Chapter 1

Thanks for gathering, everyone. Today, I wanted to propose an idea for this year's autumn event for the Women's Soul Reaper Association.

What do you all think of a fall foliage trip to the world of the living?

What's a "fall foliage?"

It's a trip to go see the autumn leaves.

Yeah, I like that. I wouldn't mind taking a relaxing break once in a while.

It's been quite busy recently with random missions and miscellaneous administrative work, so it does sound nice.

That sounds great! I want to relax a bit too!

After reviewing what we've done in the past few years, I thought it would be best to do something that required less physical activity.

Therefore, I'd like to suggest we change things this year and go for a more slower-paced, restful, team building style of gathering.

Yay!

Hm hm hm...

Apologies for intruding on your discussion.

Ah... Fall foliage! What a wonderful sounding seasonal event.

Captain Kyoraku?!

You see, I was planning to go somewhere for my next vacation as well.

And coincidently, I hear that the Women's Soul Reaper Association is planning this marvelous event.

It'd be a great opportunity to build our relationship, don't you think? Will you take me along with...

No.

What?! Why?

I can see this turning into a drinking event.

All the troubles that you might cause... That doesn't sound the least bit restful to me.

Aww, come on! It'll be fine! I promise! Please?

I know it won't be fine and that's why I'm saying no.

I want to come with you. Please, Nanao? Nanao?

Pweaaase!

No.

Ow. You didn't have to hit me in the face...

Hmph.

I've somehow managed to safely keep Captain Kyoraku away from our event today.

You're so strict with your own captain.

Ah...!

This Spiritual Pressure... It must be a Hollow.

Why did it have to appear on our day off? How rude.

Roooaarrr!!!

You meanie! Don't bother us today!

Hehe. And that's taken care of!

Is anyone hurt?

Hmph. It's just a Hollow. It was no match for us.

That's right! We can think of it like a warm up exercise before our main event.

Mhm. You're all such very dependable ladies.

I can't lose a Hollow fight, knowing that we have a delicious lunch waiting for us.

Our main purpose is to look at the scenery.

I know, I know.

Alright, everyone. Let's head out.

Let's gooo!