Chapter 2

Whew... We've come quite a ways!

Yeah. Let's rest a bit.

Agreed!

The air really does change when you're surrounded by nature.

Going out shopping is fun too, but doing a trip like this once in a while is a good change.

Yeah! It's like a mini-vacation. It's super fun!

I heard that now's the best time to see the leaves turn red in these forests. We can see them up ahead.

Oh, good timing then! I can't wait to see!

............

Huh? That voice...

I heard that we're getting an autumn special dessert after the meal today.

Dessert?! Yay!

Rangiku and...Yachiru?

Hm? Is something wrong, Orihime?

Hey Tatsuki, I'm gonna go use the restroom real quick.

Oh, okay. Let's start walking again when you get back.

Okay. I'll be right back!

Don't go off too far!

Okay!

Rangiku! Yachiru!

Hey! It's Jiggles!

What are you doing here in the middle of the woods?

I just happened to be here to see the autumn leaves. And then I heard Yachiru's voice, so I came to say hi.

Well, what a coincidence.

We're here for the fall foliage too.

Why don't you join us?

Oh, sorry. I'm actually here with a friend today.

Ooh, is it Ichy?

Hweh?! No! No, it's not!

Come on, Nanao. You need to figure these things out better.

Orihime invited Ichigo on a date, and today they want to be alone. Isn't that right?

Oh?! Uh... Well in that case...

I apologize for not thinking before I asked.

No, no! It's not Ichigo! She's my best friend from middle school. And she's a girl!

Aww. I thought you finally mustered up your courage and made the move.

How boring!

R-Rangiku...

Oh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't keep her waiting. She might get worried.

Have fun, everyone! Enjoy the autumn leaves here in the world of the living!

Thank you, Orihime.

Please enjoy your day with your friend as well.

Will do! See you later!

Bye, bye!

Mhm. It was great to see her again. Unexpected, but wonderful.

Yes, it truly was.

Come on! We should get going too!