Chapter 2

Valentines was a big racket, and at this rate it looks like White Day's gonna be just the same.

Oh, hey, Toshiro.

What's up? Are you on break?

Ichigo Kurosaki? What are you doing in the Seireitei?

And that's Captain Hitsugaya to you.

I know it's a little early, but I thought I'd come give my return gifts for White Day.

I got a few Valentine's Day chocolates from some of the people here.

Talk about diligent. You came all the way to the Seireitei just for that?

I think it's just manners, really. If they went out of the way to get me chocolate, then it's only normal I get something in return.

Hey! It's Ichy!

Wow! You have a bunch of snackies!

Looks like you have a lot of stuff too.

Yep! The people I gave things to on Valentine's gave me presents back in return!

Oh yeah? That's great.

Speaking of which, you gave me something on Valentine's Day too.

For that, you'll be getting-...

Yay! Thank you!

Wait, don't take all of them! Just one!

Wheee!

Heeyyy!

Is that Captain Hitsugaya and Ichigo? What an interesting pair.

I hear you came all the way to visit just to give out your White Day gifts.

Thank you. Everyone was really happy.

Oh, no. It's nothing really.

But here's the problem. I hadn't finished giving them out to everyone when Yachiru took all the gifts.

Oh, is that right?

Well, there's a sweets shop right up the street. It's quite popular with the ladies and it's highly recommended for gifts and the like.

I was actually just there to get gifts for Kiyone and the others.

Recommended for gifts...

Oh, that's perfect. I'll go check it out!

Woah... I guess he wasn't lying when he said it was popular. That's a long line.

There's a sign for White Day gifts, so I'm sure we could get something if we just stand in line.

This is an announcement for customers who are waiting in line to purchase limited time White Day gifts.

We are very sorry, but we've run low on stock. We currently only have one item left.

What?!

Are you serious?

Dammit! I waited so long! What do you mean I can't get it? That's no fair!

You know what this means? It's a battle royale to get the last one!

At least there's a chance we might be able to get it now.

Let's do it, Toshiro!

Yeah! Give that to me!

No wayyy! It's mine!

I'm not interested in the battle, but I wouldn't know what else to get if I can't get this gift.

*Sigh* I guess I'll do it.

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Damn, close but not quite.

What was going on? Everyone seemed several times more serious than usual training.

Maybe they got chocolates from someone they liked.

They might've been planning to give them a gift back and ask them out at the same time. That'll usually get guys pretty serious.

Can't they channel that energy into training?

Cut them some slack, will ya.

Anyway, I guess I'll just go find something else to buy.

What are you gonna do, Toshiro?

I'm tired. I'm going home.

White Day is just a pain.

Oh yeah? Well, I guess it's up to each person whether they want to give gifts back.

Well, I'm gonna go find something.

I'll see you around.

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