Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot: Chapter 3

So, where did you want to go next?

Hmm...

What about Urahara's Shop?

Kisuke's place? I suppose we could stop by if you want to.

I thought he's one of the closer people in your circle of friends. Why didn't you have him in mind?

Hey, Kisuke, Happy Ne-

Happy New Year! Let's all make this year a great one!

And perfect timing, Ichigo! We were just about to sit around the kotatsu and eat some tangerines.

Couldn't you at least let me finish saying Happy New Year?

And what's the big deal about perfect timing for eating tangerines around a kotatsu?

Hey, Kisuke. I brought some mochi. I was hoping you could take some off my hands.

Well, that's quite kind of you, Chad! I would love to have some.

Shall we all have some mochi instead of tangerines, then?

Can I get mine with sweet red bean paste? Oh, and I'd like some tea, too.

You haven't even said your greetings yet, and you've already made yourself at home.

Here, have some tea.

What? Don't look at me with those pity eyes!

Well, uh... You know...

So you've become a full-time servant this year?

Shut up!

Renji, you didn't steep the tea long enough.

Renji, the tea's lukewarm.

Hey, you guys got a problem?! Come outside and fight me!

Renji, can I get more tea?

Renji, can I get some coffee instead?

You little...gh! You guys better remember this.

Hello?

Oh, you're all here! Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, Orihime.

You should have some mochi, too.

There's mochi here? Yay!

New Year's just doesn't sound right without mochi.

And mochi doesn't sound right without red bean paste.

I get it already.

I wanted to give some to Uryu, but I don't know if he's home.

I haven't seen him around. Anyone know where he is?

I saw him walking with his dad earlier. They were really far from each other, though.

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Maybe that's what fun family gatherings are like in the Ishida family.

How is that even fun?

I guess everyone spends New Year's with their families.

Well, not everyone, but it's one of the rare chances that the entire family gets to relax together.

Hehe, yeah. Then, there are people like me, so it could be different.

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(That's right, Orihime doesn't have...)

Kisuke.

Yes, ma'am. How may I help?

Can you do something for me?