Chapter 2: Finding a Helper

Hm?

Hi, there. It's me again. You picked up my ball, remember? Thanks a lot.

No big deal, really.

So, I was wondering. What school do you go to? Hey, do you play soccer by any chance?

Huh? What are you talking about? I don't go to any school.

Well, we've got a big game coming up. Do you want to play with us?

Hold on a minute! Why are you talking to that strange guy, Karin?! Take a look at him. He bleaches his hair! You can't put a kid like that on our team. And besides, he looks way too little!

Who you calling little?!

He didn't mean anything.

I'm going home. Bye.

Huh? Just hold on a minute!

Hey! Wait up!

Watch this! Hah!

Huh?

That was totally amazing! What's your name?!

I'm Toshiro Hitsugaya.

Toshiro, huh? We really want you to join our upcoming game with us. Come on!

Look, I'm not what you think.

*Beep Beep*

(That same sensation... It's back.)

(It's just a regular Hollow. But I'm the only one nearby!)

Hey, Toshiro, wait! Where are you going?!

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

(I knew he'd be here.)

You again, huh?

Yeah. Hey, why didn't you come to soccer practice?

Look, I never said that I was going to help you. Besides, I really don't have the time.

C'mon, you're in grade school. What are you so busy doing that you don't have the time?

*Beep Beep*

Ah!

No, wait. Don't go over there!

Huh?

It's uh... How should I put this? I'm sensing something bad in that direction.

(Could it be that she...?)

*Beep Beep*

(Someone defeated the Hollow.)

What is it, Toshiro? Is something wrong?

No. No, it's nothing at all.

But...

...you are gonna be there tomorrow, right?

Who knows?