Chapter 4: Guest Lecturer Rukia?

I'm sorry for the sudden summons. I know all of you are busy.

But you see, I've been asked to be a guest lecturer at the Soul Reaper Academy.

Wow! That's amazing, Captain Ukitake! Congratulations!

So here's the thing. I was hoping I could ask you three to be my assistants during the lecture.

Assistants?

Oh, it's not that difficult of a job. I just need someone to switch out the materials and take care of the small things.

Of course I would love to help! I'm not sure how much I can do, but I'll be sure to give it my best effort!

Yes, let's make it a great lecture!

Thanks. Let's work together to make it a success.

Hm? Sounds like something's going on over at the barracks.

Oh, Rukia! Good timing! Hold this for me!

A bucket? Is something the matter?

Captain Ukitake has fallen ill. He's bed ridden right now.

Wh-What?!

Hmm... You look very pale right now, sir. I think you'll need to rest up for a few days.

But we need to be at the Academy tomorrow. This isn't good.

Here's an idea. Rukia, do you think you can do the lecture for me?

M-Me?! Wouldn't it be better to have Sentaro or Kiyone do it?

I really wish I could, but...

We're going to be very busy substituting in for Captain Ukitake's usual line of work.

Would it be possible to explain the situation and postpone the lecture?

They've already worked around my schedule several times at this point. I can't delay it any further.

Rukia, I'm sure you'll be able to do it. Can I please ask you to fill in?

I... I understand.

I'll try to do my best.