Chapter 2: For the One Leaving

Uh, hey... Is this really the price of that thing?

There's an extra zero... No, two extra zeros on that price tag!

This is all for Goro! Renji, Izuru, how much do you have?!

Even with all of our money put together, we only have this much?!

Hm, looks like this high-quality dog food is pretty far outside of our budget.

How could this be? Not only were we unable to come up with a way to help Goro and the captain, but we can't even buy a decent parting gift.

D-Don't be so sad, Tetsuzaemon! There has to be something else we can do.

If the three of us don't have enough, we could try asking for donations from other Soul Reapers.

A lot of Soul Reapers know about Goro. If they find out he's going to be given up for adoption, I'm sure they'd be willing to help.

That's true. I'll try searching for people who might be willing to cooperate.

You need donations for Goro's send-off?

What?! Goro's being given away?!

Tetsuzaemon says he saw Captain Komamura posting flyers to find foster parents for him earlier today.

Please, I beg you two! We're only asking for a small amount, for the Captain and Goro!

Of course I'll help! Seeing Goro always puts a smile on my face.

Hmm. As much as I want to help out, my wallet's a bit thin this month.

It's all right. We can't ask for much. I don't want to force you.

Rangiku!

You can always buy more make-up later, but you might not be able to see Goro ever again!

Are you really sure you won't regret it if you miss this chance?

Well, uh...

I know! You can sell some of the shoes and clothes you got from the world of the living! That should be enough to buy Goro's food!

What?! But that's...!

Rangiku!

Oh, fine.

Go on, take this! It should be of some help.

And this is from me. Please use it to buy Goro's parting gift.

Thank you, both of you.

I hope he finds someone nice.

Get him really good food, okay?

Yeah, I promise.