Chapter 3: Growing Emotions

It was very nice of them to chip in.

It was, but this still isn't enough to buy the highest quality of food.

Maybe we can ask around just a little more.

Let's see. Who else can we ask?

What are you doing here, Renji?

Hello there.

Perfect timing! There's something important we have to tell you.

What's this about?

You see...

I see. So it's about Goro.

Do you think that maybe you two can help us?

Of course!

Huh?! W-Wow, this is a lot!

But...are you sure?

Yes. I want you to get Goro the best gift you can.

I'd like to contribute too. It's far less compared to Rukia, but...

No, this helps a lot!

Thanks so much, you two! I'll never forget your kindness!

Well, it looks like we have enough funds now.

Hey, do you think we should ask everyone else, just in case?

You never know. At this rate, people might come up to us later saying they wanted to be a part of it too.

That's true. If we keep doing this, we could get enough to buy him other flavors.

We'll at least notify the other squads in case they might be interested.

So that's what's going on.

Huh? Why do I have to give you guys my money for some mutt that Squad 7's taking care of?

I'll pass on that. We're too occupied taking care of a certain cat here.

What did you say?

Uh, Tetsuzaemon?

Goro is not just some mutt!

Goro is special! He's precious to us!

Don't you know?! Our captain and Goro are partners! It matters!

While the Captain is away from the barracks on a mission, Goro waits to eat his meal until his return, no matter how late that is!

And the Captain... No matter how busy he is, he'll always make time to walk Goro, and makes sure they spend a lot of time together.

And now they're going to be separated! You're saying you want to do nothing about it?!

W-Well, I mean, I guess I feel a little sorry for them, but...

Ugh, fine. I get it.

Will this be enough?

You'll chip in?

Just make sure not to tell Captain Soi Fon.