Chapter 3: A Path of Cherry Blossoms

We're here, Momo.

The flowers are just starting to bloom in this area.

Wow... It's beautiful!

Ooh, Rangiku, Shiro! It looks like there's more over there!

Hey, don't just start running. Guh...

You're way too worried, Captain. Well, I'm glad we came.

And the weather's so nice. I wish Nanao could've joined us.

She had work. It couldn't be helped.

I do feel a little bad about how we may have forced Shuhei to tell us where this was.

You can't let that bother you. I mean, he was the one who brought up the topic of the spot first!

Rangiku! Shiro! The flowers are amazing over here!

We're coming!

Well, I guess she does have a point.

Ooh, the flowers are in full bloom here. We should find a place to sit down and take in the view.

All right, here's another round! Drink up!

Graciously accepted!

Way to ruin the serenity! What the hell are you guys doing here?!

Huhhhh?

Oh, you three were invited to the party too? It's rare of you to join us, Captain Hitsugaya.

Shuhei! You told us the other day that you didn't want to share the place until you researched it! What's this all about?!

Oh, uh... Well, you see, I didn't have enough funds to cover the expenses so, uh...

I offered to host a party with some cherry blossom viewing on the side. Now that you know, go on and find your own spot. We're expecting more people.

If that's the case, we'll just go somewhere else.

Oh no, we're not! We don't need to move, Momo!

Huh?

I get that you're having a party. Sure, that's fine.

But you need to keep it down a little. There are people here who just want to enjoy the view.

Oh, yeah? What gives you the right to complain to us? We were here first, so that means we get to set the mood for this place.

I'm just saying that these cherry blossoms don't just belong to you!

What's your problem? You wanna fight?!

If you want the view of these cherry blossoms, just join us here. You're making this too complicated.

That's not the point!

Stop it, Rangiku. That's enough.

It's not wise for us to be with a rowdy party. It'd do more harm than good to someone who's just recovered from fatigue.

We'll find another place, that's all. Let's go.

Shiro...

Oh, fine.

I'm sorry, Rangiku.

There's no need for you to apologize.

Those guys just don't understand how to enjoy the beauty of nature. And I can't believe Shuhei. He was so hesitant on telling us, but he spilled it so easily for a party.

I'm sure he has his own reasons. Being the editor of the Seireitei Bulletin isn't an easy job.

I get that, yeah, but it just doesn't feel fair!

Er, huh? Momo?

?!

Uh-oh... We lost her!

It's because you kept rambling on about things that don't even matter! We have to find her!