Chapter 3: Falling Flower Petals

Heyyyy... Are we there yet? I'm starting to get tired and I'm hungry too.

We're almost there! Oh, and let me tell you! Byakky's house has really delicious snacks and treats!

Really?! I'm excited!

Geez, Snake. Look at yourself. You're drooling all over the place.

I see everyone's together today. Are you headed somewhere?

We're on our way to the Kuchi-...

Hey! Great seeing you here! Were you out doing something?

We were planning to sit outside and look at the flowers in the garden today, so I was making the preparations for it.

Would you like to join us too? I'm sure Lady Rukia would love the company.

Flower viewing at this time of the year?

What flowers are in bloom right now?

Who cares about the details! We were gonna go there anyway.

Now we have a real excuse to go in through the front entrance.

Wait, what do you mean an excuse?

Renji, what are you doing? We're gonna get left behind!

Wowwww! Cherry blossoms are all over the place!

It's really pretty, but why are they in full bloom at this time of the year?

It's a bit strange even if they're the type to bloom later in the season.

Did you set this all up just for this cherry blossom viewing?

Yes, we had help from Sir Senbonzakura.

Ow!

Renji, you're bleeding!

Why did I get cut out of nowhere?

Hold on a minute. Don't tell me these flower petals are all Senbonzakura's blades!

That is correct. Do you have a problem with it?

Of course I do! Stop this right now!

Oww!!! Oh no, my beautiful skin and my silky fur!

This is dangerous! Are you all right, Momo?!

Yes, I'm fine, but...

Can you please stop the flower petals for a moment?

Hahahaha! This is so fun!!!

I see there's one having good fun with them.

The Chairwoman is a different story!

What are you doing in my manor?

Captain Kuchiki!

Ooh, it's Byakky! He found us!

What?

I'll be going now!

Excuse us, if you'll please. Let's go, Momo.

Huh? Oh, I-I'm so sorry!

I remembered I have something to do, so I'll be taking my leave as well.

Wait, what?! So you were all planning to come here without his permission?!

Can someone explain to me what's going on?

Hey, so where are the snacks? Aren't we having a tea party?

Shut up, stupid!

Snacks and a tea party?

What is the meaning of this, Renji?

No, I... I really don't know anything!