Chapter 3: A Long Autumn Night

The Seireitei library had far more books than I thought. I didn't mean to stay so long.

But luckily, I was able to find a good book. This wasn't quite what I had originally planned to read, but...

...how was I supposed to resist the urge when there's such a cute bunny illustration on it!

I have to find somewhere I can read this book in peace and quiet.

Hnn-ahhhh? Heyyyy, ish Rukiaaaa.

R-Rangiku?! What happened to you?

Shtupid Shuhei had to go home early! It'sh shtupid...

Ah... You reek of sake!

S-Sorry about that, Rukia. She had a little too much to drink tonight.

Bring me more saaaakeeee!!!

Rangiku, I think you've had enough.

Oh, don't give me that! Rukiaaaa, come hang out with meeee!!!

Well, that was rough. I ended up drinking way more than just a cup.

Welcome back, Rukia.

Captain Ukitake! You're still here at the barracks?

I had a few things to do. Were you out drinking?

Actually, I went to the library to borrow some books because I wanted to read, but I got caught by Rangiku on the way home.

Haha, I see. Oh, I was just brewing some tea. Would you like to join me?

Oh, I would love to!

Autumn is a comfortable season. It's perfect for doing anything.

I understand how it made you want to read, and why Rangiku felt like drinking so much tonight.

This reminds me, there's a phrase about autumn being the season for feasting too.

Oh, is that right? To tell you the truth, I have this little box of sweets I had saved.

Let's enjoy it together. I don't have that many, so you'll have to keep this a secret from everyone else, okay?

Of course. Thank you very much.

(I couldn't do what I wanted to today, but this was a nice way to spend the day too.)