Chapter 3: Thoughts and Requests

Izuru! Is Captain Ohtoribashi in?!

He took a few men and went somewhere.

I see. Do you know when he might be back?

I don't think it's work related since he mentioned something about inspirations and whatnot, so I have no clue.

If you're in a rush, I'm pretty sure I can get a hold of him. Did something happen?

No, it's not that important. I don't want to interrupt him. It's my fault for coming without prior notice.

I want to come by for an interview with Captain Ohtoribashi sometime in the near future. Can you relay the message?

Sure thing.

(Yeah, I can split the new captains' feature for the next issue too.)

Since I'll be saving Squad 3 for next time, I'll have to figure out how to divide the eight pages this time.

Hey there. You seem a bit troubled. Is something wrong?

I was just thinking about a topic to write about in the Seireitei Bulletin.

Do you still need a topic? Then I have a perfect one. Would you like to hear it?

What is it?

You see, I tend to bonsai plants as part of my hobby. I'm not too sure about what's actually considered good or bad, since I'm not a professional.

But just a few moments ago, I think I achieved the best trimming job I've ever done!

Maybe you can put it in the open spot? They say greenery calms the soul, so I wouldn't say it's a bad idea, don't you think?

Well, uh, Captain Ukitake...

You see, we actually have a lot of pages we need to fill, so it's gotta be a bigger feature.

As for your bonsai, I think we'll consider it during a better season, eventually...

Oh, all right. If the season doesn't feel right, then I guess it can't be helped.

When the time comes, it'd be great if you could do a bonsai feature.

Of course. I'll be sure to come to you when we do.