Chapter 1: Lady Rurichiyo Returns

Long time no see, Ichigo!

As always, everyone is so carefree here. No one even scolds you for playing kemari!

So, what's up? I mean, why'd you bother coming back here? Where are Kenryu and Enryu? Aren't they around somewhere?

I have no idea! I came here all by myself!

Hold on. But aren't you the head of the Kasumiohji Clan now? Isn't that a little dangerous?

I am well aware of the dangers. Listen! I have a good reason why...

Hold that thought. I got a class to get to.

Wait, no! Come back at once! Listen to what I have to say!

Ichigo, you jerk!

Rurichiyo is here in the world of the living?

Oh, man... Even though she's head of her clan now, she still loves causing trouble, doesn't she?

That's true, but remember... Even though she's head of her clan, she's still just a child. We have no idea how heavy a burden that must be.

And where's Rurichiyo now?

Beats me.

You idiot! Even though her clan isn't fighting anymore, she's still a princess! What if something happens to her here?!

That really hurt!

Let's split up and find her before anything bad happens!

My, my, my, my! I was wondering when you'd swing on by to pick her up, Ichigo!

............

I assumed you'd come here right away, so I didn't bother contacting you. What took you guys so long?

Well, I uh... Anyway, let's go, Rurichiyo!

No! I will be staying here!

Really? Listen, if you won't cooperate, I'm gonna...

Huh? You're in a bad mood because you're hungry.

N-No! That was not me!

Sorry... You heard all that?

Obviously, I'm hungry. You want to go eat something?

Uhh... Oh, excuse me. That one was me.