Chapter 1: This Year's Eve

Oh, thanks for coming, Ichigo.

Why did you want me here so early? Isn't the party at night?

Let me get straight to the point. I want you to go get the Visored.

Huh?

Hey, Ichigo. What's with the long face?

Oh, Shinji. You came at the most opportune timing.

May I ask you two to go and gather the members of the Visored?

Why do I have to go? Since Shinji's here, he should go get them.

He's got the right idea. There's no need for me to go if Ichigo's already going.

I'll just wait here while I drink some tea.

Well, that's not quite what I had in mind, but if you insist, whoever stays can help me clean the shop and prepare for the party tonight.

Uh, I'd prefer not to, so... Shinji, you can take care of things here!

Hey, you're not getting away alone!

So the year's almost over. I guess I should say thanks for the things you've done for me this year.

You'd better be. I spent all my time doing everything for you.

That can't be true. I know you go places on your own whenever you please. You're enjoying the world of the living too.

You just don't understand. No matter what era we're in, I have to stay in the loop when it comes to trends and fashion.

See, you are having fun.

I'm not denying it, but who cares? Let's get going.