Chapter 2: A Girl's Melting Heart

This feels like way too much work, but they'll complain endlessly if we don't do it. I guess we'll each have to go get something.

If that's what's been decided, it'll have to get done. I'll go out and buy some too. Well, good luck, everyone.

I don't mind buying them, but where am I supposed to look for chocolates that they'd find acceptable?

What are you doing here?

Oh, hey Ichigo. Nice timing. Do you know of any shops nearby where I can buy some good chocolates?

Huh? Why do you want to know?

You see, it's a silly story but... That's the gist of it.

You guys have way too much time on your hands.

There's a shop in this neighborhood that my sister likes. If you're okay with that, I can take you there.

Oh, yeah? Thanks, you're a life saver!

This is the shop. Er...

Hi there, Orihime. Now tell me, why are you with Hachi?

Oh, I happened to run into him outside. He said he was looking to buy chocolates, so I thought I'd tag along with him!

That and, well... I wanted to come to this shop anyway.

That's it, really.

Ah-hah, I get it. You're such a sweetie, Orihime.

Ichigo, maybe you should consider buying some reverse-gifting chocolates this year too.

Don't try to drag me into your Valentine's Day shenanigans.

Why not? I'm sure you have a girl or two in mind who you might want to give some chocolates to, don't you?

Oh, you do?!

I just told you not to force me into whatever game you guys are playing!

I guess that means I'm done here. I'll let you two get your sweet chocolate gifts from this shop. Have fun picking them out!

Oh, are you sure?

Yeah, don't worry about it. Well, Hachi, I'll catch you later.

OK.

Ichigo, you're coming with me.

Hold on! What do I have to do with this?

Listen here. There's only one reason a girl of her age would go shopping for chocolates during this season.

You need to be considerate if you're looking to make a good impression with the girls.

And that's why you're coming with me to find another chocolate shop!

I get what you're trying to say about Orihime, but you should go look for your chocolates on your own!