Chapter 1: Here Comes Valentine's Day

Hmm, what kind of chocolate should I give out this year? I guess it depends on how many I'll be giving out.

Ooh, ooh! I'm gonna give some to Kenny, Baldy, and Yumichi! And, uh...

I will give some to Master Mayuri and you, Chairwoman, to show my appreciation.

Yaaay!

I see you're all together. What were you discussing, if I may ask?

Since it's Valentine's Day today, we're thinking about making chocolates for people we wish to show our gratitude to.

Oh! Is it already that time of year?

It sure is! Don't let time pass you by too quickly now.

And remember, if you give them chocolates on Valentine's Day, they have to repay you with a gift that's triple its worth on White Day. It'd be a waste not to make use of it!

So, wanna join us, Rukia?

I'm not that interested in the return gift, actually. And I think it's a little too late to start making anything now.

Don't worry. It's not that difficult. I'm sure you have experience cooking for someone before, don't you?

I've done it, yes, but... It reminds me of this one time...

Sir Kaien! I-I would like for you to have this.

Huh? What's this?

I heard that you like ohagi red bean cakes, so I tried making some for you. Um, does it look strange?

Hahaha! So that's what this is, ohagi!

No, it's not strange. Now that you mention it, yeah, that's ohagi all right! Pff...!

Y-You don't have to laugh that hard!

Kh-pff! No, no! I'm sorry. But it's... Haha!

It became somewhat of a trauma, so I think it's better I sit this one out.

It'll be fine if we all make it together!

Are you sure?

Yeah! Well, it also depends on how you want to prepare the chocolate. Why don't you take a look at what everyone else makes and think of something then?

Woohoo! I'm so excited for chocolates!

Of course, Yachiru's completely in the mindset of eating the chocolates.