Chapter 4: Bringer of Cool Air

Argh! Not only was I turned down by my darling, I got caught by Rangiku. Things can't get any worse!

That's my line. You made us run around for no reason.

We're gonna make this summer fun, no matter what. Let's figure out what to do next!

Yeah!

Each and every one of you is slacking on the job.

I see you're acting as high and mighty as ever. What exactly are you doing, then?

I am on the way back from assisting my master.

Figures. You're always such a dedicated helper. I'm burning up just looking at you.

Blaming your laziness on the heat, are you? You have a severe lack of discipline.

Sode No Shirayuki, let us leave this useless group behind and return to the estate.

Whoa, whoa. What're you trying to pull here?

Sode No Shirayuki can cool us off at a moment's notice. She's the only reason we're finally able to enjoy the summertime without burning up from the heat!

Stop relying on others. I couldn't care less about your current situation. Cooling down the estate is a much more urgent matter.

You're relying on Sode No Shirayuki, too!

Keeping the estate at a pleasant temperature is one of Sode No Shirayuki's duties to her master. It's a completely different situation.

There's about to be a situation between you and me!

Please calm down, the both of you.

Sir Senbonzakura, I regret to inform you that I am currently in the middle of a task given to me by Lady Rukia. As such, I cannot return to the estate yet.

She's keeping Sogyo No Kotowari company, and we're helping her out.

But, only so you can enjoy your summer, right?

What was that...? So, what specifically does "enjoying the summer" entail?

We're still working on that one.

I see. Then I suppose I shall lend you my aid. If I go back to the estate alone, I'll just be sweltering in the heat.

I knew it! You just wanted to cool off, too!

Now, now. There's nothing wrong with that, is there?

Yay! We're all together!