A Fun and Relaxing Vacation?

So, this is the beach we're staying at. It seems nice and quiet, don't you think?

Why did I have to get dragged along?

Is that complaining I hear, Ichigo?

The captains were kind enough to invite you. You should be thankful. You should even bow down to them while you're at it.

Besides, I think this would be a great opportunity for you to show everyone how much you appreciate them.

I thought we came here so that I can relax.

There're actually several events that will be taking place during this vacation.

Brother and I plan to participate in the Seaside Fine Arts Festival.

What's that?

Ichigo, you're going to be in the watermelon splitting contest.

Why do I have to split watermelons?

I'm glad you asked.

You see, there's a massive number of special Hollows that appear on this beach.

Huh?!

Watermelons are placed in certain areas, and contestants will compete for the number of watermelons split while defeating Hollows.

And that's the gist of this contest.

It should just be called the Hollow Mission Contest, because that's what it is.

You'll need to make sure all the Hollows are defeated so that the guests arriving today can rest at ease.

So, that's the real reason you brought me!

Well, I need to go see how Brother is doing. You do your job, okay?

Hey, wait! Rukia, dammit!

Ugh, damn Rukia.

Those Hollows distracted me, and now I don't know where she went.

And why are there so many watermelons? What's the point of splitting all these?

Hm? I see some people over there.

Oh, right. She mentioned that the others were here too.

I guess I'll go check it out.