Chapter 1: The Visored Show

Ahh, such beautiful weather!

I shouldn't waste such a wonderful day being unproductive.

Time to go see if there's anything interesting going on.

What are you doing, Shinji?

Hey, Ichigo! Tell me a funny story!

What do you think I am, a comic?

You're always wandering around looking so bored. What do you usually do anyway?

Well, a lot of things really. I dedicate most of my time into mastering the ways of being the funniest man out there.

In other words, you do nothing.

What are you doing in your Soul Reaper outfit? Fighting Hollows again?

No, I was visiting the Soul Society.

They told me it was urgent, so I went. Turns out they're making movies for a film festival.

I just got dragged into their filming process.

Movies? That sounds pretty grand. Why are they doing that?

I don't know the details, but I heard it was to secure a budget for the 13 Court Guard Squads.

I wasn't expecting such a somber reason.

Each squad is going for a different genre: a documentary, special effects, action...

Anyway, I'm really tired from helping them all day, so I can't hang out with you right now.

I'm going home to rest.

Bye, Shinji.

You don't want to keep me company? I see how it is. Whatever.

So they're making films, huh?

Hmm. That gives me an idea.

Yoohoo! Your loveable Mister Shinji's back!!!

Shut up, baldy! Can't you come home a little more quietly?

Why do you have to kick me every single time? You're so mean.

I just wanted to share a fun idea with everyone.

I bet it's more trouble than fun.

There's no harm in listening. At least give him a chance.

You never know. There's always that slight chance that it might be interesting.

We're gonna make a movie! A wonderful, fantastic, better-than-Hollywood film!

Huh? How do we make a movie?

We do everything ourselves, from acting to filming to editing. Doesn't it sound fun?

You want us to act in front of the camera?

Exactly.

I'll pass. That's way too much effort.

Aww!!! Why not?

Come on, let's make a movie together! Please, Kensei?

Ugh, you're so annoying!

You don't get it, do you? You won't even try to understand!

Making our own movie means that it can be about anything!

You can make your very own character, and let them go on an adventure of your choice!

Well, I suppose that's true.

Not a bad idea, at least to kill the boredom.

And if we're gonna do it ourselves, we can even pick our own roles!

That sounds fun!

Doesn't it?

Hmph.

I guess I could help, if you really insist.

If you don't want to be an actor, you can help with the camera or the lighting.

So, how about it, Kensei?

Come on! Let's do it, Kensei!

Ken-sei!

Shut up!

Ugh, fine. I'll help out, as long as I don't have to be on camera.

Alright! It's decided!