Chapter 1: At the Seireitei Bulletin Offices

Hey, Shuhei. Captain Kyoraku said he was planning on having a party sometime soon.

You'll come, right?

If I'm done editing the Bulletin by then, sure. It's peak time right now.

Oh, I see. What about you, Isane?

I plan to stop by if I'm not away on a mission that day.

But Rangiku, you drank way too much last time. It's not good for your health.

Oh, I'll be fine.

I have a special trick to handle hangovers.

What's that?

It wouldn't be so special if I told you, now would it? I'm keeping this one a secret.

Sounds like you're having fun. What are you all talking about?

Captain Kyoraku is planning a party, it seems. So we were just talking about that.

Oh, I see.

Anyway, here's the article for the Seireitei Bulletin.

Thank you, sir. I'll make sure Captain Tosen receives it.

Great. Well, I'll be going then.

Understood, sir. Thank you very much!

Phew.

What are you doing, Captain? That looks heavy.

Do you need help carrying it?

It's fine. This isn't work-related. I just went to grab some dried persimmons.

Oh, is that right?

But that sure is a big batch. Are you giving them out to people again?

Something like that, yes.

I know many of the female squad members love the dried persimmons you make.

Do you not like them, Izuru? I've never seen you eat any.

I've tried them before, but I just can't seem to get used to the taste. I'm very sorry.

Oh, I'm not upset or anything.

People have their likes and dislikes when it comes to food. That's completely natural.

You're right. Well, I should get back to work.

I'll be back as soon as I put these away.

Understood, sir.