Chapter 6: After the Party

Look at the time. I should start heading over soon.

Captain Ichimaru, pardon me for having to interrupt you when you're about to leave, but may I get your signature on this form?

Sure thing. You can use the approval stamp. I'll leave that part to you.

Wait, you're not going to the party, Izuru?

I prefer to stay away from those if I can.

Renji and the others were eager to party hard, so please be careful not to get hurt if Squad 11 gets carried away. Have fun!

Baldy wins!

Dammit. I won't lose the next round!

You can try all you want, but it's gonna be the same. Go on, get me my drink!

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Hey, Captain Ichimaru. Glad you made it.

Perhaps I arrived a little late?

No, not really. It's just that they were already drunk by the time they showed up, so it looks like some of us have a head start.

Now, they're playing a game of arm wrestling where the loser has to go get the next batch of drinks.

Ah, I'm glad everyone's having fun.

Gin! Over here!

Hey, Gin. Are you joining us?

I'll be honest. I don't think a game of brute force against Squad 11 is the smartest thing I could do.

Then, how about this?

We'll play rock-paper-scissors. The loser has to drink this instant sobering tonic made by the Department of Research & Development and go buy us their favorite snack.

Maybe you should drink it yourself first. You're swaying all over the place.

No way! They gave me this because they wanted someone to test it out. I think this is the perfect opportunity!

Just looking at the bottle is starting to make me sober up. Are you sure it's safe? I mean, we know who made it.

If something happens, we'll just beat up that bastard Kurotsuchi.

Let's just hope that it's not too late for the person who has to drink it.

Enough with the chatter. Are we gonna play this game or not?

I'll pass on this one. Gotta let you young ones have some fun, right?

Okay, come on. Let's do it! Ready?

Giiin...

Good morning, Rangiku. The sun's barely up. What are you doing so early?

I came to get some dried persimmons. Ugh, my head hurts.

I thought you might say that. I already have them ready for you.

Here's your portion.

These always work wonders after a night of drinking.

I wasn't worried, because I knew you would have these for me.

Speaking of last night, wasn't it great?

Yeah, I didn't quite expect him to lose, of all people.

That sure made my night. It was so much fun.

I know you were having fun, but you shouldn't drink too much, okay?

I know, I know.

Thanks, Gin.