Chapter 2: Waves of Anxiety

How could this be? It's sold out before the actual release and I can't even pre-order it anymore?

I guess more people were inclined to buy it because it's a limited edition for White Day.

Lady Rukia, may I ask what this White Day is about?

Do you remember Valentine's Day about a month ago? The day when we gave Byakuya and Renji the sweets.

Well, White Day is the day where guys get us a gift in return.

I understand now.

*Sigh* Chappy... My dear Chappy...

I'm sorry, Lady Rukia.

Well, there's no point in being depressed. Let's go home, Sode No Shirayuki.

Hey, is that you, Rukia?

Hey, Renji.

What's with the gloomy look on your face?

Lady Rukia is sad because she was unable to pre-order the Chappy Soul Pager.

Oh, that's it?

What do you mean "that's it?" Do you not understand how depressed this makes me?!

You seemed as if the world was coming to an end. How was I supposed to know that it was over Chappy?

I almost thought something terrible was going on. You gave me a little scare there.

Oh, well, uh... I'm sorry.

I've been looking for you. What are you doing? You don't have time for this.

What's wrong with having a little chat on the side? I'll go back to the barracks soon.

Speaking of which, Lieutenant Kusajishi came over to visit Byakuya a while ago. Is he not at the barracks?

Oh, uh... Right, the Captain, well...

What is it? Did something happen to my brother?

It's nothing. This is our problem.

A problem? Is it such a rush that you don't even have time to chat? This doesn't sound good. Is it an emergency?

I cannot speak to you about it. Do not ask any more questions.

You don't have to shut us out completely.

Lady Rukia is just worried that something may have happened to her dear brother.

There's no need for worry. Go home.

But Senbonzakura!

You are starting to get on my nerves. Cease this immediately.

I won't back down until you tell me what is going on.

Calm down, Sode No Shirayuki.

That's right. Obey your master.

Do not meddle in our affairs. Just go straight home. And do not come to the barracks either.

Well, that's quite specific.

Did something happen at the Squad 6 barracks?

No, really. It's nothing for you to worry about. I'll catch you later!

Hey, Renji!

I truly hope it's nothing bad.

Oh, Lady Rukia...