Chapter 1: Shuhei Returns

Thanks for always sticking around with me to practice guitar.

No problem. You got a lot better.

Yeah, I think I'm starting to get the hang of it. But man...

*Sigh*

What's wrong?

I just can't give up on the dream of having a band.

Oh, from last time?

I really wanted to play in a band.

*Beep* *Beep*

A Hollow?! Geez, I don't even get the time to sulk in peace?

I'll help.

Thanks! I appreciate it.

That's...

Hey, Chad and... Shuhei, you're here in the world of the living again?

What do you mean, "again?" Do you have a problem with that?

But now's not the time to be arguing. With this many people who can fight, we'll be able to take care of this in no time.

Yeah, let's get this over with.

Alright, looks like we're done.

Seeing that the two of you came together, were you guys practicing guitar again?

Yeah. And on our way home, his Soul Pager went off.

Guitar... Band...

I can't stand this anymore! I want to have a band!

Huh?

Ichigo Kurosaki! Are you sure you don't want to become our band member?!

It's like I explained before. If I start playing in a band, I won't have any time for myself.

And if I remember, it didn't work out because you couldn't find anyone who could play any instruments other than the guitar.

Guh... But I can't give up!

Well, you don't have to stick to the typical band setup.

Say, for example, a guitar duo. You can do that with just you and Chad.

Wait, there's such a thing?

Uh, yeah...

That's it! Thanks for the idea!

Alright, so there's our plan. Now, what can we do first?

The usual thing to start with would be live performances on the street.

We could do that. Why don't we try it out in the Seireitei?

A street performance? Yeah! Let's do it!

Chad, Ichigo, I'm counting on you!

Wait! Me too?!