Chapter 3: Rangiku's Sly Idea

Hmm... Maybe the Captain found out I've been slacking off on my work.

Well, it's not like it's anything unusual. I'll just buy him some sweet beans, and I'm sure he'll forgive me.

But I really don't want to work right now.

Huh? Hey, Rangiku.

What are you doing here?

Hey, you guys showed up at a good time.

(Now that I think about it, no one said the special budget was going to be distributed to each group separately.)

(In which case...)

Hey, guys? I'll treat you to some drinks later on, so can you come help me with something real quick?

You're treating someone? That's rare.

Don't worry about it. You guys are always taking care of me. I owe you.

I knew you were up to something when you offered us those drinks. So this is what you want us to do?

Captain Hitsugaya's gonna be upset at you again for not doing your own job.

I mean, it's just a little bit. I'll keep my promise about those drinks after we're done.

I'm always happy to lend you a hand, Rangiku!

Aww, you're so sweet, Shuhei.

Then, can you take care of these too?

O-Of course!

Explain to me what's going on here, Rangiku.

Oh, calm down. You don't have to get that mad.

Shut up.

Not only do you not do your own job, but you're making other people do it for you? What the hell were you thinking?

Yeah, I get what you're saying, but I bought you these sweet beans as a gift. You'll let this one slide, right?

Don't try to bribe your captain with sweets!

Well, if you don't want them, I guess I'll give them to Yachiru.

That is not what I meant.

(Oh, he ate them.)

(I guess the bribe works.)

Sorry to cause you two the trouble.

I'll make her take care of the rest. You're free to go now.

Yes, sir. We'll excuse ourselves, then.

I'm keeping my eye on you, Rangiku. You're not going anywhere until you're done.

Blehhh...