Chapter 1: A Day of Rest?

*Yawn*... It's almost noon already? I slept a lot.

It feels like it's been a really long time since I had a day off.

Ichigo.

Whaaaa?!

Oh, hey, Yoruichi. Can you stop sneaking into my room like that?

This shouldn't have surprised you at all, actually. Your senses must be dull.

Give me a break. I just woke up.

You know, you could use some training. I just so happen to have some time.

Come with me, Ichigo.

Uh, no. I'm not going anywhere.

How come?

I'm about to enjoy my day of rest. I haven't had one in way too long.

A Substitute Soul Reaper doesn't get any vacation.

You should know that by now. Hurry up and follow me.

Ow, ow, ow! Stop using your claws! That hurts!

Ah, we've been waiting for you, Ichigo.

I know where this is going. You want me to test out the features of some new equipment you made, right?

Good, I'm glad you caught on.

This isn't the first time, or the second! I also know that it's pointless to say I don't want to.

Sounds like you've learned your lessons.

I just want to get this over with already.

All right, then. You two can start going at it whenever you'd like.

Just as I thought. It took up the entire day.

I'm so tired and sleepy.

I have a feeling I'm gonna have a weird dream again if I fall asleep right now, but...maybe...if it's just...a short nap...

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