Chapter 1: Reunion and Duty

Good-bye, after school tutoring! Hello, freedom! We are freeee!!!

How was it, Ichigo? It sucks that you had to stay back just because you missed the pop-quiz on a day you weren't in class.

As for Keigo, he deserved it, seeing as he scored terribly on the quiz.

Do you really have to remind me of how sadly different our grades are?! Do you do this on purpose?!

Of course I do.

But why?! Oh, whatever. More importantly, we should go do something fun!

Nah, I need to go home today. See you guys later.

Aww! You need to hang out with us more, Ichigo! You'd better come next time!

............

*Hollow* *Hollow*

All right, I get it!

Roaaaar!

There it is!

There are more?! Damn, I need to hurry!

All right, next!

There are no more Hollows in this area.

Looks like you're done here as well.

Rukia? Renji?!

Hey, it's been a while.

When did you guys get here?

Just moments ago.

So, why did we have to run into Hollows the second we arrived? Isn't it your job to keep them under control?

What are you trying to say, huh?! This should actually be a Soul Reaper's job! I'm just a substitute!

If you forgot, then you better relearn it quick! Or maybe I should ink it for you, just like your tattooed eyebrows!

I dare you to say that again!

Knock it off, idiots!

Be serious, you guys.

We've confirmed an abnormal occurrence of Hollow appearances in Karakura Town these past few days. We're here to investigate the situation.

You've been dealing with them, haven't you? Have you noticed anything strange?

I'm not sure what you mean by strange, but...

Huh? You fought all those Hollows and you don't even know what was causing it?

What's with your attitude?!

That's enough!