Chapter 3: Swept Away by the Water

Rukia! We have a problem!

Oh, Ichigo and Kon! When did you two get here?

Not that long ago. Wait, why are you still in normal clothes?

Well, you see, I accidentally dropped my bags in the pool when I arrived so I'm drying my swimsuit right now.

Oh, I almost forgot! Rukia, we have a big problem!

Yes, I get that already. Calm down and start explaining.

It's that, uh...

What...? Is that true?

Lieutenant Ise's swimsuit was swept away in the pool?!

I panicked when I heard about it too! Lieutenant Kotetsu and Lieutenant Matsumoto are looking for it as we speak, but...

Hanataro!!!

Y-Yes?

This Lieutenant Ise you speak of... Is she a lady?!

Uh, yes, she is.

I can't just sit around then!

Hey, Kon! Where do you think you're going?!

I'm gonna go help them look for the swimsuit, of course! I can't just ignore a girl who's in need of help!

Yeah, right! That's not the reason you're going!

Oh, my dear lady in distress! Where are youuuu?! Your pretty little lion is coming to save...

You're not going anywhere! Dammit, Kon!

What? You want to find the girl's swimsuit too? I'm not letting you get in my way!

The way you say it makes it sound awkward for someone who might overhear this conversation!

Rukia and Hanataro are coming to help. Let them take care of it. We need to go back.

No way!

Don't you think it's weird?! I understand Rukia helping out, but why would Hanataro be allowed to be there and not me?!

Shut up, okay? We're going back!

My, my. I thought I heard some energetic voices coming from this way. It's good to see you here, Ichigo.

Oh... Uh, hello Miss Unohana.

Has no one ever taught you to stay calm in places where the floors can be a slippery?

I-I'm sorry about that.

It's fine as long as you understand. I don't want you getting hurt and ruining the vacation.

Right...

Ha-ha. You got in trouble.

It's your fault. Now really, let's go.

I'm not gonna! I don't want to be that gutless guy who won't help a lady in her time of need!!!

Don't make yourself sound all righteous! I know you're after the lost swimsuit in the pool!

Don't disrespect me, Ichigo!

Huh...?

The girl must be so embarrassed right now! That's why I'm going to protect her by using my body to cover her up!

I feel stupid for listening to your entire excuse! ...Wuh-oh?!

Hey, Ichigo?!

Ichigo?! Get a hold of yourself! Hey!