Chapter 4: A Welcoming Place

Anyway, I'm done with Hiyori's errand, so...

Is that Ichigo?!

Hey, perfect. I was just about to go see you.

Oh, you were? Well, we're planning to have a drinking party tonight. Wanna join us?

Uh, no. I'm still underage.

Don't worry about the minor details. Just come check it out, okay?

Captain! Ichigo's here to see us!

Ichigo?

Hey, Toshiro. Thanks for everything you did for me. You too, Rangiku.

Oh, please! No need to be so formal with us!

All we did was follow the Head Captain's orders.

Even if that were the case, you saved me. And for that I'm really grateful. Thanks.

Aww, you're making me feel mushy! Well, you're here now, so I say it calls for some drinking! Come on!

More importantly, Rangiku, have you made any progress on the work I gave you?

Huh? I don't remember you asking me to do anything.

Quit thinking about drinking all the time! At least do the job you're assigned!

I'm just kidding! Of course I remember! You need to learn how to take a joke, Captain.

What was that?

Oh, nooothing.

Well, there's somewhere I still need to go. I'll see you all next time.

Huh? Wait, Ichigo! You're going home?! What about the party?!

Rangikuuu!!!