Chapter 1: The Twilight Invader

Looks like I'm a little too late.

Hey!

You're...umm... Who are you again?!

This here is Toshiro. He's helping to keep the peace around these parts.

I remember now! You're Rangiku's little brother!

Who the heck is that? I don't have an older sister. More importantly, who are you?

Me? I'm Kon! I'm friends with this one here!

You're my friend?

Don't be like that! We've been through so much together!

You're here too, Riruka?

Can't I be? I should be able to participate in the race fair and square.

I didn't say you couldn't. I was just surprised to see you after so long.

So what's the meaning of all this?

I will explain everything in good order, but let's go somewhere else.

Damn! Damn it all! I'll never forgive them.

How unsightly.

*Gasp*

What are you doing here?

I've been ordered to assess the situation and capture the cores in place of the trash who can't even carry out their patrols.

Your service is no longer needed. Now go ahead and die from the shame of your mistakes, or retreat as if nothing happened. Whatever you want.

You have no right to order me around like that!

What are you misunderstanding here? I'm not giving you any orders.

I'm just telling you to leave. You're an eyesore.

Why you...!

If you're going to leave, then hurry up and get moving.

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

I see. It seems that the report about the ongoing festivities was the only thing accurate.

Ridiculous.

I can't fathom it at all. Everything will disappear in the end, anyway.