Chapter 4

*Sigh*

What's got you breathing heavy sighs?

Wah?! Rukia? Don't just sneak up and start talking to me!

What are you talking about? You're the one who didn't even realize I was calling you.

Huh? Really?

Yeah. So, what's going on?

Well, you see...

Now I see. It's tough running errands for Shuhei on top of your regular classes.

He's giving me really great feedback, but...

Yesterday, I helped track down a notebook one of the students from Shuhei's year lost.

It's like we're really just doing his errands.

Is this really how I improve? I guess I'm not sure what to think any...

You fool!

Huh?!

If you've got time to moan like this, I'm sure it could be put to better use!

On your feet, Renji! I'll see whether you're growing stronger or not!

Your control over Kido seems to have improved somewhat as well.

Rukia?

Once you've decided to follow someone's guidance, keep the grumbling to yourself and just follow!

It's not like you to be moping around here in two minds. You pathetic weakling!

Hey, that last part was uncalled for!

But...thank you. You gave me a workout, and that cleared my head!

I'll work like a dog again tomorrow!

I'm sure there's a better way you could put things too.