Chapter 3

So, what do you think we should do?

Would it be best if we wait until he comes back?

I have no idea.

Kept you waiting, huh.

So, what do you think? You can say it. I look good, don't I?

Yes. It really suits you.

What exactly were you trying to achieve by getting changed into that and coming back?

We can still make the deadline, right? I don't mind if both Momo and I share the cover. Take those photos again.

What?! But we've already printed the bulletin. It's a bit late for that...

If that's how it is, I don't mind starting from the next issue. Let's settle this! If I win, you'll let me grace the cover.

Shinji? What's happening? Why are you dressed like that?

I'm in a showdown to ensure that it's this rockin' look that graces the cover of the Seireitei Bulletin.

Now hold on a minute. If we're talking cover material, surely I would be more suitable? My art is, after all, superior.

Moron. If we're talking "appropriate" then as Momo's captain it would be appropriate for me to be on the cover, too.

Besides, I've only just returned to active duty. I can't have anyone not knowing who I am.

Two can play that game! Izuru is right here, and if we were to be selected for the cover, why, we could start shooting right now.

Don't worry, Izuru, just leave your wardrobe coordination to me.

Actually, I think I'm fine to sit this one out.

Oh, don't be like that.

(Captain Otoribashi has this kind of side to him too, huh. I wonder if I'm really going to be OK in this squad...)

Stop talking like this is a done deal. Besides, the latest issue is completed. It's printed. It can't be changed. So please, just let this one go.

How about I instead include you in a special feature on Japanese outfits in a future issue?

If that's the case, there's no complaints from me.

Don't try and walk this back later, you hear me? When the next issue rolls around, you come to me first!

And with that decided, I'll need to get my hands on a new outfit for this special feature...

Well, if I had a suggestion to offer...

(All right. It was a lot of fuss, but now we've got one feature ready for the next issue! I'd better get it all into planning documents before I forget...)