Chapter 5

Yes, that's perfect, Rukia!

Oh, you really think so?

I'm back.

Sorry to intrude.

Welcome home, Ichigo. Oh, and you brought a guest.

Yeah, he was practically begging for some chocolate, so could you give him a bit? Any leftovers you have will do.

Hrrm, I'm not sure if we have any to give.

We used up quite a lot of ingredients, and besides the stuff we're giving to people, there's only the failed attempts...

That's totally fine! I'll gobble up anything you've got, even the rejects!

Oh, can I have these?

Don't touch those!

Eek!

I'm sorry, but those are for someone special to me. I simply reacted on instinct.

No, I'm the one who should apologize!

I guess we can't give you the failures either. I'll go buy more ingredients and make another batch, so can you just wait a little until then?

Nah, don't go to the trouble. You made some for me, didn't you?

Um, well, yes...

Then I'll give him a few of those. Sorry, I know you put in the effort for my sake.

No, as long as it's okay with you, then it's fine by me.

So here you go. Be grateful.

Are you really sure?!

Man, friends are the best thing a guy can ask for! Thank yooou, Ichigo!

Yeah, whatever. Just eat that stuff and go home already.