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I understand how you feel, but you needn't worry.

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

Wait a minute! I hate to ask, Rurichiyo, but mind wringing out these towels?

Mhm.

I am so sorry. I am just so useless.

No, please! Rurichiyo, that's not true! This wasn't your fault!

So, here you are.

You know, you can stop feeling guilty about Chad and Uryu getting hurt. It wasn't your fault.

But it was.

No, it wasn't.

You're just saying that! All of their pain and suffering, it is all because of me!

I know they weren't just some bandits who stumbled on us by chance!

I acted like I had no idea, but I have known for a long time that Kumoi is after me.

And I know that none of you talk about it when I am around because you don't want me to worry.

I am grateful for all the kindness you have shown. But still... I can't...

Hey! What do you think you're doing?!

Now, unlock!

Please don't think I'm not grateful for everything you've done. But I will not sit back and let you suffer because of me!

I'm gonna take back the Kasumiohji Clan myself!

Rurichiyo, don't!

What's the meaning of this, Ichigo?!

I'll explain that later, but we've got to go after her!