The DiamondDust Rebellion, 1-4

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You must be Toshiro Hitsugaya, the boy genius that everyone's been talking about.

Who are you?

I plan to become a Soul Reaper and devote my life to the Soul Society.

Oh, yeah? Well, you know, I was thinking...

Wow, look at that score! You really are a genius!

Well, I don't know about that.

Still, I'm not gonna let you beat me next time!

Toshiro... You and I, we're friends, right?

Where am I?

You're at my house.

I found you unconscious by the side of the road. I didn't think I should just leave you lying there.

I see. I'm sorry if I caused you any trouble.

Do you realize you've got the entire Stealth Force out looking for you?

Yes, I figured.

"I figured?" Is that all you can say? Why is the Stealth Force lookin' for you anyway?

This doesn't concern you, so forget it.

Why you little...!

Fine, it's not like I care.

I'll get it back.

Huh?

A treasured artifact called the Ouin was stolen from the Royal Family. It's far too complicated for a Substitute Soul Reaper like you to understand.

Ngh...

Hey, are you all right?

It's nothing, really. If I can just get some rest, I'll be fine.

Fine, whatever.

I'll call Orihime in the morning, so I guess just sleep here until then.