Bleach: Brave Souls story · Main story, Part 1: Substitute Soul Reaper
1-2 A Soul Reaper's Duties
Part 1: Substitute Soul Reaper. The day after he saw off the Hollow, Ichigo's family have completely forgotten the events of the previous night. Rukia appears before the confused Ichigo again, this time posing as a transfer student to his school.
3 scenes, 46 lines
1. Before the battle
30 lines
(What the hell happened yesterday?)
(Karin and Yuzu both acted as if nothing had happened this morning.)
(And it looks like that strange girl has disappeared.)
Hello, you're Ichigo, aren't you?
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I'll be sitting next to you from now on. My name is Rukia.
It...It's you!
Come...Come with me a minute!
What the hell do you think you're doing?
Weren't you supposed to be heading back to your "Soul Society," or whatever it was?
I can't! Only Soul Reapers can go back to the Soul Society.
I haven't the power to return anymore.
Last night you absorbed almost all my powers.
So? What does a powerless Soul Reaper want with me?
Until all of my powers come back, it's up to you, Ichigo, to perform the duties of a Soul Reaper.
Eh?! Why me?!
It's only natural. You now possess the strength of a Soul Reaper.
You do not have the right to refuse your calling.
No way!!!
My monster fighting days are over.
I'm not going to fight those things for total strangers.
I'm not that self-sacrificing.
I see...
I guess there is no other choice then.
Huh!
Ghaaa! What is this?
What in the hell happened to my body?
What in the world did you do to me?
Follow me!
I'm going to show you what it means to be a Soul Reaper.
2. Before the boss
5 linesIn the eyes of a Soul Reaper, all the spirits of this world are equal.
Getting involved simply because spirits are nearby or they need help isn't how it works.
Commit yourself to saving every spirit.
You must be willing to go to any length, even to sacrifice your own life.
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3. After the battle
11 linesI haven't decided to do squat. I save people because I want to, you hear me?
Huh?
What about you?
I seem to remember you putting your life on the line to save me last night.
Tell me, were you really thinking about your duty when you rushed to help me? Of course not! That's the last thing on your mind when you save someone.
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At the very least, I choose...to be different!
I'm still not ready to actually commit to this or anything.
On the other hand though, I could never just stand around and watch while someone else was being hurt. So, I'll help you.
At least I will for now, with this work of yours as a Soul Reaper.
Good. I'm counting on you.