3-1 End of Bonds

You know those science fiction novels where people go back in time to alter events?

Ever notice how the slightest tampering can completely change the future? That's because everyone accepts the idea that time flows from the past to what lies ahead.

But my Fullbring, Book of the End, insinuates itself into peoples' pasts.

You see, my power doesn't manipulate time or radically alter someone's memories.

Instead, I have the unique ability to physically insert my complete presence into the past of others.

So Ginjo's guess about your power was right.

Oh? So Ginjo was actually able to figure me out? What a surprise. I really didn't think he was that sharp. Perhaps I've underestimated him all these years.

Well, I know it's regrettable, but I want you to understand. The past your friends experienced and the past you experienced are two very separate realities.

That's a pretty distorted description of what you've done. What you should say is that you've used your powers to twist reality into what benefits you.

But that's where you're wrong. I didn't twist reality at all.

I am part of the lives of all your close friends and family. You're the only one that's leading a life with a false past.

You must feel empty knowing it's only different for you, but don't worry.

Soon, that isolated feeling inside you will have never existed in the first place.

Haaaahhhh!

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

Why, Ichigo? This is not the reason that I've worked so hard to become strong.

It's not so I could fight you. Why are you doing this?!

You've got it all wrong! Please, stop.

(Damn it! Damn it!)

(Why is this happening? Why won't they believe me?)

(All I've wanted to do was protect you guys. So why this?!)

(I... I tried...)

It's not fair! I didn't regain my powers for things to end up like this!