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Masaki.

Are the stories true? I have been told that you fought against a Hollow the other night to save a Soul Reaper.

No, I would never think of even doing anything of the sort.

You only make it worse by lying. How could you do such a thing?

(Katagiri!)

Have you no shame? You'd break the rules of the Quincies while in the care of the Ishida Family?!

Katagiri!

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

You told Mother about what happened! You did, didn't you? We agreed there was nothing to report!

I'm sorry, but it had to be done!

But why?!

Because Miss Masaki sustained a grievous wound from the Hollow's attack! If she doesn't get proper Quincy spiritual treatment from your father and mother immediately...

...there's a very good chance that the future bloodline of the Ishida could become tainted forever!

Don't be absurd, Katagiri!

Absurd, Master Ryuken? The bloodline means everything to us!

Didn't you say so yourself? That your marriage to Miss Masaki was to secure the future of the Quincies?!

Damn it!

Mother! That's enough. Masaki isn't to blame for what happened that night. She was just trying to...

No, it's all right, Ryu. Let me handle it...

*gasp*

What in the world?

Masaki! What is it? Are you all right?

No!

Is that a Hollow's hole?

Stop it, Ryuken. What do you think you're doing?!

Where's Father?

Someone has already gone to find him. Just wait here till he comes.

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

No! No, wait! Ryuken, put that thing down!

You don't know what danger you might be, ! No, come back! Please!

Ryuken, come back!