Chapter 126: Hōgyoku?
Before anyone realized it, a month had passed, and the storm had long since faded from the small imperial court.
The ruling court of Soul Society had returned to its usual solemnity and silence. As a residence for the privileged class, its population density was far lower than that of Rukongai.
For most, this quiet life was nothing new—they had long since grown used to it.
With the arrival of the weekend, people took to the streets, adding a rare touch of life and energy to the city.
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11th Division, Squad Barracks
"4th Seat Ichimaru! Hurry up and tidy things up. You're in charge of guarding the dormitory today. If the Captain finds out I haven't prepared anything, I'll never hear the end of it!"
Gin Ichimaru's eyebrow twitched as he glanced at the new 3rd Seat, Mashiro Kuna, a transfer from another squad.
She hadn't seemed particularly diligent when she first arrived, so why the sudden burst of responsibility?
At this time of day, she would usually sneak off to the mess hall, rummaging through the cupboards for her favorite sweets. Without fail, she'd get caught by Ittora Yamazaki, who was soon to be promoted to Lieutenant, and be used as an example of what not to do in front of the whole squad.
Then Masatsuki Aozaki would step in as the peacemaker, smoothing things over on her behalf...