"Time flies like an arrow," as the saying goes; time really does pass quickly.
Rukia-san and the others, who were first-year students just a little while ago, are already graduating this year.
Perhaps thanks to Byakuya properly raising her baseline, Rukia-san joined the advanced class midway through her first year.
Not wanting to lose to Rukia-san, Renji-kun came to my place or secretly had Byakuya train him, entering a state of catching up and trying to overtake her.
Since their friends were fired up, Kira-kun and Hinamori-san often clashed with me—being close at hand—and grew as a result.
Even without that, I somehow look after Hinamori-san more than the other kids.
So she grows aggressively.
And since her friends are growing, Rukia-san gets anxious and trains as well...
As I mentioned once before, that cycle has been completely established.
They compete within their inner circle and improve rapidly. These talented folks.
Thanks to that, guess what!
These four skipped a grade, just a little bit.
Moreover, although I said they are "graduating this year," the state of affairs is that the four of them have swept the top four spots, from valedictorian to fourth seat.
Even comparing the valedictorian and the fourth seat, it's truly a close contest, with only a difference of one or two points. It's such a close margin with such high scores that they could all practically be valedictorians.
...That's insane...
I took six years to graduate with average grades...
And it was much, much later that I could hear the voice of my Zanpakuto...
Why are these kids already communicating with their swords...!?
Canon characters are scary...
Ah, speaking of canon.
Hisagi-kun, he was also a character who appeared in the canon.
During a class on World of the Living studies, instead of idle chatter, I explained the meaning of the number '69' to everyone except his class. That is already a nostalgic memory...
I just inadvertently forgot to tell the person himself...
'While everyone around him was desperately stifling their laughter, only Hisagi-dono had a puzzled look on his face, like "Why?"...'
Ah, he went to Squad 9.
And Kanisawa-san, who participated in the practical training with him! Thanks to my proper guidance, believe it or not—!!
She went to Squad 5.
She said she admired Captain Aizen. It's good that her dream came true.
I don't know what will happen after that, though.
Also, Aoshika-kun seemed to have lost his nerve due to the shock of being attacked by Hollows during that practical training, and completely changed his career path, joining the Kido Corps.
...Good grief, how pathetic!! You have such a rugged appearance, yet is that all the guts you have!? Should I have grabbed him while yelling that?
'(In a sense, executing that might have been a reward...)'
Anyway, with that kind of feeling, things are progressing peacefully on the surface.
But if I recall correctly, something happens when Rukia-san becomes a Soul Reaper...
Umm...
......
............
Ah! That's it, probably!! The Squad 13 thing!!
The story where something happens to Kaien-san, and Rukia-san fights Kaien-san who became a Hollow!!
...Hm? Why does Kaien-san become a Hollow??
Shine now! My memory!! Umm...
...He gets into this and that, and gets beaten by a Hollow... Eh, why? Why was he beaten by a Hollow and turned into a Hollow again!?
............
I don't remember it well, but if I pay attention to Kaien-san and Rukia-san, there shouldn't be a problem!! I'll leave the rest to the flow!!
—I just said "there shouldn't be a problem," didn't I...
"Yukawa-dono, what on earth... should I do...?"
Currently, I am consulting with—or rather, being made to consult with—Byakuya Kuchiki in the Squad 4 Vice-Captain's office.
"Personally, I wish to invite Rukia to Squad 6 by all means after she graduates! However, that might result in not respecting the wills of Hisana and Rukia! What on earth... should I do..."
He said, "I have some business today, so I will go to Squad 4. There is also something I want to talk about," and when I invited him in, it turned out like this. Before I knew it, it was like this.
You consulted me about something similar in a letter before, didn't you!!
At that time, I wrote back saying, "Do not interfere, stop it," right?
I understand the feeling, though...
Current Rukia-san has splendid grades, practically tied for valedictorian even within the Academy.
In addition, she is now firmly known to those around her as a "relative of the Kuchiki family."
There are more than enough reasons to pull her into Squad 6...
But if he does that, Squad 13 feels somewhat scary!!
'You just said earlier that you would pay attention to them, and now this situation. Well now... what will happen... indeed!!'
"Umm... as for my opinion..."
...Jeez, maybe it's fine to recommend Squad 6... and just have Kaien-san give up...
"Rukia-san's ability is undeniable, but she is someone who formed a connection with the Kuchiki family from the outside. If you pull her in suddenly, there is a possibility it will be seen as fencing her in through nepotism... So, it is a standard approach, but how about having her gain some experience in another squad first, and then calling her to Squad 6?"
"I see. But to which squad?"
"How about—Squad 13, for example? The Vice-Captain is the eldest son of the main Shiba house, and Captain Ukitake is a sincere and flexible person. I think they will treat her without hesitation, regardless of her background."
I'm lying; forgive me for being weak and unable to give up... I'll do anything.
'Anything!? T-Then... wear this super lewd swimsuit, and with the mat and lotion...'
That bit has already been done, so no. We look forward to your next visit.
'Kuh! Regrettable!! ...However, that is surprisingly blatant!! Oh my, did you perhaps use bleach and not just detergent!? It is blatant enough to make one say that!!'
Resisting here might be meaningless, though.
Well, even so, I want to urge things to go according to plan at least this much.
Also, I'd be in trouble if I did something clumsy and couldn't reach Harribel-san!!
'Your true feelings were leaking out all over the place with those last words...'
"I see, if it is Squad 13... As I thought, it was good that I came to consult you... Thank you!"
Byakuya looks convinced, looking like he got exactly what he wanted...
Is this really okay?
I feel like he's going to do something unnecessary...
...Come to think of it, Nubatama. Listen to my complaint. It's a little hard to say, though.
'What is the matter? Will you eat some aloe?'
Aloe!? No, not that.
For some reason, just this year, I have a little free time. I don't know why, but everyone in Squad 4 has been taking my shifts and such often, just this year.
'I think having free time is a good thing, is it not?'
Yeah, well... that's true, but.
It's kind of scary... I wonder why...?
'Are you alright? Will you massage some boobs?'
Tsk...! Close one, close one. I'm sad that for a moment, I almost agreed.
Whose would I massage in the first place?
'That is, of course...'
Wait, don't pop up in my cleavage!!
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