Chapter 53: Spending the Night in Seireitei
After saying goodbye to everyone at the cemetery with Captain Kyoraku, he took me to the 12th Division again.
This time it has nothing to do with reminiscing about the past.
"Your personal situation is too special. Although Urahara Kisuke said he'll continue to observe you, it's best to come to Squad 12 for a checkup." After giving this more formal reason, the uncle with the ponytail leaned closer to me and whispered, "Of course, the main reason is that Nirvana doesn't want to conduct research with Urahara Kisuke. Ahem, please understand."
Wow, although I heard that the first and second directors of the Technology Development Bureau have always been rivals, Captain Nirvana's desire to win is too obvious.
And I've hardly heard from the profiteer that he has any grudges with the current captain of the 12th Division?
"Here I am."
After so many years, Captain Nie seems to have not changed much except that his appearance has become more weird.
"Come over now if you're here, don't waste my time."
However, during the inspection, I discovered that his vice-captain had been replaced. Miss Nie Yin Meng had disappeared, replaced by a relatively unfamiliar male vice-captain named Ajin.
Considering the heavy losses in the war, I didn't ask, but when I was leaving, I saw a girl at the door who looked very similar to Miss Nie and was called "Mian No. 8".
It feels like the 12th Division is quite complex. I'd better ask Kisuke Urahara when I return to the real world.
It was already dark when we arrived at the 10th Squad barracks.
Unlike other squads, this place was not much different from the scenes in my memories. As soon as I stepped onto the corridor, that familiar feeling was immediately revived.
"Hey, Homura, you're finally here~"
After walking a few steps, I ran into Rangiku-san. Her long, curly blond hair was still as loose as ever, and she greeted me with a smile. For a moment, I even thought I was still working at Seireitei, just coming home late today.
“How was the tour?”
"It's fine. I just went to the cemetery and then went to the 12th Division for a checkup." I said, pretending to touch my arm. "Captain Nirvana is still as unique as ever."
"I see. Now, where is Captain Kyoraku?"
Speaking of this, I'm not sleepy anymore: "He was caught red-handed by Miss Ise at the entrance of the 10th Division. She said there were still many team matters that had not been handled, so he was taken back to work overtime."
Rangiku-san gave a look of astonishment. "Wow—I knew it. Looks like it's just me and Shuhei and the others here again today."
Yes, they used to be drinking buddies, the kind that would skip work to drink together.
but--
"Rangiku-san, you haven't finished your official duties again, have you?"
"It's unfair, it's unfair, Homura! I've been quietly completing my tasks today." She pouted and gently pinched my face with two fingers. "You, you're always trying to go after the captain, aren't you? Seriously! I'm your senior after all!"
"Is Toushirou still busy?"
"Well, the patrol team encountered an emergency today, so we had no choice but to let him come back." After saying that, she let go of my hand and rubbed my cheek again. "You're not angry, are you?"
"Why should I be angry?"
He was going back for work, and it was important work. Patrols often encountered emergencies involving Hollows, and a single mistake could result in injury or even death. For the current Seireitei, losing even one soldier would undoubtedly be a significant loss.
Although I did feel a little lonely, I felt a lot more relaxed when I thought about the safety of my team members.
"If it was Honmaru who was in trouble, I would do the same."
She looked at me, her smile fading. "You..." Rangiku lowered her head and looked at me seriously. "You should act a little coquettishly towards that person once in a while. You two are too mature, and we'll be the ones getting anxious."
Is that so?! But, but acting like a spoiled child with Toushirou… No, I get shy just thinking about it!!!
"Oh! That's the expression!"
When Rangiku noticed that I was blushing, she smiled teasingly and patted my shoulder vigorously.
"Okay, I'm going to go drink. The captain is still in the office. Let's go keep him company. This is a rare moment for the two of us, hehehe~"
Sister Rangiku, you are so gossipy when you laugh!
Even though we're acquaintances, I still feel embarrassed when I think about it. Damn it!
Maybe because it was already night, there were not many people in the team dormitory. From a distance, I could see that the lights in the office were still on.
I suddenly had a little mischievous thought and tiptoed to the window to see what was going on inside.
A little light shines through the wooden window frame. The previous paper surface has disappeared, replaced by frosted glass. At first glance, it has a somewhat Japanese feel.
Why don't you turn up the light?
I knocked on the window cautiously and heard Toushirou's quiet voice: "Who?"
I deliberately didn't answer, and crouched down under the window, looking up at the dim light inside. After a while, a figure appeared on the window.
The wooden window opened with a sound, and the young man stood by the window with his head lowered, and our eyes met.
"What are you doing?"
"Hehehe." I squatted on the ground and laughed foolishly twice. I couldn't help it, I suddenly felt very happy.
He looked at me for a few seconds and sighed: "Come in, enter through the main door."
That's too much. It makes me feel like I'm going to climb out the window!
Well, actually I kind of want to do that.
The office was spacious. Besides ornaments, the shelves along the walls were also neatly arranged with a number of books and materials. Near the door, there was a refrigerator slightly taller than me. On the table next to it, there was an electric kettle and tea and coffee sets, something I hadn't seen before.
"Wow, you have so much more equipment now."
Back in the day, only the captain and Rangiku liked to snack in the office, but without a refrigerator, some Japanese sweets would go bad after just two days. Occasionally, Toushirou and I would quietly devour the captain's desserts in the cabinet without warning. It couldn't be helped. He was always out slacking off, and Rangiku was always catching him outside, so it was just the two of us left to handle the paperwork, so of course we had to treat ourselves.
"What's in the fridge?"
Dong Shilang sat at the table. "Those are all Matsumoto's additions. There's ice cream on top, and snacks she bought underneath." He said as he placed a document on the pile of papers beside him. It should be the part that has been approved. "Really... usually I either drink or eat here."
When I heard someone complaining, I glanced at the pile of wine bottles next to his table and laughed dryly.
As expected of Sister Rangiku, she has her own style.
"Do you have sweet natto?"
"That thing doesn't need to be put in the refrigerator--" As he said this, he stopped correcting the documents with his pen, looked up and glared at me.
I grinned at him.
Hehehe, I fell into the trap!
"How was the checkup?"
Ignoring someone's unnatural throat-clearing, I walked over to the table. "It's fine. Captain Nirvana didn't say anything other than checking. After you left this morning, Captain Kyoraku and I went to the cemetery to check it out."
Hmm, it seems like there aren't many unfinished documents left.
Toushirou rarely paused to listen to me ramble on about my day in Seireitei. The light reflected on his features, softening their sharpness into a gentler one.
Pulling up a chair, she sat down next to him. "Speaking of which, when I went to meet Captain Ukitake, I also ran into Captain Shiba and Vice Captain Kuchiki. Are you close to Captain Shiba?"
"Yeah, it's okay."
If he can say that, then their relationship must be really good.
But how did they become acquainted?
"After the Mizusawa incident, I had some interactions with him."
As if he knew what I wanted to ask, Toushirou explained calmly.
"After the captain disappeared, he came to the 10th Division and helped out quite a bit, so we became familiar with each other."
After saying that, he picked up the brush he had put down before and started looking at the documents again.
I didn't want to disturb him at work, so I shut my mouth and quietly watched the document he had already read and annotated.
Hmm, what's going on? Hasn't Seireitei already undergone so many reforms? Why are they still using brushes, and not printed documents? I think the captain should be the one to suggest an electronic system. They've already started watching TV and using their phones anyway.
Ah, but that would require setting up an Electronics and Information Technology Department, which would be both troublesome and require more manpower.
"What are you thinking about?"
"I was thinking about how to make it easier for you." Oops, I was thinking too hard and blurted out my true feelings!
I looked up at the boy and just happened to catch his smiling face. For a moment, neither of us spoke.
Feeling my face begin to heat up again, I quickly lowered my head and focused on the paper in my hand. The voice beside me, with a smile, said, "It's not so bad now. In peacetime, there's actually less official business."
"Well, it's true today. It's been a while since a Hollow appeared in Rukongai, and the patrol members were interns. Fortunately, they called for help in time."
"Oh..." I'm glad that you're okay.
"Speaking of which, what are you going to do tonight? Aren't you going to stay at Matsumoto's place?"
ah?
I don't know if the confusion on my face was too obvious, but Dong Shilang frowned: "Wait, didn't she tell you?"
"No, she said she had a drink with Mr. Shuhei." Could it be that Rangiku-san forgot? "Should I go to the izakaya and ask her now?"
"...That guy!" The boy gritted his teeth, clenching the pen in his hand. "Forget it, since we're going to drink, they'll probably be there until late at night."
That means I have no place to live now, right?
I took out my cell phone and checked the time. It was 10 o'clock in the evening. Hmm, Mr. Urahara should not be asleep yet?
"How about I call Mr. Urahara now and ask him to pick me up?"
"No, that's not necessary." Dong Shilang didn't even look up, continuing to write frantically on the document. "When you're done, come with me. You can stay at my place tonight."
Eh?
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The author has something to say: I originally wanted to write about sleeping in the same bed (?), but uh uh uh uh, not only did it exceed the word count, it also exceeded the time limit. This is a weekend update 55555!
There is no update as usual on Monday. I have been quarantined at home recently and have been receiving various notifications from the community every day. I have no mood to write. I need to adjust my mindset.
I hope this wave of quarantine in Shanghai will end soon and everyone can be released from lockdown as soon as possible.
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