One day later.
In the master bedroom of the Aozaki Family, Aozaki Reiji stood comfortably by the bed.
Kotetsu Isane, meanwhile, served him, helping him dress with a shy expression.
Aozaki Reiji looked at the woman before him, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.
"Reiji, you should hurry and get ready. I heard Aura and Nemuri say that today is an important day."
Kotetsu Isane, dressed in black soul reaper uniform, looked at Aozaki Reiji with flickering eyes.
She always blushed so easily; this shy demeanor made Aozaki Reiji feel an undeniable fondness.
Aozaki Reiji smiled and softly replied:
"Don't worry, how could I forget?"
Then, he turned his head and gazed at the tall, rosy-faced, charming woman, his eyes filled with deep affection.
He gently raised his head and tenderly kissed her.
For Aozaki Reiji.
If he wished, he could completely alter his physique to be taller according to his desires.
However, his current height was just right for him.
He even felt that if Kotetsu Isane were a bit taller, it wouldn't be unacceptable, and perhaps even better.
Just then, a crisp girlish voice came from outside the door:
"Brother..."
Hearing this voice, Kotetsu Isane quickly pushed Aozaki Reiji away, a blush spreading across her face.
"Really, you're such a big person, why are you still shy?"
Aozaki Reiji looked at Kotetsu Isane, who was flushed, flustered, and buried herself under the covers on the bed.
He couldn't help but shake his head, teasing with a smile:
"Rukia has seen everything already, what do you have to be afraid of?"
Just then, hurried footsteps came from outside the door.
A young girl, dressed in black soul reaper uniform with a pristine white haori draped over them, walked in.
Her petite figure contrasted sharply with the voluminous haori, making her appear especially adorable.
Rukia had not yet become a Captain.
This haori was actually just a plain white robe, without any numbers or insignia.
However, Aozaki Reiji thought this combination suited Rukia very well, so he gave her this large white robe.
The Gotei 13 had no rule against ordinary Shinigami wearing haori.
As long as it didn't seem "presumptuous," they could also wear a haori white robe.
For example, in the Ninth Squad, Captain Kensei Muguruma made all the members of his Squad wear white robes.
As long as the white robe didn't have the special patterns and features symbolizing a Captain's status, basically no one would care.
Even if Old Man Yamamoto saw this situation, he wouldn't say much.
These were all trivial matters.
Kensei Muguruma's aesthetic sense was quite good.
If only his strength could match his aesthetic sense someday.
The girl's long black hair was casually draped over her shoulders.
The faint blush beneath her deep purple eyes seemed to convey a moving tenderness.
Rukia hurried in from outside, and upon seeing Aozaki Reiji sitting by the bed, she immediately pouted unhappily.
"It's Rukia, is there something you need me for?"
Aozaki Reiji looked at the cute girl who had walked in and quickly put his arm around her shoulder to comfort her.
"Brother, did you really forget?"
Rukia asked, her arms crossed over her chest, without any sense of pressure.
Listening to the change in her address, Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but chuckle.
Brother becoming 'Brother' was fine, the meaning wasn't different.
But adding 'Sir' at the end, that kind of address usually only appeared in public settings.
In private, it inevitably felt distant.
"Brother, you cling to Sister Isane every day, doesn't Sister Isane have to work?"
Rukia smiled as she looked at Kotetsu Isane, teasing lightheartedly.
"Rukia..."
Kotetsu Isane lowered her head, a blush on her face, and mumbled softly, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Looks like your butt is itching again, I'll have your sister take care of you."
Aozaki Reiji continued to joke.
"No."
Upon hearing this, Rukia immediately tensed up, instinctively shrinking her neck, and replied with some fear.
After all, she was grown up now and didn't want to be spanked by her sister like when she was little.
Especially in front of Aozaki Reiji.
It was simply too embarrassing.
"Alright, alright, stop teasing your Sister Isane."
Aozaki Reiji looked at Kotetsu Isane's shy appearance, and couldn't help but laugh, but also felt a hint of helplessness.
So he gently patted Rukia's head.
"How could I forget what day today is..."
Aozaki Reiji said gently to Rukia, his eyes full of doting affection.
"Really?"
Rukia looked up, her previously somewhat depressed expression instantly turning excited, her face beaming with a surprised smile.
"Of course, today is the day we first met."
Aozaki Reiji smiled, recalling that special moment, his heart full of emotion.
"Actually, Brother doesn't need to remember it so clearly."
Rukia said, interlacing her fingers as if nonchalantly.
She lowered her head slightly, her eyes somewhat evasive, seemingly not wanting Aozaki Reiji to see the expression on her face.
"I also know that as the Eleventh Division Captain and Shinigami Research and Development Institute consultant, you're usually very busy with work."
"Aura and Nemuri told you?"
Aozaki Reiji raised an eyebrow, feeling that her words seemed to imply something, and helplessly took her small hand, saying.
"Who was it just now who thought I'd forgotten the anniversary of meeting someone, and then came over with a long face, jealous of Sister Isane?"
Aozaki Reiji deliberately teased Rukia, wanting to see her reaction.
Sure enough, Rukia's face instantly turned crimson.
She lowered her head, too shy to even glance at Aozaki Reiji.
"Brother..."
Her voice was as soft as a mosquito, with a hint of coquettishness.
Aozaki Reiji looked at the shy Rukia, gently stroked her hair, and said with a smile:
"Let's go, I've prepared a gift for you."
Hearing Aozaki Reiji's words, Rukia looked up, her eyes sparkling with surprise.
But soon, she shook her head again, saying hurriedly:
"It's enough to be with Brother, I don't need any gifts."
"But I've already prepared it, if you don't want it, I won't use it, wouldn't that be a waste?"
Aozaki Reiji looked at the shy Rukia, a smile playing on his lips, and couldn't help but reach out and gently rub her round, cute cheek:
"Besides, after accepting the gift, can't you still be with me? Don't you want to go out for a stroll with me?"
Hearing Aozaki Reiji's words, a hint of expectation flashed in Rukia's eyes, but it was quickly masked by shyness.
She lowered her head and said softly:
"Brother..."
Aozaki Reiji smiled, took Rukia's hand, feeling the warmth from her palm, then slowly stood up and led her out of the Aozaki Family residence.
As they reached the door, Rukia suddenly remembered something, stopped, turned around, and called out to Kotetsu Isane in the room:
"Goodbye, Sister Isane... remember to take good care of yourself."
Kotetsu Isane, lying on the bed, heard this and a helpless smile appeared on her face.
She gently lifted the covers and waved to Rukia, signaling her to rest assured.
Seeing this, Rukia no longer lingered, turned around, and continued to follow Aozaki Reiji forward.
Along the way, the two chatted and laughed, as if they had forgotten everything around them.
Finally, they passed through the front yard of the Aozaki Family and headed straight out of the Aozaki Family residence.