"Thank you for your hard work, Captain Aizen. And..."
"It's the opposite, the opposite!! I'm telling you I'm the Captain!!"
Today too, a vigorous retort was delivered.
"I apologize, Captain Hirako. Lieutenant Aizen as well."
"Airi-chan, seriously... how many times has it been with this exchange. Every time we meet, you call him Captain and me Lieutenant... can't you see I'm wearing the Captain's haori!!"
"But, they say repeating something many times is the basics of comedy..."
"This ain't comedy!!"
"In technical terms, it's called 'Tendon', apparently."
"Even Tendon has a limit! Or rather, repeating it this much gives me heartburn already!!"
"It's delicious, so it's fine."
"Is that 'delicious' in the culinary sense!? Or 'delicious' in the comedy sense!?"
Hmm, an exchange flowing smoothly like water off a duck's back. Wonderful.
This person here is Shinji Hirako, the Captain of the Fifth Division. And next to him is everyone's favorite Sosuke Aizen, the Lieutenant of the Fifth Division.
When I met these two, I inadvertently said "Captain Aizen," and hurriedly connected with "...and Lieutenant Hirako, right?" Fortunately, Captain Hirako retorted "Wrong, you idiot!!", so disaster was averted.
...Probably, disaster was averted... most likely... surely...
'You are incredibly worried about it...'
Of course I'd be worried, right? The opponent is that person famous for crushing his glasses! If that "Megane-Hater" marks me, who knows what kind of fate awaits me...
'I've heard of "Megane-Ski" (Glasses Lover), but "Megane-Hater" is quite a novel expression...'
Because that person crushed his glasses, right? He must hate them...
'That understanding is fine...'
So since then, every time I meet the two, we repeat the exchange: "This one is the Captain and this one is the Lieutenant," "It's the opposite!"
If I repeat it this much and play the fool, Aizen will surely let his guard down too.
He should process that "Captain Aizen" remark as "Oh, it's just her being a fool."
'Come to think of it, there was a place called Oboke-Koboke in Tokushima. It's a scenic gorge, but they say it was named so because walking with large strides (oboke) or small strides (koboke) is dangerous.'
Apparently, that's the opposite.
There was an old word "hoke" meaning cliff, and they applied kanji to it later.
'Hee, hee, hee, Gatten!!'
Bringing out nostalgic props again... wasn't there something different mixed in just now?
'Personally, I request an "Nhooo\" button or a "Rameee\" button!'
The boom is already over, so give it up.
More importantly.
I am currently on my way back from a house call, but since I met them by chance like this, we did our accustomed exchange.
And Soifon, it's Soifon!
That child seems to have formally joined the Executive Militia now and is growing rapidly. It seems she is inheriting many secret techniques from her brother.
Her relationship with Yoruichi-san seems good too.
She is being evaluated as "A prodigy was finally born from that family."
According to stories leaked during house calls, she received a little envy because Yoruichi-san was paying special attention to her, but she had enough talent to silence those complaints.
...As expected, people who climbed to Captain in the original work are different.
...In that sense, there is a dangerous guy (who climbed to Captain) in front of my eyes right now, even more so than Soifon...
Oh dear, I'm getting worried...
"Now, now, Captain. Lieutenant Yukawa as well. Isn't it fine to say you two get along well?"
"As expected of Aizen. That dignified attitude with such composure really makes one feel the dignity of a Captain."
"I'm telling you, I'm the Captain! How many times are you gonna make me say the same thing!!"
"No, treating someone who hits on a Lieutenant from another division as a Captain is a bit..."
"Captain... were you doing such a thing...?"
Inadvertently, Aizen and I line up with scornful eyes. In response, Captain Hirako doesn't lose either.
"If I knew she had this kind of personality, I wouldn't have hit on her!"
"I think saying it like that is rude to Lieutenant Yukawa, but..."
"That's right! Treating a person like she's a beauty only when she's silent..."
"What, so you know it yourself!"
"In other words, my cuteness is doubled now that I'm talking, right?"
"Give me a break, you!! I'll grope those boobs eventually!!"
Even saying that, your gaze is flickering towards them occasionally right now, isn't it?
I can tell, things like that.
"Hey hey, what's the commotion?"
"I heard some disturbing voices, was it you, Shinji?"
"Ah! Airin!!"
If you do a comedy routine on a public thoroughfare, of course it stands out.
The three who came as if tearing through the commotion are Love Aikawa, Captain of the Seventh Division. Kensei Muguruma, Captain of the Ninth Division. And Mashiro Kuna, Lieutenant of the Ninth Division.
Captain Aikawa is tall and his afro hair stands out. He has a hearty personality but looks after his subordinates well, so he is especially adored by male Shinigami.
Captain Muguruma is quick to fight and has a rough temper, a wild personality. He's muscular and feels like a sportsman or a delinquent, but unexpectedly, female Shinigami say "That wild atmosphere is wonderful."
Lieutenant Kuna is... how should I put it, airheaded and childish, for better or worse. She is full of energy and self-assertion. A long time ago, when she came to the Fourth Division—apparently to visit someone—I gave her sweets on a whim, and then she became attached to me.
"Captain Aikawa, Captain Muguruma. And Lieutenant Kuna too. I apologize, Captain Hirako insisted he would grope my chest."
"What did you say!?"
"Hey hey, that's a story we can't overlook."
"What's that? An enemy of women!"
Although they say that and act indignant, all three have smiles on their faces.
"Wrong!!"
"Do not worry, Captain Hirako and Lieutenant Yukawa's comedy routine was just heating up."
"What, the usual thing."
When Aizen said that, they lowered their weapons in an instant as if saying "Is that so."
...Really, is this the difference in trust or the art of manipulating people's hearts... You are skilled, Aizen-san...
"I apologize, Captain Muguruma and Captain Aikawa. And Lieutenant Kuna too, sorry for the disturbance."
So, I bow my head to the three. And similarly to the two here—
"Captain Hirako and Lieutenant Aizen as well, I apologize for the trouble."
"Ah, enough already... or rather, stop that 'playing dumb' routine soon. I'm really full."
"...Um, saying 'stop' means 'do it', right?"
"You don't need to be so considerate!!"
'Which is just a story saying there is interaction with the future Vizards too!'
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