"Please!! Lieutenant Yukawa, please! Please! For Captain Ukitake!!"
Lying prone and rubbing her forehead against the floor, Kiyone-san shouts.
...Being begged with dogeza is tough in various ways...
"Listen, Kiyone-san. Stop, really stop! At least consider the time and place! Please!!"
"Kiyone, it's just as the Lieutenant says! Even I'm embarrassed!!"
Isane and I desperately try to stop her.
Because this is inside the Coordinated Relief Station!
There are too many eyes to be doing dogeza. Strange rumors will spread...
-----
Several days have passed since the "Please massage Captain Ukitake too" incident, which was suddenly requested after the massage for Kiyone-san.
When I asked her what it was all about that day—
* She heard that receiving a massage makes you energetic and healthy.
* So she thought if Captain Ukitake received a massage, he would become energetic too.
* Before recommending it to her revered Captain, she thought she should experience it herself.
—That seems to be the gist of it.
When I casually asked, "There are squad members in the Thirteenth Division who have received my massage, so couldn't you just ask them directly how it was?", she passionately argued, "I can't judge whether I can truly recommend it or not unless I verify it with my own body and experience it at my own expense!"
I see, so that's why she was somewhat absent-minded at that time.
...That was close.
If she had been the first person that day, and I had given my all in the treatment, bad rumors and reputational damage like "a perverted Shinigami who uses massage as an excuse for sexual harassment" might have spread...
'My Lord!? Perhaps you should look up the meanings of words like bad rumors and reputational damage in the dictionary again...?'
There are no such words in my dictionary!!
'This is beyond the level of a book with missing pages!! Return! I demand a return!!'
It's already out of print, so impossible.
However, since it was late that day, I persuaded her to go home.
But a few days later, she came directly to the Relief Station, and now she is negotiating directly like this.
Being desperate is fine, it's fine, but think about the method.
Not only me, the person involved, but even her flesh and blood, Isane, is taking indirect damage.
"Sister, shut up! This is a conversation between me and Lieutenant Yukawa!!"
"You can't just say that!!"
Kiyone lends no ear to Isane's desperate persuasion.
How much does this child love Captain Ukitake...
"Ah, geez! Sorry for a moment!"
"Eh, wah!?"
Being continuously dogeza'd right in the middle of the Relief Station is nothing but a nuisance.
So, although I understand it's a rough method, I'll take the quickest way.
"Kotetsu-sa... Isane, come with me!"
"Eh!? Ah, yes!"
Lifting Kiyone-san in a princess carry, I took her straight to the Vice-Captain's room without room for argument.
If it's there, even if she does dogeza, there are no eyes around.
...Why do I feel like I received a resentful look from Isane, who should be following behind, during the move?
-----
"Anyway, Kiyone-san, let me speak first."
We arrived safely at the Vice-Captain's room.
We passed several squad members on the way and were looked at with slightly strange eyes, though.
"I understand you care about Captain Ukitake, but if you do that kind of thing in that kind of place, it will eventually cause trouble for Captain Ukitake and the Thirteenth Division. So, please think more."
"That's right, Kiyone! I was incredibly embarrassed!!"
"Uu... Yes..."
Sitting in seiza in front of me and Isane, Kiyone-san is looking down with a dejected expression.
If lectured properly, well, naturally she'd react like this.
"Also, Kiyone-san. Even if I don't force myself to go, just you being nearby is a huge help to Captain Ukitake."
"...Eh!? W-What do you mean!?"
"That is—"
I wondered about telling her personally at this stage, but I conveyed it.
Why Kiyone-san was able to join the Thirteenth Division, and as a Captain's attendant immediately after enlistment at that.
That it was a selection in anticipation of her Kaido skills.
"—That's how it is."
"I-Is that so... Indeed, even I thought it was strange to become a Captain's guard suddenly..."
Judging from this reaction, it seems she didn't know why she joined the Thirteenth Division until now.
She is dumbfounded with an expression mixed with surprise, emotion, and bewilderment.
"I have examined Captain Ukitake many times too, but since you became the Captain's attendant, the number of times he comes to the Relief Station has decreased significantly."
"That's right, Kiyone. Both Captain Unohana and Lieutenant Yukawa praised you. Saying you're skilled. I was very happy listening to that."
"E-Ehehe... I feel kind of embarrassed..."
Being praised straightforwardly is embarrassing, isn't it?
"Perhaps because you are closest and watch Captain Ukitake well, you notice even the fine details. I'd even want you to come to the Fourth Division right now."
"I'm happy for the invitation, but I..."
"I know, Kiyone-san is devoted to Captain Ukitake, right?"
"..."
Oh my, now she's turned bright red.
"Well, that's how it is. So, even without forcing yourself to rely on me, Captain Ukitake is greatly helped just by Kiyone-san being nearby. Do you understand?"
"Yes..."
She still has a sullen attitude.
Sigh... Can't be helped.
"—Isane, when was the next day I'm free?"
"Eh!? Umm..."
"Sorry to trouble you, but can you check? I think it's about a month later. Also, fill that day with 'prior engagement'."
"Umm, Lieutenant... Does that mean..."
"The destination is within the grounds of the Thirteenth Division."
As soon as I said that, the two sisters looked delighted.
"Umm! Lieutenant Yukawa!! Thank you very much!!"
"Good for you, Kiyone. But you have to thank the Lieutenant properly. And inform Captain Ukitake properly... Aah! First I have to check the schedule and contact..."
I can hear happy squeals.
Ah... My holiday schedule is filled arbitrarily again... I'm really easy...
-----
So, about a month has passed.
To keep the promise of massaging Captain Ukitake from that time, I am visiting the Thirteenth Division barracks like this.
"Somehow, it's been a while since I came to the Thirteenth Division..."
"Eh, is that so?"
Though I say that, I'm not alone; Isane is with me.
Perhaps because she was at that place at that time, she decided to attend too.
Of course, it's not forced. Rather, she was the one who offered to come along.
Well, it's a result of Isane getting involved. It's understandable that she wants to see the outcome.
"I've been taking up all my time with regular house calls to the Onmitsukido. Besides, Captain Ukitake's physical condition has improved considerably. Thanks to Kiyone-san."
"Yes! She is my sister whom I'm proud of."
"Though I was dogeza'd by that proud sister in the station..."
"A-Ahahaha... That was... um... sorry!"
While having such a conversation, we walk through the grounds of the Thirteenth Division.
It's not exactly my backyard, but I've been here many times in the past.
I remember the route and such.
However, how effective massaging a male Captain will be... depends mostly on Nubatama...
How is that aspect?
'My Lord\~, Captain Ukitake is too handsome and not my type...'
Shut up. Just minimum motivation is fine.
'Ah, come to think of it, speaking of Captain Ukitake...'
Hm? Is there something??
'N-No! It is nothing!!'
...Nubatama, are you plotting something?
'N-No no no no no no!!!! Not at all, not in the slightest, absolutely not!!'
Too obvious!! We're not in a gag manga!!
And well, while having such silly talk, we arrived.
"Wow...!"
"Huh? Is it Isane's first time coming here??"
"Yes. I heard about it from my sister, but seeing it in person like this is the first time..."
"That's right... I was like that too in the past."
As soon as she saw it, Isane gasped.
But it's no wonder.
This is the famous spot of the Thirteenth Division, Ugendō.
This small hermitage floating on this small lake serves as a recuperation center for Captain Ukitake, who suffers from lung disease.
Being a recuperation center, the surroundings are filled with nature and a tasteful scenery spreads out, and there are even carp in the lake.
It is an incredibly luxurious place where you can enjoy the scenery blending the blue of the lake and the green of nature all year round. It's like, "If a rich person built their ideal tea room, would it be like this?" realized without sparing anything! It's that kind of place.
It's impossible not to be surprised at first sight in such a solemn place.
He uses such a tasteful place as the Captain's room. I'm envious...
What a good environment... I feel a strong will to heal the damaged body with all might using natural energy and cool air!
...Did the Head Captain pull strings for this too??
If so, that old man is too sweet...
"We have been waiting for yoooou!!"
While my heart was stolen by the scenery, an unrefined voice was heard.
"Fourth Division's Yukawa-sama, and Kotetsu Isane-sama, right!? I am Sentaro Kotsubaki of the Thirteenth Division!! Thank you very much for your time today—"
"You're noisy, Kotsubaki!!"
Just when I thought a manly Shinigami with a crew cut, twisted headband, and beard appeared, he was blown away by a dropkick from Kiyone-san.
"Lieutenant, and Sister too, welcome! We have been waiting eagerly—"
"What are you doing, Kotetsu!!"
Just when I thought she bowed politely, her head was grabbed by the revived Kotsubaki-kun.
What is this?
"Fue! M-Me...!?"
And since they have the same surname, a stray bullet hits Isane... What is this??
"Nn! Ah, wrong, wrong! Not you... You Kotetsu! What a confusing surname!!"
"You too! Why are you making Sister cry!!"
Wow... It's getting out of hand... What is this???
"...Let's just leave the two of them and go ahead."
"Eh! I-Is that okay!?"
Well, for Isane, her sister is fighting.
Naturally, she'd be worried.
"It's okay, it's okay, it happens relatively often. Even Captain Ukitake being in that hermitage is a usual thing. Come, let's go."
"Eh... Lieutenant!?"
Isane looked back and forth bewilderedly, and eventually followed behind me.
"...Wait, this isn't the time for this! Please wait, Lieutenant Yukawa!!"
"Ah! Kotetsu, you bastard!! Wait, I'm going too!!"
-----
"Well, Lieutenant Yukawa. Sorry for the trouble."
"No no, Kiyone-san asked me."
Inside the hermitage, Captain Ukitake was lying down.
However, since we are here now, he has sat up to respond.
The Captain comes to the Fourth Division about once every two months for regular checkups, but even compared to then, his complexion remains good.
Good trend.
His lung disease seems to have improved considerably.
At worst times, he came to the Relief Station every other day.
Compared to that, it's heaven and earth.
It's the result of long-term medical treatment and Kiyone-san's daily dedication.
"I heard about that. It seems Kiyone caused you trouble; I am truly sorry."
Of course, that dogeza incident reached Captain Ukitake's ears too.
I mean, squad members of the Thirteenth Division came to the Relief Station and saw the scene, so it's natural for it to reach his ears.
Also, I was told through Isane that Kiyone-san was scolded.
"Well, let's say her extraordinary feelings for Captain Ukitake went out of control. Let's end this story. It's been a month already."
"I appreciate you saying that. Kiyone, you reflect on it too."
"Yes..."
Kiyone-san and Kotsubaki-kun are sitting near Captain Ukitake.
And I am sitting facing the Captain, and Isane is behind me.
The positional relationship is like that.
So, I can clearly see Kiyone-san who is dejected from being scolded and Kotsubaki-kun with a "serves you right" expression.
"But thank you for that feeling. I am always saved by your Kaido."
"Captain...!!"
Ah, the expressions reversed. Became delight and gununu.
"Let's end the talk here, I would like to start the treatment immediately... Is that okay?"
"Ah, of course. Anytime."
"Also, since my massage has mainly targeted women, I don't know how effective it will be for the male Captain Ukitake..."
"Ahahahaha, you are being modest. I have known Lieutenant Yukawa's skill well since you were still the 20th Seat. I am expecting a lot."
Nostalgic... Back then was when I was still a high-ranking officer...
"If you say that, I have to show my skill. Then, I will begin. Isane, give me the tools I entrusted to you."
"Yes, these, right."
On the way, Isane carried the massage tools for me.
I refused saying it was fine, but she insisted that carrying luggage is natural since her position is lower.
From among the tools, I take out oil, incense, and a large amount of cloth just in case it gets dirty.
"And Captain Ukitake—wait, eeh!?"
"Ooh!!"
"Oh my! Oh my!!"
"A, awawawawa...!!"
"According to Kiyone, I heard I should take off my clothes... Was something strange?"
In the brief moment I looked away, Captain Ukitake had taken off his clothes.
He took off his Captain's haori and Shihakusho, and is in just a fundoshi!
Skin color! Skin color everywhere!!
As expected of being sickly, his body lines are thin overall.
Still, he is indeed serving as a Captain of Shinigami. Though thin, he is firmly toned and muscular.
If I made him wear black boomerang pants, they would suit him very well.
But what catches the eye more than anything is the whiteness of his skin.
White!! Really white!!
Wow... He has whiter skin than a clumsy woman...
Plus, since he is a little shy, there is a strange sex appeal...
Kotsubaki-kun is somehow doing a guts pose.
Kiyone-san is excited and her face is bright red.
Isane is also looking firmly through the gaps of her hands covering her face.
Are you guys okay with that...? Especially Kotsubaki-kun...
'...Slurp.'
Nubatama!? Calm down!! Come back!!
You, at least, stay calm!!
'Hah!! W-What was I doing just now...!?'
It's okay, you can still recover!! Pretend that didn't happen!!
"...Umm, that's right. I was a little surprised because you took them off before I instructed... Then, I will lay a cloth so it's okay to get dirty, please lie on it."
So, Captain Ukitake's massage started.
I knew it from the appearance, but touching it makes it even clearer.
His body is rock hard. It's a remarkably trained body.
The rugged sensation typical of a male is amazing...
Even with slimy oil, it's rugged enough to be felt.
This is a little... my heart beats faster touching it.
Ah, but his body is quite fatigued after all.
He seems considerably tired from the assaulting disease demon.
Kneading a little, I understand that area well.
"Is there any part you want me to focus on?"
"Let's see... The back, maybe?"
"Back... Ah, around here."
"O... Ooh... t... there, there... as expected, you are skillful..."
This area is especially stiff.
And perhaps because he spends a lot of time lying down, there are signs of bedsores just a little.
Repairing the damaged parts too... using Kaido and spiritual pressure irradiation together... there.
"Oooooh! There, there... a little stronger... ah... t..."
An incredibly pleasant-sounding voice went up.
He was quite tired, so I think this area is especially effective.
"This is, the Lieutenant's massage... First time seeing it..."
"Eh? Sister, you didn't know?"
"Y-Yeah..."
"Why? You're in the same squad, so there should be plenty of opportunities."
"That is... I decided when to ask!"
"Hmm...?"
They are talking behind me.
But I can't afford to care.
Because I'm concentrating on Captain Ukitake's massage and—
"...t!! ...ooh!!"
—For some reason, Kotsubaki-kun, breathing heavily and staring intently, bothers me to no end.
Is this boy excited seeing me? Surely he's not excited by Captain Ukitake's semi-nudity?
That path is a path with many thorns growing... It's a rose...
The massage proceeded to the stomach side as is.
Since the Captain has a chronic lung disease, I treat the chest area intensively.
It's legal! Legally touch as much as I want!!
...But this is not oppai (breasts) but papai (pecs)...
And, even though it's papai, the color is incredibly beautiful, which is also...
'Slurp.'
So you, return to your senses!!
'N-No, it is different!! Certainly Captain Ukitake was wonderful, but—'
That's enough, go deal with Blanc and calm down.
And so, the massage is like this.
Usually, it would be a bath after this, but this time I wipe off the oil with a cloth... and done.
"Yes, it was like this... how was it?"
"Wow! Wonderful!! How long has it been since my body felt this light!? If there is an opportunity again, I request it!!"
"Fufu... Thank you. Ah, please wash off the sweat in the bath soon."
After all, it makes me happy when they are pleased.
If only the opponent wasn't papai, it would be a perfect score...
Captain Ukitake after the treatment really became energetic.
Kiyone-san must have understood that too; she looks happy.
Kotsubaki-kun... let's pretend I didn't see him.
"Lieutenant... that was amazing!!"
And Isane was constantly moved.
...After this, I was told, "I became very energetic. I know you are busy. But every half year... no, even once a year is fine, could you give me a massage regularly!?"
...Uu, I feel like I'm being asked knowing I'm weak to that kind of thing...
And the weak me nodding yes...
-----
On the way home.
'My Lord, My Lord!'
What is it?
'I feel like I can do anything right now!!'
...You've been doing whatever you wanted until now, haven't you? Can you still rampage...?
'Well, please save that for later fun!!'
Ueh... I have nothing but a bad feeling.
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