"Women's Soul Reaper Association?" "Yes!"
While I was working in the Captain's office, Isane said such a thing to me.
"You haven't been a member for a long time, Captain, so I thought this would be a great opportunity now that you've become a Captain!" "Women's Soul Reaper Association, huh..."
While murmuring, I unintentionally cast my gaze into midair.
I knew about the Women's Soul Reaper Association only by name. As the name suggests, it is an organization where female Soul Reapers are active. The activities are...
...Oh? Now that it's mentioned, I don't really know much about it, do I...?
Since it has "Association" attached to its name, it must be an organization for female Soul Reapers. Do they work to make things and rules that only consider the male perspective more suitable for women? Something like that...?
...Ah! Saying that reminded me!
Do you know Gikongan? It's a pill that forcibly extracts the soul from the body, the thing Ichigo and others use when becoming Soul Reapers. They complained that the name was "not cute" and changed it from "Gikongan" to "Soul Candy"!!
It was created by Captain Hikifune, but back then it was still called Gikongan. It was renamed after she went to Squad 0. I wonder what reaction she would have if she knew the Gikongan she made was given such a lovely name?
...She would definitely accept it wholeheartedly. I can visualize her happily saying something like, "Soul Candy, huh. Isn't that cute!!"
Oops, I digressed. Anyway, like that, it's a gathering that carries out activities for female Soul Reapers.
By the way, I haven't joined for a long time.
"Um, was there some problem...?" "No, it's not like that. It's just that I haven't joined until now, so I wondered if it would be okay to show up this late in the game."
The reason I didn't join? I was busy with various things. Work, training, also practice, massages, and massages. So my attention didn't really go there... Also, you know, I'm a man on the inside... so I feel kind of apologetic.
I didn't care at all whether the name "Gikongan" was cute or not... Even when I heard it was renamed to "Soul Candy", I only thought, "Is that so."
"It's okay! We don't care about that at all!!" "I-Is that so...?"
I was taken aback by Isane, who was inexplicably fired up.
"It's no problem! Because, despite how I look, I am a Director! Ehehe, I'm actually a bit high-ranking within the Women's Soul Reaper Association!" "Is that so...!?"
You were a Director, I didn't know that.
"Yes! By the way, the Chairperson is Captain Unohana!" "Really!?"
What is that person doing without me knowing!?
"So please, Captain~!" "I understand. I won't say I'll show up every time, but to save Isane's face..." "Thank you very much!!"
For some reason, my hand was grasped by Isane, and she thanked me while shaking it vigorously.
"Actually, the President has been telling me to 'Bring the Captain' for a while now... I finally managed to do something about it..." "President... who is that?" "It's Yachiru Kusajishi-san from Squad 11, you know?" "Really!?!?"
That child is the President!?!? Seriously, what kind of organization is this...
"W-Well, fine. More importantly, it's fine to join, but you're not going to tell me to go to the Association right now, are you?" "That will be fine. The next meeting is, let's see... in six days. I will introduce you then."
She checked her schedule lightly and told me.
"Six days later, understood." "Yes! Please leave the guidance perfectly to me!!"
Just for now, Isane looks inexplicably reliable.
Even so, six days later, huh... Would it be rude to go empty-handed?
—Six days later.
"Hey, Isane... what is this...?"
Since she said we were going to the Women's Soul Reaper Association's hideout—first of all, what is a hideout?—I had Isane guide me, and I was brought to a certain building in the Shin'o District. I thought it would be held here, but apparently, that was wrong. I was guided to a certain room in that building, and inside that room, there were only four palm-sized stakes.
"What is this... it's a warp device to head to the hideout, you know?" "Warp device!?"
What is that, I've never heard of it...
"Wait a minute, my understanding can't keep up... Um, first why a hideout? And why is a warp device necessary to head to the hideout? Isn't it fine to just rent a conference room somewhere normally?" "Hmm... that is... well, please try entering. You will understand if you do." "Ah, wa...!"
Ignoring my confusion, Isane took my hand and led me straight into the room—or more accurately, inside the area surrounded by the four stakes. And before I knew it—
"Here, Captain. We have arrived." "Where... is this..."
—Just as the name warp device implies, we had moved to an unknown place in an instant.
Is this inside someone's mansion? Perhaps one of the rooms? It is inexplicably spacious, yet very magnificently built. Inside the room, several female squad members who must have arrived earlier are already lined up.
...Oh?
I feel like I know this place. This atmosphere, or how should I put it? A familiar smell. Or rather, my senses remember it...
There is only one such place.
"...Don't tell me this is the Kuchiki manor?" "Yes, that is correct."
When I unintentionally muttered, Isane answered as if it were obvious. Wait a minute!? What does this mean!?
"Ah! It's Airin!!"
Faster than I could ask, I heard 3rd Seat Kusajishi's happy voice.
"You came, Airin!!" "Yes, President! I did it! I properly brought the Captain!" "Umu! You did well, Isanen! It is a great deed!!"
Isanen, huh... Her nickname exploded again. No, that's not it!!
"Um, 3rd Seat Kusajishi?" "No way! If you come here, Airin has to properly call me President too!" "...T-Then President. I have a few questions." "Umu! Ask me anything!"
Perhaps because she was called President, she is taking an inexplicably haughty attitude. It might be a little cute.
"Why do you call it a hideout? Why is the location the Kuchiki manor? Why a warp device—" "Ah!! Airin, you're holding something!! Sniff sniff... smells delicious..."
Where did "ask me anything" go? She completely cut off the flow. As her nose sniffed out, I brought a souvenir. It's something like sweets, though. But I brought it in a tiered food box wrapped in a furoshiki, how did she know—
"I got it!!"
—Before I could say anything, it was snatched away in the blink of an eye. When I realized, it was taken, and the lid was already opened. With sparkling eyes and drooling, she was looking into the tiered food box.
"Wow! What is this, what is this!! It looks super delicious!!" "I made it as a refreshment, fluffy rolled omelet. Please help yourselves, everyone."
What I'm doing is like a sibling to thick rolled omelets, but it's a dish like castella or cake made by using plenty of eggs and baking it slowly over time. Since it is made sweet—
"Nnn~!! It's sweet and delicious! Happy~!!"
—The taste is as you can see. President Kusajishi has stuffed her mouth full like a squirrel and is melting her face.
"Ah! President, that's unfair!!" "Lady Yukawa's home cooking!! Me too, by all means!!" "Oh, this is quite..." "Ah! Momoretsu-chan is also unfaiiir!!"
Everyone who had already arrived gathered around and is eating. I made a lot, but I wonder if it will be enough...?
And so, there is no one left to answer my questions.
"I will answer." "Kya!"
The moment I thought that, I was called out to as if aimed for.
"You startled me... Vice-Captain Kurotsuchi?" "Yes. It has been a long time, Captain Yukawa."
The one who called out was Squad 12's Vice-Captain Nemu Kurotsuchi. The artificial Soul Reaper created by Captain Kurotsuchi. A cool-type beauty with black eyes and black hair and no expression. Her blunt bangs and braids suit her well.
What should be noted is that her breasts are large. Also, her hakama is too short, making it look like a mini-skirt. Her slender bare legs are extremely enticing.
'The point that her panties might be visible with just a little movement is also high points!! Just because she is expressionless in normal times, the emotional face she occasionally shows is indescribably irresistible!! Above all, the scent of eros she exudes!! The guy who made this one is quite a pervert!!'
You can't really talk about others either, though.
Furthermore, sadly. I don't have the opportunity to touch her because Captain Kurotsuchi's guard is tight. Even if the daughter says "I'm going for a massage," the Papa doesn't allow it. If there is an opportunity someday, I will massage you!
"So, what is the answer?" "First, regarding the designation 'hideout'."
Ah, the question I tried to ask earlier.
"According to the President, 'Because that's more secret-like and cool'. Also, utilizing a room in the Kuchiki manor plays a role in calling it a hideout."
It was because it was cool...
"Second, regarding the use of the Kuchiki manor. It is because this place is spacious, magnificent, and comfortable." "...Without permission, right?" "No, that is incorrect. Previously, it was without permission as you say, but we obtained the permission of the head of the house."
Eh!! Byakuya permitted it!? He nodded well...
"Ah, he happens to be here." "Happens to be?" "Everyone, I apologize for being late."
When I turned my gaze in the direction she faced, Hisana-san appeared from a revolving door like in a ninja house.
"...Eh? Don't tell me Hisana-san is also in the Women's Soul Reaper Association?" "Yes, as you guessed. A while ago, she found us, and in exchange for providing the location, she asked to be allowed to join herself."
...Well, Byakuya would give permission then. Since it's Hisana-san's request. Hisana-san is also greeting the squad members nearby. She is completely familiarized. Unexpectedly, she might be enjoying having more friends of the same sex.
"I deduced the third question is about the warp device. That device was prepared for us by Mayuri-sama. I installed it so that everyone in the Women's Soul Reaper Association could move to the venue easily."
...Other than moving easily, it's to sneak in without being found, right. Definitely.
"I will answer if you have any other questions?" "No, thank you."
When I replied, Vice-Captain Kurotsuchi bowed as if to say "Work is done" and left, joining the circle of the rolled omelet scramble.
I got the answers, I got them, but... Looking only at the result, they are using the Kuchiki manor without permission, involved the family members, and as a result, are occupying it. Why is that OK!? What is this!? Is it weird that I feel doubtful!?
"The Women's Soul Reaper Association was an amazing place..." "Ah! Yukawa Onee-chan!!" "Eh, Tokiya-kun!?"
There is absolutely no time for my heart to rest!
Next to arrive was the eldest son Tokiya-kun, who was born to the Kuchiki family a little while ago.
"Yay, it's Onee-chan! Did you come to participate too, Onee-chan?" "Yes, that's right." "Yay! I'm together with Onee-chan!!"
Tokiya-kun is still about the height of a toddler, about kindergarten age. But his appearance resembles Byakuya. Can I call it a softer version of him? Anyway, he is a boy who will definitely be handsome when he grows up. He is full of energy like a child, and I have served as his playmate several times.
Occasionally, I get a summons from the Kuchiki family. As if to say, "The child you delivered has grown, look!" I am called on specific anniversaries. When I visited like that, we played together several times. Rukia-san and Abarai-kun are also called together and serve as this child's playmates.
Though my main job every time I'm called becomes health checkups and medical interviews. When I was called for the commemoration of Tokiya-kun standing and walking, I almost cried in various meanings. I was happy, though. Ah, the red bean rice I ate then as a celebration was very delicious. Since I was taught how to make it, I want to treat someone if there is an opportunity somewhere.
"Hey hey Onee-chan! Shoulder ride! Give me a shoulder ride!!" "Yes yes, easy task. But be careful." "Yay! It's hiiiigh!!"
Tokiya-kun likes shoulder rides. Is he happy because he can look down from a high place? But if so, Abarai-kun is taller than me... but he doesn't pester him. I wonder why?
"Oh my, Doctor Yukawa. You were here." "Hisana-san, hello. Yes, it turned out I would be joining from today."
Hearing the noise of the shoulder ride, Hisana-san also came over.
"You know, I'm also in the 'Ssociation!" "Heh, is that so. Then you are my senior." "Yup! Ehehe, Senior!!"
Um... Association, right?
"...Is it okay even though Tokiya-kun is male?" "It's okay! Because Tokky is cute!! Right?" "Right!"
Before I knew it, President Kusajishi, perhaps satisfied after eating the rolled omelet, had also come. So, Tokky, is it.
"W-Well... he is accompanied by a guardian... maybe it's fine...?"
Come to think of it, Hisana-san joined even though she isn't a Soul Reaper, so let's just consider it my loss if I think too deeply.
Even so, not a single red flower but a single black point. Only one boy among female squad members. Surely this child is being doted on in various ways.
'How envious!! A harem already at this age!! Is he the master of the harem!? Kuh, as expected of the heir to the Kuchiki family... His innate rank is different from ours!!'
...Hey, I'll say this just in case. Even if you say harem, it's with his mother? He can't do strange things, you know?
'Mu...! That is a little... a turn-off...'
"That rolled omelet was super super delicious!! Airin! Come to Squad 11 after all! Make food! Ken-chan and Retsu-chan are there too! Hey, come on!"
Retsu-chan... You are about the only one who can call Captain Unohana that.
"Eeh! What is that Yachiru-chan! I want to eat too!!" "Airin made it and brought it! Let's eat together too, Tokky? Over here, over here." "Yeah!" "Ah, wait a moment!"
Pulled by the President, I was also made to participate in the circle. Perhaps she was being considerate of me, the newcomer.
Ah, and also. As for the essential activities of the Women's Soul Reaper Association, in the end, this day ended with just eating rolled omelets, drinking tea, and talking.
It's not a friendly get-together! Is that okay!?
However, I was able to talk with female Soul Reapers from other squads. I was able to establish contacts with girls I usually have little involvement with, and I was implored to do something about massage reservations, so there was quite a profit.
Later, "Fluffy Rolled Omelet" was introduced in the Seireitei Communication. It seems someone from Squad 9 who was there picked it up. For a while, inquiries flooded Squad 4, and it was tough. What was tougher was that I continued to be expected to bring "refreshments" at every meeting from then on.
I don't have that much of a repertoire!!
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