"Damn, you actually live in such a nice place."
At Toshiro's residence, Renji looked at the exquisite small house with a decent-sized yard attached, feeling somewhat envious and resentful.
After returning from the Principal's office, Toshiro went back to his place to wait for news. Except for Aizen, everyone else followed.
"Can't be helped. Who told me I'm a genius? Also, communicating with my Zanpakuto requires a quiet place." Toshiro wore an expression that said, "I'm also helpless."
"Damn it! Saying you're helpless but showing a bragging face! Just wait. I'll surpass you someday... Actually, forget it, I'll surpass Kira instead." Renji said, somewhat lacking confidence.
"Um, Hitsugaya, aren't you worried about how this matter will be handled? After all, the other party is a noble." Izuru Kira said with concern.
"No need to worry. It'll be fine... absolutely." Toshiro believed the academy wouldn't abandon an unprecedented genius like him over a single noble's offspring.
"I'm sorry, Toshiro. It's all my fault." Momo said guiltily.
"Silly, it's not your fault. By the way, Hinamori, would you like to come live here? The conditions are quite good." Seeing Momo feeling self-reproachful, Toshiro quickly changed the subject.
"Ah, n-no, thank you." Momo blushed.
"Hehehe, Hitsugaya, you're still young. You need to learn restraint." Renji and Kira grinned suggestively.
Toshiro had sweat drops on his forehead. Renji was one thing, but he hadn't expected Kira to be a closet pervert too.
Toshiro swore he absolutely meant nothing else earlier. He just thought the living conditions were better here and wanted Momo to come live together.
Momo blushed so hard she practically steamed.
"Are you two looking for a beating?" Toshiro clenched his fists threateningly.
"Hitsugaya, calm down, calm down." Kira hurriedly said.
Knock, knock, knock.
Suddenly, knocking came from the door.
"You two got lucky this time. I'll answer the door first." Toshiro said.
With a creak, Toshiro opened the courtyard gate. The visitor wore a straw hat, a pink haori, and had stubble on his chin.
"Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Kyoraku Shunsui, Captain of the 8th Division." Kyoraku still looked lazy.
"Hello, I'm Hitsugaya Toshiro. Please come in." This wasn't Toshiro's first time seeing Kyoraku.
But that was while watching the anime.
"Everyone, this is Captain Kyoraku of the 8th Division." Toshiro introduced after entering the house.
"Hello, Captain Kyoraku." Everyone said respectfully, then introduced themselves.
In their eyes, a Captain was a significant figure.
"Mmm, hello. I came mainly to inform you that the Captain-Commander personally intervened in this matter. It's resolved now. You can continue studying peacefully." Kyoraku said.
"Whew." Everyone secretly sighed in relief, even Toshiro.
Though he guessed it would be fine, he couldn't rest easy until the outcome was clear.
"Abarai, Kira, thank you for this time." Toshiro said to Renji and Kira.
"Don't mention it, Hitsugaya. We're friends now, right? Abarai." Kira said.
"Well, we went through hardship together this time. I guess I'll let you be my friends." Renji said with tsundere tone, though it wasn't cute at all.
'So this is what friends are like? Feels pretty good.' Toshiro thought to himself.
"And Captain Kyoraku, thank you for going out of your way. As thanks, let me treat everyone to a meal." Toshiro said.
"I won't join. With me there, you won't feel at ease. Next time, I'll treat you to drinks." Kyoraku declined and left.
After all, Kyoraku was a Captain. His presence made Renji and the others somewhat reserved.
"Hey, Hitsugaya, can I bring one more person? I have a friend I'd like to introduce to you." Renji asked.
'A friend? Must be Kuchiki Rukia... no, just Rukia for now. Perfect, I can meet the original work's Heroine.' Toshiro thought.
"Of course." Toshiro said.
"Great. I'll go get her. Let's meet at the main gate later." With that, he hurried off.
"Then, Hinamori, Kira, let's go wait for them at the main gate first." The three of them headed to the main gate.
After waiting a while, they saw Renji walking over with a girl who had an onion-like haircut.
"Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Rukia, Renji's friend. This guy Renji must have caused you a lot of trouble. Please forgive him." Rukia greeted everyone.
"Wha-?! Rukia, you! I didn't cause any trouble! I helped a lot this time!" Renji said angrily.
"Actually, Abarai really did help this time." Watching their bickering, Toshiro spoke up.
Bickering was just their way of interacting.
Seeing the two standing together, Toshiro couldn't help but recall the [IchiRuki] vs [IchiHime] shipping wars.
Actually, in his past life, Toshiro was [IchiRuki], but ultimately, Ichigo married Orihime.
Renji also ended up with Rukia, and they even had a child.
That matter had saddened Toshiro for a long time back then.
But now, Renji was his friend. Regarding their romantic lives, he'd let things take their natural course.
"Alright, it's getting late. Let's go." Toshiro said.