Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

"I just want to be with my brother. I don't need any gifts."

"But I've already prepared it. If you don't want it, I won't need it. Wouldn't that be a waste?"

Looking at the shy Rukia, Aozaki Mayuki smiled and couldn't resist reaching out to gently rub her round, adorable cheeks.

"Besides, even after you accept the gift, you can still stay with me, right? Don't you want to go out with me?"

Upon hearing Aozaki Mayuki's words, Rukia's eyes flashed with anticipation, but it was quickly concealed by shyness.

She lowered her head and said softly:

"elder brother……"

Aozaki Mayuki smiled, took Rukia's hand, felt the warmth from her palm, then slowly stood up and led her away from the Aozaki residence.

As they reached the door, Rukia suddenly remembered something, stopped, turned around, and called out to Kotetsu Isane inside the room:

"Goodbye, Yuon-nee-nee... Remember to take good care of yourself."

Hearing this, Kotetsu Isane, who was lying on the bed, showed a helpless smile.

She gently lifted the blanket and waved to Rukia, signaling her not to worry.

Seeing this, Rukia stopped and turned around to continue following Aozaki Mayuki forward.

The two chatted and laughed along the way, seemingly forgetting everything around them.

Finally, they crossed the front yard of the Aozaki family and headed straight for the outside of the Aozaki family mansion.

Chapter 306 There is time

Inside the spacious eight-bearer palanquin, Rukia tightly gripped Aozaki Mayuki's hand.

She tried her best to control her body and prevent herself from falling into Aozaki Mazuki's arms.

And those bright, large eyes kept looking around.

"Brother Zhenyue, what exactly is the gift you gave me?"

Since leaving Seireitei, Aozaki Mayuki has maintained a mysterious attitude, which makes Rukia curious.

"Guess for yourself..."

Unmoved by Rukia's coquettishness, Aozaki Mayuki simply smiled mysteriously and responded.

"Brother Zhenyue, I really can't guess."

Rukia shook her head helplessly, a hint of anxiety showing on her cute face.

To outsiders, she always appeared rigid and submissive.

But in front of Aozaki Mayuki, she was as lively and adorable as an innocent little girl.

"We've traveled quite a distance, we should be arriving soon."

Aozaki Mayuki gently lifted the sedan curtain, looked outside, and then turned to Rukia, saying:

"If you really want to know, why don't you go out and take a look?"

Upon hearing this, Rukia could no longer contain her excitement.

He immediately reached out and lifted the curtain in front of the sedan chair, eagerly sticking his head out.

Looking at the building in front of her that was both familiar and unfamiliar, yet perfectly suited to her aesthetic sense, Rukia was momentarily stunned.

She stared wide-eyed at the building in disbelief, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her.

"How did my brother do that?"

Rukia asked excitedly.

"Do you like it? This tavern was destroyed by fire before, and the landlady didn't want it anymore, so I bought it."

Aozaki Mayuki whispered in Rukia's ear, her voice filled with tenderness.

As one of the poorest areas in Rukongai, the entire Inuzora area appears dilapidated.

Yet, in such a poor place, stood a beautifully decorated tavern.

A sign made of an adorable rabbit hangs at the entrance of the tavern, and the decor, both inside and out, is exceptionally luxurious.

In stark contrast to its surroundings, it stands like a jewel in this desolate land.

"Is the landlady alright?"

Rukia asked instinctively.

Aozaki Mayuki was taken aback, then chuckled and shook her head.

She really is a kind child...

Seeing Aozaki Mayuki shake her head, Rukia finally felt relieved and happily walked inside.

"Da da da……"

Rukia carefully stepped onto the tavern floor, wearing straw sandals.

Each step was accompanied by a soft thud, as if afraid to break the tranquility.

Her gaze slowly swept across the interior of the tavern, her eyes filled with nostalgia.

The interior of the tavern has changed dramatically, but it still evokes memories of the past.

Although those memories may not be pleasant for her.

Rukia's gaze fell on a table with a bouquet of flowers on it.

That was an autumn cherry blossom, also known as a cosmos.

It is said that the Latin pronunciation of this flower sounds a lot like the Japanese word Rukia.

She gently stroked the petals, feeling their softness.

It was as if I could see myself sitting there, with a happy smile on my face.

But she knew clearly that she was not happy at that time.

Was that smile on his face a reflection of himself now?

Rukia looked at her past self and laughed.

"what do you think?"

Aozaki Mayuki walked in from outside and stood quietly beside Rukia.

His lips curled up slightly, revealing a warm smile.

He thought Rukia would like it here because it held their shared memories.

This is a place worth remembering.

"The styles don't seem to match..."

Rukia turned around and looked at that familiar figure, her heart filled with joy.

She hurried forward, like a joyful little bird.

"Really? I thought you really liked rabbits. If you don't like them, just have Gin Ichimaru redecorate."

Aozaki Mayuki smiled indulgently, a slight upturn at the corners of her lips.

He caught Rukia's soft, delicate body in his hands, gently inhaling her delicate fragrance, and whispered tenderly in her ear.

This tavern was designed by Aizen, and Aozaki Mayuki thought it looked pretty good.

The design quality of the indigo dyeing is beyond question.

Although there were many inexplicable rabbit patterns in the tavern.

But it doesn't look messy; in fact, it has a unique kind of beauty.

To persuade Aizen to include the rabbits Rukia liked in the design elements, Aozaki Mazuki spent a long time trying to convince him.

Aizen was extremely unwilling at first.

What's the difference between this and having him build strange, giant statues in Hueco Mundo?

But Aozaki Mayuki agreed to help him complete Urahara Kisuke's latest newly developed game.

He agreed.

According to him, he simply wanted to learn about the latest inventions of the genius Kisuke Urahara.

It's not that I'm interested in playing games, or playing games with Aozaki Mayuki.

That's not what I meant...

Rukia looked up, her eyes full of smiles.

"I mean, this shop is so good, it seems a bit inappropriate to open it here."

Aozaki Mayuki smiled helplessly, looked at the girl in her arms, and said softly:

“What’s wrong with it? If I say it can be opened, then it can be opened. If those ronin dare to cause trouble, let them come to me.”

When did the ronin of the Inugami district dare to defy the Grim Reaper?

Do you really think everyone is Kenpachi Zaraki?!

Even if Kenpachi Zaraki disagrees, just watch me break his legs and that's it!

However, seeing those deep purple eyes staring at her without blinking, Aozaki Mayuki was stunned.

Aozaki Mayuki stared into Rukia's eyes and found that her eyes reflected only her own image.

Her eyes revealed a deep sense of dependence.

"Brother...I also want to give you a gift..."

Rukia blushed like an apple and slowly approached Aozaki Mayuki, speaking haltingly.

Looking at the girl he had raised since childhood, Aozaki Mayuki was as expected...

He... couldn't help it.

So they kissed.