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If we keep dawdling like this, we'll fall behind.

"Hey, Matsushita."

"……Um?"

Soi Fon rarely calls him by his name, so upon hearing his voice, Matsushita Yusuke turned around.

He saw the other person standing with their arms crossed, looking at him thoughtfully.

"I don't know why you suddenly have this feeling, but in my opinion... you are much better than those other good-for-nothing guys."

and so.

"Even if other captains in Soul Society encounter problems one after another, I don't think someone like you will die."

"...?"

It took the person a few seconds to react.

Were you just comforting me?

"Figure it out yourself!"

Yusuke Matsushita chuckled silently. Soi Fon usually maintained a haughty and unapproachable demeanor. Her willingness to set aside her reserve and cheer for Yusuke was, in itself, a form of compromise.

A haughty demeanor only becomes truly appealing when it occasionally softens up like that...

She raised her head slightly, as if gesturing to him with her chin, and spoke in a nasal tone.

"After all, a menace like you should be left until the very end to be dealt with."

"Ha ha……"

Yusuke Matsushita smiled slightly, but did not respond.

He simply and naturally thought about all the things that might happen next, and the famous scene of betrayal that might appear in the future.

If that time comes, if Matsushita Yusuke follows the hairspray maker in front of everyone...

So what kind of expression will this guy, who looks so disdainful, make?

Unable to make a judgment, Yusuke Matsushita hesitated for a moment, then seemed to remember something and suddenly stopped, speaking to Soi Fon.

"This is a rare opportunity, so let me ask you something... Soi Fon, if something happens now that I can't explain but have to leave, will you still choose to believe me after everything settles down?"

Perhaps it was because the topic was too serious, or perhaps it was simply because I sensed the subtle atmosphere.

Soi Fon didn't answer immediately, but instead said "Huh?" as if she was a little stunned.

"What did you say?"

268: The difference is...

After asking the question, Soi Fon seemed to think that the question was too stupid and superfluous.

He couldn't help but chuckle, shaking his head and flicking his right hand as he spoke in his usual playful and disdainful tone.

"You're always so unreliable. As for what I'm used to... well, I've been through a lot, so I'm not going to be that uncomfortable."

"Do not……"

Yusuke Matsushita pondered for a moment, then raised his hand and scratched the side of his face.

His gaze fell downwards, revealing a thoughtful expression... After pondering for a while, when he raised his head again, some completely unfamiliar outlines of Soi Fon appeared in his eyes.

“I might be joking normally, but I’m serious today. Soi Fon… I want to know what you really think.”

The sudden seriousness, and the subtle atmosphere that emerged at that moment...

Soi Fon could clearly sense the difference between the person in front of her and the person she usually was.

The worst thing you can do when discussing something with someone is for both of you to be thinking from different perspectives and to be unable to communicate effectively.

Soi Fon, however, would not make such a mistake. Realizing that she was not standing at the same angle as Yusuke Matsushita, she quickly adjusted her expression and spoke at that moment.

"Wait a minute... have you run into some trouble lately?"

Before Matsushita Yusuke could respond.

She started talking to herself.

"That must be it, otherwise someone like you wouldn't be making that face... So, is it something bothering you that you can't discuss with others?"

She quickly stepped forward and approached Matsushita Yusuke.

She instinctively crossed her arms over her chest, but only halfway through the movement before letting them go as if she felt it was inappropriate.

Her expression showed a slight hesitation, and after a moment of hesitation, Soi Fon still reached out her right hand and quietly pressed it against his cheek.

"Have you been too tired lately?"

"..."

Yusuke Matsushita suddenly felt unsure of how to begin.

At this moment, looking at the concerned expression on the person in front of him, his heart was filled with a myriad of thoughts.

how to say?

I'm slightly...touched?

After all, whether in his daily life or at work, Matsushita Yusuke always thought about things from Aizen's perspective.

Maintaining a cautious and prudent approach, they continued to proceed step by step, until they finally swayed and touched the other side of the shore...

Thinking of this, Matsushita Yusuke suddenly sighed, covered his face with his right hand, and gently pressed it twice.

"Sorry, I do seem to be a bit tired lately."

Having dodged Soi Fon's palm, Yusuke Matsushita's face showed his usual smile.

—I have to say, it was quite dangerous just now.

Because Matsushita Yusuke suddenly felt an urge to reveal his innermost thoughts.

Sometimes, when you've been suppressing your emotions for too long, you just want to let them out, especially with activities that require a lot of mental effort... You know, even a prisoner needs friends to help him relieve stress.

What about Yusuke Matsushita?

Complaining to his boss was pointless, and he had no one he could truly trust, which sometimes left him feeling isolated and helpless.

Fortunately, I've developed the ability to self-regulate over the years.

"I'm fine now, you can go back."

Soi Fon looked at him with a suspicious expression.

"Really?"

Why would I lie to you? Everything's definitely alright now.

"..."

Soi Fon tilted her head and stared at Yusuke Matsushita's back, seemingly hesitating for a moment.

He then jogged over and grabbed the man's left wrist into his arms.

As she pulled downwards, her gaze swept in the opposite direction, and a distinct blush appeared on both sides of her cheeks.

As if the act of speaking itself made her feel ashamed, Soi Fon's voice trembled noticeably as she spoke softly.

"Tonight... come to my room... I'll comfort you..."

……hold head high?

Are there any special programs?

Matsushita Yusuke immediately beamed with joy.

Hey, this is great! It gets me all excited, bro!

Perhaps the smile was just too 'disgusting,' or perhaps Soi Fon herself felt that she had been too blunt.

After a pause that sounded like she was choking back a sob, Soi Fon shook off Matsushita Yusuke's arm. She turned her head to the side, gently pressed her cheek with her hand, and said in a rather reproachful tone.

"If you don't want to come, fine! How can you be so embarrassed to let others say things like that?!"

"No, I'm coming. Also... are tomorrow and the day after tomorrow okay?"

Soi Fon didn't answer, but instead covered both sides of her cheeks, looking at Matsushita Yusuke with a somewhat aggrieved expression.

"Will this make you happier?"

Forget it.

"As long as you're happy..."

Wuhu~

If I had known that being affectionate occasionally would be so effective, I wouldn't have had to live this miserable life!

However, despite what was said, Matsushita Yusuke, who was holding Soi Fon in his arms, still secretly showed a slightly troubled expression.

It's one thing to feel at ease, but the main focus should be on other aspects.

We need to take a long-term view and plan carefully...

Thinking of this, as if he had made a decision, Matsushita Yuu suddenly opened his mouth and spoke.

"By the way, Soi Fon. I have to go out tomorrow, so I'll have to trouble you to handle the team's affairs during the day."

"Busy again? Have you been going out too often lately?"

"There's no such thing as a job without being busy, right? I'll take you shopping next time I have some free time, and we can grab something to eat and drink."

Yusuke Matsushita raised his right hand and gestured for a while, then said with a smile.

"How was that izakaya we went to last time? I think you really liked their lemon-flavored liqueur?"

"I just happened to feel like drinking that day! I didn't particularly like it!"

"Ha...you're still so stubborn."

The tenderness and subtle feelings between the two dissipated under the full moon of Seireitei.

The following day, Yusuke Matsushita also left the Eleventh Division's territory early.

Just as he had described to Soi Fon yesterday, he was going to a place that no one else would have expected—not even his own superiors had informed him beforehand. Matsushita Yusuke turned around and entered Rukongai.

Because this place is far from the political center, it is difficult to detect even if one uses spiritual power to open a spatial passage.

and so……

Snapped.

With a crisp sound, the illusory clone stood on the other side of the shattered mirror and waved to Matsushita Yusuke.

"Come on, don't waste time."

Faced with the urging of the virtual clone, Matsushita Yusuke nodded happily and squeezed his body into it.

At that moment, Matsushita Yusuke disappeared into the Soul Society.

269: Journey in This World

"Mr. Kurosaki, regarding your wife's recent health condition..."

Kurosaki Isshin, holding the filming photos, touched the back of his head and nodded vaguely.

Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh...

What's all this jargon? There's too much technical jargon; I don't understand it at all.

And why is it all katakana?! Just use kanji! Who can understand this?!

That's what they say.

Considering the considerable amount of money spent on the medical examination, Kurosaki Isshin could only sigh helplessly, take a small sip of tea, and continue reviewing the contents.

Therefore, in conclusion...

"Your wife is recovering very well. If this continues, she should be able to be discharged tomorrow."

oh?!

The gloom on Kurosaki Isshin's face completely disappeared, and his expression became extremely bright.

But soon, as if he had remembered something, he hurriedly continued to ask.