
It had been a month since Itsuki was finally able to turn off his mystical eyes and was now finishing up a training session today. The ground was filled with snow as winter arrived. Rangiku is seen sitting wearing a coat over her green kimono as she stares at Itsuki as she trains, unsure of what she feels in her heart. It always happens when Itsuki smiles at him or when he sees him practicing. Gin glanced at his training and then at Rangiku before giving a understanding grin and starting to leave. By the time Rangiku realized, he was gone, a glimmer of worry flashed in his eyes but then his attention was immediately gathered by Itsuki.
At first Gin and Rangiku were surprised by his training, wondering for what reason he did it. Itsuki is caught off guard when they ask him because he never prepares an answer, so he only gives a childish and cliche answer about him who feels useless and wants to help them. Although he really wanted to help them in the near future, they did not need to know about the future full of thorns. Although there will be small moments of happiness, just experiencing these relaxing yet satisfying days is enough for him because he knows it will be over soon.
Itsuki noticed Rangiku's delicate gaze on her but chose to ignore it. It left him with a complex feeling as entering into a relationship as early as this did not even cross his mind. No one can say about the future but for the time being he would rather act unaware of it because it can be attributed to him being his crush. Although he is not an otaku, it is every man's dream to have a harem. Especially in this world because there are Yoruichi Shihouin, Kuchiki Rukia and many others. He never knew if he would make a harem or only have one woman and make her happy but he would cross the bridge when he got there, now all he needs to do is increase his strength so that he can help his friends and try to prevent it. Gin's death in the future.
When he finished his practice, he went to the hut, where a warm towel was prepared, to wash his sweat. Looking at his body, faint signs of muscles began to be seen on his body, although not much but compared to his previous thin body it was a good change. His tattered black kimono was already there accompanied by a small coat. After drying herself with a towel, she put on her kimono and tied her hair into a tall ponytail while coming out, leaving a few strands flowing down the side of her face.
He tried to remember the timeline he was on at the moment but could not come to a conclusion. It was not mentioned when Rangiku and Gin met but he knew that it was in the summer or spring and they joined the shin'o academy 111 years before the main plot.
He also knows that Gin wants to join the academy because of his desire to kill Aizen.
Finally realizing Gin's absence, Itsuki turned to Rangiku
"My emotions, have you seen Gin?" Itsuki asked the still absentminded harpy who was leaning on his arm
Surprised by the sudden question, his hand slipped as he fell backward somewhat comically.
Surprised by what happened, Itsuki could not help but let out a small laugh that riveted the other party.
He answered getting back up while gathering his thoughts and archiving this moment into his deepest memories as a small red hue appeared on his face.
"So, he never tells us where he goes every time he goes. It was like that before we even met you"
His skin started to look gloomy and gloomy air surrounded him. A rare panic was seen in Itsuki's eyes as she tried to comfort him by changing the subject.
Failing to find a subject to change, Itsuki is left with her mouth open unsure how to proceed. Seeing his friend's antiques, Rangiku laughed out loud, his gloomy atmosphere that had previously been swept away. Realizing she was being laughed at, Itsuki covered her mouth as she returned to her apathetic self with a hint of red appearing on her face. As the red color faded, a small smile then appeared on his face as my Rang was now back to normal. However, a glimmer of worry flashed across both of their eyes simultaneously.
The day passes as usual when Itsuki goes to collect firewood, seeing Gin will not return anytime soon, while Rangiku stays and takes care of the hut. No matter how small, the house was home for the three of them. As the sun begins to set, Itsuki returns home carrying a sizable amount of firewood that is not feasible for someone who looks 13 years old. Itsuki realizes that having reiatsu improves his body's abilities. Even Rangiku can lift more than the average man. However, for Itsuki he can lift more than Rangiku and even Gin who has more reiatsu than usual and he trains his body. His reiats also felt a little denser than Rangiku's or Gin's because he always emptied his reiats to push himself in training.
"I came home" Itsuki said as he entered with a pile of firewood.
He put them aside and took some to light a fire in the middle of the room. As the sun finally set and darkness slowly enveloped the souls of the people, there was still no sign of Gin returning home. A worried voice walked into his ear
"Is Gin here yet?" Rangiku asked while giving him rice and eggs.
The condition of his third life becomes much better as Itsuki is always out to perform miscellaneous tasks for a small number of right. It becomes the currency of the soul of society. So, occasionally all three can eat properly. He can also buy a more comfortable, albeit used, bed for all three and get better tableware and plates. Overall, it could be said that the living conditions there had improved.
Seeing the worried look on Rangiku's face, Itsuki reassured him as she escorted him to bed after enjoying a meal together. Although Rangiku may have feelings for her, Gin and Itsuki consider her as someone they should protect. As Rangiku fell asleep, Itsuki started meditating while lying down while slowly increasing his reiats and making progress in obtaining his fourth partition which would allow a total of 256 thought processes.
Time gradually passed and there was still no sign of Gin and as soon as Itsuki thought he would not come, a faint sound of footsteps rang out in his ears. There was a certain burden on these footsteps, but no doubt it was Gin's. As Gin entered the hut, he gently put down the firewood he had collected with the others and walked towards his bed. There was no visible change on his face aside from the lack of a smile but Itsuki could feel a trace of killing intent being emitted from Gin.
'He must have seen Aizen'
Itsuki says nothing and continues to pretend to be asleep as Gin lies down and falls asleep with Itsuki following shortly afterwards.
The following days, the situation repeated itself and although Rangiku did not show it, Itsuki knew that he was worried. There are times when Gin never comes home at all and only arrives in the morning and sometimes, he comes home smelly with blood. Even though he tried to hide it, Itsuki with his high senses could still feel it.
Finally, Itsuki couldn't take it anymore and decided to do something. So, one night, after Rangiku fell asleep, Itsuki stayed awake and waited outside the hut until Gin came home. He did not wait long when he saw Gin coming out of the forest.