[Death · Bailu] Flower Story

one wish

"Eh?! Is it already this time?"

From the elegantly furnished room came the vigorous wailing of the second young lady of the Kuchiki family, startling the birds that got up early in the courtyard to scatter and fly in all directions.

The air is clean and the weather is fine.

Well, it looks like another peaceful day, nah.

"Sode Shirayuki, and this is for Captain Ukitake, too bad I'm going to be late..."

"Miss, your outfit is..." The big bag and the small bag just got out of their small yard in a hurry, and someone who was about to use Shunpo was interrupted by the old butler of the Kuchiki family.

...? !

After being reminded by the housekeeper and counting the days, I remembered that a few days ago my elder brother said that we would come together for the spring festival today.She lowered her head to look at her well-dressed Shiba outfit - she completely forgot about it.

Who told her to be restrained by an adult to recuperate from her wounds since she woke up, and she can only hug the pillow every day in a daze, which is like sleeping in the dark?By the way, there is also that dream that pops up from time to time to tease her.

Rukia rushed back to the room to find the kimono in a hurry while greeting the Yume family in her heart.

It has been ten years since the great battle recorded in the history of the soul world. For the god of death, ten years is just a moment, and it can fade a lot of memories... But the dream in the virtual circle is too real, It caused her to be groggy all day long these days, and now she even forgot that it was rare to go out with her elder brother, it was terrible.

I was used to fighting, and I thought my heart was strong enough, but in that dark and empty dream, because the enemy and companions disappeared, I was extremely panicked.

Even because of that back that never looked back, she was so desperate that she almost lost the courage to wake up, when did she become so fragile?

Rukia, you are still far behind.

On the day when I woke up in the [-]th team building, the memory of the past seemed to be blurred, and I didn't understand what happened and where I was.The goal is your gray pupils, the corners of your lips tightly pursed, your indifferent and quiet expression is the same as usual, but you can't hide your pale and tired after staying up late.

I was worried that you were disappointed in me, but you brought water to me.

I'm very worried that you think I've humiliated the Kuchiki family, but you suddenly said that when you get better, you will accompany me to make up the spring festival.

Hurriedly returning to change her clothes, the moment Rukia raised her legs, she realized that the kimono specially sent by the housekeeper for the Kasuga Festival is really not suitable for rushing... Fortunately, I thought I had to get up early for work today, otherwise it would be really hard. I don't know how angry the eldest brother will be.In this way, while thinking about it, he walked towards the hall with small steps.

"Good day, brother, I've kept you waiting for a long time..." He saluted deeply, and secretly glanced at Bai Zai's expression.Fortunately, it seems that there is no impatience.

"Well, is your body alright?" He tilted his head, and "coincidentally" witnessed her sneaky expression no matter how she looked.

"Ah...yes, it's completely healed." Someone next to him shrunk into a Chabi shape and replied cautiously.

"Then let's go." The same flat tone, as if talking about the weather.

Of course, there are many festivals and festivals in the world of corpses and souls like the real world, and when Rukia is free, she is often dragged by Luanju Xiaotao and the others to join in the fun.On the eve of the New Year's Eve, the tall pine gates in front of each house sway with the wind; during the spring festival outings and various worships, the girls' skirts are entangled with the lingering green smoke in the temple; The fiery red lanterns all over the mountains and plains guide the way home; the dotted river lanterns floating slowly in the Obon Festival slip into the dreamland with the thoughts of relatives... All kinds of festivals are not so much praying for gods and offering sacrifices to ancestors as people asking for help Ask yourself for a little excuse, find some fun to entertain yourself and others.

Such a pleasure, it seems that it has nothing to do with a single person every time.

But at this moment, this person was walking unhurriedly one step away from Rukia.This cognition confused her a little, but she was more flattered.

60 years, the person in front of me seems to be only familiar with the back.The spring breeze blew his black hair and silver-gray cloak, bringing a faint black atmosphere, mixed with the warm sunshine.

Rukia wrinkled her nose and frowned. She knew that her elder brother loved Heifang the most, but she always felt that this fragrance was too lonely and lonely, and it seemed a bit incompatible with the beauty of spring.The corners of his lips curled up in a self-deprecating manner. Nobles paid great attention to the combination of seasons and fragrances, and the eldest brother must be much more aware of this than she is.

Now it's time to switch to Sakura Chiyo [1], she blinked but said nothing.

The straight path leading to the Kuchikiya Shrine is lined with beautiful pine trees and ginkgo trees, and the continuous vermilion torii gates are hidden among them.Stepping on the flat stone slab, Rukia suddenly remembered the day she officially entered Kuchiki's house 60 years ago.A little later than the current season, the housekeeper led her through the spacious front hall, and at the end of the approach, she saw the thin and tall figure, Bai Zai in white uniform was looking up at an unknown place.The long black hair was scattered on the shoulders, drawing an elegant arc, and the figure reflected the spring sun, but it seemed to be more dazzling than the sun.He turned around and listened to the butler's report, but his eyes flicked over but stopped at her side again.

She heard the clink of beads on his cloak as he turned.

"Is that Rukia?" There was no sorrow or joy in the faint voice.

"This will be your home from now on, just call me brother."

Just call me brother.

She shook her head, trying to get rid of those old memories that should have been thrown into the trash can long ago, and narrowed her eyes slightly as she stared at the back in front of her.This man who blocked the sunlight in front of her but was gilded by the sunlight was the strongest Patriarch of the Kuchiki family in the eyes of others, and the elder brother in her mouth.In the short time she had been in contact with him, everything about him was noble and indifferent, conforming to all the laws of nobility she had learned.Rukia walked behind him, feeling his breath sweeping like waves, deep and powerful.She always felt that there was a heavy feeling, which made her heart sink heavily.

She just looked at it like this, following every step. She hadn't looked at the road carefully after 60 years behind him, and she didn't need to look.So no matter how beautiful the scenery on the way, it began to recede rapidly and lose its bright luster.

The quiet and tall figure in front of him has a power that seduces blind obedience.

Bai Zai felt the spiritual pressure of Xiao Nizi behind him start to drift.He knew she was distracted again, just like she always did after him.

If she likes it, let her go.

He is confident in his ability to take her anywhere he wants.

This is his glory.

When Rukia came to her senses, Byakuya had already stopped.She didn't need to salute deeply again and apologize to Bai Zai for "I'm rude", it's all because the light almond-colored Tang silk kimono with flowing cloud pattern is so dignified that she couldn't walk.She looked up and moved forward, hoping to see where it was.But Bai Zai's voice came from the front, she was slightly taken aback.

"Those things in the past few days, I missed the New Year's visit." It's more than just missing the New Year's visit. She was relaxed and lethargic alone, and the whole rotten wooden house was turned upside down by her. What she missed might be a rare occasion in decades. .

"Ah, that's right..." In fact, I heard it wrong, right?

"Then let's make up for the spring festival together. At this time, it's time to remove the black square." He stroked his sleeves, with a graceful and leisurely posture.

She tilted her head, staring at the quiet and elegant ancient shrine with a puzzled expression.

Will her wise and powerful patriarch and elder brother also want to join her?Is this the reason why I mysteriously told myself to go out early in the morning a few days ago?

She lowered her eyes, hiding the flash of a smile in her eyes.

Conscientiously fetch water from the stone court to wash hands, and shake the rope hanging under the big bell.

Rukia clasped her hands together and closed her eyes.

Snapped.

Snapped.

Snapped.

Three high-fives reverently, this time the brother and sister have an unexpected tacit understanding.Presumably, there are as many people who have never seen Bai Zai celebrating festivals as there are people who have never seen Bai Zai attending gods.It's just that Rukia couldn't care less about being surprised at this time.

Are you waiting for me?Is it because of this that the black square of winter has been used so far?

"God, forgive Rukia for being late." She thought silently. "The new year must be spent safely, my lord."

She closed her eyes reverently and bent over.

So she missed it, and the person beside her slowly turned her head, and those gray-purple pupils just watched over quietly.

Hanasa Monogatari

one, wish

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The author has something to say: Note:

[1] In the Heian period, there were six famous incenses in accordance with the seasons, "plum blossom", "lotus leaf", "attendant", "chrysanthemum", "fallen leaves", and "black square". "Sakura Chiyo" is the author's own name, because Fei Zhen passed away when the white plums were in full bloom, and Bai Zai could justify not using the "white plum" incense... I guess... )