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The Kuchiki family drank a lot of cherry blossom wine, but this was the first time Aoki entered the Kuchiki family's mansion.

The coming-of-age ceremony of the Jingling Court nobles, most of the participants were the god of death, and the god of death didn't have any clothes to change, so he came in a black and dark outfit.Of course, there are also nobles, and the gorgeous kimonos are particularly eye-catching in the blackness.

Aoki Aoto came here with Takashi Watanabe, a year of day and night training not only made her lose contact with Ichimaru Gin, but also became even more unfamiliar with the [-]th team.The college students who joined the team at the same time had already formed their own small circle, and Aoki felt ashamed to follow the unfamiliar old team members.The only Kuchiki Byakuya who can have the cheek to ask to go with him is the protagonist.

Inadvertently making friends.

It was not only Aoki who was walking with Watanabe, but a large group, mixed in the chatting and laughing crowd, Aoki thought it would be better to come alone.

At this time Watanabe said: "Why doesn't Tsuchimikado speak? Was it infected by the rotten wood?"

Aoki came back to her senses, one year of training was not enough to blunt her tongue: "Be lazy. You need to use your brain to speak, just listen to it, how easy it is."

This answer is much gentler than when she was in Mao.

Before Watanabe had time to answer, a soft voice replied: "Oh, I'm too lazy to steal."

The silver-haired boy passing by reached out and grabbed Aoki while speaking, because the girl actually made a backward movement the moment he spoke: "Really, it's been long enough to be awkward."

"Watanabe-kun, I took you away." Ichimaru said with a smile.

Takashi Watanabe dared to stop him: "Please feel free."

"I didn't get into trouble." Aoki said dryly.

"Then why are you avoiding me? It's been a year." Ichimaru Gin's tone was light, but he didn't let go of his hand.

"I just want to concentrate on training." The girl squinted and refused to meet the boy's eyes.

Ichimaru Gin smiled: "Oh, will I make you distracted?"

Aoki suddenly turned back and squinted at Ichimaru: "No, what is hiding from you, have you looked for me this year?"

The silver-haired boy finally let go of his hand: "I just want to understand you."

Aoki raised his eyebrows: "Excuse me? Then you just know why I avoid you, why are you asking?"

Huge things don’t necessarily change people. Escaping from the worm’s nest failed to change Aoki’s arrogance, but Aizen’s smile without saying anything made her feel scared. She has been cautious until now, and will continue to do so for a certain period of time.

Small things are easier to hit people.

Because of guilt and unable to face it, Aoki avoided Ichimaru. This is an irresponsible escape that dare not face the result.How could this cowardly Aoki speak out to Ichimaru, let alone he was the person involved.

She didn't have the face to say that he knew.Aoki also knew that Ichimaru knew.When Ichimaru greeted Aizen without changing his face, and deliberately changed the topic, Aoki knew that Ichimaru guessed what she was worried about.

I don't know when it started, there was such a tacit understanding between them.

Aoki was ashamed to say it, and Ichimaru Gin was also embarrassed to say comfort.

——It’s okay, Xiao Aoki, even if I get involved, I don’t blame you.

Ichimaru Gin felt goosebumps just thinking about it.

This is not the first time for Aoki Qingtong to hide from him, the last time was in Ruhun Street, after he brutally killed Yokosuka's ghost, disguised as Matsumoto.

But this time the situation is obviously different, the boy really can't think of a solution, so he can only let it go.

Let it be, one day they will return to the way they were before.

The result is a one-year wait.

Facts have proved that boys' patience is limited, and Ichimaru Gin couldn't help but go to catch Aoki.

One catch.

Ichimaru laughed at his own thought.Then he thought that even if he laughed because of this, no one would notice, the boy couldn't help laughing out loud.

Aoki, who was walking beside him, turned his head sideways: "What are you imagining?"

"No, it's not a brain supplement." The young man managed to hold back his smile, "I just think—ah, it's great that someone can talk to me like this again."

Aoki took a step to the side: "Have you been possessed by something unclean, Ichimaru Gin?"

"Instead of guessing like this, it's more realistic to say that I have a dual personality." While speaking, the two of them had already reached the gate of the dead wood house. .

Aoki and Ichimaru took out invitation cards and entered smoothly.Ichimaru's seat at the vice-captain level was far away from Aoki's.The boy asked: "Do you want to sit with me? It must be a good seat."

Aoki replied: "I don't want to court death yet."

Ichimaru Gin just said that, not reluctantly: "Wait for me after the banquet." He followed, "Speaking of which, Tsuchimikado-san's social network is very limited, so let's make more friends."

Aoki's answer was low and low: "It's not my race."

Willful complaints were exchanged for Ichimaru Gin's tacit smile.

Not my race, too clear code words.Under Aizen, he is indeed not in the same camp as the people around him.

That's right, there are indeed some things about Aizen that I want to convey to you, Ichimaru said again: "Remember to wait for me."

Aoki nodded.

Then the two walked to their respective seats.

The boy on the road suddenly realized that if he hadn't ordered Aizen, he probably wouldn't have gone to Aoki on purpose today, ahh, Ichimaru Gin is also cowardly.

The seats are arranged completely according to the status level, one area for the captain, one area for the vice-captain, one area for the chief officer, and one for the level team... It is very difficult for the level team to get an invitation.If there was, it was because of his status as a nobleman, so he naturally put on formal clothes and sat in the noble area.

It can be described as a simple and rough partition, but it brings practical convenience.Every class has topics that every class is passionate about.

During a banquet, the conversation cannot always revolve around Kuchiki Byakuya.The captains mentioned Ichimaru silver in the chat.In the past year, Aizen has been bringing Ichimaru with him, and his intention is very obvious. He wants to train the boy to be a captain.

And now, the vacant captain seat is only the third team.Although Aizen's aboveboard approach was a little too conspicuous, it saved a lot of trouble.

Jingle Chunshui spoke first: "It's rare to see Captain Aizen taking care of a person like this."

Lanran smiled gently and said, "Silver is very talented, I'm afraid I'll bury him in my hands." He smiled wryly, showing proper frankness, "To be honest, I don't think I can control him."

The captains present all showed a little surprised expression.

"Hey, Captain Aizan, what you said..."

It's a good thing that Ichimaru Gin has the ability, but Aizen said so, it seems that the young man who is still the vice-captain has already disobeyed him as the captain.

This is not a good thing.

The man smiled gently and helplessly, quietly laying the groundwork for the future confrontation between Ichimaru and himself.

Late at night in Jinglingting, under a lonely moon, Ichimaru and Aoki walked in the deserted and abandoned aristocratic area. The traces left by them when they sparred a year ago have not been erased, and they are deeply embedded in the ground wall.

Under the moonlight, Ichimaru Gin was enveloped in a gentle halo, and the boy asked: "As I said just now, at a certain point, Aizen and I will become two opposing parties. Tosen will carry out his righteous insistence. Neutral, completely at the same pace as Jinglingting. Little Aoki, which side are you going to stand on?"

Aoki did not answer directly: "Is there only an option without a friendly reminder?"

Ichimaru Gin thought for a while: "Tosen's side is undoubtedly the safest. Aizen has a lot of followers because of his personal charm, and he won't be isolated if he is a little too aggressive. On my side, Aizen is the opposite... Xiao Aoki, you Say?"

"The future is worrisome." Aoki defined, "My choice has long been clear. Didn't I say that when you become the captain of the third division, get me out of the sixth division. Captain Kuchiki will not give face to the younger generation .”

"Really, since it's been decided a long time ago," Ichimaru Gin pretended to be aggrieved, without the slightest sign of dissatisfaction, "Then what kind of friendly reminder is needed?"

"I just feel that there is such a person who can talk to me..." Before the girl could finish her words, her voice fell away, and she stopped talking.

Ichimaru continued with a bit of sarcasm: "Is it 'nice'?"

Aoki gave him a disdainful look, and then turned around. The soft expression on her face before turning around was something Ichimaru Gin had never seen before.

Under the moonlight, a glimpse.

—Not so good, idiot.

——It's really happy.