[Death Doujin] Ink dyed white smoke

On January [-]nd, it snowed in Soul Soul Realm.

Holding an elegant Japanese umbrella, Moran Kanyi was wearing a gorgeous dark green Furisode kimono, and followed Aizen Soyousuke with small steps. The destination of the two was the venue of this year's New Year's meeting of the superior nobles.

"Please let me hold the umbrella for you! Miss Moran." Seeing Moran Xianyi stepping carefully, Aizen Soyousuke stopped after a while and reached out to her.

"Well, that's troublesome, Captain Aizan." Handing the umbrella to the other party, Moran Kanyi adjusted the hem of the kimono with a sigh of relief, while pulling the coat and the feather cape tightly.

On the grounds that she made an appointment with Captain Aizen to go with her, she declined the sedan chair that Butler Suzuki prepared for her to arrive at the venue, and the price was two extra layers of warm coats.

Three days ago, when she participated in the activity, she sweated a little and was blown by the wind, and then she was sick for two days. She was also very helpless.

Fortunately, although the head hurts, it is not impossible to do anything.

During the two days that she was ordered to stay in the house to recuperate, Moran Xianyi completed the ikebana work at the New Year's party as scheduled, and at the same time wrote the New Year's letter to her friends and superiors and asked the housekeeper to send it out for her.

On New Year’s Eve, I watched the New Year’s Eve with my grandfather, Suzuki butler and his wife, and talked about the past year’s interesting stories and insights in the present world; on January [-]st, after offering sacrifices to the ancestors, I played some small games in Moran’s house with several visiting female gods of death. .

Even though I am sick, I still have to live a more fulfilling life.

Every day in the new year is very important, but for the high-level nobles in the soul world, the most important thing is the new year party.

The venue of the regular meeting is different every year, and it is provided in turn after coordination among the nobles.Last year, the venue was in Moran Mansion. For that day, Moran Mansion prepared for half a year.

Although it is thankless, laborious and costly, hosting the New Year's Party is considered an honor among the nobles, so not many house heads would refuse.

In the past New Year's regular meeting, after providing the exhibits required by the organizer, Moran Kanyi always avoided it in the name of work. Most of the time, Moran Soichiro attended as a representative, and occasionally he would appear with his grandfather if he couldn't avoid it.

I thought it would be the same this year, but Mo Ran Zong Yilang told Mo Ran Xianyi four days ago that he and a few friends would go to Liuhun Street to visit his mentor who had retired for a long time and had just returned from a wandering at this year's New Year's regular meeting, so they could not go.Therefore, this year she is bound to be the next head of the family, and will attend as a representative of the Moran family.

"Captain Lan Ran, thank you for being willing to accompany me in your busy schedule." Mo Ran Xianyi said softly, while leaning into the umbrella again, "Although it is a New Year's party, it will not be too pleasant occasionally."

Lan Ran walked steadily, turned her head to look at her specially made up face, and said kindly: "Miss Mo Ran doesn't need to care about me, there are not many things that can make me unhappy."

"Everyone says Captain Blue Ran is gentle and steady," Mo Ran Xianyi let out a long breath, "It would be great if Xianyi could have half of your good temper."

Even when she was abrupt that day, it was just a gentle "thank you", without any discomfort.

Oh, what a good man, Captain Aizan.

"Miss Mo Ran, in fact, I also have times when things don't go my way." Lan Ran smiled lightly, "For example, now."

Moran Xianyi was taken aback when he heard the words, and said in panic: "Did Xianyi do something? I'm really sorry, Captain Blue Ran."

"Yes." Replied lightly, Aizen gently pulled Moran Xianyi closer to him, "You said too many respectful words to me---and you don't rely on me even though I'm by your side. "

"Captain Aizen, you are making fun of people again." Moran Xianyi turned his head and smiled, "Although I want to change, but that's how it is with habits. If you like leisure...no, if you like me to take it easy on you, I will effort."

"Well, it sounds much more pleasing to the ear." Lan Ran smiled, "Miss Mo Ran, low self-esteem should not be the scenery you should have."

After almost slipping again, Moran Xianyi thought about it and lightly supported the other's arm: "I know, I just don't like myself enough. In fact, I always think, if I learn the swastika when I graduate , Can I satisfy everyone? If I can satisfy everyone, will I have confidence now?"

Moran Xianyi sighed, then seemed to think of something, and patted his cheek lightly.

How can the New Year's Eve sigh, it doesn't count.

"Did Miss Moran come to any conclusion? If you learn the swastika?" Aizen looked at her movements and found it very interesting.

Mo Ran Xianyi shook his head and looked straight ahead: "I know too well what I look like, and I will always repeat the same mistakes."

"Speaking of this," the two walked for a short distance, Moran Xianyi seemed to have thought of something, "Although I have heard about it, I haven't seen Captain Aizen's Zanpakuto's first interpretation yet!"

Aizen narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard the words, a little surprised.

Moran Xianyi focused on the snow in front of him, did not notice the change in the other party's expression, and continued: "When I was still in Zhenyang, I forgot what the reason was, and I always missed your demonstration; I have no chance to go to the front line to see it after entering the team. , What a nice name."

"Miss Mo Ran, do you want to see it?" Lan Ran raised the corners of her lips, and nodded expectantly when she saw her, "Another day! I didn't wear a sword when I went to the appointment today."

"It's good if you don't draw the sword, it's easy." Mo Ran Xianyi breathed a sigh of relief as he stepped on the long steps of the upper-class noble Xia Dalu's house.As expected of a family headed by women for generations, the servants carefully cleared the snow off the steps.

Pass the invitation letter and the family crest token representing the identity to the guard for inspection, and the two of them went to the main hall under the leadership of the waiter.

Calling the waiter to keep the coats and shawls of the two of them, Mo Ranxian adjusted the kimono without any trace, and then put on a proper smile to deal with the probing eyes of others.

The next head of Xia Dalu's family is still young, and currently all family affairs are handled by the elders.Seeing Moran Xianyi and Aizen Soyousuke appearing together, the female elder quickly put down her work and came forward to greet her.

The Moran family has a close relationship with the four great nobles. Although they behave in a low-key manner, secretly as long as the nobles understand that they can even be called the heads of the upper nobles.

Mo Ran is always kind and doesn't have too much ambition for authority.After encountering the accident of his daughter-in-law, he directly resigned from all duties and concentrated on raising his granddaughter.

In the past, when he attended the New Year's party of the senior nobles, he had a short chat with the organizer, checked the exhibition site to confirm that it was correct, and then left with his granddaughter.Even though the nobles were very curious about the young girls around him, they had no chance to get to know him better.

"Hey, I don't know who is making such a big show, so it's the eldest lady of Mo Ran's family." On the way the butler led the two to visit the venue, a low and hoarse male voice suddenly came from behind.

The two stopped involuntarily when they heard the sound, and both looked back.It was a middle-aged man with a goatee, dressed in low-key and luxurious clothes with a family crest embroidered on it, giving the overall impression of majesty and solemnity.

Mo Ran Xianyi frowned imperceptibly, but still had a smile on his lips, nodded his head lightly and said, "Long time no see, Master Fujido."

"You're not polite when you meet people, where is the upbringing that Mo Ran's family is proud of." Fujido snorted softly, then raised his eyes and squinted at the man beside Mo Ran Xianyi.I always feel that this face is somewhat familiar, but suddenly I can't remember it.

"Master Fujido, today I am here as the next Patriarch of the Mo Ran family." Mo Ran Xianyi smiled without disobedience, "If you really practice the courtesy, it is not in accordance with the etiquette."

"Hey, I heard that the daughter of Mo Ran's family was sent out to the world and came back after learning some bad things. I thought it was a joke. When I saw it today, it really happened." Although Fujitang was a little untenable, he insisted Some things to belittle Mo Ran Xianyi, "Not only are you more eloquent, but you also take famous and unknown men around, which really ruins our noble family style."

"Master Fujido, it's a trivial matter how you want to belittle me because of personal grievances." Moran Xianyi raised his eyes to look at Aizen, who still had a kind face beside him, relieved a little, and said slowly to Fujido indifferently, "But if it involves My lord next to me, forgive me for not being able to continue talking with you calmly."

"Hey, is it possible that he is still the son of some noble family?" As a nobleman second only to the Moran family, Fujido thought that everyone else was inferior to him, and his tone was full of contempt.

"It's not such an honorable status." Aizen, who had been quietly at the side all this time, spoke slowly, and the mirror reflected for a while, "I'm just an ordinary god of death."

"It's not ordinary." Mo Ran Xianyi saw Fujitang's proud expression of "as expected", and after thinking about it, he introduced, "This is the captain of the fifth team, Yu Li, you still have to call him What about adults!"

Without the representative captain Haori, Aizen in private clothes looks like an ordinary person.In addition, he has a gentle temperament and a low-key behavior. It is very rare for people who are not the god of death to see him.

After Fujitang seemed to have remembered something and his face turned blue, Moran Xianyi explained softly: "Grandfather can't attend today, so I invited Captain Aizen to accompany him, hoping to get his opinion to improve the work. "

"Y-so that's the case!" Fujido tried to pull out a smile, "Then I will step down first, so as not to disturb Captain Aizen's elegant mood."

After speaking, he left quickly without looking back.

"Hey, Captain Aizen, your identity is really useful." Mo Ran smiled leisurely to himself, "It saves the elders from finding a stranger for me to accompany me; and it can also block the harassment of the Fujitang family."

For some aristocrats who have nothing to do, the status of the captain of the Thirteenth Guarding Team is enough to make those who want to trouble her stay away.

"That man just now..."

"That is Mr. Todo Ryu, and his son serves as the twelfth seat in your fan team." Moran Xianyi smiled at some noble ladies and explained, "It seems to be called... Todo Yusuke! "

"I don't have any impression." Lan Ran put her hands into her wide sleeves, and a few faces flashed in her mind, but they couldn't be connected with their names.

"Todo Yusuke is the same as me, nothing special." Moran Xianyi recalled, "But unlike his father, his style is low-key, and because of this, he may not be the next head of the family. Although his eldest brother is still there Mao is studying, and the Sixth Division has already prepared a position for him, and he is in the limelight."

"Miss Mo Ran is clear." Ai Ran said casually, stopping in front of the calligraphy works she was interested in.

"It's nothing, I was the one who went to Zhenyang to review his eligibility to join the team." Taking the roster handed over by the waiter, Mo Ran Xianyi signed it casually.

In addition to providing an opportunity for various families to communicate, the New Year's Party also indirectly demonstrates the strength of the family.In addition to their own collections, most families will display things that the family is most proud of—usually business related.

If the guests are willing to leave their names on the roster, it represents the recognition of the exhibits and is an encouragement to the family.

Moran Xianyi didn't have much thought about the exhibits, but just insisted on whichever side made Aizen stop to appreciate, she signed her name.

"Even if his father spoke badly to you?" After signing his name, Aizen and Moran Xianyi went further inside.Usually the more noble the family, the more comprehensive the protection of the exhibition area.

"Let's talk about the facts!" Mo Ran Xianyi reckoned that he was about to reach his exhibition area, and he quickened his pace unconsciously, "What's more, if it is only because of my father's fault, I would feel guilty if I think about it. Deep."

Seeing people standing in front of the joint exhibition hall of Moran's house and Fujido's house from a distance, Moran Xianyi stopped, and decided to stay away and go later.

After receiving the hot tea handed over by the waiter, the two took a rest in the rest area arranged by the organizer.

While waiting for the crowd to disperse, Moran Xianyi simply introduced to Aizen the relatively well-known senior nobles in the soul world.

"Did you see all kinds of skills along the way just now? Each family has its own characteristics. For example, Fang Xia Dalu's family is in charge of the skill of making weapons, while the family of the leader of the Beijing band is good at martial arts. They This year is no different from previous years, all of them are collections of joint exhibition weapons." Sipping hot tea, Moran Kanyi pointed to the exhibition hall to the side, "There is a Kabuki family that is very popular with the nobles of the Soul World—the Saotome family, The show is naturally the performance record of the past year and the promotion for this year's performance. The head of the Saotome family is my friend for many years. How should I say the princess Taketori played by him... Well, it has a special flavor, and it is highly recommended to watch it .”

"In order to maintain a good life, the nobles naturally have to work harder to develop their careers." Seeing that the crowd had dispersed, Moran Xianyi put the teacup on the waiter's plate, and stood up with Aizen, "The management is not good Or the aristocratic family that has been marginalized or even attacked will decline, I hope that by the time I take over, don't 'corrupt' the family style as Mr. Fujido said."

Moran Xianyi smiled softly, and led Aizen to his exhibition area.

Standing still at the door, Mo Ran Xianyi bowed elegantly to Lan Ran in the eyes of a few scattered guests: "Welcome Captain Lan Ran to the world of Mo Ran's family."

Even though it was still winter outside, the hall was decorated with flowers that are common in all seasons.

The walls are dotted with strings of wisterias of different varieties and postures; in the corner are delicate and small glazed vases with pink and tender bell flowers like wind chimes.

In the center of the hall, to highlight the family crest of Moran's family, there is a pot of pure white and flawless white camellia, which is in the most beautiful bloom at this time.

There are several sets of exquisite and luxurious kimonos hanging on the wall. Peony, plum blossom, white crane and other symbols of auspiciousness and wealth are delicately embroidered one by one stitches. One set is even pasted with a large piece of gold leaf, which is full of momentum.

In recent years, the presentation of exhibits in the hall has been made by Moran Xianyi who draws the design drawings by himself, and then entrusts the craftsmen who work closely with him to construct according to the drawings. The elders just chatter a few words in the process and let her do it.

Only in this matter, the elders are particularly relieved of her.

"Is this the ikebana work Miss Moran mentioned? Hey, it's really good!" Aizen looked at the work in front of him attentively and praised softly.

The utensils used in this work are very special. They are formed by overlapping several colorful hollow glass spheres blown into a circle. The steel wires connecting the glass spheres are subtly covered with twigs and flowers.

The flower material is blue and white mixed morning glory, and some small and cute carnations are dotted in it. The overall concept is full of childishness.

"And that one." Moran Xianyi pointed to another work surrounded by some noble girls not far away, "That one is more inclined to let everyone draw something fresh, and it can't be regarded as a ikebana work in terms of rigor."

Under the glass is a beautiful bouquet of roses, while outside the glass are some beautiful handmade pastries.There are cupcakes with rosette-shaped icing, and handmade cookies baked in the shape of cherry blossoms, topped with a few real cherry blossoms.

Both works are her perception of the past year's life in this world.

Whether it's human, whole, or even imaginary, she wants to express gratitude in her own way.

After appreciating carefully for a while, Aizen slowly retreated to Moran Xianyi, and gave up his seat to other guests who had just entered the hall.

Afterwards, the two of them leaned towards the less popular side of the hall tacitly, and Aizen said, "I seem to understand why Todo is so hostile to you."

It was obviously a joint exhibition hall of the two, but the kimono exhibition hall in another area was obviously neglected by everyone.

Mo Ran Xianyi raised the corners of his lips slightly when he heard the words: "This is also the reason why we never engage in unnecessary verbal disputes with that lord."

The easiest way to hit an enemy is to crush him with strength.

Taking the writing brush handed over by the waiter of Moran's house, Aizen Soyousuke readily signed the roster.

After Moran Xianyi carefully checked whether there was any damage to the work, the two walked to the courtyard. There were refreshments carefully prepared by the organizer in the pavilion, and Mo Ran Xianyi had to express his gratitude to the organizer again.

"Captain Lan Ran, have you heard of Yunhe House or Yun Yin House?" Putting on his robe, Mo Ran Xianyi asked.

"The most famous clothing store with the best reputation, I'm afraid there will be no one who has never heard of it in Seiling Court!" Aizen replied with a smile.Although he had heard of it, he didn't know until today that it was the property of Mo Ran's family.

"Then have you heard of Fujiya?" Moran Xianyi smiled, "It is the family business of the Fujido family. It has been established for a long time, but it was not until 100 years ago that it became famous among the nobles."

For first-grade kimonos, look for Yunhe, and for second-grade kimonos, look for Fujiya.

This is not only a joking name among the nobles, but even the commoners in Liuhun Street pass it on by word of mouth.

It's not that the quality is really bad, but that Fujiya is too high-minded and only willing to accept business from nobles.

Yunhewu has set up a branch in Liuhun Street, the price is slightly lower, but the quality is still first-class.Even if ordinary civilians can't afford it, there are still hidden cloud houses that can be rented.

After a long time, the gods of death who entered Seireitei from Ruukon Street only know Yunya but not Fujiya, which further widens the gap between the two.

Looking back at the long history of the Moran family, they did not start with the clothing industry, but the Todo family.

That's why Moran Soichiro proposed to cancel the joint exhibition of the two conventions at the noble meeting, and only Fujiya exhibited clothing.

It's a pity that it was finally overruled by the good-faced previous Patriarch Fujido.

They firmly believe that one day, the Fujido family will completely overwhelm the Moran clan in the joint exhibition.

"Captain Lan Ran, do you love flowers?" Mo Ran Xianyi turned his head to look at the man beside him and asked again.

"I admire the posture of flowers." Ai Ran repeated what she had said tirelessly, "Miss Mo Ran, do you love flowers?"

"As long as you are a member of the Moran family, you should love flowers." Moran Xianyi said with a faint light in his eyes, "Our family started with flower art, as long as it is related to flowers, we are all involved."

Planting flowers and plants, ikebana... all the way to the dyeing process and clothing production. The history of the ink dyeing family is built on the first flower presented to the royal family, and the white camellia that is the family emblem comes from this.

It is somewhat similar to the team emblem of the Sixth Division, except that the pattern of Moran's house is hollow, which is white representing purity and loyalty.

"In fact, in recent years, the men of Moran's family are more proficient in tea ceremony than flower art." Moran Xianyi thought of his parents, and was a little nostalgic. "Father knows nothing about planting flowers, but fortunately, mother loves flowers."

Moran's house has a greenhouse dedicated to planting four-season flowers, and strict security is arranged around it.This is also the reason why out-of-season flowers can be displayed at the New Year's party.

In addition, as long as you are a member of Moran Furniture with a certain status, regardless of gender, you will be assigned an independent courtyard with a garden, and you can take care of it as you like.

The courtyard of Moran Soichiro is full of various varieties of chrysanthemums, and the garden of Moran Lily of the Valley is a variety of small and lovely bright flowers. Looking at the entire Moran mansion, probably only Moran Kanyi is planted with white camellia.

"Miss Mo Ran, there is something I don't know if I should ask." Seeing that Mo Ran Xianyi nodded towards herself, Lan Ran continued, "Although it's just a guess, you will specially place a few petals around the work. Is there any point?"

Mo Ran Xianyi was slightly stunned when he heard the words, and after hesitating for a while, he explained: "Some flower species can survive a whole season if they grow naturally in the right season. Its lifespan, at the longest, can't live up to one-third of its lifespan."

If there is no daily care, there will only be three days to one week left.

"I like flowers, but I also like ikebana. For those flowers that can't wither with my own will, I hope to at least let them live brilliantly and walk solemnly." Mo Ran Xianyi smiled at the other party, "It's like the god of death to the whole world. Soul burial, this action is a flower burial ceremony that only I know──”

"I was the only one who knew until just now!" Aizen Soyousuke, what a scary man.Moran Xianyi sighed again.

Aizen is a gentle senior, but also has extensive knowledge.

When talking with him, Moran Xianyi found that he could always forget some memories that he didn't want to recall.

Maybe it's because when she gets along with him, she will consciously build a wall, just to resist him from continuing to penetrate into her heart.

Moran Xianyi has never been good at dual-tasking, and the timing of getting acquainted with Aizen happens to divert her attention.

The most important thing is that she doesn't hate this man who is so gentle that he is not real, and even occasionally has the illusion of finding a bosom friend.

"Miss Moran, are you happy when you are preparing to exhibit your work?" Several exclamations came from the center of the venue, and Aizen suddenly got up from the seat when he heard the sound, skillfully blocked Moran Xianyi's sight, and gently supported her. she got up.

"Well, I'm very happy." Mo Ranxian got up obediently, her smile became a little stiff unconsciously.

"Works full of childishness, works full of gratitude... When talking about everything in that exhibition hall, Miss Moran's eyes are always shining." Aizen gently covered Moran Xianyi's eyes with his palm, "Don't be afraid, just like the flowers on the rock wall, the footsteps have not stepped out-but they are still beautiful."

"Have you calmed down?" Ai Ran slowly moved his palm away, and said in a deep and gentle voice, "I said before, inferiority complex should not be the scenery you should have, Miss Mo Ran."

Moran Xianyi and Moran Xianyi have known each other for a long time, but they have only gotten closer in recent years.Ichimaru Gin once said that she understood contradictions very well, and I think it was true.

Aizen knew what Moran Xianyi wanted from him, so he was not stingy with giving.It's just more interesting now.

Only a god of death who is good enough can hide the spiritual pressure so well.

If it weren't for his own strong perception of spiritual pressure, the distance between the two of them was close enough, and even he wouldn't be able to feel the momentary disorder if they were farther away.

And every time Moran Xianyi wavered, there would always be such a number one person present.

It's really easy to guess.

Blinking, Mo Ran Xianyi calmed down and let out a long breath.

Yes, it's good to have Aizen by my side.

Looking at those brown eyes that are so gentle and addictive, she can justifiably forget──

The New Year's party is the starting point of everything.

That year, a small girl met a boy, and then the innate nobility made her feel inferior.