[Death Doujin] Ink dyed white smoke

After all, the Aizen Mansion is not as large as the rotten wood mansion of the upper-class nobles, and the banquet hall can only accommodate a very limited number of people. Therefore, except for some high-ranking officials or captains of the soul world, other participants are arranged Sit outdoors.

The well-cared-for garden is small and meticulous, with various types of chrysanthemums and a small clear lake next to it, which does not lose its elegance.

In terms of the arrangement of the seats, in order to facilitate the management of the host, they were originally divided according to the teams.But since everyone is still chatting enthusiastically regardless of whether they are in the same team or not, it's better to avoid it!

The outdoor venue is obviously different from the serious atmosphere indoors, and they are both friendly and friendly for purely having fun.Everyone and Lele waited for the host to toast and announce the official opening.

After handing over the cakes he had brought to the housekeeper of Aizan House and entrusting him to hand them over, Mo Ran Xianyi said to his friends who were obviously in a state of preparation for the battle, and then went to the area where many members of the Sixth Division gathered to find a view Good location to sit down.

Compared with the embarrassing ups and downs of being trapped in a crowd of strangers, people she knows make her feel at ease.

"Good afternoon, Moran Four Seats." A familiar male voice greeted from behind.

Mo Ran Xianyi turned around and smiled when he heard the words, "Hello, Lord Yin."

The person who came was Gin Ginjiro, the current third officer of the Sixth Division. He was sassy and humorous, and he was also the right-hand man of the vice captain.Moran Xianyi helped her a lot during the period when she just became the fourth seat of the sixth team and was still not used to all the work.

So Moran Xianyi is still very grateful to him.

"It's just that I didn't see you walking around in the official's room yesterday afternoon, and I always feel that something is missing." Yin Yinjiro patted the top of Moran Xianyi's head, "That's right! It's probably like my lovely daughter not dangling in front of me for a day Feel."

Gin Ginjiro has a daughter named Miwa, who will soon graduate and join the ranks of Shinigami.

"Miss Meiyu is really lucky, Mr. Youyin loves her so much." This feeling is really nostalgic.

"Hehe, there's no need to flatter. But having said that, your friend really made a big and interesting mess."

Knowing that the other party is making fun of Luan Ju's so-called war between women!Moran Xianyi shook his head helplessly, "If Matsumoto Sanxi stops making trouble someday, Xianyi won't know her anymore!"

"That's right. But such a girl is really hard to hate. Compared with the Miyajima girl, she is worse in this respect."

"That's true." Moran Xianyi smiled, and Yinyinjiro got the ticket.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries between Yinyinjiro and Moran Xianyi, they got up and went to the eighth team to find old friends.Moran Xianyi was left alone to look at the people in the center of the venue.

Gossip is indispensable in this world, and the eyes that discover gossip are indispensable.It was just a little conflict last night, but it became a topic of heated discussion this afternoon.And the Male Death Association, which is the fuse of everything, is a gossip from nowhere. In just one night, all the questionnaires needed for voting are ready.

Therefore, after every man entered the blue dye house, a list of "banquet beauties" appeared in his hand.

Regarding the fact that his chrysanthemum appreciation banquet became another disguised beauty pageant, Aizen Soyousuke just smiled gently and said, "There is nothing wrong with it", and everything went with the men's association.

Moran Xianyi thought of this, and looked around the venue indifferently, and Luanju was undoubtedly the most eye-catching glamorous fairy in the venue.The gorgeous makeup is matched with a large furisode kimono produced by Yunyin with bright red leaves scattered embroidery, and a set of precious jewelry handpicked by Moran Kanyi. No matter how you look at it, it is impeccable.── Except that Da La La's personality cannot be changed.

She is still the usual indecisive woman, and she gets along very happily with both men and women.

Taking a slight glance at Miyajima, who was not far away and had an obviously worried expression, Moran Kanyi calmly withdrew his gaze, it seemed that there was no need to worry about Ranju.

As far as Moran Xianyi's experience is concerned, although Miyajima is still beautiful and glamorous as usual, and her attire is perfect, but it is the alienation that cannot naturally blend into the surroundings, which makes her not so real.

She tapped the chrysanthemum in full bloom beside her with her fingertips, "Truth and innocence..."

However, it is still unfair to say these words from her mouth of a chaotic chrysanthemum.All the results still depend on the eyes of the men present.

Oops, I suddenly got a little worried again.Moran Xianyi smiled.

"Seeing Miss Mo Ran smiling so happily, do I have the honor to know the reason?"

The owner of the deep, deep and polite gentle voice does not think of anyone other than today's host, Aizen Soyousuke.

Moran Xianyi got up reflexively and saluted briefly, "Thank you very much for your invitation today, Captain Aizen."

"The housekeeper told me about the pastries. In fact, there is really no need to be so polite, Ms. Moran." Aizen Soyousuke said with a wry smile: "But originally I only planned to hold a small gathering among friends, and it is also my fault that it has become like this now." Unexpected."

"It's really hard work for you." Thinking of adding Luanju now, Moran Xianyi somewhat understands Aizen's helplessness.

Aizen Soyousuke smiled gently when he heard the words: "These things are mostly taken care of by the housekeeper and Yin. I only make decisions occasionally, and it's not too hard. It's Miss Moran's smile just now that makes me a little concerned."

Mo Ran Xianyi was taken aback for a moment, and then said awkwardly: "It's really not something worth talking about."

"Oh? It's okay if it's not convenient to say, I'm just curious."

Seeing Lan Ran showing some kind of 'disappointed' expression, Mo Ran paused for a while, and decided to tell the truth after thinking about it.

"There's really nothing worth hearing, Captain Aizan. Kanyi just remembered the competition between Miyajima-san and Matsumoto-san and found it interesting."

"I see." The brown eyes behind the thick glasses narrowed with a smile, "This is indeed an interesting thing."

Seeing that Aizen didn't show any displeasure, Moran Xianyi then asked curiously: "Captain Aizen, sure enough, you will still vote for Ms. Miyajima, right?"

"Huh? Why?"

"After all, Ms. Miyajima is a member of your team. Xianyi thinks that maybe you will support your team." After a short pause, Moran Xianyi continued: "It's nothing about appearance and romance."

Ai Ran still maintained his usual gentle appearance when he heard the words, "Isn't it about appearance or romance...? How could Ms. Mo Ran have such a thought?"

"Although I don't know you very well, I always feel that you pay more attention to the cultivation of wisdom than everything else!" After participating in the only calligraphy study and briefly studying Aizen Soyousuke After writing the words, for some reason, Mo Ran Xianyi vaguely had this kind of conjecture: he is gentle on the surface but determined in his heart, and he is a person who does great things.

"Really?" Aizen Soyousuke nudged his glasses, "Although I am very grateful to Ms. Moran for her compliments, I am still an ordinary man after all, and I still have a certain preference for the appearance of women." The mirror reflected light for a while.

"At the end of the day, it's just Xian Yi's conjecture, I hope Captain Aizen doesn't mind." Was the guess wrong?Mo Ran Xianyi was a little embarrassed, and quickly apologized.

"Maybe I didn't express it clearly enough, so Miss Moran misunderstood." Aizen Soyousuke then took out a square folded paper from the inner pocket and handed it to Moran Xianyi, explaining: "I mean, This rivalry is not limited to Miyajima and Ms. Matsumoto. Therefore, although you said that it has nothing to do with appearance and romance, I will vote for Ms. Miyajima to show my support──If there are only two choices, maybe I will really do so Maybe. But when there are multiple options, your statement is not valid, because I still have a preference for female types."

Spread out the legendary vote list, only to find that there are only a few words on it: Of all the female gods of death present, which one do you think is the most beautiful?Why?

It was only now that Moran Xianyi realized that he had made a mistake.

After listening to Luanju and others' explanation, she thought that there were only two protagonists, so are all of them contestants?No wonder Qi Xu and several friends came to her so nervously.

Suddenly there is a feeling of enlightenment.

"It turns out that Xianyi made a mistake, Captain Aizen, thank you." Then he folded the ballot paper squarely and handed it back to the other party, "Speaking of which, did Xianyi take up too much of your time?"

Mo Ran Xianyi looked at the time, and the banquet was about to start officially.

"How could it be? Talking with Ms. Moran is always a pleasure for me, and I hope to have a chance to talk with you in the future."

Moran Xianyi smiled lightly when he heard the words: "Xianyi is the one. Thank you again for your invitation."

Alas... Captain Aizan is really a gentle person.

Seeing the back of Aizen Soyousuke leaving, Moran Kanyi couldn't help sighing.

"Xianyi! Come here quickly!" Luanju's call came from not far away.

Thinking about it, it's time to officially start the meeting, and it's more comfortable among acquaintances.So Moran Xianyi walked towards Luanju's designated seat without even thinking about it.

"Lan Ju, pay attention to your temperament!" Sitting down politely, Mo Ran Xianyi immediately teased his friend beside him.

"What are you talking about! I'm exhausted just keeping the makeup off my face. How can there be such an invisible temperament of ATC." With a snort, Luan Ju obviously didn't care.

"Let's talk about..." Matsumoto Rangiku said as he flipped his long hair to the other side, "Sure enough, these men are still visual animals. Can temperament be eaten? Hmph!" His tone was a bit gritted.

It seemed that she was thinking about the last election again.

Moran Xianyi smiled and did not express any opinion on this.Although this is not the case for all men, to some extent, Luan Ju's argument is still the voice of many women!

Then he turned his gaze to the center of the field, and saw that Aizen Soyousuke had started a simple opening.

"Welcome everyone here. I won't waste your time here, let us spend this happy holiday together!" Then he raised the glass and drank it down.

There was warm applause at the scene, and after Aizen Soyousuke exchanged greetings with everyone, he returned to the room to receive the officers.

As the host, the next toast must be very troublesome!

"Speaking of which, why didn't I see that fox..." Mo Ran Xianyi suddenly became depressed as he looked at Luan Ju, who was happily throwing wine punches at his side.

"Dye the four seats with ink."

Absent-mindedly took the teacup from the waiter, and was about to drink it, a cold voice that was so familiar that he couldn't be more familiar stopped Mo Ran Xianyi's movements in time.

Looking up at the person who came, Mo Ran Xianyi was a little surprised, why did those two get together?

"Hello, Vice-Captain Kuchiki. Uh...and Shiba-san."

"Why does it sound like I'm the one who was greeted 'by the way', little sister Xianyi? Do you really dislike me as a big brother?"

Shiba Haiyan, who is now the vice-captain of the [-]th Division, sat down on the left side of Kanyi Moran, and then pulled the vice-captain of the [-]th Division, who seemed to be in a bad mood, to the vacant seat beside him.

"How could it be, Brother Zhibo. Because I was too busy to take the time to visit the house a while ago, I was still a little uneasy. Now you just happened to show up. I'm too happy! It's just... a little surprised that the two assistants The captain will show up together." Moran Xianyi explained with a smile.

"It didn't appear together." Frowning, Kuchiki Byakuya spoke with some seriousness.

Moran Xianyi was slightly stunned, "Uh...huh?"

"To be precise, I arrived after the dead wood, almost when you discovered our existence." Zhiba Haiyan kindly explained Moran Xianyi's confusion.

"Haha...that's how it is."

Before the waiter had time to prepare tea for the two of them, Moran Xianyi pushed the teacup that he had never touched before Zhibo Haiyan, thinking that it would be a small favor.And Zhibo Haiyan took it politely and drank it down.

"I heard that you took yourself a week's long vacation? Why is it so sudden?"

Nodding, Moran Xianyi responded lightly: "I'm just a little tired, I want to use these few days to go around and change my mood."

"That's good too. If you have time, go find that girl, Konghe, so that she won't cause trouble all day long." Thinking of the rough and wandering little girl at home, Zhibo Haiyan showed a smile that she didn't know whether it was doting or helpless.

"Well, I'm also somewhat interested in the fireworks where she declares her masterpiece."

"Ah! Speaking of which, the captain asked me to come and find him. I'll look for him in the house first, and I'll talk about it later." Zhibo Haiyan got up slowly, then patted Moran on the shoulder affectionately and said , "I wanted to rub your head and mess up your hairstyle as usual, but I think it's better to avoid it today! Today's dress is very beautiful!"

"You really are always happy to find someone. Alright! Don't make Captain Fuzhu wait too long." Mo Ranxian smiled with his eyes.Knowing that it was just a polite remark, it made her very happy.

"I'm serious! You don't believe me!" Zhibo Haiyan smiled and waved goodbye as she swore to God.

The person who was good at stirring up the atmosphere left, and the friends beside him had a great time drinking with others, and the atmosphere in Moran Xianyi's side suddenly cooled down again.

Stealing a peek to the side, his vice-captain was eating a small dish without a bite, and it seemed that he had no intention of chatting with him.

Just looking for something to do, when the waiter came to deliver tea, Moran Xianyi asked for a pot without thinking.

"Please wait."

Just as he was about to take the tea from the waiter, he was called to stop temporarily. In fact, there is nothing to be surprised about, but if the one who called to stop was the Kuchiki vice-captain... Moran Xianyi suddenly felt like the world was fantasy.

Seeing Moran Kanyi rarely show such obvious stupidity, although he felt novel, Kuchiki Byakuya still looked at the fourth officer in the team with a slight frown, with a look of disapproval.

"Moran four seats, I don't think you can drink that."

In an instant, Moran Xianyi understood.

"Please serve me a pot of ordinary tea." Gently pushing the cup back on the table, Moran Xianyi said to the waiter apologetically.

The waiter was slightly taken aback when he heard the words, thinking that there was something wrong with the things he sent, "I'm sorry, is there something wrong with the chrysanthemum wine in the house?"

"I'm sorry to misunderstand you, but my body is not suitable for drinking." In order to let the waiter relax, Moran Xianyi explained gently.

"So that's the case, then please wait a moment, miss, and prepare it for you right away."

Soon, there was a pot of chrysanthemum tea on the table.

Looking at the teacup in his hand, he suddenly remembered that when Zhibo Haiyan first arrived, he seemed to be planning to drink up the chrysanthemum wine in his hand, and at that time, he interrupted his...

"Vice-captain, thank you for your reminder." It's a blessing.

"Well, be more careful next time."

It's just a simple sentence without any emotional ups and downs, but it makes Mo Ran Xianyi feel warmer.She knew that this was the way her vice-captain cared for others.

In fact, not many people in the team know that Mo Ran Xianyi's natural physique is not suitable for drinking.

The team regularly organizes gatherings, but Yimo Ranxian, with his quiet temperament, attends very few of them.Occasionally, I don’t eat much when I go there, just quietly listening to everyone talking.The more acquainted subordinates in the team also liked to make fun of her, or persuade her to drink, but they were all blocked by Ginyinjiro who knew the truth, or Rangiku who was visiting with her, and she never specifically explained.

Because she can't touch any alcohol, she basically doesn't eat at restaurants she doesn't know well, and the meals in the team building are usually delivered by the servants of Mo Ran's house.As far as Luan Ju or Qi Xu said, they all made fun of her as a disease of wealth.

The reason why his vice-captain knew about it was probably because a friend in the know told him!

In order to avoid accidentally eating it, Mo Ran Xianyi didn't intend to touch any food here.She doesn't want to disturb the elders who are able to chat in the house, but her close friends have their own activities, and Luanju is drinking in high spirits.

Judging from this situation, this party will definitely last until late at night, and it is not an option to always be alone in a daze...

Let's go shopping before it's all dark!

After slowly getting up, Moran Xianyi soon noticed that his vice-captain had stopped moving his chopsticks, and was drinking in silence, occasionally listening to the conversations between other gods of death.

Because of the majesty of the vice-captain, he didn't dare to chat with his team members casually, and he himself was not the type who would chat on his own.

The vice-captain is actually a bit lonely, right?After all, those few friends who deliberately annoyed him are gone now...

Thinking that he was the closest subordinate to him in the team, Mo Ran Xianyi faintly made a decision in his heart.

"Vice-captain, before it's all dark, would you like to take a walk by the small lake with your subordinates?"

Mo Ran Xianyi sincerely extended the invitation with his usual gentle and gentle smile.

She opened her mouth with the mentality of 'it's normal to be rejected', so she was still very calm in her heart, and she didn't have any pride in seeing death as home.

"Yes." Two simple words.

Although he was surprised by this sudden invitation, Kuchiki Byakuya still readily agreed.

He appreciates his subordinates who are dedicated to their duties and treat others with courtesy, so naturally there is no reason to refuse.

Speaking of the lake next to Aizen's house, it's not unique to Aizen's house, it just happens to be adjacent to the house, and the servants will always take care of the lakeside environment by the way.After a long time, everyone equated the lake and the nearby land with the blue dye house.

The two walked along the lake, and the setting sun slanted to the west, and the colorful clouds reflected on the lake, which complemented the blooming autumn chrysanthemums by the roadside.

"Speaking of which, this is the first time that the vice-captain walked side by side like this outside of work." There was no other meaning, Mo Ran Xianyi just sighed.

"It's strange?" The general team members always walk behind him, but he doesn't think there is any fuss about walking side by side.

Moran Xianyi shook his head, "It's just a different feeling."

Looking straight ahead, Moran Xianyi didn't wait for Kuchiki Byakuya to respond, and said to himself: "Since childhood, many elders have always warned themselves like this: In public, women must walk behind men, and subordinates must not exceed the boundaries and boundaries. The chief goes hand in hand. The subordinates don't understand the difference between a woman and a man, but they still have a good understanding of the relationship with the elders." Walking between the chief and the elders in this way can be a lot easier.

"Occasionally meeting with the elders, I didn't think there was any problem following behind my grandfather. Until I attended the funeral of some relatives, everyone stood in a row according to their seniority, and then went forward one by one... This is obviously very sad. Where? Obviously it was the time when I most wanted to keep warm with my relatives and seek comfort from each other? But at that time, there were only strange faces around me. Finally, I found my grandfather in the crowd in front of me. I wanted to give him a hug and have him. Accompanying me by my side, but I was stopped in the end. The reason was——I didn’t agree with etiquette. And it was only after that that I suddenly realized that being able to walk side by side with the people I love is actually such a cherished thing!"

Speaking of this, Moran Xianyi shifted his gaze to the man who was silently listening beside him, pursed his lips and said with a smile: "Maybe it's just a small thing for you, but for my subordinates, it will definitely become a very good memory in the future .”

Before today, Kuchiki Byakuya never knew that the fourth officer in the team, who always maintained his calm and rational self-control, had such an emotional side.

Due to their aristocratic education from childhood, they have a stronger awareness of etiquette than ordinary people.

Although growing up all the way is not untouched by Mo Ran Xianyi, but for him, order is absolute, so under order, everything should be compromised.

Even so, he felt warmth for no reason in Mo Ran Xianyi's words.

Seeing that Kuchiki Byakuya didn't refute his intention, Mo Ranxian took it as his agreement.

But even if he didn't agree, he wouldn't make fun of her face to face—even if it was the him when he was young, he definitely wouldn't do it.

She actually understands it very well!

Seeing that the subordinate next to him was thinking of something interesting and smiling contentedly, Kuchiki Byakuya couldn't help shaking his head, and said in a helpless tone: "Occasionally, I would also like to know what is going on in your women's minds. It’s packed with something.” Otherwise, why would he always be able to smile so happily.

Before they knew it, the sky had completely darkened, and the two of them walked back calmly. Not far away, Matsumoto Rangiku was pulling Ise Nanao and singing something, while Ichimaru Gin who finally showed up was sitting beside him laughing Watch it all.The two captains Ukitake Shishiro and Jingle Shunsui also moved to the outdoors, having a drink not far away, while Shiba Haiyan was helping Ranju and others beat the time.

The scene in front of him was so happy, Moran Xianyi suddenly felt that it was great to be invited.

"Deputy Captain Kuchiki." Mo Ran Xianyi suddenly called out.

"what's up?"

"I think... it's not that we women have something special in our heads..." Wei Wei paused.

"We just want to make ourselves happier, that's all."

With incomparable joy, Moran Xianyi smiled brightly at his vice-captain, and after a simple salute, he turned and joined the conversation between Ukitake, Jingle and others.

Staying where he was, thinking about the meaningful words of his subordinate, Kuchiki Byakuya was in a daze for a moment.

Although he still didn't quite understand what his subordinate meant, but at the moment when Moran Xianyi smiled──

He seems to understand what true beauty is.

I took out the ticket list distributed before entering the venue and glanced at it. I thought it was just a boring game among women.But now it seems that it may be time to re-examine...

***

The party ended a little earlier than Moran Xianyi imagined, but it was also close to midnight.

Except for the small episode where people from the Miyajima faction went to Ranju's place to toast in the name of a toast, and were finally scared away by Ichimaru Gin's sinister smile, the whole night was actually quite enjoyable.

As for the drunk Luan Ju, the fox was supposed to send her back, but the fox asked Mo Ran Xianyi to send her back when he had something to do.

It wasn't a big deal at first, after all, it wasn't the first time to send drunk Luanju back to the team building, but he happened to let his vice captain see him at the door.And he, who has the concept of a good gentleman, naturally offered to help.

At first, Moran Xianyi didn't want to trouble the other party, so he tried to politely refuse.However, being swept away by the disapproving eyes of the other party who clearly disapproved, she handed over Matsumoto Ranju in a jerk.

It was precisely because of this that this weird combination of the three of them appeared on the deserted street at this time.

Except for a few occasional conversations and random nonsense, the three of them were basically silent along the way.

"Just send it here, thank you very much for your help."

Standing at the gate of the [-]th division team building, Moran Kanyi gently embraced Matsumoto Rangiku, and thanked Kuchiki Byakuya.

"What about you?" There is still some distance to go back to Moran's house from here.

Moran Xianyi thought for a while and still shook his head, "The Kuchimu house and the Moran house are completely opposite, so I can't trouble you anymore."

"It's nothing to trouble." Byakuya Kuchiki frowned slightly.

"Although I'm very grateful, I really don't need to bother you. It's only a short distance, and my subordinates are fully capable of protecting themselves."

Seeing that his four seats were firm, Kuchiki Byakuya didn't intend to continue entanglement.

"Then be careful yourself." If something happens to a competent subordinate, he will have a headache.

"Yes, goodbye, Vice Captain."

At the end, he left a sentence of 'the captain asked you to take a vacation, so take a good rest', and Kuchiki Byakuya left the team building in a blink of an eye.

After being in a daze at the door for a while, Moran Kanyi slowly helped Matsumoto Ranju back to her room.

After gently putting Matsumoto Ranju on the bed and preparing hangover tea, Moran Kanyi went to the public bathhouse of the team building for a simple freshening up, and changed into a set of Matsumoto Ranju's plain clothes.It didn't fit right to size, but I managed to wear it.

He quietly went back to Matsumoto Rangiku's room, intending to wake her up and drink some sober tea before leaving.Unexpectedly, when he returned to the room, he saw Luanju leaning against the window, with his chin resting on his right hand, looking out of the window in a daze.

"Did you drink the hangover tea, Luanju?" Mo Ranxian asked without raising his head as he lowered his head to organize his belongings.

"I don't want to drink. Now, Xian Yi, how good would it be if I could stay drunk forever?" Responded lazily.

Moran Xianyi smiled lightly, "Luanju, I can't get drunk." You can't drink, but you can't get drunk.

Then the two fell into a long silence.

After tidying up the items, Moran Xianyi got up immediately and said: "Lanju, I'm going back. Just return the kimono on your body when you think about it, don't hurry."

"How can you be so kind to people for nothing?" Matsumoto Rangiku asked in confusion.

"Actually! Luanju..." Standing at the door of the room, Mo Ran Xianyi still smiled calmly, "I never treat people well for nothing, but what I get, no one else can see it except myself. That’s all.”

"Okay! Then I'll go!"

But just as he was about to close the door, Matsumoto Rangiku spoke again.

"Wait, Xianyi."

"Huh? Is there anything else?" Mo Ran was puzzled.

Looking at his friend with piercing eyes, Matsumoto Rangiku felt a little complicated.

"Xianyi, occasionally you should follow your heart." You shouldn't reject him!

"Is that really the case... I was still thinking about how you got so drunk after not drinking too much tonight." It turned out to be an act.

Moran Xianyi smiled wryly.

"Do you know, Ranju? As you often said to me, time can't go back to the past. As for me, I lost to time as early as the year when the cherry blossoms were gone."

After finishing speaking, he gently closed the door.