Beneath the Scarlet Sky, everything was suffused with a soft golden glow.
Asano Kiyoshi looked at the scene before him and felt a sincere burst of happiness. Then Captain-Commander dragged him out.
What were you doing here while a married couple shared a tender moment?! You little bastard!
The two did not wait long in the reception room before Byakuya arrived with Hisana and thanked Asano Kiyoshi.
Facing their gratitude, Asano Kiyoshi merely smiled faintly.
"My Zanpakuto ability simply happened to be able to heal her. Kuchiki Captain, there is no need to take it so much to heart."
Byakuya looked at Asano Kiyoshi, slowly bent down, and handed him the Silver White Wind Flower Gauze Scarf from around his neck.
"Thank you, Asano Kiyoshi Squad Member. No, Asano Kiyoshi... Take this scarf as a token of my gratitude. So long as you wear it, you will always be an honored guest of the Kuchiki Clan."
When Captain-Commander saw that Byakuya's gift was the Silver White Wind Flower Gauze Scarf, a flash of nostalgia and surprise crossed his face.
The value of this gift spoke for itself.
Asano Kiyoshi did not stand on ceremony. He accepted the scarf with both hands.
"Your generous kindness overwhelms me. My deepest thanks."
With this incident bringing them closer, the relationship between Asano Kiyoshi and Byakuya quickly warmed. After several rounds of tea, Asano Kiyoshi looked at Hisana, hesitation on his face, before finally speaking.
"This may be rather presumptuous, Lady Kuchiki, but some time ago, I saw a girl in Rukongai who looked remarkably like you..."
Upon hearing Asano Kiyoshi's words, Hisana, who had worn a gentle expression until then, froze completely. Her hands, which had been pouring tea for Captain-Commander, trembled uncontrollably, splashing boiling water onto his palm. If one looked closely,