The Human World group had a great time at the beach party.
After saying goodbye to friends like Kurosaki Ichigo, Orihime returned to the Yagami Residence.
Looking at the empty hall, Orihime's cheerful mood could not help but turn a little lonely.
She murmured, "I wonder when Brother Yoru Machi and Sister Rangiku will come back to live here?"
Orihime had lived with her brother since childhood, and after his death several years ago, she had always been quite lonely.
Ever since Yoru Machi appeared, however, that loneliness had been eased.
Although she already knew in her heart that Yoru Machi might not truly be her distant cousin, his gentleness and care for her were undeniably real.
Thus, Orihime had always regarded Yoru Machi as a real older brother and happily taken care of his daily life.
Just like this beach party—she was neither a Soul Reaper nor someone from the Soul Society, so she should not have been qualified to attend. Yet Brother Yoru Machi had still invited her.
And whenever he introduced her to others, he said she was his younger sister and asked them to look after her.
Such thoughtful and gentle gestures moved Orihime deeply, and she hoped Yoru Machi would return soon so they could continue living together.
However, after the Zanpakuto materialization incident, Yoru Machi had been forced to return to the Soul Society.
"I never expected Brother Yoru Machi to become the captain of the Fifth Division. As a Soul Reaper captain of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, will he be unable to stay in the Human World for long in the future?"
Orihime was naturally happy that Yoru Machi had become a captain, but when she thought of the Seireitei's strict rules for Soul Reaper captains, she could no longer feel happy.