"Sorting and categorizing."
"Collecting and screening."
"Those four tasks above were the core of it. After that, it was mostly routine work similar to crafting."
"Though there were occasional assignments outside, as an intern, I never got access to any core operations."
"Still, comparatively speaking... I did get a lot more familiar with Kyōraku Shunsui."
"...(ignore the plot from the previous chapters)"
"That about sums up my internship experience in the Eighth Division during this period."
A full month had passed since he had returned to the division with Kyōraku Shunsui late that night.
Now that his internship assignment had ended, Arima Shizuya came to the Fifth Division Barracks before returning to the Academy.
For a brief report and exchange.
Seated behind his desk, Aizen nodded with a smile, seemingly quite pleased with Arima Shizuya's performance.
"Excellent. You have already exceeded my expectations."
"Just through an internship in the Eighth Division, you have already made clear contact with several target individuals."
"Shizuya-kun, your arrival always brings surprises and good news."
Sitting beside Arima Shizuya, Tōsen Kaname reached out at the right moment and moved the still-warm tea before him.
"Drink."
Honestly.
Returning to the "home base" really did make him feel physically and mentally relaxed.
After all, they were all on the same side. There were things he no longer needed to carefully weigh before saying them—it was truly refreshing and comfortable.
After thanking him, Arima Shizuya took a sip of tea, but his gaze fell on Tōsen Kaname beside him.
"Thanks... By the way, Tōsen, why did you change your hairstyle?"
"Sometimes I want to change my image. What do you think?"
"It's fine, but why choose an afro? I feel like you'll start talking with some kind of West Coast Black vibe."
"West Coast? Black vibe... What is