Four-Eyes × Isshin Shiba
"I understand..."
Rukia nodded. This was also why she had hesitated for so long.
As a commoner from Rukongai, suddenly moving into the home of one of Soul Society's top noble families would inevitably bring plenty of changes and things she'd have to adjust to.
"So the decision is yours to make..."
Nara Dan shrugged. His task had only been to pass along a message. Whether Rukia agreed to take the Kuchiki name was up to her.
That had nothing to do with him.
But judging by how the story's gone so far, she'll probably agree...
After all, I've hardly changed the course of events at all.
Rukia becoming Kuchiki Rukia is an important part of the story, too.
Nara Dan thought to himself.
Then he turned to leave once more.
He didn't want to spend any longer in this Underground Space. Kisuke Urahara had secretly marked him earlier, so Dan couldn't very well believe there were no surveillance measures in place down here.
Rukia watched Dan's retreating back, looking a little disappointed. In his eyes, there seemed to be nothing worth lingering for.
"Mr. Nara!"
Rukia called out to Dan. Looking at his sharply defined profile, she spoke.
"What is it?"
Dan turned his head, puzzled.
"I've decided to join the Kuchiki Family!"
Rukia made up her mind then and there.
"I don't think you would ever hurt me, Mr. Nara."
Dan nodded, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. He was surprised that Rukia had decided so decisively, but whatever she chose made no difference to him.
Even if the story changed, Dan only trusted the strength in his own hands.
"Then, congratulations..."
"Miss Kuchiki Rukia."
Dan waved, and vanished from the spot.
Rukia stared at the empty space where he had been, lost in thought.
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