Shin'o Academy.
Byakuya Kuchiki brought Rukia to an empty Hakuda Classroom.
All along the way, Rukia had been wondering why Byakuya Kuchiki had gone out of his way to seek her out.
She did have some talent, but surely it wasn't enough for Byakuya Kuchiki to come looking for her in person.
As for her looks, that was even less likely.
Rukia knew her place. As the head of the Kuchiki Clan, one of the Four Great Noble Clans, Byakuya could have any beauty he wanted by his side. There was no way he would take an interest in her.
Years of malnutrition had left Rukia frail, and at only twelve years old, she hadn't fully grown into her features. She was nowhere near old enough for anyone to talk about her looks.
So when she saw Byakuya stop and turn to face her, Rukia couldn't help asking first, "May I ask what Captain Kuchiki wants with me?"
Byakuya's expression was cool as he replied, "I came here to reunite you with Hisana."
Rukia frowned slightly, confusion crossing her face. "Who is Hisana? Why would I need to meet her?"
Byakuya explained, "Hisana is my wife, and she's your older sister. She's been looking for you all these years."
Rukia's brow remained furrowed. She didn't believe Byakuya.
Byakuya was the head of the Kuchiki Clan, one of the Four Great Noble Clans. Anyone who became his wife would have to be a noblewoman of equal standing.
If this Hisana really was her older sister, wouldn't that mean she was of noble birth, too?
Then how had she ended up in a place like Inuzuri, District 78 of South Rukongai?
The servant standing nearby couldn't help showing a hint of surprise at Rukia's reaction.
If it had been anyone else, hearing