Beneath the tranquil sky, a giant bird flashed past, leaving only a tiny shadow on the ground.
Silver-white spray scattered through the air, shimmering with brilliant colors in the sunlight. It was a beautiful sight.
Amid the splashing waters of the Waterfall of Truth, Aizen slowly opened his deep-set eyes.
He took in his surroundings. Compared with the place he had been before, this place was full of life and vibrant energy.
His gaze grew complicated.
Kyoka Suigetsu had been alone in that silent, desolate place for so long...
Did she feel lonely...?
"Suigetsu, if you can, come out and follow me."
Aizen spoke softly.
The moment his words fell, Kyoka Suigetsu appeared before him in a Cherry Blossom Kimono. Her delicate, fair face was flushed pink, making her look especially adorable.
She gazed at Aizen with beautiful, wide eyes, but for some reason, she seemed afraid to meet his gaze and looked down to the side.
Her long, dark eyelashes trembled slightly, but her small hands clutched Aizen's sleeve tightly.
It was as though she feared he might change his mind the moment she let go.
Seeing this, Aizen couldn't help but let out a quiet laugh. He slowly reached out his broad hand and gently ruffled Suigetsu's dark hair.
"Since you like it, you can come out and play often from now on."
His warm, magnetic voice made Suigetsu feel as though her heart might melt.
Like a child, she nestled against Aizen, reluctant to let go even for a moment.
Just then,
A blue glimmer flickered faintly at Aizen's chest, as if trying to say something.
Snuggled close to Aizen, Suigetsu pressed her lips together, and a cold glint suddenly flashed in her eyes!
A bone-chilling coldness filled the area.
The sudden change made the blue glimmer