Soul Society, Seireitei, Shihōin Family residence.
"The goal was to make Shadow disappear..."
Yoruichi Shihōin abruptly sat up, her expression changing. "Damn it, was that your goal?! But why did I suddenly remember? I clearly didn't have the slightest clue just now, so how could..."
But despite still having far too many questions, Yoruichi Shihōin had no time to dwell on them. She leaped from the bed and hurriedly opened the door, only to see Soi Fon's fist halted right in front of her head, clearly about to smash through the door.
"Lady Yoruichi!"
"Seriously, Soi Fon!" Yoruichi Shihōin sighed helplessly, rubbing her aching head. "What are you doing?!"
"Lady Yoruichi, listen to me. Shadow, no, that bastard Shadow..."
Soi Fon gritted her teeth as she recounted what had just happened, adding her own opinions along the way. Her face was as black as charcoal, but after she finished venting, she realized Yoruichi Shihōin was leaning against the doorframe, lightly scratching her cheek with one finger. Her golden eyes spun as her mind had clearly drifted elsewhere.
"Lady Yoruichi, did you even hear what I said? I..."
"You're so loud!"
Helplessly cutting off Soi Fon's shout, Yoruichi Shihōin flashed past her and walked out, a faint smile curling her lips.
"Soi Fon, it's this again. Haven't you always admired Shadow and trusted him?"
"I..."
Ignoring Soi Fon's reaction behind her, Yoruichi Shihōin quickly broke into a run. But before she had gone far, she collided with Shadow, who was hurrying around the corner.
"Ow!"
Rubbing her slightly reddened nose, Yoruichi Shihōin bared her teeth and shot Shadow a fierce glare. She had just been about to say something when the man before her suddenly pulled her tightly into his arms.
"Hey! Shadow..."
"I'm sorry, Lady Yoruichi!"
Burying his head