Haha, stop scratching!
The thick quilt swayed, Isane Kotetsu let out a pleading laugh. She thought she was about to face another heart-pounding battle.
The result came, but it wasn't what I expected.
Scratching an itch can definitely make your heart race.
She kept laughing and quickly begged for mercy.
Shiraishi emerged from under the covers, grinning, and said, "You admit defeat?"
"Um."
She nodded, her face flushed, as if the blush had never faded since she met Shiraishi.
Shiraishi touched her lips down slightly and laughed, "This is punishment for you. I said I wouldn't do anything, and you actually doubted my character."
Isane Kotetsu's first kiss was gone just like that. Her hand instinctively tried to cover it, but then she smelled the floral scent on her palm and weakly protested, "You're still trying to deny it? My legs are covered in it, and my hands still smell like it."
"Then I'll play the villain to the end and devour you, you big fat sheep."
"Ah, no!" Isane Kotetsu screamed and ran away.
Shiraishi struck a pose like a big bad wolf.
They chased each other, playfully bickering in the bedroom for a while, before finally pulling her into his arms and lying back down on the bed. "Phew, okay, I'm leaving soon, let's just hold each other quietly for a bit."
Isane Kotetsu didn't struggle, resting her head on his shoulder. The scent of shampoo from her hair wafted into his nose as she said, "Be careful. I heard from Urahara that Quincy are very powerful."
"I'm even better now."
Shiraishi kissed her forehead, enjoying the feeling of being relied upon.
Kūkaku, Retsu, and Soi Fon —their personalities dictate that they wouldn't adopt such a submissive, dependent posture after the deed is done.
He was the one who was always acting cute and spoiled.
There's nothing wrong with that; it's just that sometimes I want to act like a tough guy and pamper my little woman.
Isane Kotetsu lowered his eyes and said, "I'm sorry, I can't help you in any way."
In this cold world, you have healed my heart with your warmth.
Shiraishi's hand gently touched the period.
"Hmm..." Isane Kotetsu breathed on his neck without making a sound to stop him.
" Isane, can I borrow your leg again?"
Shiraishi's tone was full of gentleness, which comforted my soul and aroused the desire to release my body.
"Hmm," Isane Kotetsu responded softly, turning around silently.
This time, Shiraishi did not leave her with a final blue and white "dignity".
She didn't say anything to herself, trusting in Shiraishi's character.
Shiraishi naturally keeps his promises.
Compared to the conservative Isane Kotetsu, he is willing to try new things and be bold in innovation, and may not necessarily follow the traditional path.
He tried to embody the spirit of Yu the Great, who passed by his home three times without entering while taming the floods.
His achievements in flood control were somewhat inferior to those of Yu the Great; he was more like Yu the Great's father, Gun. Not only were his efforts in flood control ineffective, but the floods were even more severe than before.
" Isane."
"Mmm," she answered in a trembling voice.
"I'm leaving now. I'll continue what I haven't finished when I come back next time."
Shiraishi noticed her tension and unease, gently stroked her hair, touched her cheek slightly, and then left the warm bed.
He went to the cold river outside at lightning speed to take a bath, then came back, dried himself off, got dressed, and left.
Isane Kotetsu breathed a sigh of relief. She understood from medical books that these were normal bodily reactions, just like sweating when it's hot or wanting to drink water when it's thirsty.
If she actually encountered it, she would still be very nervous, her heart would pound in her chest.
She recalled the final charge, the bullets landing directly at the door, and how she almost thought the soldiers were about to break down the door, leaving a trail of blood.
"Sister Kotetsu, are you feeling better?"
The door suddenly opened, Rin Kunieda, carrying a bowl of soup, stepped into the room, sensing that Shiraishi's Reiatsu had left.
"Ah, it's alright, there are plenty left. You can go out now."
Isane Kotetsu thought to herself, "Oh no! Under the blanket, I'm not wearing anything!"
Shiraishi has completely cleaned up all the previous commotion.
Oh, wait, there's also a torn stocking on her leg.
If her beloved descendants saw this scene, they would want to dig a hole and bury their heads in it.
"I told you before not to push yourself too hard at work, and now look what happened, you've completely collapsed from exhaustion."
Rin Kunieda didn't leave; she brought over a bowl of ginseng soup. " Captain Shiraishi and you seem to have a really good relationship; you've been chatting for so long."
"Ha, ha, yes, he and I are old friends, we haven't seen each other for almost twenty-one years."
Isane Kotetsu responded guiltily.
"Your clothes..."
Rin Kunieda saw her down jacket and skirt piled on the table.
Oops!
Isane Kotetsu's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. He'd forgotten about this; why had he left it in such an obvious place?
Rin Kunieda looked at Isane Kotetsu and said seriously, " Kotetsu- nee, you're a woman, for goodness' sake. Don't always throw your clothes around for convenience, especially in front of Captain Shiraishi."
"I'm sorry, it was all my oversight."
Isane Kotetsu answered weakly, secretly relieved, and grateful for his past careless behavior.
Rin Kunieda looked helpless; she always said it but never changed.
However, this accidental, impulsive behavior is also part of Kotetsu's charm.
"Never mind that. I've made you some ginseng soup. Wait outside for a while, it shouldn't be too hot to drink."
Rin Kunieda found a stool, pulled it over and sat down, then reached out and touched her forehead, exclaiming, "It's so hot! What's your fever? Should we get some medicine?"
"No need, I can pull through. Medicinal herbs are scarce right now, so let's not waste them on an illness I can manage."
Isane Kotetsu quickly stopped him.
Seeing that her speech was indeed clear, Rin Kunieda didn't mention getting the medicine again, and sighed, "Then let's drink some ginseng soup to calm down. Hmm, what's this taste like?"
There was a strange smell in the air, not exactly foul, but not exactly rotten either.
fragrance?
Rin Kunieda sniffed; Kotetsu- nee doesn't usually wear perfume.
Isane Kotetsu blushed even more and said hastily, "I guess I haven't showered in a while. I'm sorry, you should leave."
" Kotetsu, you really should dress yourself up a bit. Don't just take your natural beauty for granted and act recklessly. Women need to dress up."
Rin Kunieda adopted a domineering tone, lecturing her, "Here, let me feed you the soup first."
"Um."
Isane Kotetsu felt helpless; she dared not extend her hand, fearing that the scent of her palm would alert the other party.
At that point, it won't be a slight odor anymore.
Rin Kunieda blew on the ginseng soup and carefully brought it to her lips. "Ah, open your mouth."
Isane Kotetsu opened his mouth, and the slightly sweet ginseng soup fell into his stomach at just the right temperature. " Kunieda, you're so sensible. The last time I fed you your medicine, you were only eight years old, and you cried out that you wanted Renji- nii to feed you your medicine."
"Sister Kotetsu, please don't bring up those embarrassing past events that make me want to die."
Rin Kunieda if she'd been struck by an arrow to the heart, her eyes lowered as she said, "Besides, Renji- nii has always had Rukia in his heart."
Isane Kotetsu was taken aback and asked, "Eh, are the two of them in that kind of relationship?"
Rin Kunieda said calmly, "You're too slow on the uptake when it comes to these things. If Renji- nii leaves with Captain Shiraishi, you'll be a crucial asset. You need to recover your health as soon as possible."