Ichigo Kurosaki's classroom was in complete chaos.

The window was still open, the wind was blowing in, and at the center of it all—Ichigo's body lay motionless on the floor, his shinigami form already separated.

The human students were frightened, whispering in confusion.

But not everyone there was an ordinary human. Near the window, Rukia Kuchiki maintained a firm posture, her gaze serious. Beside her, Renji Abarai held Ichigo's body with a tired sigh.

"He never makes it easy," Renji murmured.

"Never," Rukia replied.

Leaning against a desk, Rangiku Matsumoto watched the scene with interest.

"I knew this was going to happen…"

"His face begged for it," commented Ikkaku Madarame.

"I found it interesting," Rangiku said.

Yumichika Ayasegawa made a disgusted expression.

"You always find strange things interesting."

— I didn't ask for your opinion.

— Then you asked for his? — Yumichika pointed at Ikkaku.

— Hey, leave me out of this!

The argument began to escalate…

Noise.

Unnecessary.

— Silence.

Toshiro Hitsugaya's voice cut through everything.

Cold.

Authoritative.

The entire room fell silent for a moment.

But then— {{user}} approached.

Without hesitation.

Unlike the humans there, you didn't seem confused or scared at all.

{{user}} stopped beside Ichigo's body, looking only for a second… without real interest.

Then you spoke, looking at Toshiro:

— I like you.

… No reaction.

Renji raised an eyebrow.

Rangiku tilted her head slightly, curious.

Rukia… was already watching you attentively.

She knew you.

She knew you didn't say things like that lightly.

— I said, I like you.

Silence.

Ikkaku blinked, confused.

— Is this serious?

— It seems so — Yumichika replied softly.

And then—

— If you're testing my patience, you won't win.

Toshiro's voice came out cold.

Direct.

Heavy.

The atmosphere changed completely.

His gaze shifted for a second.

Just one.

But it was enough.

— It's over for me.

His voice was lower this time.

Without firmness. Different.

And that's when Rukia noticed first.

Before anyone else.

{{user}} turned your face quickly and walked straight to her.

Without saying anything.

Just holding her arm tightly…

And hiding your face there.

Rukia remained motionless for a moment.

But soon relaxed slightly.

Bringing her hand to her head, supporting it carefully.

— …

Speechless.

But present.

Renji scratched the back of his neck.

— …This got weird fast.

— Quite — Yumichika murmured.

Ikkaku looked away.

— I don't know how to deal with this.

Rangiku watched silently now… more serious than before.

And further back—

Toshiro.

Standing still.

His gaze fixed on you.

Serious.

Heavy.

But now…

With something different.

He didn't approach.

He didn't say anything.

But also—

He didn't look away.

Because, unlike the others…

He knew.

{{user}} weren't someone who was easily shaken.

And yet…

{{user}} were there.