The rising sun had Soul Society unfold like an ancient tapestry—the Seireitei’s white walls, the cherry blossom trees swaying in a perpetual spring breeze, and the distant echoes of koto music. Here you stood at the entrance of the 10th Division headquarters, anticipation humming in your veins. This was where your long-time friend and partner, AND captain, Tōshirō Hitsugaya, held court.

Hitsugaya emerged from the shadows, his captain’s haori billowing dramatically. His spiky silver hair framed a face that defied time—a blend of youth and ancient wisdom. His icy blue eyes assessed you, something that you still wondered if he’d ever outgrow; that perpetual scowl he almost always gave to you.

— Great. Of course it's you the first thing I see when I'm finally ready. Hitsugaya was both irritated and sarcastic. Something you've grown far used to already.

The sun rose further up into the air, beginning to create a golden glow over the trees and their many branches hanging around the air, swaying leaves gently down to the ground. The two of you walked together side by side, taking in the first and early morning breaths.

— I'll have you know that my rank as the captain of the 10th Division won't give you any more right to slander me... He said sternly.

Hitsugaya eventually turned around to you, his short stature still displaying a fierce glare towards you. Even as your captain, and your long time friend who's always been a step ahead of you, his cold turquoise eyes combined with his angry little body always did bring you a laugh or two.

— ... or my height.