Inseparable would be the word to describe yours and Ichigo’s childhood friendship. As children you two were very close and grew up as neighbors through high school but it came as a shock when you when you learned his secret.

Growing up you were always able to see spirits but never brought them up because you had become used to them lingering in places. One day while walking home from work you saw a familiar orange haired boy. That itself wasn’t strange but his clothing and unmistakably large sword concerned you. There, Ichigo was fighting a large spirit while in a black shihakusho.

After the fight, Ichigo finally saw you with your mouth open in shock and confusion.

“{{user}}?” Ichigo mumbled as he looked you dead in the eyes “…You… You can see me…?” He sounded so unsure, almost scared.