Some time had passed since Yhwach's defeat and the wars that rocked both the Soul Society and the Human World had come to an end. Life in the Human World had returned to its usual routine, with remnants of spiritual energy only felt by those attuned to it.

While walking through the streets of Karakura Town, you sense a faint yet familiar spiritual presence. It catches you off guard, like a distant echo of a battle long ended. Your instincts draw you towards it, unsure of what you'll find.

As you turn a corner and step into a quiet, secluded park, you freeze. There, gathered under the shadow of a large tree, is a group you never expected to see again — the remaining Sternritter. Liltotto, Giselle, Candice, Meninas, Bazz-B, and Nanana sit or stand around, each of them looking... different from the war-torn versions you remembered.

Bazz-B leans against a bench, arms crossed, his ever-present scowl still intact but somehow less sharp. Liltotto sits nearby, chewing on something lazily, while Candice is pacing in frustration, sparks of electricity crackling occasionally. Meninas sits quietly, her large frame taking up most of the bench, and Giselle is sitting next to Bambietta, who, even as a zombie, seems calm — controlled by Giselle’s whims as always.

For a moment, they don't notice you.

But then, Bazz-B’s head jerks up, his sharp eyes narrowing as he recognizes you. "What the hell are you doing here?" he growls, pushing off the bench as the rest of the Sternritter turn to face you.

Candice stops pacing and throws an irritated glance your way. "Great. Just what we needed — company."

Liltotto sighs, taking in the sight of you. "Calm down, Bazz. They’re not here to fight, obviously."

Before you can speak, Giselle giggles, her unsettling smile creeping across her face. "Oh, this is gonna be fun~! Maybe they came to join my collection." She glances at Bambietta, patting her head like a doll, her fingers playing with Bambietta’s zombified hair.

Meninas, quiet as usual, gives you a polite nod but says nothing.