dear_mun | (no subject)

Entry tags:

canon: bleach

(no subject)

Give up my memories...of Kurosaki-kun...?

[Her hands tighten in the hem of her sweater.]

You can't do that! He's done too much for me! E-even if I know now that he doesn't...he still fought to save my life so many times. I am homesick, and I do want to see Karakura Town again, but that cost...

[Orihime's mouth tightens.]

It's too high. It has to be something else. If he knew he was forgotten, it would really hurt him. But...I can't give up memories of onii-chan either...and the people there need my powers. I can't give up those either.

[Her head slumps forward, and her shoulders fall.]

I don't really know what I should do. But please don't erase anybody from my mind. I wouldn't be so ungrateful, you know that.

[Orihime tugs at a strand of her hair, looking at it thoughtfully.]

Maybe...I have a better idea?

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Alright, this seems interesting... What's this better idea?

Heh? Oh! Ah ha ha!

[She doesn't know this person, so she quickly puts away her introspection in exchange for a cheery smile.]

I was just thinking maybe it's time I got a haircut.

I'm not sure I see how that would help you with your problem...

Er...well...it's kind of a long story! We have to give up something important to us in order to visit a copy of the world we came from, and my hair means a lot to me.

[Orihime knows that probably sounds silly to anyone who doesn't know her very well.]

Ah, I see. I'm quite attached to my hair as well.
...
...
...
Get it?

[Orihime blinks. W-wow... SOMEONE ELSE WHO VALUES HUMOR! Their jokes might be a little different, but it's so nice to meet someone who's at least trying!]

Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! That was great!

Oh, Inoue-san... [All the hugs.]

Kuchiki-san...!

[It's been nearly a year since Orihime last saw Rukia, and as homesick as she is, the warmth of that hug is almost enough to pitch her into tears. She hugs right back, holding tight.]

I'm really...really happy to see you, ah ha ha...!

Better idea, hm? Thinking of losing your hair instead?

[Orihime hesitates. She's not entirely sure what to think of Gin, but he really was on their side all along. Rangiku loved him, too. Rangiku cried for him. She supposes it's okay to answer, and her head inclines in a faint nod.]

Yes. ...You're a really good guesser...!

[But she can't laugh as carefree as she'd like.]

[Unfortunately, he probably won't do his reputation any favors here, either.]

Maybe you ought not to. Kurosaki might not want nothin' to do with ya' then.

Mou, what a mean thing to say about Kurosaki-kun! He's not a shallow person.

[He might not be madly in love with her, but she's got enough faith in him to know he would never treat his friends so badly.]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only