Restricted Death

Chapter 29 Hinamori's Thoughts

Backstage.

Rukia breathed a sigh of relief after she walked off the stage.

"It's finally over."

She had never been so nervous in her life, even more torturous than when she had taken the student union assessment before.

Hinamori Momo was in high spirits and couldn't help but say, "Did you hear the cheers from down there? We performed really well! And I noticed one of the captains really enjoyed it!"

Kanizawa tugged at his clothes and said, "I want to change my clothes quickly. I feel a little uncomfortable."

Among the staff backstage and the students waiting to go on stage, a figure that looks out of place stands out.

This was a silver-haired boy, standing there in a baggy school uniform that didn't fit him well. People passing by couldn't help but point at him.

"Hinamori!"

He called out in the direction of the three girls.

Hinamori hurried over upon hearing this and asked with a smile, "Did you watch carefully? What did you think of my performance just now?"

Hitsugaya Toushirou just curled his lips: "Normally."

What he said was a bit insincere. After being with Hinamori Momo for so long, this was the first time he saw her like this. To be honest, he was indeed amazed when he first saw Hinamori Momo wearing this dress.

"Eh? Isn't that good?"

Hitsugaya Toushirou didn't respond directly, but only said: "Since your performance is over, I should go home. Grandma is still waiting at home."

"Wait a minute, I want to take you to meet our president. You can come here thanks to him, so we have to thank him in person."

"……All right."

Hitsugaya also felt that he should thank Momo Hinamori in person as she had suggested, so he agreed.

Hinamori Tao then asked with some anticipation: "Xiaobai, what do you think of the Spiritual Arts Academy?"

Hitsugaya knew what she meant, but remained silent.

Having witnessed the cultural festival with his own eyes today, it was indeed completely different from his life in Rukongai. Gathering so many people of his age, who all had similar hobbies and goals, working hard and making progress together every day was indeed something he longed for.

No wonder Hinamori is so happy every day and has become more confident and energetic.

Apart from Hinamori, he has almost no friends, and the children around him are unwilling to play with him.

Hitsugaya is actually much more mature than other children of his age.

However, he still has his grandmother to take care of, and his grandmother cannot leave him.

"Tao, do you want to go change your clothes?"

Rukia called out to her from a distance.

"I'll be right there." Hinamori turned her head and responded.

"Wait for me first. I'll go change my clothes and come back soon. Then I'll take you to see the president."

Hinamori walked into the locker room with Rukia, Kanizawa and the other two.

Rukia was talking about some mistakes she made during the performance, such as a move she didn't do well and she almost stepped on Kanizawa.

The three of them didn't rehearse for long.

"It's over anyway, there's no need to think too much about it. I saw that everyone below liked it just now." Hinamori comforted.

"Anyway, it's great that nothing serious happened."

After changing back into her school uniform, Rukia looked at the bright kimono next to her. She still felt a sense of unreality, as if it wasn't herself who had just stepped onto the stage.

"By the way, Rukia, you and Abarai..." Hinamori suddenly started gossiping.

Hinamori Momo and Renji are classmates, and because of Rukia's relationship, they are also familiar with each other.

Rukia gritted her teeth when she heard that: "That idiot actually called my name in that situation!"

Hinamori teased with a smile: "He's obviously really cheering you on. You can go back and ask him what his performance was like? Ask him how he felt when he watched it."

Rukia wasn't stupid; she immediately realized the implication behind Hinamori's words and couldn't help but panic. "Why ask him that... He doesn't have the ability to appreciate it!"

"is it?"

Kanizawa, who was standing nearby, finished changing his clothes and removing his makeup, then said, "I'm leaving first."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work." Hinamori Momo and Rukia said quickly.

After Kanizawa left, Hinamori couldn't help but say, "It's really not easy for Kanizawa-senpai to do this. I never thought she would agree."

Rukia pondered, "I feel like she did this because of the president."

Hinamori Momo pursed her lips when she heard this: "Really..."

Rukia nodded, then added, "I just noticed the president standing with some captains."

Hinamori also laughed and said, "What's so strange about this? Who is the president? He was able to become the third seat right after graduation! Isn't it normal to come into contact with such important people?"

She also heard about the three seats mentioned by Shiba Kaiyan from Rukia.

Although the president probably won't go to the 10th Division in the future, he has been promised three seats in the 10th Division, so he should also be given three seats in the 4th Division.

Regardless, becoming a chief officer is incredibly impressive! And a high-ranking one at that!

"Rukia, which squad do you want to join after graduation?"

"I haven't thought about it at all, have you?"

Hinamori pondered, "I think my grades in Kidō are much better than in other subjects..."

"Do you want to go to the Ghost Path?"

The Kidōshu is a special organization independent of the Gotei 13.

Hinamori Momo shook her head. "I heard that there's no great Ghost Dao Master among the current Ghost Daoists. Rukia, do you think that since my Ghost Dao grades are decent, I can also develop my Kai Dao skills?"

"Reply?"

Rukia was stunned. She looked into Hinamori's bright eyes and vaguely realized something.

"Taozi, you..."

There was a knock on the door outside the locker room, perhaps because they were taking too long.

Hinamori smiled and said, "Go out first, we'll talk later."

"..."

After the two of them walked out of the locker room and changed back into their school uniforms, their demeanor returned to their earlier, innocent and charming selves.

"noob!"

Hinamori called out to Hitsugaya who was waiting there.

"How many times have I told you not to call me Xiaobai? Do you want me to say your nickname in public?" Hitsugaya said unhappily.

Hinamori shuddered suddenly. She would never let anyone in the Spiritual Arts Academy know her nickname.

He quickly changed the subject with a smile: "Let me introduce you, this is my good friend, Rukia."

Rukia greeted with a smile, "Hello, I've heard of you from Momoko often. You must be Hitsugaya Toushirou, right?"

Hitsugaya nodded gently, "Aren't we going to meet your guild leader?"

"Not now. I guess we have to wait until the cultural festival is almost over. The president is with some captains right now. We can continue watching the next show and then take you around."

Hitsugaya hesitated, "How long will it take?"

"Oh, don't worry, grandma will be fine."

"..."

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