"I hear a voice…echoing in the distance like thunder… I don't know why but it sounds familiar... like a flower or a blossom touching my palm."(A perky voice interrupts) "Shiro! Shiro-Kun!"
(My eyes blinked open to the sound of that voice)
"Kuroume for the last time my name is Koushiro… and I don't really much prefer that name." (She bounces up and down on the bed) "Come on Shiro-Kun or we'll be late for graduation at the academy." "Right I had forgotten." {Although it wasn't on complete purpose… after all today was also the anniversary of my death in the World of the Living.} (She puts her head between the palms of her hands, smiling; her short purple hair sticking out between the fingers) "Shiro-Kun you don't really mean that you're just lazy." {Sigh sometimes she knows me too well} "Fine" I grumble"don't be a pain lets go."
(Soul Reaper Academy: Auditorium)
In the front of the auditorium stood a raised platform. All of the students were seated; Kuroume next to me. Yamato-Sama the director of the academy was stationed at the platform. In case you didn't know most of the students here at the academy refer to the director as Gama-Sama because he reminds us of an old frog. A couple of Shinigami held their ground next to me. Notably Captain of Tenth Company Toshiro Hitsugaya and the new captain of Fifth Company Hinamori Momo. Yamato-sama cleared his throat before speaking, adjusting his round-rimmed spectacles" I offer all of you the utmost congratulations for making it this far… I know all of you have worked hard for the chance of joining the Gotei13…but this year only two will graduate with the top honors."
A sudden clamor begins to stir in the crowd. The director raises his hands" Alright settle down." He glances down at the document in his hands. "Joining Fifth Company as a seated lieutenant…Kuroume Miyasaki." Kuroume turns to me silently in shock" No…way." He continues" Joining Tenth Company as a seated Assistant Lieutenant…Koushiro Yagami." Now it's my turn to be in shock, my jaw literally dropped
" Tenth Company how awesome is that?!"
I nudged Kuroume and we excused ourselves right up to the stage. Somehow I could feel the envy of other students and in others I sensed joy. {Heh when you think about it being a Shinigami isn't a popularity contest, who knows in this new chapter of my life I might someday become a well-respected Soul Reaper…}
End of prologue: Whitey and the Plum