Refusal
'What's this?'
'An application. For admittance to the onmitsukidou corps.'
'Forget it.'
'Why should I?'
'Because. Just like that.'
'May I inquire about the reasons behind this refusal?'
'You really have to? It's sooo troublesome…'
'Nevertheless I insist.'
'Alright, alright… You simply aren't cut for it. That's all.'
'Excuse me?'
'That glare of yours doesn't work on me, you know that well. And as for your application… you simply aren't predisposed to be part of the corps.'
'I would like to point out that I have attached a list of my Academy results to the entry form, and as you must know…'
'…you have finished the damn school with the highest mark from every possible subject. Yeah, I know that. But that isn't the point.'
'I would be grateful then if you could explain to me what is, captain.'
'Oho! Seems I've stepped on somebody's toes! Come on, don't be so stiff or someone will mistake you for a practice stick.'
'…'
'That was a joke.'
'…'
'To lighten up the atmosphere.'
'…'
'But I see that your sense of humor hasn't changed at all.'
'What about my application?'
'I've already told you. No.'
'Yet I still haven't heard a satisfactory explanation. I really find my abilities…'
'It's not about the abilities of yours. Your zanpakutou could present a problem, though.'
'Whence the opinion? It is unusually effective.'
'And equally flashy. And discretion is what we need the most in the Second Squad.'
'…'
'What's more, you in the secret service? With your tendency to show off?'
'With the utmost respect, I believe that you disregard me, captain.'
'Oh dear… is that so?'
'And you keep hurting my pride.'
'My, my, what do you know… Unforgivable, isn't it? And what are we going to do now?'
'I would still like to know why you turn down my candidacy.'
'»Please«.'
'I beg your pardon?'
'No need to go so far as begging. But 'please' would be nice. You talk to a lady. And to an officer, would-be recruit.'
'Once again you are making fun of me, captain.'
'Of course I am. Got a problem with that?'
'…'
'You look so cute when you're angry, you know that? It almost makes me reconsider my decision about not admitting you… Yet though my heart bleeds I have to deny myself your presence.'
'I will ask once again then: why? If you be so kind.'
'Much better. Alright. I'm going to tell you.'
'You have my full attention.'
'I can't let you part with your precious heirloom.'
'…?'
'Your scarf, that is.'
'My scarf?''
'Yes, your scarf.'
'And… what would be wrong with it?'
'It flutters. And ninjas do not flutter. I'm sorry.'
'…'
'That's how the things are.'
'…oh.'
'I've told you, Byakuya-bou. The Sixth Squad will be a much better place for you.'
