Everyone sat around a traditional Japanese table. Ichigo eyes narrowed at the fact that Urahara had joined them. Ichigo was sitting in between his sisters. Byakuya and Urahara sat at either end of the table. Rukia sat right of Byakuya next to Yuzu. Yoruichi sat on Byakuya's left much to his annoyance his left eye was already straining not to twitch. On Yoruichi's right was Matsumoto next to the lieutenant was her Captain. Chad was next to Toshiro, Uryuu was next to him, then Renji and Jinta on Urahara's right with Ururu on his left next to the girl was Tessai then group was eating shrimp and pork tempura, various kinds of rice, salad, Bread, potatoes, and Tea. Yuzu started the table conversation.
"So what exactly is this Photo-shoot about Onii-chan wasn't very informative on the situation"
"Yeah and it must be pretty pitiful and pathetically sad to get Ichi-nii involved and risk breaking his promise to Yuzu"
" Karin that not right Onii-chan would never break his promise, but I agree it would have to be something pretty bad for Onii-chan to bring us here to keep his promise"
Yoruichi and Urahara who had been happy until the twins spoke up grimaced, Yoruichi glared for a moment at Urahara and his fan, bastard could not only hide his face but was a better actor, while she could spin a dramatic story with the best of them, putting real emotions to them was something else she couldn't hold a straight face for more than five seconds. Unfortunately she was supposed to be the out of work talent agent. Well damn there was nothing else to do but to go for it "I'm sorry I didn't get around to explain myself to Ichigo's adorable little sisters did I was so happy at getting things together, and creating this photo-shoot that I had forgotten, plus I don't really like to think about how close I came to losing my house, and the rights to see my kids."
"Oh my gosh I can't believe you have kids I would have never thought"
"You don't have to be polite we're the ones doing her a favor, Lady I think you mean grandchildren" Karin didn't really think that Yoruichi looked old she just wanted to torment her slightly for being one of the people that almost forced her brother to break a promise to Yuzu. Their brother wasn't at home much as it was. Byakuya couldn't hide the amusement he felt at the bold and brashness of the young girl. She is quite like her brother in that regard except the young girl seemed to be smarter and amusing instead of annoying. "Karin that's a little too rude she doesn't look older then 30, I'm sorry for my sister Miss Yoruichi please go on."
" Well like I was saying I had been close to losing my House and the rights to my kids, my kids are only 6 and 12 The two of them were both born from one night stands so I don't-" Karin had once again interrupted Yoruichi " can't hold a relationship or a job man I certainly feel sorry for your kids, do they suffer from poor education too?" Yoruichi was about to defend herself, and Yuzu was about to reprimand her sister, but Ichigo had beat them to it.
"Karin you can't judge a person by their professional life, she could very well be a good parent her kids, and what I saw from the park she was. Besides, you should already know from watching Dad that people act differently in both worlds. Do you have something to say"
" I'm sorry Miss Yoruichi I shouldn't have gone far, I'm still miffed at being stuck here." Karin downcast her eyes, and Ichigo pulled her into a hug and nuzzled her cheek slightly. He also pulled Yuzu into an embrace and nuzzled her cheek too. He knew that although they tried to be understanding and he appreciated that he also wanted to reassure them that he'd always be there. If watching the interaction hadn't been so cute and somehow calming toward everyone else. Pictures would have been snapped. Urahara instead of making some remark merely sighed behind his fan, it reminded him that they disrupted something important. It shocked Hat N'Clogs to no end to feel guilty about his plan. Any other day he would have been happy to execute such a thing.
Something was wrong Ichigo was getting more cat-like. Karin was sure that this experiment was messing her brother, and she would tease him about it later, but for now, she'd take the weird form of affection even if it was embarrassing. Now Yuzu knew something was wrong with her brother he would never give them affection like this and he certainly would do it in public. Her big brother would usually smile a little and ruffle her hair with a bit of praise, sometimes she would hold her when she was scared but this was weird but she didn't dislike it. Like her sister, she would enjoy the moment.
Well after a few minutes of eating in silence which seemed appropriate after the dramatic family moment. No one could stand the silence not even Byakuya.
Someone just had to break it, and Rangiku decided that person would be her. " So Karin, Toshiro told me that You too met before. what was it like "
"You have ?" It was unexpected, that the question came from Ichigo's mouth, and not Yuzu's.
"You met Toshiro-Kun Karin? Why didn't you tell me."
"It was only for a little while and I never saw the guy again, honestly I didn't really remember him" Ichigo knew she was lying. Karin definitely would have remembered the little Captain, especially since the only reason he would've shown himself to her would be if there was a hollow attack. Ichigo frowned but didn't say anything. There had to have been a reason why Karin didn't tell him or even Yuzu. Ichigo sighed this was a good reminder of how much time he wasn't spending at home. The teen shook his head from his thoughts just as Rangiku spoke again.
"Oh my it hard to believe that you'd forget Toushiro he tends to leave a lasting impression."
" Yeah well I did"
"That's so sad. When Toushiro got home that day all he could talk about was his meeting with you."
"r-really" Karin blushed.
"Yep" Matsumoto's eyes gleamed"
"It's so interesting to hear that my younger sister makes such an impression on people toward someone that doesn't really care to take notice of such thing"
"It's hard to not notice someone from the Kurosaki family"
"Really then, I'm sure you've noticed me quite a lot nee To-shi-ro -Kun" Yuroichi's DNA started acting up in Ichigo's system. HIs voice turned sultry as his desire to protect his little sister increased, Karin really didn't need to date yet she was only 12 for God's sake. There was nothing wrong with Toshiro Hitsugaya, but if he wants to be more than friends with his sister well that would have to wait six years. Of course, Toshiro was confused about the question Kurosaki sent his way the boy was never one to be in the limelight, was he? if he was then he had seriously misjudged the boy.
"Jealous the attention your sisters getting Kurosaki?"
"of course not I'm very proud of what Karin was able to accomplish especially at her age. You never did answer my question.
"Of I did, everyone does, as I said your family tends to leave an impression"
"I don't"
"Yuzu what do you mean you don't"
" both you and Karin are able to make a lasting impression on people I hear it all the time, but one day I'll be able to show everyone just how Kurosaki like I can be" Yuzu stood up with her with her right up in a fist.
"NO" both Karin and Ichigo shouted. Ichigo stood up and firmly but gently grabbed his sister by the shoulder turned her face him.
"I don't want you to be anything like us Yuzu"
"Yeah neither do I"
"what do you mean you guys don't want me to be like you guy, you guys want to hide the fact that you got a weak little sister like me"
"That's not what we mean Yuzu, Yuzu I don't want you to become like us, because then you start attracting freaks, Kami just look at the people at this table"
"Hey"
"Ichi-Nii's right"
"Hey"
"well everyone except Chad and Orihime, but everyone else at this table along with along with long list of people I have ever met."
"Yeah and I only have loser boys for friends."
"Yuzu please don't change we like coming home to our sweet and caring sister"
"Yeah especially if we're coming home to a guy like Dad."
"Besides, your better just the way you are."
"You're more spectacular than you think Yuzu, sometimes I get jealous of you."
"W-w-what there's nothing to be jealous of"
"Yes there's you can cook spectacularly "
" You're able to put up with us with the patience of a saint."
"waah Thank you guys so much your the best"
After that, the gang spent the rest of lunch having light conversation. Ichigo started thinking Yuzu and Karin were 12 they'd be turning 13 soon. At 13 boys took more interest in girls. He didn't have to worry about Karin to much she could take good care of herself, but Yuzu she was just a little bit to kind for her own good, he didn't want to her to fall for you'd do it if you love my line. Well maybe Yuzu was a little smarter than to fall for that one, but she might fall for a scammer that asked to borrow money all the time. Karin had her own life to lead she couldn't look over her twin's shoulder all the time, and Yuzu certainly wouldn't appreciate it. What to do hymn Tatsuki could teach his sister martial arts, and the woman would probably drill some things about teenage boys into her head in the process. Their dad tried and failed to give them the talk on sex and boys, Karin had complained to him about the old man doing so when he came home to see him twitching on the floor. Yes, Tatsuki would do nicely, he was sure she would do this. As everyone finished off their food and lunch wound to an end, Ichigo cleaned up his mess before everyone else finished, and excuse himself he had a call to make before any other interruptions happened. Karin saw Ichigo go off with a thoughtful look on his face to make that call. So she decided to give her brother a little time to himself. She made everyone stand in line and clean the dishes they used. Honestly, if her brother could do it so could they, Yuzu wasn't a servant. A simple what's wrong to delicate to do a little cleaning and can't handle 30 seconds of work, had all of the males standing in line.
Ichigo leaned against one of the posts of the porch as he waited for Tatsuki to pick up.
"Yeah what do you want Ichigo"
"Hello to you to Tatsuki, I'll get straight to the point can you come over a few times a day on Saturday or maybe Sunday and teach Yuzu martial arts"
"Yeah I guess I wouldn't mind, but why are you asking all of a sudden?"
"Yuzu and Karin are turning 13 in a few months and um" Ichigo scowled at the laughter she heard on the other line.
"Awwe is big brother worried that his sisters are growing up"
"Shut up and so what if I am, so you'll do it right"
"Yeah but you said just Yuzu's name"
"Karin is tuff and knows how to fight, but Yuzu's a different she need to start leaning"
"Yeah I gotcha, but Karin can't go about with just stuff she learns on the street either I'll teach both of them, but I'll make sure to focus on Yuzu more"
"Hey thanks a lot, Tatsuki"
"No problem there needs to be more girls that can kick ass"
Ichigo was about to walk back inside when Yuroichi grabbed him and pulled him back inside the photo room which was being rearranged by Rukia and Chad into a park with a tree by the lake scene this time it covered more than half the room making it a bit hard to move but Yuroichi was sure they would manage.
"Alright, Ichigo get up into the tree and lie on your back," Yuroichi commanded
"Are you sure it's safe" Ichigo stared warily at the makeshift tree, sure it looked good but he wasn't so sure something he saw being built in ten minutes would hold together.
"Of course Ichigo I built 70 percent of the parts that made this tree," Kisuke said giving the tree a good pat and making the makeshift tree tremble.
"You're supposed to be making me a cure not playing around" Ichigo grabbed Kisuke by the collar.
"Now, now Ichigo I can't make you a cure if I'm injured"
"Yes you can I just don't have to damage the parts necessary"
"Come on Ichigo You can injure Kisuke later now up the tree with you so we can get started." Yuroichi pulled Ichigo from her best friend. Kisuke took that moment to take off. Ichigo looked back up the tree dubiously but reluctantly hoped into it.
"Alright now I'm going to take a few shots then Orihime will enter on my mark" Yuroichi exclaimed. Ichigo sighed this was going to be a long day.
