To: [cross_.jp]

From: [mad_]

Subject: RE: Ongoing Courtship.

After receiving advice of courtship from the Shinigami Women's Association, I have revised my gift list in light of your interests. I hope you enjoy the sewing machine, and put it to good use.

I have decided that it is, indeed, beneath me to become jealous of a teenage girl; there will be no further interruptions to your social life [Ukitake tells me that teenagers need a strong peer support base]. I have also considered your concerns as to the ability of my underlings to defend you, in light of their humiliating defeat at the hands of a school girl. As a result, I have recalled those guarding you to the Soul Society, and their replacements [all seated officers] are on their way. Those returning will be subject to a period of heightened training so as to improve their combat skills, including a great deal of sparring with 11th. Heheheheh.

And, as to your enquiry regarding the source of the picture – your school's yearbook has a great many suitable images. The one currently being passed around 4th, I believe, was on page 83 of last year's edition.

Oh, and one more thing. In exchange for their assistance on the subject of romance, I promised the SWA that I would ask if you would assist them in the creation of a calendar. Apparently, you and your fellow ryoka have some fans, and they wish to capitalise on this. I have attached the contact details of the Vice-President, who is in charge of this project.

With greatest affection,

Mayuri