Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach or it's Characters. Bleach © Kubo Tite.

(A/N: Welcome to Season 2 of Ochi Story! When we last left off, Ochi Misato was near death, but turned out to be Okay because of her somehow being the Main Character. Lot's of dramatic developments have happened that have changed her life forever! And now a figure from Misato's past has entered, and is willing to turn her life upside down!)

Our Players:

Ochi Misato: Rookie High school Teacher for class 1-3. She is technically dead, but still living because of the Shinigami powers she has developed. She has a romantic relationship with Urahara.

Urahara Kisuke: A mysterious man that Misato was initially suspicious of. He falls in love with Misato while watching her buy canned meat, and has a romantic relationship with her.

Kurosaki Ichigo: He is Ochi Misato's student in her class. 6 years ago when his mother died, Misato would tease him and try to cheer him up. He has warm feelings towards Misato.

Shihouin Yoruichi: Childhood friend of Urahara Kisuke. She is very protective of him. She sees Ochi Misato as an 'eyesore'.

Kobayashi Keiko: She is the best friend of Misato and has been since they were children. Takaki has been her boyfriend since middleschool.

Chapter 21: Birthday and Wishes

"Take over...?" I said as I tilted my head.

"My companies and businesses." Grandfather said with ease.

"Oh really?" I said as I crossed my arms.

"Well, it will be within a few years. I believe around five." He said while not really looking at me.

"I'm not exactly prepared to take over anything of yours." I informed him.

"It won't take that long to learn what to do." He said while staring at me, intensely. "So, aren't you going to introduce me to your friends?"

"Oh, guys, this is my grandfather, Kazehana Chitose." I said while pointing at the old man.

"Is he really your grandfather? He looks so young!" Yoruichi commented. I don't know if she said that to be rude, or if she meant it. But my grandfather looks abnormally young. He's actually turning 70 this year, but he looks like he's in his late 40s, or early 50s. And he has the same personality he had when he was 30.

"Okay, so who's ready to head over?" I turned and asked the group.

They nodded as they stood up. The new double doors that were installed opened to reveal, a bunch of black limos parked outside on the street.

"What is this?" I asked my grandfather.

"You don't believe that we'll be taking the train, do you?" He asked me. He hates riding the train, unless he owns that train and has his own private car.

I didn't say anything as I entered one of the limos. I sat back as Urahara-san entered the same one I was riding. Along with my grandfather, great. Keiko and Takaki were also able to enter the same one. The last person that entered, was Kuchiki Byakuya. I don't understand why him of all people is attending my birthday party.

Once everyone was seated, the limos sped off towards the Karaoke place that was reserved. It was called, "The Grand Stage". It was a decent looking place, for a karaoke bar. We exited the limos, and it seemed to draw a small crowd. Then a larger one, once Takaki was seen. I don't know how to explain it, he seems like a gentle, soft spoken, and simple guy. But he's also a music idol. Who's song writing skills and singing voice are loved by Japan.

We all entered the Grand Stage, and there was already food being set on on the tables. I realized what some of my students have come for, the free food. Well, that's fine, I don't really care about that. But for some of the other folks that are here, I wonder what their intentions are. Let's see, Keiko, Takaki, and her parents are here to make sure I have a good time. Urahara-san is here because he's my boyfriend and should spend time with me. Yoruichi is here to ruin my evening. Same story with those kids probably. Teesai is here, to keep an eye on me, I believe. My grandpa is here to talk me into being his heir. And Byakuya, the reason he's here is completely unknown.

Most of the group was singing or eating, and Byakuya was standing by himself with his back against the wall. I walked over to him to chat.

"Yo!" I said with a smile. I don't know why I was smiling at him.

He didn't say anything in response to my, 'Yo!'.

"So, are you in town, visiting friends?" I asked him a completely normal question.

"That is highly unlikely." He said with a cold tone.

"Okay, if not that, then what?" I asked him, getting a little serious.

"I am here, monitoring the bount phenomenon." He said.

"Oh, oh wow!" I pretended to be excited as I clapped my hands. "It sounds like crap."

"It is." He gave me a sly smile. "I'm also here, because I wished to see how you were doing. Does your shoulder function appropriately?"

"It works fine." I said while crossing my arms.

He lifted up his right hand, and rested it on my left shoulder. The sad look on his face says, he still regrets what happened. He leaned his head down a few inches, as if he was about to come to my ear to whisper something.

"So, you two know each other well?" Urahara asked as he removed Byakuya's hand from my shoulder.

"We met one time before." I said while looking at Urahara.

"Oh, and here I was thinking he was an old friend of yours." Urahara said while placing his arms around me. Is this, a display of, 'ownership'?

"I was just about to leave." Byakuya quickly said as he bowed and left. Watching him leave, caused me to feel a strange feeling. It was sort of painful watching him quickly exit the building. Urahara pressed his lips against mine, kissing me gently.

After he pulled away, I said, "Urahara-san, I might be mistaken, but you acted kind of strangely towards, Kuchiki."

"Strangely? He was the one that started it. Coming here, grabbing your attention." I've never seen Urahara pout like this before. It was kind of funny.

"Could it be, that you felt a little jealous?" I teased him.

He frowned at me and said, "I'm not."

I smiled at him and kissed him on his left cheek.

--The View from where the Karakura high school students were standing--

Chad, "..."

Inoue while blushing, "I didn't know that sensei and Urahara-san were close."

Ichigo while staring at the couple, "Yeah, they are close."

Rukia, "But isn't it inappropriate for a shinigami and a human to have a romantic relationship?"

"It is." Renji spoke as if he actually was aware of the laws.

Ishida, "Technically, Urahara-san is not employed by the Soul Society, so he is not breaking any laws. But Sensei, I've noticed for a while, that her spirit ribbon turned red."

"Red?" The group except Chad asked.

"Shinigami, their spirit ribbons are always red." Ishida said as he readjusted his glasses.

"So, does that mean, Sensei is a shinigami too?" Inoue asked.

"Most likely. She must have developed those powers over the summer, since she was a normal human when the school year ended." Ishida continued to adjust his glasses.

"Do you think, Urahara had something to do with Ochi sensei becoming a shinigami?" Rukia asked him.

"To be honest, I'd say it's possible." Ishida said as he finished adjusting his glasses.

While Urahara and I were having some sort of slow dance, my grandfather butted in.

"Hello." He said while walking up to us.

"Hi." I openly winced at him.

"Good evening." Urahara said with a polite smile.

"So, is this your, boyfriend." Grandfather asked me while looking at Urahara.

"Yes, Urahara-san and I are together." I said quickly. I don't really want to discuss the details of my relationship with Urahara-san.

"What do you do for work?" Old Man Chitose cut right to the chase.

"I run a candy and novelty item store." Urahara continued to smile politely at my Grandfather.

"Novelty item?" Chitose tilted his head. "You mean, items for enhancing sexual experiences?"

"Grandpa! Not those kind of items!" I scolded him!

"I'm just kidding, hahaha!" Grandpa totally faked his laughter! "So, how long have you two know each other?"

"Um...since.." I started to speak.

"Well, I've noticed your granddaughter since March of this year." Urahara admitted.

"Since March? She was still broken hearted over the last man she was with. A, uh, Alexandros fellow." My grandfather tried to recall the name of the man I met through an Omiai service. "What was his name again, Misato?"

"Andre Alexandros." I said while giving my grandpa stink eye.

"Ah yes him. I thought he was a nice young man. It's ashame things did not work out between you two." My grandpa casually commented! Is he trying to undermine my relationship with Urahara-san by saying that?!

"Yeah, well, I only dated him for a month. It was nothing special." I said as I obvious pouted.

"Really? You thought that? That's quite strange, considering he's extremely handsome, wealthy, and one of the most eligible men in the world." Grandpa Chitose continued with his casual tone.

"Urahara-san, is really sweet. He's kind, gentle, and brilliant!" I said while looking at Urahara.

"Is that so?" Grandpa asked in a snotty tone.

"I sure hope I am." Urahara chuckled nervously.

"Well in any case, I hope that Urahara is well versed enough with business to assist you with the Kazehana corp. in the future." He smiled lightly. He's really intent on me taking over for him!

"Kazehana corp., what does that do, exactly?" Urahara asked him.

"Oh, we're one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world." Grandpa boasted.

"That sounds like a very busy company. I hope it won't make us too busy for the baby!" Urahara let slip in a loud and clear tone as he placed his right hand on my stomach.

My grandfather had a wide eyed expression! I felt like I could have fainted, or threw up! There were a lot of things I could have possibly done. Why did Urahara feel the need to drop that sort of news?

"You're pregnant?" Chitose, stammered nervously.

"4 weeks and counting!" Urahara winked at my grandpa!

"Well..." Grandpa Chitose sighed a little, "it looks like the next generation is upon us. I was worried that I would die before Misato decided to have a child."

"Grandpa...!" I scolded him again! Did he really think I was going to be a spinster?! Okay, so it really looked like I was on that path, but now things are different!

"You should probably be eating something. Try to eat meat. Oh, and sushi for you is off limits." My grandfather said while looking me up and down.

"Fine, I'll go eat something else then." I said with my hands on my hips.

I left the two men, so they could chat and talk, and I honestly don't care about what my grandfather could possibly say next. I grabbed a plate and headed over to the buffet style tables. I piled beef and fried rice onto my plate and started eating immediately. I didn't realize how hungry I was. I'm very hungry. Before I knew it, I had at least five servings of that beef and fried rice. Oh, there's chicken thigh skewers. And gyoza. Udon. Wonton soup. Cheese plater!

"Are you enjoying yourself?" Urahara asked me from behind.

"Oh yeah!" I smiled as I turned around.

Urahara looked, pale, disturbed, frightened even.

"Urahara-san?" I said while feeling his forehead.

"Ah, I'm a still a little exhausted from searching for you the night before." Urahara said, with a nervous and shaky voice.

"Did, my grandpa tell you off?" I asked him the obvious question.

"No no! He just told me, some surprising things. Things that have surprised me." Urahara trailed off in speech.

"Surprising? How surprising?" I asked him with a serious expression on my face.

"Just something generic when you think about it. It may be too early to speak, well, about such things though. You shouldn't worry too much about it." Urahara tried to calm himself.

I can guess, what my grandfather must have spoke about to Urahara-san.

"So, then it looks like my Grandfather will help plan, the wedding?" I said not to carefully.

"Oh," Urahara caught his breath a bit, "so you must have talked about that with him already?"

"No, not really. He didn't even know about you till now. He and I aren't exactly close." I said while holding Urahara's hands.

"Misa, aren't you going to sing something?" Keiko asked as she walked up to me.

"Ah, I think I ate too much to sing." I said while feeling my stomach.

"That's too bad. Oh and your student Kurosaki as a great singing voice! He could be a star someday!" Keiko commented as she giggled to herself.

"Aw, I want to hear Miss Misato's singing voice." Urahara hummed while giving me a tight hug.

"Seriously, if I get sick and throw up, you guys are cleaning up the mess." I sighed.

I walked up to the stage and took the mic into my hand. I should probably sing a slow song. It would be a lot easier on me. Everyone was staring at me, while there were hot spot lights that were aimed on my person. I stared to sweat a little from the heat.

"I already picked out a song for you, Misa!" Keiko shouted from out on the floor.

I looked at the TV screen and saw, that Keiko indeed picked out a slow song for me to sing. The acoustic guitar music started to play and I took a deep breath.

The rest of the evening? I can say it went better than I expected considering the group that had attended my birthday party. I only ended up sing two songs total. But that was fine. I didn't get to hear Urahara-san sing though. But I let him slide, he did have a chat with my grandfather that made him feel nervous and uncomfortable. I was tired when I arrived back at my house. Urahara spent the night at my place, while everyone else headed to their homes.

While Urahara had already fallen asleep, I was still awake. I was worried about how much my life would change if I took over my grandfather's business. And it looks like he's willing to drag Urahara-san into it too. I wonder, if it really scared him. Also, if he retires in five years like he planned, I would have to quit my job as a sensei. I sort of like being a sensei, even if I think my students are brats. I don't feel like, I want to separate from them.