Set 2 months before to "The Lost Substitute Shinigami" story arc. 15 months have passed since Ichigo lost his soul-reaper powers. He's been living like an ordinary human. This is an encounter between Ichigo and Rukia after Rukia visits him in the world of the living for the first time since they said goodbye... Two-shot, ichiruki. Lemon warning for Ch. 2! Complete.

Rukia is named Byakuya's heir and told something that will change her life drastically. She returns from the Soul Society to spend time with Ichigo in the world of the living. Ichigo (now graduated from college) is oblivious to the news and is instead focusing on making her day special... After all, it IS Rukia's birthday. Ichi/Ruki. Complete.

After Ichigo is injured in battle, he's forced to trade places with his inner-hollow. What will Hichigo do in the world of the living? Will he be able to come to terms with Ichigo's feelings towards Rukia? What about his own feelings toward the petite soul-reaper? And what does the midget-lieutenant think of all this? HichigoxRukia IchigoxRukia Complete.