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Bleach Part I: Death & Strawberry

Bleach Episode 2: Starter


Ichigo: My work is done now, Rukia. You can have your powers bac-

(Ichigo turns behind him to see a bloodied up Karin, Isshin, and Isshin standing.)

Isshin: I thought when you became a Shinigami… You'd save our lives?!

Yuzu: Oooww!

(Ichigo then looks at Rukia confused.)

Rukia: I'm very sorry, Ichigo! You are too late!

Ichigo: So all of this… was for nothing!

(Ichigo's room, morning, revealed to be a nightmare as Isshin wakes him up.)

Isshin: GOOD MORNING, ICHIGO!

(Isshin screams as Ichigo slams him to the ground very hard.)

Ichigo: What kind of father would attack his own son in his sleep?!

Isshin: That was not bad, Ichigo!

(Ichigo then asks Isshin about last night.)

Ichigo: Hey… What happened to your wounds?

BLEACH #02

Isshin: What do you mean?! Am I hurt?!

Ichigo: Say what?

STARTER


Opening 1: *~Asterisk~ by Orange Range

Rays of light from the stars in the night sky above

Rays of light from the stars in the night sky above

1, 2, and so the bells echo,

Spreading far and wide in the depths of my heart

A legendary stardrop, inside it

There's so many narrow paths etched out

With time, the ages pass;

A shooting star passes without a sound

Close your eyes and listen hard, maybe you'll hear

Goodbye

Now that the light is released, surely it can't fail,

Across time it's got to reach someone

The light of glory is right across the way,

It's the story I'm about to weave with you all

Rays of light from the stars in the night sky above

Send a plea from across the ages

With colors that haven't faded

It's somebody's cry, reflected in those sparkling eyes

A wish carried on the wind, a request from the moon

To live as fully as possible, day by day

Rays of light from the stars in the night sky above

Send a plea from across the ages

With colors that haven't faded

So that our wishes, too, will be in someone's heart someday

Let's shine on like that star


(Outside of Kurosaki Clinic, as the Kurosaki family looks at the damage.)

Isshin: What a relief! A car crashed into our house and no one got hurt!

Ichigo: Truth is, no one woke up!

Karin: Jerk left us the damage bills. I hate this family…

Isshin: Don't worry, Karin! He'll just show up another day!

Ichigo: What the hell is going on…? They don't have any wounds. They think a car did it. Was it some sort of Shinigami healing device? Did she go back to the Soul Society?


KARAKURA HIGH SCHOOL

10:43 A.M.

(A girl named Orihime sighs as she's thinking about Ichigo, when her friend, Tatsuki appears.)

Orihime: Where's Ichigo…? He's super late today…

Tatsuki: Orihime, can you stop daydreaming all the time?!

Orihime: Oh… Hey, Tatsuki! Ichigo sure is late today.

Tatsuki: Weren't you just thinking about him?! He's super rude and he's always late for class… So, what's great about him?!

Orihime: He's super funny! Every time I think of Ichigo when he gets angry…

(Orihime thinks of Ichigo's angry face to a middle aged man smiling, which Orihime laughs at.)

Orihime: It's super funny!

Tatsuki: Okay… But Ichigo might be absent today.

(Tatsuki says as one of Ichigo's friends, Mizuiro shows up.)

Orihime: Oh hey Mizuiro.

Tatsuki: Wait a minute, you always show up with Ichigo, where is he?!

Mizuiro: I went by his place this morning and he had a big hole in his house. His dad told me that a car crashed into his house in the middle of the night.

Tatsuki: What?! Is he hurt?! Or worse… Dea-

(Ichigo appears and hits Tatsuki on the head with his bag.)

Ichigo: Sorry to tell you this, but we all survived.

Orihime: G-Good morning, I-Ichigo!

Ichigo: Oh hey Orihime. You're happy as usual.

(Ichigo goes to sit down in his seat when he sees a familiar face.)

Rukia: Are you Ichigo Kurosaki? It's very nice to meet you!

Ichigo: What the…

Mizuiro: Oh, her name is Rukia Kuchiki. She'll be in this class starting today. Her family had to move due to family issues.

Rukia: Oh, Ichigo, I didn't bring any textbooks today. Do you mind sharing yours with me?

(Ichigo looks at her hand and sees the words, "Make a scene and you're dead." written.)

Mizuiro: Hey Ichigo, do you mind showing Rukia around the school.

Ichigo: Um, sure… Is she crazy?


(Outside of the school.)

Ichigo: Can you explain to me why you're here? Like, isn't your work done? Why didn't you go back to that Soul Society place?!

Rukia: You idiot! I have to be a Shinigami to return to the Soul Society! I can't turn back.

Ichigo: Why?

Rukia: Because I lost all of my powers!

(Ichigo looks at her confused.)

Ichigo: Wait a minute… Then where are they?!

Rukia: They're inside you. Not in your body but your soul. You have become a Shinigami. Last night, you stole my powers! And now I have to rely on this Gigai!

Ichigo: What the hell is a Gigai?

Rukia: It's a temporary body that we use in case of emergencies. Those who have no powers use Gigai until their powers return.

Ichigo: No wonder everyone can see you… What do you want with me?

Rukia: While I regain my powers, you have to do all the work for me!

Ichigo: Hell no!

Rukia: What did you say?

Ichigo: I said hell no! I don't want to fight any more Hollows. I only fought it yesterday to save my family! And I'm not fighting for total strangers! I'm not like that!

Rukia: Fine. Guess I have no choice then!

(Rukia then runs to Ichigo and escorts him out of his body.)

Ichigo: What the fuck?! That's my body?! What did you d-

Rukia: Hey! Follow me!


(Ichigo and Rukia then go to a park in Karakura Town.)

Rukia: So, Ichigo. Do ghosts come to this park?

Ichigo: Yeah, a five-year old boy. He often likes to play here at noon. But we never really talk to each other.

(Rukia then pulls out a phone.)

Ichigo: What's this?

Rukia: An order from Soul Society. 12:00 P.M., plus or minus 15 minutes. It is about a 20 meter radius from Yumizawa Children's Park. A Hollow is coming. And I think it will attack the kid.

(They then hear a scream of a little boy. As they see a Hollow chasing the boy, Ichigo prepares to attack but Rukia resists.)

Rukia: Stop! Why are you helping him, he's a stranger right?

Ichigo: What are you talking about?! I can't just stand here and let it eat him!

Rukia: Even if you do, he's going to be attacked either way! Don't help him! A Shinigami must be fair to all ghosts! If you're going to save him now, you must try to save all of them! Be willing to go anywhere! Even be willing to sacrifice yourself for them!

Ichigo: Sacrifice myself… Fine then…

(Before the Hollow could eat the boy, Ichigo slices one of its legs off.)

Rukia: Ichigo… You've made your decision?

Ichigo: Will you shut up?! I only helped him because I was here! Remember last night, you sacrificed yourself to save me! Was that your job as a Shinigami! At least, not for me!

(The Hollow gets back up to attack Ichigo, but is killed by Ichigo.)

Ichigo: Well fine then, I'll help you out as a Shinigami! And you! You'll be going to a special place called the Soul Society. I really hope you make it there. Are you ready?

Ghost Boy: Yes.

(Ichigo then performs Konso on the boy as he ascends to the Soul Society.)


(Cut to commercial: KEYWORD: Hollows)

(After commercial: KEYWORD: Spirits)


(Night time, Karakura Town)

(Orihime is walking home with groceries. When a car nearly runs her over as it crashes through a building.)

Orihime: Ouch! What was that?!


(Cut to the park where Ichigo and Rukia are. Meanwhile, Rukia is reading a book.)

Rukia: Dad? Did you find anything? Oh no! Dad, what's wrong?! Answer me! Is he dead?! Ah… Ah… Aaaahh-

Ichigo: What the hell are you screaming about?!

Rukia: I was just studying the language of this world!

Ichigo: No you weren't. You were reading Junji Ito's Long Hair in the Attic while I was training? Also where did you find it anyway?

Rukia: You finished your training?

Ichigo: Yes, I hit those pepper balls a thousand times! And where did you get that weird pitching machine?

Rukia: Idiot! The wrong balls had pepper in them!

Ichigo: Well, how was I supposed to know that?!

Rukia: Well as you see, the Hollow's weak spot is the head! One good hit and it'll crack open like a melon!

Ichigo: Why? I was doing just fine.

Rukia: Idiot. Killing a Hollow with one blow is the essence of Hollow hunting. So, it'll be easier if you attack it from behind!

Ichigo: But, killing them from behind is unfai-

Orihime: Hey, Ichigo!

(Orihime appears behind Ichigo, surprising him.)

Ichigo: Orihime! Where did you come from?!

Orihime: Just came from the grocery store! I bought leeks, butter, bananas, and bean jam jelly!

Ichigo: I wonder what she's making with that?

(Orihime looks behind Ichigo and sees Rukia.)

Orihime: Oh hey, Rukia!

Rukia: Hello, Orihime. How do you do, m'dear!

Orihime: Oh, I'm fine, thanks.

Ichigo: How is she going to act in front of boys? Orihime is playing along with it?!

(Ichigo then sees Orihime's bandaged arm.)

Ichigo: Hey, what happened to your arm?

Orihime: Oh, I got run over!

Ichigo: What?! How did that happen?!

Orihime: Last night, I was walking home with groceries and then a car ran me over. But they didn't do it on purpose…

(Rukia then sees Orihime's leg which looks much worse than her arm.)

Rukia: Hey, Orihime. Mind if I take a look at your leg?

Orihime: Sure. It got it when the car hit me…

Rukia: It must look painful…

Orihime: You're right! My leg hurts more than my arm!

Ichigo: You should go to the doctor!

(Orihime then leaves in a hurry.)

Orihime: I'm late! Sailor Moon's gonna start!

Ichigo: Are you sure you wanna go by yourself?! Want me to come with you?!

Orihime: No, I'm fine! See you tomorrow!

Ichigo: See ya!

(Rukia starts to ask questions about Orihime to Ichigo.)

Rukia: Are you two close?

Ichigo: Kinda. She's friends with this guy I've known since 8th grade.

Rukia: Does she have any siblings?

Ichigo: An older brother. He died three years ago. That day, I opened the door. I was leaving for school. The doorbell rang and we saw Orihime come in carrying her brother on her back. Turns out they were in a car accident. We didn't have anything to save him. He died while we were escorting him to Karakura Hospital. I also found that the ghost I was talking to was her. Where are you going?!

(Rukia then walks off.)

Rukia: Home.

Ichigo: You have a home here too? Where do you live?

Rukia: It's none of your business where I live? See ya!

Ichigo: That little…


(Cut to Rukia in a dark room as she gets an order from Soul Society.)

Rukia: An order… Where?

Ichigo: Is Yuzu and Karin playing a game late at night. It stopped.

(Rukia then comes out of Ichigo's closet.)

Rukia: Ichigo! A Hollow is coming!

Ichigo: What are you doing here?! And are those Yuzu's pajamas!

Rukia: It's an order! The time and place is here and now!

(A Hollow then appears from Ichigo's bed as Rukia then escorts Ichigo to his Shinigami form.)

Rukia: Aim for the head!

(Ichigo strikes for the head but it does not kill the Hollow as it roars in pain.)

Rukia: It got away.

Ichigo: That was Orihime's brother…

Rukia: Didn't I tell you that killing them with one strike to the head from behind was the only option? To avoid any injury… But there's another reason for that. You kill them with one blow… So you can never learn the human identity of Hollows! All Hollows were once living people!

(Ichigo is shocked to learn the truth about Hollows.)

Ichigo: Hold on! I thought they were monsters?!

Rukia: They are now and we must kill them! But we have no time to argue! Your friend is going to die!


(Cut to Orihime's apartment as Orihime and Tatsuki chat.)

Tatsuki: Are you fucking stupid?! Why did you blow your chance like that?

Orihime: I blew something.

Tatsuki: Yes! If he asks if you want him to walk you home, you say "Sure!" And pretend your leg is killing you and hang on to his arm! Then shove your boobs in his face!

Orihime: Tatsuki!

Tatsuki: I'm just kidding! Anyways, I've always seen Ichigo hanging out with that new girl lately.

Orihime: I saw them at the park together.

Tatsuki: Have you been to the park with Ichigo?

Orihime: Me and Ichigo? At the park together…


(Cut to a fantasy with Orihime and Ichigo.)

Ichigo: Hey! Orihime!

Orihime: Ichigo! Let's race to the teeter-totter!

Ichigo: Okay!

Orihime and Ichigo: Ready. Set. Go.


(Cut to them having an actual race. With Orihime winning. Cut back to Orihime and Tatuski,)

Tatsuki: Wow! You two were having an actual race instead of a park fantasy.

(Orihime and Tatsuki then hear something.)

Orihime: Oh no! Enraku fell down! How did you get torn?!

Tatsuki: I think the fabric's rotting.

(Orihime then sees something behind Enraku.)

Orihime: Is this blood?!

(A giant hand comes out from Enraku through Orihime.)

Tatsuki: Orihime! What's wrong?!


(Cut to Rukia and Ichigo flying to Orihime's apartment.)

Rukia: Hollows were once fallen people. Spirits that weren't admitted to the Soul Society by a Shinigami, were left behind, and weren't saved from other Hollows. Then the soul strives to fill the happiness to fill the darkness inside. It stalks people it loves most in their life. When we saw a large bruise on Orihime's leg… where a Hollow grabbed her. You did say she had an older brother. If he loved Orihime most, it must be certain that he will come after her.


(Cut back to Orihime as Tatsuki gets attacked.)

Tatsuki: Why am I bleeding? What is going o-

(The Hollow slams Tatsuki to the ground. As Orihime watches in terror.)

Orihime: What's happening? Is that a monster?! Is that my body? Am I dead?! I can't be daydreaming this time…

(Orihime then sees Tatsuki being attacked.)

Orihime: Tatsuki! I have to save her! You okay, Tatsuki!

(Tatuski doesn't respond.)

Orihime: Say something!

Hollow: It's no use, Orihime. She can't hear or see us.

Orihime: How do you know my name?

Hollow: Have you forgotten about me? It hurts me so much!

(The Hollow prepares to attack Orihime but is stopped by the arrival of Ichigo.)

Hollow: You think you can stop me?

Ichigo: Sorry, but it's my job as a Shinigami! If you want Orihime for dinner, then I'm your first course!


Ending 1: Life is Like a Boat, by Rie fu

Nobody knows who I really am

I never felt this empty before

And if I ever need someone to come along

Who's gonna comfort me, and keep me strong?

And still the journey continues

On quiet days as well

The moon in its new cycle

Shines on the boat again

I gave a prayer

As I wait for the new day

Shining vividly

Up to the edge of that sea


Poem spoken by Sora Inoue

If we love,

We must learn how to forgive.

Next Episode: BLEACH #03: MICROCRACK.


Removed content:

Isshin says he has nothing else to teach Ichigo.

Yuzu asks Ichigo if he's ready for breakfast.

Mizuiro asks Ichigo what's the third period.

Ichigo said disgusting after Ichigo's comment.

Ichigo asks Rukia how long they've been at the park.

Students find Ichigo's body lying outside the school.

Ichigo commenting on Rukia's drawing on the balls.

Rukia asks Orihime if she knows her.

Orihime says she's been getting hurt a lot.

Orihime blames herself for not saying yes.

Yuzu asks Ichigo if he's seen her pajamas.

Tatsuki mentions to Orihime to attack Ichigo.

Orhime's boxing fantasy.

Ichigo asks Rukia that Hollow can attack their own families.

Added Content:

Ichigo talking after killing the Hollow.

Orihime wonders if Ichigo is gonna be there.

Ichigo performs Konso on the boy.

Orihime wonders who saved her from being run over.

Shout Out:

Junji Ito's Long Hair in the Attic

Sailor Moon

Changes:

The horror manga Rukia was reading in the manga and anime, here she reads Long Hair in the Attic.

In the manga and anime, Orihime mentions she's late to watch Shoten, here it's Sailor Moon as it was having reruns on Toonami in 2001.

Ichigo was the one said to go on the teeter-totter in the manga, here Orihime is the one to say it.