It was Christmas Eve at the Urahara shop. The Kurosakis had also gathered there to celebrate. Ichigo, Ururu, Karin, and Yuzu were playing a game quietly, occasionally laughing.
It had been a peaceful night, and the snowfall was heavy yet silent outside. Near the fireplace, Tessai was knitting a scarf while Isshin was reading a book. Yoruchi lazily stretched out by the fire, dozing.
In all of a sudden, they heard Kisuke's low yet urgent voice from the other room.
"Isshin, come quickly."
The children looked up from their game but knew better than to move. Once Isshin had hurriedly arrived, he called for Tessai.
"Draw cold water, he's heating up fast." The kids finally went and stood in the doorway, watching as Kisuke patted at Jinta's forehead urgently.
"Come on, open your eyes, Jinta," he said soothingly. "Come on, honey." Isshin saw Jinta's chest heave deeply, then still, and he checked his wrist for any sign of a pulse before gently laying a hand on Kisuke's shoulder.
"Come on Jinta, please!" Kisuke desperately pleaded. The kids slowly retreated to the living room, a kind of emptiness surrounding them.
They could hear Kisuke—the great Kisuke Urahara—weeping in the other room. Tessai called Ryuuken for help with Jinta's body.
The funeral was small; Ikkaku showed up with Uryu, Nan, Chad, Orihime, and Dan. Kenpachi and Yoruichi were unable to attend, but Izuru and Ameil arrived just in time, followed by the Kuchiki clan, Nat, and Rangiku. The Jeagerjacques came with a sparse bouquet of Las Noches flowers.
Afterwards, the kids all sat together.
"I don't get it," Nan said, very puzzled. "I know babies die and so do adults, but not kids." Ichigo and Bess looked just as troubled and confused. Yuzu was comforting Ururu who was unable to stop crying.
Bobby patted Karin on the back, who was making an effort not to show any tears.
"I can't believe he's gone, he was my soccer buddy," she said very sadly. After standing around for a bit, people began to depart around six o'clock.
"Come on, Bobby, time to go," Grimmjow called sadly. Bobby walked away slowly waving goodbye to Karin. With a final sigh and mental goodbye, Ikkaku also left with his students, Nat, and Rangiku.
Ryuuken stayed to help comfort Kisuke, which Isshin was also attempting to do. Both had lost their wives but could not even begin to comprehend the grief Kisuke was going through. The Quincy was rather shocked, because like him, Kisuke helped others and never showed emotion nor asked for help. Tessai was being comforted by Rebecca, a human who, although not spiritually sensitive, knew about Shinigami. As far as anyone could tell, she and Tessai were very close.