Hello my dear readers! I don't update often and you're still as great as always! Thank you for everything, really... You're amazing :)

Here comes another chapter of More Letters finally and this time it's Renji who writes. I enjoy writing his thoughts a lot, this guy is so stupid and blind, seriously... I actually thought a lot 'bout him while writing. I think he's really bad and depraved here, maybe that's why a lot of bad things happen to him... or maybe he's like that because so a lot of bad things happen to him? I don't know. he's just funny to write.

Am I thinking too much recently?

Please ignore this weird author's note and proceed to reading. It's longer than usual ~oh pride~

Read, enjoy and review :)

Dear Rukia,

I can't believe the marriage thing went that far. Honestly, I didn't expect people to take that rumor seriously, I thought they'd just forget it, but what I read in your letter… I'd never think one gossip could affect Soul Society like that. I can't even imagine how you must feel in such situation, but I really don't know what should be done. Maybe just observe how the situation progresses? It may be hard, but maybe something good will come out of it? You never know, Rukia.

About Hisagi, I'm really happy you decided to help him. He deserves to be loved, and I think you'll know better than me how to make Rangiku-san be the one to love him. Good luck with that.

As I wrote in my previous letter, I decided to focus on making peace with Ichigo and getting inside Kurosaki clinic (in other words, running away from Urahara, this cruel monster who makes me work day and night). One of my ways to get to Ichigo's heart was through Tatsuki, and she did her best to reach this heart, taking him to dojo frequently and spending afternoons with him studying together. I could tell they got closer with each passing day, because somehow, I and Tatsuki developed this routine to meet during shopping in the dairy products aisle in the supermarket every day, so she was telling me everything.

However, I soon figured out that wasn't enough, having just Tatsuki. What I needed was whole his family by my side.

I thought that Ichigo's sisters would be easier to convince than his father. Karin looks like one to do something to make his life harder just for fun and Yuzu… Yuzu just won't say no, she's too kindhearted for that.

I may sound like a really bad guy, using people and all that, but I really didn't have a choice. Shopping and helping in the Shoten is one thing, but cleaning the whole building every day, doing the laundry, cooking and doing the dishes, fulfilling every little wish not only of Urahara, but also Yoruichi and even Tessai with those kids that recently seem to do nothing around the shop… I think you know these people well enough to tell their wishes aren't all that enjoyable and easy.

I came here to look for Arrancars, but I won't find them while composing candies depending on the color.

That's why one day I hid myself round the corner of Kurosaki household and waited from the moment the sun appeared on the sky.

Around seven o'clock my target left the house.

Yes, I was stalking Kurosaki Yuzu. But with good intentions!

I wanted to know what she was doing throughout the day, get to know her better. I felt she was easier to make friends with and she could become my gate to Kurosaki family. I knew that once she cried and made puppy eyes asking if I could stay, Ichigo would forget about everything bad we went through and just let me in. Karin couldn't perform that kind of magic.

Her father would fail too, I think.

So, there I was, following Yuzu whole week, observing her every action, noting what she was doing nonstop.

I found out that in the mornings she went shopping, then, after leaving her purchases at home, she went to school and spent some time with her friends after the lessons ended. She had to hurry back home, to cook something for the rest of the family, then did her homework and cleaned the house. She also likes to help her father in the clinic if she has time and always makes sure that the atmosphere in the house is nice and warm. These were the results of a whole week of stalking, and just to prove you how hard I worked on that case, I'll tell you I followed her everywhere, which included hiding in school during her lessons and watching her through the clinic's windows in disguise.

Now, who's most dedicated to his decisions?

I had everything I needed to make Yuzu my friend. I knew I had to be caring about people surrounding me (in other words pretend to care about Urahara and his band), I had to care about household duties too (since I was in charge of that in the Shoten, that wasn't difficult) and just be super kind towards basically everyone.

I decided to "attack" last Sunday, when young Japanese people don't go to school. I wanted to look cool in front of her, so I thought of a plan to surprise her nicely. She went to the shop of course, and I waited outside. Now just imagine her shocked face when I deftly grabbed the bag with things she bought the moment she stepped out of the store, saying something along the lines of "I don't think a young girl like you should have to carry something that heavy" with my best cool face expression. Her expression was unforgettable.

"R-Renji-kun?" she asked, blushing for some reason.

"Yuzu-chan, do I remember correctly?" I asked in reply and she blushed even more, nodding. "What a coincidence! I was just going this way, looking for a gift for Urahara-san, since he takes care of me so well and let me stay at his place," I blabbered, "though I must say it's a little crowded, you know, with so many people… It's not easy to live there, but I truly appreciate his efforts."

I finished with a smile and although Yuzu looked a bit confused, I could tell my little speech made a good impression on her, since she smiled back after a while.

"Were you thinking about something particular?"

It took me a while to understand she asked about the gift I planned to buy.

"Ah no, not yet," I replied, maintaining my smile.

Yuzu then asked if she could go with me and help me choose a present and I agreed instantly. We bought a wooden cat that she really liked, but what was more important, Yuzu seemed to love every word I said and every thing I did. I don't know why, but I guess I shouldn't complain. I must be a really nice guy to hang out with.

I was sure that my mission was successful when Yuzu asked if I wanted to come to the clinic and eat with her family.

I agreed.

I was full of excitement and happy thoughts while we were heading to Ichigo's house. I would never think that my wish could be granted so easily. I followed Yuzu, still carrying the purchases for her. I already started imagining Urahara's face when he finds out I move out and leave him and how comfortable life was waiting for me. My expectations were huge, but I didn't know what was ahead of me.

The moment we stepped into the house, I heard Yuzu's cheerful voice:

"I'm home!"

Karin immediately appeared, soon followed by Ichigo.

"Took you long-" Ichigo started, but then he saw me.

Yuzu noticed that his gaze changed drastically and tried to make the situation better. Suddenly it became incredibly tense.

"I know you don't like Renji-kun, Ichigo, but please listen… We met accidentally and he helped me carry things from the shop! He was really nice to me…"

"Oh?" someone said and we all turned to see Kurosaki-san, who just stepped into the room. "Didn't I see you before?"

I blinked, not knowing what he meant. We met probably, when I still could visit Ichigo, but I didn't remember very well.

"Weren't you hiding in the bushes one day and writing in a notebook, mumbling something about Yuzu to yourself?"

My eyes widened and I couldn't find any strength to speak or shake my head. I slowly turned to Ichigo and his siblings. Yuzu was looking at me shocked, Karin's face portrayed disgust, while Ichigo stared at me in the most intimidating way I've ever seen. He was furious, I could tell, and I didn't have a thing to say in defense.

"Renji…" he whispered and it sent chills down my spine, "you're so dead now, you know?"

Before I could do anything, he grabbed a nearby vase and threw it at me. I barely dodged it when another object was thrown in my direction, and even more when Karin joined in.

Then, I saw Ichigo take one of the chairs in the room and I knew my mission definitely wasn't a success.

"You sick lolicon, RENJI!" he screamed and threw the chair.

I knew I had to run away.

While on my way, I could hear Kurosaki-san stating calmly that "as long as Yuzu wants to, he's okay with this relationship", and I wanted nothing more than to go back and tell them I didn't think about Yuzu that way, but I couldn't. Coming back would be a suicide.

I'm now hiding at Urahara's because Ichigo seriously wants to kill me. I begged him to let me stay inside the shop all the time and bribed him with the wooden cat I bought earlier. He and Yoruichi listened to my story and believed me, but instead of helping me, they only laughed.

Urahara doesn't make me work outside, though, and I'm really thankful for that. Maybe he's not that bad.

Ah, I almost forgot! I've got a really big favor to ask you. Maybe not you directly, but… Well, you see, I recently met Asano, Ichigo's friend. He recognized me as your friend and asked for something. His sister's friend is getting married and she got an invitation. She then promised to come with her boyfriend, which is Ikkaku, in her opinion. Now she can't take her words back, because that wouldn't look good and Asano begged me to bring Ikkaku to Karakura.

I know he wouldn't be happy, but… can you ask him to come? Asano was really serious about it, and I believe Ikkaku can endure one meeting with his sister.

Please reply quickly, it's rather urgent.

I hope that the situation in Seireitei will get better. I'm always there for you, remember? Even if I can't do much, I'll support you in everything.

Take care,

Renji