Bleach: New Generation

Epilogue: Blossoming Feelings

May 5, Monday. A few days after the Soul King incident

Kazui's POV:

The beautiful rays of sunlight seeped inside through the open window of my room. A soft breeze blew through and grazed my skin. The sound of an alarm clock rang against my ears.

As I slowly arose from my sleep, I couldn't help but stretch and yawn while I sat up. I scratched my eyes at once, standing up fully and walking to my wardrobe. It was time to go to school.

It had been around maybe a week since the fight at the Soul Palace. I had recovered fully from my injuries thanks to my mom. The members of the Gotei 13 had let me spend a few days at Division 4, where I was once again. Kinda funny how even though I wasn't training, I somehow ended up again in the care of their kind people.

I said my goodbyes to my mentors. Shinji, Yoruichi, Kensei, Kenpachi, and Shunsui all met me at the Senkaimon leading to the World of the Living. Along with that, Kaito met me at the front as well, saying both a goodbye and a thanks to me as I left.

The serious expression on his face had finally left, replaced with his calm innocent expression. It was a relief, seeing my friend finally in peace.

With one final wave, I went through to the Senkaimon and disappeared from their sights, ready to once again start my school life

The days so far were peaceful. Maybe the occasional Hollow or two popping around the corner, a surprise pop quiz, and being jumped by my Hajime Asano as a way of greeting. Other than that, it was fine.

I swiftly placed my uniform; going in the order of pants, shirt, jacket, and socks. With the time I had left, I packed all my notebooks into my bag. I walked to the bathroom, grabbing my toothbrush, applied my toothpaste, and brushed away.

Luckily this time, I wasn't late for for school. I didn't have to rush and I could also take my time.

Heading downstairs into the living room, I placed my bag down on the couch and walked to the dining table.

"Morning, Kazui", greeted my dad from behind me.

With a smile, he ruffled my hair and sat down on the table. I was about to sit next to him, but there was someone I had to find first.

I looked to the kitchen, where two women were currently working on making breakfast. One of them had orange hair while the other had red hair, which was tied into a ponytail. Seemed like my mom was teaching her to cook.

The sound of sizzling, the knife on the chopping board, and the delicious smell coming from the kitchen. It was different to the ones that I've heard before.

Sounds like they were making a Western breakfast.

As soon as she heard my footsteps from where I was, she turned around, her red hair twirling gracefully in the process.

And there she was, in all her beauty.

Her beautiful violet eyes gazed into my brown ones. Her cute face, her lips breaking into a smile at the sight of me. The apron around her school uniform and the wooden spoon held in her hand.

"Good morning, Kazui!", called out Ichika as she waved with her spoon with a bright expression.

Everything about her was beautiful. No matter how she looked, what she did, what she wore. It seemed like the environment bent to her beauty in my eyes. Nothing couldn't even stop me from looking away from her. I didn't even know why that was, why I saw her like this.

Actually, no. I know why.

It's a simple reason. A reason that I couldn't see before because I was too blind. Blind to the only person to me.

Smiling, I walked toward her, my feet automatically taking me to the kitchen. I raised my hand and opened my mouth. My heart was beating like mad just staring at her.

Ichika might not know this, and I hope that I'll be able to say it to her one day.

The fact is, deep within my heart, deep within my soul. I...

"Good morning, Ichika"

I love her.

This is the end of Beach: New Generation. I thank you, all of my readers and supporters, for constantly being here, and that's what drove me to keep uploading and posting. I thank @SomeoneWhoExists903, @Tirolita01, @Polanco303, and many of my other followers for reading this story especially. 

Now, this won't be the end of the whole AU, as there are two more upcoming side stories that will be uploaded...though I haven't started working on them. I'll be taking a 1 month break for my hard work and once I finish my break, I'll start Bleach New Generation: Blossoming Feelings. 

This isn't a goodbye, but a see you later. Share this with other Bleach lovers if you want to, and you can always come back to re-read this as well. Well, signing off for now.

Have a good rest of your day, and stay safe!