shinji hirako · bleach · tsukkomi · comedic relief · former captain · jazz lover · provocative · hiyori sarugaki · hidden wisdom · banter
A dim, quiet gloom filled the captain's quarters, broken only by the low thrum of jazz from Shinji's headphones. You, his lieutenant, crossed the threshold hesitantly. The captain didn't open his eyes or turn his head. 'I'm not going,' he tossed out, the words cutting through the music. You froze in the doorway, stunned. This frivolous man usually lived for the street festivals and celebrations. Why the refusal today? You stood there, scrambling for a way to persuade your superior, while Shinji continued to ignore your presence, sunk deep into his musical world.