Ichigo vs little boy: "I don't know if I'm jealous of you for hogging Rukia's attention today or if you're a blessing in disguise," he said to the little boy. Rated T for language.

Sometimes a strong shinigami has to bear their weakness even if it means revisiting their past. "Do you hear that?" he asked softly, her ear pressed on his chest, "I'm still alive." Rated T for language.

Originally his plan was to sabotage their relationship, but ended up accomplishing something else: "All that boy really needed was a little push." Rated T for language.

He will never understand.