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Chapter 4:

The way Ichigo treats Rukia is like he’s talking to another guy!

A/N

As you can see from that panel,Ichigo is getting angry because he thought he was killing MONSTERS,it was only at that time that he finds out,that hollows are actually a former HUMAN SOULS.Ichigo thought that Rukia has just deceived him to do such a disgusting thing (killing a human soul). Of course he would be mad,also,taking into consideration,he just met her recently.

After the scene where Rukia explains why hollows attack, it slips to Tatsuki and Orihime talking about Ichigo. Tatsuki knows how Orihime feels about Ichigo and completely supports her friends feelings.

A/N :

A normal thing that friends usually do.


 

She tells Orihime “Sometimes you just got to go for it.” Then she gives al sorts of tips and tricks to get Ichigo to fall for her. The best part is where Tatsuki says, “Pull him into a dark alley and TAKE HIM DOWN” Orihime spews her drink.

A/N :

          This scene is obviously meant for a comedic relief.It's true that sometimes you just got to go for it.Tatsuki is talking about Ichigo's offer to walk Orihime home.The part where she said something about taking Ichigo in a dark alley and take him down,is definitely something that isn't meant seriously.I'm pretty sure,she won't even do such a thing herself,that will just show her DESPERATION to get the guy,like he's the only guy left in the world,sigh.


 

Tatsuki then says, “If you just grab your breasts, he’ll be the aggressive one.” By this time Orihime is in shock. (Again, if Orihime was any type of stalker, she would have had a bloody nose)

A/N :

         Tatsuki isn't telling something about,following Ichigo everywhere,and check everything that he usually do everyday,which is an act of being a stalker.In other words,this scene doesn't show anything about being a stalker or not.Nose bleeding is a sign of PERVERTED minds,and not an act of a stalker.Plus,Orihime is not shocked,she was embarrassed,just so you know.If anything,an act of a stalker would be,her advice to pull Ichigo in a dark alley and take him down.

Orihime goes on to tell Tatsuki that Ichigo was in the park with Rukia. Tatsuki explains it means nothing, after all, she’s been to the arcade with him and the park. 

A/N :

          Tatsuki didn't say something to explain that it means nothing,what she said after Orihime mentioned about Ichigo and Rukia being together,alone in the park,is if she (Orihime) had been alone with Ichigo in a park.

          Isn't it the panel that Beruhime219 post below?Where is that so called explanation,eh?


 

(Ichigo seems to have an easy time making friends with girls. Most likely because he’s a momma’s boy. Guys who are like that have lots of friends that are girls)

A/N :

          So,being alone with Orihime in a park won't mean something either,as well as being nice to her,because he's just friendly.

Orihime then thinks about what a date in the park would be like with Ichigo and all chaos breaks loose. They race toward a seesaw, only to have pro athletes jump in and then it gets competitive. Orihime wins and then the whole fantasy of her date with Ichigo is wasted.
(Again, if she was a stalker or completely obsessed with Ichigo, her day dream would not have been so easily deviated.)

A/N :

          Again,it's a comic relief.Orihime tends to think of weird things,so it's not surprising that her imagination suddenly sucks at the end,she used to talk about weird things,and lose her listener's interest in her stories...

Sora (Acidwire) shows up and attacks Orihime and Tatsuki. Before Ichigo arrives, Orihime bravely defends Tatsuki from Acidwire. Ichigo arrives too late to save Orihime. She is dead and her spirit is out of her body and across the room. Luckily, the chain of fate is still connected. Ichigo steps in front of Acidwire, stopping his claw from striking Orihime.

A/N :

A shinigami's job,and always take a consideration to the fact,that Ichigo is someone who loves to protect.

This shows that Ichigo won't just do it for Orihime,but as well for other people.In short,it doesn't hold some special meaning,even no matter how many times he protected Orihime,or anyone else.


Chapter 5 

This still doesn’t stop Ichigo from wearing his emotions on his sleeve. He realizes that Orihime can see his soul form and quickly figures she’s dead. When he sees her body, he gets emotional and very angry. That is represented by the shadowed complexion of his face.

A/N :

          Ichigo is not angry,he was shocked to see Orihime as a soul,which means she might be dead.He isn't getting emotional,just so you know.It's just a normal reaction,how the hell do you expect him to react?Act as if nothing is wrong?Act as if it was something normal?Of course not,anyone would be shocked in that kind of situation.Ichigo was there to save Orihime from Sora,again,a shinigami's job,and a kind person would do (since he was capable of doing something to help,and a type of a person who would not just sit somewhere comfortably,knowing that there's someone who was in danger) for a classmate,yet he saw her soul separated from her body,which means that he came late,and failed to do his task,sigh.

He quickly goes on the attack but is discharged from the apartment. Acidwire follows Ichigo outside, taunting about Ichigo’s shock. (By this time Ichigo can’t concentrate. Acidwire hits his hand with spit, which is really acid)

Orihime gets captured again. She struggles to get to Ichigo because he’s been hurt. Orihime goes as far as to bite Acidwires’ hand. (She shows bravery in the face of danger.)
Moments later, Orihime finds out that Acidwire is Sora.

Sora explains that Ichigo and Tatsuki were trying to separate her from him. He was sad that she stopped praying when Ichigo came into the picture. Orihime tries to explain but he won’t listen. Ichigo comes up from behind for a sneak attack but misses.
Orihime gets sad and says “My brother wasn’t a person who did things like this.”
Acidwire goes on a rampage screaming at her that its all Orihime’s fault. He starts saying he’s going to kill her and begins to crush her between his hands.
Ichigo quickly lops off Acidwires hand, the one with Orihime and begins to preach why big brothers are born first. (He should know cus he is one.)

A/N :

The highlighted part is the other reason why he was so affected with the situation.In any case,read here


Chapter 6

The fight ensues, Acidwire still spewing stuff about Orihime owing him her life. He goes to attack Ichigo and Orihime steps in the way, taking the blunt of the attack. He bites down on her shoulder and blood begins squirting out.

Ichigo stands surprised by the turn of events.
Orihime gets to give her full explanation why she stopped praying . Acidwire lets go of her. 

Ichigo panics about Orihime and Rukia explains Inoue can be saved because the chain is still connected to her chest. Panicked over someone who’s a fried of a friend? Rukia can tell that Ichigo is more than worried.

A/N :

Yes,he was panicking,because he was aiming to save Orihime,is he going to fail? 

          Ichigo was already in panic,because he was worried for Chad,though he haven't seen him in a dying situation,just like Orihime at the Acidwire chapter.Hell he even looked more panicked here,and just run off right away.


          Ichigo is always in panic every time that someone is getting hurt,much more,when they are almost dying....

          Ichigo panics when a kid was being chased by a hollow in a park.Ichigo panics when Ishida summoned a lot of hollows that might attack a lot of innocent people,he panics when he saw Rukia was attacked by GJ,he always panic...

Ichigo points out Orihime’s hair pins to Sora and tells him the same story Orihime told to him. (He knows personal things about Orihime).

A/N :

            Ichigo knew about that,because Orihime told him about it.As far as the manga goes,Orihime is always the one who always does the initiatives to have a conversation with Ichigo,simply means that he might not be the one who asked some information about her,it was her who was just telling it to him.

Afterward, Sora loses the mask and uses Ichigo’s sword on himself. He is purified.
Rukia uses Memory Chikan on Orihime, making her lose the memory of all the events. The next day at school, she tells everyone her apartment was wrecked by Sumo Wrestlers.
Ichigo is slightly disturbed that Tatsuki believes the same thing happened.

A/N :

            Nothing really important with this part.Ichigo is just surprised to think that it was the kind of story that was put in their memories,which is something really weird.

Chapter 13, 14 and 15.

Ichigo’s body has a Mod Soul inside and it wreaks havoc on the school. It uses Ichigo’s body to leap three stories into the class room.
Orihime says ‘I smell Kurosaki-kun.’ she raced to the window and looks.

(That’s quite a talent. She knows where Ichigo is at all times. Not only can she smell him, but feel his reiatsu from any distance, even if its being shielded by a barrier. This doesn’t mean she’s a stalker. It means that they are connected some way shape or form.)

A/N :

            That kind of talent doesn't come from her connection with Ichigo.She gained that ability,because she always observe him everyday.She observes everything about him.That is just a normal thing that a person who was interested with someone,usually do.She observe the times when his expression changes,his way of interacting with everyone,his smell,etc.,because she wanted to know him even more.


Besides...

 Rukia felt Ichigo's reiatsu,even though...

            Rukia,shouldn't even be able to detect the place,yet she did (could it be,that Rukia is actually the one who's using the power of her LOVE? *laughs* just kidding ^m^). And for the record,someone said that it was because she followed Orihime. (¬__¬) As if?then why she isn't even in her shinigami form,eh?If Rukia did followed her,because she thought Orihime was being kidnapped,I suppose she must turn to her shinigami form,don't you think?Plus,judging by the Abductor,and Orihime's reaction,it's obvious that they knew each other ヽ（´ー｀）┌

Kon in Ichigo’s body kisses her hand, unlike the anime, she doesn‘t blush over it. Out of the whole school, she knew that it wasn’t Ichigo!

A/N :

          Of course she won't blush,because she knew that it wasn't Ichigo.Again,she gained that ability,after observing him everyday.

In chapter 15, Ichigo is flustered about Kon using his body on Inoue, but doesn’t say anything bad. When he refers to Kon kissing Tatsuki he says ‘Stupid Tatsuki’.

(Ichigo holds Orihime on a higher standard or on a pedestal. Possibly one reason why he always says ‘Inoue’ even after becoming close friends. That’s the way Japanese show that they respect a person, by being formal. 

A/N :

            Read here 

            Being formal with someone only shows that the person is not comfortable with the other person.You shouldn't be proud of it if Ichigo calls Orihime by her family name,because that only means that she isn't that close to him,compared to his relationship with his other nakamas.

More proof to this, he calls almost everyone else by first name, even Byakuya, placing them on equal standing with himself.)

A/N :

             That only shows that she is the only one,whom he can't be comfortable with,someone that we can't say close to him,someone distant to be exact.Byakuya was even bothered by the idea of Ichigo calling him by his given name,as if they are close.

Soi fong even gets angry with this... 

And so as Toushiro... 

            In Japan,addressing someone by their first name,shows that you are close to them.This is also the reason why Ichigo isn't calling Rukia by her given name,and Rukia addressing him by his family name,when they are in school.If you read my explanation about this on the link that I posted above,you will see that Ichigo is bothered by the fact,that people would think they were an item,if they heard him addressing Rukia by her given name....sigh.

The type of Guy Ichigo is, according to his image, doesn’t act like a fool or go around kissing girls. Think like John Wayne or Bruce Willis - the classic good guy who protects the innocent only to ride off into the sunset.

A/N :

He was creating a wholesome image,to make things short. 

Chapter 17-25

Tatsuki tells Orihime the story of Ichigo’s mother’s death, while Ichigo skips school. He ends up battling Grand fisher at the grave yard.
There is a quote at the beginning of this chapter with Orihime’s picture above it.

(Interpretation: Rain washes away imprints left behind. So the rain washes away the pain in the heart. There is an old saying, It’s good to stand in the rain and cry, nobody can see your tears. I think Tite Kubo may have thought about that particular saying and came up with this brief statement. 

A/N :

            Judging by the words being used in this quote,it wasn't talking about washing the imprints left behind.So it wasn't talking about,washing away the pain of the heart.More or less,it was talking about EMPATHIZING,since it says "could I connect with someone's heart." Could she be able to feel the same as they (someone) are?Could she be able to understand them completely,as if they are one?


To ‘Untie’ the Earth and Sky would mean to break free of a cycle. The rain slices through and touches the ground, making it so the Earth and Sky meet as one. In a sense, Orihime wanted to be the one to end Ichigo’s pain, to be the rain that makes everything new. Why? Because she understands his pain becuase she lived through it with the loss of her caregiver - Sora.)

A/N : 

             The quote said "UNITE" not "UNTIE",so it doesn't mean to break free,it means to CONNECT two separate things,like SKY and the EARTH.In a sense,it doesn't mean anything about ending someone's pain,it was only meant,to be able to share their pain,like they are just one.The quote is about,wanting to be able to feel the same with the other person.In other words,the one who's talking wants to be able to understand the others pain,because he/she couldn't.


             It says that the rain can unite the eternally separated Earth and Sky,which means,it has the ability to connect them,but the person is asking,since the rain can unite an eternally separated SKY and EARTH,could it be able to connect itself with one of them as well?If Orihime is the RAIN,then that means she wasn't able to connect with someone,but she is capable of connecting an eternally separated things,like SKY and EARTH.Come to think of it...Ichigo as a HUMAN,and Rukia as a SHINIGAMI,one is LIFE,and the other is DEATH.Two separate worlds Ichigo a HUMAN lives in the Human world,and is alive (Life),and Rukia a SHINIGAMI lives in SOUL SOCIETY,and is dead (DEATH). Like SKY and EARTH,they are eternally separated from each other.Could it be,that Orihime would be the key,to bring them together?(laughs)

            The RAIN plays as the key to CONNECT two separated things (The EARTH and the SKY).The RAIN won't be the SKY at the same time,nor that the RAIN would be the EARTH either,and it says that the RAIN is the thing that CONNECTS this two eternally separated things,and not the actual thing that CONNECTS with any of them.


Thinking about Ichigo and how he hasn’t cried since his mother’s death. Rain within Ichigo is a reference to his emotional pain. Since he doesn’t cry, it rains inside his soul.
Who knows, I may just be reading too much into it.
(Again, just because Orihime wants to know more about Ichigo, doesn’t make her a stalker)

A/N :

            Beruhime219 knows it too.The RAIN symbolizes Ichigo's pain,and he/she implying that Orihime is the RAIN is definitely something that isn't good for Ichigo.If it is something that symbolizes his pain,then it should stop,simply means DISAPPEAR.So,is he/she is implying that Orihime should DISAPPEAR,since she was the RAIN,which symbolizes Ichigo's PAIN?

             Rukia is the one who STOPS that RAIN,which is Ichigo's PAIN.In other words,Rukia is the one who stops Ichigo's PAIN,the one who has the power to end his emotional problems.The thing that Orihime wanted to be able to do so,but she couldn't.No wonder she was labeled as Ichigo's RAY OF LIGHT by Kubo sensei.Rukia is Ichigo's HOPE.





 
Orihime can relate to Ichigo because they both lost their main care givers at a young age and at important times in their lives.
During this time, Rukia is completely insensitive toward Ichigo’s feelings. 

(Rukia really knows how to put her foot into her mouth!)

A/N :

             Now,that is something I am expecting to see from someone who claims to like Rukia.Rukia didn't know the exact thing that happened,no one knows.She asked Ichigo directly,because it was the best thing to do.In any case,because Rukia approached him directly,she became able to see,that Ichigo is suffering more than everyone thought about it.Orihime only knew that he was sad because his Mom died, but she doesn't know the exact pain that he was dealing with.The pain of GUILT,because of the thought that his Mom died because of him,he thought he is the one who killed her.Tatsuki never knew about this,so she won't be able to tell that to Orihime.

            Besides,Rukia knows what to do next,since she had gain some hints about Ichigo's pain,after talking to him DIRECTLY.

             Rukia made Ichigo feel at ease,and gained his trust,because she showed her respect for his feelings,by not forcing him to say anything,until he was able to do so.She told him,she's willing to wait for him to be able to talk about it,and she'll be there to listen to him.


Ichigo confirmed this here...

           Ichigo even repeated her (Rukia) words to Isshin,when he was at the same situation (wanting to know something,but seems to be complicated). And he did said that her words EASED his feelings.

           This shows that Orihime's way of dealing with that situation,is absolutely nothing to be compared with Rukia's.It even made a great impact in Ichigo's well being,and it's definitely something positive,that Isshin was so impressed with his progression.




 
Chapter 19 Page 11: This is the most important page concerning relationships in Bleach. There is a scene in the middle of the page where Ichigo describes his mom as being the “center” of the family. Kubo has drawn this literally as if she is the “Sun” and the rest of the family are like the planets that move around her. I say this because of Aizen's reference about Orihime and her smile in chapter 313

A/N :

            Apparently,this is only based from Beruhime219's speculations/interpretation to Aizen's quote.Besides,Kubo has clearly delivered it to everyone,that Ichigo is the SUN.I know Beruhime is talking about the symbolism,so I put this thing up...

          I don't think this would actually need a further complicated interpretations about symbolism,since KT have mentioned it literally.

          However,if you really wanted to see which one among Rukia and Orihime have a parallel with Ichigo's Mom....

 
         Ichigo,even after getting defeated,and was crying,the moment he sees his Mom,he started smiling again.His Mom,has that ability to lift his spirit in just a second.

Isn't it similar to this?

             That was after Ichigo was defeated by Yammy.Ichigo is so depressed,and no one can cheer him up.Then,Rukia came back,and right after seeing her again,Ichigo shows a happy expression in his eye.Well,I could say that some people might not see it that way,since Ichigo reacted like this...

 

          Ichigo is just overwhelmed to see Rukia again.Compare his reaction when he saw the other shinigami,it was way different from his reaction when he saw Rukia.Also,there's no need for complicated interpretations,since it was clearly mentioned through Orihime's POV.

Another time,is here...

            This happened after Ginjou took all of Ichigo's powers after working so hard to bring it back.Ichigo is so hopeless during that moment.After seeing that he was stabbed from behind,he saw his Dad,and thought that he became one of his enemies as well.But then,Isshin told him to look at who is holding the sword.The moment he saw Rukia,Ichigo's expression changed,and it seems that he completely forgets the situation he was in.After turning into his shinigami form,he even have the time talking with her,ignoring the fact that Ginjou and Tshukishima was there too,as if he was alone with her.




 

When Ichigo fights grand fisher, Rukia does nothing to stop them. A lesson she learned from Ukitake. This brings her unresolved feelings for Kaien Shiba to the surface. (Again, all Rukia sees in Ichigo is Kaien Shiba)

A/N :

           Obviously,Beruhime219 didn't understand such a simple scene.Rukia didn't helped Ichigo,because she figured out that he was fighting to protect his PRIDE.,just like when Kaien is fighting with Menastacia.Rukia just remembered Ukitake's words which happened during their encounter with Menastacia.Rukia wanted to help Kaien,but Ukitake told her,that she's just going to shatter his PRIDE.Rukia realized that Ichigo wanted to fight with GF alone,as a vengeance for his Mom's death,just like how Kaien wants to fight with Menastacia alone,to avenge his Wife and comrades death.It isn't because she is looking at Ichigo,as if he was Kaien.*SHRUGS*

At this point only thing Rukia would have done was gotten Ichigo killed. She’s completely powerless! This is Rukia’s guilt for Kaien Shiba’s death and the fact she doesn’t want to wound Ichigo’s pride.

 

A/N :

         Again,Beruhime219 doesn't understand a simple scene.Rukia wants to help Ichigo,she might be able to save his LIFE,but she'll just shatter his PRIDE.Before,Rukia don't care about PRIDE,she only thinks it is just more important to LIVE,that's why Ukitake explained everything to her.Shattering someone's PRIDE is just the same as killing them.Rukia just wanted to protect Ichigo's well being,that's why she restrained herself from helping Ichigo,and the rest is up to him,if he's going to die,or not.

Ichigo forces Grand Fisher to retreat and saves the day like usual. Rukia later apologizes for her insensitivity.

A/N : 

             Rukia never apologized for her insensitivity,because she haven't done anything like that.Rukia THANKED Ichigo for STAYING ALIVE.Does this Beruhime219 actually reading the same manga?It's BLEACH,right?Correct me if I am wrong.


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