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Chapter 99

Although Kira has arrived on the scene, Byakuya shows up and demands that he throws Renji in jail, just on the mere basis that he lost. He also asked for Renji’s demotion but it was denied.

A/N :

Nothing important about the pairing issue.

Chapters 100-101

This chapter is where Aizen is seen hanging from a building, dead. Chapters devoted to building the plot.

Chapter 102

Begins with Chad thinking about when he met Ichigo. He been in a fight with a bunch of bullies because they didn’t like his hair.

At the end of this chapter, Ichigo, Ganju, and Hanatarou run directly into Kenpachi’s path.

Chapter 103

Plot building chapter.

Chapter 104

Rukia is at the tower wondering if what Renji said is true.

Ichigo continues the fight against Kenpachi while Ganju and Hanatarou go after Rukia.

Chapter 105

Ganju realizes that since Ichigo sent him ahead with Hanatarou, Rescuing Rukia is top priority. Ichigo really wants to repay that debt, but he doesn’t expect to die like Ganju thinks.

A/N :

Talking about Ichigo's debt again.It seems to me that  Beruhime219 really wants to convince him/her self,that Ichigo is just really doing all of this for Rukia,just because of his debt. 

Chapter 106-114

All fighting all the time. Kenpachi vs Ichigo mostly.

A/N :

Why not talk about this?

 

Ichigo is being persistent of staying alive because he wanted to save Rukia.Ichigo's strong determination to save Rukia,gave him the strength to stand up and continue fighting.His strong will to save Rukia is the thing that made Zangetsu materialize.Oh,yeah,because of his debt? (sighing forever)

Chapter 115

Rukia is reflecting back when she to Kaien Shiba, asking what she should do.

Ganju and Hanatarou arrive to rescue Rukia. Because Rukia killed his brother,

Chapter 116

Ganju refuses to help any more, leaving Hanatarou to battle Byakuya. Ganju has a change of heart when he see how brave Hanatarou is, but they end up failing anyway.

Ukitake stops Byakuya from killing Ganju.

Ichigo arrives at the end of the chapter

By this time, Ichigo knows that she is sacrificing herself for his sake. He doesn’t want that so he’s doing everything short of threats to make her understand.

A/N :

Ichigo is not threatening her,he's just simply telling her that he won't listen to her if she tried to stop him,and tell him to leave her.

Chapter 117

This pretty well sums up Rukia and Ichigo’s relationship: Bicker and fight and nag. He wants to play hero but lets face it, she’s not the type of girl to sit in the corner and scream for help.

A/N :

 
Yeah,it pretty sums up how they truly care for each other.Ichigo bickers with Rukia to make her feel better with the situation.Ichigo is simply trying to cheer her up.Because he was bickering with her,it lessens the tension that she was feeling with the situation.Again,bickering in Japan shows their closeness to each other.Most of the canon couples,be it SHOUNEN or SHOUJO,this is one of the commonly used hint,that they are close to each other.Especially,when the characters are tsundere types,just like Ichigo and Rukia.

Ichigo saying he won’t die yet triggers Rukia’s memories of Kaien saying the same thing. If you notice, the second frame is Kaien Shiba not Ichigo. She is obviously still hung up over killing Kaien.

Byakuya and Ichigo fight but Yoruichi stops it.

A/N :

It's really hard to forget her experience with Kaien.Killing someone that is important to you is something that is very much traumatic for anyone in that situation.Rukia is afraid that Ichigo might die because of her,there's nothing wrong with that.It shows that she is just a very kind hearted person,who doesn't think of her own safety.

Chapter 118

Renji is healing in jail. Zabimaru’s spirit comes to him, telling Renji that he/she is ready to fight again. Renji tells Zabimaru that Ichigo is not the enemy.

Yoruichi incapacitates Ichigo and they escape.

Chapter 119

Ukitake helps Hanatarou and Ganju. Rukia is put back into the tower.

Orihime is seen with Ishida dressed like the other shinigami.

Ishida is an honorable person. He’s not going to allow Orihime to be defiled by Shinigami trash like this guy. By this time, Ishida knows how Orihime sees him. During the flash back scene where they change into the shinigami robes, Orihime tells him that he reminds her of Tatsuki - her very over-protective best friend who happens to be a girl.

A/N :

If the guy is being nice and protective towards Orihime is not Ichigo,Beruhime219 won't see it as something that might have a romantic connotation.Though I understand that it is normal that he/she will keep on trying to see an excuse for Ishida's behavior towards Orihime.It's just amusing that,when it was Ichigo,it always means something different,though their actions are just the same.

Shinigami: I won’t forget this! After this is over, You’re really gonna feel my wrath.

Ishida: Sure thing. Except when this is over, I wont be here.

Orihime gives her gratitude.

Ishida looks like he’s blushing: I just don’t like guys like him.

Still means nothing is going on between Ishida and Orihime. Why? Cus we know she likes Ichigo and she’s not gonna give her heart away to a million guys. Re-occurring theme: Orihime loves Ichigo.

A/N :

But that won't stop Ishida from falling in love with her.Just because she loves Ichigo,it doesn't mean that Ishida won't love her.Also,even if Ishida truly loves her,it doesn't mean she have to reciprocate her feelings.Just like how Orihime loves Ichigo,doesn't mean that Ichigo needs to reciprocate her feelings for him.

Turns out Orihime has strong hand to hand combat skills. 

A/N :

Even though she might have some strength,the problem is her demeanor that doesn't want to fight with anyone,so it's useless,somehow.

In a hand to hand fight, Ishida knows he’d get his butt kicked.

A/N :

This scene is definitely meant for comedic relief,since Ishida won't fight with a woman (that is not an enemy).

“I thought I was with Tatsuki. . .” Says it all.

He’s like a girlfriend!

A/N :

Even though she sees him that way,it doesn't mean that Ishida sees her like that as well.Again,it doesn't matter if Orihime doesn't like Ishida in a romantic sense,Ishida still have the right to fall in love with her.Just like Ichigo doesn't feel the same for Orihime,doesn't mean that she cannot fall in love with him.

He gets the dressing room because he is more prudish about changing in front of people.

A/N :

I don't think it was the reason why Orihime told him to change there,since Ishida said that she is the one who should be using it.

She’s always speaking about Ichigo in front of Ishida. He’s not a fool, Ishida really knows now.

A/N :

Ishida really knows about Orihime's feelings towards Ichigo.It shows in his behavior.

Chapter 120

Ishida knows the truth about Orihime. Her ability is unsuited for the battlefield. The only thing she is meant for is defense.

A/N :

Everyone thinks about her like that.

Chapter 121

Ishida is saved by Orihime’s defensive shield. He attacks Mayuri Kurotsuchi. Mayuri knows that Ishida is a quincy but has no interest in him. He wants to get a hold of Orihime and conduct tests on her.

Ishida threatens the guy from squad 11 and he takes Orihime away from the battle.

Chapter 122

Ishida will defend any woman: He feels sorry for Nemu whom is treated as expendable by Mayuri.

A/N :

Just like Ichigo would defend anyone,since he loves to protect.

Chapter 123-126

Fight between Mayuri and Ishida continues and concludes. Ishida runs into Kaname Tousen and is incapacitated.

Chapter 127

Ichigo fights Zangetsu to learn bankai.

The jail breaks begin. Gin takes Kira while Renji and Hinamori escape.

Chapter 128

Hanatarou is in trouble with Unahana but Ukitake’s 3^rd seats Kotetsu and Kotsubashi have a letter from Ukitaki asking Unahana to be lenient.

Ishida, Ganju, and Sado are all in the medical detention center. They think Orihime is captured. 

Yachiru says Orihime’s spirit pressure is like Ichigo’s and she was able to follow it. Orihime isn’t that weak after all.

A/N :

They both doesn't know how to control their reiatsus,that's what Yachiru meant there.That doesn't imply that she was somehow as strong as Ichigo.In any case,this doesn't prove anything about shipping. 

After talking with the 11^th division and Kenpachi Zaraki, Orihime has found a new group of allies. This is why Ichigo thought Orihime would be more help that Sado and Ishida. For Kenpachi, following this girl will bring him tough opponents, while she gets protection from Squad 11. So there is a benefit between them.

A/N :

Just want to make things clear.Kenpachi had already become an ally right after Ichigo have defeated him,it wasn't because of Orihime.Kenpachi became so much attached to Ichigo after their fight.Kenpachi is already looking for Ichigo,but unfortunately,he really sucks when it comes to directions.Besides,Orihime is the first one from Ichigo's nakamas who came to cross a path,and not Chad or Ishida,so this is not implied as something that is exclusive for Orihime.


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Chapter 87-90

Nothing of any interest, just fighting.

Chapter 91

This means absolutely nothing. Orihime is simply measuring up Ishida’s power and noticing the change in level from before. Ishida at this point is faster than the shinigami they are fighting. He grabbed her so fast, Orihime didn’t have time to react. 

A/N :

Orihime is not measuring Ishida's power,she's just simply noticing his ability's improvements.

Chapter 92

This is why Ishida is protecting Orihime during the first fight. What type of guy would he be if he couldn’t protect her and defeat the very weak Jirōbō Ikkanzaka. He uses sneaky tactics like attacking a woman and being a shinigami on top of that, really pisses Ishida off. In short, Ishida protects Orihime because it would disgrace his honor if he allowed her to get hurt.

A/N :

Ishida might be really pissed off because of Jiboro's way of fighting,even Chad and Ichigo wouldn't like it as well.However,that doesn't mean that it was the only reason,as well as him being a shinigami (Jiboro) and his pride as a Quincy,Ishida protected Orihime because she was a comrade,and a woman at that.Beruhime219 makes it sound that Ishida is just doing that for those reasons,which is kinda insulting to Ishida's character.Ishida is a chivalrous type of a person,he'll definitely protect someone in that kind of situation.

Chapter 94

Hanatarou tells Ichigo about the time he was with Rukia. Because she was so kind to him, Hanatarou also wishes to help her. Their conversations covered the reasons why she was imprisoned and that Ichigo was there in the Seireitei against her wishes. She told Hanatarou she is to blame. Because of the way she is, she’s not going to tell someone her inner-most secrets. 

 A/N :

What is he/she is trying to point out here?Inner most secret?Why would a person talk about their secrets to someone she just met?Aside from that,if Beruhime219 is talking about Kaien,the reason why she couldn't talk about it is because,it was painful,just like Ichigo couldn't talk about his Mom's death.Now,if Beruhime219 is talking about changing Ichigo's destiny...

Beruhime219 skipped this  page?She told Hanatarou that she is the one that changed Ichigo's life that causes all his sufferings,so...

Ichigo says it again - “That is why I have to save her.”

Again mentioning the debt he owes her.

A/N :

Again...

Ichigo : I remember now...the reason why I WANTED TO SAVE YOU SO MUCH/BADLY.

 

Since Ichigo kept on mentioning that so called debt,it's confirmed that he didn't forget about it.Ichigo saying that he remembers the reason why he wanted to save her (after her rescue),tells us that there's something more.It is definitely not just because of his debt.

By the way...

 
 Beruhime219 didn't talked about this scene.Ichigo said that Rukia is weird,that's why he have to save her.What does it mean?It means that there's no one like her in his POV.She's different from everyone.Ichigo and Ganju are talking about her personality.Ganju said that they are the same (Ichigo and Rukia),they are both strange shinigamis.


Plus


Did you know that most of the protagonist,usually described their "LOVE INTEREST" as someone WEIRD,strange,unusual,different from the others,and unique?This is not to compare BLEACH with the other manga/stories,this is for you to know,that it is one of the most commonly used dialogue/scene to hint that the person talking was starting to notice the girl/guy,in a different level,that usually turns them on with the person they are talking about,and starting to develop a romantic interest towards them.

Here are some examples of them....



                              There are a lot of examples,and I don't know how many page will it take if I put them all here.

Chapter 95

 

Since Ichigo is alive, Renji thinks that Rukia’s power is still bottled up inside Ichigo. Even though he knows that Rukia gave Ichigo her power, he still considers Ichigo a thief. It seems its still more of that animosity

toward a potential rival of Rukia’s affections.

A/N :

Renji is definitely not thinking about being a rival for Rukia's affection.He was just simply angry towards Ichigo,because Rukia is going to be executed because of helping him.What kind of a character does Beruhime219 thinks about Renji?sigh...

Renji begins asking questions like “How do you plan on saving Rukia?” Then you realize Renji is really testing Ichigo’s resolve to go against many impossible opponents, including Byakuya.

A/N :

I can clearly see what is Beruhime219 is trying to point out.Renji asked that question because he himself don't have that kind of guts to try and save Rukia.Renji is wondering about this...

Renji is asking Ichigo those questions,because he thought that Ichigo sounds like belittling the shinigamis.Hence he said that Ichigo is being arrogant.He acts like he can defeat them all.

Chapter 96

 

Hinamori tells Kira about finding Renji’s Vice-Captain/Lieutenants badge in his office. This is the biggest clue to Renji’s true motives. He has thrown his position away in order to fight and save Rukia’s life.

A/N :

I disagree with this.Renji left those things as a sign that he is going to confront Ichigo as Rukia's nakama,and not as a Vice Captain of the 6th squad.It is his way of telling everyone that he's doing that,not for his duty,but as a nakama to Rukia.

If Ichigo was in love with Rukia the first thing he would do is rub it in Renji’s face to piss him off and make him lose concentration. 

A/N :

This is truly impossible.First of all,Ichigo didn't know why Renji is acting like that.Rub it on his face? (laughs). At that time,even until now,if Ichigo might really have a romantic interest towards Rukia,he doesn't seem to notice or realized that yet.Plus,Ichigo is not the type of a warrior who will use such dirty tricks against his opponent,sigh.

Again, Ichigo says I don’t want to save her, I have to save her. Once again proving that its to resolve a debt.

  The fight rages on and Renji screaming at Ichigo that its all his fault why Rukia is sentenced to death. Once again, Ichigo explains that is the reason why he has to save her.

A/N :

We're going on circles...

 Ichigo : I remember now...the reason why I WANTED TO SAVE YOU SO MUCH/BADLY.

 

Chapter 97

Ichigo is injured and flashes back to the time he spent battling Urahara.

He manages to break Zabimaru and defeat Renji.

A/N :

Yeah,and he shows his determination to save Rukia.

Chapter 98

As Renji falls to Ichigo, instead of cursing his opponent, he calls out to Rukia.

A/N :

Renji --> Rukia

Flash back to the time where Renji and Rukia met.

At first, Renji seemed almost jealous of the way she became their leader and the way their friends were drawn to her. 

A/N :

Renji is not jealous of her.He doesn't seem to care about that matters,besides he also believed in Rukia's ability.Actually,even he himself were drawn to her as well,but he is not the type of a person that would admit something like that.

Over time, they were the only two left and had each other to depend on. they make a promise to each other. They become shinigami in order to leave the Rukongai and survive.

They make their dream come true and they get into the academy. During this time, Rukia is adopted into the kuchiki clan

Renji realizes that Byakuya out classes him in Social Rank and Ability. No matter how he wants to fight it, Byakuya is forcing Rukia to cut ties with him.

A/N :

Byakuya asked Rukia to cut ties with Renji? O.o where is that part?I didn't read that part in the manga,eh?As far as I know,based from the manga.Renji is the one who chose to stay away from Rukia,because he thought that she shouldn't befriend someone like him anymore,since she was now a member of a noble family.It wasn't stated that Byakuya is forbidding Rukia to keep Renji as her friend,he didn't ask her to stay away from Renji.

Renji does his best to act thrilled for Rukia, almost pushing toward the opposite answer. He knew she would chose him if he asked her to, but he wanted her to have a family. What better family could she ask for, it’s the Kuchiki clan, possibly the most noble out of the four main families. This proves his emotions run deeper than friendship, he was being unselfish by letting her go and not holding her back.

A/N :

It's true that Renji does that,because he thought it was the best for Rukia.However,this doesn't prove anything about his emotions that runs deeper than friendship.Bestfriends can do the same thing for each other,so...

Renji has always felt unworthy of Rukia. She is the ‘star’ and he is the tramp or mutt.

A/N :

That only started from the day that he let her join the Kuchiki clan.

Now that Ichigo has beat him, Renji tells Ichigo about never beaten Byakuya. This was the whole reason behind his fight with Ichigo.Renji thinks Ichigo might stand a chance against Byakuya, which is basically the obsatcle blocking their path to Rukia.

A/N :

To be exact,the reason why he fought with Ichigo,is to see how strong he have become since their last match at the Human World.He wants to know,how did Ichigo have the guts to invade SS,just to try and save Rukia,and to see if he really have the chance to save her.After the fight,Renji found out that Ichigo is that desperate to save Rukia,that he'll fight with anyone who dares to stop him.He understands that Ichigo is not underestimating the SS,but simply wanted to save Rukia,and is just doing his best to make it happen.Ichigo doesn't care how many opponents he have to defeat,how strong they are,and how weak he is compared to them.Ichigo thinks that if fighting all of them is the necessary thing to do to be able to save Rukia,then he's willing to do it by  any means.Ichigo never thinks about the impossibility of his goal,the only thing that matters to him,is Rukia alone.Renji finally realizes his cowardliness,and gained his resolve to save Rukia.

Now that the fight is over, Renji begs Ichigo to save Rukia. Now, Ichigo has a promise to fulfill to Renji. So it’s no longer about just having to save Rukia but helping Renji too.

 A/N :

We're really going on circles...

 Ichigo : I remember now...the reason why I WANTED TO SAVE YOU SO MUCH/BADLY.

This is not something I could say that is anything related to his promise to Renji,sigh.


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Chapters 27 - 32

Ichigo’s reaction to Orihime liking Ghost Bust (Hunt) is mixed. He hates it, yet he doesn’t want to hurt her feelings. Anyone else from class including Rukia, he easily shows his hate of the show.

A/N :

Ichigo knew that Orihime does that pose without any intention of annoying him,based form her demeanor.Given that,she's doing it without any ill intentions,Ichigo would normally won't show an angry expression.On the other hand,Ichigo knew very well,that Rukia wants to piss him off,she's doing it ON PURPOSE,so,being a hot tempered person,he used to react immediately,when someone is picking up on him.Besides,Ichigo's reaction towards Rukia became softer,when she showed him that she care about his well being...

Ichigo is speechless,after learning that Rukia also have a surprisingly kind and caring personality.

After Orihime apologizes to Ichigo, they talk about why Ichigo came to Ghost Bust at the hospital. She tells him that he’s kind and that its only normal for him to be with his family.

A/N :

Ichigo didn't understand,that Orihime is talking about "even though he hated the show,he still come with his family,because he couldn't ruin their happiness,so he's there with them".Unfortunately,for Ichigo,it isn't something that shows kindness,because it's just something normal that you do for a family..Also,as you can see from the panel above,Ichigo is the one who said it is just normal for him to be with his family,and Orihime just agreed with him.That reply from Ichigo only shows being insensitive towards Orihime.It seems that he forgot the fact,that Orihime cannot be with anyone from her family,which might be the reason,why she admired his effort to go with them,despite his hate for the show,while she,herself couldn't be able to anything like that,anymore.

Both Tatsuki and Orihime can sense the spirit at the hospital in Chapter 28. 

In Chapter 30, It seems that Orihime can see Ichigo but it’s uncertain if she can see hollows yet. Her connection with Ichigo even surpasses memory chikan (memory changing).

A/N :

Orihime being able to see Ichigo in those chapters,is from her having the ability to see spirits.About the chikan,you should realized that,the scenes from those chapters are all new experiences,which happened after the effect of the chikan.

In any case,let's go back to this scenes...

As you can see,Tatsuki also remembered what happened during Acidwire,and she talked about it with Orihime.They both think that it was just a dream,but after the TV show incident,both of them have confirmed everything.You see? it's not only Orihime,so there's nothing extra ordinary there.  

Chapter 33

After the TV Show, they all get into trouble over the damages caused at the hospital. Notice how Ichigo is only angry with Tatsuki. If he were blaming both for their escape, he would say both of their names. Once again, Orihime is spared any of Ichigo’s anger.

A/N :

 Do you see now that the one who talked to the teacher,is Tatsuki ALONE,Orihime never said anything,Tatsuki just drag her along,so...AGAIN,there's no reason for Ichigo to be angry with Orihime.

 Rukia is never spared from Ichigo’s wrath. He makes it well known what he thinks about her and the way she handles situations like these.

A/N :

Rukia said something about sparing herself as well,but her actual intention,is to give time for all of them to escape.Of course Ichigo would be pissed,because she sold him out (laughs),but that's definitely just a comic relief.

 Ichigo knows that Rukia would sell out a friend to get out of detention.

A/N :

That's not something I see from here...

That is the list of the nakamas that Hirako told Ichigo he would lose,once they found out that he had a hollow inside of him.In Ichigo's POV,Orihime was present,while his image of the shinigami nakamas,doesn't include Rukia on it.


The same goes here...

That is the list of the shinigamis that Ginjou told him,who's going to betray him,and Rukia is not there along with everyone.


Also...

When Ichigo was stabbed from behind,then looked at the person who did that,the moment he saw his Dad,he thought he is one of the enemy.Then Isshin told him to look at who's holding the sword,and saw Rukia,Ichigo never doubted her intentions,despite seeing that she STABBED him.


Ichigo knew that Rukia won't sell out a friend in a serious situations,and that's all that matters,that scene from Don Kanonji's chapters,is only used for comedic reliefs.

According to Orihime, this is where everything changes. This is where their destinies become intertwined.

A/N :

Ichigo is the one who's narrating this lines,and not Orihime.

Chapter 34-35

In this chapter we learn that both Ichigo and Orihime are relatively intelligent. Orihime is 3^rd on the final exams while Ichigo takes 23^rd he actually slips a few places though, he was 18^th on the practice exam.

A/N:

What's the point of this?

Oblivious + Angry does not equal a love relationship.

A/N :

Rukia is oblivious,because she doesn't understand why people are giving them those creepy glances.Ichigo being angry,means,he's affected by the rumors,HE IS AWARE.Didn't Ichigo said before,that he doesn't care about what other people thinks about him?Then why does he care about what they would think about him and Rukia? 

Mizuiro spread rumors about Ichigo and Rukia, mostly to make Keigo angry because he has a crush on Rukia. Ichigo is obviously angry about this, but he doesn’t know that Mizuiro started it.

A/N :

Mizuiro spreads that rumor,because he thought that Ichigo and Rukia were an item,and not because he wanted to annoy Keigo,because he had a crush towards Rukia.

Orihime helps Ichigo with Ishida but also makes it well known that she is not close to Ishida at all.

A/N :

Because Orihime is really not that close to Ishida.Anyways,what's the point of this statement?As if Ichigo would care?

Chapter 38

Tatsuki can see ghosts but she can’t see hollow. Orihime comes to talk to her about what’s going on. It turns out both of them remember Ichigo saving their lives. Before they can discuss what’s going on, the windows in the school begin to explode.

A/N :

I think Beruhime219 is talking about the chapter 37,and not 38.

Tatsuki can see it roughly,but  I don't see the relevance of this issue,with the Ichihime pairing.I couldn't say if he/she is just summarizing the story,or writing an Ichihime essay.

Chapters 41-43

When Orihime first gains her powers, its not for Ichigo what so ever. She gains them to save Tatsuki. She has another thing in common with Ichigo, both of them gain their power at a low point, when they thought they were weak. Ichigo gained his through Rukia to save his family, while Orihime gained hers through Ichigo to save Tatsuki.

A/N :

Orihime didn't get her powers from Ichigo,it was already within her.Ichigo's reiatsu just awaken hers,just like what happened with Chad.Orihime is not the only one who's power was awakened by Ichigo,Chad is just the same with her.Tatsuki,Keigo,Chizuru and Mizuiro was able to see spirits as well,because of Ichigo too.Orihime is inside the NAKAMA ZONE.

Chapter 45

Urahara explains to Orihime and Sado that their powers were awakened by Ichigo. This proves that even though Rukia changed Ichigo’s life, Ichigo changed Orihime and Sado’s life in the same way that Rukia changed Ichigo’s life.

A/N :

Please read here to see the changes that Rukia brought to Ichigo.

Chapter 51

Ichigo is feeling down because Ishida got hurt saving his life. Rukia makes sure to make Ichigo feel more miserable over it.

A/N :

Rukia is just teasing Ichigo,and Ichigo stopped from his emoing after Rukia's teasing.Rukia did that,because Ichigo is being so serious.Rukia knew,that Ichigo is feeling guilty over Ishida's injury.

Orihime is noticing how Ichigo is looking at Ishida. She knows Ichigo’s emotions well, realizing that he feels a certain amount of guilt.

A/N :

And she couldn't do anything to cheer him up.

Chapter 52

Rukia flashes back to the lunch she spent with the girls from her class - including Orihime.

Safe call - this would be a “hell no. Saying such things makes me gag.”

She not only tells them once, but twice that She and Ichigo are just friends. Just nobody listens until the second time. By the way, where her face is circled, that is where she almost choked to death on her juice.

A/N :

There are lots of cases that a character have encountered that kind of question,and denies the truth.Just because she said that Ichigo and her are just friends,that doesn't mean that she was telling the truth.

Look at her behavior before she answered the said question...

 Rukia's face aren't shown,and the panel is shadowed,which indicates that there is a tension building up.Authors uses this kind of panel,mostly,to give a hint,that the character is going to tell a LIE.

And as if you still don't get it,it was even followed by Rukia's FAKE SMILE.

AS for her choking reaction...

Choking is a common reaction of a character,after hearing that kind of question,it is because they aren't expecting such a question like that.

Also...

That guy,is lying about his feelings towards the girl,and he's not blushing,though the truth is,he is absolutely in love with the girl.

The truth is, Rukia finds things like Friendship and Love always lead to sadness, they are troublesome to deal with. She has completely locked her heart up and tossed the key away. Since this is true, her relationships are all based on doing her job. She does not love Ichigo, her friendships are void as well. Someone who cannot open their heart or love their self are not capable of love or friendship.

A/N :

Rukia said that "What kind of DISGRACEFUL BEHAVIOR is this?...Kuchiki Rukia.",why do you think she said that?It was because she is HAVING THOSE EMOTIONS in her,and there she was scolding herself mentally,because she have them.The emotions that she thought she shouldn't have.

Even Renji commented about it as well.So,I wonder what is this Beruhime219 is talking about.Rukia is definitely having those emotions,despite how much she thought that she shouldn't,she couldn't help but have them within her.

Renji is angry with Rukia because she gave her powers away. He knows that this is a crime punishable by capital punishment - death.

A/N :

Renji is just scolding Rukia,because she puts her life in danger,for doing that kind of thing.

Chapter 53

Byakuya’s thoughts on emotions: A person who can’t control their emotions are mentally weak.

Ichigo finds out that Rukia has run away and wishes to go look for her.(Plot mistake: Ichigo could have easily used Kon to get out of his body, but says “I can’t without Rukia” This is so Urahara shows up to do the job. He wants Ichigo to see what he’s up against.)

A/N :

Ichigo cannot use Kon that easy,read here
 

Ichigo arrives in time to save Ishida. If Rukia and Ichigo were meant to be a love relationship, Rukia could have tried to hold off Byakuya and Renji until he arrived first or tried to escape using her bakudo tricks.

A/N :

Renji is trying his best not to drag Rukia,he's convincing her to tell him who is the Human that took her powers,because he wanted to save Rukia.Ishida came in,but failed to protect her,then Ichigo arrives at  the scene...

Rukia tried to STOP Renji from attacking Ichigo,despite the fact that she knew that she is undoubtedly no match against him,especially that she doesn't have her powers.Also,you should realize,that Rukia is about to surrender to the SS,to prevent them from looking for Ichigo,so why are you expecting her to try ESCAPING?

Chapter 54

Renji attacks Ichigo, obviously showing signs of jealousy. Instead of coming to him, Rukia placed her trust in a complete stranger and a human no less. He’s glaring at Rukia.

A/N :

Renji attacks Ichigo,because he thought that if Ichigo,the Human who took Rukia's powers will die,her powers will be back,and the punishment for her crime would be lessen.It is definitely not because of jealousy,it is purely,because he cares so much for Rukia.He glared at her,because,she's just adding weight to her punishment,for defending Ichigo.

Chapter 56

Fight is over, Ichigo is down and out. Rukia tries to go to him, only to be stopped by Renji.

Renji knows that by trying to help Ichigo, Rukia’s punishment could be carried out immediately. He stops her to prevent that from happening.

A/N :

Carried out?A s far as I know,based from Renji,he wanted to stop her from going near Ichigo,because it will only add weights for her punishment,which he didn't want to happen.It wouldn't be done immediately,since they are following some procedures,her behavior is only going to add the weight of the punishment.

Byakuya knows why Rukia is attached to Ichigo. He looks like Kaien Shiba. Because Kaien died at her hands, she doesn’t want to be responsible for Ichigo’s death either. It would be like re-living that moment where Kaien died.

A/N :

Byakuya is just surmising that she was behaving like that,because Ichigo looks like Kaien,but there's no indication that Rukia is really looking at him that way.But I think he knew that Rukia might not want to be the reason of Ichigo's death,and she will think that she's the one who killed him,just like what happened to Kaien.

Rukia kicks Ichigo off Byakuya because she knew her brother might kill him. With Ichigo still alive, there is a chance he can go on living. She won’t be responsible for taking his life.

A/N :

Being responsible for Ichigo's suffering is the guilt that she felt ever since.Even without undergoing Kaien's death tragedy,it is obvious that Rukia would still feel that way,because it was in her PERSONALITY.Kaien knew that as well,that's why,he said SORRY to Rukia,before he died...He knew that she's going to suffer the burden of GUILT,because of what happened to him.

The way Beruhime219 talk about Rukia's guilt,it sounds like it was only because of her experience with Kaien's death,not realizing that she felt that way towards Kaien's death,because it was in her PERSONALITY.Rukia is so kind,that she didn't want to see anyone suffering,or hurting,much more,if it was because of her.


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