Bleach is (C) Kubo Tite

I've chosen a mild warning for violence and language, just to be on the safe side. Better than offending anyone.

I'm stuck on HitsuKarin for the moment. Considering other options still, though.

Why crush on that particular fukutaichou? Well, the only other viable option was Kira, which is not really an option at all, considering Karin’s temper.

I visualise every division as its own separate mini-world, something that eighth season of the anime (among other things) supports. Thus, it’s just natural that barracks, the captain’s office and other things, such as guest rooms, should be specific for each division. After all, if it had been physically closer to get to a seated officer of another division than an unranked member of your own (as the sometimes-used hypothesis that offices are all in one building assumes) there would automatically be more cooperation across division boundaries.

And why do I insist on calling him Toushiro though the official spelling seems to be Tôshirô? Well, two reasons: 1. Aestethics. I prefer the way the first version looks. 2. Writing speed. The second version takes much longer to write, throwing off any flow.

The shinigami uniform, or shihakusho, consists (as I’ve understood it) of hakama pants, kimono and an obi sash (and haori for the captains). I’ve also heard of the juuban and hadajuuban, but since I’m not exactly versed in Japanese clothing I will act as if those don’t exist until I know what they are.

I keep coming back to calling Karin’s zanpaktou “Zuuki”. I like the name, I find it suits her and I honestly prefer not having to think up a new, suitable name for every fic I write.