Synopsis

Tsukishima feigned a wound to Orihime's chest before departing. Though no actual injury resulted, a nascent feeling began to stir within her – a hesitant belief that Tsukishima might be a friend. Reluctant to burden Ichigo with the incident, she confided only in Chad about Tsukishima. Sensing Orihime’s reticence, Ichigo returned to the Xcution headquarters to resume his training, driven by a desire to better protect his companions.