A/N: Hopefully the first three scenes aren't too confusing about who's speaking which lines. It's an experiment of sorts, so please bear with me.

Thank you very much for your continued reading and support :)

There is a prequel one-shot to this fic titled "Broken Chocolate"

Disclaimer: Kubo owns Bleach.

Warning: Spoilers for up to chapter 429; (Kaichou=student council president)

The Princess and the ex-DeathBerry

"We have to tell her."

"..."

"Kurosaki-kun?"

"Who said we couldn't? I didn't say we couldn't. I have no problem with it."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

"Yatta!"

"..."

"...What is it?"

"It'd probably be better if you do it alone, Inoue."

"Eh?"

"Unless you want her to kill me before I can say anything."

"Not fair, Kurosaki-kun."

"Keh."

"Tatsuki-chan wouldn't do that to you."

"Tch."

"She really wouldn't."

"Hey."

"Hmm?"

"Come on. Let's go."

"Eh? Where?"

"To tell Tatsuki."

"Kurosaki-kun, wait!"

The Boys up on the Rooftop

"Have you seen Ichigo?"

"Mm."

"Is that true, Sado-san?"

"You don't say? Kurosaki? With In―Keh, I can't believe that. He actually finally got his act together?"

"Mm."

"Well, I'm very happy then, for Ichigo and In―"

"That's really just unbelievable."

"What's going on?"

"Ah, Asano-san, hello."

"Mm."

"Asano."

"Where's Ichigo?"

"Sado-san just enlightened us as to his whereabouts, Asano-san."

"What does that mean?"

"Good for Ichigo."

"Keh. Kurosaki better not screw things up."

"Mm."

"What does that even mean!"

The Girls under the Cherry Tree

"Where's Orihime?"

"Tsk. She's having lunch somewhere else."

"Eh? Really?"

"Are you okay, Tatsuki?"

"My Hime-chan! I miss her already!"

"By herself?"

"No."

"Oh? Who is she with?"

"Do you really need to ask?"

"EHHH? Seriously?"

"My Hime-chan is being corrupted! Unforgivable! Unforgivable!"

"SHUT UP!"

Ichigo trudged with heavy footsteps down the hallway on his way to class, catching snatches of conversation as he passed. The student body seemed in high spirits, and this time it was the girls who preened and giggled, waiting for the boys to give them their White Day treat.

He didn't pay much attention to the boys that flocked in small groups until he heard them uttering a familiar name.

"Eh? Inoue-senpai?"

"Yeah. I've made the proper arrangements and everything."

"Ehhh? But that's the same thing I did. You have to take yours back."

"No way! It's already done. You take yours back―"

A scuffle ensued between the underclassmen that was only halted when they finally noticed Ichigo's menacing stare. They straightened themselves, bowed to him, and ran off.

Ichigo exhaled, wondering to himself if he should start to worry. But knowing Inoue's requited feelings gave him a boost in confidence, and he continued on to his classroom. Just when he was settling down at his desk, the head of broadcasting's voice was heard through the PA system.

"Ahem. Happy White Day, everyone. We have a special event for today in which some of our male students would like to announce their feelings for a special someone. Since we don't have a lot of time, I'll now begin. For I-san of class 3, this is from G-san from class 1: I really, really like you. Please go out with me. Well, very short and to the point. Let's move on to the next. Message to I-san of class 3 (is this the same I-san?) from B-san of class 1: I like you very, very much. Please go out with me. Not much of a change. Next―K-k-k-kaichou!"

Ishida's unamused voice came loud and clear through the microphone. "What is the meaning of this?"

"A-a-a White Day special, sir."

"I don't believe this has been approved by the student council."

"N-n-no, sir."

"So then, why are you holding this event without the council's approval?"

"T-t-to help our students' feelings reach the person they like?"

"..."

"It's White Day, after all, and doing this is a grand gesture...?"

"..."

"...of love?"

Ishida sighed. "You may do one more message. But that's it."

"Thank you, kaichou."

A shuffling of papers could be heard.

"Don't just grab the first thing. At least, pick something that says more than 'I like you, please go out with me.' Unless all of these papers you have here actually say that...Hmm. Looks like it."

"What about this, kaichou?"

"Let me see...Yes, I suppose that will do."

"Yes, kaichou. I'll begin. Ahem. How do I love you oh my princess fair I have shown―"

"Wait, wait, wait."

"Eh?"

"That's not how you're supposed to read it. Here, let me."

"Here, kaichou."

Ishida cleared his throat.

"How do I love you, oh my princess fair?
I have shown that I would do anything.
My princess, you are no burden to bear
To whatever obstacles fate may bring.
For you, even a dragon I will face,
Fiercer than any demons I have fought.
For it is with you that I've found my place,
And glad am I to be the one you sought.
These words are much difficult to express,
But I must let you know of what I feel.
I know that years have not made yours less.
Believe me for my own are very real.
For out of your love there are lifetimes five,
Your ever loving heart keeps me alive.

"From K-san of class 3, dedicated to I-san of class 3. Why am I not surprised? All right. That's it for today. Over and out." A pause followed wherein everyone listened just to make sure there would be no more announcements following. But then, Ishida spoke, "Really, Kurosaki, this is the best you can write? I'm sure Inoue-san will like it, though. Huh? What's still on? Push what button―"

There was a crackle of static, and the school's radio system was finally turned off.

For several heartbeats, silence reigned inside Ichigo's classroom, until as one the students inside the class all turned to face him.

...

...

...

"EHHHH?"

I apologize for the sonnet ^^;

End note: There is a prequel one-shot to this fic titled "Broken Chocolate"

Thanks for reading :)
Dec/2010, edited Oct/2011