Birthday celebrations on *both* sides? Karin's one lucky soul.

We need Squad 10 reunion!

This's so... domestic, cozy, warm(?). Nice flow with light feeling, it's great to read the interaction between the two sisters and other people every now and then. Thank you for the chapter ️

I love your story. Please update. I really, really want to know what happens next. How long do plan to make the story?

Oh, my! O H, M Y! I'm crying for real right now. I am a little grate to the waiting time between the chapters, cuz' this one will take me some time to get over.

Your writing, as always, was impeccable. Rukia, Renji, and little Ichika (not quite in the scene, but still!) made me squeal in joy! I love them so, so much! And imagining Byakuya's reaction to Rukia's confront about Hitsugaya made me laugh. Hard, by the way. And Karin's bitterness is funny to read because I imagine her being one of those people that flashes her middle finger to him whenever someone on their company turns their back.

But I think that the moment that got us, readers, by surprise, was Karin's complete desolation and probably most genuine feelings about the matter was the end — the whole chapter did, but the ending was special. Her reflexion on the general situation showed us a part of her that we didn't get to see much, which was her humiliation, the pain of being fooled so... heartlessly by her best friend. Her heart was broken in a way that only people in her situation could understand.

I tried really hard to understand Toushirou's position. But I couldn't, because I'm a sucker for the truth, maybe. It may have gotten out of control in Seireitei, but Karin knew nothing about it. She really didn't! And he had no reason to lie for her if you think well. No one gained nothing about this, he uncomfortable the whole time while acting as somebody he is not, and the outcome was disastrous. Hell, she could've made fun of the whole brother-issue with him! It doesn't matter if she saw him like that. He should have been honest.

I'm also curious about the chapter's title. Azaleas, here in the West, mean temperance, while in the East, they mean patience or modesty. How it correlates to the title? Is Karin represented by the azalea? I'm sorry for making such a fuzz over something stupid, but I actually thought it was a beautiful title that really fitted the chapter.

Also, what will Karin do with her life? I can't wait to know!

I look forward to more updates to one of my favorite fanfics ever! Thank you for posting such an amusing story!

Still *no*Hitsukarin development!? I'm going into withdrawal here!

Marineangemon muse: Your fic is still lacking in Hitsukarin development. You have no place to talk.

Me: (Shoves muse back in cage)

Oh haha. What is a heart? I didn't need mine anyway.

Like, I GET why Karin feels the way she feels. I get that she's heartbroken and betrayed, and finding out the things she found out in this chapter was like a salt bullet to her wounds. And she's stubborn, so she's not going to forgive easy. BUT IT HURTS SO MUCH.

When I got the notification for this chapter, my first reactions was literally a deep breath to brace myself because I knew I was about to get PUNCHED IN THE FEELS.

On one hand, I just want all the angst behind us so we can get to the healing and growing closer. You have no idea how much heavy duty hitsukarin sweetness I need after all this torture. On the other hand, it wouldn't be realistic or in character if Karin just forgave him just like that. HNNNNGGGGHHH

Also, I like that Karin's also thinking about what she's going to do. She can't exist as she is forever, she needs an aim, a life (ahem). There are more things she needs to think about than the HEARTBREAKING DISTANCE BETWEEN THEM JUST CALL HIM TOSHIROU ALREADY OH MY GOD, and I like that you've written about that as well.

To sum up: hit me harder, daddy.

O don't think badly of Shiro, I meam, is anybody on his side? Even Momo, who kinda talked him into it, is judgemental of him.

Looking forward to Toushiro earning Karin's forgiveness.

I laughed a lot while reading this chapter! Thank you so much for updating this story, its really good and interesting! i like it very much keep going!

Absolutely fabulous! I could never have imagined a better reunion for those two! I was shocked and I laughed so, so much! You are so inventive, I can't deal with it.

This chapter was so charming, it's magical, I'd say. The way you write them, their feelings and reactions, always believable and faithful to their characters and the context of the story. I completely understand Karin's reaction and her continual refusal to see Hitsugaya. He betrayed their friendship, fooled her and, unintentionally, humiliated her. It wasn't his intention, but he should have been truthful, and I find pretty understanding of him regretting what happened but trying not to force Karin to come with him, but still not wanting to let her go.

Oh, dear milliner's rock, I would totally marry your writing, like, anytime.

Looking forward to the next chapters, the outcome of Karin & Hitsugaya feud and Toushirou's reaction to their encounter (and Momo's too!).

Oh, and thank you for posting this fic. It makes lots of my days better!

How long till they make up? She's starting to look a little bratty! I mean she also made midtskes?

AHAHAHAHA this is hilarious and heartbreaking at the same time. If I don't laugh I'll cry.

I'm going to cry.

And so they *finally* meet, even though Karin doesn't want to.

I CANNOT believe Toshiro doesn't know about Bonnie; Isshin was his and Matsumoto's Captain, for crying out loud! He must've brought them to visit Kukaku and Ganju at least once during his captainship.

This one was a little heart clenching. There is such easiness and such severity in the Kurosaki family relationships. Karin and Yuzu are so precious, the way they are so honest and simply familiar with each other is so warm! Ichigo is so awkward and cute with them! The three of them are so lovely!

I was suprised with Orihime's presence, still am, actually. I cannot imagine her within the Kurosaki-Shiba, but I look forward for more. And Isshin... Just love him, really.

What is going to happen next? I am so anxious and nervous! Can't wait for it!

Ah... sibling bonding. Such a wonderful sound.

So, still no Hitsukarin?