I don't know that I feel "cheated", per se, but I guess it does feel like a smidge of a cop out. Not because of the graphic nature being skipped, but because it felt like all the plot tension and conflict that was building up around this just magically vanished and was skipped.
I think even a good conversation or small flashback would have been helpful in this instance. And hey, it didn't even need to be exactly like your other, separate story, just something so that conflict actually felt resolved instead of glossed over.

But that's my personal opinion and not everyone will share it, I'm sure.

Thanks again for sharing

*sigh* This chapter (or at least part of it) really, really bothered me. But this has been the only one so far, and all I can say is THANK YOU for not dragging that "cheating" kiss plot device out. That is one of my most hated tropes ever, especially (or, rather, only) when the main character didn't initiate or continue the kiss. I completely understand feeling a bit betrayed, etc. etc. but honestly it's NOT the main character's fault, and I'm really glad that in your story it was resolved quickly.
In some stories, it isn't and it pisses me off. This is a VERY extreme comparison/example, but to me getting upset over situations like this; it would be kind of like if the significant other blamed the main character for being raped, called it cheating, and then broke up with them. Again, that's a much, MUCH more extreme version and I understand that, it's the principle behind it that is the same; unasked for attention is not cheating.
And this was just a kiss, the main character did NOT ask for it or invite it in any way, did not initiate it, and did not continue it. So, to me, the intent and whether or not the person in the relationship initiated/continued it are hugely important.

That's why Extended drama over literally stolen kisses like that drive me up the wall. So I want to thank you, again, for NOT dragging it out, because that is very, very much appreciated. (Although the plot device and intense reactions still bothered me). I also really appreciated that Masaoka felt badly about it and isn't actually a horrible person. It's nice to see secondary characters that just make mistakes rather than being there solely to cause super extra drama between main characters.

So...anyways, I'm really really sorry that this post turned into a rant and I want to sincerely thank you for sharing this story because I know how much time and effort and soul can go into creating and sharing fics and in no way do I wish to make you feel horribly about your story.

And I loved the White Day part of the chapter _ :D

"prune" hahahaha, I'm dying. "Prune" instead of "prude"! X'D Usually you catch this error, but I guess because of your rush this chapter, you didn't, which is fine because it gave me a really good chuckle. Damn that autocorrect anyways, am I right?
(Just had to share because I got such a chuckle out of it. It happens to everyone).

Also, if this new B**tch at the store introduces some dumb as F*** drama between Ichigo and Orihime, I'm going to flip a table, or several, and throw a massive hissy fit because I can't punch fictional characters in their faces when they annoy me.

But I think this was actually a really great chapter, plot-wise. It was really nice to see Rukia and get the festering mess that Orihime was feeling all/mostly cleaned up.

thanks again for sharing!

Hi! Pretty interesting so far! Thanks for sharing!

The plot (early though it is) seems fairly solid, and the pacing, while perhaps a smidge on the slower side, is good!

I know it's been an extremely long time since this was originally published, so maybe this isn't relevant any more, and if so I apologize.

I'm noticing several grammatical and spelling errors, and I've definitely read much worse, I think my eyes just catch on them more readily because your story is written in such a way that it's important to read every word (which is a very good thing!) so rather than skimming, like I do with most stories, I read more carefully and thus catch more errors. It seems like the most common ones are those that sounds very similar but have different meanings like "conscious" vs "conscience" and "than" vs "then" among others. There are even a few places where sentences are incomplete, but for the most part you can kind of get what was meant by reading the surrounding paragraph.
I guess the only suggestion would be to proof read more or get a beta reader, or similar. Unfortunately I don't have any easy tips for remembering the differences between those examples.

But like I said, this may no longer be relevant any more considering that I'm sure you've grown as an author since this was published! (In which case, please ignore me and carry on!)

Thanks again for sharing!

hahaha, I love Tatsuki and Uryuu tag-teaming schemes :"D

WOW what an amazing first chapter, can't wait to binge on the rest!

I really like this chapter! thank you for your hardwork. you make an amazing story!

I am enjoying this story so far. You are good!

Thank you for creating this storyI feel like I'm reading a Bleach light novel about what happened at that 1 year and 5 months. You made everyone exactly like what they, I really loved it, anx thank you !

The best one of Hime's confession I've had ever read, love it !

Amazing chapter! I could feel the emotion between Hime and Rukia, it feel so real

beautiful and interesting start

Rukia and Orihime exchanging letters to keep in contact, Ichigo's resolution to bury his head in the sand, Uryuu's tutoring invite after the typical bickering and Urahara's ever shady motives.

The little introduction reminiscent of Ichigo's was really great throwback, I can almost visualize Orihime turning her gaze to her boyfriend when the words "But her boyfriend can't see ghosts" came in.

"I wanted to change my mistake in the past by making sure I'll tell him in the future" I love you Orihime.

The girls' bond gets to be showcased her gives me all sorts of feelings. Kaien is Rukia's Tatsuki. I like how Orihime thinks about that comparison.

The humorous bit with Yuzu and Ichigo was also nice.

Their teamwork is so commendable and beautiful. Ishida gets to truly work his analytical mind while Orihime gets to do what she does best, showcasing their abilities and skills as a Strategist and as a Support/Healer. Good.