With the threat of Kariya now gone, the group relaxes. Rukia goes back to the Kuchiki house to continue her recovery, while Ichigo and Renji discuss Kariya's life. They all go on to reminisce about their own lives; Ichigo on the days before his life-changing encounter with Rukia; Renji on his promotion to 6th Division lieutenant; and Rukia on the day she was told she would be going to the real world.
Meanwhile, Koga Gowa wakes up in Rantao's home. He had survived his fight with Hitsugaya, and was found and taken back to Rantao by Yoruichi. Upon discovering he is the only remaining Bount, he apologizes for the Bounts' actions, in particular for Kariya. He remains with Rantao.
The group returns to the real world, while in Karakura Town, a figure (Shinji Hirako) stands upon a post just as Rukia did the night before her encounter with Ichigo.
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