In the real world, much of the main class is attending their first day at Karakura High School. Ichigo and Chad met and befriend Keigo Asano and Mizuiro Kojima while saving Keigo from some thugs. Orihime meets Chizuru, who tries to woo her only to be kicked in retaliation by Tatsuki Arisawa. In Soul Society, the lieutenants meet and decide to promote Renji to Lieutenant of the 6th Division and send Rukia to Karakura Town. Renji discusses his promotion with his friends, but decides to make it a surprise for when Rukia gets back. Rukia, after speaking with her captain and third seats, heads to Karakura town, at the same time as the first episode begins.
Mizuiro comienza en el Instituto Karakura sin muchas expectativas o ambiciones.
空座第一高校に入学した水色は、期待にも希望にも胸を膨らませることなく、いつものように登校した。今日はクラス分けの発表の日。出会って以来絡んでくる啓吾は、クラス分けを見るや恐怖に打ち震える。
Mizuiro inizia il primo giorno di scuola al liceo di Karakura, senza grandi aspettative o ambizioni. Nel giorno in cui gli studenti vengono assegnati alle varie classi, Keigo trema dalla paura.