Karin woke up with a start. "Ouch ouch ouch…"she cried as she felt a stabbing pain in her right knee. She pulled off the covers and was shocked to find a big, ugly bruise on her knee. How did I get this? Did I thrash about THAT much when I was asleep? Shaking her head, she endured the pain as she hobbled down to the bathroom to wash up. Her eyes shone with excitement in the mirror as she thought about the match they were about to play later.

When she went back to her room to get her ball, though, she found that her ball seemed different. It was the same brand, same color, but … something just seemed different. It looked… newer. But that can't be… This was Ichi-nii's old ball, how can it look new? She shook her head to clear these thoughts, and decided to just ignore them. She ran downstairs to get her breakfast, when she spotted the calendar. June 24th and June 25th are crossed out, which means that it's June 26th, Monday!

"Yuzu, I think you crossed the dates wrongly. You're fast by two day!" she shouted to her sister, who was preparing breakfast in the kitchen.

"Really? I'll check again later!" she shouted back.

"I'm going to be late for my match, so I'll be going now!" she said as she took a piece of toast and ran out.

"Wait, Karin!" Yuzu shouted, running out of the kitchen. But Karin was already gone. "… I thought your match was on Saturday…"

Karin hummed a song as she kicked the ball to the soccer field. For some reason, she was in a good mood. It must be a sign that we're gonna win this match! she thought and smiled to herself. Spaghetti up their noses! Spaghetti up their noses! High Ho the Merry Oh, Spaghetti…Suddenly, she felt an unseen force, coming from the soccer field. A wave of nausea and fear came over her. It's those monsters again, she thought, better not go that way. As she started to turn back, she remembered that she told the guys yesterday to start practicing before the match. They're at the soccer field now! She spun back and broke into a run, fighting the uncomfortable feeling she always gets when the monsters are near. Please let them be alright…

Hitsugaya Toushiro was still at the top of the roof of the Kurosaki household when he saw Karin came out. He had stood, or rather lie vigil throughout the whole night to make sure that… nothing strange was happening to Karin. He was a little unnerved by her strange behavior yesterday. Till now, he still wasn't sure if something really caused her to lose her memory or if it was all an act. If it's just an act, he thought as he noticed her going out of the house, I'm going to slaughter her! He shunpoed roof to roof, following her and concealing his reiatsu at the same time. She seemed to be in a good mood. Perhaps because she managed to trick a taichou yesterday? a little voice in his head told him. He sighed. Suddenly, his handphone rang. More Hollows? Great. Yet another problem for Hitsugaya Toushiro to solve. He sighed again as he flipped open his phone. Two, no, three hollows were nearby. To be more precise, they were at the soccer field that Karin always goes to… He looked down with a start. She was already running towards the direction of the Hollows with a determined face. Shit, he thought as he followed her, she should be able to sense that there are Hollows there, why is she running towards them? What, is she trying to get herself killed?

Karin arrived at the field, panting. There were three of those monsters around. She scanned the vicinity furiously, but there was no sign of her friends. Thank goodness, they're not here yet, she thought with a sigh of relief. Meanwhile, the Hollows had sensed her presence and were gathering around her. Well then, better chase them off before those guys get here. "Hey! The Ugly Trio!" she shouted, throwing her soccer ball into the sky. "Eat this!" She reared up her right leg to make a kick, but when her foot made contact with the ball, a jarring pain shot up her leg from her knee, causing the ball to only roll for a few centimeters. She fell backwards, cursing her leg for failing her at such a critical time. It's over, she thought, and closed her eyes. After "falling" for sometime, Karin thought, why the hell aren't I making contact with the ground yet, and opened her eyes.

She was in the arms of a white haired boy. Her eyes widened in shock. The boy, with startling teal eyes, looked straight into her eyes, and said, "Can't you keep out of trouble for one day?"

"Wh-what?!" Karin spluttered, shocked and indignant. And maybe, just a little embarrassed. Despite his words, his arms were really gentle in holding her, as if he was afraid that she would break without care. She isn't used guys treating her like that. Especially guys that are good-looking, and she blushed with that thought.

He put her down gently, and shunpoed, in front of her, one hand grasping his sword. Karin's eyes widened. In full view, she could see that he was wearing a black kimono, just like Ichi-nii! It can't be… He's a shinigami too!

Hitsugaya glanced at the girl behind him, then at the three Hollows. His grip on his sword became tighter as he unsheathed it. "Don't worry, I'll defeat them," he said, back facing her. I'll protect you, he thought. "Rise upon the frozen heaven! Hyourinmaru!" he exclaimed, and his sword changed form. There was a scythe attached to the hilt of his sword, which he threw with precision at each of the three monsters. Like a boomerang, it came flying back to its owner. The Hollows then slowly became frozen, and shattered into a million pieces.

Karin watched all this with widened eyes. In… incredible, she thought, impressed, so this is a shinigami? The shattered ice danced in the light, making it look like flowers on a spring day. He turned around, and offered a hand to her. She took it, and he pulled her up. Suddenly, she grabbed him by his collar and asked urgently, desperately even, "You're a shinigami, aren't you? Then, do you know where my brother is?"

Hitsugaya stared at her. Is she still acting? No, she doesn't look like it. Then…He didn't know what to make of the situation. 'Kurosaki?" he asked, meaning to address her.

"Yes! Yes! That's my brother! Kurosaki Ichigo! Can you please tell me where he is?" she asked again. Hitsugaya continued staring at her. He could see the desperation and worry in her eyes, that is impossible to fake. She's for real… she really can't remember me anymore, he thought, his heart sinking. What… has happened to her? He looked at her again. She seemed to be near tears. Crap, I can't handle girls crying! For now, I should just try to calm her down, then try to find out what exactly is going on here! "Your brother, he has gone to train. For a upcoming battle, for the sake of protecting everyone. Including you," he said softly.

"So… you really do know him! Then you must know where he is! Where is he now?! I need to see him!" she said, shaking him by the collar.

"Go, gomen, I have no idea where he went to train," he replied, looking away. He couldn't bear the sight of her disappointed face again. He took her hands off his clothes and walked away.

Karin's hands lay useless by her side. Ichi-nii…"Wait! Can you at least tell me your name?" She shouted after the boy. He stopped. "Hitsugaya. Hitsugaya Toushirou." He turned and gave a sad smile. "You should get your leg treated." Turning his back to her, he waved. "Jya."

"Hitsugaya… Toushiro…" she whispered.

Don't worry, Kurosaki, he thought, I will definitely find out what's wrong with you and cure you!

24th June, sunny

Today I met a shinigami. A shinigami, like Ichi-nii.

His name is Hitsugaya Toushiro, a white-haired boy with teal blue eyes that looked like my age. Somehow, he ended up saving me from the three monsters. It was as if… he was protecting me all along… I dunno. I get the sense that I seem to know him from somewhere, but that can't be. I don't remember him at all.

He is shrouded in mystery. I mean, where did he come out from to catch me like that?! I was so shocked! I mean, I've never been in such close contact with any guys before, even the old guy and Ichi-nii also never held me in their arms before! Is he a foreigner?! Doesn't he care about contact between guys and girls?! Anyway, must he be that good-looking?! Damn it, my heart nearly died form the shock! How much time did he spent on his hair to get it to look like that anyway?!

Okay, I'm just rambling now, so I just I'll just end my entry here, Damn Diary.

Arrrrggggghhhhh, she thought as she buried her face in the pillow, lying on the bed. She just didn't know what to make of the incident today. Hitsugaya… Toushiro… were her last thoughts as she drifted off to sleep, just before midnight.

Yuzu lay wide awake, staring at the ceiling from her bed. Something was wrong with Karin. She normally wouldn't forget the dates, or get confused with them. That's just not like her. Maybe I'll ask her tomorrow…

As the clock stroked twelve, another day has passed, and another day of memories gone.

ARRRRRGGGHHHH! Gomenasai! I know this chapter is super late, and I can only apologise for it. Don't stop supporting this story because of that though. Please try to follow through with the story and I will try to update more often. Actually this story was supposed to be longer, but i thought it was getting a bit naggy. And also, please review! Your reviews are important, because they are the driving force of my motivation to write. Thank you for commenting or 'favouriting' this story.