o brave new world

"Simply because a soul is young and modern," Ukitake told the new recruits, "does not mean that they are unworthy of your attention. We should not lose touch with modern technology and inventions. The years have brought many advantages to the world of the living. Data storage. Medicine. Bicycles. Lawn tennis. Universal education." He ran out of inspiration, and turned to Kyouraku with a hopeful glance.

"Short skirts," Kyouraku said cheerfully. "Cocktails. Chocolate. Waterbeds. Horse racing. Tango and lambada."

The applause was deafening.

Later on, Ukitake muttered that he didn't blame Kyouraku, he blamed himself for not having known better.

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