Ichigo is now a full-fledged Shinigami. Sort of. He, like all other Shinigami, has to go through the Academy. Ichigo signs up for a study tour to an Ayakashi and Yokai hotspot, and is stuck with Renji as his "guide". Thankfully, Rukia tags along. So when the trio happen to meet a spiritually aware teen and his talking cat, chaos ensures. **UP FOR ADOPTION**

Ichigo didn't just inherit the blood of his shinigami father. His mother has a heritage just as terrifying and strange. He's the heir of the Book of Friends, an old and feared collection in the spirit realm. A chance encounter brings Ichigo's grandfather back into his life...and starts a chain of events that could lead to destruction...or salvation.

He couldn't protect them. He couldn't protect his parents. But he will do everything to protect those he still have, even if it meant selling his soul to the devil. But will his guardian let him walk down the path of darkness?

Ulquiorra x Gwen (Oc) - Gwen is confronted by a yokai and finds herself forced to give him one present every day for a week or else he will eat her. (This story references the Natsume Yuujinchou universe. It is a light romance)

Chance encounters, deliberate meetings, and unintended relationships between Nastume Reiko and certain non-youkia spiritual beings.