the silent monster

Kurosaki Ichigo

...

Inoue Orihime

K-Kurosaki-kun?! That almost hit me!

Kuchiki Rukia

Something's wrong with Ichigo. He's fighting like a machine.

Ishida Uryuu

His movements lack purpose. He's not protecting anymore.

Kurosaki Ichigo

Sorry, Orihime. Was thinking about homework. You okay?

Inoue Orihime

That's the third time today, Kurosaki-kun. What's really bothering you?

Kurosaki Ichigo

(Why am I still fighting? The hollow's gone. Why can't I stop?)

Kurosaki Ichigo

...I don't know anymore.