Mugen fled from the cafeteria as quickly as he could. The fire that was his proposal to Rei was spreading like fire in a bone dry forest. He found his way to his next test as soon as he could. He just wanted to get this day done and over with. It seemed like this day was going on for forever, never ending.

It's all a matter of revelation, Mugen thought. As long as I don't focus on time, time will pass by quicker. Listen to me, I'm rambling. I didn't even understand what I just thought!

He found the next test room easily. He was taking the written portion next then Hakudo. It was fairly empty when he entered. There was only one or two people inside. He took a seat behind a black haired girl who looked so damn familiar to him but he couldn't match a name to the face. Another entered the room shortly after who looked very familiar too. He sat next to the girl and they began to chat.

Why can't I remember? Mugen struggled with himself. It hurts, not being able to know who someone is when you already know them, doesn't it? His inner darkness told him. It does... Mugen responded.

The test began. He skimmed through the thick packet quickly before he began. He intsantly thought the he was surely going to fail. Or at least get a terrible grade.

He began the test. The first few questions came a little easy for him. They were basically about the Seireitei and Soul Society in general. Then it came down to the Gotei 13. One question he struggled with read:

"Which Captain is the most notorious of the 13 Court Squads to have a thirst for battle?"
(a) Kenpachi Zaraki
(b) Kuchiki Byakuya
(c) Hitsugaya Toushiro
(d) Matsumoto Rangiku

Mugen knew the last answer was the Vice-Captain for Hitsugaya Youshiro, but he was stuck between "A" and "B". He finally guessed and went with "A"

One other question read:
"Where can the best rice balls be found in the Rukongai?"

What? What the hell kind of question is that? Mugen thought, hiding his furious emotion for such an irrelevant and stupid question.

After finishing the last of the questions, Mugen turned in the test. He Finished right after the girl that was in front of him and decided to talk to her. They began to chat and Mugen finally placed a name to her face and so did she. They walked toghether to their final test but arrived early so they talked more.

When it came to be Mugen's turn to take the test he was eager to step up. All of the waiting, the nuisance of the day boiled up within him and his adrenaline began to pump. He was quick to engage and caught his opponent off guard. He tried to sweep the Soul Reaper off his feet but was countered and Mugen ended up on his ass. He quickly regained himself and brought his opponent to the mat with him and put him in a leg-lock, almost separating his leg from the socket.

Overall, Mugen did above average. He was dismissed and went to wait at the door for Haruka. He watched her fight and was impressed. Mugen met Haruka at the door.

He eyed her cautiously. "What?" she snorted.

"Hmm...just hoping you'll 'de-sourfy' yourself eventually. 'Cause, you know, we're good acquaintances." He told her

"Desourfy?"

"Well, sure! Anyway, I gotta go find Rei. I'll talk to you soon, right?"

"Uh, yeah. Night, I guess."

"Yeah, g'night!" Mugen waved as he walked off to find Rei, with high hopes that she'll say "yes" to his proposal. It would kill him if she didn't.