https://archiveofourown.org/works/33018010

“Don't evade my question, Captain” she says and knows that by using his title, she urges him to defend his honor as a shinigami and for that, there is no room for lies or detours.

He looks at her seriously, his brow furrowing again.

“Do you want to know the truth, Lieutenant? I'm surprised you haven't figured it out earlier”.

“I've already figured it out, you are the one who refuses to accept it” she answers, with an irony voice.

“That's not the truth, Matsumoto. I'm not doing this because I feel sorry for you”.