[Ukitake is outside of the house, in the garden, tending to a new addition. He has managed to find a bonsai tree and is smiling quite contentedly at it. To anyone watching, it would appear as if he were looking at an old friend, and in a way, he is.]
Spring is finally returning. And that means I will spend more time outside with my new project here.
Of course, if anyone ever wants to join me in enjoying nature, all you have to do is ask. I'd be more than willing to spend time with old or new friends. Yes, even you, Leon-san.
[He spends a few seconds looking over the boughs of the small tree.]
I would also like to extend my own welcome to all of the newcomers, if I haven't done so already personally. I'm Ukitake Jyuushirou.
[Private to Matsumoto//Unhackable]
Matsumoto-fukutaichou, if you have a moment I would like to catch up with you.