Red=big moments
Volume 1:
Ch1: Ichigo and Rukia's first meeting. In Ichigo's bedroom. XD Rukia gives Ichigo her powers, Ichigo becomes a shinigami.
Ch2: Rukia in Ichigo's school.
Volume 2:
Ch10: Rukia fighting with the Parakeet Hollow. Ichigo came and took the fight over for her. He was a little worried. Development of Ichigo <--> Rukia friendship.
Volume 3:
Ch17: Ichigo tells Rukia his mother was killed. First step of Ichigo --> Rukia trust.
Ch18: Rukia follows Ichigo to the cemetery. Ichigo broke down in front of Rukia. Next step of Ichigo --> Rukia trust.
Ch19: Rukia contemplates on Ichigo. Rukia --> Ichigo understanding.
Ch20: Ichigo and Rukia meets and runs to save Ichigo's sisters. Further understanding of Rukia --> Ichigo. Appreciation of Ichigo --> Rukia
Ch21: Ichigo begging Rukia not to interfere in his fight with Grand Fisher.
Ch23: Rukia complied by not interfering. Rukia contemplates more on Ichigo and reach out to give Ichigo's needs on fighting for himself. Further Rukia --> Ichigo understanding.
Ch24: Orihime's hopes to connect to Ichigo. Rukia is eventually connected with Ichigo, understanding him because she has her own memories in the rain, too. Rukia --> Ichigo.
Ch25: Ichigo begging Rukia to let him be a shinigami for a little longer to become strong. Rukia understands this. Ichigo <--> Rukia bond.
Volume 4:
Ch26: Kon running away from home. Rukia walking into Ichigo's room and sitting on his bed. XD Nothing Ichigo <--> Rukia, but it seems like they're a married couple or something!!
Ch27: Ichigo and Rukia at Don Kanonji. Ichigo noting Rukia having gentle side to her. First time access to Ichigo's thoughts of Rukia.
Ch33: Ichigo, Rukia and friends were brought to the principal's office for showing up on National TV. Rukia got them out of trouble, Ichigo and Rukia walking next to each other and in Ichigo fidgeting about the possibility of rumours being close to Rukia.
Ch34: Ichigo getting nervous when he feels rumours spread about him and Rukia. XD (Refer Chapter 7, Ichigo told Mizuiro that he doesn't care what other people thinks of him, but this chapter he became inconsistent and anxious about the rumours. XD) Slight Ichigo --> Rukia.
Volume 6:
Ch52: Rukia is running away, and remembers the lunch she had with the girls. Slight Rukia --> Ichigo.
Volume 7:
Ch53: Ichigo worries, and find her with Renji and Byakuya.
Ch54: Ichigo-Renji first fight. Renji explaining how Rukia protected him by going out.
Ch55: Rukia understanding Ichigo's reaction, and still wanting him safe, helps him out. He freaks out, and is about to defeat Renji when Byakuya helps his VC.
Ch56: Rukia wanting to be by Ichigo's side, who is deeply injured. Ending up helping him and saving him. Is taken away, leaving Ichigo in despair.
Ch57: Ichigo's despair (not wanting to live anymore) and resolution to go and save Rukia, to become stronger for her.
Ch58: Ichigo's sad when he understands that no one reminds of Rukia, and left pondering when he realises that the world still continue to live without her.
Volume 9:
Ch79: feel the life coming back to Rukia when Renji told her about Ichigo barging in.
Volume 10:
Ch81: Ichigo's talking with Ganjuu about Rukia, slight Ichigo --> Rukia.
Volume 11:
Ch94: pure IchiRuki goodness, brought by Hanatarou and Ichigo reminding Rukia.
Ch95: Ichigo and Renji second fight; Ichigo saying that he doesn't care about his opponents, and he'll save Rukia.
Volume 12:
Ch105: Ganjuu insist on going to save Rukia, because that's what Ichigo wants the most.
Ch106: Chad explains that Ichigo went all out for Rukia, just to save her
Ch110: Ichigo's resolve to fight and save Rukia saved him against Zaraki (Zangetsu bringing him into his world).
Volume 14:
Ch116: the bridge scene! See DotW
Ch117: IchiRuki comic moment, and caring moment.
Ch126: Ishida thinks that by saving Rukia himself, he'll piss off Ichigo who would have want to save her by himself.
Volume 17:
Ch143: Ichigo swearing to save Rukia on his soul (same time as Renji).
Volume 18:
Ch150: Ichigo saving Rukia on the Soukyoku.
Ch151: IchiRuki sweet moment, comedic moment, and caring moment. Everything is there!
Ch152: IchiRuki talk again, as Rukia notices how strong he is now. The famous throw
Ch155: IchiRuki sweetness, and words which are resonating through Renji's words to Rukia
Volume 19:
Ch160: Ichigo standing up for Rukia, once again, in front of Byakuya
Ch162: Ichigo emphasize that he obtained bankai just to save Rukia
Ch164: Inoue emphasize how Rukia is the one who changed Ichigo's world.
Volume 21:
Ch181: bittersweet departure, wonderful IchiRuki moments. Must read. End of SS arc.
Ch182: Ichigo asking Urahara to apologise to Rukia. Back facing Urahara. Ichigo telling Kon that Rukia is not coming back. Back facing Kon. Implied Ichigo --> Rukia.
Volume 22:
Ch195: Rukia's return to the Living World. Slight Ichigo --> Rukia.
Ch196: Rukia pulled Ichigo out of depression. Ichigo <--> Rukia moment.
Ch197: Rukia was introduced to the Kurosaki Family. Ichigo <--> Rukia moments.
Volume 23:
Ch198: Rukia naturally invited herself to stay in Ichigo's house.
Ch199: Rukia was formally accepted to stay in the Kurosaki Family. Isshin referring Rukia as a 3rd daughter. A serious acknowledgement in Asian societies. Strengthening of Ichigo <--> Rukia bond.
Ch200: Rukia sharing a bedroom with Ichigo's sisters instead of the initial plan to go back into his closet. Ichigo <--> Rukia interaction.
Ch202: Rukia killed D-Roy. Ichigo and Rukia interaction.
Volume 24:
Ch212: Ichigo lost to Grimmjow, Ichigo conversation with Renji. Implied Ichigo --> Rukia.
Ch213: Ichigo's face of guilt, anxiety, concern and pain for Rukia as she lay injured. Orihime's observation of Ichigo's expression. HUGE Ichigo --> Rukia
Ch214: Ichigo and Rukia's intense conversation. Ichigo eventually going to the Vizards for help (because of Rukia!) Implied Ichigo --> Rukia
Volume 25:
Ch222: Orihime's memory of Ichigo's tender look at Rukia in Ch 213. (This is a re-emphasis more than anything, asserting that Ch 213 is truly important) Replay of Ichigo --> Rukia in Orihime's mind.
Volume 26:
Ch228: Rukia eventually found Ichigo. Rukia understands Ichigo's circumstance and silently supports him. Rukia --> Ichigo
Volume 27:
Ch 235: Rukia saving Ichigo from Grimmjow. Ichigo <--> Rukia moment
Ch237: Rukia looking after Ichigo. Ichigo's sisters asking Rukia for permission to eat in Ichigo's room. Rukia referring Ichigo as 'Ichigo' while talking to his sisters. Rukia --> Ichigo
Ch238: Ichigo and Rukia meets again, calling each other's names. Rukia forced to go back to Soul Society. Rukia --> Ichigo
Volume 28:
Ch246: Ichigo and Rukia reunion. Slight Ichigo --> Rukia
Ch247: Rukia's scolding Ichigo. Big Ichigo ---> Rukia, slight Rukia ---> Ichigo
CH248: Decision to split up, and overprotectiveness from Ichigo. Again, big Ichigo ---> Rukia
Volume 30:
Ch269: Rukia is thinking of Ichigo before passing out. Ichigo reacting to Rukia's fading reiatsu. Rukia ---> Ichigo, Ichigo ---> Rukia.
Ch270: And the Sun will turn around for the Moon [Ichigo chosing to go to Rukia twice]
Not in volume yet:
Ch317: an unexpected, although short, meeting! Ichigo stops for Rukia, but she tells him to go ahead, saving the talk for later. As their eyes meet, he understands her and trusts her to take care of the Exequias' captain. Ichigo <---> Rukia
I tried to give many days for each theme, because I know that people are really busy, so if you have troubles, are going away or something, don't hesitate to tell me, we'll find a way!
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