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i am sorry but, as much as i think uryuu does see her as special and has her best interest at heart, this is NOT treating her as an equal. in the slightest. https://t.co/7W75BgJ81V
ichigo avoiding putting on his hollow mask around hime after seeing how she reacts to it in his fight w/ grimmjow as well as for her safety which keeps being put into question otherwise, so he doesnt put it on until he knows he can leave (aka body ulq out) and she will be safe.