Author's note: Well... This is my first shot at writing. I've never written before. So... Would love the reviews on this.

It's the first chapter. I would upload more chapters... and it's pretty nervous.

Well. I can just hope for the best.

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The story is based on the life of Anteiku before Kaneki. There was a time when Anteiku was a happy place. When Touka used to smile before until Kaneki came along. The time where Renji Yomo used to be a fun loving brother.

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Chapter 1. Aki Hisashi.

He walked into Anteiku and took a seat. Greeting Yoshimura he asked him for his special. Yoshi gave him a warm smile and said it'll be ready in a few.
Aki stared out the window. Snow caked the streets and little kids played with their friends. Hinami chan made snow balls and threw it at with Ryouko san. Everyone was in peace. Aki knew every ghoul around the 20th ward.
Aki removed his black woollen gloves placing it on the table. He placed his fingers on the glass as mist formed underneath his fingers. He smiled to himself.
He saw a faint reflection of someone behind him on the glass. She asked in a voice that was more innocent than a child's laugh.
"Can I get you something?"
He turned around to see who she was. She was dressed in Anteiku uniform and held the menu. Her short straight hair was perfect in bangs. A few strands over her face made her look like an angel. She was a ghoul.
"Sir?" she repeated. Cutting off his daze.
Shaking his head from the gaze he said "Uh.. No thanks I've.. Already... "
Yoshi came to the table with a tray of his coffee cookies and his signature coffee.
"Oh… Sorry. Have a nice day." she smiled and walked away.
Yoshi san chuckled, placing the tray on Aki's table.
"Yoshimura san? Care to join me? Please?" Aki's naturally red eyes made him look like a ghoul.
"Hai. I have a little time off anyways. Koma and Irimi will manage the few customers for a while."
"Who was that Yoshi san?"
"Ahhaha. I see you've developed a liking for her. "
"Oh don't be ridiculous. Who is she?"
He dipped a cookie in Aki's coffee and took a bite. The cookie was basically coffee beans. Aki and Yoshimura san were close. He was like a father to him.
"She... Is Kirishima Touka. Her father was... Arata Kirishima. Mukuro Hiroi. The corpse collecter. Mado exposed him and… ever since... She's been living with us."
Aki kept looking at her. Her eyes met him and she looked away walking into the staff quarters. Aki felt bad staring at her.
"How's she doing?"
"She's happy here. But mostly to herself. She wanted to repay Anteiku by working here. She's a soft person Aki."
Aki sipped the coffee. The cup was warm in his cold fingers. There was no better coffee than Yoshi's. Aki learnt how to make coffee from Yoshi. And he taught Yoshi how to cook other human food.
Touka came back again. Aki turned but held back, trying not to embarass himself.
"Well...I..could get her a place at Kiyomi High if you'd like."
"Aki… You've always been a kind person. Your heart is gold. But… Why don't you talk to her yourself?"
"I..."
"Don't worry. I'll ask her to meet you at the bridge this evening."
Aki smiled. "Thanks Yoshi."
Finishing his coffee, Aki walked out wearing his gloves. And a black hood. He turned to catch one last glimpse of Touka. To his surprise she was already looking outside. At him. Their eyes met again. She smiled this time.
A tingling feeling ran through Aki's body. Blood rushed into his face. He smiled back as she waved at him. He felt warm.
A snowball hit his face and he slipped, falling. It was Hinami. She was laughing. He smiled and gave an 'I'm gonna get you look at Hinami.
She threw another snowball at his face. Aki ran behind her. Picked her up and gave her a hug.
"So watcha doing with Onee Chan today?"
"Oh. You noticed." His face darkened.
She hugged him back for a coffee cookie.