Kaneki's POV

I sat in my regular seat towards the back of the class. Currently in college, my goal is to study up on Literature so maybe one day I can write my own books.

….That was in the past….the first day I met her….Whoever is reading this right now, you are reading the book that I've always dreamt of writing. It isn't exactly the happiest of tales, but it's an important one I have to share.

She was the kindest person I've ever met in my life. No one could ever replace her. Thinking of others before herself, she was too caring to even commit a selfish act. Her heart and soul as pure as white snow when it gently falls from above. Also, as fair as can be, her (h/c) hair reminded me of a flowery meadow breeze. The (e/c) color of her eyes were like stars in the night sky, they were hard to ignore. Her smile always lifted up the mood and whenever she was present, a nostalgic feeling would spread everywhere. The only girl I could ever wish for.

Class was about to start in a few minutes. I got out a book by Takatsuki Sen, my favorite author. While I was reading, I noticed a person come into the classroom in the corner of my eye. It was a girl about my age. She was a bit shorter than me and her face naturally looked happy. I looked up from my books and saw her talking to sensei. He smiled at her and pointed to the empty seat next to me. Our eyes met when she turned to look, but I quickly looked back down at my book. My heart was racing. I could sense her walking over.

"Oh wow! You read Takatsuki Sen's books as well?" The girl put her bag down and sat next to me.

I looked at her. She took out one of his books from her bag showing it to me. She smiled as I gulped trying to get words out, "Y-yes I dO! I really enjoy his style of writing!"

Laughing a bit, she opened her book to the inside back cover, "It's an interesting style isn't it? If you have a look here, I got my book autographed by him back when I lived in Odaiba." I widened my eyes. I always wanted to get an autographed book from him, "My name is (f/n), but you can just address me informally by my first name." She doesn't mind if I call her by her first name? We just met too…

"It's nice to meet you. My name is Kaneki Ken. You can address me however you'd like." I'm kind of curious to see what she would want to call me. I personally prefer 'Kaneki' because I think it suits me more. (Name) thought for a moment.

She took a good long look at me. Her face was so close, I had a faint blush on my cheeks. I think she's the type of person to easily read a person like a book, "Hm….I'll just call you 'Kaneki'. Is that alright? I know your first name is 'Ken' , but I think 'Kaneki' suits your appearance more."

My eyes averted from hers. I became super stiff. She read me already. Just from a couple of seconds that seemed like hours, "O-oh! Really? That's fine then. I always thought that 'Kaneki' suited me more too!" She smiled.

"Well then I'm glad." The look on her face caused me to look away and take out my notebook. I couldn't handle the emotions she was pouring into me at once. Class started and we began to take notes.

"That was an exciting first day. Thank you for showing me around the campus after class, Kaneki! I'll see you again tomorrow alright?" (Name) walked away waving at me. I waved back and sighed when she left.

As I was about to leave as well, I heard something familiar, "KAAAAANEEEEEEKIIIIIII!" Suddenly Hide came up and put his arm around my shoulder grabbing me, "Hey! How've you been? Never mind that, guess what?!"

He was smiling big and hyper as ever. I laughed, "Hide! It's been awhile! And what is it?" His full first name is 'Hideyoshi'. We've become so close already. We call each other without saying it formally. I've known him since I was a little kid.

"I set you up on a blind date man!" My heart sunk a bit.

"W-what? Why? With who?" A blind date?! I just met such a nice girl too….

Hide could tell I was shocked, "What's wrong dude? You should be happy! Remember when I asked what type of girls you liked? I found this girl that perfectly matched your description! She even reads the books from the author you like. I would've gone for her cause she's a babe, but since you're my pal, I'll let you have her." He was shining proud. From this, I wondered if he was talking about (Name). Hide did just come from the direction she left.

"Okay, I'll go! Where is this blind date at?" He fist pumped the air.

"Awesome! It's at Dotombori's on Saturday at 7:00 pm sharp! Don't be late!" Hide ran off and I stared at the ground with hope in my eyes. Dotombori's….Saturday at 7:00pm sharp…I walked home with a smile on my face.

….You shouldn't always get your hopes up….