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Chapter 10: Date
You are getting quite worked up here, Takkun. I might feel offended that you are taking this date more seriously than 'ours'.
Mhhhh...
Are you even listening? Gah, fine! Ignore me, you jerk.
I admit I might have listened to Rize's attempt to cause a long, heated discussion but, because of the embarassing implications that could leave my mouth in that predicament, I decided to put on an internal faux-ignoring look and continued to study the shirt and pants I had selected for the date.
I sighed as I tried to suppress the memory of the costs of said clothes and prepared myself to go to Anteiku for my workshift.
I expected this few hours to pass without much issue, as usual, but..
"Kaneki! Takeo-kun is smiling, the end is nigh!"
My happiness deflated with world-record speed as Hide's loud mouth revealed the 'fan club' group entering the Café.
"H-Hide, maybe you should lower your to-" "Nonsense, Kaneki! This is a rare day as not only we got a new member BUT! Takeo-kun is smiling because something made him crack his mask! Rejoice!"
Resisting the urge to facepalm, I noted that Hide talked of a new member.
There were Kaneki, the blond teen, Yoriko was talking with Touka and...
"Hello!"
I cringed, trying to keep myself from screaming in fear as in front of me appeared a familiar white-haired boy.
The same white-haired boy from yesterday.
"H-Hello."
The young investigator from the CCG.
He pouted for a moment before returning to smile. "You didn't jump. Are you boring?"
I frowned as he stared at me down. "I fancy myself an individual difficult to scare so much."
Some familiar pressure formed around me as the boy's stare intensified, turning somehow creepier than before.
"Are you- sure?" I looked at him with a deadpanned look before nodding and he groaned.
"I am. But I do love joking once in a while?"
A smile cracked his previous composure, then he chuckled. "You are weird."
I smirked. "So are you."
You are the only one capable of socialising with creepy individuals, Takkun. Are you sure you are not touched?
Can it, Rize-chan!
The boy now grinned, quite pleased with the bantering. "Name's Juuzou Suzuya."
"Takeo Kawashi." He nodded and soon my attention was once more stolen by Hide.
"Dude, tell us what happened! Did you win the lottery? Did you-"
"I got a date." In that moment I felt dread being directed in my general direction and, with quick glances, I identified the origin in the one and only edgy girl.
I think you should ignore it.
Uhg?
She is trying to tell you something but she is not going to tell you verbally.
S-Should I try to ask her?
No. She has to be the one to take some ounce of bravery and tell you, by intervening yourself you might worsen the predicament.
..Understood..
It was a weird and confusing action but, as Rize said, maybe it was best to not interfere.
I wonder what she wanted to 'tell me' with that.
"Again?!" The blond stared at Kaneki. "Dude, you need to up your game."
The brunette blushed in embarassment. "I-I will date who I decide to date."
I nodded. "He's right, Hide." I stated. "Don't push him too much."
A grateful smile from the shy teen and a pout from his energic counterpart later and the club was already out of the shop, returning the normalcy back to the Anteiku.
The Yongling Restaurant was a renowned place for fancy dates that had been opened quite recently by some rich individuals that had come from China.
I will be honest and say that I was the most nervous I have ever been.
Tiny sweatdrops rolled from my forehead as I waited not-so-calmly for my date to arrive.
I stared at my watch.
17:30
I sighed and started to glance at the different guests that were enjoying the dinner.
I have never tried Chinese cousine but if the smell was something to go with, I was sure that I could at least eat it without complains.
Before leaving home, I had decided to take an improved drink that made my stomach capable of digesting normal food for five hours as to avoid some unpleasant accidents during the night.
I stared once more at the watch in my wrist.
17:32
While I understand your panic, Takkun, you are overreacting is not as if-
17:35
-you are.. can you stop-
17:36
-WATCHING THAT WATCH!
O-O-Okay...
...
...
...
17:39
BE QUIET!
I almost jumped at the snap but managed to preserve my coolness externally.
God decided to answer Rize's prayers for an end to my demented panic and two hands covered my eyes from behind, a familiar giggle bringing a smile to my face.
"Who am I?~"
I decided to joke about it.
"Mhhh...is said person quite beautiful?"
She froze for a moment, tensing her hands. "I-I don't know?"
My smile turned into a grin as I continued to lightly tease her.
"Really? I think that behind me there is a beautiful green-haired, grey-eyed woman."
She poked my shoulder lightly. "Meanie."
I smiled and as she moved to her seat. "Lovely gi-" My eyes widened as I caught sight of the beautiful red one-piece dress that she was wearing and also of her beautiful hair being not restrained in that painfully-looking bun.
As my jaw fell on the table Sen giggled, her face still red at the previous embarassing compliments.
"Flatterer."
I recomposed my calm as I smile shyly. "Lovely woman."
Another giggle was rewarded to my ears and I felt my soul moved.
The waiter came and took our orders and we started to talk about random topics.
"Have you gotten any rest from your works?"
She nodded, a tired smile adorning her gorgeous face. "It's a tight shedule but I manage to find some free time. What about you? If I remember correctly you are still studying at University."
I nodded. "Difficult a bit but I manage to balance both study and work and get some hours of rest and random hobbies."
She seemed intrigued by my words. "You work too? I thought you were mostly a serious student, Takeo-kun."
I understood her reasoning but I shook my head. "While I take great concern about my studies, I still need some money to pay the rent, especially since my twin cousins got to stay at my flat."
She smiled but I couldn't decipher what she was thinking.
Now that I noticed, Sen-chan was very good at masking her emotions by overlapping fake ones.
"Also, Sen-chan.." I started shyly. "W-Wh-" "Food is here..."
We both deflated as the dinner was served by two waiters and I decided to deflect the discussion elsewhere.
To ask a girl at the first date why is she hiding so much from the world? What was I thinking.
You are dumb, Baka-kun.
The date continued for few hours of pleasant talking, the two of us noticed that it was getting late.
"I still think I should accompany you back home."
"And I insist I don't need it, Takeo-kun." She pouted as we left the restaurant, the cold breeze gazing our body. "Yet I loved this date, Takeo-kun. Maybe we should.. do something similar in the future." She handed me a small paper with a phone number and I smiled.
"That is gr-" Two lips pressed on my cheek and I felt my own face heat up in surprise and as she relented the intimate moment I finished. "Grand!"
You are so easy to tease~
She giggled as she walked away. "You are funny, Takeo-kun. Never change."
I sighed longingly before turning around and starting to pace back home. I felt tired but accomplished for the first time in a while.
As Takeo went to his bed to sleep, he missed a figure entering his room from the only window there.
"This is Takeo-kun's house? It's... homey."
The hooded figure walked softly towards the sleepy young man, gauging his sleeping form.
"What a handsome smile.." Some of the bandages covering her face fell off, revealing her smile.
She lowered her head to his and gave him a kiss on his forehead.
"I promise you that I will cheerish you. Always."
Eto finally noticed that he was starting to wake up and, with quick and silent steps, she was already out of the window and into Tokyo's night.
"W-What was-"
Nothing, Takkun. Go back to sleep.
Tired and sleepy, he accepted the request and returned back in that pleasant dream where he was speaking sweet things with a familiar beautiful green-haired girl.
NEWS! After the first few days spent in jail, the trial that see Dr. Akihiro Kanou accused of experimentations on humans has been posted for the next week. While Kanou's attorney has refused to add details on the matter, several investigators have been called to inspect this secret laboratory under the Yasuhisa Mansion, showing major proof after the several anonymous calls describing terrible experimentations to turn humans in Ghouls. If said proof truly exist then the once esteemed Kanou will be given the highest punishment in our set of laws. Some activists are calling for the Death Warrant for the doctor if the verdict will see him guilty. That's is all for today!
AN
After a single lecture of French Studies, I think any attempt for me to even appear neutral to the language has completely vanished.
It's not that I hate France or its people, it's just that after three years in my early puberty spent mostly studying by the books (since the teacher took an unexplained two-years-long leave) and this teacher that is one of those that deem the use of terms like 'jihad', 'extremist' or 'radical muslim' as propaganda, I feel like this subject has become the worst ever.
I apologise to any readers/reviewers from french-speaking nations as I didn't mean to offend any of you, it's just that I have bad memories about this particular part of my life.
ANY-WAY~ 1st date between Takkun and Sen (Eto), I know it seems lacking in some part but.. it's their first date. Give 'em time and Eto will start to truly 'stalker' Takkun around.
Review Q&A!
KRKing: Eto is Best Gril! But no, Touka is going to be an edgier, tsundere-like version of Sakura as Mash is way more 'braver' in expanding her relationship with her senpai.
