Chapter XXI: Evidence
Haise naturally act whenever Furuta is near him. He tried to check if his partner can ingest a human food because he never saw him eating before. Nimura ate everything saying that katsudon is his favourite food along with green apples thus he stopped thinking that maybe his partner is a half ghoul like him or rather was artificially made.
"…" Haise remained focus whenever Nimura is near too. Why are you helping ghouls? Clowns no less. What are you up to? He wants to ask his partner those things.
"I heard that you asked the coffee manager to go on a date with you"
"You said that I should give it a try. What about you and your girlfriend?"
"We broke up" Nimura said.
"…"
"What?"
"Nothing but why don't you date a new girl?" Haise asked. I am sorry Furuta but the Chairman ordered everyone to capture you as soon as possible. This is the only way to keep you alive.
"Women are all the same. They'll break your heart when they are sure that you are head over heels for them"
"Touka-chan is different"
"If she broke up with you, let me court her so I can prove to you that every women are the same" He joked but Haise looked angry about it.
"Have you fucked Kanna-san?"
"?!" Furuta spits his coffee and he stared at Haise.
"We are both full grown men here"
"Why are you suddenly interested?"
"I saw her when you two were kissing before. I think she has a nice body"
"Well—" Souta looked reluctant. Did he fuck Itori? Never. Nimura might be a pervert at times but he has at least a taste. Itori is way too old and way too whiny for him to even get an erection.
"I'll take that as yes"
"How could I say no when she strips in front of me. Anyway, is Touka-chan good in bed?" He lied without feeling regretful at all.
"?!" This time it's Haise to spit his coffee.
"A virgin I see"
"…"
"I'll take that as yes" He said in a tone full of mockery
"Furuta-kun"
"I fucked my paternal half-sister when I was 16. It's sick but my family is practicing consanguinity. Also we are both irresponsible and curious brats that time. She did not love me though because I am just a warm body for her"
"I see" Somehow Haise saw it. It's brief but he saw the pain that came across Furuta's eyes. He might still love his half-sister but their feelings aren't mutual so he dated someone who is a ghoul but why? Haise wants to know what is running inside his friend's head. "Do you live alone?"
"I used to live with mom but she hates me so I moved out"
"I want to sleepover"
"My sperm donor will not appreciate me bringing friends to his house"
"I mean I want to see your current house"
"Oh? Why? Don't fall for me just because I resemble Touka-chan. I want women to fuck me not men" He laughed when Haise blushed. "Just kidding. Anyway, how about you sleep there tomorrow? It's our day off"
Haise informed Kishou that he'll go to Furuta's apartment and he'll sleep there. His mentor told him to be careful especially after he said that he's planning to search for evidences that will link Furuta to the Clowns. They need to clear his partner's name and to lessen the punishment for his crimes as much as they can. Even Saiko doesn't want Furuta to get killed because he chose to befriend wrong people. They knew he might be lonely so when someone offered him friendship he accepted it even though they are ghouls.
The next morning, Haise met up with Furuta at the train station. Nimura is still wearing his pajamas when he met with Haise. They drive home and much to the one-eyed centipede's expectation, Furuta's apartment is way too big for single person. There's nothing suspicious about his apartment. It's really clean and he knows that Furuta is a very organize person. He saw his room and he tried searching inside while Furuta went out to buy them coffee. He saw the picture on his nightstand. Arima and the rest of the garden graduates are all there. There was a cute purple haired girl too sitting beside the much younger Furuta. Nimura's mother somewhat resembled him and the girl on the picture. He wondered if Furuta has a full blood sister.
Haise leaned on the wall until a secret cabinet came into view. He searched inside and there he saw the things they need to arrest Furuta. Clown mask and several clothes. The familiar clothes came into view. He is that Clown— Haise could not believe it. Furuta is the leader of the clowns. He contacted Arima and sent him the photo of Furuta's clown mask.
He heard the door and he closed the cabinet after putting back everything. Haise sits on the sofa of the living room and he waited for Nimura. The man brewed coffee for them and he gave a cup of mug to Haise. He felt guilty for betraying his partner but if they want him to stay alive, they have to capture him. They have to ask him why he is helping them.