DISCLAIMER
The following is a fan-based
FICTION
Tokyo Ghoul, Tokyo Ghoul Root A and Tokyo Ghoul:re and other products related to the TG Series are all owned by Sui Ishida, Shin Towada and Shueisha.
F/SN, F/Z, F/KPI and other products related to the Fate Series are all owned by TYPE-MOON, Kinoko Nasu and Takashi Takeuchi.
Chapter 28: Hangout (1of2)
Shirou smiled as he left the two friends debating further the discovery of Kaneki's nature and he was ready to also bid a goodbye and return back home when his hand was grasped by a softer one.
"Shirou-kun, please."
He stopped, complying to the request and glanced back into Irimi, the woman's posture a little different from before, nervousness having taking almost over as she realised how warm the Emiya's hand was.
"Irimi-san?"
Silence reigned them for few moments then, as the brunette found the bravery to finally speak, the entrance bell rang. "Shirou-senseiii-i!"
Saiko's cheerful greeting was twisted in a furious rush towards the duo, the girl hugging the surprised young man.
The Yonebayashi's eyes gave a weird stare that only the waitress could see, shocking the Black Dobers' leader.
"Saiko-chan, don't harass Shirou-sensei!" If Urie had to identify whom of his close group of aquaintances was the densest, Shirazu was his immediate choice.
The brash blonde rushed to rescue his sensei from the clear, hot zone created by the two females the closest to the Emiya's position.
Tooru hoped for the two to actually not end into a fight, Kuki esteemed and prayed for it to be quick enough to not cause him any headaches.
"Sensei! We won our first Capture the Flag simulation, isn't that why we are here, Saiko-chan!"
The blue-haired girl blinked and nodded, her smile almost shining over them.
"Yes! Sensei, buy us food!"
"Why should I buy you food, Saiko-chan?"
She hummed and nodded to herself. "Because we have been awesome and because if you spoil us we will not turn into thugs without future."
In a comic scene, Saiko was now wearing a long trench coat and a weird hat. "Good grief.."
Shirou's eyes glanced the rest of the team and was surprised to see even the Urie interested in the free meal.
He sighed. "Fine.."
"Yatta!" Two hours later and a new training schedule approved, Squad Null was in its merry way to their respective homes, leaving once more Shirou, Irimi and-
"Shirou-kun! Our shift is over just now, want to hang out?" The Emiya blinked at Enji's proposal, but nodded, surprising the waitress with his acceptance.
Could it be?
Maybe there was a chance after all...
"I'm sorry, Caren. I cannot deliver you what you ask for."
Caren scowled at the phone, yellow eyes twisted in an annoyed stare.
"Ciel, I need this equipment. I don't know what is happening in Tokyo but I know it is something big and dangerous."
"And I understand your worries, Caren, but this is beyond my abilities as of now."
The nun blinked. In the years that she had trained to become an Executor, Ciel was one of the most important individuals of the Holy See.
Leading figure in the Armory section of the Church, she was quite influential and could calmly deflect any annoying order that went to obstacle her from helping agents in action.
For her to have her hands tied... was unthinkable.
"W-What do you mean?! You should be able to-"
"There have been reports of suspicious movements in Japan, Dead Apostle n°14 has been sighted in the capital."
Caren's eyes widened. What was Van-Fem doing in Tokyo?
One of the quietests among the twenty-seven Dead Apostles, he had been quite untoucheable for a long time, especially for his impressive influence over the human world.
That.. explained why a delivery would be impossible.
"He would take it as a threat and retaliate against the Church."
"Correct! Until he is there, any of the problems you think might happen will be delayed. As much as he would find amusing things happening during his visit, his self-preservation should hinder any thought of joining the chaotic party. If not that, then the economic backlash he would suffer."
Being a figure dependant on money, the Apostle wouldn't be quite happy to lose his sources of income for something that much dangerous.
That is without considering his undying love towards humanity.
He was such a weird vampire...
"And this is the Helter Skelter. This is unique bar is a nice place to hang out, especially because of Itori-cha-Gah!"
Irimi decided to deliver punishment as Enji revealed one of the reason she wouldn't have chosen that particular place.
Yet luck wasn't on her part as the owner of the pub, a woman with long, red hair, opened the door of the bar, noticing them as they approached.
"Enji-kun, Irimi-chan! You finally decided to come you lovely woman!" Then she noticed Shirou, eyes going wide open.
"Oh my..." Then she hugged him close to her. "God~ He is like a little otouto!"
The two Anteiku workers blinked at the scene, the woman relieved that the flirty owner had yet to show that kind of interest in Shirou but also irritated that her boobs were now pressing upon the red-faced Emiya.
"Please come inside! I bet Uta is going to be happy that the party is bigger than usual!"
The two exchanged a final glance, then they entered the place, finding the Helter Skelter as empty as they remembered at that late hour.
At the end of the rowd of stools close to the bartender's stand was the renowned Ghoul that made masks for his kind and was close friend with Yomo, Uta.
"Oh? Enji and Irimi, that is a surprise and.." He blinked, turning to his female friend. "Irimi, I didn't know you had a little brother."
She giggled at the mistake and shook her head. "No, Uta, he is human. But! I would love if this one was my Otouto, he is so cute!"
A growl softly snapped everyone from their focus, turning in the now blushing Irimi, having been unable to hold back the annoyed sound from her throat.
"Irimi-chan! I am so sorry~" Itori started to bow quickly, dragging Shirou in her silly act as the Emiya was still in her grasp.
"Anyway! How may I help you? Do you need some information or-" "We are chilling, just some fresh drinks, Itori-cha-" "That's great." She seemed to ignore Enji's attempt of flirting, deflating the man's hopes of getting some actions.
"I-I would actually like something that isn't alcohol. My boss wouldn't be keen to see me with a hangover at work."
Shirou blinked as Irimi and Enji gave him a warning glance as the fellow red-haired individual looked curious.
"Bah, your boss sounds like a partypooper. Also, what is your name, cutie?"
"Ehr.." He panicked in that moment, thinking about that 'information giving' part and deducing this woman was a broker, yet he blurted his name. "Shirou. Emiya Shirou."
Wide-eyed Uta stood up and approached the human, a intrigued look in his face.
"You fought the Owl and lived." That... was unexpected. Was that truly a big deal?
Sure, the One-Eyed Owl was ranked as a triple S target, but there was sure some flaw with the ranking system.
Yet Itori seemed to completely vibrate at the fact that her 'Otouto' was a powerful member of the CCG. "My Otouto is so cool~" She glomped the poor Emiya in her kind but way too personal embrace, irking Irimi even further. "That also mean that it isn't as false as Aogiri is trying to make it appear. What a bunch of losers~" The gorgeous woman giggled at the expenses of the embarassed Magus.
Enji sighed entertained as the scene continued.
Even through his chances of actions were zero, the opportunities to get amused that night were getting even higher than he had hoped.
After all, the night was still very young.
AN
I'm thinking of giving two more chapters to ARC 1 as to not rush everything all at once.
Next chapter the hangout will be completed and Shirou will gain a solid new member to his weird harem.
Review Q&A!
PervyPanda: I think Hide and Kaneki are best bromance too that is why I cannot see that well when they are paired up together. The whole romantic scenario removes their platonic, genuine bond that elevates beyond family and turn it into something too much bland and generic.
Kayen1024: It will be interesting but it will be mostly defined by Arc 2. We are reaching the end of Arc 1 quite soon.
