Chapter 135: Love Me Like You Do (Kaneki, Touka, Mutsuki, Urie, Ui, Yoriko)
October 28th, 2011, 8:10 PM
Ward 20, Undisclosed Alley
"I CAN'T FUCKING EAT HUMAN FLESH!" Kaneki screamed, angrily, as he looked at Touka, while he sat against a wall. Kaneki is wearing a blue sweater, black pants, and gray/yellow Skechers. Touka is wearing a blue sweater, black jean shorts, purple leggings, and blue Converse.
"DON'T CONFUSE ME WITH FREAKS LIKE YOU!" Kaneki screamed, angrily, as Touka then grabs Kaneki's chin with her left hand, before tossing him over to her left. The impact is so strong, that it leaves a tiny crater from where Kaneki's face was on the concrete.
"Aggggghhhh…." Kaneki said, weakly, as Touka proceeded to hit him numerous times with her right fist.
"Who the fuck do you think you're talking to?" Touka said, menacingly, as Kaneki got up to his knees, before being punched in the face again by Touka. Touka then places her right foot near Kaneki's head.
"You're neither. There's no place for an idiot like you who can't decide between being one or the other, dipshit." Touka said, annoyed, as tears welled up in Kaneki's eyes.
"If you want to be a fucking human that badly, I suggest you starve yourself and see how long you can last." Touka said, disgruntled, before taking her foot off near Kaneki's face.
"I'll give you this, a Ghoul's hunger is pure hell." Touka said, as she walked away from Kaneki.
Not human…? She has a point. But a person who can't survive without eating other people…it's not normal. Is there a place for someone like me who's neither one? If so…am I going to have to spend the rest of my life without relying on anyone from either world? Kaneki thought, somberly.
03/03/16, 8:18 PM
Ward 12, Undisclosed Building, 3rd Floor
Number of Days Sober: 73
Number of People I've Made Amends With: 15
"I have died every day waiting for you…" The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge blared, as Christina Perri's 'A Thousand Years' plays from Spotify.
Touka is on top of Kaneki, kissing him, as she places her hands on Kaneki's cheeks, as the rain poured outside.
"Darling, don't be afraid…" The phone blared, as Kaneki thrusts his pelvis against hers before sitting up. They're both panting heavily, as Kaneki resumes kissing Touka.
"Kaneki..." Touka said, as Kaneki passionately kissed Touka. Touka allows Kaneki's tongue inside her mouth, as his tongue moves around, licking her gums, teeth, and tongue.
"I will not let anything take away…" The phone blared, as Kaneki then proceeds to get up, as he pulls out some blue bedsheets.
"Little help?" Kaneki said, as Touka grabbed the sheets and spread them out onto the floor.
"One step closer…" The phone blared, as Touka then gently lies down, with Kaneki following suit. Kaneki gulps nervously, as he looks at Touka's chest. Touka's cheeks are flushed crimson, as she speaks.
"It's okay." Touka said, quietly, as Kaneki looked at her, surprised.
"I have loved you for a thousand years." The phone blared.
"All right." Kaneki said, as he reaches out with both hands, while his mind raced like crazy.
"I'll love you for a thousand more…" The phone blared, as Touka gulps, as Kaneki slowly places his right hand on Touka's left breast. He strokes it, before pulling his hand back.
"Uh…wow…" Kaneki said, embarrassed, as he then placed both hands on Touka's breasts and gently squeezed them.
"It's…so…soft…like…sand…" Kaneki said, as Touka had an uncomfortable look on her face.
"Time has brought your heart to me…" The phone blared.
"Hey, Kaneki." Touka said, as Kaneki looked at her.
"Yes, Touka?" Kaneki said, wondering.
"Your face is creeping me out. Take some clothes off, to lower the level of awkwardness." Touka said, embarrassed.
"Oh. Sorry." Kaneki said, as he then took off his black sweater to reveal his sculpted 6-pack, along with his scaly red arms.
"One step closer…" The phone blared.
"Whoa." Touka said, in shock of seeing Kaneki's arms.
"Sorry about the state that my arms are in. They're taking a lot longer these days." Kaneki said, awkwardly, as Touka collects herself for a few seconds before proceeding to remove her purple coat and unbuttoning her white flannel shirt. She struggles a bit with unbuttoning her shirt, as Kaneki looked on.
"And all along I believed I would find you…" The phone blared.
"Uh…do you need help?" Kaneki said, wondering, as Touka fidgeted around with her shirt.
"No. I got it." Touka said, as she undoes the final button before removing her shirt to reveal a blue Victoria's Secret bra. Touka's Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge then goes to John Mayer's 'Say'.
"Take all of your wasted honor…" The phone blared.
"Okay. I got it." Touka said, relieved, as Kaneki got a look at her natural C-cup breasts that were protected by her bra.
"Every little past frustration…" The phone blared.
"Wow." Kaneki said, in awe. He then proceeds to cup Touka's breasts with his hands.
"Say what you need to say (x3)…" The phone blared, as Kaneki gently squeezed Touka's breasts.
"This is so…" Kaneki said, awkwardly. Kaneki's cheeks are flushed pink as Touka then proceeds to plant kisses on his chest. Kaneki looks on, flustered, as Touka proceeds to go down, planting more soft kisses along the way.
"Fighting with the shadows in your head. Living out the same old moment…" The phone blared, as Kaneki lets out a soft gasp, as Touka looked into his eyes.
"Does it tickle?" Touka said, curious, as Kaneki rubbed his chin with his left hand.
"No…I guess not…I don't know…" Kaneki said, confused.
"Say what you need to say (x5)…" The phone blared, as Touka collected herself.
"Lie down." Touka said, as Kaneki complied, while Touka planted more kisses on his chest before looking at his 6-pack.
11/06/11, 7:04 AM
Ward 20, Anteiku
Kaneki is wearing a blue sweater, black pants, black leather belt, white eyepatch, and grey/yellow Skechers. He's sitting at the entrance of Anteiku, waiting for Touka to show up. He looks at his iPhone 4 and pulls up the Messages app.
"Meet me in front of Anteiku now." Touka texted.
Where is she? It's been 45 minutes! Kaneki said, annoyed, as he hears footsteps approaching.
"Hey." Touka said, as Kaneki looked at her. Touka is wearing a green jacket over a blue/purple striped t-shirt, blue pants, and blue Converse. She also has blue nail polish on her fingernails. Kaneki chuckles awkwardly, before speaking.
"You're la—" Kaneki said, before Touka approaches the door and unlocks it with a silver key. Touka opens the door.
"Get in, dumbass." Touka said, as Kaneki had a deadpan look on his face.
"Sure…" Kaneki said, sarcastically, as they got inside.
This is the first time I've been in Anteiku before it's open, Kaneki thought, as they walk downstairs to the basement. Touka opens the door, as they walk inside. There, Kaneki looks to see a black hatch door smack dab in the middle of the room.
"A basement beneath a basement?" Kaneki said, puzzled, as Touka opened the hatch.
"Come on." Touka said, as she climbed down the ladder, with Kaneki following suit.
11/06/11, 7:09 AM
Ward 20, Anteiku, Basement Level 2
"What is this place?" Kaneki said, wondering, as they find themselves at an abandoned passage.
"Underground passage. Made back in the 1970s by the Ghouls of this district to escape persecution." Touka said, as Kaneki walked around.
"Try to stay here. You go any farther alone and find yourself lost forever." Touka said, calmly, as Kaneki eyerolled.
"Sure. Why are we here again?" Kaneki said, wondering, as Touka turned to look at him.
"I'm gonna teach you how to use your Kagune." Touka said, as she took off her coat and tossed it aside, while Kaneki gulped.
"Well…not exactly. It's more show than tell. So, you might want to brace yourself." Touka said, as she turned her head to look at Kaneki.
"Say that again?" Kaneki said, as Touka ran towards him. Kaneki's left eye widens in shock, as he doesn't have time to react to Touka kneeing him in the stomach with her right knee. Kaneki collapses on his left knee, while letting out a loud gasp, before spitting out drool.
"Urgh…" Kaneki said, as Touka then proceeds to ready her right foot.
"Wait, hold up—" Kaneki said, as Touka delivers a fierce kick towards Kaneki, sending him flying back 30 feet before he hits a railway. He then slumps to the floor, as Touka sprints towards him. She rolls Kaneki up, and then takes the eyepatch off him. Kaneki looks on, in shock, as Touka twirled the eyepatch around.
"Still not feeling endangered?" Touka said, as she then proceeds to lift Kaneki's right index finger with her right foot. Sweat trickles down Kaneki's face, as he spoke.
"Uh...T-T-Touka?" Kaneki said, worried.
"I'm breaking it." Touka said, coldly, as she proceeds to bend the finger backwards using her right foot. An enormous sharp pain enters Kaneki's body, as he screams loudly.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!" Kaneki screamed, as Kaneki placed his left hand over his right hand while Touka sighed.
"It'll heal tomorrow, you big baby." Touka said, dryly, as she then proceeds to activate her Kakugan.
"This however, won't." Touka said, calmly.
"You'll most likely die from this. It is what it is." Touka said, sarcastically, as she summoned her vermillion Ukaku wing, while tears welled up in Kaneki's eyes.
FUCK! She doesn't give a shit if I die! Kaneki said, horrified, as Touka spoke.
"I'll make sure you're taken care of." Touka said, as she swiped at Kaneki with her wing. Suddenly, Kaneki then activates his left Kakugan and summons up two red Rinkaku tentacles to block Touka's Ukaku wing. Sparks fly between both users' Kagune, as Kaneki grits his teeth in fear, while Touka looked on, calmly.
"There you go…to be honest…" Touka said, as she then deactivates her Kakugan and disintegrates her Ukaku wing.
"That Kagune you showed off when you saved Hide the other day was a lot stronger. Let's head back up." Touka said, calmly.
11/06/11, 8:09 AM
Ward 20, Anteiku
Kaneki and Touka are back at the pantry.
"The shape's a little different, but you're a Rinkaku, all right. They're sturdy and they heal up quick. They're the most superior of the 4 groups in terms of toughness. With Rize's immeasurable strength…if you can figure how to pull your Kagune out at will…" Touka said, as she then walks towards Kaneki and lifts his sweater, blue t-shirt, and sleeveless white shirt. Touka has an annoyed look on her face.
"Baka! You gonna fight like that?!" Touka said, as Kaneki had a displeased look on his face.
"Put on a 6-pack, you scrawny prawn!" Touka said, sternly.
"All right, all right…" Kaneki said, embarrassed.
03/03/16, 8:26 PM
Ward 12, Undisclosed Building, 3rd Floor
"You better know that in the end…" The phone blared.
Am I about to…With Touka? Kaneki thought, as Touka placed her right hand on Kaneki's 6-pack and stroke it.
"Ahh…You used to be so scrawny back then…" Touka said, as she bit her bottom lip, as Kaneki then sat up to kiss Touka's lips.
"Even if your hands are shaking…" The phone blared, as Kaneki and Touka moan into each other's mouths, as they exchanged saliva with one another.
10/30/11, 10:05 AM
Ward 20, Anteiku
"Touka…" Kaneki said, calmly, as Touka looked at him, who's holding a tea kettle. Kaneki is wearing a black vest over a white work shirt, black tie, black pants, white eyepatch, black leather belt, and gray Skechers. Touka is wearing a black vest over a white work shirt, black skirt (knee length), blue leggings, and blue Converse.
"I'm having some difficulties with pouring the coffee. Mr. Yoshimura said that you could teach me how." Kaneki said, calmly, as Touka sighed.
"Fine. Come on. Hand me the kettle." Touka said, as Kaneki complied.
"Now, go like this…" Touka said, as she poured the hot water over the paper filter that contained the grinded coffee.
"…And give it some time to brew." Touka said, as they see the cup spill over the contents.
"Is that normal?" Kaneki said, wondering.
"You'll get more flavor as result of that, if you're wondering." Touka said, calmly, as Kaneki had a fascinated look on his face.
10/30/11, 10:30 AM
Ward 20, Anteiku
"Kaneki, not like that. You mustn't let it spill over." Yoshimura said, as Kaneki had a flustered look on his face. Yoshimura is wearing a black vest over a white work shirt, black tie, black pants, black leather belt, and black leather shoes.
"But…" Kaneki said, as he looked at Touka, who turned her head to avoid looking at him, as she smiled.
"Didn't Touka teach you?" Yoshimura said, wondering, as Kaneki chuckled.
"My mistake. She did. I just haven't quite picked up on her methods yet. Heh. Heh. I promise I'll practice more." Kaneki said.
"Please do." Yoshimura said, as Touka looked on, annoyed.
03/03/16, 8:28 PM
Ward 12, Undisclosed Building, 3rd Floor
"If you're not the one then why does my soul feel glad today?" The phone blared, as Daniel Bedingfield's 'If You're Not the One' plays. Kaneki and Touka are rolling around in the sheets, as they lay sideways. Kaneki has removed his black Puma sneakers and white socks. His jeans are at his ankles. Touka has removed her knee length black skirt, blue Converse, and purple socks.
"If you are not mine, then why does your heart return my call?" The phone blared, as Kaneki then places his right hand on Touka's bra and attempts to unhook it. He struggles heavily with it, as he has a confused look on his face.
"I never know what the future brings." The phone blared, Touka then gets up, as Kaneki looks on. Touka lets out a small gulp as she unhooks her bra.
"But I know you're here with me now…" The phone blared, as Touka then gently drops her bra on the floor. Kaneki looks at Touka's naked and natural C-cup breasts. He nervously gulps upon seeing Touka's bright pink nipples, as she then proceeds to remove her leggings.
"I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand…" The phone blared, as Kaneki gets closer to Touka as he spoke.
"You look very beautiful." Kaneki said, shyly, as Touka nervously looked at him.
"Huh?" Touka said, confused.
"If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?" The phone blared.
"I said, you look very beautiful." Kaneki said, calmly, as Touka then proceeds to kiss Kaneki's lips, before they fall back onto the sheets. Kaneki proceeds to thrust his pelvis against Touka's twice, as Touka moaned sensually.
"If you're not for me then why do I dream of you as my wife?" The phone blared, as Kaneki cups Touka's left cheek with his right hand. A warm smile emerges from her face, as she places her left hand on his right hand.
"Hey. Kaneki." Touka said, as Kaneki looked at her.
"And I hope you are the one I share my life with…" The phone blared, as Touka wrapped her arms around Kaneki's neck. She then pulls him in for a passionate kiss before speaking.
"You don't have to be gentle. I can take it…" Touka said, as a small smile emerged from her face.
"I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand…" The phone blared, as she gently removed her panties. Kaneki's heart beats rapidly as he stares at Touka's shaved vagina.
06/03/12, 1:04 PM
Ward 20, Ishimura Library
"Touka, what school are you applying to?" Yoriko said, wondering as Touka looked at her. Touka is wearing a buttoned up white flannel shirt, black skirt (knee length). and black leather shoes. Yoriko is wearing a buttoned up white flannel shirt, black skirt (knee length), black leggings, and black leather shoes.
"Kamii." Touka said, awkwardly.
"That's a very difficult school to get into. Which department?" Yoriko said, wondering.
"Science." Touka said, calmly.
"You don't seem like a science person to me." Yoriko said, calmly, as Touka had an irked look on her face.
"Yoriko…please. I know somebody who goes there. Worst case, I'll have him steal the test for me." Touka said, as she smiled.
"That sounds wrong." Yoriko said, flustered, as she Touka checked her iPhone 4 for the time. 1:06 PM.
"Oh. I need to grab some coffee." Toukai said, as she went to the vending machines.
06/03/12, 1:09 PM
Ward 20, Outside Ishimura Library
Touka inserts 200 yen (around $1 USD) into the vending machine and selects Boss Coffee. The can is dispensed, as Touka grabs it. Touka then hears a familiar voice.
"Onee-chan!" Hinami said, happily, as Touka's eyes widen in surprise to see Hinami running towards her before finding herself being hugged by her. Hinami is wearing a red t-shirt, blue pants, and pink Skechers.
"Hina?" Touka said, surprised, as Hinami smiled, before they hear my voice.
"¿Qué tal (How's it going)?" I said, calmly, as they looked at me. I'm wearing a Fall Out Boy t-shirt, black jeans, black leather belt, and black Converse.
"Isaac…this is a surprise." Touka said, calmly, as she opened her can and drank it.
"How's studying?" Hinami said, wondering, as Touka had a cringed look on her face.
"I see that your hair's been trimmed, Hina." Touka said, noticing that Hinami's hair has been shortened 2 inches.
"Onii-chan cut it." Hinami said, as a small smile emerged from Touka's face.
"Looks cute. Uh…did you guys come alone?" Touka said, curious.
"She came with Kaneki. Dropped her off with me. Some reconnaissance at a hospital." I said, as Touka had a somber look on her face.
"Is she doing okay with…" Touka said, as Hinami spoke.
"I'm doing fine, Touka. Everybody's nice there." Hinami said, calmly, as Touka and I raised an eyebrow.
"Even Tsukiyama?" Touka and I said, simultaneously.
"Yes. But I miss you, Touka." Hinami said, calmly, as Touka sighed.
"Did you want to see Kaneki?" Hinami said, curious, as Touka's eyes widen in surprise.
"Uh…" Touka said, as we then hear footsteps approaching.
"Touka!" Yoriko said, as the three of us looked at Yoriko. She's out of breath and holding something in her right hand.
"Yoriko?" Touka said, as Yoriko spoke.
"H-h-he gave me this to you. Eyepatch guy…" Yoriko said, as Touka's eyes widen in shock. Yoriko then gives Touka the item that was given to her by Kaneki, a bunny keychain.
"Kaneki…" Touak said, quietly, as she then proceeds to run outside.
"Touka!" Yoriko said, alarmed.
"I'll be right back!" Touka said, as she exited the library, and ran outside. She runs for 500 feet before finally stopping to collect herself. She is huffing and puffing, as she realizes that Kaneki is nowhere to be found. Touka has an upset look on her face.
"Asshole…" Touka said, saddened.
06/03/12, 1:17 PM
Ward 20, Ishimura Library
My Samsung Galaxy S goes off. I pull it out of my left front pocket and look at it. One new text message.
"Tell Touka I'm sorry. I want her as far away from the world of Ghouls as possible. I don't need her killing any more investigators." Kaneki texted, as I sighed.
"Was that Onii-chan?" Hinami said, wondering.
"Yep." I said, as I put my phone away.
03/03/16, 8:32 PM
Ward 12, Undisclosed Building, 3rd Floor
Kaneki then proceeds to remove his boxers, as Touka stares at Kaneki's erected shaft. Her cheeks are flushed pink as Ellie Goulding's 'Love Me Like You Do' plays on the phone.
"You're the light, you're the night…" The phone blared, as Kaneki looks at Touka.
"Do I have your permission?" Kaneki said, as Touka smiled.
"I told you already. I'm okay with it." Touka said, calmly.
"You're the only thing I wanna touch…" The phone blared, as Touka placed her arms over her breasts, while Kaneki proceeds to line up his shaft at Touka's entrance.
"Never knew that it could mean so much…" The phone blared, as Kaneki then proceeds to insert his shaft inside Touka's vagina. A sharp pain enters through Touka's body, as Kaneki looks on with worry.
"Shit! I'm sorry." Kaneki said, alarmed, as Touka gritted her teeth.
"It's okay. It's okay…Ah…Ah...Ahhh…" Touka said, as she collects herself while her cheeks turn red.
"Follow me through the dark. Let me take you…" The phone blared, as Touka wrapped her legs around Kaneki's waist, while placing her left hand on Kaneki's right arm as Kaneki proceeds to thrust his pelvis against Touka's pelvis 5 times.
"Should I stop…? Ahh…ahh…ahh…" Kaneki said, wondering.
"So love me like you do, lo-lo-love me like you do." The phone blared, as Touka spoke.
"Keep going. Uh…Uh…Ahh…Ahh…Uh…" Touka said, calmly, as Kaneki grabbed Touka's left leg for support.
"Touch me like you do, ta-ta-touch me like you do…" The phone blared, as Kaneki and Touka proceed to thrust their pelvises against one another. Touka wraps her arms around Kaneki upper waist, as tears begin to stream down their faces.
"Every inch of your skin is a Holy Grail I've got to find…" The phone blared, as a warm smile emerged from Touka's face.
"Kaneki…why are you crying?" Touka said, curious, as Kaneki stopped thrusting.
"Only you can set my heart on fire…" The phone blared, as Kaneki looked deep into Touka's eyes.
"Huh? I don't know…" Kaneki said, saddened, as he cups Touka's face with his hands.
"What are you waiting for?" The phone blared, as Kaneki then lifts Touka into his lap, and proceeds to kiss her lips.
"Love me like you do, la-la-love me like you do (like you do)." The phone blared, as Touka wrapped her arms around Kaneki's neck.
"Love me like you do, la-la-love me like you do (whoa)." The phone blared, as Touka and Kaneki's panting grows loudly.
"Touch me like you do, ta-ta-touch me like you do (ah)." The phone blared, as Touka tightly digs her fingernails onto Kaneki's back.
"What are you waiting for….?" The phone blared, as Kaneki looked at her, before they grit their teeth, as Kaneki's semen bursts out of his shaft, while Touka's juices flow out of her body. A small smile emerges from Kaneki's face, as they fall back onto the sheets, before falling to sleep.
03/04/16, 8:04 AM
Ward 12, Undisclosed Building, 3rd Floor
Number of Days Sober: 74
Number of People I've Made Amends With: 15
Touka has on her purple coat, as Kaneki rests his head on her lap. A warm smile emerges from her face.
03/08/16, 2:00 PM
Ward 1, 500 feet outside Undisclosed Church
Number of Days Sober: 78
Number of People I've Made Amends With: 15
I'm wearing a blue hoodie, black jeans, black leather belt, black Converse, and black rim glasses. Irimi is wearing a purple jacket over a white sweater, black pants, and black Vans. Kaneki is wearing a black sweater, black pants, black leather belt, and black Puma sneakers. Touka is wearing a green coat over a blue sweater, black pants, and red Skechers. We're standing outside Irimi's white 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer, as I look at the binoculars to see Takeomi and Yoriko's wedding.
03/08/16, 2:00 PM
Ward 1, Undisclosed Church
Takeomi is wearing a gray suit over a black vest, white flannel shirt, black tie, gray pants, black leather belt, and black Alfani leather shoes. Yoriko is wearing a white wedding dress and white heels. They walk down the stairs as they are greeted with pink petals and cheers from the crowd.
Tanakamaru is wearing a black suit over a white flannel shirt, red bow tie, black pants, black leather belt, and black leather shoes. Misato is wearing a blue dress, white pearl necklace, and black heels. Ayumu is wearing a yellow dress and yellow Converse. She has her blonde hair combed and wrapped in a bun. Saiko is wearing a pink jacket, pink skirt (knee length), and pink heels. She has her blue hair wrapped in a bun. Hsiao is wearing a red dress and red heels. She has her hair wrapped in two buns. Touma is wearing a light blue suit over a white flannel shirt, blue bow tie, light blue pants, and brown leather shoes. Kuramoto is wearing a black suit over a white flannel shirt, periwinkle tie, black pants, black leather belt, and black leather shoes.
Nakarai is wearing a black suit over a white flannel shirt, yellow tie, black pants, black leather belt, and black leather shoes. Tamaki is wearing a black suit over a white flannel shirt, light green tie, black pants, black leather belt, and black leather shoes. Juuzou is wearing a black suit over a white flannel shirt, white tie, black pants, black leather belt, and black leather shoes. He's holding a plate of red velvet cake in his hands. Hanbeh is wearing a gray suit over a white flannel shirt, light blue tie, gray pants, black leather belt, and black leather shoes. Mikage is wearing a black suit over a white flannel shirt, purple tie, black pants, black leather belt, and black leather shoes.
Takeomi hands Yoriko the bouquet of flowers, as she turns around and tosses it into the air. The bouquet is seen by everybody in the crowd, as the bouquet then finds itself in the hands of Misato. Misato has a very surprised look on her face, as everybody cheered for her. Misato's cheeks are flushed cherry red, as she chuckles.
Kuroiwa is wearing a black suit over a white flannel shirt, gray tie, black pants, black leather belt, and black leather shoes. Tears stream down his face, as he watches his son and his newlywed wife take in the scenery, as everyone clapped, whistled, and cheered.
Mutsuki is wearing a black suit over a white flannel shirt, biege tie, black pants, black leather belt, black leather belt, and black leather shoes. He has his Scotland Road (white) hair combed into a pixie cut. Urie is wearing a gray suit suit over a white flannel shirt, pink tie, gray pants, black leather belt, and black leather shoes.
Urie looks at Mutsuki, worried.
03/08/16, 3:00 PM
Ward 1, Undisclosed Church
"I didn't think you'd show up here. You've been a busy man." Mutsuki said, as he looked at Urie. Both are sitting on a bench next to a tree.
I wasn't planning on coming at all…but I heard you'd be here, Urie thought, as he slightly looked at Mutsuki.
"I figured why not?" Urie said, calmly.
"You're handling Chief Washu's duties, correct?" Mutsuki said, wondering, as Urie nodded his head yes. All Urie can think of is the wall on Mutsuki's room. The wall which had Touka and Yoriko's photos on it, stabbed by the 30/56 Scorpion blades.
"Kuroiwa looked very happy." Urie said, calmly.
"Yoriko was very beautiful. I wonder if we could've had that happiness as well." Mutsuki said, somberly.
"We still can…Yonebayashi, probably. Although her cooking skills are piss-poor." Urie said, as Mutsuki chuckled.
"Hahaha. I'm sure she'll make a great mom." Mutsuki said, calmly.
"Hey. Uh, Aura didn't show up. I thought his aunt asked him to come. You know, be more sociable." Urie said.
"He said that there's no joy with Sensei and Isaac still out there." Mutsuki said, as he got up from the bench.
"Which reminds me. I went to the café that Sensei used to frequent." Mutsuki said, calmly, as Urie looked at him, curious.
"He was there. With Isaac." Mutsuki said, calmly, as Urie's eyes widen in shock.
"Both?" Urie said, floored.
"I want to stop their reign of terror." Mutsuki said, calmly.
"Wait…what are you…" Urie said, confused.
"Sensei's alive, and he's chosen the side of the Ghouls, alongside Isaac. Who knows how much crimes Isaac has committed over the last 4 years." Mutsuki said, as Urie's eyes widen in alarm.
"So, it really is official. The CCG's response for Sasaki is apprehension or eradication. For Isaac, apprehension." Urie said, quietly.
"Isaac can burn for what he's done. But I want Sensei back at the house. With us." Mutsuki said, conflicted, as Urie gulped.
"You know that shit's not possible. At least for Sasaki." Urie said, alarmed.
"But I just want Sensei—" Mutsuki said, as Urie spoke.
"Think of the words you're spewing out of your mouth right now." Urie said, worried.
"I don't give a fuck." Mutsuki said, as Urie's eyes widen in alarm. Urie then gets up and places his left hand on Mutsuki's left shoulder.
"You should!" Urie said, sternly.
"I SAID I DON'T GIVE A FUCK!" Mutsuki shouted, angrily, as Urie looks taken aback by Mutsuki's response.
"I was called in by Chief Washu a week ago. He promoted me to SCI and asked me to train the Oggai." Mutsuki said, calmly, as Urie looked at him, surprised.
"You mean you'll be working on the most notable cases at the CCG?" Urie said, shocked.
"Yes." Mutsuki said, calmly.
"Why would you take an offer like that?" Urie said, puzzled.
"Why?" Mutsuki said, calmly, as he smiled.
"Because I love him. I really do love him. It's just in my blood. I don't care what happens to me. I'd do anything for him, no matter what." Mutsuki said, happily, as he walked away from Urie, who has an upset look on his face.
Mutsuki…Urie thought, saddened.
03/08/16, 5:08 PM
Ward 16, Undisclosed Location
Ui is wearing a black trench coat over a black sweater, black pants, and black Skechers. He's sitting on a bench, as he sees someone else walking towards him. The other person is wearing a blue sweater, blue baseball cap, white pants, and black Reebok's. The other person sits down on the bench that's next to Ui.
"Okahira." Ui said, quietly.
"SCI Ui. Talking to me isn't going to make you feel better." Okahira said, as Ui sighed.
"I saw some figures in the Oggai support team. With you being alive, it gives me hope that—" Ui said, as Okahira spoke.
"Are you doing this for Arima or for Hairu? Because my circumstances were due to Dr. Kano's. I'm grateful that he's dead." Okahira said, calmly, as Ui looked at him, insulted.
"How can you say that? She was—" Ui said, as Okahira spoke.
"Your girlfriend. A handful, but we had some great memories together. Look, I don't want to get your hopes up…but dead is dead." Okahira said, as he got up from the bench.
"Thanks for the advice." Ui said, somberly.
"I got to go. My meds are ready. If I don't take them soon, I'll die again." Okahira said, as he walked away.
Okahira's life. Now in chains, and held up by the Reaper, a God that I'll—Ui thought, as his Sony Xperia Z5 phone goes off in his front left pocket. He pulls it out and looks at the caller ID. Unknown. He answers it.
"Who is this?" Ui said, annoyed.
"Hey, Ui. It's me. Isaac." I said, calmly, as Ui's eyes widen in anger.
"Don't even bother tracing it. I'm calling on a burner." I said, calmly.
"Isaac. Is this a fucking joke?" Ui said, angrily.
"No. I see that you failed to understand Okahira's message." I said, as Ui looked angry.
"Where are you?!" Ui said, frustrated.
"Nowhere within your range." I said, calmly.
"You're definitely pissed about Dr. Kano's murder." I said, calmly.
03/02/16, 8:13 PM
Ward 4, Undisclosed CCG Lab
Number of Days Sober: 72
Number of People I've Made Amends With: 15
Ui is wearing a white trench coat over a black work shirt, black pants, black leather belt, and black Alfani leather shoes. He enters the lab to see that it is a complete wreck. Multiple scientists dead, decapitated, mangled, or severely burned beyond recognition. Ui then looks to see Dr. Kano's decapitated head, the one whose nose has been chewed off and which his left eye was poked out, along with a few missing teeth.
"No…" Ui said, in shock, before seeing the smashed jar that had Hairu's head inside. Her head was brutally destroyed.
"HAIRU!" Ui shouted, in shock, as he then hears footsteps from behind. He turns to see Furuta. Furuta is wearing a black suit over a white work shirt, black bow tie, black leather gloves, black pants, and black leather shoes.
"SCI Ui, I'm so sorry for what happened here. It was that pesky organization, Goat, that did this." Furuta said, somberly.
"When?! When did those freaks do this?!" Ui said, angrily.
"According to the reports, just last night. The Ghouls snuck in and killed everyone inside, along with destroying numerous Quinques that were in development." Furuta said, calmly.
"HS is dead! Somebody is pulling the strings in that group!" Ui said, angrily.
"I know who it is…" Furuta said, as a devious smile emerged from his face.
"Who?!" Ui said, in a demanding tone, as Furuta whispered into his left ear. Ui's eyes widen in shock, before looking at Furuta.
"Isaac?" Ui said, shocked.
"We found evidence that ties him to the Torso Killer, along with evidence that he obstructed the Aogiri raid on Ward 11, and Operation Dramma Giacoso at Zeum Hall." Furuta said, as he pulled out some photos that included Karao's black journal, the B79EVA-PRO, the Jambo B59G, the iPod Touch 6 device, the Rize Kamishiro file, and the photo of me, Eto, Emilia and Asami.
"And of course, evidence that Mr. Gutierrez was the man who gave the workers of the Tsukiyama family info about Hairu…" Furuta said, as Ui's eyes widen in anger.
"He got Hairu killed?" Ui said, enraged.
"100%." Furuta said, calmly.
Your move, Mr. Gutierrez…Furuta thought, excitedly.
03/08/16, 5:11 PM
Ward 16, Undisclosed Park
"I see that you've drank Assclown's fruit punch." I said, over the phone.
"No. I did not! He's opened my eyes to show me how much of a monster you are." Ui said, frustrated.
"Let's rewind the clock. I thought you said that Project Q was full blown unethical. And that you reserved all your resentment to Capitán and Project Q. Know this, Ui. Not only were you showing prejudice towards him and the group, but me as well." I said, calmly, as Ui had an insulted look on his face.
"This has NOTHING to do with race! This is about the fact that you have violated multiple charges against the CCG!" Ui said, countering.
"So, I guess I'm in the same ballpark as Kureo? Or Akira? Or Seidou? Or Amon? Or even Juuzou? Juuzou's got a rap sheet that'll make Kureo, hell, even Kijima blush." I said, calmly, as Ui tried to remain calm.
"You're worse than all of them!" Ui said, frustrated.
"Think back. 2 months after OGR. When it came time to decide whether Kijima would be posthumously promoted to SCI, the SCIs were split 5-5. You were the swing vote. And after seeing all the shit Kijima did to his subjects firsthand, you voted no. A month later, when it came time to decide whether A12C3 would be brought in, you were the swing vote again. This time you voted yes. I wonder how that happened?" I said, as Ui had a bitter look on his face.
"Oh, right. Hairu." I said, awkwardly.
"Now tell me, Ui. When was Dr. Kano murdered?" I said, wondering.
"03/02." Ui said, annoyed, as I clicked my tongue numerous times.
"Dumbass. He was killed on 02/09. I should know. I was there with T-Owl and Yasuhisa. A-Owl, too." I said, calmly.
"Don't bullshit—" Ui said, as he then receives a text message from his phone. He opens it up. Inside are two photos. The first is me taking a selfie with an unconscious Dr. Kano inside my black 2010 Dodge Charger. The second is Kurona and Takizawa playfully biting into Dr. Kano's head.
"Motherfucker." Ui said, flabbergasted.
"Get this through to that questionable haircut of yours." I said, annoyed.
"Questionable?!" Ui said, enraged.
"Even if Assclown and Dr. Kano had a way to bring Hairu back to life, would Hairu want it?" I said, as Ui's eyes widen in alarm.
"It seems to me that you're undecided. I'll let you think it over. I gotta go." I said, coldly.
"Don't you dare—" Ui said, as I hung up the phone.
03/08/16, 5:14 PM
Ward 16, 500 feet from Undisclosed Location
I snap the purple Motorola RAZR flip phone in half and toss it out the window, as Irimi drives the car that she, Kaneki, Touka, and I were in away.
03/08/16, 5:15 PM
Ward 16, Undisclosed Location
Isaac's wrong! Furuta told me that if I can capture either him or kill Sasaki, he'll tell me how to bring Hairu back! Ui thought, frantic, as he looked at his phone.
03/08/16, 5:15 PM
Ward 16, Undisclosed Location
"You know. Yoriko looked beautiful." Kaneki said, calmly.
"Thanks, guys. I'm worried whether that hand was fake or not…" Touka said, awkwardly.
"What's that?" Irimi said, wondering.
"Nothing." Touka said, changing the subject.
"I'm just grateful that I knew the address, because I got invited to the wedding. Eto and I." I said, as I sighed, as Touka pulled something out from her neck. She removes it and gives it to Kaneki, who looks surprised by what she gave him. A silver wedding ring. Inside the ring were two names engraved. They were…
"Arata…Hikari?" Kaneki said, puzzled, as Irimi signaled right.
"My parents. They were also the friends of Isaac's parents." Touka said, as Kaneki had a dumbfounded look on his face, while I turned to look at him.
"Her parents saved me when I was a kid. My mom paid them back by saving Ayato." I said, calmly.
"The necklace gave me strength, so I want you to have it, Kaneki." Touka said, as Kaneki put it around his neck.
"I'll be sure to think of you when I look at this." Kaneki said, as he smiled, while Touka looked out the window of her passenger seat.
11/25/11, 10:04 PM
Ward 20, Kiyomi High School
"Touka. Let's just forget about the zoo for a bit. Okay?" Yoriko said, somberly. Yoriko is wearing a buttoned up white flannel shirt, black skirt (knee length). and black leather shoes. Touka is wearing a buttoned up white flannel shirt, black skirt (knee length), black leggings, and black leather shoes.
"Why the sudden change?" Touka said, curious.
"I realized that I shouldn't have asked you without taking into account your after-school job." Yoriko said, calmly.
"I think it's better if we go to the zoo when you're free. Does that sound okay?" Yoriko said, worried, as they hear another voice.
"See, she doesn't even want to go with you." Mayuhara said, mockingly, as Touka and Yoriko turned to look at Mayuhara and her friends, Aoi and Honoka. Mayuhara is wearing a blue jacket over a white flannel shirt, small red knot tie, black skirt (knee length) and blue Skechers. Both Aoi and Honoka are wearing the exact same clothing as Mayuhara. Touka angrily glares at Mayuhara.
"Ooh, scary…" Mayuhara said, mockingly, as Aoi and Honoka giggled, while Touka gritted her teeth.
"Trying to upset Yoriko, you bitch?" Touka said, enraged.
"Of course not. I'm just stating the obvious." Mayuhara said, as Yoriko spoke.
"Touka, please. I said we'll go when you have the time. Okay?" Yoriko said, as Touka looked at her. Touka notices the saddened smile on Yoriko's face.
This shit has to stop, Touka thought, as the bell rang, and everyone got to their seats.
11/25/11, 3:04 PM
Ward 20, Kiyomi High School
Touka walks into the classroom where Mayuhara, Aoi, and Honoka were gossiping near the only window of the classroom. Mayuhara looks at Touka, as she sneered at her.
"Hey, Kirishima, where's your friend?" Mayuhara said, faking concern, as Aoi and Honoka watch Yamamoto and his soccer team play outside.
"What the fuck did you say to Yoriko this time?" Touka said, impatient, as a devious smile emerged from Mayuhara's face.
"I have no idea what you're talking about." Mayuhara said, playing dumb.
"Don't fuck with me." Touka said, menacingly, as Mayuhara looked at Aoi and Honoka.
"Nothing. All I said was that your friend didn't seem interested in going to the zoo. I could tell you weren't interested in going either, from that tone." Mayuhara said, as Aoi and Honoka nodded their heads in agreement.
"Ditto for the lunches that Yoriko makes for you. It's obvious that everyone knows that YOU don't want to be friends with her. Some advice? Change that fucking attitude and stop taking it out on—" Mayuhara said, as Touka then abruptly punches the window with her right fist. Glass falls to the ground. Mayuhara has a horrified look on her face, as Aoi and Honoka look on in shock upon seeing that Touka's fist was inches away from Mayuhara's left cheek. Mayuhara's reaction to this is by slumping to the ground, as she looked at Touka, who had an enraged look on her face, while blood dripped down her right fist.
"Care to finish that sentence, cunt?" Touka said, seething with rage, as Mayuhara frantically shook her head no.
"I thought so." Touka said, as she walked out of the room, while Aoi and Honoka lifted Mayuhara up.
11/25/11, 5:54 PM
Ward 20, Anteiku
"Hey, Touka. How was school?" Kaneki said, wondering, as Touka poured the coffee onto three mugs. Kaneki is wearing a black vest over a white work shirt, black tie, black pants, white eyepatch, black leather belt, and gray Skechers. Touka is wearing a black vest over a white work shirt, black skirt (knee length), blue leggings, and blue Converse.
"You haven't spoken to me since you got here. Is it about—" Kaneki said, as Touka angrily glared at Kaneki.
"Say anything about me and Yoriko and I will…" Touka said, angrily, before sighing upon seeing that she had clenched her fists.
"I'm sorry, I…" Touka said, as she walked into the kitchen to see Yoshimura standing in front of her. Yoshimura is wearing a buttoned up gray vest over a white work shirt, small red knot tie, black pants, black leather belt, and black leather shoes.
"Touka…is everything okay?" Yoshimura said, in a calm but worried manner.
Shit, Mr. Yoshimura's noticed it, Touka thought, as she spoke.
"I'm sorry. Things have been…" Touka said, upset.
"Take a 20-minute break." Yoshimura said, calmly, as Touka had an alarmed look on her face.
"I'm fine." Touka said, reassuring.
"You should." Kaneki said, as Touka turned to glare at him.
"Touka…" Yoshimura said, in a calm but stern manner.
"Fine…" Touka said, as she went upstairs.
11/25/11, 6:01 PM
Ward 20, Anteiku, 2nd Floor, Lounge
Touka is looking at herself in the mirror. She has a worn-out expression on her face.
"I look like shit." Touka said, somberly, as she sees the door open from the mirror. It's Kaneki, holding a mug of Americano coffee.
"Hey, made some Americano." Kaneki said, as he placed it on the table.
"Get back to work, dumbass." Touka said, annoyed.
"Yoshimura told me to take a break." Kaneki said, calmly, as he looked at the steamy cup of coffee, before prying into Touka's mind again.
"So, about you and Yoriko…wait, shit. I know you're more experienced in the world of Ghouls, and I'm grateful for the things you taught me. I was thinking maybe I can teach you some things about the world of humans." Kaneki said, as Touka ignored him.
"Just figured I'd help out some way." Kaneki said, calmly, as Touka had an annoyed look on her face.
"Can you please zip it?" Touka said, annoyed, before finally giving in moments later.
"Fine. But you better not laugh." Touka said, frustrated, as she told Kaneki the events that occurred at her and Yoriko's school.
11/25/11, 6:05 PM
Ward 20, Anteiku, 2nd Floor, Lounge
"That does sound like a lot to process." Kaneki said, calmly, but with a serious look on his face.
"Really?" Touka said, worried.
"Yes! It's obvious that Yoriko is upset right now. I wouldn't say that you guys had a fight, but a serious misunderstanding that can derail your friendship." Kaneki said, worried.
Is that why he's so desperate for us to make up? Touka said, annoyed.
"But honesty, Touka. How is everything between you two? The lunches, the zoo trip. Your honest opinion." Kaneki said, calmly.
Well, as much as I wanted to scream at Mayuhara for why I struggle with eating Yoriko's food and the zoo thing, Mayuhara was right about Yoriko asking me and that I agreed. But…Touka thought, as she spoke.
"No clue." Touka said, awkwardly.
"I see. I might be off, but I think that you always act decisively. Yoriko's presence in your life has made you feel quite lost over something very small." Kaneki said, calmly.
At least his opinion is at odds with Mayuhara's, Touka thought, as Kaneki spoke.
"Some advice. Make it up to Yoriko. Go to the zoo, because if you don't, you'll regret it down the road." Kaneki said, calmly, as Touka traced the rim of the cup with her left index finger.
For a hardass who screamed at me and called me a freak when we first met, he's come a long way in asking me for help, Touka thought, calmly.
"Is there anything you can do that will make Yoriko happy?" Kaneki said, wondering.
"Her?" Touka said, puzzled.
"Yoriko probably heard all sorts of stuff from the people at your school that's made her lose confidence. YOU, need to tell her how you feel." Kaneki said, calmly.
"How?" Touka said, wondering.
"A present? A letter that expresses how you truly feel about Yoriko?" Kaneki said, wondering.
"I'm not that kind of girl." Touka said, displeased.
"Just a thought." Kaneki said, as he looked up at the ceiling, while Touka drank her cup of coffee.
Something that would make Yoriko happy. But what? Touka thought, puzzled.
11/26/11, 12:04 PM
Ward 20, Ishimura Library
Touka is wearing a buttoned up white flannel shirt, black skirt (knee length), black leggings, and black leather shoes. She also has a black backpack on her back. Touka looks to see Yoriko sitting alone at a table. Yoriko is wearing a buttoned up white flannel shirt, black skirt (knee length). and black leather shoes.
I know for sure that the stunt I pulled on Mayuhara and her friends left them shitless, but Yoriko still isn't herself. I really did want to go to the zoo with Yoriko. Maybe not for the right reasons, but I still wanted to go. Touka thought, as she takes her backpack out to pull out the Ueno Zoo map.
I really should've insisted on going when she said the plan was delayed. I'm just not good at sorting out my…feelings, as Kaneki and that idiot upstairs say. I don't want to be an immature brat anymore, Touka thought, as she pictured Ayato in her mind.
I should've said something to him as well, Touka thought, somberly, as she finally looked up to see that Yoriko had left the table she was on.
"Fuck." Touka said, quietly.
I gotta fix this, but how? Uggh…why do people suck? They're bound by law, have desire for groups, and always convince themselves that they're right by lumping together those they hurt and drive away. But…they do care about others…fragile little idiots who show their love to those they find the most important. Just like…Isaac and Rize…Fuck…this thing between Ghouls and humans is really keeping me and Yoriko apart. Or am I the one that's doing it on purpose? Touka thought, as she finally remembers the Yoriko's containers full of fried chicken.
"Of course." Touka said, calmly, as she slapped her forehead with her left hand.
11/26/11, 1:02 PM
Ward 20, Anteiku
"Dumbass! I need your help!" Touka shouted, as she walked inside the café. Kaneki is wearing a black vest over a white work shirt, black tie, black pants, white eyepatch, black leather belt, and blue Reebok's.
"I have a name you know, Touka." Kaneki said, displeased.
"Help me after you finish your shift!" Touka said, sternly, as Kaneki rolled his eyes.
I'm guessing she finally figured out what she needed to do, Kaneki thought, as he saw Yoshimura enter from the kitchen. Yoshimura is wearing a buttoned up black vest over a white work shirt, small red knot tie, black pants, black leather belt, and black leather shoes.
"Mr. Yoshimura, is it all right that I leave work early?" Kaneki said, wondering.
"Well, since you're a hard worker…I'll allow it." Yoshimura said, as he smiled.
11/26/11, 4:32 PM
Ward 20, Undisclosed Supermarket
Touka and Kaneki are in the middle of the supermarket. Kaneki is wearing a purple sweater, blue pants, white eyepatch, and gray/yellow Skechers. Touka gulps nervously as she tries to bear the stench of human food all around her.
"So what…should I buy?" Touka said, nervously.
"Why do you…" Kaneki said, wondering.
"I JUST NEED…stuff to put in a lunch box." Touka said, awkwardly, as Kaneki smiled.
"All right. All right. Let's go to the magazine section. They'll have stuff on what to cook." Kaneki said, as they head for the magazine section.
11/26/11, 6:34 PM
Ward 20, Kirishima Residence
"Hey, guys, what's all this?" Hinami said, surprised, as she sees the numerous bags that Touka and Kaneki were carrying in their arms. Hinami is wearing a blue sweater, red pants, and white socks.
"I'm going out tomorrow morning. In advanced, I'm making packed lunches." Touka said, calmly.
"Uh, Touka. I think now would be the time to start making them. It's gonna be a while, so…" Kaneki said, as he rolled up his sleeves and pulled out the numerous cookbooks from the grocery bags.
"Can I help you guys?" Hinami said, as Kaneki opened one of the cooking books, while Touka placed a bag of groceries on the counter next to Hinami.
"Sure. Can you wash these for me?" Touka said, as Hinami the vegetables and turned on the faucet.
"All right. Let's start with fried chicken." Kaneki said, enthusiastic.
11/25/11, 9:48 PM
Ward 20, Kirishima Residence
"I think we did a pretty good job overall." Kaneki said, as he, Touka, and Hinami look at the counter to see sandwiches, asparagus spears wrapped in bacon, an omelet, battered tilapia, and fried chicken. Kaneki then grabs a piece of chicken and pops it into his mouth
"Kaneki!" Touka said, as Kaneki spat it out immediately.
"Yuck." Kaneki said, awkwardly.
"Onii-chan, you shouldn't be doing that." Hinami said, as Kaneki looked at them, while Hinami handed him some tissues to wipe his tongue.
"I couldn't help it. It looked so good. But it was…" Kaneki said, embarrassed.
"Yeah. The batter looked like mulch dragged across slide." Touka said, as Kaneki chuckled.
"And the chicken was like chewing on earthworms." Kaneki said, displeased.
11/25/11, 11:08 PM
Ward 20, Kirishima Residence
Hinami is rubbing her eyes to stay awake, as she, Touka, and Kaneki finish filling up the lunchboxes with their food. Kaneki looks at the food with a small hint of sadness, as Touka noticed.
It wasn't so long ago that he had a normal life as a human. Perhaps this was the kind of lunch he ate before it happened. I honestly don't who has it worse—someone who doesn't have a function or someone who did and lost it? Touka thought, somberly.
11/27/11, 12:43 AM
Ward 20, Kirishima Residence
Hinami is asleep on the couch, as Touka places the bedsheets over her.
"Sorry about that." Touka said, as she looked at Kaneki.
"It's okay. I read—" Kaneki said, as Touka spoke.
"Don't. I want YOUR opinion." Touka said, calmly, as Kaneki scratched his head.
"It's not much, but I remember a quote from the film Giant. Rock Hudson's character said something like 'the best part about quarreling is making up.'" Kaneki said, as Touka had a blank look on her face.
"From a book written by Edna Ferber." Kaneki said, clarifying.
"We're back at books again." Touka said, displeased, as she pinched Kaneki's left cheek.
"Ow." Kaneki said, softly.
"Hide and I used to fight over petty stuff. But we're still friends. Hey, I hope everything goes well for you guys tomorrow." Kaneki said, as Touka smiled, while Kaneki grabbed a few lunchboxes.
"They for Hide?" Touka said, curious.
"Yep." Kaneki said, calmly, as he opened the front door to walk out of Touka's house before Touka closed it.
"Thanks, Kaneki." Touka said, as she then walked to where Hinami was and carried her to bed.
I lost track of time making those lunches. Is this what Yoriko and other humans do every day when making 3 meals a day? I just hope that when I see Yoriko again, she'll understand how I feel with these boxes, Touka thought, hopeful.
11/27/11, 8:06 AM
Ward 20, Kosaka Residence
Touka is wearing a purple jacket over a blue sweater, black jeans, and black Converse. She's standing in front of Yoriko's house. She hesitantly rings the doorbell. The door opens, and it's Yoriko's mother. She's 5'4, has amber hair (neck length), and brown eyes. She's wearing a red sweater, blue pants, and white socks.
"Touka?" Yoriko's mother said, surprised, as Touka bowed her head.
"Is Yoriko in?" Touka said, wondering.
"Just a second." Yoriko's mother said, as she went into the kitchen. Moments later, Touka hears Yoriko's voice.
"Touka?!" Yoriko said, as she ran to where Touka was. Yoriko is wearing a yellow sweater, blue pants, and purple Champion's. Yoriko notices the lunch boxes that Touka had with her.
"Is that?" Yoriko said, wondering.
"Lunch." Touka said, as Yoriko looked at it. She grabs a box and opens it to look at the contents. Her eyes widen in surprise upon seeing the fried chicken and asparagus spears wrapped in bacon, as tears began to well up in her eyes.
"I was wondering if we can go to the zoo today." Touka said, awkwardly.
Shit, maybe I made things worse…Touka thought, worried, as Yoriko finally spoke.
"I'm sorry…for not standing up to Mayuhara sooner." Yoriko said, upset, as Touka looked at her in surprise, while Yoriko shed a few tears.
"Mayuhara kept saying how I was an annoyance to you. And I thought, with the zoo, maybe I was…" Yoriko said, worried, as she gripped the lunchbox.
"I thought what she said made me worried that you hated me…" Yoriko said, as Touka shooked her head no.
No. You're not, Touka thought, reassuring.
"You're always so collected, Touka. I'm not the ideal girl like you are…I'm always terrible at speaking my mind about others like you can, and my social cues aren't that great. I'm just—" Yoriko said, as Touka placed her left hand on her right shoulder.
Don't say that. I'm MORE flawed than you. And I'm an even bigger idiot than you, and that I'm blind to everyone else's pain, because I'm used to it. You're nothing like that, Yoriko. I feel more confident around you. You're the many things that I want to be, Touka thought, calmly, as she smiled.
"I couldn't believe that we'd be friends. I mean, I was suspicious, but you're so nice to me every day. I'm sorry, Touka. I really am." Yoriko said, as she wiped her tears away with her left hand.
Come on, say something, Touka! Touka thought, awkwardly, as Yoriko then grabbed Touka's left hand with her right hand.
"You can never hide your feelings, right?" Yoriko said, wondering, as she smiled.
I think the message got through loud and clear, Touka thought.
11/27/11, 12:07 PM
Ward 6, Ueno Zoo
"I didn't think you could cook like this, Touka. The chicken tastes so delicious. How did you even season this so well?" Yoriko said, as she bit into her fried chicken, while Touka looked on, happily.
I'm guessing that she's eating the box that Kaneki made, Touka thought, as she chuckled, before taking apart her chopsticks and grabbing a piece of chicken with it. She then holds it out towards Yoriko, who has a curious look on her face.
"Open up…" Touka said, calmly, as Yoriko shyly complied.
"Mmmm…so tender." Yoriko said, calmly, as she pressed her hands to her cheeks.
"Tell me, was the chicken your best creation in this lunch?" Yoriko said, wondering.
"I guess the chicken." Touka said, calmly.
"Figured you say that." Yoriko said, chuckling.
"Hey. I'm coming by to your place this week. I updated my meat and potato stew recipe. Figured you could taste test it." Yoriko said, calmly, as Touka looked at her. Inside her mind, Touka was nervous, but outside, she was happy.
For a moment, it feels like we've went past the divide between both worlds, Touka thought, as she smiled.
Chapter 135 complete.
Author's Notes:
This was an adaptation of Chapters 6, 19, 67, and 89 of TG OG, Chapters 125 and 126 of TG: re, the Rocket Bread Omake from TG: re Volume 12, Chapter 2 of TG: Days, Season 1, Episode 2, and Season 4, Episode 7 of the anime version.
Kaneki, Touka, Mutsuki, Ui, Yoriko, and Urie take center stage for Chapter 135.
Kaneki and Touka finally make love to one another, as they then witness Yoriko's wedding a couple days later (from a distance). I'm sorry if I didn't do Kaneki and Touka's love scene justice, as I was focused on building their characters through the numerous flashbacks they had together, from when Kaneki called Touka a freak, to when Kaneki left Touka a bunny keychain months later. I'll consider extending the love sequence by a few more paragraphs.
Yoriko also gets a flashback (even though she doesn't speak in the present day), as the conclusion to her and Touka's misunderstanding is explored.
Ui is now hellbent on capturing Isaac after Furuta gaslights him into thinking that Isaac killed Dr. Kano, the only person who could bring Hairu back to life.
And finally, Urie and Mutsuki have a talk with one another that leads to upsetting results. For Urie, at least.
Onward to Chapter 136. But first, post-credit scenes.
Post-Credit Scene #1:
11/27/11, 12:05 PM
Ward 20, Anteiku
I'm wearing a blue hoodie, black jeans, black leather belt, and black Converse. I'm sitting at one of the tables when I see Kaneki approaching me. Kaneki is wearing a black vest over a white work shirt, black tie, black pants, white eyepatch, black leather belt, and blue Reebok's. He has in his hands a lunch box.
"What is it?" I said, wondering.
"Lunch box. Touka, Hinami, and I made some last night. This is the box Touka made." Kaneki said, as he placed it next to my coffee mug.
"She didn't poison this, right?" I said, worried, as Kaneki chuckled while I opened the box. Fried chicken with bacon wrapped asparagus spears and white rice.
"No. She didn't." Kaneki said, as he hands me some chopsticks. I pull them apart and use them to grab a piece of fried chicken. I take a bite out of it. My eyes widen in delight upon tasting the chicken.
"That is delicious." I said, as we then hear the bell above the door ring. Two middle-aged men with white Quinque briefcases. The one on the left is wearing a black suit over a white work shirt, blue tie, black pants, and black leather shoes. The one on the right is wearing a blue suit over a black work shirt, red tie, blue pants, and brown leather shoes.
"Rank 1 Gutierrez?" The one on the right said, as I looked at them.
"FCI Yanagi? Rank 2 Tojo? What are you guys doing here? Aren't you guys supposed to take care of Ward 8?" I said, as Kaneki remained calm.
Shit, Doves! Kaneki thought, alarmed.
"We got reassigned to Ward 20 after that occult thing and your mentor being killed by the Rabbit." Yanagi said, calmly.
"Deepest condolences. Aren't you supposed to be on vacation?" Tojo said, calmly.
"I am. I'm staying at Ward 13 until the heat surrounding those murders at my apartment complex dies down." I said, calmly.
"That's understandable. Hey, did you get a Quinque from your mentor? Is it badass?" Tojo said, as he got bonked on the head by Yanagi's left fist.
"Ow!" Tojo said, rubbing his head with his hands.
"Don't go prying into his personal life, Tojo." Yanagi said, annoyed.
"I was just asking." Tojo said, annoyed.
"Anyways, we gotta go. Hope you find the Rabbit that killed your mentor, Gutierrez. That speech you made at the CCG HQ was good stuff." Yanagi said, as he and Tojo walked out of the café, while Kaneki watched them leave.
"What occult shit were they talking about?" I said, curious.
"What speech were they talking about?" Kaneki said, wondering.
03/08/16, 8:05 PM
5 miles off Aokigahara, Undisclosed Location
"I find it hard to believe that the entryway to Ward 24 was near The Sea of Trees." I said, as Irimi parks the Lancer, before the four of us get out of the car.
"Wait. You've—right. This is your first time coming to Ward 24." Touka said, as we walked to the entryway.
"How's Ayato doing with the expedition team, if I may ask?" I said, curious.
"Deeper than expected, but he'll survive." Touka said, as my iPhone 6 Plus begins to vibrate. I pull it out of my front left pocket and look at the caller ID. Unknown. One new text message.
"You guys go ahead. I gotta take this." I said, calmly, as Kaneki and Touka walked ahead, while Irimi waited with me.
"What is it?" Irimi said, wondering.
"Meet me near Tokiwaso on the 17th." Unknown texted, as I had a suspicious look on my face.
"Who the hell is this and how'd you get this number?" I texted, as I looked at Irimi.
"Who is it?" Irimi said, wondering.
"Probably one of Furuta's lackeys." I said, as I hear another ding. I look at the phone. My eyes widen in surprise as I see who it's from.
"It's me. Hide." Hide texted, along with a photo of his henohenomoheji mask.
Post-Credit Scene #2:
02/25/16, 3:05 PM
Ward 13, Kuroiwa Residence
Number of Days Sober: 65
Number of People I've Made Amends With: 15
Yoriko is wearing a yellow jacket over a blue sweater, yellow skirt (knee length), and white heels. She enters the Kuroiwa residence using the spare key given to her by Takeomi. She turns around and closes the door.
"Takeomi, I'm here." Yoriko said, as she hears footsteps approaching. Her eyes widen in surprise upon seeing that the footsteps weren't from Takeomi, but his father, Kuroiwa. Kuroiwa is wearing a drenched sleeveless white shirt, black sweatpants, and blue Skechers.
"Mr. Kuroiwa. My mistake. I was here looking for Takeomi about our new department. I'll come back later." Yoriko said, embarrassed.
"It's all right. I got a call from my son. He should be back in 15 minutes. Wait in the kitchen if you like." Kuroiwa said, calmly, as Yoriko complied. She watches him get back to his exercise equipment, as Kuroiwa resumes doing pullups.
Amazing. He still works out, even after losing that left hand of his. Takeomi told me that his father fell 5 stories. A guy like his father should've been killed from the impact, Yoriko thought, lost in her thoughts, as she heard Kuroiwa spoke.
"Yoriko." Kuroiwa said, as Yoriko looked at him.
"Yes? Do you want me to make you tea while we wait?" Yoriko said, wondering.
"No. I just wanted to say that my son can be…difficult at times. But please do take care of him." Kuroiwa said, as he smiled while Yoriko's cheeks were flushed pink.
"And uh…my wife's been asking me for that recipe of yours on rocket bread. Would you be willing to help her on that one? If not, we wouldn't mind eating your bread." Kuroiwa said, calmly.
"Sure." Yoriko said, content.
03/10/16, 4:53 PM
Ward 16, Kuroiwa Residence
Number of Days Sober: 80
Number of People I've Made Amends With: 15
Yoriko is wearing a blue sweater, black skirt (knee length), and blue heels. She has her luggage, along with Takeomi's, as she waits for him to get home. She's sitting on the couch when she hears the doorbell ring.
Finally. Our flight to Rome leaves in 3 hours, Yoriko thought, as she got up from the couch, and walked towards the door. She unlocks it and opens the door.
"Takeomi—" Yoriko said, content, before realizing that it wasn't him, but Mutsuki and Aura. Mutsuki is wearing a white trench coat, white pants, black leather belt, black leather eyepatch, and white Reebok's. Aura's wearing a white trench coat, white pants, white leather belt, and white K-Swiss shoes.
"Where's Takeomi?" Yoriko said, wondering.
"Ms. Kosaka. You're wanted for questioning." Mutsuki said, as Yoriko looked at him.
"What for?" Yoriko said, confused.
