"Juuzou!" Eto said, catching the attention of her newly wedded husband. "I want you to meet Kimi, she's my maid of honor!"

Juuzou gave the pretty woman a hesitant look. "You a servant?"

"No, no," the woman said shyly. "I'm actually not a ghoul at all."

Suzuya's eyes widened. "Really? How do you know Eto?"

"Long story," the half ghoul said quickly.

"Well, it's nice to meet you," Juuzou said, happy there was a human guest at his wedding.

"Nice to meet you too," Kimi said.

"We have something to talk about," Eto said. "We'll be in the chapel."

"Alright."

The two women made their way into the chapel and sat on one of the wooden benches. Eto examined Kimi. The woman looked tired and her brown eyes were glassy. Her hair was frazzled, and she was not smiling.

"How have things been?" Eto asked gently.

"Hard," Kimi said, and even sadder look coming into her eyes. "Raising a kid as a single mom isn't easy. Especially a half ghoul kid. Being a first responder isn't exactly the number one money making job."

"The father make a reappearance?"

Kimi sighed, tears shining in her eyes. "I don't know if he's even alive anymore. I haven't heard from Nishiki since the night Kotori was conceived."

"I'm sorry," Eto said softly, placing a hand on the human's shoulder. "You must be angry."

Kimi sniffled and wiped away a tear. "No, I'm not. He may have left, but he was trying to protect me. I love him still. And he may be gone, but I have still Kotori. And I see him in her every day. So… He's still here. In a way."

Eto nodded slowly. "How's Kotori doing in school?"

"Good. She's awfully smart. She's in first grade now."

Eto shifted uncomfortably in her seat. "Now Kimi, I know we had brief discussions about this…"

"About what?"

"Well," Eto said awkwardly. "Kotori is a half ghoul. Meaning she is very powerful."

Kimi sighed again. "She hasn't brought anyone harm."

"That's not what I'm saying. I was just thinking that, maybe now would be a good time to start training."

Kimi's eyes widened. "Training?"

Eto took a deep breath. "I want Kotori to train. And become a part of Aogiri."

Kimi's lip trembled and she played with her hands. "I—I don't know if that's a good idea. She's so young."

"Younger the better," Eto said gently. "Please Kimi?"

"She would still have to go to school," Kimi said.

Eto nodded. "Understood."

Kimi wiped away a tear. "Are you sure this is for the best?"

"I'm sure," Eto said.

"Well, I guess I'll tell her then."

"Where'd she go anyway?"