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13 Years Later
It all happened so quickly that he didn't have time to react, he excepted Ukaku shards to pierce though him, but nothing happened. Looking up, his eyes widen when Yuzuki shield him from the Ghoul's attack, but he was amazed at how fast she reacted and how she arrived so suddenly. Moving so swiftly, smoothly without any problem and it was like she's dancing around each attack as if it was merely a game to her.
It reminded him how Arima was the first time he saw him fight a ghoul like Lantern, but Yuzuki is almost twice as faster than Arima. Her speed is similar to one as a ghoul with a Ukaku and then it hit him when he finally put the pieces together. His eyes widen when he finally realized what kind of ghoul Yuzuki was since she was also a Rinkaku type.
Yuzuki held zero emotion on her face while facing the ghoul, leaping around the shards that were thrown at her as if it was a deadly dance to her. She kicked a metal board up in front of Fura so he won't get hurt before she managed to throw a spear like quinque beside the man, so he could use it as support or even use it to fight.
She smelled blood and this only made her angry since the blood belonged to Investigator which meant that he was probably injured. Rushing pass the second wave of Ukaku shards, she narrowed her faded purple irises when the ghoul continued to move farther into the darken ally.
Only the sound of the ghoul's laugh echoed into her ears and surely the ghoul believes to have the upper hand in this little fight. Unfortunately for him, he didn't know what's he truly up against because nothing about this fight is swaying in his favor the moment she stepped in.
Frowning slightly, she ran forward while preparing to use her quinque, but the ghoul managed to knock it out of her grasps and it caused the Ghoul to laughed knowing that the dove was unarmed.
The joke was on him since he didn't know her back up plan as he began to close in on the girl like she was a defenseless target, but suddenly everything seems to freeze when she made her next attack.
Twirling out of its range, she summons her Rinkaku kagune to block the next attack that the ghoul made. Leaping over the ghoul, she stretched her hand out and commanding her kagune to retrieve the quinque before she landed on her feet. Tilting her head at the ghoul, her faded eyes narrowed dangerously while her one kakugan glowed differently and this only caused the ghoul to step back in fear.
"You-you're a ghoul b-but a dove?! What are you?!"
Yuzuki only twirled the quinque within her fingers, walking closer to the ghoul as she allowed a faint smirk to play across her lips before frowning at the man. Pointing the koukaku type quinque which takes the form of a sword at the ghoul before saying, "Does it matter? I'm just here to stop you from hurting anyone else."
Fura managed to get to his feet thanks to the quinque that Yuzuki tossed at him earlier. Leaning against it, his leg still in pain with one of the ghoul's shards piercing against the back of his leg. He stared over the board that shielded him and he saw Yuzuki standing across from the ghoul, who had his back towards him.
He watched as the girl waited until the ghoul made a reckless move and before he knew it the ghoul was pinned down. It all happened too fast that he finally saw what Yuzuki is capable of and fully understands her current rank. She was one that Ghouls and CCG Investigators alike shouldn't cross paths with.
Smirking the moment, the ghoul ran forward while his kagune swirled in front of him, acting like a shield, but the girl quickly ran head on except she leaped over towards the wall and used it to flip over him. During the progress, she grabbed hold of his arms, hitting a couple pressure points on his arms which caused the ghoul to lose the feeling over them. Without allowing the ghoul to fully progress what happened, she cut deeply into his kagune before swiping the ghoul's feet from underneath him.
Completely pinning down the ghoul, she stabbed him through his shoulder with her quinque while her kagune disappeared along with her eye returning to its faded violet color. Narrowing her eyes down at the ghoul, who was grasping for air as it tensed up from the pain.
Yuzuki deepen the sword like weapon into the ghoul's skin as she muttered, "I won't kill you, but I make no promises for what the others will do..."
Removing her quinque, she left the ghoul as she made her way towards Fura. Along her way she managed to pick up the Investigator's quinque but before she reached the man, the electricity around her changed and she quickly turned around with her quinque prepared as the ghoul jumped at her.
Her eyes widen, she felt a warm liquid touch her skin, but the powerful scent of the unwanted blood filled her nose and this only made her react violently at what just happened. Throwing the ghoul off of her, she held her quinque tightly before stepping back so she could fully understand what occurred.
A faint voice reached her ears and she felt her skin crawl at the ghoul's words, "Y..You are no g-ghoul... You're nothing!" A chuckle filled the ally as the ghoul laid on the ground with a faint smirk on his lips while the blood dipped from the corner of his mouth, "You're w-worse than any dove, you... you..."
Yuzuki frowned at his words, but she couldn't let them affect her, she turned away from the ghoul. Yet they seem to haunt her thoughts to what he said, You're nothing! You're worse than any dove...
Clenching her hand, she frowned again to herself while she thought, Then what am I?
She reached Fura, handing a clean hand out to the man and he accepted it. Giving him a faint smile while returning his quinque back once Fura finally gained balance, but a sudden rush of pain hit the girl like a powerful wave.
Clenching her head, Yuzuki shut her eyes while her body just gave out on her. His eyes widen as the Investigator collapsed from where she stood, but he managed to catch the girl while trying to keep her awake, but she has lost consciousness.
A group of CCG Investigators rushed into the ally way and quickly went to Fura and Yuzuki, but the black haired man told them to take care of the ghoul who was still alive, but hasn't managed to get up from the ground. While two of the Investigators helped the two injured investigators back. Meanwhile the rest of the backup eliminated the ghoul on the spot when it tried to attack one of the Investigators.
You're nothing
Twitching, her fingers curled while her whole body tensed up at the last thing she heard from the ghoul. She felt this strange feeling of regret, unease, and a feeling that she can't explain wash over her as the thoughts filled her mind.
Then what am I?
Her eyes shut tight, she didn't understand why she ended up in this situation. Who was she kidding? A ghoul playing CCG Investigator was a joke to no end and yet it was her only option.
What has my life come to?
"W...Why...?" The word faintly escaped her lips, stirring up from her sleep she felt the cold air rush through her nose as she finally took in a deep breath.
Her ears twitched slightly at a sudden sound that echoed around her it wasn't loud, but it was enough for her to pick up.
Arima closed the book once he notices Yuzuki waking up from her sleep. He didn't do anything, simply observing the girl and to know if there was more to her sudden black out on the field. Placing the book aside, his cold gray eyes notices how her fingers twitched before she released a deep breath.
Yuzuki unconsciously shifted her hand towards her face, she felt the lack of heat, but she welcomed her own cool touch in hopes to sooth her troubled mind. Slowly, she began to sit up, throwing her legs over the bed as they caressed the ground while she leaned against her left arm for support.
Taking in another breath, she noted that there was someone with her, but she already knew by the scent that it was Arima. He must've been keeping an eye on her since what happened to her was just random. Keeping her eyes closes, she remembered something important.
Her hand covered her eyes, leaning over a bit as she asked, "How's Fura? He was injured and-"
His tone remains indifferent as he stood near the girl, "Fura is fine, he received a minor injury, but he'll recover."
She sighed in relief, relaxing at the information, "That's good news."
He raised a brow slightly, "He informed me of your actions."
Opening up her faded purple eyes after realizing that he was going to try to dig up information regarding the mission, "What did he say?"
"You saved his life."
Yuzuki kept her face low as she responded, "I owe him enough and it's my duty to save those from ghouls."
Shifting her eyes, a bit, "What of the ghoul?"
"Eliminated."
Silence filled the space between the two for a moment, Yuzuki kept a straight face as she reflected about what her job meant. Lacing her fingers together, she waited for Arima to say anything since she didn't have anything.
His voice sent chills down her spine at the thought of what she should've done, but it also made her realize how she distant herself from the idea. The very action she took upon herself without arguing against him, but now she will stand by her morals.
This is one of the many steps she's taken in defying the CCG's Reaper's orders. Arima narrowed his eyes a bit as he stated a cold fact, "You should've finished the job then none of this would've happened."
Chuckling so dryly, caressing her own pale hands that were tainted by crimson red of those that fell under her blade, "I don't want to stain my hands of the scarlet color anymore."
Tilting his head slightly, he was aware that the girl won't see the look that was displayed across his face, but he knew the consequences if she were to stand against CCG. Sighing to himself, "You will die or someone will die because you couldn't take care of the problem."
She smirked faintly, "Aren't we a problem too?"
Before either can go further into the topic a knock interrupted them. Arima raised a brow to himself as he wonders who it might be while Yuzuki lifted her head at the sound.
Glancing over at the door, Arima informed the girl about the guest that came to see her, "You have visitors, Yuzuki."
Turning her head over at the voice, Yuzuki figured out it was none other than Fura and to her surprise she heard his wife, Aki, who came by. The girl was confused to why the woman came since they weren't on the best of terms, but it hasn't stopped her from trying to form a relation with Aki. Standing up, Yuzuki stood beside Arima as she faced the two visitors.
Fura gave a former friend a look before he smiled at young invesitgator, "Yuzuki, I'm glad to see that you're well."
Standing in front of the man, she returned a smile before nodding her head towards him, "I'm glad to see you're fine too, Fura."
Nodding, he smiled again before glancing over to his wife, "Yes, I wanted to stop by to cheek on you and also my wife wished to speak with you."
Raising a brow, she shifted her head over to where the woman stood, "Aki-san?"
The woman pulled the girl into a tight hug as tears fell over her cheeks. Yuzuki was confuse to why Aki was hugging her in such matter since she remembers that the woman hated her for being part ghoul. From what Yuzuki knew, Aki lost an eye during her teens due to the Ghoul named Lantern and killed one of her close friends. So when Fura introduced Aki to Yuzuki, she didn't accept the girl after discovering she was related to ghouls. But what she said next made the blind girl smile as she hugged the woman back.
Aki held the girl close, allowing her emotions to get the best of her as tears slipped down her cheeks, "You saved my husband! Thank you so much. Thank you, Yuzuki."
Yuzuki felt herself smile, closing her eyes and taking the words to heart. She felt this warm feeling inside her chest, but it was a good feeling that she can't explain. She was happy that someone who once hated her has now accepted her. Returning the embrace, she held in the tears as she took in this moment. The young girl wrapped her arms around the woman and the two remain like that for a moment.
The other two men stood back and watched the scene unfold. Fura chuckled a bit before pulling his wife away from Yuzuki to give her some space to recover. Meanwhile Arima allowed a very faint smile to appear for a split second before his expression returned back to its static state.
Yuzuki couldn't help, but smile. Brushing her hair aside as she replied, "There's no need to thank me, Aki-san. I was simply doing my job."
Fura shook his head, approaching the blind girl, resting his hand on her shoulder, "Yuzuki, I'm thankful for what you did for me. You've grown since our first encounter and you've certainly have grown on me."
Offering her a smile, "I'm honored to work alongside you, Yuzuki-san."
Returning the smile along with a light giggle, "I'm honored too, and I couldn't possibly let the man that's like an uncle to me get himself killed. It's like you said back then, 'you might save me like Arima did when we young' and you were right."
Shaking his head as he allowed himself to chuckle at the thought, "Daughter like father, I guess in a strange way."
Aki laced her fingers with her husband, a smile spreading across her lips as she grabbed the girl's hand, "Taishi, always spoke highly of you ever since you were just seven. Always returning home with a story about you and…" She shook her head, "I'm so sorry for taking so long to realize what he saw in you."
Yuzuki's eyes widen at the new information, facing the man before returning her attention to Aki, "I... I wasn't aware of that." Cupping the woman's hand in her own, Yuzuki gave her a smile, "I won't hold that against you Aki-san. I understand it must have been difficult to trust someone like me, but I'm happy to hear that you've changed your mind."
Fura glanced over at his spouse before sighing in defeat since she revealed it already, "You're talented, Yuzuki, and very different from what I originally believed you'll turn out. Ever since then, I've seen you as a niece and especially since we worked many times together before."
He laughed, resting his hand on Aki's shoulder, "I had to tell her all about it."
The young Investigator chuckled before stepping back from the pair, "I'm glad to hear that."
Aki smiled as she looked over to her husband before returning her attention back on the girl, "Let's go for coffee, I heard you love it! It's the least I can do for you, Yuzuki-san."
Yuzuki shook her head while a smile appeared on her lips, "It's okay, you don't need to-"
"Nonsense!"
Walking beside the tall man, she curled her fingers slightly beside her as she finally spoke her deepest desire, "I want to move to the 20th Ward. An apartment condo to myself, I have the money and I can handle myself."
Arima raised a brow at the girl, he only stared for a moment while taking her request some thought. Nodding, he answered back, "I don't see any issue with it."
Her eyes widen, trying to hold back a smile and the excitement from her voice, "Wait. Are you saying it's okay for me to move out? On my own?"
A faint smile formed as he opened the door for her, "Are you trying to change my mind, Yuzuki?"
"No-! But I'm just surprise that you said yes so easily," Yuzuki walked into their house while placing her violin case that held her quinques down on the table. Turning around towards the now white haired man, "When can I be able to-"
Holding out a hand up as he said, "Tomorrow we'll be searching for a new place for you, but for now you have to rest."
One Week Later:
She already settled herself into her new living environment, adjusting back to the familiar ward, but all she really wanted to do was visit a certain shop. Yuzuki knew that she'll find the man that helped her family during her time as a child before she fell victim to this corrupted world.
Walking into the shop, she notices it was close since there wasn't any nose except for a girl that seem to give Yuzuki a glare as she finished cleaning a few dishes. The blind ghoul didn't react to her stare and before the waitress could say anything, the manger walked out greeting the dove with a warm smile.
He was surprised to see the girl back since it's been far too long from the last time he's seen her. From what he gathered, the girl was claimed to be dead along with her mother and father, but Yoshimura knew better then to believe such things until some form of proof appeared. Now here she is, standing in his small shop and none of the less he was glad to see the young girl again.
Yoshimura nodded his head a bit to the girl, "It's nice to finally see you again, Yuzuki."
Her faded violet eyes soften, her voice was calm as she smiled to herself when she reached the counter, "This time I'll be coming by more often since I finally moved out here to my own place."
She felt her eyes sting as tears threaten to fall, but Yuzuki held herself together while allowing her mind to come at ease, It's been so long... I'm home...
He smiled again, turning around he nodded his head towards the blue haired girl, "Forgive Touka, she's still new and certainly hasn't met you before to know that you are a friend."
Yuzuki nodded before facing the girl who was cleaning the counter but Touka still was sending a glare her way, but the blind teen ignored it. Giving a faint smile to Yoshimura, "It seems you've gained a few others under your wing, Yoshimura, since the last time I've visited."
He dismissed Touka so he could speak to Yuzuki alone for a moment and he began to prepare a cup of coffee for their guest while stating a cold fact, "It's been a decade since your last visit, Yuzuki."
Closing her eyes, she allowed a sigh to leave her lips as her fingers curled into her dress, "It has, but now I'm back."
"I should've known you wouldn't stay away from your home ward." Setting the cup of coffee in front of the blind girl, his expression softens at the new fact about the hybrid, "It's good to see you're well over the years even if you lost your sight, but certainly that didn't stop you."
"I'm alive and I've learned so much more without my sight," Picking the cup up, Yuzuki took in a deep breath, taking in the scent of the coffee, "It's... It's good to be back home, Yoshimura. I've certainly missed the coffee here."
Facing the manager, Yuzuki took a sip of the hot drink and finally asked the question that has been bothering her since she moved back, "What have I missed since I was gone? Certainly a lot has happened within the years."
He smiled faintly, "Much changed since you've been gone, Yuzuki, but yet things remained the same."
Sitting down beside the blind girl, he laced his fingers together before releasing a sigh as he began to tell the girl most of what happened. All that Yuzuki could do was listen to the stories of the times when she was gone. After everything he mentioned, Yuzuki told the old ghoul her stories involving what happened to her parents on that fateful night, her time in the arena and her time in the CCG Academy.
The manager wasn't bothered by the fact that she was now part of the CCG, instead he believes maybe it'll be helpful since Yuzuki is willing to provide information to keep Anteiku out of the CCG's eyes while giving her information about dangerous ghouls that are a threat to everyone, ghouls and humans alike.
Except one certain blue haired ghoul who overheard Yuzuki and Yoshimura wasn't really pleased at the thought. Touka frowned after hearing that the blind teen was a CCG Ghoul Investigator and the manager still welcomed her to Anteiku.
Clenching her hands, she released a frustrated sigh before muttering, "I can't let them take Anteiku too."
Two Weeks Later:
"I want my own mask."
His eyebrows raised in surprise, he wasn't expecting the girl to ever possess a mask since she has already associated herself with the CCG. Yoshimura carefully placed the cup down, turning to the blind dove, his arms behind him as he studied the girl for a moment.
No one was in the shop since opening hours won't be until two more hours, but the main employees such as Irimi, Koma, and even Yomo was there.
Koma's eyes widen at the sudden interest of a ghoul mask, "Well, won't it... A ghoul's mask will get you into trouble, Yuzuki-san."
The black haired waitress agreed with her co-worker, "It's not like you need one since you're part of the CCG."
Yuzuki shook her head, frowning slightly as her fingers curled up in her lap while her feet brushed her violin shaped quinque case. Facing the manager, "I want to reconnect with my ghoul side. I want to escape from the CCG, it's been like a prision for me which lead me to move out here."
Her expression softens, pleading with the old man, "I'll keep it from the CCG, no one will ever know. But please, I need this."
Yomo glanced over to the old ghoul, who was giving it some thought and this caused everyone to go silent. But what he said next had everyone on the edge as they expect Yuzuki to answer back.
"There's something else, isn't there? Yuzuki, I'm most certain you have a far more reason for wanting a mask."
Her faded purple eyes widen slightly, but she won't deny that he was right. She sighed, sitting up straight, "I want to help ghouls. Not just ghouls, but humans. People in general. So I want to wear a mask, to collect more information, to help those who needs it. To be the one that picks up the weaken when they're at their lowest."
Relaxing, allowing the words to flow out of her lips, "I wish to mend this broken world."
Narrowing her eyebrows slightly, showing her determination, "I want to show this world the truth. Show them that we both can get along and to move on from all this."
The words slowly became a mere whisper as she allowed her thoughts to wonder back, "...Just like my parents did back then... What they dreamt of..."
Yoshimura nodded, glancing over at the white haired ghoul, "I want you to show her where the shop is, Yomo. I'll inform him that she'll be dropping by soon."
Eyes widen at the sound of him accepting her request, she smiled, "Thank you, Yoshimura-kun!"
Koma and Irimi both shared a look since they weren't all sure about the idea, but if the manager agreed then it can't be too bad. Yomo only nodded at the ghoul's request before he went to the back for a moment.
Standing up, she picked her case up, "I promise Yoshimura-kun that I won't make you regret this. I know what I'm doing."
The manager smiled, "I know."
"HySy ArtMask Studio is a shop located in the 4th Ward." Yomo stated, he walked alongside the girl as they traveled to the shop.
Yuzuki raised a brow, "I've heard of the shop before, but nothing much to actually know what it was all about." Tilting her head up at him, "Yomo, do you think I'm messing with an uncontrollable fire? Certainly the others must think of me crazy for even thinking about this."
Silence came from the man, he merely glanced over at the young girl before turning his attention back in front of him. Still he answered her, "You are in a situation where one day you'll have to decide to be a ghoul or human. You can't play both roles forever without consequences."
"I don't fully agree with your decisions, but if the manager does then I trust you." Glancing back at the girl, "I wish you luck in life, Yuzuki."
She kept her face ahead, still progressing what Yomo said and she was glad to know that he trusted her. Noticing the sudden halt from Yomo, she assumed that they arrived at the shop. Turning over to the ghoul who only stood still, but motioning her to enter the shop.
"This is it. I'll be going now."
He left without another word and Yuzuki only faced the door as she finally came to moment where she won't be able to turn back from. Releasing a heavy sigh, she knew that this was right choice and she'll chase the demons away that dare try to drag her down to hell.
Knocking on the wooden door while she opened it a bit, she asked, "Good evening. Are you open?"
No one answered, she entered the place and closed the door behind her as she stood there in what it seems to be an empty shop. Yoshimura informed her that the place sold custom ghoul masks and that he notified the owner that she'll be dropping by. However, no one was here to tend to her, but it didn't stop her from wondering around the place.
Her fingers glazed over the counter that encased display masks, each one being unique in it's own way.
Her faded irises shifting up towards the walls to find more ghoul masks hanging around. Then there were other displays scattered across the shop with cloths covering them.
Yuzuki walked farther into the shop, but this time she called out to someone in hopes to get an answer this time, "Is anyone here? I've been told this is the place to go to for ghoul masks."
Her ears twitched, feeling a sudden shift in the air around her as if someone was in the room too. Not moving, she kept her gaze ahead of her before mentioning, "Yoshimura sent me here."
"Yoshimura?" A voice mumbled to itself while it grew near the girl, "You must be Yuzuki. I've been told you'll come by."
The light lavender haired girl tilted her head over to the masculine voice. From the corner of her eye, she saw a faint outline of a man who appeared in his twenties or so.
Facing the man, she nodded at his statement, "Then you must be aware of me and my situation about a mask?"
He chuckled, a faint smile crossed his lips as he studied the new strange girl. He heard rumors regarding her, but this is the first time actually seeing her in person. Tilting his head, he sniffed her as he circled her and strangely her scent was completely different.
Frowning at the sudden action, she stepped away while sending him a confuse glare, "What are you doing?"
"Your scent is so different that I can't explain," he muttered to himself while keeping a study eye on the costumer. Shrugging, he finally introduced himself before he walked over to his desk, "My name is Uta and I'll be the one making your mask today, Yuzuki."
Nodding, she followed him, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Uta." Raising a brow as she asked, "What has Yoshimura mentioned about me to you?"
"Nothing much. Only said you needed a mask, also that you are a close friend and that you're involved with the doves," Shaking his head to the side as he kept a static expression while keeping a close eye on the young woman.
Yuzuki nodded to herself, "That's all?" She smiled to herself before stating, "I'm aware that you're a ghoul."
He narrowed his eyes, but before he could say anything the girl continued on while lifting her hands up in defense, "I'm not here as a Ghoul Investigator. I'm here as a ghoul myself. Since Yoshimura already mentioned it then I'll introduce myself," Holding a hand out to the ghoul, "I'm Yusuki, CCG Investigator, as well as a ghoul."
"Very interesting..." He muttered, accepting the hand and taking this chance to take a sniff of her scent again that seem to be intoxicating almost like humans, but still different. He brought her hand close, raising a brow at the strange scent before mumbling, "Very, very strange indeed."
Yuzuki frowned, removing her hand while taking a step back, "Uh? Will you be able to accept my request?"
Tilting his head at her, he studied how her faded iris looked passed him, but not wanting to touch the subject about them, "Of course, I just need to know why the sudden interest of a ghoul's mask when you're a dove."
Glancing over at a statue with her head tilted slightly while she glanced around the rest of the room, "For the reason why I want a mask, well, it's to allow me to run free around without the CCG finding out. But I can't spill everything onto you, maybe another time since Yoshimura and Yomo consider you as a friend as well. An ally."
His ghoul eyes watched carefully as he had a feeling that his new costumer was blind, but wasn't fully sure of it since he met his fair share of people with strange eyes. "Interesting, well just take a sit here and I'll start taking your measurements."
Leaning back in his chair with his hands stuffed in his pockets, "After I take a few measurements and maybe some personal information, so I can make the mask perfectly fitted for you. Are you okay with that?"
Staring at her as she made her way towards the chair near his desk, he notices the way she moved around without really shifting her iris much, "Are you blind, Yuzuki?"
Sitting down, she chuckled at his question, "Yes, but I could still see. I won't go into detail about it. Will that be a problem?"
"No, not at all. I'm just amazed since I haven't gotten a costumer that's blind before, but it gave me a few ideas for your mask designs." Rolling back to his desk, he grabbed his measuring rope while setting his sketch book ready to dot down some ideas.
Rolling back to the girl, he held the measuring rope in his hands, but before he could start measuring he was interrupted. Yuzuki's empty gaze stared at the black haired mask maker while she asked, "What does your tattoo say? The one across your neck. I think it's Greek, but I can't really read it."
"So you actually do see," he blinked, but he answered her question "It says 'I cannot live with you nor without you'." Pressing his fingers against the tattoo while his eyes glanced at the Investigator, "Your eyes are very interesting. I like the purple color and the faded iris looks cool. It gives off a mysteries vibe since it hides your true emotions and thoughts."
"I didn't know that, but I guess I shouldn't be surprise by that." She blinked when she notices that he began to take her measurements. Sitting still so she could allow the man to do his work, but she didn't expect him to actually speak to her.
"Do you have a boyfriend?" Uta asked so bluntly as he dotted down the circumference of her head
"...No, I don't." Raising a questioning brow at him, but Yuzuki just went along with whatever other question he might ask.
"Since when."
"Never."
"Do you like anyone? Guys can be a handful, so I won't be surprise if you don't have anyone in mind."
"No guy wants to deal with a blind Ghoul Investigator, so no," Yuzuki frowned to herself as she began to actually think about that question, but she throws that in the back of her mind.
"Hmm... I see." He wrote down another measurement size and along with a few notes that he collected about her, but he continued on asking. "So Yuzuki, do you have anything you like?"
Shrugging her shoulders, giving a small list of things she's interested in, "Reading, piano, music, and coffee."
His expression changed slightly at her choices and his eyes widen a bit, but he returned back to his neutral expression again. "Reading? That's something I wouldn't figure, but the music might come in handy with the inspiration. I like music too and it's cool that you play the piano."
Yuzuki's eyes darted to her lap as her fingers curled onto her investigator coat that covers most of her purple dress, "Yeah, I get that a lot. Playing the piano is the only thing holding me together these days."
"Music speaks from the soul, so I heard and it may be the only thing that holds anyone together these days."
"I won't deny that," she chuckled, but she returned back to her stoic expression again
"You look serious, intelligent and mellow. I could make a strange mask to fit that, but I also see some other ways to go with it." He quickly noted down more ideas as he looked back up at the girl, who didn't show much emotion.
"You are the mask maker, so I'll let you do that." Shrugging at his suggestion as her eyes notice that Uta collected his measuring tools and placed them back within his desk.
Spinning back to face the investigator, he leaned back in his chair while asking a few more questions. "So Yuzuki, do you have any favorite colors? I see you're wearing black, and purple, so I'm assuming they're your favorite colors."
"Yeah, but I somewhat don't have one since I can't see color." Yuzuki frowned slightly, but her lips formed a bittersweet smile as she brought her head up at him.
"What do you see?" Tapping his finger against his neck while his eyes narrowed at the girl.
Without blinking and allowing her faded eyes to observe the person in front of her. She gained the information that he had many tattoos, piercing, and his eyes are like to a Ghoul's eyes, but she won't ask about them. "White with black outlines, sometimes black with white outlines or at times nothing, it hard to actually explain."
"Interesting, I might have to do something that will help your eyes."
"May I ask of a favor involving my mask?"
"Sure."
"Is there any possible way to modify my voice? Hiding it in a way, so no one can actually tell it's me."
Uta leaned back, thinking about it as he nodded, "I'll think of something. But first I'll like to hear more about this, you being a ghoul and dove. If you don't mind?"
"Of course not." Yuzuki closed her eyes for a moment before facing the ghoul, "I'm actually half ghoul, half human, and a CCG Investigator took me in which led me to becoming a dove myself. However, now since I'm on my own, I want to reconnect with my ghoul side and having a mask is the only way."
Nodding slightly, Uta was very interested in how such a rare creature is now asking for a mask from him. Chuckling, he should've known the manager of that small shop would be friends with someone like her.
Raising a brow in amusement, "Going to make a name for yourself?"
"I already have one in mind."
"Care to share? It might be really helpful for me since the mask has to match up with your name."
"The Phantom."
"Phantom? That sounds really fitting for you."
"Thank you."
"Your mask will take longer since I have to figure out a way to custom your eyes and modify your voice."
"Sorry for the trouble."
"No, it's my pleasure. This will be fun since your mask will be very unique."
"Uta, by any chance do you know anyone who can help create a wig?"
"I can be of some help with that. What do you need with it?"
"To glow, to give off the ghostly vibe as well as to mask my scent."
"You actually did some thinking about this," He chuckled, he was impressed at how well thought out the girl's plan was. Noting the ideas down, "I'll find a way to get a similar effect but it'll take some time."
Looking over to the blind girl, he nodded "Well, I'll contact you when the mask is done, but it should be finished within a week or two, maybe even longer. Probably I'll hand deliver it to Anteiku so I can properly explain the mask to you."
"Okay, thank you Uta and I'll ask if you won't mention that I've came here to anyone."
"A costumer's personal information isn't open to the public, so don't worry about anyone knowing."
The two turned when they heard the door opened, but it was none other than Touka. She stood there with her hands in her jacket, her eyes lazily looked over at them. Uta raised a brow before greeting her, "Touka, long time no see. How's the mask?"
Walking over to them, she shrugged, "Still see you're having fun with the masks. It's good, fits perfect and matches what I liked." Looking over at the girl, "You done?"
Yuzuki was surprise to hear Touka, she smirked a bit before turning over to the girl, "Came to check up on me?"
"No." She rolled her eyes, "I could care less if you disappeared, but I was sent to walk you back. The manager doesn't want you getting lost since this is the 4th Ward."
Touka walked along side Yuzuki, both girls not saying much since the blue haired ghoul hasn't yet to accept the dove completely. She still kept a good distance, but Touka couldn't help being attached to the girl even if she hates her. Yuzuki stopped, allowing the ghoul to walk farther ahead before turning around to face her.
Yuzuki faced the large building, from what she can tell it was like a university and she heard all the voices that echoed by the students. The blind girl only stood there, wondering if maybe one day she too can enjoy the life that they have. There wasn't much wrong with the life she had now, she had friends, a family, but yet there was a hole that kept her cold.
Touka looked over to the school, through the school's gates and watched the humans live their blissed lives. She frowned to herself, glancing over to the girl who asked a question.
"What is this place?"
"It's Kamii University."
Yuzuki smiled to herself, nodding as she turned so the two can return to the little shop, "I wonder how it's like to go there. Maybe I might meet someone who goes there."
Rolling her eyes at the girl's words, "We can't mix with them idiot. It's better if we stay on our side of the gate."
Her faded violet eyes shift towards the tone of Touka's voice, "Touka, we can live with humans without a problem. I have-"
Snapping back at the dove, "You don't have a say, Yuzuki. You're one of them, so of course, but I'm pretty sure they're just using you as some tool!"
"You're right. I'm a mere weapon to the CCG, but the people that stood beside me through everything have done so much to defend me and I owe my life to them. Some humans aren't afraid to be friends with Ghouls."
Smiling at the stubborn girl, "Surely some ghouls feel the same way. We only live the way we do because society has designed it to be like that." Facing away from Touka, the girl sighed before lifting her head up a bit as she smiled to herself, "One day... One day both worlds will embrace each other in order to protect those we care for."
Touka snorted, crossing her arms as she looked away, "Keep living in that dream state, Yuzuki."
Yuzuki giggled, "You'll understand one day Touka, you just haven't met the right human yet. But once you do, you'll do anything to protect them and hope that they accept you no matter what this world has to say about it."
The two girls had a quiet walk back since their little conversation and it left Touka thinking about what Yuzuki said. She wanted to believe it, but what has happened already in her life only made her distrust humans. Yet she still kept those words close, maybe Yuzuki was right, but yet again she can't trust a dove even if she's a ghoul too.
You just haven't met the right human yet
A/N: I know I took longer to update this story, but it's taxing when writing especially since I want to update two stories. Do drop a vote/suggestion in which one I should focus more on for the moment. Yes, I did I time skip since the first update and pretty soon I have another small which will bring us to the time setting that we'll met our boy Kaneki. Stay in tune when that happened since I've mentioned the University he attended.
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