Chapter 15

3rd Pov

Frowning, listening to the news as they continued to speak about a recent incident revolving around a ghoul that left a woman wondering the streets blind. Touka wasn't pleased to hear any of it, it's all the same to her and at times it just ticks her off because it only makes everything far worse for every single ghoul. But from the way they describe the attack, she could only assume one ghoul in particular and if she's correct then surely it'll cause trouble later on.

Turning away, commenting on the matter to no one in particular, but Touka narrowed her eyes, "He has been more active."

She began to think more into it, wondering how activity has been rising again ever since Rize and especially now that she's dead. But if she really wanted answers or confirmation, then surely Yuzuki will know, since the dove tends to get involved with whatever chaos that has been caused by ghouls and doves.

Irimi stared at the screen, her eyes shifting over to the teen, "Hasn't he?"

Furrowing his brows, Kaneki listened to the news as they continued to speak about some recent events connecting to a ghoul, Huh? The Gourment... It appears it be on CCG posters so the ghoul must be troublesome...

Returning back to the counter, but he spared a glance once Touka decided to change the TV since she probably growing tired of hearing the news. Looking away, setting a tray back into its place and a thought crossed his mind before looking back to the TV, Wonder if Yuzuki will be involved with it...

A sound rang through the café signaling a customer has entered the shop. Kaneki turned to greet the customer while Touka handled an order, and Irimi working the counter, so he took the responsibility of acknowledging the guest.

"Welcome," Smiling, greeting the customer and Kaneki took a moment to observe the person that entered the shop.

He didn't recognize the man, so he assumed it was someone new to the café. A tall man in a formal suit, blue hair and there's some type of atmosphere that surrounded the man. But his thoughts shifted once Kaneki recognized a scent that only belonged to the dove, yet he didn't see her until she finally came into view once stepping around the stranger.

What is she-?

"Hmmm what a nice smell," Tsukiyama whispered to himself, taking in the scent of the cafe. Looking down at the dove, he smirked commenting, "Even a bit better than yours, Yuzuki."

The dove looked up at the ghoul, frowning slightly at his comment, but the girl sarcastically thought to herself in regards to the topic, One of the perks of being a half breed I guess... Sighing to herself before responding back to him in a calm matter as she stepped further into the shop, "I don't believe it's something that should be said."

Turning around, narrowing her eyes as she walked over towards the counter. Touka wasn't pleased to see a face she would rather not see again, but she kept her tone on a down level since she's currently working.

But it didn't stop Touka from expressing her distaste of seeing the ghoul, "Oh, it's you..." Frowning, not sure why the sudden visit or the fact he's with Yuzuki which brought up some questions, What are you up to now?

However, Kaneki was a bit surprised to see Yuzuki stand beside the tall gentleman, someone who was clearly from a different status than them. Furrowing his brows, wondering who the stranger may be and from the corner of his eye, he saw Touka clearly expressing her distaste on seeing the man enter the shop.

"Long time no see!" Tsukiyama greeted the two women, smiling as he friendly began to start a conservation, "Kirishima-san. Irimi-san."

Glaring at Tsukiyama, Touka wasn't pleased to see the man nor does she want to get involved with him, "Why are you here?"

"I'm assuming you're not on good terms then," Yuzuki held herself back from smirking at how he managed to get on Touka's bad side and stayed there.

Looking over to the dove from the corner of his eye, "So you're not too informed aren't you?"

Correcting him, "It's not my business to say and you know how Touka is." Yuzuki knew not to meddle in the teens personal affairs and she'll respect the girl by not speaking about any old experiences.

"Kirishima-san, you're cold as ever, well, that's what's appealing about you though," Walking further into the shop, seeing there wasn't many costumers there at the moment, but Tsukiyama revealed his reason for showing up, "I can't just come by to see some familiar faces for a little while?"

Retorting back, not buying any of his words as Touka made it clear she wasn't happy to see his face, "You're a creep, you bastard."

"Let's just sit down for a bit," Yuzuki motioned him to leave the employees alone, avoiding a skirmish between the two ghouls. Knowing well Touka won't hold back when given the chance, but the teen had more self control while working on the clock.

Before listening to the dove, Tsukiyama paused as he finally took notice of Kaneki's presences and the ghoul raised a brow. Unfamiliarity of the employee and assuming to be new, "Oh, you're new and-" His eyes widen slightly, a smile crossing his lips as he saw the eye patch on the waiter and Tsukiyama put the pieces together rather quickly, "It's you? You're the tough boy with the eyepatch that went against the Investigator."

Without much thought he became uncomfortably close to Kaneki's liking, but the ghoul was interested. Heard the rumors of the recent events and now he wants to take the opportunity to get a bit more information.

"Ah... Hello..." Stepping back, nervously laughing as he properly introduced himself, but the boy wasn't sure how to feel by the words the man said. "I'm Kaneki."

"Personal space." Grabbing his arm, narrowing her eyes and Yuzuki won't deny she didn't know the man's true intentions, she didn't trust him enough to drop her guard.

"Yuzuki, why are you so serious?" Questioning the dove, but Tsukiyama wasn't searching for an explanation. Instead, his focus returned to Kaneki.

Raising a brow, taking notes as he gave his thoughts and first impressions of meeting the eyepatch ghoul from the rumors.

"Well, I would've expected something else instead of him looking so delicate," Tsukiyama looked around the young man, but what caught his attention was the scent that Kaneki had.

Whispering to himself, standing back as he held a hand over his mouth, "A mysterious scent... "

Neither did Kaneki like the fact someone was circling him again, making him feel awkward. Sighing in relief once Yuzuki removed the man away, watching the two walk over to a table. Kaneki returned back behind the counter, noticing how Irimi went into the back kitchen while he and Touka resume organizing menus, silverware, and trays.

"I'm assuming you're close to Anteiku," Tsukiyama looked around the café, taking note of the changes since his last visit, which has been long overdue. It amused him how Touka still resents him after their first introduction. His eyes landed back onto the dove across from him, commenting further on the topic, "I remember that your father would mention the shop, but it appears they gotten some new employees such as Kirishima-san and Kaneki-kun."

"Anteiku holds a dear spot in my heart, so I would like if you kindly respect them," Yuzuki closed her eyes, she already expected much of him and surely she was prepared to hear her past life come back. There were only old stories, something she didn't want to dwell on.

"Hmm, your hair has faded since the last time I've seen you." Tsukiyama studied her for a minute, acknowledging the changes. Smirking, he couldn't help himself from striking back on the sheer fact she's associated with an organization that ghouls abhorred for so long. "Is that job of yours stressing you out?"

"I wish it was simple like that," Yuzuki chuckled to herself, she wasn't even aware of her hair, but some people like to comment once and a while.

Curling her fingers into her lap, she only found those unnecessary comments about her hair were a constant reminder for her. Reminding her of the position in life she's in currently.

She sighed under her breath, raising a brow as she commented, "I've noticed that you're quite tall now since the last time I've seen you. But even then, you were taller than me."

"You're not giving me enough credit, Yuzuki," He laughed, placing a hand against his chest as he displayed how hurt he was by her simple observation. "I was expecting something like model."

"Tsukiyama, I could only assume, but I won't comment on your looks on a more detailed level, so don't waste your time in getting one out of me. It won't work." She shook her head, her expression fell to a neutral slate as she responded.

Observing the dove more carefully, he was informed of the misfortunate events that robbed her. Yet it intrigued him to hear that she wasn't completely left in the dark after all. Raising a brow as he straighten him in his seat, "Yes, I know you can't see for say, but I wonder how it feels to lose something like that. I would've imagined you to regenerate from an injury like that in the snap of your fingers... or should I say in a blink of an eye."

"What have you done with your life, besides you know..." This time Yuzuki decided to avoid his curiosity on her damaged eye sight, and take the opportunity to poke around unpleasant topics to test the waters involving him. "Having a gourmet diet?"

"Of course, you'll speak about that, and with no shame to cut straight to it either." Tsukiyama laughed at how she went straight to the heart of the matter, he should've known she'll bring it up. Leaning in, he whispered not wanting to bring attention to their discussion, "A little dove like yourself would wonder what a ghoul like myself is up to, huh?"

"It's not as simplistic that you make it out to be, I'm merely telling you to keep it on a down low instead of tracking heedless attention without considering the consequences of the extra eyes you brought onto the case." Frowning as she thought back to the recent case, Yuzuki couldn't help herself from feeling agitated. Opening her eyes, narrowing them as she reminded him, "You're aware of Karube Misono, the woman you left blind wondering the streets?"

"Hmm, yes, I remember Karube," Leaning back, recalling the lush taste of his previous meal. Remembering what drew him to the human before taking away what he was looking for. A ominous smile appeared, he didn't hold an ounce of regret or sympathy as the words fell from his mouth, "Oh, her eyes were a beautiful sight."

Taunting her, clearly knowing the dove must've held personal feelings on the case, "Yet I believe I struck a nerve in you, haven't I?"

"I would say, your eyes are a sight themselves, but I won't take them away since you barely kept them." Bringing his fingers near her face, but not enough to touch her skin as he pulled back while offering her pity for her situation. Tsukiyama leaned his head on the palm of his hand, smirking as he shifted the topic, "But I never noticed before, the scent you have is quite alluring, Yuzuki." From the corner of his eye, he watched the new waiter carefully, commenting, "Yet I believe Kaneki-kun scent is more voluptuous than yours."

"What brings you back to the ward after everything?" Lacing her fingers together over her lap, Yuzuki tilted her head slightly as she searched for more information. "I've heard you stepped away from the ward. Why come back now? After your recent stunt."

"Oh, you know," Shrugging, not paying much value to the question since there wasn't a true answer behind his actions. "Something even you must agree, especially since you too returned to the ward."

Meanwhile, Kaneki watched the two converse with one another. He was trying to read their expressions, but it was quite difficult to interpret what is going through Yuzuki's mind for the most part. He managed to see how she held a disapproving look of some sorts and at times, she spared a laugh. While the other ghoul, he assumed, was more proper in how he composed himself. But Kaneki knew the man must've tried to provoke the dove based on his expressions alone.

Kaneki looked over to Touka, recalling how she acted towards the blue haired man and without a doubt the girl knew of him. So he decided to ask her a question, "Uhh.. Touka, who's that guy Yuzuki is speaking with?"

"A nuisance to the 20th Ward," Not sparing a glance at the table, Touka was already irritated enough to know Tsukiyama was there, but she glared at the notepad in her hands. Wondering why Yuzuki decided to involve herself with someone like that, "I don't even know why she's talking to a smug bastard like him, but if it's because of the Gourmet incident then surely she's only doing her job."

Touka was blunt, giving her own opinion, "If anything, I don't care what happens to him."

"Job..." Muttering the word under his breath, knowing exactly what she meant by it.

"I'll warn you now, stay away from him if you don't want any trouble," Frowning at him, advising Kaneki not to associate himself with Tsukiyama if he wanted to stay out of trouble.

"He's... the Gourmet, isn't he?" He wanted a confirmation or see if Touka will share any more information with him.

Annoyed at the constant questions, she retorted back while firmly stating, "Just don't mix with him or else."

Furrowing his brows, confused for a minute. He didn't understand why Yuzuki would spend time to causally speak to a ghoul especially knowing when the ghoul is a dangerous person. Still, he knew it was her job to handle it due to her being in CCG, but based how she interacted with the ghoul. There's clear signs of familiarity and certainly Yuzuki isn't here on duty instead she's simply there as herself for her own reasons.

Grabbing a cup, he began to make coffee while the thought crossed his mind, What are you doing Yuzuki?

3rd Pov

Kaneki carefully set the cup in front of the dove as he tried to keep his composer professional so he wouldn't do anything embarrassing.

"Thank you," Yuzuki smiled, accepting the cup of coffee.

"Hmm, you're a regular, aren't you?" Tsukiyama teased, but it didn't hold the friendly tone to it, but rather it held a mocking tone to the words as if he wanted to stir something out of the dove.

"Like I said, this place is somewhere I'll turn to," Yuzuki smiled back, her fingers brushing the handle of the cup that sat in front of her. She ignored his taunt, and she knew that there was a past tension that has yet to be resolved, something she wasn't going to bring up.

Not yet.

Kaneki glanced between the two, he couldn't stop himself from fidgeting, unsure what to do or what to say, but he quickly remembered he was on the clock, so he needed to do his job as a waiter.

"Uhh... Can I get you anything?" Kaneki turned towards Tsukiyama, asking the ghoul if he would like to order something.

"No, I'm only here to chat, but next time I'll drink some coffee when Yoshimura is around," Tsukiyama smiled, declining, he wasn't there for coffee and certainly he knows when he's not welcome.

Especially with Touka sending him menacing looks every now and then, waiting for him to leave the café already before she loses whatever composer she has. Tsukiyama didn't seem to regret entering the shop, on the contrary, he was pleasantly surprised to run into the eyepatch who went up against the doves. And he was also taking the time to catch up with Yuzuki and get a read on her and her current position in life.

"Oh, um, okay," Kaneki smiled back, awkward and a tad confused for why the ghoul would wait for the manager to be present to have coffee. But he didn't questioned it and went back to the counter before working on other tasks that needed his attention or whatever Touka asked him to do.

Once Kaneki left the table, the dove held the cup between her hands, appreciating the warmth that surrounded the cup. Her empty gaze fell onto the table space between her and Tsukiyama, neither saying a word as they sat in silence for a moment. Until Yuzuki made the move to speak, and she didn't hesitate to show how serious she was as the words left her mouth. A threat that held weight, one that flowed from get calmly, her voice remaining low so Tsukiyama was the only one to hear her words.

"Stay away from him or you'll regret it, Shuu."

Yuzuki was forward with Tsukiyama because she knew based on his previous actions as the Gourmet, and her own observation about Kaneki's strange scent that only one thing will happen. Tsukiyama will mark his next target, which is something she and the others won't take too kindly if the Gourmet ghouls truly decides to proceed with that plan.

"Why a dove like you would keep Anteiku and even my family in the shadows while you're off painting the streets red as you enforce the act against ghouls?" Resting his chin on the back of his hand, leaning on the table slightly, he smirked to himself as he dug around for some information on the dove. Tsukiyama was half serious, he didn't really care too much to be completely serious because he truly doesn't sense no ill intent from Yuzuki. May it be due to old traditions or simply because the dove just doesn't intend to harm anyone near her, and certainly it'll be interesting to see how that ends for her.

Tsukiyama raised a brow, suppressing the smug grin that tempted to cross his lips as he joked with her, "Isn't that against the law~? To harbor ghouls."

"I don't care much for that law. It's pure nonsense if you ask me." Yuzuki shrugged her shoulder, not saying much in return because there wasn't a lot to talk about that hasn't been said before.

It wasn't a big issue on her part to go against the flow because really, she's been doing a lot of things that are questionable for so long that it's just part of her life now. Being a hybrid gave little-to-no-chance for any other option but to walk the path that few take, which means being shunned or be killed.

"Hmm... Maybe, another day we can talk more since I really want to know about your new life," Tsukiyama lightly tapped the table, preparing to excuse himself, but he made sure Yuzuki knew that they'll cross paths again.

Jokingly, he brought up the dove's old hobby of hers when they were children, but his eyes landed into the violin case that Yuzuki kept close. "If you still play piano then maybe we can see who's truly the talented pianist, but it appears you moved onto a different instrument."

"Some things haven't changed with you, Tsukiyama," Yuzuki offered a small smile, closing her eyes, she retorted, "I can sense it."

"We'll see about that," Tsukiyama stood, bidding his farewell and unsurprising, he was far too formal and over the top for a simple 'goodbye'. "Au revoir Yuzuki."

Yuzuki shook her head, a soft chuckle escaped her at his quirky personality, which wasn't something she deals with on a every day basis. Bidding her own farewell with a simple nod in return before she could finish her cup of coffee in silence.

"Hurry up and go away already, you're getting in the way, you creep," Touka called out to him, hurrying the Gourmet to leave the shop. She wasn't in the mood for whatever he's up to nor did she want any of his business leading back to Antekui, one way or another. Touka simply didn't want anything to do with him nor any ties to the shop.

If anything, she wants any troublemaker out of the ward, especially far away from Anteiku, and Touka has no shame in being harsh in order to keep the peace. Especially when she knows first hand who Tsukiyama is and how the ghoul behaves, someone who is nothing, but trouble, and annoying she'll add onto the list of reasons why he should leave.

Kaneki blinked at how blunt Touka was, seeing how she completely disregarded the fact that there were other costumers in the cafe as she basically kicked the man out with little to no care. A part of him wanted to tell her not to since they're currently working, but Kaneki knew not to pester Touka on anything, so he left it alone.

"You're completely inelegant..." Tsukiyama sighed, disappointed to see how Touka's attitude hasn't changed much from the times he ran into her back then.

"Very well," Shaking his head, Tsukiyama didn't argue as he bid his farewell to the newest employee of Anteiku, "See you Kaneki-kun."

Taking his leave, Tsukiyama already decided and he's going to look forward to his plan. Closing the door behind him as he left the cafe, but he took one more glance inside the shop before he went on his way.

"...Let's meet again." A smile creeped across his lips, Tsukiyama knew he'll definitely see Kaneki again, and that he was certain.

Meanwhile, Kaneki set the tray back into their place but he couldn't help looking at the door where the ghoul left through. Kaneki felt something off from Tsukiyama and certainly what Touka shared with him about the "nuisance" of the ward might all be true. An odd and uneasy vibe came off the ghoul, but Kaneki will leave it alone and hope not to cross paths with anymore trouble.

Moving back towards the dove, not sure if he should meddle or not, but Kaneki looked down at her, "Yuzuki, uhh... who is he?"

"You don't have to worry much over it," Yuzuki assured him it wasn't anything, but she indeed explain why she was with Tsukiyama. "We were associates when were younger, when I still had my parents and well, he wanted to catch up on some things."

"So friends?"

"More or less, but I believe acquaintance is a better word."

"He's the Gourmet, right?"

"Yes."

"Are you going to...?" Kaneki couldn't bring himself to finish his thought, but certainly she knew where he was going. Will she be doing her job as an investigator and remove Tsukiyama or will she leave the ghoul alone like she's done to others.

"No," Shaking her head, clearing up her intentions revolving the ghoul, "His family has been greatly involved with mine, from my father's side, so our affairs never harmed one another. So even now, I won't do anything and I'll do my best to keep him out of trouble."

If it's possible

"Won't you get into trouble?" He was more worried of the possible consequences that might derive from her actions, and Kaneki knows that she can work around it, but for how long can she go undetected until she's caught by others in CCG.

Yuzuki sighed, leaning her head on top of her laced fingers, resting her chin there as she briefly thought back to her parents for a moment. She had nothing else to say on the topic aside from not wanting to tarnish the allies her parents had.

"He is connected to something that I can't erase nor do I wish to taint whatever relations my parents formed." Her expression soften, she'll openly admit she's just too emotional invested in people, "You can even say I'm too optimistic, have my hopes too high for people."

It might just bite me in the end

"Oh..."

Lowering his eye, he thought about her words a bit longer. Understanding the flaw of it, but is it really bad to hope that people will morally choose the correct path. Glancing over to see Touka walk towards their direction, he moved behind the dove while the girl stood in front of the table.

"Why do you always get involved with losers, but nonetheless a creep like that guy?" Touka snorted, venting about the unwanted visitor, but what bothered her the most was the fact that Yuzuki was involved. She was curious to know why the dove was hanging around someone like Tsukiyama.

Looking over to the waitress, Yuzuki chuckled to herself as she poked fun at the girl, "Would you be considered a loser too, Touka?"

"Aren't you funny," Rolling her eyes at the response, Touka was serious as she firmly reminded the dove who's she is messing with, "He's a nuisance to the Ward and you know it."

It was more of a warning to an extent, not wanting to see anymore dove activity from any other Investigator entering the Ward. Also taking into account of past experience Touka had when dealing with Tsukiyama. So she's only trying to keep them from bringing trouble while also wanting to keep the peace within the Ward.

"I'm aware of it, Touka, so don't remind me," Yuzuki nodded, shutting her eyes as she sighed heavily. She knew where the girl was coming from and of course she'll heed her advise.

"I just don't like that creep, and I don't want to deal with his mess if he stirs anything up here." Touka muttered to herself as she walked away from the table, but the girl was just trying to keep the peace or whatever peace there is so none of them get wrapped up in trouble.

Not again and not so soon.

It's the last thing she wants right now.

Kaneki watched Touka leave, seeing how she went back to the counter and handle some small chores until they're called to tend to a costumer.

He shifted his attention back to Yuzuki for a moment while he considered what he wanted to say.

"...Yuzuki?"

The dove sensed something from the way his tone shifted from a few minutes ago, she "Yes,"

Shifting in his spot, Kaneki took a minute to rethink his words before finally asking, "After I get out of work, would you... would you like to join me to the bookstore?"

Yuzuki smiled, tilting her head back to get a proper look on him as she accepted his invite, "I don't mind joining you."

"Do you want anything else," Kaneki fought back the silly smile he made at her acceptances, and he tried to return to his job as a server in hopes he could shake off the flustering feelings he had within him.

"I'm fine. Thank you."

"Hey!"

Touka called out, scolding him with a scolding glare from where she stood from behind the counter preparing coffee, and the ghoul shook her head as she sighed to herself, That moron... slacking off...

"S-sorry!" Kaneki jumped, quickly excusing himself as he hurried off to focusing on the other costumers that might need his services. Giving a sheepish smile over to the dove, "I'll be working, but we'll go after my shift."

Yuzuki nodded back, giggling at how timid he was, but she was fine waiting for him, "I'll wait."

It'll give her time to get some stuff done before they go on their little adventure to the bookstore, and she'll use this time to just sort out her thoughts and plans for later work related tasks.

3rd Pov

Tsukiyama held his chin, pondering over the new information he observed and gathered, and the ghoul smiled at the plan he fabricated.

"Oh, I see clearly now."

Continuing down the street, leaving Anteiku behind him, but he couldn't help himself from thinking about the upcoming days till he acts upon his plans. A new game, and an interesting meal that will top his previous prey, but he'll take this challenge and he has no intentions of giving up.

A/N: Thank you for reading! I truly appreciate all of your patiences and support, and I'm happy to be back with a new chapter and hopefully a handful of them before I return to school.

I'm fully aware that it's been a so long since my last update, but don't worry I didn't abandon this fic. I have been busy with some things and put most of my fics to the side until I managed to motivate myself back into taking part of my hobbies such as writing. So forgive me again. I'll try my best to upload more frequent.

I can't believe Tg:re has been announced to be animated and I'm not sure how to take the information, but I'm looking forward to it being animated regardless of past adaptations. Wonder what you guys think about the anime and the latest chapters of Tg:re and the Episodes that have already aired? I've only seen some parts, but no full episodes, and I don't think I'll really watch it, but I'll like to hear what you all think!

Also, are any of you familiar or fans of Boku no Hero Academia? Cuz I got into the manga late last year between the seasons it was airing, so I checked out the manga and I'm hooked into it. I'll have to catch up with the anime, so another show to watch during my break and along with the 2nd season of Snk and the 3rd when it airs! So don't be surprised when I end up creating a story for bnha because I already have ideas outlined for one. I hope I'll just have time to write because lately, I've lacked free time compared to when I first started out writing my stories back in my late year in high school.

Now, I'll respond to a handful of reviews and just talk for a bit with you all, so forgive me for the long A/N again.

-Since I've gotten a few that has asked about Yuzuki's age, I'll give some information on it and answering the question.

My OC- Yuzuki, she's currently 18 years old as of now (turning 18 at some point before she moved to the 20th Ward). I believe Shini Kurogane, another reviewer before has placed some of the characters in order of their age with the information I mentioned within the story (Chapter 11, I think). I'm aware there might be some confusion for Yuzuki's age in how I worded things or some interactions between characters. But I can't give a better explanation than Shini Kurogane, who left a review clearing that note and forming their take on it, which is correct in how I was trying to portray it. So shout out to them.

I'll still give a rundown for it.

Based on their birthdays: She's younger than Kaneki (18 but he'll be 19 within the year set), Hide (who'll turn 19 before her), Juuzou (who'll be 19 before her). So Yuzuki is currently 18 as of now, and I doubt it'll change until I reach a certain point where characters will age up in time.

Also, due to how Juuzou calls her older sister at times causes confusion for characters within the story and for readers as well, however, there is a reason why I decided to do so. It's because of his childish behavior, Juuzou tends refers to her as an older sibling (and the full explanation should be address some point within future chapters), and at times Yuzuki will call him older brother because technically he is older.

I will like to say that this little mix up between the two of them referring each other as siblings will play later when characters develop further down the line, such as :re position that I have ideas for (And for manga readers, I believe they'll know due to how his character has changed since TG). Something I hope to eventually get to with my own spin since I have a layout in how I want to format the story. But only time will tell if I get to it due to my havoc schedule. So I hope I have time to write and update and further develop the story to reach those moments I have planned.

Also, since I'm talking about ages and how characters address each other, I'll explain another involving Eto and Yuzuki.

I'm aware Eto is 24 at this point of time in the story, she is older, but due to her petite stature and her behavior when she's only dressed in her Aogiri executive attire, she just passes off younger to those who aren't aware of her true age.

For why Eto refers to her as older sister is merely a taunt of some sorts as well as to confuse the people around them who do notice their interactions. A mix up that only serves to toy with others, but the two of them are aware of it, so it's a little game between the two of them. To mock since their relationship is built between a mortal understanding of sorts, as well as partners on sense that require the two of them to cooperate at times due to their personal ties to valuable assets on their own fields.

-Forgive me for the long A/N, but it's been awhile-almost two years since I last updated and I decided to respond and chat with you all.

-I currently have Chap 16 half way done, so I'll be working on editing it soon and finishing up Chap 17, which is also half way done. I have decided to shorten chaps and spilt some apart in order to speed up updates.

Which, I'll happily provide a preview right here!

Preview Chapter 16:

"I basically knew the place like the back of my hand." Yuzuki smiled back at the old memories she held close to her heart. Recalling how she'll remembered almost every single book within her mother's bookstore, and how her little old self would gladly search for whatever book someone needed without a problem.

Her days were spent surrounded by books or instruments, depending on where she chose to spend her time with. Would it be with her mother who handled books, or with her father who submerged himself with music, but whatever choice she made. None of them left her feeling bored or alone because she had something to learn everyday she spent with her parents in their jobs.

"Enough to fool around by misplacing books."Laughing, she tapped her walking cane against her foot as she covered her mouth at the little pranks she used to do during her time with her beloved mother.

Pausing for a moment, Yuzuki could find herself reliving the old memory, even if it was for a second, she could see it all like it happened yesterday. A memory she hasn't called back to for years now, but going out with Kaneki to the bookstore just brought her back to the old days where her life was normal. How her smaller self would join her father in messing with some books as a joke, but Yuzuki would always remember where they were so her mother wouldn't be too upset.

Kaneki couldn't help himself from laughing alongside her, jokingly remarking on her childish stunts, and he didn't bother to think as the words fell from him.

"You monster-" Kaneki's eyes widen as the words left his mouth and he was quick to jump at apologizing while fighting back the heat spreading across his face. "Ah- What I-I didn't mean it like that-!"

Yuzuki gave him a quick nudge with her cane while laughing it off, "Keep going."

She knew he meant it as a joke, and of course, it was an awful prank for any bookworm. Misarranging books might as well be a living nightmare for any book lover. Something her own mother would sigh in defeat whenever she would books out of their rightful place, but Yuzuki could remember the smile her mother would wear each time she returned the books to their proper place.

Kaneki didn't say anything else after that as he moved along to the area that he needed to go to. He'll spare a few glances over to the dove to check for any possible signs that he might've hurt her feelings. The last time he used the word 'monster' made him rethink everything he once knew, and he hopes that the dove doesn't bear anything against him for saying such a thing. Even if it was meant to be a joke, a distasteful joke in his opinion. But he was relieved to see that Yuzuki didn't seem bothered at all, still holding a faint smile as she followed closely, which was enough to ease his nervous.

Yuzuki followed after him, cane in hand as she swept the floor while keeping an ear out for any strange noise, but also using whatever sight she had to keep her close. Yuzuki didn't want to bother him of intrude, so she decided to wonder in the nearby sections instead until Kaneki found the book he was looking for.

Until then, hope you have a good day wherever you are :)