Chapter IV: Afterlife
"…" Furuta opened his eyes and he saw figures towering over him. One of them is a beautiful woman that somewhat strongly resembles Nimura and beside her is a man that he is well-familiar with. They are both around their 30s. He realized he's sleeping under a sakura tree, petals falling beautifully.
"Nimura" The man smiled. "You sleep too much"
"You are—" His eyes widened in surprised and he can't believe what he is seeing.
"You grew up into a very handsome man just like what Kishou and Chika told me but Hairu said you never had any girlfriend. I thought you could have given me a grandchild. Come, they are waiting. Kishou might be with his girlfriend and her family. I wish you met a beautiful lady too like Eto-chan" Lady Furuta wrapped her arms around their son.
"Mom" Souta cling into her like a lost child "Mom… I am so sorry… If only I wasn't born—you could—" He buried his face into the crook of her neck.
"Oh dear one… I am always glad you were born. Never in my entire life have I regretted giving birth to you"
"They killed you because of me"
"Not true. It's my fault Nimura because I showed weakness and I failed in protecting her and you too" Tsuneyoshi said. He tilts their son's chin, forcing him to look at the older man. All he wanted for this boy is to live a normal life as much as possible but the boy chose the opposite of it. "I am really sorry Nimura"
"Let's go" His mother stood up and holding out her hand, his father did the same thing. Reluctant, Furuta hold their hand. He walked with them while talking about a lot of things. When they reached their destination, he stared at the villa near a lake and Nimura was surprised to see Shio, Rikai, Chika and his wife, Hairu, Kishou and heck even Eto's family is with them.
"Oi Washuu" Eto slapped him hard across his cheek. "I feel much better! Hahaha!" Eto laughed but there is not sign of hatred on her face or tone.
"Damn you fucking woman! What was that for?!" Nimura rubbed his cheek.
"Do you kiss your mom using that mouth?"
"Fucking give me a break—"
"I will only say this once so you better listen to me" Eto pulled him. "Thank you for saving me from becoming V's puppet by taking away the control of my body from them. Damn you too! You could have had told me what you were after you blasted me with your oh so awesome kagune and not leaving me while contemplating what Super Peace is"
"You refused to cooperate with me and you tried to eat me. I could say it was a self-defense on my part" Souta puffed his reddened cheek.
"Nimura" Kishou ruffled his brother's hair.
"Kishou-san— I—"
"Welcome home"
"Ah— I am home"
"Hey! I am hungry! When are we going to eat this?" Shio shouted at them as he stared at the barbecue on the grills
"Shio! Don't touch that!" Rikai scolded the younger one.
"But Hairu is already eating one!"
"I am not! I just—" She jerked away once the barbecue on her hand was stolen by Shio.
"We should all eat" Ukina beckon for everyone to sit down. Kuzen is brewing coffee for them and Chika is flirting with his wife.
"Nimura!" Chika waved his hand towards him. Souta was so embarrassed at the attention they are giving him. Living alone in a secluded place somewhat made him avoid as many as he can and the others forgot about his existence too but now they are willingly giving him the attention he always craved.
"You are late" A familiar voice said. Souta turned his head around to see a familiar face. The source of the voice tackled him on the ground, a familiar action they used to do towards each other as children.
"Rize" His back hit the grassy field. The woman towering above him is the last person he is expecting to see.
"I missed you. I always do. Nimura—"
"…"
"I asked Kaneki-san to send me here to where I can be with you without worrying about anything else and to make sure you won't find another girl. You said you want to be with me even if we are grandma and grandpa. Did that change?"
"I am so sorry" Furuta sat up and he wrapped his arms around her as he cried his heart out. "I am so sorry for hurting everyone—"
"You never changed at all. You are still a crybaby but I love that part of you too. I love everything about you, Nimura" Rize teased her half-brother and lover. "I am sorry too for causing you such trouble and letting you wait for me. I won't leave anymore"
"I never saw Furuta cried before and they said tears are beautiful because it is a reflection of your real feelings" Shio darted his attention to the distraught demi-human.
"I think it is a proof of how he's always been guilty of everything he did" Rikai smiled. "I don't hate him at all"
"We should tell that to him later so he doesn't have to worry anymore but we have to punish him first for being a self-destructive asshole!" Hairu announced. She pulled her half-siblings and slings her arms on their shoulder while watching Souta.