"Okay, thank you."
After receiving the deposit, Yakuchi Kei left immediately and headed directly to Kamii University.
Although Yoshimura Kuzen was well aware of the consequences of this human youth getting so close to Kamishiro Rize, he would not express any opinion.
In his eyes, Yakuchi Kei was just an ordinary human. Although he, as a Ghoul, no longer wished to harm humans, he would not take risks for a stranger.
Yoshimura Kuzen's attitude towards Kaneki Ken in the early stages of the original work was similar. When Kaneki Ken was first captured by Aogiri Tree, he was unwilling to risk rescuing Kaneki Ken, only changing his attitude later.
However, the act of rescuing Kaneki Ken later undoubtedly accelerated his own and Anteiku's demise, so his initial attitude towards Kaneki Ken was completely understandable.
...
Less than half an hour later.
Yakuchi Kei arrived at Kamii University on foot.
Since it was his first time attending school here, he was still very unfamiliar and could only slowly get accustomed to the place by following various signs.
According to the information provided by the system, he was a student in the Literature Department at this school, and he just needed to attend classes normally according to the schedule and timetable.
Since everyone was currently in their first year of university, even if the system hadn't interfered, no one would care if a new person suddenly appeared in the classroom.
Yakuchi Kei had no pressure listening to lectures in class. The courses were all liberal arts-oriented, and it was simply a matter of listening and taking notes.
For now, he didn't know anyone among his classmates. When class was over, he buried himself in reviewing, striving to become stronger while also not hindering his studies. This was like how even Touma Kamijou from 'A Certain Magical Index' had to dutifully attend school and tutoring every day.
After a morning, Yakuchi Kei's classes for the day were over. One could say that after noon, he was free to do whatever he wanted.
Japanese universities in the first and second years average just over four hours of class time per day, and this is halved by the third and fourth years. This is also why Kaneki Ken had so much time to drink coffee at Antique Coffee Shop every day in the original work.
Yakuchi Kei planned to have lunch at the school cafeteria soon, and then in the afternoon, he would go to Antique Coffee Shop to meet Kamishiro Rize. He certainly hadn't forgotten his agreement with Kamishiro Rize yesterday.
After ordering his meal in the cafeteria, he searched for a while before finding an empty four-person table to sit at. The cafeteria was packed with students at this time.
Just as he had started eating, someone walked up to him.
"Hello, may I sit here?"
Hearing the question, Yakuchi Kei immediately raised his eyes and saw a male around his age.
The other person had a very friendly smile on his face, and his delicate features gave off a gentle, effeminate impression. There was a mole under the eyelashes of his right eye.
Nimura Furuta (Student Period)
Upon recognizing the other person's face, Yakuchi Kei's chopsticks paused for a moment. Wasn't this Nimura Furuta?
Although it was true that Nimura Furuta was studying at Kamii University at this point in the timeline, was it such a coincidence that he ran into him in such a large school?
Apparently, it wasn't a coincidence. According to Yakuchi Kei's understanding, Nimura Furuta had been monitoring Kamishiro Rize at this time and was likely already planning the 'construction site rebar incident'.
Since he was monitoring Kamishiro Rize, he must have known that he and Kamishiro Rize were ostensibly dating.
Although Kaneki Ken secretly admired Kamishiro Rize for a long time in the original work, he never truly became her boyfriend.
But Yakuchi Kei confessed to Kamishiro Rize and successfully started dating her right away, so it was normal for Nimura Furuta to be unable to sit still after hearing about it.
"Of course, no problem."
Yakuchi Kei also politely said to Nimura Furuta.
He was a little curious about what Nimura Furuta intended to do by approaching him.
"Thank you~"
However, Nimura Furuta did nothing else. He simply sat across from Yakuchi Kei and ate his meal normally.
[Ding! The Host dines with Nimura Furuta and receives a reward: 1 Fusion Point!]
Yakuchi Kei wasn't entirely without gain; he inexplicably triggered the system's reward mechanism again.
But then again, in the eyes of both Eto Yoshimura and Nimura Furuta, he was just an ordinary human who happened to come into contact with Kamishiro Rize. At most, they would pretend to be passersby appearing beside him and wouldn't say much more to him.
...
Afternoon.
Yakuchi Kei arrived at Antique Coffee Shop again.
He noticed that Kamishiro Rize had arrived even earlier than him.
However, what caught his attention more was that he saw Kaneki Ken sitting at a table not far from Kamishiro Rize.
That scrawny young man with a student haircut, holding a copy of 'black goat's egg' in his hand, was indeed Kaneki Ken.
Kaneki Ken
Yakuchi Kei wasn't surprised to see Kaneki Ken here.
After all, Kaneki Ken was secretly in love with Kamishiro Rize at this time, and he would come to this coffee shop to secretly watch Kamishiro Rize whenever he had time. He probably didn't come yesterday because he was busy.
Yakuchi Kei had no intention of greeting Kaneki Ken, who didn't know him. Instead, he walked towards Kamishiro Rize.
"Sorry, Rize have I kept you waiting?"
Given his student status and being the same age as Kamishiro Rize, Yakuchi Kei felt that addressing her as "Rize " was the most appropriate.
"No, I just arrived too."
Kamishiro Rize said with a gentle smile.
Hearing the conversation between Yakuchi Kei and Kamishiro Rize, Kaneki Ken on the other side immediately became interested.
What's going on? That cute girl seems very familiar with Tenya Hakuyoru?
At this moment, Kaneki Ken had no mind for reading at all. He held the book as if he were reading, but his eyes were constantly peeking in their direction.
"By the way, Kei do you have other plans this afternoon? If not, how about we go out together?"
At this point, Kamishiro Rize suddenly suggested, "Although I've heard it from others, dating is the most basic way for couples to deepen their relationship."
"Okay, I'd also really like to go on a date with Rize ."
Yakuchi Kei readily agreed.
Upon hearing this conversation, Kaneki Ken immediately felt heartbroken.
He looked utterly devastated, unable to accept such a reality.
A date? A couple? That cute girl is already someone else's girlfriend?!
Just then, Yakuchi Kei's system was suddenly triggered again.
[Ding! Host activates mission, initiating God-tier Choice!]
[Choice One: Ignore the despondent Kaneki Ken. Reward: 1 Fusion Point!]
[Choice Two: Discuss Takatsuki Sen's works with Kaneki Ken, claiming to also be a fan of Takatsuki Sen. Reward: 10 Fusion Points!]
[Choice Three: Walk over and shout 'Kora!' at Kaneki Ken, and tell Kaneki Ken to mind his own business and not stare at his girlfriend. Reward: 20 Fusion Points!