#317 - Chapter 314 Parents' Meeting
“I’m a staff member at this coffee shop, my name is Irimi Kaya.”
“I’m also a staff member, my name is Koma Enji.”
Irimi Kaya and Koma Enji also introduced themselves to Kirishima Arata.
Afterward, Amau Shirayuki briefly explained to Irimi Kaya and Koma Enji what had happened to Kirishima Arata.
Only then did they understand that Touka's father had not been resurrected but had been captured by the CCG for experimentation.
“Oh right, isn’t Touka supposed to go to the parents' meeting this afternoon? It just so happens that Touka's father is back.”
At this moment, Irimi Kaya suddenly said.
“Yes, it's perfect timing to have Touka's father go to the parents' meeting.”
Koma Enji also said.
“Parents' meeting…”
Kirishima Arata was a little surprised, “So Touka is still in school?”
After so many years, he thought Touka wouldn't want to continue studying in human society.
“Yes, the manager told me to go to school.”
Kirishima Touka said, “Working here also gives me a salary, which can cover the expenses for tuition, food, and lodging.”
“So that’s how it is… When that Manager Yoshimura comes back, I must thank him properly.”
Kirishima Arata said.
Although Kirishima Arata didn't know Yoshimura Kuzen, their views were very similar.
Both were friendly to humans and believed that Touka should study hard in school.
Because this would allow her to better integrate into human society and have a better life in the future.
“Dad, why don't you go back upstairs and rest well first? If you can go to the parents' meeting this afternoon…”
Kirishima Touka said.
If possible, she definitely hoped that her father could attend her parents' meeting.
“Yeah.”
Kirishima Arata nodded with a smile.
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When the investigators searched the entire CCG laboratory building without success, they mobilized all the surveillance footage.
Through the surveillance footage, they already knew who the target was.
That attire and white mask, although the footage was not very clear, it could be judged that it should be [Eyepatch].
And the rabbit mask beside [Eyepatch] had already been designated as S-class by the CCG, [Rabbit].
“It’s actually [Eyepatch]… Why did he rescue [Corpse Collector]? Do they know each other?”
This matter had already been reported to Director Washuu and Kishou Arima, who received more detailed information as soon as possible.
Because he had no clue, he asked Marude Itsuki in front of him, “Maru, what do you think about this matter?”
“I guess those guys have already discovered that we have developed powerful Ghoul Quinques through [Corpse Collector], and want to weaken our strength in this way.”
Marude Itsuki hesitated for a moment before speaking.
Because he was not sure of [Eyepatch]'s motive, he was just speculating.
“Yes, for the time being, this hypothesis is more reasonable. Now that we have lost the material for Ghoul Quinques, it is indeed very difficult…”
Washuu Kishou was a little anxious for a while.
Originally, if the Ghoul Quinques were continuously improved and new models were launched, and even mass production was achieved, the strength of all CCG investigators could be qualitatively improved, but now…
Without the blessing of Ghoul Quinques, it would be even more difficult for them to deal with the entire [Aogiri Tree] led by [Eyepatch].
“The investigators who were sent to the laboratory building have repeatedly watched the surveillance footage of [Eyepatch]'s invasion during that time period, but they can't see at all how [Eyepatch] and [Rabbit] left the laboratory building.”
Marude Itsuki said in a deep voice.
“Maybe it’s because their speed is too fast, and the surveillance can’t capture their figures?”
Washuu Kishou said.
“Maybe that’s the case. In short, the problem we are facing now is very serious. What should we do…”
A sense of powerlessness surged into Marude Itsuki's heart.
The main reason is that the enemies they face are too powerful to guard against.
If the CCG in the past was only slightly suppressed by the ghouls, but overall it was still evenly matched, then now they are completely suppressed by the ghouls…
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Otherwise, Kirishima Touka, who was still in school, would have been targeted by the CCG long ago.
Therefore, as long as he was not discovered by the CCG investigators, it was still no problem for Kirishima Arata to attend a parents' meeting for Kirishima Touka.
Moreover, to prevent accidents, Amau Shirayuki also prepared a mask and a hat for Kirishima Arata, so he could wear a mask and a hat to attend the parents' meeting.
In this way, even if the CCG issued a wanted order throughout Tokyo afterward, with Kirishima Arata's headshot on the wanted order, it would not affect Touka's normal schooling.
After a midday of walking practice, Kirishima Arata was now able to walk normally.
At this time, he and Touka went to school together.
Walking on the road, Kirishima Arata suddenly asked, “Touka, your boyfriend should be human, right?”
“Yes, although he seems to have the ability of a ghoul, the scent on him is indeed human.”
Kirishima Touka nodded and said, “And he is also a ghoul investigator.”
“He’s actually a ghoul investigator?”
This surprised Kirishima Arata very much.
After all, he had been in contact with ghoul investigators, and most of them were not people who could get along well with ghouls.
Especially Arima Kishou, who killed his wife, and Mado Kureo, who captured him back then…
Therefore, Kirishima Arata really couldn't have a good impression of ghoul investigators. It was already good enough that he didn't indiscriminately hate the investigators.
“Yes, although he is a ghoul investigator, he has saved me and everyone many times, including Dad, who was also rescued by him.”
Kirishima Touka said, “Or rather, he now has another identity at the same time, which is the ghoul leader who poses the greatest threat to the CCG…”
“……”
It could be seen that Kirishima Arata looked blank at this time, after all, he had been imprisoned for so many years and basically didn't know anything.
Seeing this, Kirishima Touka continued, “It would take a long time to explain these things, let me tell you slowly.”
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Kirishima Touka roughly told Kirishima Arata about her encounter and acquaintance with Shirayuki, and what happened later.
Only then could Kirishima Arata understand what Touka was talking about.
“I see, now I understand why Touka would fall in love with him.”
Kirishima Arata nodded slightly.
Kirishima Touka was a little shy, “... I'm not explaining to you why I like him, I just want to say that that guy is different from ordinary humans and investigators.”
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