Soon, Ryuuji and Renji Yoshimura arrived at a reception room on the second floor of the Anteiku coffee shop.
As Ryuuji pushed the door open, everyone waiting inside the room turned their gaze towards the doorway.
Kousen Yoshimura, Kaneki Ken, Nishio Nishiki, Kaya Irimi, Enji Koma, and Mr. Fueguchi were all seated on the sofas in the room. Only Touka Kirishima leaned against the wall, arms crossed over her chest, her expression very somber.
"You're back!" Kousen Yoshimura murmured.
"Yes!" Ryuuji nodded, and then he and Renji Yoshimura entered the room and closed the door behind them.
"Renji, Ryuuji, please share your thoughts on this matter!" Kousen Yoshimura, acting as the leader, inquired of Ryuuji and Renji Yoshimura.
At this moment, Touka Kirishima gave Ryuuji a meaningful look, seemingly hinting at something.
"First of all, I am deeply saddened by Ryoko's situation. However, in the short term, I believe it is best not to act against the White Heron. During these special times, we should remain calm. Therefore, regarding revenge for Ryoko, I believe we should postpone it for a while." Renji Yoshimura, being senior to Ryuuji, expressed his opinion before Ryuuji.
"Uncle Renji is absolutely right. Mr. Fueguchi, what has happened cannot be changed. Hinami has already lost her mother, so she cannot lose her father as well. You are Hinami's last remaining family. Therefore, I hope you can temporarily set aside your hatred. As for Madam Ryoko's matter, we will definitely give you an explanation!" Ryuuji said, looking at Mr. Fueguchi at this moment.
Hearing Ryuuji's words, Touka Kirishima's expression grew even more displeased. She couldn't help but retort, "The CCG has already bullied us to our doorstep, why should we still back down?! Is it good to let Hinami live in hatred every day? If we don't avenge Madam Ryoko, won't that be too pitiful for Mr. Fueguchi and Hinami?!"
"What's pitiful isn't the inability to seek revenge. What's truly pitiful is being bound by revenge, living each day with hatred as a companion, unable to live one's own life!" Kousen Yoshimura said, looking at Touka Kirishima at this moment.
His words were not only for Mr. Fueguchi but also, more importantly, for Touka Kirishima. Since Touka Kirishima's parents were also killed by CCG {Ghoul} investigators, Kousen Yoshimura knew Touka Kirishima would be particularly sensitive to Hinami's plight.
Having been accurately described by Kousen Yoshimura, Touka Kirishima knew in her heart that she was indeed filled with hatred. Madam Ryoko's death had reminded her of her own parents.
Finally, Touka Kirishima, feeling extremely conflicted, suddenly rushed out of the room.
The reason for Touka Kirishima's reaction was her unwillingness for Hinami to end up like herself.
No one made any move to stop or call out to Touka Kirishima. However, Renji Yoshimura subtly signaled Ryuuji.
"I'll go check on her, lest she does something impulsive!" Ryuuji immediately chased after her.
In fact, even if Renji Yoshimura hadn't signaled, Ryuuji would have chased after her. After all, Ryuuji knew Touka Kirishima's personality; she was someone who tended to act impulsively and casually.
Then, Kousen Yoshimura looked at Mr. Fueguchi again. Mr. Fueguchi was the one who needed stabilizing the most at this moment.
"Mr. Fueguchi, what Ryuuji just said is very true. You are Hinami's only remaining family. She cannot be without a father, so you must remain calm for now. Believe me, Ryoko would not want you to seek revenge for her; she would want you to live well with Hinami."
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