cynical : haise

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["I'm really happy this way."

'But is your happiness genuine?']

Following him was hard. For the past 3 years, he just took you for another investigator. When he would pass by you in the hallways, he would greet you.

"Ah! Good morning [last name]!"

Last name basis, huh? It was painful, even as a ghoul, you couldn't do anything knowing your contract with Arima.

"You know, we went to a cafe named :re today. Their coffee was really something and the waitress was really pretty."

Of course, Sasaki or not, he would still pick Touka over you.

That's when you lost it.

"[last name]!"

You ran away, far away, ignoring Sasaki's calls and met your friend. The only one who could truly understand you,

The rain.

There, you went down to you knees and cried,

And cried,

And cried.

You wailed and screamed, but you knew no one can help you, after all,

Ghouls weren't welcomed, were they?

"[name]."

How long has it been? Was that Sasaki's voice you heard?

"[name]..."

It was Yomo, he happened to find you during a mission. Why didn't Sasaki come after you?

"Why won't you join me?"

Yomo held out a hand for you. Will you accept it or not?

Unconsciously, you placed your hand and accepted his offer.

---

The next day, the CCG was reported of [last name] [first name]'s retirement, and Haise couldn't do anything about it.

All he could was regret and try to follow where you are going, if he could.

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"Sassan, are you really treating us?!"

"Hn."

"Be thankful for once Urie!"

"A-Are you sure? I could pay for mine."

"Don't worry! My nose Kagune tells me that's it's worth it."

Touka welcomed them with her smile and seated them down, they sat down on a table which happened to be in front of the bar.

Haise couldn't think straight, there you were, smiling and humming while making coffee.

You were absolutely beautiful, you cut your long [h/c] hair short, which even made you prettier. Your [e/c] which seemed dull, were now sparkling, how was that even possible? You were the definition of grace and beauty, did a creature like you even exist?

"Touka-chan, you can take a break now, I'll take over."

Ah, your voice, as smooth as ever.

You patted Touka's back and smiled whilst doing a thumbs up.

"Good job today!"

You took out your note pad and pen, walking over to their table.

"Welcome to :re, what will you get?"

The group seemed to freeze at your appearance, you were so close all this time? Yet they didn't even expect to find you working here. The one that seems to be at most shock was Sasaki, once he found his voice, he spoke.

"[name]."

"Haise."

All he could do now is to try to love you even more.