If you died ~ Joker Juuzou Suzuya x Reader fanfiction

Short memories : II

Rin's POV

I began to cover my mouth and clench my eyes shut, a couple of tears still escaping. It was too difficult. Not only was the Owl Suppression Operation a failure but it caused too many lives.

I calmed down and took a seat next to Shinohara's bed, my hands on my knees as I focused on the ground. I was honestly surprised Suzuya even cared for him. I remember Amon telling me about what happened at the sudden attack from Aogiri, and what happened with Suzuya.

To summarize, Suzuya and Amon got into a little argument in the middle of battle due to Suzuya abandoning Shinohara, causing him to get badly injured. Juuzou then proceeded to blatantly state how he wouldn't care if he died.

This scene spread like wildfire across the CCG, despite it not being actual news. This was half of what created Suzuya's image and reputation. People saw Suzuya as heartless, inhumane, and some of even suggested him being half ghoul due to his... Past.

His past was literally mentioned like that. His... Past. It was only mentioned and never told to me. Even Seidou refused.

"Just know he has basically associated with ghouls his entire life."

Seidou never even specified. I couldn't judge him considering I knew so little about him.

After a couple of minutes I realized just mentioning Suzuya's name caused me to think so much about him. I couldn't help it, he was so different. Most people who had a similar thought process as mines would solely focus on judging him, but I was more open minded.

I remember the day he became a Rank 2 very clearly. It only happened approximately 5 months ago. That day seemed kind of harsh considering he was gaining. Shinohara was there for Suzuya though.

~ flashback

At this moment the ceremony put together commenced. It was normal and annual, made to name the investigators who ranked up. Some received large awards and other received a congratulations. They called names. Halfway through people lost interest and had small conversations, silent as they were still respectful to the host.

"Next we have," the man pulled out his next sheet of paper "Juuzou Suzuya! Who will now be raising to a rank 2! Can we get a round of applause!" The room was silent, even I was slightly surprised.

Everyone watched as Suzuya stood up suddenly from his seat, the normal grin on his face never changed, even though he was literally raising to a rank 2. He didn't seem to care, as if his position didn't matter but he still kind of seemed to be enjoying the occasion.

(just know I took this from the manga)

As he skipped up to the stares, he would let out occasional muffled hums in random tunes, they never seemed to say consistent.

He passed me who was sitting next to Akira, not acknowledging our existence. It didn't matter to me though.

I could hear small whispers coming around me. Some were whispers, others were actually audible.

"Him? How can he rank up so quickly? Have you seen him on the battle field? He's a monster! Inhumane!" I man behind me whispered yet failing to be quiet to his coworker.

"I know right? He should've been left at the restaurant where they found him. It's too late for this kid anyways."

Restaurant...

He worked in a restaurant?

"I even bet he was raised to be sympathetic with ghouls. Such a vile person shouldn't be given the privileges to move forward. Far to dangerous." The chatter soon was the only other thing filling the room besides Suzuya giggling and giving a close eyed grin once he reached the host.