Tokyo Ghoul one shots

A lot alike (Hide x Eto) -Part 2

Hide held his phone close to his chest, planning for that date with the Sen Takatsuki. It was nighttime, and the date is tomorrow. Hide got off at 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. He would typically get home at 4:30 to 5:30, so maybe around 6:00 p.m. would do. Best to check with Takatsuki. He starts texting her.

-Hey, it's me, Hideyoshi. The weirdo at the book signing.

Hide waits for a response.

-Yeah, I know you, what's up? ^-^
-Uh, welll...just want to check something with you.
-Which is...?
-The time we get to meet up...
-Oh! Did you figure it out?
-Uh, well I need to get your input on it...
-Ok~! What time can we?
-Well I was thinking at six tomorrow.
-P.m. or A.m.?
-P.m., of course...! XD
-You're very silly. But I might be a little late, is that alright...?
-Sure, as long as you get there, it's fine.
-Thanks, cutie~! ♥

With that, the conversation ends. But that last word Sen had said, just the thought makes Hide blush a deep red. "Cutie."

It was the next day, and Hide was in a bit of a rush to leave work; Marude takes notice of this.

"Whoa, Nagachika, what's with the rush? Any plans tonight?"

Hide just nods. "Yeah pretty much, sorry." But Marude dismisses his apology. "Nonsense, everyone has plans to get to. Hell, I even have plans I just want to get to!" The old man laughs out loud. Hide then bows and heads out to the door.

On his way, he meets up with Amon, Akira, and Seidou. "Oh, hey Hideyoshi! Say, Amon, Mado and I are heading out to the pub, wanna join?" Seidou had asked. Hide shakes his head gently. "Can't, I already made plans for tonight. Also to mention...I don't drink. Sorry..."

"Oh, that's alright! Maybe-" And with that, Hide runs off. "...Next time...?" Seidou had finished his own sentence.

Seidou turns to Mado and Amon for their input. "What's going on with him...?" They just shrug, then Amon responds. "People can make plans for themselves Seidou, it's really none of our business." Seidou pauses. "...I guess you're right."

Hide gets home and tried to find some of his nicer clothes. He ends up finding his yellow and white sweater, as well as some black dress pants. He was content with the findings, so he puts them on.

Hide knew though that he couldn't go to the date empty handed, maybe flowers will do...? Does she even like flowers? Well, one way to find out. A little "all or nothing" type of situation for him.

He quickly got to the flower shop, and asked about flowers and their symbolism. The rose, a passionate and romantic kind of flower. Too corny for this occasion. The daisy, a flower to represent innocence and purity. A little better, but still doesn't seem like Takatsuki's style. Then there was the Erica flower, a flower to symbolize sadness, loss, and despair. This felt more like Takatsuki. "I would like an Erica, please." "A single flower, or a  bouquet of flowers." "A single, please." It would be awkward to give a bouquet of flowers on the first date. He has to be subtle about this. He pays, then leaves.

Hide checks the time. 5:48 a.m. He still had time to spare, but he continues his way to the cafe. Hide practices the conversation he might have with Sen Takatsuki to himself.

"Hey Takatsuki, it's good to meet you again..." Hide pauses and thinks to himself. 'No, no, no. Too formal Hideyoshi! You need to be yourself.' He continues. "Hey, Takatsuki! I brought you a flower, I know, I know, I'm the best!" Then Hide thinks about Kaneki... 'No...not like that ether. You can't...do that.' Hide is then in front of the cafe, finally. It looks as if Takatsuki isn't there yet, so he takes his seat and continues to practice.