Hakino Saoshi is a university student in Kamii University, a good friend of Kaneki and Hide. Yet, in truth, no one really knew him. They only knew his name, his age, his classes, and his "past". But is it truly his past? After Kaneki is turned into a ghoul, Kaneki finally knows who Saoshi is, and is entirely interested in the man who calls himself Hakino Saoshi. (set in episode 1, season 1)