Kaneki: O-Onee-chan why did you call Papa?!
Kaneki was completely stressed, as after his talk with his older sister Kotori Ai Higanbana.
She had immediately called their father on her phone, urging him to talk to their father.
Kotori: you know he's worried right? Besides you two should really talk to each other. Here go talk to Papa now.
Kotori handed Kaneki her ringing phone.
Kaneki: ...
Kaneki stared hesitantly at the ringing phone, seeing his father's name on the screen filled him with anxiety.
Kaneki's thoughts*
(Oh crap what do I do? Dad and Aiya Mama was definitely watching everything, they probably cried after seeing what I had done. I can't face them... I'm scared... I don't want to see them cry, I don't want to hurt them...)
Kaneki was afraid to face them, but luckily.
Kotori: It's alright Kaneki-chan.
His older sisters surprisingly warm voice calmed him down.
Kaneki: Haa~ fine I'll take it.
Grip!
Splash!
After taking her phone, Kaneki left via darkness travel.
Kotori: Good this will help Kaneki more.
Kotori smiled happily.
Kotori's thoughts*
(This will strengthen Kaneki-chan's relationship with Papa more, and will make them both stronger)
Kotori: okay I'll go deal with the other stuff for the time being then.
She then left the cafeteria to deal with other matters.
In Akuma Castle*
Kaneki: I'm surprised Akuma Castle was transported here. Haa~ alright let's do this.
Inside of Akuma Castle, Kaneki had calmed down tremendously he looked at the still ringing phone and then.
Click!
Answered.
"Kaneki?! What have you done?!"
Kaneki: Hey Papa... You've been watching?
"Of course I have! I've been worried since yesterday after a girl had thrown a rock at you!"
Kaneki: I see... I'm sorry for causing you and Aiya Mama to worry.
"You're right! You should apologize for making us worry!"
Those sharp words pierced Kaneki's heart, he thought that his father was solely mad at him.
"But you're the least to be blamed here, the ones who truly made me worry about you is those girls and that bastard Itadori!"
Kaneki: Huh? You're not mad at me?
"I'm sorry it sounded that way Kaneki, I didn't mean to blame you for it. Considering it is you and how your friends were attacked as well I understand why you did it... But you could have at least talked to me you know?"
Kaneki: Papa...
Hearing his fathers saddened voice made Kaneki sad as well.
"I'm sorry I wasn't there to help you... Just like on that night"
But when he mentioned that fateful night.
Kaneki: Papa! You are not to blame for what happened on that night!
Kaneki immediately gotten protective and told him he wasn't at fault.
Kaneki: Papa... Don't say those things...
"I'm sorry I don't know what came over me... Aiya wants to talk to you, I'll be handing the phone to her"
Kaneki: W-Wait Papa!
"Hey Kaneki it's me Aiya"
Atsuo then gave the phone to Aiya.
Kaneki: Aiya-Mama... Is Dad okay?
"He's a bit stressed after that thing you did, but he has calmed down after talking to you so you don't need to worry"
Kaneki: How can I? I made you both sad.
"I know, but it's alright I forgive you Kaneki. Considering what you have been through and everything you see, including in the internet I understand why you'd do something so recklessly. But I'm just glad you're alive. I already lost one child I didn't want to lose another"
Kaneki: ... Did you knew? About me being...
"Yup both me and Atsuo were aware of your secret activities. Why else do you think we always ask you if you're doing okay all these years?"
Kaneki: I'm sorry... I've not only hurt you two but everyone else as well. I should have told you all what I have been going through. Instead of bearing it alone.
"Well? Did you apologize to everyone yet?"
Kaneki: Well only to Sachi, Chi-chan and 3 other friends...
"Is one of them that girl who confessed to you yesterday?"
Kaneki: Confess? You mean Natsuki? She only revealed our friendship.
"I see, so that's her name? Have you been getting along with her?"
Kaneki: Yup, she and Miku get along pretty well too.
"Oh really? That's good. By the way, me and your father are preparing to head back to Japan today although we might arrive tomorrow night"
Kaneki: I see... Are you mad at me for what I did?
"Mad? No have you been listening? Well i was worried but you chose to continue living and gave up on your "vengeance" so I'm more relieved"
Kaneki: I see...
"You're father wants to talk to you face to face, that's why he gave the call to me. You better prepare yourself"
Kaneki: I will...
"Bye Kaneki, I'll be hanging up now. But please remember we love"
Kaneki: Yeah... Love you guys too.
Beep!
The call then ended.
Kaneki: Sigh~ hearing dad's voice was saddening, I really messed up! But it felt good being able to talk to them.
Kamakura: Yeah you definitely did.
Kaigon: poor young Kaneki, but great job.
Hegon: Young Kaneki is a good child.
Mo-chan: but you still have a ton of people to apologize to remember?
Kaneki: Yeah... Gramps and Grams are still here right?
Yanma: yup! They're still in the Stadium.
Mo-chan: they're also searching for you.
Kaneki: In that case, I'll go to them... And you guys...
The Beast Knights and Insect Familiars: Hmm?
Bow!
Kaneki: Once again, I'm very sorry for making you all worry about me. Please forgive me. I'll do anything to get your forgiveness.
Ku-kun: you don't need to do anything Kaneki.
Batta: That's right, all you need to do is keep on living.
Kamakura: That's and also you have to cook us curry, you did promise that remember?
Takoyaki: Kamakura!
Dagon: Now's not the time!
Kaneki: Hehe~ it's alright I haven't forgotten... Anyways see you guys. I'm heading out now.
Ryugon: See you young Kaneki.
Splash!
Kaneki then left.
After leaving Akuma Castle, Kaneki began to apologize to everyone he had hurt.
He first went to his Grandparents then to his Sensei's and to some of his classmates who were worried about him.
Swoosh!
But after this he began running around Shimotsuki Stadium.
Kaneki's thoughts*
(Where are they? I haven't seen them at all)
It was already clear who Kaneki was searching for.
(Shino... Yuuka... Miku... Where are they?)
He hasn't seen those three during or after his battle with Ryueki and had gotten worried about them.
(Where could they be?)
He had searched everywhere to no avail.
"They're in our house"
Kaneki: Onee-chan?!
"Yup it's me, Anyways. Shino, Yuuka and Miku are in our home"
Kaneki: How do you-
"Just go Kaneki-chan, I'll also be transporting your friends to our home later so you all could talk"
Kaneki: Thanks.
"But before that come to me, I want to give you a hug first!"
Kaneki: Onee-chan... Wait is this your first hug?
"Yup, why?"
Kaneki: well in that case I have a request.
"Hmm?"
Splash!
After telling his request to his Older Sister, Kaneki then went back to his home.
In the Higanbana residence*
Click! Click!
Yuuka: why isn't it working still?
In the Higanbana residence, Shino, Yuuka and Miku were still trying to get to Shimotsuki Stadium with Kaneki's gift, but it was still disabled.
Yuuka: Why hasn't Kori- Kotori-san enabled this again? Akuma Castle is already in Shimotsuki Stadium.
Shino: To think that the Announcer was Kotori Ai.
Miku: And She's also Onii-chan's Onee-chan!
Splash!
All 3: Hm? Eh?!
The three of them immediately noticed the black go and realized who it was.
Shino, Yuuka & Miku: Kaneki/Onii-chan?!
Kaneki had came back.
Kaneki: H-Hey...
Kaneki waved at them with an awkward smile.
Shino & Yuuka: Kaneki...
Miku: Onii-chan...
Tear~
The three of them were overwhelmed by emotions that they began to tear up.
And they rushed towards to Kaneki and hugged him.
Hug!
Shino: Kaneki you idoit! Why did you something like that?! Why did you try to erase our memories of you?!
Yuuka: That's so mean Kaneki! Don't ever do something like that again!
Miku: I almost lost you when I was kidnapped, I thought I was going to actually lose you today! You better take responsibility!
They Scolded Kaneki as they cried and hugged him tightly.
Kaneki: I'm sorry for everything I've put you guys through...
Shino: Kaneki... You know? We were here when you made your wish was to be erased.
Kaneki: ?!?!
Kaneki was shocked after hearing this and felt even more guilty.
Yuuka: we tried calling out to you... but you didn't heard us.
Miku: we even tried looking for you, but we couldn't. DO YOU KNOW HOW SAD WE WERE?! Seriously... You never cared about yourself at all and always let yourself get hurt!
Shino: Why can't you think about yourself instead of us for once?! Why would we care about those people angry at us for being your friends?!
Yuuka: We've been together since we were kids... We'd be sad if you were to disappear from our lives Kaneki... Don't ever leave us again.
Kaneki: I know... I'm sorry.
Shino: that's not going to cut it. Let's make a contract.
Kaneki: A Contact?
Yuuka & Miku: Shino/Shino-Oneechan?
Kaneki, Yuuka and Miku were surprised by Shino's suggestion. The three girls then let go of Kaneki.
Kaneki: Why a contract?
Shino: I know you're a man of your words Kaneki, but I can't take any chances.
Kaneki: Man... I'm sorry that I hurt you guys so much that you have to resort to making a contract.
Shino: I can't take any chances.
Kaneki: But what do you two think?
Kaneki then asked Yuuka and Miku about their opinions.
Miku: well... I agree with Shino-Oneechan, we can't really take any risk.
Yuuka: Yeah even if you care a bit more of yourself now we don't want you to break again.
Kaneki: In that case... Let's do it, but we need the others here too. Since I don't want to hide anything from you girls anymore.
Shino: aren't they in Shimotsuki Stadium?
Splash!
Kaneki: Oh right on time.
Another puddle of black goo appeared and came out.
Sachi: I am not going to wash these clothes ever!
Natsuki: Hey Kaneki.
Chikao: Kotori-san brought us here.
Natsuki, Sachi and Chikao had arrived.
Kaneki: alright let's do it.
And now Kaneki is going to make their contact.