Tokyo Ghoul: Starting from the Double Kamuy

"So that's the kind of thing. I understand."

Arima Takashi nodded slightly.

Of course he knew that what Sanbo Lihua was talking about was nothing more than "menstruation", so he didn't say anything more.

"I'm sorry to have made Arima-kun worry."

Sanbo Lihua apologized.

She wasn't yet so hungry that she couldn't stand it, but her body was beginning to feel increasingly uncomfortable, so she didn't tell the truth to Arima Takamasa.

The more important reason is that, as an investigator, Arima-kun must know that ghouls cannot remain rational when they are extremely hungry.

If Arima-kun knew her current situation, he might not let her wait until the exams are over next week, but take her to the ghoul shelter "Kuklia" in Area 23.

But she felt that she should be able to hold on until the end of the exam next week, and should...

So she didn't tell Arima Takamasa the truth.

However, Reika Mitsumi was still very happy to be cared for by Arima-kun just now.

Unfortunately, however, Arima Takamasa already had his doubts.

In his eyes, there was indeed the possibility of "menstruation", but at the same time, the possibility of hunger could not be ruled out.

Since it was just a suspicion, Arima Takamasa did not directly expose Reika Mitsumami.

............

noon.

Uchiha Byakuya and Arima Takashi had lunch together on the rooftop.

"Uchiha-sama, Sanba-san isn't in his normal state today."

Arima Takashi reported on the situation of Reika Mitsumi.

"Sanbo-san?"

Uchiha Byakuya immediately noticed this detail, "Have you finally figured it out? Stop calling her 'Lantern'."

"No, this is what Sanbo-san requested."

Arima Takashi immediately corrected.

"Arima you are too serious."

Uchiha Baiye couldn't help but complain.

But he immediately returned to the point, "I also noticed when I first came to the classroom this morning that Sanbo's physical condition was obviously not right."

"Sanbo-san said it's something that happens every month, but I think there's another possibility."

Arima Takashi said.

"You meant 'hunger', right?"

Uchiha Byakuya guessed what Arima Takasho was thinking, and in fact he thought the same.

"Yes, if that's the case, we definitely can't just leave her alone."

Arima Takashi's tone was slightly solemn.

Because if Sanbo Lihua can't control her desire to hunt, other students in the class will be in danger.

However, Uchiha Byakuya said calmly: "If that's the case, then Sanbo-san probably didn't tell you the truth because she wanted to hold on until the exam was over, so it wouldn't hurt for us to help her."

"How to help?"

Arima Takashi asked.

"Does Arima-san know about Area 20?"

"Yes, I know. It is said that there are very few cases of ghouls preying on humans there."

"My idea is to take Reika Mitani to Area 20 and let her receive help from the ghouls there. This way, her hunger problem can be solved. I also think we can give her an observation period. If she doesn't commit any crime during the observation period, she won't have to be locked up in the ghoul shelter."

Uchiha Byakuya suggested.

"Um......"

Arima Takashi did not refute, because such matters were decided by the Uchiha superiors.

"Then after school today, you can let Sanbo go to District 20. Otherwise, I feel that she may not survive until the day of the exam."

Uchiha Baiye said.

............

After school, Uchiha Byakuya took the initiative to find Mitsumi Reika.

"Sanba-san, please come over with me and Arima-san."

"OK..."

Sanbo Lihua's heart suddenly skipped a beat. Could it be that he had already suspected her?

Afterwards, in an empty place, Uchiha Byakuya asked Sanbo Reika, "Sanbo-san doesn't look too good today. Is it because of the thing that happens every month... or because you haven't eaten for too long?"

He didn't intend to beat around the bush with Sanbo Lihua, so he asked directly.

Arima Takamasa just stood quietly by the side.

"Of course it's because of that kind of thing. I explained it to Arima-kun."

The smile on Sanbo Lihua's face seemed a little forced.

Uchiha Byakuya's question just now was too direct and sudden, and she almost couldn't control her expression.

Even though she managed to control herself, she was still very nervous.

Once suspected, it is basically not long before the truth is revealed.

"Mr. Sanbo, you can just tell the truth. You may not know that the changes on your face have been exposed."

Uchiha Baiye said calmly: "And we don't intend to harm you. If it's really because you haven't eaten for too long, we can help you."

The slightest change in facial expression would not escape his Mangekyō Sharingan.

"......All right."

Sanbo Lihua admitted, "I really haven't eaten for too long, and my body has started to have problems."

It’s not that she was so easily convinced that Uchiha Byakuya would help her, but she knew that she could no longer hide it.

Uchiha Baiye then said: "Then let's go to Area 20. Arima and I will take you there. You can eat there. You should know what that place is."

"Area 20...?"

Sanbo Lihua was slightly stunned.

Of course she knew, because it was the only area that advocated peaceful coexistence with humans.

Chapter 40: Anding District Coffee Shop, Manager Yoshimura Kousen

The "Manager" of Area 20 not only advocates peaceful coexistence with humans, but is also willing to help weak ghouls.

But Area 20 is a joke in the eyes of ghouls from other areas. In their eyes, Area 20 is just a place where a bunch of old, weak, sick and disabled ghouls gather together for warmth.

It is precisely because of their weak strength that they want to think of such a ridiculous thing as coexisting peacefully with humans.

Moreover, their hunting frequency is severely restricted in Area 20. To be more precise, they cannot even hunt, but can only eat dead humans. This is unacceptable to most ghouls.

Many ghouls are no longer just seeking to fill their stomachs, they are also seeking power.

Eating stale human corpses can only maintain strength at best, and may even weaken you over time. The reason is that the activity of RC cells in stale corpses is also reduced.

............

At this time, Uchiha Byakuya and his companions had already arrived at District 20 by taking the subway.

"I've heard something about Area 20, but will the ghouls here really help me?"

Sanbo Lihua was a little worried about this.

In her impression, Area 20 was a place where a group of weak ghouls gathered together, and she always felt that such a place was not very reliable.

So she had never thought of going to District 20 for help before.

Of course, Reika Mitani's impression of Area 20 was also passed down by word of mouth by other ghouls, and she herself had not personally come to Area 20 to investigate the real situation.

If Reika Mitsumi knew that the "manager" of Area 20 was actually an SSS-level ghoul, she would definitely not find it unreliable.

"It should be possible, and there is no other way."

Uchiha Baiye said.

Of course, he couldn't say it too confidently, otherwise it would seem that he knew a lot about the ghouls in Area 20, but according to the records of the "V" Organization and CCG, he had never been to Area 20.

"That's right..."

Sanbo Lihua thought she had no choice but to give it a try.

"By the way, how much do you know about District 20? For example, where can you find help?"

Uchiha Baiye asked knowingly.

As for the reason, it is that he cannot show that he knows District 20 too well.

Then he added, "But don't worry, Sanbo-san. The ghouls in Area 20 are very well behaved. We won't do anything to them."

"Hmm... I think it was a coffee shop called 'Anting District'."

Sanbo Lihua said.

"Ok."

After a brief investigation, Uchiha Baiye determined the location of the coffee shop in Anding District.

"From now on, Sanbo, just pretend you don't know us."

When they were about to reach the coffee shop in the Anping District, Uchiha Baiye reminded them: "After all, Arima and I's true identities are ghoul investigators. If they find out, it will not be good for you."

"I see."

Sanbo Lihua nodded.

Afterwards, Reika Sanbo walked into the coffee shop first.

This coffee shop is called "Anding District" and can also be called an antique coffee shop.

After a while, Uchiha Byakuya and Arima Takasho walked in.

They didn't sit with Sanbo Lihua either, it was as if they didn't know them at all.

Although this coffee shop is not very big, it gives people a very warm feeling.

However, the manager and waiters of this coffee shop are all ghouls, and even the customers are almost all ghouls.

Because this is only a coffee shop on the surface, it is actually a social occasion exclusively for ghouls with the store manager Yoshimura Kousen as the core, dedicated to helping weak ghouls and helping willing ghouls better integrate into human society.

Occasionally, unsuspecting human customers would come in to drink coffee, but they would not be attacked by the ghouls here.

At this time, a middle-aged man who was reading a newspaper looked up at Sanbo Lihua.

When he saw this beautiful and lovely human girl, he couldn't help but want to taste her.

But unfortunately, he couldn't do anything wrong in a place like District 20, so he could only look away with regret.

Obviously, this ghoul mistook Reika Mitsumi for a human, because the human scent on Reika Mitsumi was too strong, covering up her own ghoul scent.

"Waiter, please give us two cups of coffee."

At this time, Uchiha Baiye spoke.

As soon as he opened his mouth, he could immediately feel that many of the guests around him were looking at him for a brief moment.

Although the guests' gazes immediately dispersed, he still noticed it keenly.

Because those guests were all ghouls, as soon as they heard him speak, they thought he was a human who accidentally came here.

Uchiha Byakuya pretended not to notice their gazes at all, and Arima Takashi also had a calm expression and nothing unusual happened.

"Please wait a moment, my dear. The coffee will be ready soon."

At this time, a tall man with a kind face came over.