Is this okay?

"Amo, Kazuma, Tatsumi, what would you like to drink?"

He pretended nothing had happened, picked up the menu, and smiled, looking at it expectantly.

He knew the coffee here was the best.

Touka stood silently to the side, waiting for Kaneki and the others to order their food.

She knew Kaneki would order that coffee.

Two people who knew each other well are now like strangers because of a shared obsession, and neither of them bothers the other.

It was as if they had never met in the first place; the trembling in their eyes said it all.

Leng Mo and the other two held the menu with subtle expressions, their gazes passing over it to Jin Mu on the ground, as if the paper ribbons in their hands were merely decorations. The aroma of coffee in the air inexplicably gave them a stomachache.

"Espresso, two spoonfuls of sugar, one cup of soda, please." Leng Mo skillfully ordered the coffee. After all, she had once been curious about what made coffee taste good, and had even done some research, ultimately concluding that coffee without sugar was really bitter.

"Ok??"

When He Zhen saw Leng Mo's familiarity with the situation, she felt as if she had encountered a traitor to her class.

We agreed to be shut-ins together, so why are you so skilled at it?

"How come you're so skilled?" Kazuma asked Leng Mo in a low voice, feeling like a country bumpkin.

"Aren't you curious about what makes the coffee so good? I was wondering about that back then, so I did some research and came to a conclusion," Leng Mo replied softly.

"Oh? What is it?" Kazuma asked curiously.

"Remember to add sugar to your coffee."

"..."

For a moment, Shin didn't know where to begin complaining. Speechless, he turned to Touka with a pout and said something.

"Cappuccino, thank you."

Finally, Tatsumi, looking completely bewildered, leaned over and asked curiously, "What kind of coffee are you talking about?"

"..."

"..."

"Two cappuccinos, please."

Kazuma didn't know how to explain for a moment, so he could only order one drink for Tatsumi and then turn to Touka to change one drink to two.

"Okay, I took note of it."

Touka smiled slightly, but her eyes remained fixed on Kaneki.

Finally, Kaneki smiled expectantly and ordered his own coffee. He touched the table in front of him with some emotion, feeling the unfamiliar touch and the rich aroma of coffee.

This was always the seat he was supposed to sit in. Is this what it feels like?

Touka turned and walked towards the counter, intending to personally serve Kaneki his drink.

The shop manager, who was standing nearby, noticed something and looked at Touka with loving eyes, but a hint of sadness flashed in his gaze.

There is no future for ghouls and humans, and even if there were... they wouldn't be happy.

After a while, when Leng Mo and the others' coffee arrived, the group began to wait for their target to appear.

To be on the safe side, the group didn't communicate openly, but instead went to the forum to exchange information.

Chat area.

Kazuma Sato: I don't see Rize Kamishiro. Has she left?

Stranger: That doesn't make sense. I smashed her and caused multiple fractures all over her body. She couldn't have disappeared so quickly. She must still be here.

Ken Kaneki: I don't even know how to respond to this. How can you be so self-righteous?

Tatsumi: What if the injuries are too severe and you can't get out of bed?

Stranger: Impossible. Rize Kamishiro isn't strong in anything, except for her incredible recovery ability. You all know how terrifying Kaneki's recovery ability was when he was at 1000-7.

Kazuma Sato: That's true, just thinking about that recovery ability makes my scalp tingle.

Ken Kaneki: Looks like I'll just have to wait.

Stranger: Let's wait a bit. When Rize Kamishiro arrives, Kaneki, you can seduce her a little. She'll take the bait! Once we're out the door and in the alley, we'll make our move! Don't hold back, Rize Kamishiro can take a beating!

Kazuma Sato: No problem! I already scouted the area when I arrived. There are all sorts of outfits for sale not far outside. As soon as Kaneki and the others come out, we'll buy them and follow them! As soon as we get into the alley, I, Kazuma Sato, will unleash a full-power flying kick!

Stranger: Great, everything is going according to plan!

Kazuma Sato: Hehehe!

Stranger: Hehehe!

Tatsumi: ...

Ken Kaneki: ...So you didn't even ask me before using me as bait?

Stranger: This is a necessary sacrifice! Kaneki!

Kazuma Sato: We must respect the original work!

Kaneki Ken: ...

Tatsumi: Wasn't our goal kidnapping? Why is the whole plan geared towards beating people up?

stranger:……

Sato Kazuma:......

Kaneki Ken: ...

Stranger: The plan is set, there's no time to change it! ...There's no going back, just give up! Just fight!

Stranger: Oh, right, Kaneki.

Kaneki Ken: Huh?

Stranger: What are your plans regarding your wife? Just now, the way she looked at you was like she was about to attack you.

Kaneki Ken: Best buddy?! Is it that obvious?

Kazuma Sato: It's not a matter of whether it's obvious or not. It's not just you; I saw the same way she looked at you, almost like she was about to rush up and give you a hug. We agreed to stay single together, but you betrayed the organization.

Tatsumi: That's true, I noticed that too.

Ken Kaneki: Ah... I don't know. After all, once I knew the future, my connection with her would probably be over. I don't plan to become a ghoul, so we have no way to interact anymore. But I plan to see if I can pursue her after I've sorted everything out. For now, I'll just take it one step at a time.

Kazuma Sato: I support you!

Stranger: I support you too!

Tatsumi: Me too!

While Leng Mo and the others were talking privately, Dong Xiang at the counter couldn't help but look at them strangely.

What is the relationship between these people and Kaneki?

They sat together without saying a word, exchanging glances all the time. When did Kaneki learn to communicate with his eyes?

Doesn't make sense?

I was planning to eavesdrop on what they were talking about, but you guys were just exchanging glances, so I couldn't understand a word of it!

For a moment, Touka felt an urge to scratch her head, even thinking, "What are you saying? Can I join? Why don't I understand?" She was utterly bewildered.

There's even a saying that people experience joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness differently; I just find it noisy.

Unexpectedly, at that moment, the door behind the counter was pushed open, and Rize Kamishiro, looking haggard, walked out.

She planned to have a cup of coffee before going hunting, but upon entering, she saw Kaneki's table and her eyes lit up.

Touka noticed something and immediately went up to warn him.

“Rize Kamishiro, I’m warning you, don’t even think about hitting on that person, he’s mine.”

"That's a real shame, I've got my eye on it."

Rize Kamishiro showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, she licked her lips and stared intently at Leng Mo.

Chapter Eighteen: Everything is still in the planning stages!

Rize Kamishiro's words made Touka's face darken, and a fierce glint flashed in her eyes. There was even a feeling that she might attack at any moment, which surprised Rize Kamishiro. She didn't expect that Touka, who had always been indifferent to things that didn't concern her, would have such a ruthless side.

But that's all.

Rize Kamishiro, standing behind the counter, completely ignored Touka, not even glancing at her. Her gaze remained fixed on Leng Mo, who was standing in front of her, never crossing the counter.

To understand why it was placed on Leng Mo, we have to start with the scent.

Ghouls have an extremely keen sense of smell; they can smell blood from across the street, so they naturally wouldn't miss the smell in a coffee shop.

Even the strong aroma of coffee cannot mask the smell of humans in a ghoul's sense of smell, since that is the only thing a ghoul can eat.

So Rize Kamishiro smelled it the moment she saw Leng Mo and the other three.

Kazuma and Tatsumi both had a slight stench, one from sleeping in a stable and the other from riding in a carriage on the road. Kaneki, on the other hand, had the smell of other ghouls, which made Rize Kamishiro somewhat disgusted.

Finally, there was Leng Mo. He didn't have any ghoul or other smells on him; his scent was very pure.

Most importantly, Rize Kamishiro smelled a familiar scent on Leng Mo, as if she had smelled it somewhere before, but she couldn't remember where.

This is why Rize Kamishiro has her eye on Leng Mo.

Rize Kamishiro stared at Leng Mo and smiled, thinking to herself—this might be fate, that inexplicable sense of familiarity was truly intriguing.

It was this inexplicable sense of familiarity that made Rize Kamishiro unable to let go, and in her eyes, everyone else was far inferior to Leng Mo.

At that moment, Touka was about to stop Rize Kamishiro when she suddenly realized something was very wrong.

Rize Kamishiro didn't have her eye on Kaneki.

Um?what's the situation?

Touka noticed that Rize Kamishiro's gaze was fixed on Leng Mo, which was quite unbelievable and something was clearly wrong.

Shouldn't she have her eye on Kaneki? Why did she change her mind?

The strange situation made Touka feel that something was wrong, and a series of differences left her completely confused about what was going on.

However, Rize Kamishiro was relieved that she didn't take a liking to Kaneki; as long as Kaneki was alright, that was all that mattered.

As for Leng Mo, I don't know him.

Even if you are Kaneki's friend, I feel sorry for you being targeted by Rize Kamishiro. Please accept my condolences.

Just as Touka was filled with sympathy, Rize Kamishiro did not hesitate and walked straight up to her.

Tread.

The sound of high heels was particularly clear and alluring at that moment, and many people turned to look at it without hesitation.

Under everyone's gaze, Rize Kamishiro's face was filled with a shy and gentle smile, her dress swaying gently as she moved, and a fresh and memorable perfume scent wafted from where she passed.

For a moment, even the man next to her couldn't help but take another look.

However, some ghouls who knew Rize Kamishiro's identity didn't dare to look after just one glance; Rize Kamishiro's gluttony was no joke.

When Leng Mo and the others saw Rize Kamishiro walk up, their eyes lit up and they began exchanging glances.

Leng Mo: A good opportunity! Rize Kamishiro is here, Kaneki, get ready!

Kazuma Sato: Go for it! I'm sure this woman is really good at it!

Ken Kaneki: Even if you say that, I can only go with my gut feeling. If something unexpected happens, there's really nothing I can do.

Leng Mo: Don't worry, we can provide feedback and adjust the plan in the chat area at any time, so there won't be any problems.

Kazuma Sato: That's right!

Tatsumi: I think so too.

Kaneki Ken: Alright... But it looks like she's going to make the first move, so we just have to wait for her to make her move.

Having finished their discussion, everyone present understood that Rize Kamishiro's next move would definitely be a strike that would strike right at the heart.

Everyone immediately became alert, afraid of revealing any flaws, especially Kaneki, who became nervous.

He had absolutely no experience in this area, so should he pretend to be a shy young boy or go up and greet them confidently?

Upon closer examination, Kaneki suddenly realized a problem.