Tokyo Ghoul (東京喰種トーキョーグール)

CCG Base to 203.

Intruders reported at the Aqua Building in the 20th Ward.

Intruders believed to be ghouls-- I repeat, ghouls.

Proceed to location immediately.

More! I want more!

My, my, what a mess.

They weren't kidding when they called you a binge eater.

All I want to do is enjoy my meal.

Why must you interrupt me?

You don't know who I am, do you?

Of course I do.

You're a miserable wretch

who gets a kick out of pestering others.

I've got orders from above.

They've asked that I take you alive.

However, Before I do that, I don't see the harm

in taking a finger or two,

maybe an arm or leg, or perhaps all four?

Surely you wouldn't mind.

I should've known

a big man like you would carry a small weapon.

If you think I'm going to go down easily...

...you're mistaken.

Watch it, or you'll lose more than just limbs.

How dare you! Those are mine!

Give them back, you thief!

I don't want to play with you anymore.

Early this morning, authorities discovered

several unidentified male bodies inside the Aqua Building,

a commercial center located in Tokyo's 20th Ward.

Investigators found what is believed to be ghoul saliva

on the bodies of the deceased.

As a result, the incident has been labeled a ghoul crime.

Aw c'mon, it's not that funny.

Man, you're hopeless!

Ya can't take her to a bookstore on the first date!

Why not? She might think it's an awesome idea!

Look, don't do it. Trust me. She'll think you're lame.

Then I'll take her... to Big Girl for hamburgers.

I'm being serious, Hide! Quit laughing!

I know! That makes it even funnier!

You can't take her to a place called "Big Girl".

Since when are you the expert?

Fine, then where would you take a date?

That's easy!

I'd pay attention to what the girl's into

and then pick a place I think she'd enjoy.

Such as?

Uh, Y'know. Girly places.

You don't even have a clue, do ya?

If I did I'd be out with a hot chick right now

instead of sittin' here lookin' at your ugly mug.

Yeah, you've got a good point.

prompted officials to call in the CCG

to investigate. Their 20th Ward Branch is concerned that--

They're hittin' close to home.

So? Who is she?

Which one of these chicks is your special lady friend?

Is that her?!

No!

But she's pretty cute, too.

Excuse me, Miss?

Can I get a cappuccino? You want one, Kaneki?

No, I'm still working on mine.

Oh, and what is your name?

Hide!

I'm Touka Kirishima.

Lemme just cut to the chase. Are you seeing anyone?

Cut it out, idiot!

Man, what a hottie.

If you get me kicked outta here I will never forgive you!

This coffee shop is the only place I ever run into her.

Huh?

That's her. That's the girl.

You don't have a chance.

You and her would be like "Beauty and the Bonehead".

You mean "the Beast"?

Whatever.

Now that I've seen you lovesick I've got blackmail for days.

I'm gonna jet.

What? You're leaving?

I'll see ya later, Touka.

Good luck, Kaneki!

You're gonna need all you can get, buddy!

Huh?

Man, you are one lucky bastard, you know that?

No joke.

Who'd've thought she'd like the same author that I do?

For real.

What's the girl's name again? Sen Takasaki?

Sen Takatsuki!

And get this, we made plans

to go to the bookstore together on Sunday.

Seriously?

That sounds about as exciting as watching paint dry to me.

But you kids have fun.

Thanks, man.

We got another one.

Man, it's startin' to get real ugly 'round here.

Yeah.

Here's the part I don't get.

Eating one person is supposed to last them

a month, right? So what's the deal with these binge eaters?

This is why we have to treat them like equals.

If we were to treat them like the animals they are

they'd kill us all.

Yeah, they're nasty creatures.

If only they could make themselves useful

and go after the bad guys.

Ain't that the truth.

So tell me Kaneki,

out of all Takatsuki's novels, which one is your favorite?

Guess I'd have to go with her first book.

Well, that's understandable, it was her breakout hit.

It's my favorite. Her writing just speaks to me.

Yeah, I feel the same way!

It's so good and to think

she wrote it when she was just a teen!

Are you all right, Kaneki?

Yeah... I am now.

I'm fine, so anyway...

How's your food? You didn't eat very much, did you?

Actually, I'm, uh...

I'm on a diet.

I need to go powder my nose.

Wow, she's such a lady.

Thank you. I had a great time today.

No, thank you! It's been fun.

Uh--

I hate to ask this of you,

But I live in the area

where all of the attacks have been happening.

You mean, with the ghouls?

I don't want you to think I'm weak or anything,

but I'm scared to walk home alone.

The very thought of it terrifies me.

I'll walk you home.

I mean, what kinda date would I be

if I didn't at least do that much?

Crazy, right? So then Hide asks,

"Do you like me or novels better?"

Which one did you pick?

Novels, duh.

He sounds like a funny guy

Yeah, he is.

Have you always been into reading

or is it more of a newfound passion?

I grew up around books.

My dad had a ton in the house.

He passed away when I was little.

I barely even remember him. It may sound weird

but when I read his books I felt closer to him.

My mom had to work a lot to make ends meet

so I spent most of my time home alone reading.

Then, ever since my mom died...

Hide's the only person

I've talked to about this.

Thanks for sharing it with me.

It's this way.

Oh, okay.

Is there something wrong, Touka?

Nuh-uh. It's nothing.

Well, I'm right over here, so, Goodnight.

Rize, um...

I'd like to see you again. I mean,

only if you want to.

Oh, I see.

Well, we have similar taste in books.

And we're both the same age.

I suppose we do have a lot in common.

Kaneki.

Uh, yeah?

The truth is, I've had my eye on you, too.

I'll admit, I love the way you look at me.

Does that mean you feel the same way?

Yeah. I want you,

Just as much as you...

...want me.

Ah! Tasty!

You see, here's the thing.

There's something I like even more than reading.

Know what that is?

Ripping the organs out of someone

who's too terrified to run away from me.

Oh, how I love the look on your face!

So what do you say, Kaneki?

Will you let me have my fun?

No way!

No way!