Motivation

After Claudia, Arin and Drako left. Kaneki was back in his group but completely spaced out as he was remembering his past with them.

Sachi: here Kaneki, pudding~

Kaneki: hmm? Sniff~

But after Sachi opened a cup of pudding and waved ut around Kaneki's nose.

Kaneki: Huh? What happened? Where am I?

He came back to his senses.

Sachi: Oh thank goodness! You're back!

Sachi expressed how glad she was after seeing him come back.

Kaneki: wasn't I with those 3? Where'd they go? And how did I end up here?

Kaneki in the other hand was a bit confused.

Itsuki: Hey Kaneki how are you?

Kaneki: I'm good. But why are you all looking at me like that?

He noticed that hsi friends were making worried looks as they looked at him.

Keiko: Oh it's nothing.

Itsuki: Yeah don't worry about it.

Shino: Yeah you just went to sleep so we brought you back.

Kaneki: Oh I see, well then I should go get the insect familiars.

Kaneki then stood up and was about to go.

Chikao: wait are you sure? Aren't you tired?

Kaneki: Don't worry about me, I can handle myself.

Miku: I doubt that.

Kaneki: don't worry about me, anyways see ya.

Swoosh!

Sachi: Haa~ there he goes again, I just hope nothing happens to him.

Shino, Yuuka, Miku & Chikao: Yeah same here.

Natsuki's thoughts*

(Kaneki why aren't you being honest? I can clearly see that you're hurt)

Itsuki: Man we really don't know a lot about Kaneki.

Kaneki's friends were very worried about him.

Keiko: Yeah, just what is he hiding?

Shino: well we shouldn't try to pry into his past I think it's better if we just want until he's ready.

Keiko: I guess you're right.

Meanwhile*

Although Kaneki looked clueless to what happened before he left.

Kaneki's thoughts*

(Crap I made them worry again, why of all times did I have to remember the past?).

He was well aware of what happened.

(This day was supposed to be very fun for everyone, but I ended up making a gloomy atmosphere and worrying them... Damn it I hurt them again)

He was blaming himself for making his friends worry and for ruining happy mood.

(Sigh~ might as well find the insect familiars and-)

Waaaaahhh!

Kaneki: hmm?

But he suddenly stopped as he heard.

Kaneki: a crying child?

Swoosh!

Kaneki then began running trying to find the source of cries.

He nearly crashed into some people but luckily he was about to dodge them.

And after a little while.

???: WAAAAHH! MAMA! PAPA! WHERE ARE YOU! WAAAAAHHHH!

The source was a lost boy trying to find his parents.

Kaneki: ...

(Why is no one trying to help? Why are they just walking by?)

Kaneki was annoyed that no one was trying to help, so without hesitation he came to the rescue.

Kaneki: hey kid are you lost?

???: !!!

Needless to say the child was a bit terrified.

(Oh yeah, my eyes are still scary)

He knew he looked scary due to his eye color so he tried calming the boy down.

Kaneki: Oh don't be afraid, I'm friendly.

???: Mm...

The boy still didn't trust him, so.

Kaneki: hey do you like dinosaurs?

When Kaneki mentioned dinosaurs the boy nodded.

Kaneki: I see, I can mimick dinosaur sounds, want to hear it?

???: nods*

Kaneki: Okay here's a trex sound. Aug gahaga.

???: That's not a T-Rex.

Kaneki: hehe~ sorry I lied, but anyways are you lost?

???: ... Nods*

Kaneki: I see, in that case.

Kaneki then went to his knees and offered his back to the boy.

Kaneki: I'll help you find you parents... Uhh but are you afraid of heights?

???: wait are going to fly?!

The kid ask with an excited voice.

Kaneki: do you like flying?

???: Yes!

Kaneki: In that case, Dragon wings.

Poof!

Dragon wings then grew out of Kaneki's back.

Kaneki: let's go fly and find your parents then kid.

???: Okay!

The boy immediately climbed onto his back and then.

Kaneki: hold on tight!

Swoosh!

They began flying.

???: Woah! So cool!

Kaneki: alright, keep your eyes peeled for your parents okay? I won't be flying very quickly so you would see them.

???: Okay!

Kaneki then started flying around the park helping the kid find his parents.

10 minutes later*

Kaneki: anything?

???: No...

Kaneki: Man Shimotsuki park is huge and since there's many people here and it's dark it'll be very difficult to find your parents. But that ain't stopping us!

???: Let's go!

Kaneki was determined to reunite the kid with his parents and luckily.

Buzz~

Batta: Kaneki what are you doing?

Kaneki: Why is there a kid on your back?

The insect familiars came to him.

Kaneki: Oh hey guys, this is perfect I need your guy's help.

???: Mister what are those?

Kaneki: oh that big Grasshopper, Stag Beetle and Moth are my familiars and the Butterfly, Ladybug and Hornet are my friends familiars.

Miracle: you could just say we're you're friends.

Yanma & Heike: What help do you need?

Kaneki: this kid got separated from his parents, so I'm trying to help.

All 6: Sure we'll help what do we do?

Kaneki: take my phone in my pocket and take a picture the boy.

Mo-chan: Okay.

After Mo-chan took the phone from his pocket she took the picture.

Kaneki: Alright now take my phone and try asking people if they lost this kid.

All 6: got it!

Kaneki: report back if you find them okay?

All 6: you can count on us!

Swoosh!

The insect familiars then started helping out.

???: do you think they'll find my parents?

Kaneki: I don't know, but the chances has increased, anyways keep finding your parents.

Swoosh!

Kaneki then continued flying for another 5 minutes and then.

Ku-kun: Kaneki!

Ku-kun came to report.

Ku-kun: we found the kids parents! We even took a photo!

Kaneki: show it to the boy.

Ku-kun showed the photo to the boy and then.

???: Mama! Papa!

The kid was overjoyed.

Kaneki: Great! Lead me to them.

Ku-kun: Okay!

Ku-kun then lead Kaneki to the kids parents and because of that.

???: Mama! Papa!

???: Son!

???: where did you run off to? We were so worried!

???: I'm sorry! Please don't be mad!

???: what's important is that you're back and safe.

Seeing the reunion, Kaneki felt relieved.

Kaneki: well then see ya, c'mon guys let's go ba-

He was about to leave with the insect familiars but suddenly he was stopped by the boy.

???: wait Mister!

Kaneki: what is it?

???: here have this!

The boy handed him a stick.

Kaneki: Wow this is a nice looking stick.

The stick looked like a sword which impressed Kaneki.

???: I don't have anything to give as a thank you, I hope this stick is good enough...

The kid was worried that his gift won't be good enough but.

Kaneki: you didn't have to give me a gift you know? But I'll keep this stick it looks good, I think I might even preserve it.

Kaneki accepted it wholeheartedly.

Kaneki: Thanks kid.

Hanto: My name is Hanto.

Kaneki smiled and said.

Kaneki: Thanks Hanto, I'll treasure this.

Hanto: What's your name Mister?

Kaneki: Kaneki. Kaneki Higanbana.

Hanto: You're my hero Kaneki-Oniichan! I hope I can see how cool you are in the W.S.S.F! Although I also wish to see something scary. Anyways bye-bye!

After saying this, the boy Hanto went back to his parents and then went sight seeing with them again.

Kaneki: ...

Kaneki was frozen in place after hearing his words.

Slap!

All 6: Kaneki?!

Kaneki: Alright! No time to feel sorry for myself! Gotta have energy!

Kaneki was more energetic now.

Kaneki: alright let's go warm up! I'll race you guys back to everyone else!

Swoosh!

Mo-chan: Oi! Don't leave us behind!

Batta: it's a race, so be quick!

Ku-kun: you guys heard him!

Miracle, Heike & Yanma: let's go!

Swoosh!

The insect familiars then followed.

Attention the W.S.S.F will start in 1 hour and 30 minutes all students participating be prepared

It won't be long until the W.S.S.F officially starts.