Date with Rize Kamishiro

"Alright, thank you."

After receiving the deposit, Sasuke left and headed straight for Kamii University.

Although Kuzen knew exactly what would happen to a human like Sasuke, who was so close to Rize, he would make no comment.

In his eyes, Sasuke was just an ordinary human. Although, as a ghoul, he no longer wanted to harm humans, he wouldn't take risks for someone he didn't know.

Kuzen's attitude toward Ken Kaneki in the original story was similar. At first, when Kaneki was captured by Aogiri Tree, he was unwilling to risk his life to save him, but later, he changed his mind. However, his later actions in saving Kaneki only accelerated the fall of the Anteiku, so his initial attitude was entirely understandable.

Less than half an hour later.

Sasuke arrived at Kamii University on foot.

It was his first time here, so he was unfamiliar with the campus and had to follow the signs to get around.

According to the system, he was a student in the Literature Department, and he just had to follow the class schedule and attend his lessons. Since everyone was just starting their first year, no one would find it strange that a new student like him appeared in class.

Sasuke had no difficulty in class. Most of the subjects were humanities-based, so he just listened and took notes.

He didn't know anyone in his class, so after class, he just buried himself in study. After all, while becoming stronger was his priority, he also wanted to be a good student, similar to how Kamijou Touma from 'A Certain Magical Index' made sure to attend school and study, despite his own extraordinary circumstances.

After the morning classes, Sasuke was free for the rest of the day.

Japanese universities usually have only a little more than four hours of classes in the first and second years, and this number decreases even further in the third and fourth years. This is why Ken Kaneki in the original story had so much free time to visit the Anteiku.

Sasuke planned to have lunch at the campus cafeteria, then meet Rize at the Anteiku, as they had agreed upon yesterday.

He took a while to find an empty four-seat table in the crowded cafeteria, then began to eat.

Not long after, someone approached him.

"Excuse me, would you mind if I sit here?"

Hearing the question, Sasuke looked up and saw a boy around his age.

The boy wore a friendly smile, and his delicate features gave off a somewhat effeminate impression. He had a beauty mark under his right eye.

Sasuke immediately recognized him as Nimura Furuta, even though it was quite a coincidence to meet him here, given the size of the university.

It wasn't really a coincidence, though. Sasuke knew that Nimura Furuta had been monitoring Rize. Given this, it was likely he was already planning the "Steel Beam incident."

Since Nimura Furuta had been watching Rize Kamishiro, he must be aware that Sasuke was now publicly involved with her.

"Of course, no problem." Sasuke answered politely, curious about what Nimura Furuta was up to.

"Thanks." Nimura Furuta just sat down across from him and started eating, offering no further conversation.

[Ding! The host is eating with Nimura Furuta, earning a reward: 1 Fusion Point!]

Sasuke wasn't too upset, as he unexpectedly triggered the system's reward mechanism.

After all, whether in Eto's or Nimura's eyes, he was just an ordinary human who had a chance encounter with Rize. He was likely seen as someone who could easily be dismissed or ignored.

Afternoon.

Sasuke arrived once more at the antique café.

He found Rize had arrived before him.

What caught his attention, though, was that Ken Kaneki was sitting at a table not far from Rize.

The slender, student-aged boy holding a copy of The Egg of the Black Goat, was none other than Ken Kaneki himself.

Seeing Ken Kaneki here wasn't surprising to Sasuke. After all, Kaneki had been harboring a secret crush on Rize, and he often visited the café to watch her. He probably hadn't come yesterday because he was busy.

Sasuke didn't plan to greet Kaneki, whom he didn't know. Instead, he walked over to Rize.

"Sorry for making you wait, Rize-san."

Since he was a student and about the same age as Rize, Sasuke felt it was more appropriate to address her as "Rize-san."

"No, I just got here myself." Rize smiled warmly in reply.

Hearing their conversation, Kaneki immediately became interested.

What's going on? It seems like that cute girl knows that guy very well?

Kaneki was no longer focused on his book. Holding it in his hands, he pretended to read, but his eyes kept darting over to their table.

"By the way, Sasuke-kun, do you have any other plans this afternoon? If not, would you like to go out with me?" Rize suddenly suggested. "I've heard that dates are the most basic way for couples to deepen their relationship."

"Sure, I'd love to go on a date with you, Rize-san." Sasuke readily agreed.

Upon hearing this, Kaneki's heart shattered.

A look of deep sorrow spread across his face. He couldn't accept it.

A date? A couple? That cute girl is already someone else's girlfriend?!

At that moment, Sasuke's system was triggered again.

[Ding! The host has activated a task, unlocking a god-level choice!]

[Choice 1: Ignore the devastated Ken Kaneki and receive a reward: 1 Fusion Point!]

[Choice 2: Discuss Sen Takatsuki's works with Ken Kaneki and claim to be a fan of Sen Takatsuki, earning a reward: 10 Fusion Points!]

[Choice 3: Walk over to Ken Kaneki, shout "Idiot!" at him, and tell him to mind his own business and not to look at your girlfriend, earning a reward: 20 Fusion Points!]

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