Au where Kureo is still alive and Amon and Akira want to tell him they’re getting married but as much as he loves his daughter and Amon he can’t process it

“Hi, Dad.” Akira speaks into the throwaway cellphone she purchased from the convenience store across the street from their motel. 

“Akira.” Kureo sounds hesitant. 

She knows she broke his heart during their last conversation, when she confessed to saving Seidou, to betraying her humanity and family and her mother’s memory. He probably didn’t expect to hear from her again. 

“I’m calling because Amon and I have some news.”

“Amon?!”

“He’s alive too, Dad. Same as Seidou. Would you kill him?” Akira blinks back tears. Amon slips his hand into hers.

“Come back,” Kureo whispers. He can’t bear to answer the question; it could tear his world apart. 

“Anyhow.” Akira hardens her voice. “Amon and I are getting married.”

“Akira!” Kureo often dreamt about Akira happy with Amon, of grandchildren. But now? “He’s a ghoul. And you’re -”

“A traitor,” Akira cuts in. “I know, Dad.”

She hangs up, shaking.

“I’m sorry,” Amon says, stroking her hair. 

“You’re worth it. Ghouls are worth it, actually.” Akira laughs a little. “Shall we get ready?”

When they return from their drive-through wedding, Akira is focused on on her husband. In his arms, she feels freer than she’s ever been.

“What’s this?” Amon carries her into their motel room before hurrying back into the hallway, where a card lies. 

Daughter and son-in-law.

Akira starts. She opens it gingerly.

 Congratulations to you both. I love you.

Akira’s mouth falls open. “He…he knows where we are.”

“And he hasn’t told anyone.” Amon smiles. “There’s hope for him.”

“And we have his blessing,” Akira jokes as she pulls Amon in for another kiss.