Hinami gazes at the cement warehouse before them. It’s a simple design, abandoned long ago by its proper use.
And now it is swarming with V agents.
CCG and Goat members surround her. For another day, they will be led by Kaneki and Marude, fighting against the organization that sought to divide them.
Someone’s boots crunch the soil behind her. Their voice is muffled.
“Hinami, before we go in there…before we face V, I just want to tell you. I think you’ve grown so much as a person since your parents died. I think your parents would be proud of you. I know they would.”
HInami’s heart swells. “Thank you, Ayato.” She turns around, blushing, only to freeze when she sees Kaneki himself.
“Hi,” he says.
“Hi.” She throws her arms around him. Someone other than Ayato loves her? “Onii-chan…we began this journey together, remember?”
Kaneki nods.
“I’m glad you remember me…and I’m happy for you and Touka, I really am.” She smiles up at him, tears in her eyes. “So, in the words of my Mom…live.”