“Are you ready?” Yomo avoids looking at Touka because if he does, he’ll start crying.
“Yes!” Touka smiles at her bridesmaids. Hinami is the maid of honor; Yoriko, Saiko, Hsaio, Miza, and, of all people, Akira, comprise the rest.
Hide, Ayato, Mutsuki, Urie, Higemaru, and Aura approach as the groomsmen.
“I’m so happy for you,” Mutsuki tells Touka, who smiles back.
In the hall, the music starts. Chie begins snapping photos. Tsukiyama claps at as Hinami glides down the aisle, her arms linked with Hide’s.
Yoriko follows with Urie, and Takeomi beams, remembering his own wedding day.
Mutsuki and Saiko follow, barely able to contain their own excitement. Saiko winks at Kaneki, whose white hair has been slicked back “fashionably” by Tsukiyama, before standing besides her fellow bridesmaids.
Hanbee begins to cry when Hsaio passes with Higemaru, to Keijin’s horror. Mikage follows suit, and before Marude can object, all of Squad Suzuya is crying.
Then it’s Hsaio with Aura. His aunt smiles happily at him, and when Ui Koori gives Hsaio a small smile, joy explodes in her heart. If Ui approves, Big Sister Hairu would approve, and that’s all she wants.
Takizawa nudges Amon as Akira passes, her golden head held high. Besides him, Kurona and Hakatori smile from ear-to-ear.
Ayato and Miza pass last. Miza notices that Ayato’s flesh feels horribly cold. Probably with shock.
The music swells. Nishiki sniffles and stares straight ahead. Kimi silently hands him a tissue.
Touka emerges with Yomo clinging to her arm.
“Definitely clinging,” Nico whispers to Itori, who makes a note to mention it later.
Uta is relieved to see that the dress looks perfect on Touka. All the hours he spent arguing on the precise design with Tsukiyama are worth it right now.
Touka laughs a little as she sees Kaneki waiting for her. He extends his shaking, sweating hand, and Touka clasps his hand in hers.
“Excellent,” says Mirumo from his perch behind the pulpit. “Shall we begin?”
Kaneki and Touka look out across the sea of former enemies turned into friends.
“Yes please,” Kaneki says.