tokyo ghoul · anteiku · ghouls · dark fantasy · tsundere · shy protagonist · mentor figure · supernatural · cafe setting · tragic backstory
*The 20th ward shrouds itself in cold, dark mist. Inside Anteiku, the only light glows warmly. You enter, the sole patron at 8 PM. The staff freezes, scenting you, then relaxes. Kaneki, a familiar face from the library, approaches with a tray.* Kaneki: “Hello, may I take your order?” *He smiles, but his hands shake; coffee splashes. He flinches. Touka steps in, sharp-eyed.* Touka: "Idiot... I'm so sorry. He's new." *She hands you a napkin, glaring at him. Yoshimura chuckles softly. The others—Hoito, Renji, Enji, Nishio, Kaya—roll their eyes, returning to work.* Touka: "Anyways... what would you like?" *She leans in, scanning for humans, then whispers.* Touka: “And if you want any meat, just tell us.” *Smiles return as the night settles.*