???'s POV

'Ahh! I'm going to be late! I told them that I would meet up with them at 1:30 PM, but now I'm half an hour late!'

I quickly ran past multiple people's stares, streets, and alleyways. I didn't care what people thought of me at the moment. Perhaps instead I look like some young intern late to report for duty.

Feeling energy burn into my lungs, I ran faster despite the dangerous clicking of the heels of my boots. Still, I was barely even breaking a single sweat thanks to my fitness training and excellent stamina. The only bothersome thing during the rush was my long black hair because it would not care to stop flying over my face. I could even be mistaken as the grudge.

My silver eyes lit up once I turned the corner and my nose was filled with the wonderful scent of coffee. I exhaled with delight and clapped my hands together.

"I'm finally here! I love you, Anteiku~!" I whiffed in the deep aroma of the sweet, warm, yet bitter smell as I approached the shop. I quickly entered the shop and the bells of the door jingled throughout the cafe to my delight.

"Oi Yuki! Why are you so late?!" My attention was turned towards a certain orange-haired male and I waved my hand frantically in response. I also took account of seeing another familiar face.

"Ken-nii!" I ran towards Ken and gave him a deathly hug of love. Hide on the other hand sweatdropped at his suddenly forgotten existence when the girl ran past him.

"Y-Yuki...! A-air! Let g-go of me..." I sheepishly giggled and let him go, watching him violently inhale his longing breath from my massive teddy bear hug of incredibleness! It was one of the special hugs that I hold power to and I'm proud of it!

"Yuki, how come I was ignored and didn't get a hug..." I giggled again in embarrassment that I had momentarily forgotten mines and Ken's best friend.

"Sorry! Here!" I quickly gave Hide an everlasting hug, which he also struggled to grasp a breath of air. I giggled and released Hide from my grasp.

Almost everyone's attention in the shop was towards us due to me and my loud appearance, but I just ignored the glances and attention. Especially a couple of comments from some uncultured dorks. I tried ignoring them despite my annoyance of firing unicorn fists ready to launch! In short, I would love to beat the crap out of them. I have quite the imagination.

"Yuki-chan, come sit next to me." My brother, Ken, gestured to the seat beside him and I complied with ease.

"Man~! Those guys have no class!" I smiled at Hide's comment because I knew he was trying to cheer me up to drag me away from the uneasiness and fury.

"Yuki-chan, would you like to order some coffee?" I nodded my head enthusiastically while my brother called for an order. At the same time, Hide was asking Ken an intriguing question which made me quite shock.

"Nei, nei Kaneki~! So whose your crush?" My mouth was left agape and my eyes were wide in surprise to hear that MY younger brother has a crush. I slammed my fist onto the table, making the two flinch. I immediately head locked Ken.

"What's this?! Does my lovely older twin brother have a crush? I really wonder why I just heard of it now~!" I smiled innocently as Hide laughed at our interaction and speechlessly watched the wrestling match before him. On the other hand, Ken was struggling to get out of my headlock of the deathly love of his sister.

"Y-Yuki...! S-sorry! A-air!" I sighed while releasing my grip on him and sat back down properly. I was now deadly serious about my brother's crush who is a mystery to me for heck! Who knows how long?

"So... Who's your crush Ken-nii? Do I need to crush your crush?" He was stuttering while scratching his cheek nervously. I can clearly saw the pink hues of blush on his cheeks.

"Excuse me, may I take your order?" All of our attention was to a waitress with purple hair that covered one side of her face and pale skin with purple orbs.

'Oh! She's cute! Does my brother like her-'

"Yuki-chan, what would you like to order?" I hummed, scanning over the menu.

"I'll have a caramel iced coffee with whip cream to top it off, please! Thank you~!" She nodded her head, but before she could leave, Hide tried making a move on the girl. I wasn't sure but was he trying to make a move or make a fool of himself.

"Miss, you're cute! What's your name?" I just sweatdropped at how Hide can be so straightforward at times. Oh well, he's Hide. You can't hide find from that fact.

"It's Touka..." She hid her face with the notepad and ran away in embarrassment to the back counter to supposedly make my coffee.

"Hide, look what you did~! You made her run away~! I bet she thinks you're a creep~!" I teased Hide and watched as he made a hurt expression, but he secretly was gesturing that we should be teasing Ken instead. I smirked in agreement and poked Ken's shoulder. He removed his nose from his book and turned to face me and my puppy eyes.

"Ken-nii~! So who's the lucky girl? Is she pretty? Why do you like about her? Are you gonna forget me? How come I never knew~? I can tots play cupid!" I poked his cheek and clearly saw how flustered he was. His ears were clearly bright red! Hide was uncontrollably dying on the other side of the table and I really, really tried my best to hold in my laughter at the sight of a very flustered Ken.

'I wonder which girl has caught my Ken-nii's heart to race like a prancing unicorn~! I bet we are making a lot of disturbances... Why do I keep referring to unicorns and such~?'

"Hide! Yuki-chan! Be quiet or else they'll kick us out!" My eyes widened in further curiosity.

'Is this girl that important that he has to see her today? I'm even more curious now!'

"Here's your drink. Thank you for waiting." I smiled in return and she reflected it back. I took a sip and my eyes widened in delight and moaned in pleasure. I took another sip, sparkles now glowing in my eyes in amazement of the coffee's rich flavors.

"T-this tastes like heaven!" I exclaimed as my brother and Hide chuckled at my reaction. I continued to drink it as Ken kept secretly looking at the door, trying to hide his anxiousness from both Hide and me.

But, Hide and I aren't stupid. Although we joke a lot and act dumb, we are quite intelligent! We both noticed how this 'girl' makes Ken really nervous when we mention his mysterious crush and how she is making him act.

"Ah! How is your training going along Yuki-Chan?" Hide rested his chin onto his palm, turning to the girl.

"Quite splendidly! I'll be able to start working on the field again in about two weeks!" Yuki grinned with triumph and held up a peace sign.

"That soon already?" Kaneki breathed out and furrowed his brows in concern. "Are you sure that your ankle is completely healed?"

"Mhm, I'm able to run again! Soon enough I'll be saving people on going on missions. I won't be able to spend much time with you two~!" Yuki sighed and pursed her lips. She took a long sip out of her drink.

"Hah~. You better make time for us when you're free!" Hide flicked her forehead.

"Yeah, yeah I will." Yuki rolled her eyes and rubbed over the spot he had just flicked.

At this exact moment, someone entered the shop, and Hide and I didn't fail to notice Ken's happy and relieved expression. His face was tinted with pink and red hues on his cheeks. His eyes widened in absolute admiration and his smile was filled with joy.

She was actually very beautiful. Long and smooth purple hair with a pair of bright purple orbs, a nice figure, and red-framed glasses that complemented her pale skin! She walked so elegantly across the cafe towards her destined table.

She pulled out a book that I immediately recognized that to be the same exact replica of Ken's book. The book was written by Ken's favorite author— Sen Takatsuki.

'Is that what brought Ken to like her?'

"Kaneki, she's out of your league." My eyes shot up to Hide's. I'm shocked to hear him say this to be quite honest.

'I'm a bit lost for words. Shouldn't he be supporting Ken...?'

"What do you mean 'out of your league'?!"

I could easily tell that Ken wasn't happy to hear that. My bangs were covering my eyes and I held onto my cup with its cold drops of water surrounding the cool glass that rolled onto my hands.

I don't like it when Ken's hopes and wants in life get crushed. Just like when our Mom died and I... It's a bitter feeling, but I want to make up for the times I was a fool.

"Ken. Hide. Silence." My bangs were barely hanging over my stern eyes and they listened to my command. They both knew to not mess with me when I'm serious or else it's nap time for a certain time period. Plus, I'm like their princess.

Hide sighed and got up while placing some money onto Ken's stacks of books.

"Well then bye Kaneki, Yuki! Good luck Kaneki~! I'll see you guys later!" The bells jingled one last time and I never knew that it would be the last time I could ever peacefully be with the two of them ever again.

Ken just sighed and I took one quick glance at him before staring back at my coffee.

"Ken..."

"Y-yeah...?"

"How interested are you that you want to date her?" I took another sip from the cool iced coffee as I waited to hear my brother's answer from his heart.

"H-her name is Rize and I am really interested in her. I never had ever talked to her, but she just pulls me in. She just really has this air around her..." When I turned to face him after his statement, he was smiling warmly in thought.

I sighed and smiled gently, knowing how happy he seemed to even think about her. I glanced at Rize and chuckled. I got up and placed down some bills. Ken seemed to notice my leave due to his stuttering and panicking expression.

"Y-Yuki-chan, wh-where are you going?!" I chuckled at his red face and surprised reaction and walked back to him to engulf him in a warm embrace.

"Ken, good luck! I wish you lots of luck in your love life." He blushed at my cheer for him. "Just don't forget your dear sister~!" I teased him, exiting the shop.

I was happy for Ken, but something felt off about that girl. I'll just keep a close watch on Ken if something happens between them! Plus, it could very well just be my personal concerns getting in the way.

I'll protect Ken-nii regardless this time around! That is the most I can do!