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Kaneki sighed as he held the familiarly annoying orange bottle in his hand, the little white pills mocking him of his life choices- he really wished he didn't have to take them. He looked over his shoulder to see his beloved little sister hard at work; stirring the cake batter in the bowl while humming a soft tune to herself. He smile fondly at her before turning back to his medication, pouring a generous amount of the little white devils in his palm before quickly shoving them all in is mouth and swallowing.
He gave off a deep sigh of relief while placing the bottle back in his pocket
Sedatives.
Hinami just hummed to herself feigning ignorance to what her brother was doing, she can't possibly get why he'd hide it knowing her advance hearing would give it away.
Kaneki looked up at the wall clock and sucked his teeth before turning his attention to the doors “Jeez, what’s taking Tsukiyama so long, I can’t work like this.” he grumbled
Sedatives are what omegas take to control their heat when they themselves aren't personally ready to become parents when their body say otherwise. Being a fellow omega herself she has full knowledge of them and in a few years time she'd have to start carrying them herself.
“Calm down big brother. I’m sure he’ll be here soon enough, we just got to be patient” she replied while pouring the batter into a cake pan.
But she can guess why he was trying to hide it, omegas only take sedatives when they're in heat and by the amount he was just scarfing down he's been in his for a while. She knows that if he even misses a scheduled dosage or even start taking less then that then he'll start spreading his legs and calling out to the nearest alpha the moment he gets the chance.
He began walking to the other side of the kitchen, mumbling “Patient my ass." He grabbed a folded metal chair and began walking back to the island she was on "I gave him the wrong time on purpose so that he wouldn’t even be late and yet he’s still not here”
The student kitchen wasn't as big in terms of space as the one in the cafeteria, but it was just as well stocked with multiple appliances, materials and foods. It was used to help teach young ghouls how to cook so as to look more human in the real world or if they pursue a career in cuisine; and being the assistant teacher of the class granted young Hinami privileges to the area after hours to practice her talent. Though that's not why they were there.
"Probably fixing his girly hair or picking out suit that doesn't even match with itself." he grumbled while opening the chair and sitting down.
She giggled and opened up the oven to place the pan in “Don't say that, maybe something happened and he’s caught up”
“You and I both know that’s bull- we live on an island on top of a dormant volcano, with a population less than 300- honestly what could happen?”
“Maybe he got hit with a trash can.”
“Hush. Must be a nice view from atop that horse of yours- you’re just as aggravated as I am and you know it.” he pouted and folded his arms
“Well at least I’m only hung up over one thing- you sure you’re not just missing your alpha?” she smirked while leaning over the counter-top of the island
Not to sound like a little shit but Hinami knew she was one, just like how her brother loved picking on Ayato she loved teasing him when no one was around. She's overjoyed that Tsukiyama came into the picture, not only that her brother had found an alpha but also for the fact that he had a soft spot for the said alpha and she'd been throwing jabs at Kaneki about it ever since their little date.
Kaneki blushed “Please, he is not my alpha!”… well at least not yet anyways he thought before mentally slapping himself.
She heard a loud ting and started laughing while she went in the direction of a different wall oven “Could’ve fooled me! With the way you two always swoon over each other, one would just assume”
She had to wonder, knowing her brother, Tsukiyama was most definitely the alpha he's going to settle down with. It's not like he couldn't do so with any alpha, but Hinami figures this is where her and Kaneki are alike on the subject; whereas Alphas would normally mate with more than one if not multiple omegas at a time, Omegas will most likely mate with no more than three alphas in their lifetime. Something to do with hormones and feelings and keeping the gene pool wide and a bunch of other stuff she doesn't care to get into.
Her point being that like Ayato, Tsukiyama is one of those rare few Alphas that will have only one mate; so what is he waiting for. What is her brother so worried over that he'd put himself through so much suffering?
She laughs again as she skillfully dodges some cake batter Kaneki flung at her.
"No, no, no- I am very late. Tres trad- non" Tsukiyama stumbled out with great agitation as he quickly pushed a cart filled with flowers towards the campus kitchens. Shifting his attention between his pocket watch and the path to make sure that the flowers don’t spill while mentally trying to slow time down.
Kanae hot on his heels with a worrying expression on his face as well "Please forgive me, it's my fault I should have alerted you and Mr. Yoshimura of the time-"
"Non it is not your fault Kanae-" Tsukiyama quickly cut him off to dispel the guilt "Merd- I should have been paying more attention to the time considering how much I was looking forward to this."
"In your defense Master, it was an interesting story about that china set." He stated trying to ease his Master’s conscious
He turned to look at Kanae "That is was but excuses nonetheless-" his moment of distraction caused him to ram the cart into another person, Tsukiyama and Kanae swiftly caught the vases before they could fall and break before turning their attention to the victim
After placing the vases back on the cart Tsukiyama reached his hand out to the person "Oh my I'm terribly I wasn't focus-" he stopped, stunned by the hand that was reaching out to him that came along with a familiar sight of stark white hair.
"Nah it's alright, I really need to work on my dodging." The boy said as Tsukiyama helped him up, dusting his pants off after fully standing
He watched him for a moment before any thoughts came to mind, formally distracted by the similarities "Hmm, yes... Might I ask who you are? I don't remember seeing you around campus before."
"Well I'm new” he held out his hand for Tsukiyama to take, which he did and they shook hands “Takizawa Seidou is what I go by and you must Tsukiyama Shuu correct?"
But before the man could answer his question, Kanae stepped in between them, looking down at Takizawa even though he was shorter than him "That he is but what business does a weirdo like you want with him?"
"Kanae!"
Takizawa laughed "Nah it's cool, I'm used to it. I know- well know of you really, because Yoshimura described you to me. He says that if I can find you then I can find Kaneki."
Upon mentioning that it was now Tsukiyama’s turn to look down at the new comer "And what business do you have with him?"
Taking notice of the slight tone change but oblivious to its meaning, Takizawa continued "Ah well he was supposed to show me around campus today. You see me and him have something special in common so-"
"'Something special'?" he interrupted
"Yeah and as an upperclassmen and all Yoshimura said that he's going to be looking out for me and stuff. We were going to spend today together to get to know each other more, like bonding and stuff but I guess something must came up considering he wasn't in his room like he said he would be so I'm looking for him."
Tsukiyama sized him up "You don't say..." yeah the hair was oddly similar but what could this newbie possibly share with his darling Kaneki? He could spell the scent of an alpha coming from the lad, faint but it was there- he better not be after his Kaneki.
"Yep so know where he is?"
"..." He just looked at him as if he wanted to eat him. Or maybe he was just thinking so hard of a way to keep him from Kaneki that it just appeared that way.
Ignoring his Master’s unnecessary internal issue, Kanae stepped forward "If you must know we're-"
Looking at his servant Tsukiyama instantly brighten having thought of a plan "Splendid idea Kanae!"
"Pardon?" Startled and confused Kanae looked at his master with concern.
"You'll show the young Takizawa here around campus- while I'll go inform Kaneki of the situation at hand! It'll be like killing two birds with one stone!" Tsukiyama gripped both his shoulders and thrusted him in front of Takizawa.
Kanae held up a questionable finger "Um, Master." What the hell is going on?
Tsukiyama dramatically put a hand to his forehead "I know my sweet angel would never be so careless as to ignore someone in need, let alone an underclassman! Something so serious must of happened that he couldn't even spare a moment to write a note- no maybe even taking a second to look away and alert you would cause an event so catastrophic it would scare him for life! Oh what a tragedy!"
"Sweet angel?" Now Kanae was truly worried, thinking about that guy as an angel was utterly insane
"Catastrophic?!" Takizawa gaped at him before beginning to fret, obviously having fallen for Tsukiyama’s plan. Kanae just looked at him "Well if it would cause him that much trouble..."
He smirked "Great! Glad you understand."
"But master-"
Sighing, he began again his treck to the kitchen with the flowers "Please Kanae, do cooperate. This is for our darling Kaneki"
Exasperated, Kanae just threw his hands up in surrender, not like he can refuse his master anyway "Fine, whatever- sheesh."
Tsukiyama beamed and yelled back "Excellent! Takizawa you can put all your faith in Kanae here, he's my most trusted confidante- he'll take good care of you!"
Takizawa tilted his head "He?"
"I'll see you both later! Ciao!" He waved as he cheerfully walked away, his plan succeeding
Having figured out his Master’s plan of keeping the kid away from Kaneki, decided to play along "Right let's get this over and done with. Come, this way."
He looked between Tuskiyama and Kanae before pointing at the latter as he followed him "...He?"