"...I really can't wait to see the moment she's consumed by happiness."
Tsukiyama Shū laughed, and Hori Chie pressed the shutter once more, capturing the photo. It was as though she was interested only in taking pictures.
Shinkansen platform.
"Well then, it's about time I got going too."
"...Mom. I'll support myself, so don't worry about me." Ikuma boarded the Shinkansen and left. As the train sped farther and farther away, he departed from the place he knew so well.
"We'll be rooting for you!"
"Do your best!"
Momochi Ikuma was a "ghoul."
"Wow! This is amazing..." Momochi Ikuma had arrived in Kyoto, but the crowds here surged endlessly, with dense shadows of people everywhere, making him feel somewhat uneasy. He had come here before, but this time, it felt incredibly oppressive and uncomfortable.
From now on, this would be where Momochi Ikuma lived his life. Unlike before, he no longer had any way back.
Momochi Ikuma pulled himself together and got on the train.
"I'm finally here!" Momochi Ikuma had chosen the 20th Ward as his place of residence. The area had plenty of greenery and was fairly scenic. There was a university nearby, and with so many young people around, it would be easier for him to blend in and hide.
Momochi Ikuma was surprised that the apartments were so small, yet the rent was so expensive. The buildings were crowded too. He entered his room and was just about to strum his guitar when someone shouted loudly.
"It's too noisy!"
"S-sorry!" Momochi Ikuma glanced at the time in disappointment. It was already eleven at night. No wonder that person was so angry. Still feeling dejected, he muttered to himself. This counted as a setback too. It seemed his neighbors would not be easy to get along with,