Sen Takatsuki's book signing was held at a bookstore not far from the station in Ward 20. Since this was her first public appearance, a crowd had lined up before the event even began.
"I'd like one copy of the new book..."
"I want six!"
To attend the event, everyone had to own a book by Sen Takatsuki, take a number, and wait their turn to enter the room and meet the author.
"One book each, and make sure she signs every one!" Banjō handed the newly purchased books to his followers, ready to go all out.
Then he picked up his own copy. "I'll ask Mr. Takatsuki to write Miss Rize's name in this one! Or maybe I should have her write my name instead. Hmm, having both would be best after all. Put my name and Miss Rize's together..."
"Boss... they'll throw you out if you do that..."
"Mr.?" Holding his newly bought book, Louis gave him a puzzled look.
"Yeah... everyone calls her Mr. Takatsuki, so I'm not sure whether she's a man or a woman." Banjō scratched his head. He was really only a casual fan himself, having started following her work because Rize liked her books.
Perhaps because this was her first public appearance, none of them knew Sen Takatsuki's gender or what she looked like yet.
Sen Takatsuki's real name was Eto Yoshimura, and she was an executive of Aogiri Tree. But in the ghoul world, she was best known as the One-Eyed Owl.
Although Louis knew a few things about her, he had never learned exactly what she looked like.
From what he remembered... she seemed to be in her twenties, but she was petite. Whenever she appeared in her human identity, she always reminded Louis of a groundhog.
As he tried to