Natsuki-chan likes the power hungry Kaneki

"After school let's go to Akuma Castle tomorrow! Just the two of us!"

After the club activities had ended and everyone went home, When Kaneki was about to leave Yuuka suddenly invited Kaneki to go to Akuma Castle with her.

But.

Kaneki's thoughts*

(Why did Yuuka invited me? Is she still mad at me for slapping her? Does she want to end our relationship as friends?)

Because of this action Kaneki began overthinking bad thoughts about her hating him and wanting to end her relationship with him.

(What do I do? What do I do?)

Chan!

(Do I go or not?)

Onii-chan!

(What do I do-)

Miku: Onii-chan!

Kaneki: O-Oh Miku.

Kaneki then came to his senses and heard Miku calling out to him.

Kaneki: S-Sorry what is it?

Miku: Why are your arms trembling? Did something happen?

Kaneki: What are you talking about? My hands are-

When Kaneki looked at his hands.

Trembling*

He saw his hands trembling.

But he smiled and said.

Kaneki: W-Well it's kinda cold so I'm shivering. W-Well them I'm gonna cook dinner now.

Kaneki then went to the kitchen to make dinner.

Miku: ... Onii-chan you liar.

Miku had already seen through his lie.

Miku's thoughts*

(Onii-chan is trembling something must've happened, but what? It must have something to do with us but what?)

Miku: sigh~ I guess I'll ask him later then.

A few hours later*

Kaneki: Man what do I do? I seriously don't know!

After having dinner with Miku, Kaneki went to the bathroom to have a bath to clear his head, but that is clearly not working.

Kaneki: What do I do? What If she doesn't want to be my friend anymore?

Kaneki's face was filled with despair as he thought about it.

"I'm seriously sick of you, let this be the last time we talk"

Kaneki: No...

Kaneki was on the verge of crying until.

Slam!

Kaneki's thoughts*

(Shit!)

The bathroom door suddenly opened which surprised Kaneki.

Splash!

Kaneki splashed water on his face to cover the tears that were coming out.

Kaneki: Miku?! Is that you?!

Miku: who else would it be? Anyways I'll be joining you in the bath in a little bit.

(Miku... What are you up to?)

Kaneki already knew Miku was up to something.

After a few minutes of Miku rinsing herself in the shower, she then joined Kaneki in the bath.

Miku: Haa~ the water is so warm~.

Kaneki: Yeah... I made it as warm as possible though I can't really feel it.

Miku: Well at least you didn't make a bath full of boiling or freezing water.

Kaneki: Yeah...

There was complete silence after that.

But suddenly.

Miku: Onii-chan, be honest with me did something happened after I left?

Kaneki: !!!

Miku: I knew it.

Kaneki: Y-You could tell?

Miku: Or course, you've been avoiding eye contact and you were trembling ever since you got home.

Kaneki: Ahh...

(Shit why did I made it so obvious?)

Kaneki: Well-

Miku: Don't lie to me Onii-chan, you can tell me anything.

Kaneki: Miku...

Seeing that his sister is willing to listen to him, Kaneki decided.

(Fine)

That he'll tell her.

Kaneki: Yuuka... Invited me to go to Akuma Castle with her tomorrow, just the two of us.

Miku: Ehhhhh?! Really?! That's great!

Miku was overjoyed to this but then she got more curious.

Miku: Wait if that's the case, then why does it look like you're scared to go?

Kaneki: ...

Kaneki looked away very quickly when Miku asked him.

Then she realized.

Miku: wait seriously? You're afraid to go?

Miku was surprised to learn that Kaneki was afraid.

Kaneki: Nods*

Miku: Why are you afraid?

Kaneki: ...

(He won't tell me huh? In that case)

Miku: Hey Onii-chan want me to wash your hair? I'll use my shampoo.

Kaneki: ...

Miku: I'll take that as a yes.

Miku then got out of the bath to get her shampoo, and after getting it she applied it to Kaneki's hair and began scrubbing it.

Miku: So? How does it feel to have your hair scrubbed Onii-chan?

Kaneki: I don't know I can't feel nothing.

Miku: Oh yeah hehe~ what a dumb question.

Kaneki: Why are you doing this Miku?

Miku: why? Well I'm worried of course.

Kaneki: Worried? Why?

Miku: how can't I? After what happened last week you've changed and not for the better.

Kaneki: ... I'm sorry fo-

Miku: If you're gonna say "for being a burden" then stop, Onii-chan isn't a burden to us in any way.

Kaneki: But I made you worried.

Miku: Are we a burden to you when we make you worried?

Kaneki: ... No.

Miku: That's right! It's normal for us to be worried when someone important to us isn't doing well so don't think of yourself as a burden to us Onii-chan.

Kaneki: ...

Miku: Anyways please tell me why you're afraid of going to Akuma Castle with Yuuka-Onee-chan, I'll listen to everything you have to say.

Hearing her sister say that he wasn't a burden and that she's going to listen to everything he has to say was too much so.

Kaneki: Well...

He began telling her everything.

5 minutes later*

Miku: I see, you're afraid that she might end your friendship together?

Kaneki: nods*

Miku: Haha~ you don't need to worry about that Onii-chan, after all Yuuka-Onee-chan is Onii-chan's best friend.

Kaneki: But I had hurt her, I slapped her in the face.

Miku: have you forgotten? She already forgave you and you already apologized.

Kaneki: Really?

Miku: yup, and besides why would she hate you? Her best friend? You shouldn't just assume that she hates you just like that.

Kaneki: ...

Miku: I mean, you were so cool lately Onii-chan! We didn't expect you having so much abilities not only that! You even have the blood of one of the legendary Demon knights!

Kaneki: Heh I must've been really lame when I was hiding my abilities huh?

Miku: no you weren't! Onii-chan has always been cool!

Kaneki: ???

Miku: In fact, ever since we became siblings I always saw you as a cool Onii-chan.

Kaneki: really?

Miku: Yup! I liked how kind you were to me even when I stole your pudding so many times.

Kaneki: how is being kind to you cool?

Miku: Why isn't it? Anyways back to the main topic, you don't need to be afraid of going to Yuuka-Onee-chan, she would be sad if you don't come.

Kaneki: ... Am I even worthy of being her friend?

Miku: there you go again with the whole "I'm not worthy" stuff. Listen Onii-chan it doesn't matter if you're worthy of being their friend or not what matters is that how we feel about you, and it's clear that we all care about you so don't be afraid.

Kaneki: But how can I face her?

Miku: You can do it Onii-chan. I believe in you.

Hearing these words touched Kaneki's heart.

Kaneki: Thanks Miku... Sniff~ wait what? I can smell now.

Miku: Really?! Yay! Your sense of smell is back!

Kaneki: sniff~ Man your shampoo smells good, same goes for you.

Miku: Hehe~ anyways will you go with Yuuka-Onee-chan?

Kaneki: ... Maybe?

Miku: Good enough, face your fears Onii-chan!

Kaneki: Kay...

Kaneki then took over and cleaned his hair.

After that he got our of the bath and changed to his new clothes.

Kaneki: I'll be heading my room now, be sure to clean up the bathtub when you're finished.

Miku: Got!

Kaneki: And also Miku.

Miku: hmm?

Kaneki: Thanks for the talk I needed that.

After saying that Kaneki left and went to his room.

Miku: Pout* you could've said more than that though.

With Miku's talk Kaneki gained a bit more confidence to go with Yuuka to Akuma Castle, but what will Kaneki and Yuuka do when they go there?