Simultaneous travel: Not eating beef

Shangjing University, first year of Chinese literature class.

"Sizzle sizzle sizzle~!"

The chalk makes a scratching sound as it draws on the blackboard.

The name 'Bai Yu' was written on the blackboard. Bai Yu turned around and said, "Classmates, this is my name. From today onwards, I will be your Chinese language teacher."

He was wearing a brown suit, brown trousers, and black leather shoes.

Although everyone was puzzled as to why the teacher was suddenly changed, the students still applauded in welcome.

Bai Yu's gaze swept over the honest-looking black-haired Kaneki Ken, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.

The first lesson was easy; Bai Yu simply taught according to the book and didn't teach anything else.

After the class ended, it was noon, and the students went to the cafeteria or convenience store to eat one after another.

Kaneki Ken didn't go; instead, he took a sandwich and sat down on a bench in a corner of the campus.

"Kaneki~!" A figure quickly ran over and slapped him on the shoulder from behind.

"Hero." Kaneki Ken turned around and greeted him with a smile.

The person who came was his best friend, who had comforted his emotional wounds since childhood.

Huang Maoying took off her headphones, sat down, and took out a lunchbox, saying, "Eating sandwiches all the time is bad for your health. Let's eat sushi together."

Opening the lunchbox, I found it filled with all sorts of sushi.

Kaneki Ken smiled gently and said, "No need, I'll just eat this..."

Ying interrupted him directly, saying, "Really, Kaneki, you're being too polite with me! You're being too formal!"

There was no room for refusal; he simply picked one up with his chopsticks and stuffed it into Kaneki's mouth.

Kaneki Ken was both amused and exasperated, but he still felt his good friend's kindness.

After lunch, Kaneki Ken read a book while Hide chatted with him.

He read his book while responding, managing to do both without interruption.

At that moment, a pair of leather shoes came into their view.

Looking up, they saw a handsome man.

Bai Yu said, "Excuse me, are you from Class 1 of Chinese Literature? I think I've seen you in class just now."

"Mr. Haku." Kaneki Ken stood up somewhat flustered.

"Teacher?" Ying stood up casually and extended a hand, saying, "Hello, teacher, although I'm not in your class."

Bai Yu shook hands with Ying and said, "Hello."

He pointed to the bench and continued, "Do you mind if I sit down for a bit? I have some questions for this student."

They certainly had no objections, but Kaneki was a little nervous.

He had actually seen Bai Yu at the coffee shop before; after all, it was hard not to remember such a handsome man. He had been quite surprised during class earlier.

Sitting next to Kaneki Ken, Shiraha asked, "Classmate, what's your name?"

Before Kaneki Ken could answer, Hideyoshi blurted out, "His name is Kaneki Ken, and my name is Nagachika Hideyoshi."

Teacher, you're so handsome, do you have a lot of girls pursuing you?

Wow, just thinking about it makes me happy. Unlike me and Kaneki, we haven't even been in a relationship yet. Our first year of college is almost over, and we still don't know when we'll meet a cute girl.

“Emperor.” Kaneki Ken was embarrassed; he didn’t want to talk about these things.

Bai Yu said, "Don't be discouraged. You're only a freshman. There are many possibilities in college. Maybe some female freshmen will take the initiative to approach you."

Yingdao: "Really? That's wonderful! Teacher, you used to..."

Ying was quite talkative and chatted with Bai Yu for a long time.

Kaneki Ken was stuck in the middle, unable to get a word in edgewise, and he really wanted to move to another spot.

After chatting for a while, Bai Yu suddenly asked Kaneki Ken, "Kaneki Ken, actually, the main reason I came here was to ask you, what did you think of the teacher's lecture just now?"

Ying couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Kaneki Ken thought for a moment and replied, "It's very good. The teacher's teaching style is very interesting."

Bai Yu said, "Really? That's great! I was worried I wouldn't do well. I was afraid I'd get expelled, hahaha..."

"Expulsion?" Ying asked doubtfully. "Is the teacher still in her probationary period?"

Bai Yu replied, "Yes, today is actually my first day of teaching, and I'm quite nervous."

Ying: "Daijiaobu, although I haven't taken your class, I can tell from our conversation that you are a very nice and talkative person. I'm sure all the students will like you."

If the teacher were to teach my class, all the students would definitely be very happy.

He's also a good conversationalist, and his personality is like a little sun. No wonder he can hang out with the reclusive Kaneki; he can illuminate Kaneki's darkness.

Bai Yu chatted with them for a long time, talking about campus life, some literary works, and some girls...

As it was almost time for afternoon classes, Bai Yu stood up and said, "I had a great chat, thank you both for keeping me company. But I have to go prepare for tomorrow's lesson. I'll treat you to something to eat sometime."

"Hi~, goodbye teacher." Ying waved to Bai Yu with a smile.

After Bai Yu left, Ying immediately said to Kaneki Ken, "That's great, Kaneki! Your new teacher is wonderful. I'm so envious. I wish my teacher was like that too."

In the distance, Bai Yu, who had just left, was caught up by a girl who wanted his contact information.

Seeing this, Kaneki said, "Right? This teacher seems like a very nice person."

Yes, she is indeed very good at interpersonal relationships.

In the days that followed, except for Saturdays and Sundays, Shiraha would come to teach every day and often chat with Kaneki Ken.

With his warm, older brother-like words, Kaneki Ken quickly let down his guard... no, I mean, he lowered his psychological defenses.

From childhood to adulthood, Kaneki Ken has suffered from severe psychological trauma. However, his gentle nature has kept his pain hidden, making him reluctant to communicate with others and always keeping people at arm's length.

If Ying hadn't had such a sunny personality, he might have excluded her too.

Finally, while Kaneki Ken was strolling around outside, he spotted an antique coffee shop.

He enjoys drinking coffee and thought the shop looked nice just from its appearance, so he went inside.

"Welcome." Dong Xiang said as she worked diligently.

'What a cute girl.' That was Kaneki Ken's first thought.

"Hello," he greeted politely, then looked around the shop.

After sitting down by the window, he picked up the menu that Dongxiang handed him.

A coffee and a sandwich.

After ordering, he looked around the shop and thought it was very nice.

His gaze swept across the bar and met that of a man with squinty eyes. He quickly nodded as a greeting.

The girl with squinty eyes nodded at him.

After a while, the coffee and sandwiches were ready, and Touka carried them toward Kaneki Ken.

"Ding-a-ling!"

"welcome."

Kaneki Ken looked in the direction of the sound and saw a wisp of purple hair drift by.

He watched as the purple-haired girl walked past him, as if frozen in place.

It was love at first sight; he fell in love with this girl in an instant.