Would you please tell me more about the Owl?
There was once a ghoul named Kuzen.
In order to survive, he devoured people, just as other ghouls did.
He even slaughtered those he once considered companions.
Cursing his fate all the while, powerfully and in solitude...
Stories about Kuzen began to spread like wild fire.
One organization took special interest in him,
and decided to enlist him to their cause.
Mindlessly obeying the orders he received, he killed both humans and ghouls alike.
Killing became his profession.
And as always, he was alone.
The organization turned out to be ill-suited for him.
One day, Kuzen met a special human in an old coffee shop.
Would you like another?
You're always in the same seat, drinking the same coffee.
Sugarless, right?
Kuzen-san, do you have trouble reading kanji?
Well then, I'll teach you.
I...
Come on.
Although he was never able to let others into his heart,
for some reason, she was an exception.
However...
Being alone for so long... It must have been hard on you.
She accepted him.
The way things are, our baby...
Unless a miracle happens, any child of a ghoul and a human...
It needs nourishment, right?
It's all right.
A miracle will happen.
She made it happen, indeed.
At last, their time of joy came.
However, their joy was short-lived.
Ukina!
Kuzen returned alive.
However, the child was already gone.
And so, time passed,
and the ghoul they called the Owl, who hated the whole world, appeared.
The one-eyed Owl...
Yes... My child.
Snow, huh?
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They said they were renovating the whole building.
Well then, do you want to live with us until they're done with construction?
Thanks, but I'm going to crash at my brother's place.
Aw, I thought I was going to be able to cook for you every day.
Sorry.
Snow?
It really is!
I wonder if any of it will stick.
Good question.
I sure hope it does, you know?
Yeah.
Nishiki-kun, look! It's snowing!
No wonder it's so damn cold.
It's cold, after all.
You could just wait at home until I'm done with work, couldn't you?
That's okay.
We're almost to Anteiku.
Once I drop you off at Anteiku, I'll wait at home.
I seriously don't get women.
Moments like these are the most precious.
Yeah, maybe.
Ah, it's really starting to come down.
Looks like you were right to bring an umbrella, huh?
Geez, why are we so damn busy!?
Still, to have this many customers come in...
It's amazing, isn't it?
All right, until Touka comes back, we'll manage as best we can!
Hinami, you man the counter. Let me handle the hall!
Okay.
Wh-What about me?
Roma... don't break any dishes!
Irimi-san, three Americanos, please.
Okay.
Koma-san!
Four blends, on the double!
Very well.
What are you gonna do once you graduate from college?
Huh? We haven't even passed our exams.
Then, what if I phrase it like this:
What are your dreams for the future?
Dreams for the future?
I haven't put much thought into it.
What about you, Yoriko?
To become a chef!
That's nice. I'm sure you'll do great.
Thanks!
So, what's your dream job?
My dream, huh?
They're not really dreams, but there are a few things I'd like to try.
Like what? Tell me!
Being a school teacher or running a coffee shop.
A coffee shop? You mean like Anteiku?
Oh, yeah? A coffee shop?
I like how coffee shops naturally gather people together.
Something along those lines.
I'd definitely work at your shop!
All right.
I read over your report.
Do you have any conclusive evidence?
Your instincts?
Man...
You're not Kureo, are you?
It's possible that the 20th Ward investigators had been fooled this whole time.
I've gathered some new men and staked the place out.
I expected no less, Maru. You work fast.
Say what you want.
I gotta say, that was one damn busy day.
Hinami-chan, are you okay? You must be tired.
Nope, that was fun.
Oh, come to think of it, Roma...
This is the longest you've gone without breaking anything, isn't it?
I broke two dishes!
Considering how busy we were, that's quite an accomplishment.
Nishiki-senpai, you're being so nice!
B-But why? Are you after my heart?
Don't get so full of yourself, spouting that damn nonsense!
Still, it's been a while since we've had this much business, huh?
Yeah. We were this close to calling in Anteiku's ultimate weapon.
Anteiku's ultimate weapon?
Who's that?
That would be...
Speak of the devil.
Ultimate weapon? You're kidding.
Yeah, couldn't be.
It's true. Though this was a long time ago.
Yomo-san once worked at Anteiku?
Never would've guessed.
He was really good at making coffee.
His customer service skills, on the other hand...
Touka, are you finished packing?
I still have a little left to do.
We'll take things from here.
Thank you very much. Let's go, Hinami.
Okay.
Is that right?
Yes.
What about you, Yoshimura-san?
I need to tie up some loose ends.
I'd like to ask you to watch over the others.
Very well.
Seido-san...
Things seem tense around here. Did something happen?
Oh, I'm not really sure. They haven't told me anything.
I see.
Sorry, but I'm in kind of a rush.
Onee-chan, it's still coming down!
Looks like it may pile up.
Yomo-kun, it's up to you now.
Right.
Touka...
Right.
Sir, if you need anything, I'll be glad to pitch in.
Me, too!
Wow... I think we'll get some accumulation tonight.
Welcome.
Would you mind if I joined you?
Of course not.
Here you are.
Thank you.
Sure.
That's good.
Thank you very much.
Is this, you know, because you're using different beans?
While that may be true, it's more than just that.
The way the beans are roasted, how they're brewed, and even the water used can change the flavor.
Yeah?
My own personal belief...
is that the way you approach each bean is what matters the most in bringing out its flavor.
Approach?
Yes. Your approach must vary, depending on the bean.
Even if you use expensive beans, the coffee won't turn out well without the proper care.
The opposite can also be said.
Given the right treatment, even cheap beans can be brewed to bring out their special qualities.
Indeed. That's quite profound.
Not at all.
That was delicious.
Thank you very much.
It's on the house.
Oh, but I couldn't...
Well then, if you insist.
Thanks for the treat.
It's snowing.
I can't wait.
The shop is now spic and span.
All the documents have been disposed of too.
Thank you.
Okay, go ahead.
I've been waiting for this.
Thank you very much.
I'm going to miss them.
We'll stick with you to the very end.
Or would you prefer otherwise?
Ukina, in the end,
my wish did not come true.
I ask for your approval to implement this mission
to exterminate the Owl.
And the target location?
Yes, sir. A shop in the 20th Ward,
by the name of "Anteiku."
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