Upon learning that Aiya had allowed visitors to visit Kaneki, the Higanbana girls stared at her with horror all over their faces as they were worried for Kaneki's safety.
Aiya: Oh don't look at me like that, besides those boys and that girl that came with them seem to be worried about Kaneki.
But after hearing her vague description of the visitors, the Higanbana girls calmed down as they realized who they were.
All 6: Haa~!
Shino, Yuuka, Chikao & Natsuki: Haa~! I was so worried!
Sachi: Auntie you could have at least contacted us you know?
Miku: Yeah! His life is in danger so we can't risk anyone we don't know entering!
Aiya: Oh... Yeah I was a bit reckless there, it won't happen again.
Miku: Geez.
Aiya: But you girls know those kids?
Sachi: Only two of them.
Yuuka: But we do know the boys from our class are close to Kaneki.
Aiya: I see, that's good. Well come in then, and before you girls go to Kaneki's room could you bring this with you as well?
Natsuki: Eh?
Aiya handed Natsuki a big bowl filled with chocolate chip cookies for them to eat.
Aiya: Be sure to share those with your classmates okay?
Natsuki: W-We will.
Natsuki's thoughts*
(Wow the bowl is overfilled with cookies, I better watch my steps or they'll spill)
Natsuki: Thank you Auntie, let's go guys.
Miku: Do you need help?
Natsuki: No I can do it.
After being given the bowl of cookies, Natsuki began walking carefully to Kaneki's room with her friends following her to make sure she doesn't have an accident.
Miku: Here I'll open the door.
Creak~
Upon reaching the door to Kaneki's room, Miku opened it and the Higanbana girls entered to find—
Itsuki: Wow I can't believe Kaneki actually has a lot of manga in his room.
Keiko: He did say he used them for reference or something right?
???: I'm surprised he didn't actually read these stories, they're actually pretty good as well.
Itsuki, Keiko and the rest of the boys from their class sitting down on the floor as they read some of Kaneki's action mangas, which Shino didn't really like.
Shino: Why are you all touching Kaneki's things?!
All 9: !!!
Hearing Shino's loud shout startled everyone in the room, but upon realizing who it was they calmed down and greeted the Higanbana girls.
Keiko: Hey guys, sorry we were bored so we borrowed Kaneki's mangas.
???: Don't worry we'll put them back later.
Natsuki: So what brings you all here?
Itsuki: We're worried about Kaneki, so why wouldn't we?
Higanbana girls: Oh.
Miku: Just put everything back once your done.
All 9: We will!
Natsuki then went to Kaneki's desk and placed down the bowl of cookies.
Natsuki: Here's some cookies if any of you want some.
All 9: Thanks!
After that, Natsuki looked at her friends and said.
Natsuki: Well then, let's since we're here let's have our talk now.
Shino & Yuuka: !!!
Shino and Yuuka instantly became nervous upon hearing that, but Miku quickly reassured them.
Miku: It's alright you two, just listen to what Natsuki had to say.
Natsuki: Yeah. As for all of you, please don't mind us okay?
Itsuki: Don't worry, we won't bother you guys.
Natsuki nodded before sitting beside Kaneki.
Natsuki: Come closer.
Shino, Sachi, Yuuka, Miku & Chikao: Nod*
The five of them walked closer, sat down on the floor beside Kaneki's bed, and started listening to what Natsuki had to say.
Natsuki: So as you may know, I was very mad at you guys for lying to me all this time about your relationship with Kaneki.
Shino & Yuuka: Yeah...
Natsuki: And also the fact that you guys used me to get closer to him instead of apologizing to Kaneki directly and properly as well as two of you helping them with their plans.
Sachi & Chikao: S-Sorry.
Natsuki: Haa~ But I'm also a bit at fault too.
Shino, Sachi, Yuuka & Chikao: What?
The four were confused hearing Natsuki blame herself.
Shino: But... You didn't do anything.
Natsuki: Exactly. Do you guys remember my ability?
Yuuka: Yeah it allows you to see the color of other people's soul right?
Natsuki: Yes and i use it so I could get a better understanding of the people around me, but I didn't even asked any of you of how you were feeling about Kaneki whenever you're close to him.
Yuuka: What do you mean?
Natsuki: Well I could see the colors of guilt in your souls when we were first starting out as friends whenever you were nearby Kaneki. But I never really asked any of you about it.
Shino: But you couldn't have known.
Natsuki: That's true, but if I had known I probably wouldn't had hated you guys as much.
Shino: How could you say that?
Natsuki: Well I only really started hating "Shiita-chan, Miyu-chan and Miha-chan" when Kaneki talked about it at the shrine near Mato high two months ago.
Yuuka: But we haven't made a move until after your talk with Kaneki at the shrine.
Miku: Wait how do you know about that Yuuka-Oneechan?
Yuuka: Well... I secretly followed Kaneki and eavesdropped in their conversation during that time.
Natsuki: I see, well to answer your question. Yes it's true you haven't made any move during that time. But I'm talking about when I first met Miku when I first visited this house.
Miku: Yeah... Natsuki talked about this to me yesterday.
Natsuki: Yup. I actually noticed she had some guilt when she was near Kaneki when we first met. I didn't question it but—
Shino: But that's not your fault, you couldn't have known.
Natsuki: That's true. But my point is if I had confronted Miku about it earlier since I was pretty fond of Miku at the time maybe I could have known, and maybe i could've helped you.
Shino & Yuuka: ...
Natsuki: And looking at your perspective, you all did what you all done because you were desperate and had no other options since Kaneki would always avoid you for some reason.
Yuuka: ...
Natsuki: Although I'm not really sure about Sachi and Chi-chan, but if I were to guess you all just wanted to help your friends right?
Chikao: Yeah...
Sachi: I just really want my friends to get along again...
Natsuki: Ahem! Anyways. The point is I forgive all of you, and I hope from now on let's communicate better.
Shino, Sachi, Yuuka & Chikao: ...
The room was silent as the four didn't know what to say.
Miku: Natsuki... I'm going to be honest, your talk with me about this was a lot better than this one.
Natsuki: Haha~ Yeah I probably should've said my points a lot better.
Miku: Good job though!
Seeing Natsuki and Miku having their usual friendliness to each other again before before the incident, Shino asked one last time.
Shino: Is it really okay for you to forgive us?
Natsuki: Yes, I'm willing to forgive you guys.
Shino and Yuuka began shedding tears as they were forgiven by Natsuki.
Shino & Yuuka: I-I'm sorry...
Natsuki: It's alright.
Sachi: We won't lie to you again.
Chikao: Yeah. We promise.
Natsuki: Good. Let's be better friends from now on.
And with that the Higanbana girls have reconciled.