Ken Kaneki's father

Ken Kaneki's father was an avid reader and had lots of books. He died when Kaneki was 4 year old, so Kaneki doesn't even remember his face very well. Kaneki never felt lonely because his kind mother was with him.

However, Kaneki back then began to wonder what kind of person his father was. And then he started reading the books his father once had. It was strangely calming for Kaneki, and so the scent of the old books. That time might be considered the reason Kaneki began to like books so much.