Talk:Re: Chapter 42/@comment-79.207.25.177-20150829163512/@comment-25047329-20150829173350

(There weren't that many posts when I started writing this. /crays/)

The situation is rather complicated because once Sasaki remembers, there's no going back. Sasaki isn't entirely the same person that he used to be and has expressed hesitance over wanting his memory back. The difference between Shuu and Touka & Nishiki is that they're not trying to force him one way or another. If Sasaki decides he wants his memories back and tries to retrieve them, then Touka and Nishiki would probably be supportive if they knew. Shuu's method takes agency completely away from Sasaki without considering his feelings.

In universe, it makes sence for them to back off rather than pursue Kaneki. From their perspective, or just in general, he is living a higher quality of life. He has a "family", a well paying job, a car, a house, friends, his mental health is more stable, and he's been accepted into human society. Most ghouls would kill for that and Touka and Nishiki are willing to never speak to Kaneki again if it means he can keep his life style. The last conversation between Touka and Kenaki was them getting into a fight and Touka doing and saying some aweful things that she regretted and may never be able to apologize for. They're also making a sacrifice.

Plot wise, he'll probably get his memories back regardless. Ultimately, it'll be a a matter if Sasaki wants them back or not and how he (and other around him) will handle them. One of the biggest issues with Sasaki regaining his memories is the fear that he'll "become a ghoul". Even as Kaneki he lost that balance and almost obliterated his humanity by the end. Sasaki is trying to accept his ghoul side all over again, but the best thing for him to do is try and reach a balance-realize that he doesn't have to sacrifice his humanity in the proccess. I don't doubt that Sasaki will eventually remember his past because of the way the plot is unfolding, but lettting him try and figure things out first is the better option imo.