Talk:Shuu Tsukiyama/@comment-78.31.225.17-20150528134838/@comment-10733658-20150528142752

^ I remember that scene, yes. Either way, this is a debate that already got put to rest since that article in PASH magazine explicitly states he loves Kaneki. Ergo, official material confirming by the finale of the series, it was more than wanting to eat Kaneki.

Yeah, there's no excusing stuff he did in the past. On the other hand, Nishiki nearly killed Hide to screw with Kaneki and all of the Anteiku crew were reformed gang leaders or otherwise violent troublemakers. One of the themes of the series seems to be the positive things that come from forming bonds with others, as most of the characters change and grow as a result of meeting others.