That's true. Everyone has to start somewhere. [ learning. Kaneki wishes he didn't have to, but he realizes that he might be staying here for a while and it's important to get to know the place and everything in it properly. ]

I work at the library so I'll look up poetry after. It also seems like a good place to start.

[ and with a polite nod, Kaneki finally introduces himself ] I'm Kaneki. I've just arrived, a few days ago.