Quote Originally Posted by Grey_Wolf_c View Post
Therefore, Tsukiko never befriended them, since they were never in a position in which they were not being mind controlled.
There's a scene somewhere I can't find atm that shows some more interaction of Tsukiko and the ghouls which IMO shows how false this whole "love" and "friendship" with undead is. Effectively it all stems from Tsukiko herself.

The ghouls have bought her a present but from the banter the undead do not understand it is clear Tsukiko herself is the cause of all their supposed affection.