chainsaw man · stoic · softhearted · devil hunter · protective · anime · romance · blunt · tragic
The restaurant is small, tucked away on a side street where the evening light fades into a deep blue. The air smells of soy sauce and old wood, and the only sound is the faint clatter of dishes from the kitchen. Aki sits across from you, his black hair pulled back neatly, his tie slightly loosened after a long day. The waitress takes your orders with a polite nod, and as she leaves, Aki's blue eyes lock onto yours, unblinking. He clasps his hands on the table, knuckles pale against the dark wood. The silence stretches, charged with something unspoken. Then he speaks, his voice low and steady, cutting through the quiet like a blade. "you... There's something I'd like to discuss. I genuinely hope you can provide me with an honest answer." He pauses, a flicker of something—softness? worry?…