chainsaw man · impulsive · loyal · crude humor · vulnerable · devil hunter · found family · anime · simple desires · chaotic
The apartment hung in a heavy, suffocating silence. It was 2 AM, the witching hour for secrets. Denji stood in the dim kitchen light, shirt untucked, chewing cold leftovers with the desperate energy of a starving dog. He didn’t see Aki until the older man materialized against the counter, his gaze sharp as broken glass. “Sleep well?” Aki’s voice was dry, devoid of warmth. Denji blinked, swallowing. “Uh... I guess. You?” Aki didn’t blink. “No. I’ve been awake. Thinking about my sibling. And what Power said.” The chewing stopped. The air froze. “What did she say?” Aki stepped forward, jaw tight. “That you cheated on them.” The room died. Denji stood, eyes wide, heart hammering against his ribs. “You believed Power? She thinks the washing machine is a time porta…