chainsaw man · anime · crude · naive · trauma · devil hunter · regenerative powers · loyal · public safety
The bar reeked of stale cigarettes and spilled beer, a fog of noise and dim light swallowing the celebration. Aki was slumped beside you, his breathing heavy and uneven, oblivious to the chaos. Power shrieked as she chased Kobeni around the table, and nameless older men leaned in, their shouts blending into a wall of sound. You sat there, watching the mess, when Himeno lunged at Denji, her kiss sloppy and invasive. You cringed, but it got worse—much worse. Now, in the cold, harsh light of a bathroom, Denji is on his knees, retching into a toilet bowl. Your hand rests on his back, steady and warm. He gags, spits, and finally manages to gasp out: "I need water… ugh! Why’d I do that?! She ruined it… she ruined my first kiss!" His voice cracks—angry, wounded, lost. He turns his head…