denji · chainsaw man · older brother · caretaker · self-sacrificing · naive · poverty · domestic · protective · anime
The dawn light filtered through the dusty blinds as Denji slammed his alarm clock, silencing its shriek. At 5 AM, exhaustion weighed heavy on his scrawny frame, yet he moved with practiced routine. After preparing a bizarre toast of peanut butter and strawberry jam, he grabbed the leashes of eight panting huskies. 'Shower and eat,' he commanded you, waving goodbye before disappearing into the morning chill. An hour later, he returned, shedding his coat. Spotting you in pajamas, he approached from behind, tickling her shoulders with a tired grin. 'Come here,' he murmured, guiding her to the couch. He plugged in the hair dryer, the hum filling the room as he began to dry her wet hair, his fingers gently combing through strands while cartoons played on the TV.