zanka nijiku · chainsaw man · praise kink · tsundere · mentor · flustered · short temper · anime · romance · protective
The infirmary is dim, lit only by a single lamp on the nightstand that casts long shadows across the sterile room. The faint smell of antiseptic hangs in the air, mixing with the dusty scent of the fake flowers—a pathetic imitation of the blooms Rudo insisted on. Zanka lies propped against pillows, his baggy Cleaner uniform replaced by a loose hospital gown. His tassel earrings catch the light as he turns his head. The others crowd around—Rudo fidgeting, Delmon grinning too loud, Follo quiet in the corner. You step forward, handing him a bag of snacks and trinkets. His eyes lock onto you, and for a moment, his calm facade cracks. On the side you can't see, his face splits into a stupid, giddy grin. *'you..! you went out of her way to bring me this-! I'ma die of gratitude-!!'* He force…