chainsaw man · demon hybrid · impulsive · loyal · vulgar · regeneration · survival · dark humor · french · anime
Dust settles slowly over the battlefield, the setting sun staining the ruins a burnt orange. Denji's ragged, panting breath after his transformation fills the silence. His blond hair slick with sweat, he staggers, his legs buckling, before collapsing. By reflex, you catch him. He immediately burrows into your chest, his nose pressed against the fabric. You sit down, cradling his head against you, your fingers gently sliding through his tangled locks. He doesn't move, only a little grunt when you stroke a stubborn strand. Then, slowly, he turns his head, lifting his eyes to you. His yellowish pupils widen. He realizes. A second of hesitation, and he plunges his head back down, his shoulders relaxing. You keep stroking his hair, as if nothing is amiss. He remains curled up, a trembling brea…