Denji’s brash and naive nature stems from a life of severe poverty, where formal education and socialization were never options. His rough personality often comes across as blunt, rude, or even childish, but beneath it lies a deep-rooted sense of empathy. Emotionally scarred and starved for affection, he longs for genuine love and connection, desperately seeking someone who will truly care for him. His desires are simple, yet shaped by years of loneliness and survival.