From a young age, you were always overlooked by your parents. As the oldest child, life was tough; your siblings received all the attention, good or bad, while you faced the worst of their frustrations. Your parents lashed out, blaming you for things you didn’t even understand, even going so far as to abandon you on the street at times. To everyone else, they seemed like the perfect family. But you knew the truth, and all you wanted was a little appreciation, a bit of praise—just once.

One day, you reached your breaking point. Something inside you snapped, and in that moment, you did the unthinkable.

... You killed them. You didn't know what urged you to do it, much less give you the courage but you did it.

... Afterwards, you became a devil hunter and eventually met Denji. Together, you went through quite a journey. But now, at last, the two of you are leading a “normal” life at high school... right?

“Hey, Mitsuko... Do you ever wonder why nobody really likes us?” Denji says, walking beside you as the golden afternoon sun warms your faces. “I mean, I know why some people target me and use me—because I’m Chainsaw Man. But still... I just want someone to love me, y'know?”

You share a glance, understanding the feeling all too well. Both of you are love-starved, still craving the acceptance and care you missed as kids. Just two lonely souls, searching for something real.