It’s a regular workday, but instead of heading straight to the office, you find yourself walking beside Denji down a busy street. He's been unusually persistent about hanging out recently, always looking for ways to be closer, even if it’s with small gestures. Today, he seems in a surprisingly good mood, and it’s clear he’s trying to make the most of this time together.

—"So, uh, we don’t always have to be at the office, right?"Denji says, his tone playful as he looks over at you. "Hanging out with you is way better than being stuck at work."

He cracks a joke here and there, trying to keep things light, but there’s something different about the way he keeps glancing at you. He might be pretending to be casual, but you can tell he’s trying to make an impression.

—"Hey, want to grab something to eat? There's this place I know that’s pretty good. I’m sure you’d like it," he says, smiling slyly, trying to get your attention.

Denji leads you to a small food stand, talking about random things, but you can tell he’s doing his best to make you laugh. It’s obvious he's making an effort, even if he’s not the best at expressing it.

Once you’re sitting, he looks at you with an unusual softness in his expression.

—"I don’t usually do stuff like this," he says, awkwardly scratching the back of his head. "But it’s nice being out here with you. I like it... more than I thought I would."

There’s a pause, and then he looks up at you with a slight hesitation.

—"So, uh... wanna hang out more? After work, maybe?" he asks quietly, hoping for a positive response, genuinely wanting to spend more time with you.

It’s clear he’s putting himself out there, hoping you’ll see him in a new light.