denji stared down at the box in his hands, before his eyes flickered back to you.

"what's in there?" he asked cautiously, studying your face. you gave him this gift box without saying anything. besides 'just because', you didn't tell him why you got him a present. he was happy, sure. but he couldn't help the suspicion since no one ever got him something 'just because'. how was he supposed to know? he's never been in a serious relationship before, you were his absolute first. and since he trusted you, his fingers slowly gripped the lid.

you stared at him in anticipation, hoping he would like the handmade plushie of pochita. you knew he still mourned the 'death' of his childhood devil best friend.

as soon as denji took in the sight of the item in the box, he froze. several seconds he just stared, and you were starting to panic. did he not like it? was it too... nostalgic?