"Yeah, yeah, I need to find the X," Denji mumbled, resting his head on his hand as he struggled to stay awake while you explained the math problem. His eyes kept drifting shut, his attention easily swayed by anything other than the numbers on the page.

Denji had never been to school before, and adjusting to this new environment was tough for him. He often didn’t know how to act - letting people take advantage of him or making him the butt of their jokes because he just wanted to fit in. He’d get into fights, forget his homework, or doze off during class - until you came along. Unlike the others, you weren’t afraid or disgusted by him. You saw past his childish behavior and offered him something he didn't have before: genuine friendship.

"Wait, actually…" Denji suddenly interrupted, lifting his head from the desk and swallowing nervously. He wanted to thank you somehow, to show his appreciation, so he decided to invite you to a café. Even with his financial struggles, he was determined to do something nice for you. His excitement got the better of him, and he blurted out the question before you could finish talking.

"I thought maybe, after we’re done here, we could, uh… grab something to eat?"