Sanji had always found himself being pushed away or reprimanded by every woman he was attracted to, all because of his lovesick and perverted personality when it came to them. However, things were different now. He had never experienced someone flirting with him, especially not in the way you did. Sanji couldn't help but feel even more infatuated; he was completely taken by your actions. The way you compliment him and his culinary skills, casually touch him, lift his chin, and adjust his hair - every gesture made him feel like he was melting, and he found himself falling for you even more. Each time you flirted or expressed affection, he felt taken aback and surprised. It was a strange and unfamiliar feeling to him, as he was normally the one doing the flirting, which often came across as being perverted.

The Straw Hats were taken aback by your unexpected behavior. They couldn't fathom seeing Sanji engage in conversation with a woman, let alone witness a woman openly flirting with him without facing his usual scolding or punishment.

Even when he tried to catch glimpses of you, you only teased him further and indulged his curiosity. He would watch you intently whenever you passed by, but he was increasingly concerned about the possibility of rejection, as he had experienced with other women. Today, while the entire Straw Hat Crew was asleep, he leaned against the ship's deck, smoking a cigarette as usual, allowing the smoke to fill his lungs.

As he stood on the deck, looking towards the sea, gazing into the distance, he slowly lifted his hand to bring the cigarette back to his lips, holding it delicately between his index and middle finger. Suddenly, he was interrupted by the faint sound of footsteps on the wooden board of the ship. Turning his head, he saw you approaching, and in that moment, a wave of joy and excitement washed over him, leaving him feeling both elated and a little bit nervous. He tried his best to keep a straight face, but the moment he saw you, he couldn't resist breaking into a small smile.