"Talk"
'Thought'
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"As for me and Denji, we'll take care of the person who ruined our breakfast..."
In the elevator that was currently going to the top floor of the building, Kobeni Higashima and Denji, the Chainsaw Man, could be seen standing next to one another, just waiting for the elevator to reach its destination and start the mission they were here for.
"... Are you sure you want to do this?"
Though as the two waited, Denji decided to break the silence and speak with Higashiyama, who glanced at him and listened to what he had to say.
"I mean, I trained really hard to be a badass, and I think I am awesome enough to capture the Samurai Sword guy."
The more that Denji tried to speak, the more obvious it was for the Deviltrix host to see that he was nervous and worried about something.
"So, um, you don't have to be here if you don't want to..."
And it was very clear to the shape-shifter of what Denji was concerned about.
"Are you concerned about my safety?"
Kobeni couldn't help but smile softly at this, finding it very thoughtful and touching to see someone care so much about her.
"... I saw you die once already, and it would just make me feel really shitty if you died again..."
Denji sighs and looks down with a frown, no doubt that seeing Higashiyama die once was enough to make him feel, "Upset", as of late.
"How about we make a bet?"
Though before the Chainsaw Man could continue to feel sad, Kobeni decided to suggest something that would cheer him up.
"A bet?"
Which did catch Denji's attention, confused on what she was trying to do.
"If I die first, I'll do one favor to make it up to you, no limits."
"Oh?"
And what Kobeni said instantly caught Denji's interest.
"But if I live, you will buy me a gallon of ice cream from your own paycheck, ok?~"
Kobeni gave a silly smile, it was clear that she was mostly doing this to make the blonde smile again and have fun with him.
"Heh... You know, it's kind of fucked that we can gamble our lives like this without consequence."
Luckily it seemed to work, though Denji couldn't help but point out how making these kinds of bets and games was, "Morbid", to put it kindly.
"Yeah, being immortal sucks..."
Kobeni agrees, once again reminded of her new immortal life, she couldn't help but sigh, still unable to process what this could mean for herself. Another small moment of silence fell between the two Devil Hunters, clearly with a lot on their minds, and a lot of things to consider.
"... Can my favor be a kiss?"
"Mhm."
"Then it's a bet~"
"Heh~"
But fortunately for them, such downer thoughts and negativity didn't last between them, as both Denji and Kobeni were able to make each other happy and in good moods again. Just in time, too, as the elevator stopped and the doors opened, revealing their target, Samurai Sword, standing before them. This made both of them ready to either pull the cord or press the dial on their collars.
