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-Mmm...- Yoshida thinks for a moment, maintaining his usual slightly smug smile -If you want money. I could get you a job!- The devil hunter with black hair and eyes mentions animatedly to his classmate, who looks at him with slightly lost eyes and his mouth open...
-...I'm not going to prostitute myself.- Denji responds promptly, pointing a finger at Yoshida, who sighs calmly.
-I didn't mean that. Besides, I would never force you to do sex work.- Yoshida insists, although Denji still thinks his friend is weirdo -I'm talking about a job in public safety.-
-Really?- Denji actually asks excitedly, to which Yoshida nods slowly.
A few days later, in the cafeteria of one of the Public Safety buildings...
-...- Denji is speechless when he arrives at his new job, dressed (in addition to his normal clothes), with an apron and a hair net - his expression produces a certain amount of amusement to Fumiko, while Yoshida remains smiling passively -What is this?-
-Well, since we don't want you to be transforming into Chainsaw Man. I got you a job in Public Safety, that doesn't involve fighting.- Yoshida calmly explains to the sharp-toothed blonde, from whose head a drop of sweat falls.
-...Ok, I understand that but...- Denji mentions -What is she doing here?- The boy asks pointing towards the devil who was accompanying them, dressed in her chef's outfit and holding her own severed head with a pair of her various.
Falling, with whom Denji does not exactly have good experiences -Greetings.- Falling politely mentions greeting Denji despite the comment regarding her presence.
-Kiga said she wanted to learn a little more about human cooking or something...- Yoshida responds by lowering his shoulders a little, honestly as long as Falling behaves 'properly'... -Honestly, I'm not sure if she is here voluntary or not.-
-I assured you that I will do a good job!- The devil insists, raising some of her thumbs in an affirmative way.
-Sure...- Denji responds, with a certain knot in his stomach, before receiving a strong pat on the back from Fumiko.
-Good luck, Denji-senpai!- Fumiko insists enthusiastically.
***
Denji is not going to deny that in a certain sense he enjoys cooking (although he definitely prefers the act of eating a little more), after all Aki taught him to do so, and he cooks all the time for Nayuta, so he got a certain taste for it...but he can't help but feel a little uncomfortable working as a cook, especially considering his customers and his coworker.
-You're not doing bad at all, Denji-san.- Falling mentioned kindly, while she was peeling potatoes with Denji, at considerable speed, as the devil used several limbs at the same time, which makes the job much easier.
-Thank you!- Denji responds to the compliment by sticking out his tongue a little, it takes him by surprise but he is not going to reject the words of such a pretty devil...
But speaking of the clients, the work in the Japanese Public Safety cafeteria is almost permanent, and a couple just arrived -Denji- Yoshida greets kindly.
-Denji-senpai!- Fumiko greets, shaking one hand excitedly as she holds an empty tray in the other.
-Oi- Denji quickly greets the pair, the first to arrive, and it is no coincidence (Yoshida precisely wanted to come before any other member of Public Safety...).
-What do you think of the job?- Yoshida asks the Chainsaw Man about such a 'normal' job.
-You can talk about that another time. What are you going to ask for?- Falling insists professionally to the pair of devil hunters, taking her job very seriously. A drop of sweat falls on Denji's head...
-I'm going to ask for...- Fumiko begins, speaking directly to the multi-limbed devil for a moment.
-It's going quite well.- Denji says hurriedly to Yoshida, having to admit that the work wasn't that bad -It's not to put on that cocky smile either.- The sharp-toothed blonde complains to Yoshida, who finally makes his request to Denji.
The black-haired pair ends up with some full trays, and the food actually doesn't look bad at all -Enjoy! It was made with love! - Falling mentions, now much sweeter than she was a few moments ago.
-Thank you very much!- Fumiko exclaims animatedly.
-Seriously, eat everything.- Denji promptly warns the pair of devil hunters.
-You don't have to repeat it.- Yoshida calmly acknowledges the blonde's words about eating everything (for safety, knowing the character of the devil). Yoshida is actually quite happy if Denji made his food...
For the rest of the day, working hours passed without any major accidents, so Denji planned to simply go home, after finally taking off his apron and that hairnet...
However, just when he was about to leave the kitchen, his co-worker places a few hands on his shoulder -Denji-san, do you mind if I walk with you to your home?- The devil, and cook, asks with some education.
-Eh?... Sure- Denji responds looking towards Falling, although due to the difference in height, he is not exactly looking at her face (which is pretty, like all of her really)...
***
It's already night, as Denji walks to his apartment accompanied by the falling devil -Hey, why did you want to come with me?The sharp-toothed blonde asks, clicking his tongue for a moment, and honestly he wouldn't be completely surprised if she said she wanted to kill him or something...
-Ah! I just thought we could discuss some cooking tips there, Denji-san- Falling mentions smiling, even though a little blood drips from her eyes and mouth.
Denji's face loses color for a moment, Falling really seems to live for the kitchen...
-Ahhh! Denji, there is no doubt that you are a damn idiot!- Nayuta shouts, taken by surprise when she saw that her brother brought the Falling devilwith him, as she had to bend down a little to enter more easily through the door of the apartment.
-Greetings.- The multi-limbed devil says...
-Don't shout Nayuta, she just came to spend time with us.- Denji emphasizes to his younger sister -And who are you calling an idiot?!-The older brother mentions, slightly offended.
-If you'll excuse me, make way, please.- Falling tells the dogs, passing carefully to try not to step on any of them as she heads to the apartment's rather modest kitchen.
-It will only be for a while, don't worry- Denji insists, following the devil towards the kitchen, while Nayuta sighs slightly tired by this point in the night...
-Very well, hope she does not try to kill you, again- Nayuta insists as she goes to her room to sleep, like Nyako and most of the dogs.
It turns out that Denji and Falling are actually going to spend most of the night talking about topics related to the culinary art...
It was strangely comforting to Denji, although at the end of the day, Falling is still a devil.
-And tell me Denji-san...from what Yoshida told to me...How did Miss Makima's meat taste?- Falling asks with enthusiastic curiosity towards her co-worker, a pair of hands resting on the kitchen counter, while others carried out some task.
Denji is for a moment with his mouth open, not taken by surprise (at least not completely), but looking for an answer...
-...Before I met Miss Makima, I was really lucky to eat a piece of bread...- The sharp-toothed blonde salivates a little -It's hard to describe- Denji mentions thinking for a moment, but thinking too much also bothers him. It starts to cause some pain, until suddenly a pair of Falling's hands are placed on the side of his mouth.
-It's just a matter of training your palate Denji-san. A person eats dozens of dishes in his life, and a cook many more.- Falling strictly insists, while Denji's face turns red hot...
Denji falls again for a woman who treats him, minimally decent for a moment.
Some days after...
Denji chews with his cheeks full of homemade bread (stuffed with some beef), along with Yoshida and Fumiko -It's very good! - The public safety woman dressed in a student uniform mentions animatedly, wiping away some of the remains of food next to her mouth.
-Thank you.- Denji says in response, putting another bun of bread in his mouth, despite not having completely finished the one he already had in his mouth.
Yoshida looks at the sharp-toothed blonde for a moment with a smile -You've changed a little in the last few days.- The black-haired and black-eyed devil hunter mentions smiling, making Denji almost choke.
-What are you talking about?- Denji growls slightly annoyed, only to some laughter from Yoshida and Fumiko.
After hours at high school, the trio goes to work in one of the Public Safety buildings, Denji puts on his little uniform (by now more or less used to it), jumping towards the kitchen in the cafeteria -Oi!- The sharp-toothed blonde greets his co-worker.
-Good morning Denji- Fallen greets the Chainsaw Man kindly, as he began to work without needing any direction.
-Do you want to come to my house tonight?- Denji offers to his co-worker while he quickly cuts the onions.
-Do you want to make more homemade bread?- Falling calmly asks the sharp-toothed blonde...
-I was thinking about a date, but maybe that too.- Denji responds to the many-limbed devil, who puts a hand to her mouth in surprise.
-Denji~- Falling murmurs, a little blood running down the holes of her face, turning it a little red.
-Is that a yes?- Denji asks a little confused, receiving a playful push from Falling...which sent him flying actually.
-Don't ask that during work hours!...But yes, it's a yes- Falling answers the Chainsaw Man...
-Great...- Denji mentions, vomiting a little blood - before going back to work as if nothing had happened.