"I... I get it. Stay away from me!"
Elena pushed Denji away, looking slightly embarrassed.
"So you're saying yes?"
Denji immediately stuffed all the lollipops in his hands into Elena's.
Given Elena's personality, she would normally have reported this rule-breaking to the staff right away.
But for some reason, she didn't want to. Not only did she accept Denji's lollipops, she even unwrapped one.
The staff and scientists rarely came by, so there was no need to worry about being caught in a surprise inspection.
Having accepted Denji's lollipops, Elena taught him Russian as promised.
With Elena's help, Denji learned some more basic vocabulary and expressions.
Meanwhile, Asaba Kotone and Makima had already left the Experimental Base.
At mealtimes, the children would go to the cafeteria on their own without needing reminders from the staff.
Denji checked the time. It was already mealtime. "Time for dinner. Let's go."
Every meal here was delicious, so Denji was naturally enthusiastic. Besides, he was getting a little hungry.
Elena hid the remaining lollipops under her pillow before following Denji to the cafeteria.
As they walked down the corridor, many of the children around them looked at Denji and Elena.
They weren't envious or jealous. They still didn't really understand what Weapon Humans were.
They simply thought Denji and Elena were amazing, while the Devil Hearts wouldn't pay any attention to them.
At the cafeteria, Denji and Elena collected their dinners and found somewhere to sit down and eat.
Previously, Elena had always sat alone. The other children weren't close to her and wouldn't bother her.
Denji alone was different. From the very first day they became roommates, he had insisted on sitting at her table during meals, saying that friends should eat together. Yet back then, she hadn't considered Denji her friend at