After the end of part1, Denji knew what kind of man Makima loved. Now in part2 he wants to be CSM so bad because he's still instinctively aiming to become that ideal 'man' for Makima, to please Makima, to impress Makima. That's the definite proof that Denji still loves Makima a lot till this day, Reze is the second. For Asa, Denji loves her less than his dog sorry

After the end of part1, Denji knew what kind of man Makima loved. Now in part2 he wants to be CSM so bad cause he's still instinctively aiming to become that ideal 'man' for Makima. That's the definite proof that Denji still loves Makima a lot till this day, Reze is the second, while Asa is never on his interest list sorry