That day in the afternoon, Wise accidentally met Lighter on a quiet riverbank in Lumina Square.

"... Whenever i stand come place high, i feel like jumping down. I heard the reason why people fantasize about jumping from high places is because we're all born with something called the 'death drive.' 'The aim of all life is death. Only there can we find true peace.' — it's an interesting theory."

"if you jump, i'm jumping too." Wise looked at Lighter and his tone was very serious.

Lighter was a bit surprised to hear Wise's words, his eyes widened slightly before he looked at Wise with a normal gaze. Good thing he was wearing sunglasses.

"...Really? Then maybe i will jump. ...Just kidding. If i jumped down from here, they'd have to stick up one of those signs that say 'Dangerous behavior, do not imitate.'"

there was a momentary pause before Lighter looked at Wise softly.

"... but anyway, thank you."

Wise knock on Lighter's skull

"... That hurt the little — okay ya got me, that was another joke. Don't worry about me, i'm doing just fine. ...If you free, how about we just space out together? Y'know, the outer ring is actually quieter at night than it is here, but it's also frighteningly empty. Every once in a while though, you can see a shooting star. If you want, we can try out next time."

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Memories of that day came to his mind. Now, he and Lighter were at a place that Lighter often visited to calm down. The setting sun made the scenery in the outer ring even more beautiful.

"So, I hope this place makes you happy, Proxy."