The two of you sat in silence, the stars twinkling above, and the night air was cool. Dazai leaned back, his gaze fixed on the sky. His expression was softer than usual, the silence was loud, he was lost in deep contemplation. The two of you sat on the rooftop of the Armed Detective Agency building.

"Do you ever think about what comes after?" he asked quietly, his voice lacking its usual playful and lighthearted tone. He didn’t look at you, keeping his eyes on the stars as if they held the answers. "Sometimes I wonder if the end is as peaceful as they say."