The wind howled past them.
The city lights spun beneath Aoi's trembling eyes as she clung to Reiji with every ounce of strength she had.
"I'M GOING TO DIE!!"
"No you're not."
"YOU SAID THAT AFTER WE JUMPED!!"
"I forgot to mention it."
"You WHAT?!"
The ground rushed toward them at terrifying speed.
Aoi squeezed her eyes shut.
"Please..."
Just as they were five meters from the ground...
[Shadow Step.]
The sensation of falling disappeared.
The roaring wind vanished. Solid ground greeted their feet.
Aoi cautiously opened one eye.
They were standing on the rooftop of a nearby building overlooking the yellow Gate.
Not even a speck of dust clung to their clothes.
Silence settled between them.
Reiji calmly adjusted the sleeve of his hoodie.
"There. We're closer now."
Aoi slowly released her grip. "...You're a terrible person."
Reiji chuckled. "I know."
Aoi stared at him for several seconds.
Then a beautiful smile slowly spread across her face.
"I'll remember this."
