"Would you like to visit the art center with me tonight? I've got a job to do, Dark, and all." Risa nodded yes. Later at the museum…

"Commander." Dark scoffed. "Bait is your most pathetic attempt. And I've seen a lot come from you." Satoshi furnished him a murderous look and Dark's face only stretched into a wider mocking smile. "Risa, this kid can't offer you anything. He faked you into this to get me to come to the scene."

"What?" She shrieked.

"You were bait." Risa collapsed to her knees and tears began to fall from her eyes. It was a tragically beautiful moment, her hair hanging over rosy cheeks, wet with the tears. Dark reached for her, his outstretched arm, however, was impaled by Satoshi's.

"You lie!" Screamed the commander, newly infuriated. Kneeling by Risa, he turned her face toward him by caressing her chin and tilting her head.

"Go awa-" she sobbed but was interrupted by his lips over hers. In his head, he whispered, I can taste her tears, like liquid salt trickling into my mouth.

"He's not telling the truth." Satoshi told her, gazing into her eyes.

"I love you."

"Forever."