Return to Nihility

Return to Nihility is a Trust Commission for Lighter in Sixth Street.

Steps

1. Read Lighter's DM
2. Wait for Lighter to pick up the videotape at the store
3. Read Lighter's DM
4. Talk to Lighter about the videotape

Dialogue

Read Lighter's DM

 Commission Description

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Lighter seems to need your help. Check the DM he just sent you.

Proxy, I want to borrow a videotape from you

But I forgot the name

All I remember is that it was about a scientist who predicted the Hollow disaster ahead of time and tried to warn people, but nobody believed him

It was a pretty abstract name, "Nobility" or something...

REPLY

Nihility?

That should be it. Sorry, I'm not very good at remembering names

You almost got it

Ah... I remember now, it was Nihility. I'm not very good at remembering names

Wait for Lighter to pick up the videotape at the store

 Step Description

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Lighter is asking to borrow a videotape called "Nihility."

(Wait until the next day)

Read Lighter's DM

 Step Description

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Lighter seems to be at Sixth Street. Check the DM he sent.

So, do you have Nihility?

REPLY

Found it

Don't worry, I've already found the Nihility videotape

Sounds like a philosophical question

Sounds like a philosophical question... Don't worry, I've already found the Nihility videotape

That's good. You're always so reliable

I just so happen to be in town, your shop is on Sixth Street, right?

I'll come and pick it up when I have some time

Talk to Lighter about the videotape

 Step Description

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Lighter is waiting for you in the video store. Talk to him about the tape.

(Idle)

Lighter: Yo.

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(Talk to Lighter)

Lighter: Prox— Business is good, Manager.

I'll assume that was an accident

Lighter: Yes, of course. Force of habit, I just forgot to correct myself there.

You did that on purpose, didn't you?

Lighter: Haha, whoops. That was just force of habit, I forgot to correct myself there.

Lighter: I'm here to pick up the videotape I mentioned.

Lighter: Oh yeah, besides the tape there's something else I've been meaning to ask of you...

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The following is recorded in the Partner Archive

 Empty Choice

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Story Description: You watch "Nihility" with Lighter, and it seems, compared to the disastrous big moments, Lighter is more frightened by the possibility of making a wrong decision...

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Lighter: Yesterday, Caesar and Lucy had another heated duel... and did a number on the only vintage videotape player in the camp.

Lighter: So, as the manager of the best video store in New Eridu, could you lend me a player so I can watch this movie?

Lighter: And of course, it'd be nice if you also happened to have a little space for me to watch it.

Sure, let's watch it together.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Yeah, we've got a videotape player in the store. Let's watch it together.

Lighter: I knew you'd come through almighty Manager. Alright, let's watch it together then.

I can hook you up with a movie buddy, too.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Yeah, we've got a video player in the store. And as a bonus, how about a movie buddy to watch it with you?

Lighter: Oh, you're as generous as ever, Manager... Let's watch it together then.

Lighter: Let's hope it's a good one, I'd hate to waste this precious chance to watch something together on a B-movie.

You watch the movie "Nihility" with Lighter.
You didn't expect him to be so into it... And there's one little question...
Why is he wearing sunglasses while watching a movie indoors?

Lighter: I know the movie's over, but why are you staring at me, Manager? Is there something on my face?

Can I ask you a question?

Why are you still wearing sunglasses...?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Can I ask you something?Can I ask you something?Text for Wise / Um, can I ask you a question?Um, can I ask you a question?Text for Belle‍) Why are you still wearing sunglasses?

Lighter: To cover my eyes, so you wouldn't catch me dozing off during the movie.

Lighter: —Kidding... I'm kidding. You went to great lengths to find this videotape for me, so of course I watched it gratefully.

Lighter: Honestly, since "Nihility" is a disaster movie, I was expecting some more graphic scenes... you know, blood and guts.

Lighter: Seeing blood makes me dizzy, and passing out in your store... probably wouldn't be so good. People might get the wrong idea.

Lighter: But even without any extreme gore, the movie was still scary enough.

You're scared?

So that's what you're afraid of, Lighter.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): You're scared? (‍So disaster movies are your weak spot, huh?So disaster movies are your weak spot, huh?Text for Wise / So you're afraid of this kind of movie huh?So you're afraid of this kind of movie huh?Text for Belle‍)

Lighter: No, it wasn't the disaster scenes that were scary.

Lighter: The scariest part for me... was when the decision-maker in the movie ignored the warnings of a Hollow disaster from the scientist and made the wrong choice.

Lighter: The most ridiculous thing is that he'd already realized the danger but chose to ignore it out of a false sense of security, which ended up causing countless people to be consumed by the Hollow...

Lighter: Nothing in the world is scarier than that.

That's a weird fear...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): That's a weird fear... Are you seriously scared?

Lighter: Yeah, I am. I may look calm, but my hands are trembling. I'm on the verge of passing out.

Lighter: If that decision-maker were still alive... every day from then on would be a descent into the abyss of suffering and guilt.

Lighter: Every sleepless night, he'd be thinking about it over and over... What if I'd chosen differently back then? Would everything be completely different?

But... all those what-ifs are pointless.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): But all those what-ifs are pointless.

Lighter: ...Yeah, it is pointless. No one gets a second chance.

Sounds like you're speaking from personal experience.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Sounds like you've had a similar experience yourself.Sounds like you've had a similar experience yourself.Text for Wise / It sounds like... you're speaking from experience.It sounds like... you're speaking from experience.Text for Belle‍)

Lighter: ...Really? Maybe it's because I've made some terrible choices, too.

Lighter: In any case, I hope you can always make the right decision at the right moment.

Lighter: Well... It's getting late. Thanks for the movie.

Lighter: See ya next time.

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(Lighter can now promote the video store)

(Idle)

Lighter: Thanks for the movie.

(Talk to Lighter again, optional)

Lighter: Never make a choice that you'll come to regret.

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