The Smiling Man felt he was the only sane thing in a mad world. And the way he saw it, it was his duty to go to Bayside City.

First of all, the city’s citizens desperately needed him. Even if they themselves did not realize this. The Smiling Man has seen photos and news footage of them just standing around with grim expressions at the site of some huge explosion. He couldn’t even imagine looking grim after witnessing such a lovely explosion! Clearly, they needed his help. And only the Smiling Man was suited to bring smiles to these poor people.