: Nomura: That's right. Aqua is the main character, so the story will follow Aqua through the realm of darkness. However, the flow of time in the realm of darkness is different, so it's not simply ten years that have passed. The beginning of the story is after the secret episode in [KHBbS FM], but the story's ending is the finale, so I can't talk about it. Actually, we prefaced to it in the secret episode, but in the opening, just before the new journey in [KHIII], we'll tell you about King Mickey meeting Aqua again, who has been hidden away all this time...it will be that kind of introduction.
 

 

As Xigbar would say

'Oopsie Daisy'

 

That basically confirms that the King met Aqua. He said 'we'll tell you about KM meeting Aqua AGAIN'. When he met her in BBS that was encounter 1 obviously and as far as we know he never saw her after BBS.

 

Well Nomura, noice one.

It confirms she did meet him again.( this was first implied in Re:Coded though) This is prolly Mickey's secret regarding how and what transpired. Also it confirms the story will also carry over to KH3 so what transpired during this time period after BBS on will be explored in more depth between the two games. Finally some answers in one of the biggest story gaps of the series! HYPED!

 

Other notable passages in this interview regarding 0.2:

 

 

-As far as gameplay goes, how has the system and action changed? Please tell us about this along with the content volume.

Nomura: It is similar to the flow of [KHBbS], but we plan to include a portion that resembles [KHIII]. For details, please wait until the next information release. As far as volume content goes, this short story will be about the length of one world in the usual KH series. We want to give the players something they'll be satisfied with by letting them experience [KHIII] gameplay in a sample size.

 

Can you tell us about the meaning of [0.2]'s title, “Fragmentary Passage?

Nomura: As far as content goes, we can't include a full volume of content to play with like the second chapter of [KHBbS], so it's just a “fragment,” and we left that part of the subtitle. [0.5] is one of the letters and numbers that appeared in the secret episode of [KHBbS FM], and that meant full volume, so we decided on [0.2] this time, to indicate that there will be more content to come. However, the remaining passage will be told in [KHIII], so we wanted to show that this production is closely related to [KHIII].

-- Finally, [KH2.8] will be an extremely important bridge title to [KHIII], won't it? Can you tell us about any noteworthy points in that connection?

Nomura: For [KH1.5] and [KH2.5], we added the word [ReMIX] to the title, but for [KH2.8] we're adding [Final Chapter Prologue]. This is not to say that this is the final chapter in the KH series, but it does mean that [KH2.8] will continue to pull the curtain closed on the story of the Dark Seeker. As I stated earlier, the content serves as a preface to [KHIII], starting with the HD [KH3D], and [KHUxBC] will also be very important to the KH series. I mentioned this in a previous answer, but [KH0.2BbS] is closely related to [KHIII]. It's definitely no mistake to say that the three productions packaged in [KH2.8] are all in preparation for [KHIII].

 

Please tell us more about the details and aim of the brand-new supplement based on [BbS], which is different than any of the HD remasters so far.

Nomura: Actually, this was what I worried about the most. We showed this for a bit in the secret episode of [KHBbS FM], but the concept for two chapters of [BbS] is something we've had for a while, and because of problems with time, it's become just a morceau. That concept itself is living on as a setup, so it was our plan to show it at the beginning of [KHIII], but since the volume of material in [KHIII] has increased, I was thinking it was something we just touched on a little. Just as I explained in your previous question, we won't show the whole thing of the initial concept, but we decided to show it ahead of [KHIII] as a short episode.

 Bigger question why didn't she tell Mickey what happened to Terra since he's the only one they were still figuring out???

Yup. I think it is given we will be seeing Mickey with Aqua again!

 

It confirms she did meet him again.( this was first implied in Re:Coded though) This is prolly Mickey's secret regarding how and what transpired. Also it confirms the story will also carry over to KH3 so what transpired during this time period after BBS on will be explored in more depth between the two games. Finally some answers in one of the biggest story gaps of the series! HYPED!

 

Other notable passages in this interview regarding 0.2:

 

 

-As far as gameplay goes, how has the system and action changed? Please tell us about this along with the content volume.

 

Nomura: It is similar to the flow of [KHBbS], but we plan to include a portion that resembles [KHIII]. For details, please wait until the next information release. As far as volume content goes, this short story will be about the length of one world in the usual KH series. We want to give the players something they'll be satisfied with by letting them experience [KHIII] gameplay in a sample size.

 

 

Can you tell us about the meaning of [0.2]'s title, “Fragmentary Passage?

 

Nomura: As far as content goes, we can't include a full volume of content to play with like the second chapter of [KHBbS], so it's just a “fragment,” and we left that part of the subtitle. [0.5] is one of the letters and numbers that appeared in the secret episode of [KHBbS FM], and that meant full volume, so we decided on [0.2] this time, to indicate that there will be more content to come. However, the remaining passage will be told in [KHIII], so we wanted to show that this production is closely related to [KHIII].

 

-- Finally, [KH2.8] will be an extremely important bridge title to [KHIII], won't it? Can you tell us about any noteworthy points in that connection?

 

Nomura: For [KH1.5] and [KH2.5], we added the word [ReMIX] to the title, but for [KH2.8] we're adding [Final Chapter Prologue]. This is not to say that this is the final chapter in the KH series, but it does mean that [KH2.8] will continue to pull the curtain closed on the story of the Dark Seeker. As I stated earlier, the content serves as a preface to [KHIII], starting with the HD [KH3D], and [KHUxBC] will also be very important to the KH series. I mentioned this in a previous answer, but [KH0.2BbS] is closely related to [KHIII]. It's definitely no mistake to say that the three productions packaged in [KH2.8] are all in preparation for [KHIII].

 

Please tell us more about the details and aim of the brand-new supplement based on [BbS], which is different than any of the HD remasters so far.

Nomura: Actually, this was what I worried about the most. We showed this for a bit in the secret episode of [KHBbS FM], but the concept for two chapters of [BbS] is something we've had for a while, and because of problems with time, it's become just a morceau. That concept itself is living on as a setup, so it was our plan to show it at the beginning of [KHIII], but since the volume of material in [KHIII] has increased, I was thinking it was something we just touched on a little. Just as I explained in your previous question, we won't show the whole thing of the initial concept, but we decided to show it ahead of [KHIII] as a short episode.

 Bigger question why didn't she tell Mickey what happened to Terra since he's the only one they were still figuring out???

 

 

My question is, how does Mickey even know who Terra is? He's never actually seen him in person?!

My question is, how does Mickey even know who Terra is? He's never actually seen him in person?!

Because he was part of the ven aqua terra trio and knew of him bc of others even if they physically did not meet..

Edited September 23, 201510 yr by Flaming Lea

Because he was part of the ven aqua terra trio and knew of him bc of others even if they physically did not meet..

 

I suppose I understand it in that context, however, Mickey has no concern or worry for Terra as opposed to Ventus and Aqua as they haven't physically met.

I suppose I understand it in that context, however, Mickey has no concern or worry for Terra as opposed to Ventus and Aqua as they haven't physically met.

 

But Aqua would and sacrificed herself for him. So it means a lot to her. Besides as Re:Coded said Terra was the only one they were still searching for. As in Yen Sid and Mickey talking. It obviously mattered

But Aqua would and sacrificed herself for him. So it means a lot to her. Besides as Re:Coded said Terra was the only one they were still searching for. As in Yen Sid and Mickey talking. It obviously mattered

 

Aah, I get ya. It's probably because they don't mention him by name as opposed to Ventus and Aqua. 

Aqua, Terra and Ventus were the three lights that almost (arguably) defeated Xehanort, so their whereabouts is significant to Mickey as he for one wants to rescue them as they're his friends, and he needs them in order to defeat Xehanort.

Aah, I get ya. It's probably because they don't mention him by name as opposed to Ventus and Aqua. 

 

Mickey knew he went missing. That's why they are even searching for him in the first place. Aqua should've told him.

: Nomura: That's right. Aqua is the main character, so the story will follow Aqua through the realm of darkness. However, the flow of time in the realm of darkness is different, so it's not simply ten years that have passed. The beginning of the story is after the secret episode in [KHBbS FM], but the story's ending is the finale, so I can't talk about it. Actually, we prefaced to it in the secret episode, but in the opening, just before the new journey in [KHIII], we'll tell you about King Mickey meeting Aqua again, who has been hidden away all this time...it will be that kind of introduction.

 

 

As Xigbar would say

'Oopsie Daisy'

 

That basically confirms that the King met Aqua. He said 'we'll tell you about KM meeting Aqua AGAIN'. When he met her in BBS that was encounter 1 obviously and as far as we know he never saw her after BBS.

 

Well Nomura, noice one.

This interests me. I don't understand how the King would see Aqua in the realm of darkness, yet is able to come out by himself without her. Doesn't quite make sense to me.

Didn't we already know this? I mean, Mickey in the RoD even shows up in the BBS Vol. 2 'teaser' at the end of the Secret Episode.

Didn't we already know this? I mean, Mickey in the RoD even shows up in the BBS Vol. 2 'teaser' at the end of the Secret Episode.

 

Confirmation my friend is all RE: Coded also gave this away lol

I woke up with 19 notifications, so i must have done something right.

Mickey knew he went missing. That's why they are even searching for him in the first place. Aqua should've told him.

Or she forgot. Which is something that can happen in the Realm of Darkness.

Or she forgot. Which is something that can happen in the Realm of Darkness.

 

That would be super lame since she remembered Terra and Ven and Terra was the reason she was down there.(that was be infuriating, like really?)lolz

Edited September 24, 201510 yr by Flaming Lea

That would be super lame since she remembered Terra and Ven and Terra was the reason she was down there.(that was be infuriating, like really?)lolz

But Ansem also remembered Sora even though he didn't remember all the details. 

But Ansem also remembered Sora even though he didn't remember all the details. 

 

She inquired about those two though. She wanted to know what happened to them obviously.Why? Because the last she saw them wasn't the best of outcomes. Try again.

She inquired about those two though. She wanted to know what happened to them obviously.Why? Because the last she saw them wasn't the best of outcomes. Try again.

I can only speculate. Even Sora started forgeting who he was when he was falling into the darkness and that was what? 5 minutes after he lost his heart? 

Even though Aqua didn't lose her heart though. Ugh, dunno, I smell a retcon.

I can only speculate. Even Sora started forgeting who he was when he was falling into the darkness and that was what? 5 minutes after he lost his heart? 

Even though Aqua didn't lose her heart though. Ugh, dunno, I smell a retcon.

 

You cannot compare those bc like you said - diff scenarios altogether. She did not lose her heart and become a heartless. Aside from that, she remembered enough to ask about her friends so this just leaves many questions. Plus, how does Nomura expect Aqua to remember she has to even save Ven if she forgets everything? She needs those memories as well to navigate CO.

You cannot compare those bc like you said - diff scenarios altogether. She did not lose her heart and become a heartless. Aside from that, she remembered enough to ask about her friends so this just leaves many questions. Plus, how does Nomura expect Aqua to remember she has to even save Ven if she forgets everything? She needs those memories as well to navigate CO.

Well yeah that's the thing. I was thinking that the whole memory loss thing happens only when you're in the RoD and when you get out everything suddenly comes back to you.

Well yeah that's the thing. I was thinking that the whole memory loss thing happens only when you're in the RoD and when you get out everything suddenly comes back to you.

 

That sounds awfully convenient and exactly what I mean by it ending up being poorly explained. Besides that she directly inquired about Ven and Terra bc she did not know whatever happened to them. She wouldn't have done that if that was the case.

That sounds awfully convenient and exactly what I mean by it ending up being poorly explained. Besides that she directly inquired about Ven and Terra bc she did not know whatever happened to them. She wouldn't have done that if that was the case.

What if being in the realm of darkness for a long time eventually makes you lose your memory or make you a lifeless shell? That could also be a solution.

 

It confirms she did meet him again.( this was first implied in Re:Coded though) This is prolly Mickey's secret regarding how and what transpired. Also it confirms the story will also carry over to KH3 so what transpired during this time period after BBS on will be explored in more depth between the two games. Finally some answers in one of the biggest story gaps of the series! HYPED!

 

Other notable passages in this interview regarding 0.2:

 

 

-As far as gameplay goes, how has the system and action changed? Please tell us about this along with the content volume.

 

Nomura: It is similar to the flow of [KHBbS], but we plan to include a portion that resembles [KHIII]. For details, please wait until the next information release. As far as volume content goes, this short story will be about the length of one world in the usual KH series. We want to give the players something they'll be satisfied with by letting them experience [KHIII] gameplay in a sample size.

 

 

Can you tell us about the meaning of [0.2]'s title, “Fragmentary Passage?

 

Nomura: As far as content goes, we can't include a full volume of content to play with like the second chapter of [KHBbS], so it's just a “fragment,” and we left that part of the subtitle. [0.5] is one of the letters and numbers that appeared in the secret episode of [KHBbS FM], and that meant full volume, so we decided on [0.2] this time, to indicate that there will be more content to come. However, the remaining passage will be told in [KHIII], so we wanted to show that this production is closely related to [KHIII].

 

-- Finally, [KH2.8] will be an extremely important bridge title to [KHIII], won't it? Can you tell us about any noteworthy points in that connection?

 

Nomura: For [KH1.5] and [KH2.5], we added the word [ReMIX] to the title, but for [KH2.8] we're adding [Final Chapter Prologue]. This is not to say that this is the final chapter in the KH series, but it does mean that [KH2.8] will continue to pull the curtain closed on the story of the Dark Seeker. As I stated earlier, the content serves as a preface to [KHIII], starting with the HD [KH3D], and [KHUxBC] will also be very important to the KH series. I mentioned this in a previous answer, but [KH0.2BbS] is closely related to [KHIII]. It's definitely no mistake to say that the three productions packaged in [KH2.8] are all in preparation for [KHIII].

 

Please tell us more about the details and aim of the brand-new supplement based on [BbS], which is different than any of the HD remasters so far.

Nomura: Actually, this was what I worried about the most. We showed this for a bit in the secret episode of [KHBbS FM], but the concept for two chapters of [BbS] is something we've had for a while, and because of problems with time, it's become just a morceau. That concept itself is living on as a setup, so it was our plan to show it at the beginning of [KHIII], but since the volume of material in [KHIII] has increased, I was thinking it was something we just touched on a little. Just as I explained in your previous question, we won't show the whole thing of the initial concept, but we decided to show it ahead of [KHIII] as a short episode.

 Bigger question why didn't she tell Mickey what happened to Terra since he's the only one they were still figuring out???

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E33Yib4nsDw

 

This video kind of explains your big question

 

 

OOH and the comment section is full of bright ideas!

 

Since Riku was in the realm of darkness too, what if Mickey had to chose between saving Riku and Aqua and Aqua was like

'You can come back for me later, you must save him'.

This doesn't mean that Riku met Aqua in the ROD because Riku never hinted or mentioned it.

Edited September 26, 201510 yr by TheNinjasJoint

What if being in the realm of darkness for a long time eventually makes you lose your memory or make you a lifeless shell? That could also be a solution.

Except Aqua clearly inquires about Ven and Terra to Ansem the Wise meaning she remembers them and Terra was the reason she was down there.Guess when that scene takes place? Post KH2. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E33Yib4nsDw

 

This video kind of explains your big question

 

 

OOH and the comment section is full of bright ideas!

 

Since Riku was in the realm of darkness too, what if Mickey had to chose between saving Riku and Aqua and Aqua was like

'You can come back for me later, you must save him'.

This doesn't mean that Riku met Aqua in the ROD because Riku never hinted or mentioned it.

 

Sorry I do not watch HMK videos bc he has so many facts wrongs in general in his videos and I can't take his theories to heart.That's a whole diff topic to discuss. But regardless I do not believe he left her there in spite or evil. If he had no choice and Nomura thoroughly explained I would be happy with that. I just want it to be a reasonable explanation unlike some of his other excuses for previous things that don't add up bc he writes as he goes. 

Edited September 26, 201510 yr by Flaming Lea

Except Aqua clearly inquires about Ven and Terra to Ansem the Wise meaning she remembers them and Terra was the reason she was down there.Guess when that scene takes place? Post KH2. 

 

 

Sorry I do not watch HMK videos bc he has so many facts wrongs in general in his videos and I can't take his theories to heart. That's like deliberately beating my face into a wall. But regardless I do not believe he left her there in spite or evil. If he had no choice and it was thoroughly explained I would be happy with that. I just want it to be a reasonable explanation unlike some of his other excuses for previous things that don't add up bc he writes as he goes. 

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