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FINAL FANTASY X-2.5～永遠の代償～ The Price of Eternity

The story of Spira, following Final Fantasy X-2, is spun into a novel! Set two years and several months after Yuna defeated Sin, Spira has transitioned into a new era. Yuna's plan to unwind with Tidus, cherishing their long-awaited reunion, took an unforeseen turn when a storm battered their ship, casting them ashore on unfamiliar land. Removed from Besaid's vicinity, Yuna found herself confronting the hidden truths of this newfound island... —Japanese-to-English Back Cover Synopsis (~Eien no Daishō~, 2013)

A fan restoration project, entitled Rebirth ~ The Price of Eternity, started by Danko Kaji of ffx3chat.

Fan translation source here. Continuation of Rebirth by mishyoona here (ongoing).

Quick review: The portrayal of Yuna, as well as her relationship with Tidus, was (for the most part) lacking. I would still recommend it, but keep your expectations low when delving in.

Go in and just have fun with it.

I will say, the book excels in world-building and lore. I'd suggest exploring the marked chapters for those parts, at the very least!

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I promised Braska.

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Bitch energy

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Favorite character dynamics: —Auron and Yuna

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Love that Kimahri and Auron just flew past Rikku from the top of the stairs. They have an intuitive foresight, always expecting the unexpected; Kimahri could smell it, and Auron's instincts gauged it. The others remain vigilant for the most part, but Kimahri and Auron in particular never let their guards down. They are always ready.

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Lulu and Auron VS Jormungand

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Favorite character dynamics: Auron and Yuna & Auron and Tidus

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Auron puts Isaaru in his place

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ref.

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This scene offered headcanon fuel insight into how Auron might have pushed Tidus to embrace life—an influence likely present throughout his time in Dream Zanarkand.

For (an entirely made up) example: there could have been an instance when Tidus grappled with self-doubt over his path as an athlete, especially given his father's legacy. Auron would have used this line on him as a reminder to keep going.

Eventually, Tidus would adopt the concept as a personal philosophy as he matured in Spira, fully embracing the principles of his upbringing.

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All alone, cold fields you wander Memories of it cloud your sight Fills your dreams, disturbs your slumber Lost your way, a fallen knight