I was in awe. A cool character design sure, but the colors and feelings evoked considered. There is a certain melancholy here. But also indeed, a sense of longing for adventure. Combined with Yoko Shimomura's even-better-than-the-first-game's third rendition of Dearly Beloved, Love was cemented.

I've come to terms with the fact that Kingdom Hearts II is My Favorite Video Game. I can't express it properly yet I don't think, but magic is real and it is conjured from interfacing with art and people. Thank you.