Disc 2

Still trying to catch up with Nikki. To be fair, there is a lot in this event. I think I'm going to pick up Shining Nikki again though as I miss the writing.

I hit disc 2 of Xenosaga II. I... did not realise how short this game was. I accidentally skipped the sidequests by going to the UMN Centre too early, and within 10 hours I was already done with disc 1!!
I really thought there was more than one trip to both the summer and winter domains for some reason... I can't believe they're so short. I'll probably begrudingly do some sidequests when I can get back to Miltia, but I don't think you really need to do any to finish the game. But man. It's so much shorter than I remember...!
I do remember another cutscene from the memories of the Yuriev Institute, but I never seem to find it on any further playthroughs. Maybe it's optional...?



The boss fight with Albedo did something super interesting, with him interacting with the game's UI! It's just a shame that once you actually understand the game's mechanics, all the battles are basically a breeze. And having MOMO in your party is like playing on easy mode.