like a star, like a firefly

It really was! I'm especially in love with Area Zero itself -- the music, the aesthetic, the way it reminds me of the Abyss in Made in Abyss with how mysterious and beautiful and dangerous it is all at once, the way the music reminds me of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon at points... ♥

The banter between the main characters was good, too; I especially liked how Penny came into her own here by offering some fun snark and meta comments. Then the story in this segment had me really feeling for Arven and Miraidon. ;.; (I really like how the box legendary in these games feels like a main character in its own right, complete with character development.)