That's right. Whether the powers that be will one day reunite us with those we left behind or not, we can only cherish the memories we've made and move forward.

[The final fireworks exploding overhead underline his words - even in this world of unchanging seasons, time moves on, and they're on the brink of a new year full of new challenges and opportunities. Wanting to encourage Rinoa, he raises a hand and sends a green fireball into the sky, where he makes it explode among the larger lights.]

Here's to us otherworlders working well together in the new year!