Final Fantasy X-2: A Missed Opportunity  Fair warning to those
of you ten years behind the rest of us: spoilers ahead.
Square’s Final Fantasy X is one of the most important RPGs of
its or any generation. A sprawling story focused on themes of
fate, responsibility, and cultural taboo, X gives gamers a ton
to talk about. Its main romance is a huge part of that.  Tidus
is the headstrong, impetuous young man with terrible fashion
sense swept away to a different world by the terrifying behemoth
known as Sin. Yuna is the demure, selfless summoner tasked with
defeating said terrifying beastie. Sparks fly between the two
immediately and Tidus quickly dedicates himself to her cause. He
becomes one of Yuna’s greatest cheerleaders, always quick to
remind the group that Yuna would beat Sin and bring the Calm the
denizens of Spira craved. Little does Tidus know that defeating
Sin means the Summoner’s death. Consumed with grief for
basically encouraging Yuna to work toward ending her own life,
Tidus swears they’ll find an