One can't open a newspaper or magazine these days without reading something about the six heroes that saved the world from a sorceress from the future. Despite their fame, life is beginning to fall back into its usual pattern. Plans are being made for a new Garden in Esthar and for a new government in Galbadia, but the time of violent change seems to be over.

Until a woman shows up from Irvine's past, looking for reconciliation after years of separation. Irvine must see the world through her eyes to discover the truth. Perhaps one can't do anything about time that has already gone by--but is there still time for a second chance?

Chapter One: Business as Usual in Balamb Garden
Selphie meets a woman named Esarene in a shop in the city of Balamb. Meanwhile, a call comes from Esthar for Laguna, but the president is nowhere to be found . . .

Chapter Two: Isn't Life Strange
Irvine and Esarene finally meet, but will he be sent off on a mission before he can find out the whole story?

Chapter Three: Some Things Hurt Too Much to Say
Irvine decides to take his mother with him to Esthar, but will they make it there safely with this pilot?

Chapter Four: Irvine's Decision
Irvine sees the past through his mother's eyes, and after he learns of his own origins, he makes a choice for the future.

Chapter Five: Awkward Smile
Esarene and Irvine catch up on lost years, and plans are made in Esthar for more than just the new garden....

Chapter Six: Breaking New Ground
Ah...the ever-popular Laguna-tells-Squall scene.

Chapter Seven: Starts with an "L"...
So...it looks like things are starting to heat up between Irvine's mom and Laguna. But can he handle it?

Chapter Eight: ...No Future in the Past?
Esarene was just getting settled, but now someone she never thought she'd meet again is making trouble in far-off Galbadia...

Chapter Nine: One Reason
The ghosts of the pasts seem to be intermingling with the living in the present... and one reason is enough to say yes, so long as it's the right one.

Chapter Ten: In Dreams
Through Ellone, Irvine and Selphie are able to see themselves as children, awakening memories of their lost past.

Chapter Eleven: Back in the Day
Esarene wants to be with Laguna, but she can't help but feel Raine's shadow over her as well.