This scene is one of X-2’s gems if not for this part alone. It’s pretty frustrating that no one really asked about Tidus before or even after this exchange. I absolutely love knowing that there are apparently rumors going around about Tidus and his history. Surely he’s at Legendary Guardian status by now, and Maechen confirming that Tidus became the gossip of the town is a real treat. That’s just one reason why I love this scene. I love the blitzball tournament reference and how he shares what people thought of Tidus at that time; I love that he mentions speaking to him on ‘a number of occasions’; I love the mention of ‘otherworld’. Maechen is such a great character who I think embodies the lore in X and X-2. Ugh, FFX-2 is so great, you guys. Chapter 5 is filled with so much emotion and X references. This game is so slept on tbh.


























