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The following is a partial translation of the interview with Kondo Toshihiro, president of Nihon Falcom, as published in Kai no Kiseki Official Visual Collection, released in Japan on 19 March 2025, pp 150-159. It contains spoilers for Trails beyond the Horizon and virtually every preceding game in the series. Please continue reading at your own discretion. What Awaits Us After the Looping of the World and Agnès’ Decision The Truth Behind the Shocking Ending and Other Remaining Mysteries It’s been three months since the release of Trails beyond the Horizon. What went well and what was unexpected based on the players’ response?