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Synopsis
Beginning immediately after her death in FFVII, Aerith meets the spirits of the dead characters from the game, including Jessie, Biggs and Wedge, Dyne, President Shinra, Professor Hojo, and Zack Fair. To some of these spirits she is able to console them and help them move on, while others cling to their deeds in life and cannot be helped. Throughout the story, Aerith philosophizes on her relationships with the various characters and the nature of life, and watches the effect Sephiroth is having on the Lifestream. As the novella ends, Aerith commands the spirits of the Lifestream to emerge and help Holy push back and destroy Meteor, saving the Planet.
Background
The novella was written by Benny Matsuyama of Studio Bentstuff, the same company that releases the Ultimania guides. Before the release of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Tetsuya Nomura had approached the staff of Bentstudio and said he wanted a new book made for Final Fantasy VII so that fans can enjoy the game once again. This became the Ultimania Omega, and included in it was the novella Hoshi o Meguru Otome.
