Two New FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 Books Releasing in December

[Henry]

Square Enix has revealed two new pieces of FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 merchandise.
Not surprisingly, the game will be getting its own Post Card Book. Set to release on December 15 (the same day as the game), the book will be priced at ¥1,260, and contain a collection of CG illustrations including Lightning, Serah, etc. New characters Noel and Caius will also be included, complete on 24 post cards with an additional 8 page character introduction.
Also announced is a 232 page book titled “FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 Fragments Before.” For ¥1,470, this novel takes place immediately before the events of XIII-2. Similar to FINAL FANTASY VII’s “On the Way to a Smile,” “Fragments Before” will contain several stories revolving around characters such as Serah, Snow, Noel, and Rygdea & Bartholomew Estheim:
Serah: Memories of the year AF0.
New Bodhum: A story of the year AF3.
Snow: The story of his departure.
Rygdea & Bartholomew: The creation of a provisional government, and the secret history of the founding of the Academy.
Noel: The end of the world, a period of uncertainty.
It’s also due out on the same day as the game’s release. Written by Jun Eishima of Episode i fame, the novel is being supervised by Motomu Toriyama and Daisuke Watanabe as well.

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I think I might pick up a Noel story.

[Hyacith]

Will cry hot tears because I cannot read Japanese very well, but probably buying novel anyway.
Also very happy that this confirms Rygdea lived

[Ethan]

Hmm, I do like reading supplements to the story. I wouldn't mind being able to read that, if I were, you know, actually able to read it. Perhaps with the English version of Episode i there is a chance we'll get this as well...?maybe...

[The moogle]

Rydea's alive? i want the books all of them in English, Square can take my money

[Henry]

Somebody will eventually translate it.

[Ethan]

I'm sure, it didn't take long after Episode i was released, although even then I don't think I read that, but when I get it officially I probably will

[Ffamran mied Bunansa]

Stop Square-Enix, stop! I am going to be penniless.

[Jessica]

Sadly I don't know Japanese so I'll pass. I'll just have to read summaries and reviews like a boss.

[OnewithaBlade]

Originally Posted by Ffamran mied Bunansa

Stop Square-Enix, stop! I am going to be penniless.

they'll never stop.

[Neo_Bahamut]

Is there any site that has these translated?? They seem interesting, especially Snow and Noel's story!

[Aurelia]

Why did you necromance this?

[Whiplash]

Is 'necromance' the genre Twilight's in?

[Agent Dunham]

I tend to find Twilight in the scat fetish section.