Episode 37: Heart to Heart

Synopsis
Sora collapses onto the ground, recalling his encounter with Riku. Beast stands up, slowly moving forward. Sora looks up, urging the Beast to stop as he is hurt. Beast ignores him, instead asking why Sora is there. Beast explains that he came for Belle, and will not leave until he has rescued her. Sora then follows Beast, claiming there's someone he came to find as well.

Two brief scenes are shown next. The first scene shows the captured Seven Princesses of Heart and Maleficent. The latter orders the Princesses to reveal the world's Keyhole. The second is centered around Riku and his new companions, Donald and Goofy. Riku tells that unlike them, he doesn't need their assistance. This angers Donald, but has Goofy concerned. Before the scene returns to Sora, Goofy comments on how Riku doesn't look too well.

The Beast and Sora successfully fight their way into the castle. The two are greeted by a Shadow Heartless transformed into Belle. Once the Shadow's true form is revealed Beast angrily goes after it. With Sora alone, Riku appears, frankly telling Sora to go away. Sora refuses, claiming he is going to save Kairi. Riku laughs, shooting a dark aura directly at Sora. Goofy runs in front of Sora, just in time to block the attack with his shield. Goofy speaks up, saying he is not going to betray the King or Sora. Determined to follow Sora, Goofy asks Donald to apologize to the King for him. Donald also returns to Sora, mentioning the trio's "all for one, and one for all" motto. Sora tells Riku that he has a power stronger than the Keyblade: his heart. As Sora finishes, the Keyblade returns to Sora's hands. Both sides prepare for the ensuing battle.

Covers (2)

 * Front cover: A mixed feeling Donald and Goofy following Riku.
 * Back cover: The Kingdom Key Keyblade.

Continuity errors

 * None yet identified.

Artistic errors

 * None yet identified.

Kingdom Hearts references

 * While talking with Riku in the castle's entrance hall, Sora says "My friends are my power!" This popular quotes is used in variations throughout the series, such as Ventus using it during his battle with Vanitas.

Miscellaneous trivia

 * Sora and Beast do not travel through the Underground Waterways.

Collections

 * Kingdom Hearts Volume 4 manga
 * "Episode 37: Heart-to-Heart" is only available within the manga collection.