Man.... why do I have to feel sad every time I listen to this? It's a HAPPY piece!

See, I had never heard it until after I read Emperor Waltz, so the piece has always reminded me of the story named after it - the story that was going to be the END of the series... I'll just never be able to hear the piece without associating it with the story.

there, I managed not to call it a "song" even once! my professors would be so proud.