No kidding. Though, depending on which way you go, you may not have to worry about it. The cruise to Kanto's pretty cozy from what I've heard, even if it's a bit pricy for a newcomer.

[Most people take the "easy" route and hike to Cherrygrove, but Riku's got a soft spot for Kanto.

He'll offer a small, sympathetic smile, though.]

If it makes you feel better, about six of those years passed here, and time back home's kinda frozen. Still, I wouldn't think too hard on it. This place likes to pull people from all over the timeline.