Better Roles in Kairi in the First Place
Several of us have learned that Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura had originally set Sora, Riku and Kairi as the video game franchise's main original trio, starting with Kingdom Hearts 1. However, as the series progresses, Sora and Riku become more of main characters whereas Kairi only appears as a minor character (namely "Chain of Memories" "358/2 Days" and "Dream Drop Distance"). Even in "Blank Points", Nomura seemed to intent not to include her in Sora and Riku's next adventure until he figures out how to include her with a very important role in "Kingdom Hearts III". Just for the sake of Kairi's better character development, here is how Nomura should have established in the first place:
"Chain of Memories"- At the moment when Naminè tampers with the memories of Sora, Donald and Goofy, there should be a scene where Kairi starts to forget about Sora.
"358/2 Days"- In the middle of the story, there should be scenes where Kairi, in her school days, starts to see anything that looks like Sora.
"Birth by Sleep"- At the end of "Blank Points", instead of settling down at Destiny Islands for safety, Kairi should follow Sora and Riku with little reluctance, as they fully accept her determination and her sight on the importance of friendship, on their next adventure.
"Dream Drop Distance"- Instead of showing up only at the very end of the secret ending, Kairi should be with Sora and Riku at the beginning of the first flashback - the moment when Master Yensid discusses about the Mark of Mastery and its goal. While Sora and Riku take on the test, Kairi stays under safety with Yensid, who talks with her about her origins, the reason(s) behind her keyblade wielding and the truths behind the heroes' previous adventures.
So what do you think; do you have better suggestions?