In 1999, Honne left Square to join Monolith Soft, the new company founded by Takahashi, previously Xenogears' director, who had suggested that Honne and he work together again after Honne finishes working on Chrono Cross.
In 1999, Honne moved from Square to Monolith Soft, a company founded by Takahashi, who had previously directed Xenogears.  Takahashi suggested that they work together again after Honne finished working on Chrono Cross.