Why can boss fights be started while first-timers are watching the cutscene?

[Cynfael]

That's...stupid as hell, even moreso than most examples I encounter. Oh no, it will take 3 minutes instead of 2. This proves what I've been saying, if anything. :/

Again, for the first-timer, I fully support allowing them those extra 30 seconds to 1 minute to view their scene in the intended context.

For someone who just enjoys viewing cutscenes, they can peruse their library at the inn and not inconvenience up to 7 other people who are not there to watch cutscenes.