Room temp; semi-melted was the closest the poll would allow. Chocolate melts at body temperature; the fact that it dissolves in your mouth is one of its charms, since this process allows you to enjoy the flavor to its maximum. Cold chocolate has an interesting texture that some like, but you miss the fullness of the flavor.
High-quality chocolate can be refrigerated for many months with no loss of quality, and I have done that; before eating it, though, I allow it to sit out and warm up to room temp.
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