You saw how Cloud can conquer Tifa in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and take her out on a romantic date at the Gold Saucer. Now it’s Aerith’s turn, although you must keep in mind that you cannot do it in the same game where Cloud chooses Tifa as her romantic partner. Unlike her childhood friend, Cloud meets Aerith in Midgar as a flower girl who has a very close connection to the lifestream. She is more related to an old friend of Cloud, good old Zack. If the latter does not raise certain doubts, let’s see how to have a date with Aerith in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Guide to dating Aerith and how to win her over
To date Aerith Gainsborough (aka “Zack’s girlfriend” coff coff) and go on a date with her for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, you need to make sure your relationship meter with Cloud is maxed out during Chapter 12. For reference, this has to happen before resting at the Gold Saucer Haunted Hotel. A notification will even alert you of this moment, so don’t worry.
Below we will detail the important moments and decisions that must be taken into account during the game to make Aerith fall in love with her and date her. To do this, you must take into account:
- Secondary m issions: Because they are not urgent, you can leave them for whenever you want without affecting the story, but you need specific ones for Aerith.
- Conversations: You must choose the best answer among three options. The key in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is for Cloud to accept Aerith’s advances. Overall, she is a more self-confident woman, so she flirts here and there with the stoic Cloud.
- Events: Depending on Cloud’s actions, these relationship bonuses may be lost unintentionally.
- Synergized techniques and skills– The first time you can perform them between Cloud and Aerith, you will receive a relationship increase for both of them.
Correct answers by chapter, side quests and bonuses for dating Aerith
Chapter 2: Kalm, Clock Tower – Conversation
Aerith: “Do you want to climb the tower together?”
Cloud: «Safe. Let’s go”.
Side Mission: Flowers of the Hill
This side quest is activated after speaking with Chloe at Bill’s Chocobo ranch. Follow the markers and collect flowers with expert Aerith to help Chloe make a flower crown.
Chapter 4: Stuck in a rut – Side mission
Another ranch-related task, this time at Gabe’s Chocobo Ranch outside of Under Junon. Collect the materials needed to repair Gabe’s Chocobo carriage. This is an important side quest, as it unlocks fast travel between the Grasslands and Junon regions.
Conversation: Under Junon, inn
Aerith: “Do you remember the first time we met?”
Cloud: “You pushed a flower towards me.”
Missable Bonus: Parade in Junon
This event in Junon is one of those that provides bonuses that can be lost if not obtained in time. You need to find all the troops of Midgar’s 7th Company, to access the most difficult parade formations in Junon and the best rewards.
Then you must achieve a score of 100,000 or more during the parade. This is possible by pressing the correct buttons in the ‘quick time events’ (QTE), without major errors. You’ll strengthen relationships with Aerith and Tifa, so it’s a shared upgrade.
Chapter 6: Costa del Sol – Missable Bonus
When it’s time to choose swimsuits, Aerith and Tifa should have the same type of summer beach outfit as Cloud.
If Cloud is using the conservative Ocean Chocobo, Aerith must carry the Floral Delight.
If Cloud is using the Wild Surf reveal, Aerith must carry the Pink Mermaid.
A notification will inform you if Aerith and Cloud are wearing the same type of beach outfit, adding a bonus to the relationship.
Missable Bonus: Costa del Sol Beach Battle
When the Shinra forces arrive on the beach, you can choose between the duo of Aerith and Barret or Tifa and Red XIII. Choose the first pair.
Conversation: Costa del Sol Beach
After the fight on the beach in Costa del Sol, Cloud will talk to Aerith (if they have a high level of relationship) and when she raises the topic of Hojo, he must respond with “It’s just thoughts.”
Chapter 7: Appointment in Costa del Sol – Secondary mission
Cloud and Aerith have a summer date on the Costa del Sol, helping three fashion designers while following their instructions. You have to play more mini-games, search for shells on the nearby beach and give the biggest one you find to Yorda. There is also a fashion show.
Chapter 9: Gongaga Village – Conversation
Aerith: “Pretty selfish, huh? Dancing there, reliving memories…”
Cloud: “You’re too hard on yourself.”
Secondary mission: The spice of life
First you need to complete the side quest ‘Teach me, great warrior’ with Yuffie in Gongaga Village. Cissnei has some problems in his kitchen, so it’s up to you to help him collect mushrooms, salt, and other products.
Chapter 10: Cosmo Canyon – Conversation
Aerith shares her life story with the villagers during the torch ceremony in Cosmo Canyon. When she pauses for a moment, Cloud should choose the “Cheer her up” option instead of “Stop her” or “Smile at her.”
Secondary Mission: Absence of a Signal
It’s your chance to become a Cosmo Canyon photographer. You must go to three different locations in the region to take specific photos of the sky. These photos have to match the towers’ reports of phenomena, with at least 80% accuracy. Your photos should try to mimic the reference photos as closely as possible, making sure to capture Aerith as much as possible.
Chapter 11: Nibelheim Water Tower – Conversation
When Aerith and Cloud climb Nibelheim’s water tower together, he teaches her a little about the village.
Aerith: “You never came up here expecting her to say hello.”
Cloud: “Sounds like something I’d do.”
Chapter 12: Under Calm Waters – Secondary Mission
To unlock it you have to complete the side quest ‘Tides of War and Worry’ with Yuffie in Under Junon. You will meet up with the 7th Midgar Infantry, as they need to defeat a powerful opponent in the area. To complete the mission, you must defeat Hell Rider II twice.
Side Mission: Forest Vigil
Complete the side quest ‘Endless Writer’s Block’ with Barret in Gongaga Village to unlock this task. Cissnei has been hearing about problems with some new enemies. So you have to explore the area near the village and take care of it. To find the Gigantoad you need to climb Cissnei Tower and investigate three separate locations.
Florist appointment time
These are all the requirements to have a date with Aerith in the Gold Saucer of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Before you get to Chapter 12, make sure you have a strong relationship and affinity with Aerith for the methods presented. By the time you rest at the Gold Saucer Haunted Hotel during Chapter 12, she will be the one to ride the Skywheel with Cloud.
On top of that, Aerith will take the role of the maiden or princess during the opera scene, singing the game’s main theme song. The scene with Cloud isn’t as romantic as the one with Tifa, but Cloud gets points from it. 🌸
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