FULL REBIRTH PLAYLIST: ruclips.net/p/PLHSx4EjM5qxR1X1PhiQ2LWp-0eT1mjb2g&si=vyCMcQs72LWnCt9d TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/rexsterling TIMESTAMPS: DATE PREP: 0:00:00 GAME START: 24:20 TIFA SIDE QUEST: 59:02 YUFFIE SIDE QUEST: 1:36:52 AERITH SIDE QUEST: 1:45:55 BACK TO THE SAUCER: 2:15:05 AERITH'S FATE: 2:28:00 THE DATE: 2:42:45 REACTING TO EVERY DATE: 3:45:32 DIO VS DON CORNEO: 4:50:31 RUDE & ELENA FIGHT: 5:18:45 FINAL BOSS: 5:32:28
"No Promises to Keep" is absolutely Aerith's song about Cloud. The lyrics said she met someone for the first time in the "cobblestones streets". Aerith met Cloud (not Zack) for the first time in the cobblestone street under the "Loveless" (yes, the Loveless play) poster. Also there's another part of the lyrics that is Cloud and Aerith's thing but I'm not gonna share for now since it's a spoiler. You need to listen to the full song's complete lyrics after the game. Thank you as always for loving Aerith and Clerith. Bless you Rex!
Thank you so much for enjoying the content and leaving this very kind comment. I thought the dates were so excellent but No Promises To Keep stole the show for me!!
The thing people need to realize is that it's not either/or. Any song about Cloud is necessarily also about Zack because the entire point is that Aerith saw Zack in him and is trying to sort through her feelings. The song would be excessively strange if it were just about Cloud since there are essentially zero romantic moments in the game between Cloud and Aerith, especially if you remove non-optional scenes every scene you have left is fundamentally about Zack.
@@DutchDread how do you explain the dream date? how marlene told zack aerith likes cloud? and how hollow compliments with nptk? and how the nptk ost was playing during the dream date? i feel like this convo can be simply solved: we had different affectionss towards the characters lol, u have highest with tifa, I had highest with aerith. heck even if u had highest with tifa ull go on like 3 optional dates with aerith. its like the game is begging u to go with aerith at golden saucer
@@DutchDread I mean it's been a while since I played CC, but I don't recall Aerith and Zack having any romantic moments there either. Meanwhile Aerith and Cloud at least experienced a lot of hugging and handholding during Remake and Rebirth. Especially the handholding thing is also highlighted in the theme song. As I see it, Zack was Aerith's first love and this is always memorable, for everyone of us. But this doesn't mean one cannot move on from that. In fact few people end up spending their lives with their early love.
@@DutchDread The composer and the singer confirmed it's a love song from Aerith to Cloud. Aerith was initially attracted to Cloud because he reminded her of Zack but as the story moves on she realizes they are completely different and falls in love with Cloud. I mean this has been proven 1000 times already.
No, no, no. Listen to what Aerith says specifically. " I don't think so, at least a it about anything IMPORTANT." She knows exactly what he's asking and he knows she knows but she's telling him that compared to Cloud, Zack's not important anymore. Such a clever reply from her. Don't know what else I expected at this point. 😅🤣
She's not saying Zack isn't important bruh, y'all cope too much. The whole dream date is literally her redoing with Cloud her dates with Zack. Even in the new game plus you can skip her dream because it's under Zack's story. The reason Aerith is trying to evade the question because she's still coping. She said in Gongaga she still has feelings for Zack, even more outright in Japanese since she says "yes", not "maybe" lol Meanwhile Tifa lies but it's not the same situation. Aerith evades the question because it's about her boyfriend, Tifa evades the question because she knows Cloud's messed up and previously, in Nibelheim, had a completely wrong vision about Zack dying, therefore him talking to Aerith will not only hurt her for the news, but it will also make him say something that isn't true unwillingly, that's why Tifa is saying she doesn't know and Cloud saying "Aerith must still like Zack", is true because she does indeed still like him.
I actually think she lied because Tifa asked her to keep it secret. Tifa lied too by omission, so they must have agreed together. I noticed this game overlaps Tifa and Aerith often, with Tifa having moments of revelation about the Lifestream, Aerith sharing a moment at the water tower. It felt purposeful and showed a lot of their unity. Keeps a lot of the core themes as well.
For sure! I just wanna make it totally clear that I had a very specific “angle” on the Tifa date and I was playing it up with the chat quite a bit. I actually loved her date very much. And I agree that Aerith may have asked to keep it a secret - great theory!
@tonymaccaroni1683 absolutely! I will in no way refute that. It is why I said 'I think' to begin the statement out. Until we are told, all observations are speculation. I feel it has weight since both approach it in a similar manner, but other theories hold as much water and are fine to follow.
@@ArturVeralius Sorry I accidentally deleted the other comment xD Yeah thing is, we don't really know what our best girls did there. Maybe they'll show us in part 3. But I don't think they'll do that, the dates aren't too relevant for the main story. It's mostly for people having fun with their favourite characters, so let's do just that 🙂
@tonymaccaroni1683 I find the merging of the themes more important really. The dates are fun but have ever been optional so it's neat and endearing fluff. I adore these characters, they hold a special place in my heart and I look forward to seeing more of them.
Love how open and understanding you are of both sides when it comes to the whole shipping war, even if you have your own preference. You seem like a great person, glad I found this channel!
I should have posted this comment as soon as as the stream ended but I’m doing it now because I can’t reply to every message because I’ve had ppl posting spoilers in my comments on VODs and I’m trying to avoid that. My reaction to the Tifa date was largely me playing back and forth with chat. I tried to splice in my genuine reaction and maybe I did a poor job of that - I’ll evaluate it and do better. I also made sure to give my genuine impression after it ended. I might actually post a video for you guys giving my full thoughts on the dates. Something without the jokes and memes. I think they did an amazing job with the dates in Rebirth. I was very happy with them.
The way Cloud was hesitant to make a move with Aerith on their date because he wanted to make sure she knew about Zack 😭 and him still hesitating when she said it wasn’t anything important (him wanting to wait until she knew) until she made the first move was so well done 🥲 And his words being drowned out by fireworks ❤❤ Private words he said to her that I wish we knew 🥲🥲 Also Rex, I wonder if chat told you that the Aerith date in rebirth is almost 1:1 the same as her date in the OG! I think it speaks volumes they kept her date the same, showing how important and good that dialogue and scene is 🥲
Actually, yes, Jessie did a lot for Tifa. If you read Traces of Two Pasts, it explains all that. Jessie is the reason why Tifa got into avalanche and from there, Tifa also helped and recruited Barret. They mention A LOT of the book in Rebirth. Aerith's trial scene at the temple is also something that we learn in that book
The significance of holding hands with fingers interlocking (not sure how accurate it is) but they state "two people intertwining their fingers while holding hands is called 恋人つなぎ (koibito tsunagi, “lover’s connection”) in Japanese culture." And not only does that happen on their date, it happens at the end of the final battle and is the trophy picture for completing said chapter.
U can cope by finding all these to justify or create your own narrative for your so called ship.. But you are stepping over the line here by posting spoilers. You copy and pasting same comment on every other streamer's comment section. My culture says that kissing and fking under the highwind shows ultimate affection and we can't marry the dead. Happy now?
@@GMD3Nbased. I love all the characters in this game but the people who would rather Cloud cry about a dead girl (that he knew for like a month) for the rest of his life instead of just being with Tifa are hella weird.
It's so funny. I just watched a Japanese RUclipsr react to both Aerith & Tifa date. And he flabbergasted by Tifa's kiss more than Aerith's holding hand.
They absolutely over delivered with the date sequences, and I'm ALL FOR IT. Going in I didnt know what to expect to be honest, but it was more than impactful and hands down my favorite scene in the game, kudos Square, kudos! Been a blast watching your playthrough Rex, thanks for sharing!
Me and you had the same reactions to the Date scene. That whole scene makes you run an emotional roller coaster. When he brought up Tifa, I was like, "You don't mention other girls on a date!" Haha. Never the less, the whole scene was brilliant. Something I've waited 27 years for.
i think they made Cloud kiss Tifa because they knew boobs-- sorry Tifa is more popular with fanboys. personally i don't see chemistry between Tifa and Cloud, their "romantic" scenes feel forced and awkward(not in a cute way), even here when he says emotionless "not one bit" and hugs her awkwardly, like he forced himself to say and do that, like he's not himself, like he's pretending to be some casanova which he's not, he's not bold when it comes to romance, he's silent and keeps to himself. It's out of character for Cloud to initiate the hug and the kiss, it's just pure forced fanservice.
I could not wait to finish the game so I could come watch your reaction to this part! You did not disappoint! Your giddiness was so cute and wholesome. Also, I laughed during her song when you said “I don’t want to see Chadley!” I’ve really enjoyed finding your channel, Rex! Looking forward to more.
2:32:50 "If he's sick, Cloud can't save Aerith" Facts. But sick can mean different things. Cloud is sick. And there's really nothing Zack could do at this point to cure his ill. 2:33:36 I think Marlene has always had a little bit of a 6th sense. They forever love to show her looking at a flower or a raindrop and saying; "The flower girl?" "Daddy?" She feels things she shouldn't. They could make a whole nother game explaining that shit. 2:33:45 *Spoilers* I don't think it matters which timeline. Jenova/Sephiroth orchestrated the events that lead to us destroying fate. We created the multiverse at the end of Remake. All so she could find a verse that had her desired ending. But, only Jenova and the planet knows what happened before. Aerith being a Cetra and able to commune with the planet is the only threat. The only one that could possibly create a fate where she doesn't. Aerith has to die. She always had to die. If you pay close enough attention to the end of this game, Cloud saved Aerith. There was no blood on Masamune. But then it starts blipping back and forth until we were drawn into the timeline that Jenova chose. But Aerith knew her fate. And she made a choice. When she prays, she doesn't pray for Holy. The white materia drops and it's still white. It's supposed to glow pale green. She prayed to protect them. Skip past the battle sequence to the end. A certain materia glows pale green. 2 in fact. Probably the only materia powerful enough to make a difference. Next scene; Zack wakes up in a church that was destroyed in his timeline to a church where the flowers are blooming. Zack's existence in the storytelling of this game is pointless if he isn't going to factor into part 3. And I'd bet he plays a role in being the lynchpin that will create the ripple effect that will fuck up Jenova's plan. Aerith wss never going to survive this story. And, in the end, I think Zack will choose to join her wherever she is. So, be it on another plane of existence or in the lifestream, the end will be the same for Zack. But in both events, Zack and Aerith will be together and finally have the happy ending they both always deserved.
Aerith motivates everyone. Ever notice that the only time Aerith says something catty... It's when Tifa is there. I don't think she is really interested in Cloud and never has been. But... she wants Tifa to act on her feelings. "Make a fucking move girlfriend."
I for some reason couldn't get the Aerith side quest with the 7th infantry. I finished the quest that was supposed to trigger it and nothing. Wonder if my game was bugged
4:03:47 Sometimes it happens. I met my wife while boarding a plane. I got in line to board the plane and noticed a cute chick behind me. Then I heard my name whispered “~Cody~”. I did a slow head turn and there she was. I sat on the plane, window seat. Middle seat empty, aisle seat was a different good looking lady. Then, against all odds, my future wife sat next to me (the one who whispered my name because she read it on my luggage). Turns out, someone else took my wife’s seat on the plane and was relocated next to me. We hit it off and exchanged #s.
When Aerith is singing no promises during the Cloud and Tifa’s date in chapter 12, they hold hands in that scene. But loved you reaction to all the dates they keep me laughing 😂
You think the devs are going to spoil us with a close up kiss this early??? nahnooooo. Part 3. PART 3! Anyway, I just to point out that the song No Promises to Keep isn't just about Cloud but about everyone that Aerith cares about in her life and that includes Barret and Tifa as said by Nojima, the one who wrote the song. I'm sharing this information because I want to dispel the misconception after watching the devs do an interview about this. The interview is on yt if you want to check it out yourself. Anyways, your reactions were hilarious. Good watch.
Your reaction to the rufus fight is so relatable, that fight is such BS, i did it first try, but it took me over an hour. Literally all i did, all i could do, was dodge to the other side of the arena and throw blade bursts at him while using my atb to item heal myself. Just whittled away his life bit by bit. Looking back, i think this was the moment i started kinda hating the game.
I'm sure you've already thought this over since you streamed this but I always interpreted Cloud's slight distance as this: "You just found out your dead bros girlfriend likes you (you also just remembered he existed). Even if you like her back, do you reciprocate right away and let her know?"
Rex, please don't apply the term gaslighting to Aerith. Gaslighting means to manipulate another person into doubting their own perceptions, experiences or understanding of events. It undermines the target 's inner confidence, and therefore is the opposite of what Aerith does for Cloud. It's literally what Sephiroth does to Cloud when he tells him Tifa isn't real. You're doing Aerith's character a huge disservice in associating this term with her.
@@Parfenoff79should?? 😅 you can play ff7 rebirth 1000+ hours and you can never get aerith’s kiss bcs the devs dont make em. It just impossible at this point
I'm not that surprised it's 50-50 aerith/tifa. In general tifa/cloud is a lot more popular since, well, that's the story, but since you prefer aerith it makes sense for that to kinda balance it out. Just had a thought, I wonder if they purposefully made tifa a cat girl because Cloud is more like a cat while zack is "the puppy".
I think the Aerith date loses some steam because it's essentially an act done in response to Aerith telling Cloud "just until the rides over". Aerith is looking for the real Cloud, and we know how the real Cloud would act on a date, because it's how he is with Tifa at the end there. He's shy and awkward and not quite sure of himself. So when I contrast that with Aeriths date it makes the whole act feel less genuine. Aerith trying to sort out her feelings regarding Zack through Cloud is tragic, but I do think it's just uncomfortable to see when she knows Cloud and Tifa are a thing.
Cloud is way more shy and nervous in the Aerith date. Pay attention. "Not one bit" sounds like something a confident person would say. Also, sorry that you think Aerith is that shallow. Tifa & Cloud aren't a couple and Aerith has the right to persue Cloud.
If you really think Cloud would be the confident hero saying one line and then grab the girls hand and kiss her, then you have no idea about the character. This is not Cloud. This is Cloud in Tifa’s head. The way she would want him to be. Cloud’s true shy and awkward personality shines on his date with Aerith. He still shows affection but in his own dorky way, and it makes sense why this is the canon one.
See, i personally felt cloud was rather out of character on the tifa date(by which, i mean nothing like "real" cloud). I felt like we saw quite a lot of cloud being shy and vulnerable(like "real" cloud) on the aerith date, while the tifa date felt more like cloud's persona that tifa wanted him to be. But thats just my opinion.
Funny cos I felt Cloud's date with Tifa felt more forced and fanservicey. The way he acted on Tifa date actually felt more like what he thinks Tifa would want him to do. You said it loses steam because you chose Tifa. But if you had Aerith's affection this would make it much more sense and intimate. Especially when this date happens right after the song, a song Nobuo already confirmed to be a love song and the singer confirmed it's aerith to cloud. Cloud and Tifa are not a thing at least not yet and it's not uncomfortable to see 2 women falling in love with a man. You don't get to call dips on love esp if you're not even together with that person. That's what only high school kids would think. Real life don't work that way. Furthermore the fact that Cloud on his own held Aerith's hands without even being prompted says a lot. While he is acting cool at times there are moments where he is genuine and acting on his feelings and Aerith's date is one of them. Idk why ppl like to trivialise Cloud's feelings just because he's not totally himself to invalidate Cloud and Aerith's r/s.
This date is absolutely beautiful. To be honest, because some people point out, that Tifa got a kiss, while Aerith didn't, I think they shouldn't have kissed here. Aerith was just about to move on from Zack, and Cloud also wasn't sure about her feelings for Zack until she told him. It would have felt rushed if they got too intimate. But boy, her hugging his arm and he taking her hand and interlogging fingers like that while looking softly at eachother...this is still peak emotion. The devs really understood how to make this date romantic without actually compromising their backstory and their character roles. I loved it.
Barret date is nice. Yuffie was fun. Glad you didn’t get Red. So Cloud didn’t make more of a move on Aerith after the confession because she still doesn’t know about Zack. Cute.
I've stopped watching because of the chat. Case in point this chatter named bensolorey. Obvious Clerith shipper who talks like another streamer aru. Starts off being toxic to others but after the tifa scene, same person constantly typing in chat like a victim and calling others toxic. Can't deal with this kind of chat, need some moderators. I'm just trying to enjoy a chill chat without crazies obsession over fictional character's relationships
and on the other side there was a Cloti named Zoe C who trashtalked Clerith while Rex watched Tifa date. People can enjoy the media however they want, love the ships they want to love, why this fandom specifically is so toxic?
I'm afraid the TIFA date is much better! Clerith shippers just don't get it. Its CLOUD & TIFA who are the canon couple of FF7! Besides Cloud did not kiss Aerith in that date.
Both dates are optional, so They don't really matter. Now Stating That We have 2 main themes that support Cloud and Aerith, We have more moments, Cloud is jealous when it comes to Aerith and if you want to include dates then he even shows jealousy in both of tifa's dates. Which isn't something Cloud does in Aerith dates.
There is a reason why the dates are optional you know? So that everybody can ship whoever they want. Just do in your gamplay what is best to you but don't tell other people what they have to ship. This never ends up well.
FULL REBIRTH PLAYLIST: ruclips.net/p/PLHSx4EjM5qxR1X1PhiQ2LWp-0eT1mjb2g&si=vyCMcQs72LWnCt9d
TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/rexsterling
TIMESTAMPS:
DATE PREP: 0:00:00
GAME START: 24:20
TIFA SIDE QUEST: 59:02
YUFFIE SIDE QUEST: 1:36:52
AERITH SIDE QUEST: 1:45:55
BACK TO THE SAUCER: 2:15:05
AERITH'S FATE: 2:28:00
THE DATE: 2:42:45
REACTING TO EVERY DATE: 3:45:32
DIO VS DON CORNEO: 4:50:31
RUDE & ELENA FIGHT: 5:18:45
FINAL BOSS: 5:32:28
"No Promises to Keep" is absolutely Aerith's song about Cloud. The lyrics said she met someone for the first time in the "cobblestones streets". Aerith met Cloud (not Zack) for the first time in the cobblestone street under the "Loveless" (yes, the Loveless play) poster. Also there's another part of the lyrics that is Cloud and Aerith's thing but I'm not gonna share for now since it's a spoiler. You need to listen to the full song's complete lyrics after the game. Thank you as always for loving Aerith and Clerith. Bless you Rex!
Thank you so much for enjoying the content and leaving this very kind comment. I thought the dates were so excellent but No Promises To Keep stole the show for me!!
The thing people need to realize is that it's not either/or.
Any song about Cloud is necessarily also about Zack because the entire point is that Aerith saw Zack in him and is trying to sort through her feelings. The song would be excessively strange if it were just about Cloud since there are essentially zero romantic moments in the game between Cloud and Aerith, especially if you remove non-optional scenes every scene you have left is fundamentally about Zack.
@@DutchDread how do you explain the dream date? how marlene told zack aerith likes cloud? and how hollow compliments with nptk? and how the nptk ost was playing during the dream date?
i feel like this convo can be simply solved: we had different affectionss towards the characters lol, u have highest with tifa, I had highest with aerith. heck even if u had highest with tifa ull go on like 3 optional dates with aerith. its like the game is begging u to go with aerith at golden saucer
@@DutchDread I mean it's been a while since I played CC, but I don't recall Aerith and Zack having any romantic moments there either. Meanwhile Aerith and Cloud at least experienced a lot of hugging and handholding during Remake and Rebirth. Especially the handholding thing is also highlighted in the theme song.
As I see it, Zack was Aerith's first love and this is always memorable, for everyone of us. But this doesn't mean one cannot move on from that. In fact few people end up spending their lives with their early love.
@@DutchDread The composer and the singer confirmed it's a love song from Aerith to Cloud. Aerith was initially attracted to Cloud because he reminded her of Zack but as the story moves on she realizes they are completely different and falls in love with Cloud. I mean this has been proven 1000 times already.
Bro...when your hands were shaking while pouring into the glass😂😂
😂😂 I had so much fun today bro
No, no, no.
Listen to what Aerith says specifically.
" I don't think so, at least a it about anything IMPORTANT."
She knows exactly what he's asking and he knows she knows but she's telling him that compared to Cloud, Zack's not important anymore.
Such a clever reply from her. Don't know what else I expected at this point. 😅🤣
nice catch
She's not saying Zack isn't important bruh, y'all cope too much. The whole dream date is literally her redoing with Cloud her dates with Zack. Even in the new game plus you can skip her dream because it's under Zack's story.
The reason Aerith is trying to evade the question because she's still coping. She said in Gongaga she still has feelings for Zack, even more outright in Japanese since she says "yes", not "maybe" lol
Meanwhile Tifa lies but it's not the same situation. Aerith evades the question because it's about her boyfriend, Tifa evades the question because she knows Cloud's messed up and previously, in Nibelheim, had a completely wrong vision about Zack dying, therefore him talking to Aerith will not only hurt her for the news, but it will also make him say something that isn't true unwillingly, that's why Tifa is saying she doesn't know and Cloud saying "Aerith must still like Zack", is true because she does indeed still like him.
I actually think she lied because Tifa asked her to keep it secret. Tifa lied too by omission, so they must have agreed together. I noticed this game overlaps Tifa and Aerith often, with Tifa having moments of revelation about the Lifestream, Aerith sharing a moment at the water tower. It felt purposeful and showed a lot of their unity. Keeps a lot of the core themes as well.
For sure! I just wanna make it totally clear that I had a very specific “angle” on the Tifa date and I was playing it up with the chat quite a bit. I actually loved her date very much. And I agree that Aerith may have asked to keep it a secret - great theory!
@tonymaccaroni1683 absolutely! I will in no way refute that. It is why I said 'I think' to begin the statement out. Until we are told, all observations are speculation. I feel it has weight since both approach it in a similar manner, but other theories hold as much water and are fine to follow.
@@ArturVeralius Sorry I accidentally deleted the other comment xD
Yeah thing is, we don't really know what our best girls did there. Maybe they'll show us in part 3.
But I don't think they'll do that, the dates aren't too relevant for the main story. It's mostly for people having fun with their favourite characters, so let's do just that 🙂
@tonymaccaroni1683 I find the merging of the themes more important really. The dates are fun but have ever been optional so it's neat and endearing fluff. I adore these characters, they hold a special place in my heart and I look forward to seeing more of them.
@@ArturVeralius Yeah I love them too. The character design in this game is incredible. It's almost alarming how much I feel attached to them.
I love that you prepared for Aerith’s date with flowers and wine 😂 Will be following the rest of your journey
I love people who appreciate both of the ship, keep it up brother ❤
Love how open and understanding you are of both sides when it comes to the whole shipping war, even if you have your own preference. You seem like a great person, glad I found this channel!
Oh yeah of course! I’d look ridiculous at my age arguing with ppl on the internet about shipping 😂
I should have posted this comment as soon as as the stream ended but I’m doing it now because I can’t reply to every message because I’ve had ppl posting spoilers in my comments on VODs and I’m trying to avoid that.
My reaction to the Tifa date was largely me playing back and forth with chat. I tried to splice in my genuine reaction and maybe I did a poor job of that - I’ll evaluate it and do better. I also made sure to give my genuine impression after it ended.
I might actually post a video for you guys giving my full thoughts on the dates. Something without the jokes and memes.
I think they did an amazing job with the dates in Rebirth. I was very happy with them.
Totally understandable. In the heat of the moment and reacting to chat. It's an emotional high.
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I got this notification when I was sitting by myself exhausted from a long day. Thank you so much for your kindness 🙏🏻
@@RexSterlingLive not one bit😊
The way Cloud was hesitant to make a move with Aerith on their date because he wanted to make sure she knew about Zack 😭 and him still hesitating when she said it wasn’t anything important (him wanting to wait until she knew) until she made the first move was so well done 🥲 And his words being drowned out by fireworks ❤❤ Private words he said to her that I wish we knew 🥲🥲
Also Rex, I wonder if chat told you that the Aerith date in rebirth is almost 1:1 the same as her date in the OG! I think it speaks volumes they kept her date the same, showing how important and good that dialogue and scene is 🥲
Actually, yes, Jessie did a lot for Tifa. If you read Traces of Two Pasts, it explains all that. Jessie is the reason why Tifa got into avalanche and from there, Tifa also helped and recruited Barret. They mention A LOT of the book in Rebirth. Aerith's trial scene at the temple is also something that we learn in that book
The significance of holding hands with fingers interlocking (not sure how accurate it is) but they state "two people intertwining their fingers while holding hands is called 恋人つなぎ (koibito tsunagi, “lover’s connection”) in Japanese culture." And not only does that happen on their date, it happens at the end of the final battle and is the trophy picture for completing said chapter.
Dude spoilers!!!
U can cope by finding all these to justify or create your own narrative for your so called ship.. But you are stepping over the line here by posting spoilers. You copy and pasting same comment on every other streamer's comment section. My culture says that kissing and fking under the highwind shows ultimate affection and we can't marry the dead. Happy now?
I dont know who you refer this ‘japanese culture’ but you are wrong
@@GMD3Nbased. I love all the characters in this game but the people who would rather Cloud cry about a dead girl (that he knew for like a month) for the rest of his life instead of just being with Tifa are hella weird.
It's so funny. I just watched a Japanese RUclipsr react to both Aerith & Tifa date. And he flabbergasted by Tifa's kiss more than Aerith's holding hand.
They absolutely over delivered with the date sequences, and I'm ALL FOR IT.
Going in I didnt know what to expect to be honest, but it was more than impactful and hands down my favorite scene in the game, kudos Square, kudos!
Been a blast watching your playthrough Rex, thanks for sharing!
I just love that Cloud and Tifa are so awkward around each other they almost missed the gondola altogether.
Me and you had the same reactions to the Date scene. That whole scene makes you run an emotional roller coaster. When he brought up Tifa, I was like, "You don't mention other girls on a date!" Haha. Never the less, the whole scene was brilliant. Something I've waited 27 years for.
i think they made Cloud kiss Tifa because they knew boobs-- sorry Tifa is more popular with fanboys. personally i don't see chemistry between Tifa and Cloud, their "romantic" scenes feel forced and awkward(not in a cute way), even here when he says emotionless "not one bit" and hugs her awkwardly, like he forced himself to say and do that, like he's not himself, like he's pretending to be some casanova which he's not, he's not bold when it comes to romance, he's silent and keeps to himself. It's out of character for Cloud to initiate the hug and the kiss, it's just pure forced fanservice.
The answer to who Cloud is interested in has always been: whoever is giving him attention at that particular moment.
I could not wait to finish the game so I could come watch your reaction to this part! You did not disappoint! Your giddiness was so cute and wholesome. Also, I laughed during her song when you said “I don’t want to see Chadley!” I’ve really enjoyed finding your channel, Rex! Looking forward to more.
2:32:50 "If he's sick, Cloud can't save Aerith" Facts. But sick can mean different things. Cloud is sick. And there's really nothing Zack could do at this point to cure his ill.
2:33:36 I think Marlene has always had a little bit of a 6th sense. They forever love to show her looking at a flower or a raindrop and saying; "The flower girl?" "Daddy?" She feels things she shouldn't. They could make a whole nother game explaining that shit.
2:33:45 *Spoilers* I don't think it matters which timeline. Jenova/Sephiroth orchestrated the events that lead to us destroying fate. We created the multiverse at the end of Remake. All so she could find a verse that had her desired ending. But, only Jenova and the planet knows what happened before. Aerith being a Cetra and able to commune with the planet is the only threat. The only one that could possibly create a fate where she doesn't. Aerith has to die. She always had to die. If you pay close enough attention to the end of this game, Cloud saved Aerith. There was no blood on Masamune. But then it starts blipping back and forth until we were drawn into the timeline that Jenova chose. But Aerith knew her fate. And she made a choice. When she prays, she doesn't pray for Holy. The white materia drops and it's still white. It's supposed to glow pale green. She prayed to protect them. Skip past the battle sequence to the end. A certain materia glows pale green. 2 in fact. Probably the only materia powerful enough to make a difference. Next scene; Zack wakes up in a church that was destroyed in his timeline to a church where the flowers are blooming. Zack's existence in the storytelling of this game is pointless if he isn't going to factor into part 3. And I'd bet he plays a role in being the lynchpin that will create the ripple effect that will fuck up Jenova's plan. Aerith wss never going to survive this story. And, in the end, I think Zack will choose to join her wherever she is. So, be it on another plane of existence or in the lifestream, the end will be the same for Zack. But in both events, Zack and Aerith will be together and finally have the happy ending they both always deserved.
I really love your reaction Rex!! You should cut it in new shot videos! So many people will reach and love your contents!
Aerith motivates everyone. Ever notice that the only time Aerith says something catty... It's when Tifa is there. I don't think she is really interested in Cloud and never has been. But... she wants Tifa to act on her feelings. "Make a fucking move girlfriend."
There are several times I observed the same thing
GG, You look tired there. Rest for now. Thanks for sharing
I for some reason couldn't get the Aerith side quest with the 7th infantry. I finished the quest that was supposed to trigger it and nothing. Wonder if my game was bugged
4:03:47 Sometimes it happens. I met my wife while boarding a plane. I got in line to board the plane and noticed a cute chick behind me. Then I heard my name whispered “~Cody~”. I did a slow head turn and there she was.
I sat on the plane, window seat. Middle seat empty, aisle seat was a different good looking lady.
Then, against all odds, my future wife sat next to me (the one who whispered my name because she read it on my luggage). Turns out, someone else took my wife’s seat on the plane and was relocated next to me. We hit it off and exchanged #s.
When Aerith is singing no promises during the Cloud and Tifa’s date in chapter 12, they hold hands in that scene. But loved you reaction to all the dates they keep me laughing 😂
The date always has me giggling and sht, its so cute and wholesome I cant😂 It doesn't help the fact that Aerith's date is the canon one so
You think the devs are going to spoil us with a close up kiss this early??? nahnooooo. Part 3. PART 3!
Anyway, I just to point out that the song No Promises to Keep isn't just about Cloud but about everyone that Aerith cares about in her life and that includes Barret and Tifa as said by Nojima, the one who wrote the song. I'm sharing this information because I want to dispel the misconception after watching the devs do an interview about this. The interview is on yt if you want to check it out yourself.
Anyways, your reactions were hilarious. Good watch.
Btw. I live in New Orleans and yeah, we get "wee shootings all the time." 😅😅😅
Your reaction to the rufus fight is so relatable, that fight is such BS, i did it first try, but it took me over an hour. Literally all i did, all i could do, was dodge to the other side of the arena and throw blade bursts at him while using my atb to item heal myself. Just whittled away his life bit by bit. Looking back, i think this was the moment i started kinda hating the game.
I'm sure you've already thought this over since you streamed this but I always interpreted Cloud's slight distance as this: "You just found out your dead bros girlfriend likes you (you also just remembered he existed). Even if you like her back, do you reciprocate right away and let her know?"
True!
I expected tifa or Aerith for my date but ended up getting red like wth lmao
It's not just a play
Clerith since 1997 ❤
Rex, please don't apply the term gaslighting to Aerith. Gaslighting means to manipulate another person into doubting their own perceptions, experiences or understanding of events. It undermines the target 's inner confidence, and therefore is the opposite of what Aerith does for Cloud. It's literally what Sephiroth does to Cloud when he tells him Tifa isn't real. You're doing Aerith's character a huge disservice in associating this term with her.
Chill bro
I'm with you Rex. I'd sell my cat to see the Tifa and Aerith skywheel date!....Cait Sith...here kitty kitty!!.
They can not kill Aerith... or they can kill her Ten times over and then some, just to drive home the point.
So Aerith has had feelings for Cloud since the plate fell at the earliest?
Sounds like soulmate stuff to me. Especially when she knows her fate.
I didn’t get the aerith kiss. Just a hug
Aerith?
@@delah6195 ya
@@Parfenoff79there is no aerith’s kiss. Wdym?
@@delah6195 there should be
@@Parfenoff79should?? 😅 you can play ff7 rebirth 1000+ hours and you can never get aerith’s kiss bcs the devs dont make em. It just impossible at this point
1:19:30 Tifa has left the party
I'm not that surprised it's 50-50 aerith/tifa. In general tifa/cloud is a lot more popular since, well, that's the story, but since you prefer aerith it makes sense for that to kinda balance it out.
Just had a thought, I wonder if they purposefully made tifa a cat girl because Cloud is more like a cat while zack is "the puppy".
I think the Aerith date loses some steam because it's essentially an act done in response to Aerith telling Cloud "just until the rides over". Aerith is looking for the real Cloud, and we know how the real Cloud would act on a date, because it's how he is with Tifa at the end there. He's shy and awkward and not quite sure of himself. So when I contrast that with Aeriths date it makes the whole act feel less genuine. Aerith trying to sort out her feelings regarding Zack through Cloud is tragic, but I do think it's just uncomfortable to see when she knows Cloud and Tifa are a thing.
Cloud is way more shy and nervous in the Aerith date. Pay attention. "Not one bit" sounds like something a confident person would say. Also, sorry that you think Aerith is that shallow. Tifa & Cloud aren't a couple and Aerith has the right to persue Cloud.
If you really think Cloud would be the confident hero saying one line and then grab the girls hand and kiss her, then you have no idea about the character. This is not Cloud. This is Cloud in Tifa’s head. The way she would want him to be. Cloud’s true shy and awkward personality shines on his date with Aerith. He still shows affection but in his own dorky way, and it makes sense why this is the canon one.
See, i personally felt cloud was rather out of character on the tifa date(by which, i mean nothing like "real" cloud). I felt like we saw quite a lot of cloud being shy and vulnerable(like "real" cloud) on the aerith date, while the tifa date felt more like cloud's persona that tifa wanted him to be. But thats just my opinion.
Funny cos I felt Cloud's date with Tifa felt more forced and fanservicey. The way he acted on Tifa date actually felt more like what he thinks Tifa would want him to do.
You said it loses steam because you chose Tifa. But if you had Aerith's affection this would make it much more sense and intimate. Especially when this date happens right after the song, a song Nobuo already confirmed to be a love song and the singer confirmed it's aerith to cloud.
Cloud and Tifa are not a thing at least not yet and it's not uncomfortable to see 2 women falling in love with a man. You don't get to call dips on love esp if you're not even together with that person. That's what only high school kids would think. Real life don't work that way.
Furthermore the fact that Cloud on his own held Aerith's hands without even being prompted says a lot. While he is acting cool at times there are moments where he is genuine and acting on his feelings and Aerith's date is one of them.
Idk why ppl like to trivialise Cloud's feelings just because he's not totally himself to invalidate Cloud and Aerith's r/s.
This date is absolutely beautiful. To be honest, because some people point out, that Tifa got a kiss, while Aerith didn't, I think they shouldn't have kissed here. Aerith was just about to move on from Zack, and Cloud also wasn't sure about her feelings for Zack until she told him. It would have felt rushed if they got too intimate.
But boy, her hugging his arm and he taking her hand and interlogging fingers like that while looking softly at eachother...this is still peak emotion. The devs really understood how to make this date romantic without actually compromising their backstory and their character roles. I loved it.
Barret date is nice. Yuffie was fun. Glad you didn’t get Red. So Cloud didn’t make more of a move on Aerith after the confession because she still doesn’t know about Zack. Cute.
I've stopped watching because of the chat. Case in point this chatter named bensolorey. Obvious Clerith shipper who talks like another streamer aru. Starts off being toxic to others but after the tifa scene, same person constantly typing in chat like a victim and calling others toxic. Can't deal with this kind of chat, need some moderators. I'm just trying to enjoy a chill chat without crazies obsession over fictional character's relationships
and on the other side there was a Cloti named Zoe C who trashtalked Clerith while Rex watched Tifa date.
People can enjoy the media however they want, love the ships they want to love, why this fandom specifically is so toxic?
I'm afraid the TIFA date is much better! Clerith shippers just don't get it. Its CLOUD & TIFA who are the canon couple of FF7!
Besides Cloud did not kiss Aerith in that date.
Both dates are optional, so They don't really matter. Now Stating That We have 2 main themes that support Cloud and Aerith, We have more moments, Cloud is jealous when it comes to Aerith and if you want to include dates then he even shows jealousy in both of tifa's dates. Which isn't something Cloud does in Aerith dates.
@@emperorpalpatine4953 Well even so Cloud & Tifa are still the actual canon couple of FF7. Just as Aerith & Zack are too.
@@gibbs615 Uh huh, yeah sure.
@@borttheattorney6012 They are!
There is a reason why the dates are optional you know? So that everybody can ship whoever they want. Just do in your gamplay what is best to you but don't tell other people what they have to ship. This never ends up well.