Official sources favor Cloud & Tifa

No Interpretation!
Only FACTS!

[A Thread]

[FF7]
"Thanks to Tifa, Cloud regains himself, and before the final battle with Sephiroth, he confirms with her feelings that can’t be expressed in words."

~pg. 394 FF 20th Anniversary Ultimania File 2: Scenario

[FF7]
"For many years, Cloud and Tifa have been holding favor for one another. Facing the impending final battle with Sephiroth, they at last confirm together their feelings of desire for one another."

~FF 25th Memorial Ultimania Vol. 2, pg. 23

[FF7]
"An event near the time of the final battle with Sephiroth, where Cloud and Tifa stay at the airship Highwind together. With this possibly being the end - an evening overcome with a flood of feelings becomes something special."

~FF 25th Memorial Ultimania Vol. 2 pg. 23

[FF7]
"The night before the final battle Thanks to Tifa, Cloud regains himself, and before the final battle with Sephiroth, without using words, he confirms with her that their feelings match."

~For the One I love pg 20th AU

[AC]
"Nojima: Cloud got a peaceful life that he had never experienced, and on the contrary, he became anxious. Meanwhile he faced death due to Planet Scar Syndrome and escaped, thinking he couldn't protect his precious one."

~ADVENT CHILDREN PROLOGUE - On the way to a Smile p.59

[FF7]
"...Originally there was only Aerith, and Tifa was added as another heroine later. To make up for Aerith dying, we needed a heroine who would be by the hero’s side until the end."

~Nomura, FFVII Anniversary Famitsu Interview Issue No. 1224

[AC]
'Cloud Smiles' soundtrack was inspired by Cloud and Tifa smiles to each other at the end of AC

Sources :
~ https://enigmaphenomenon.tumblr.com/post/134974242984/the-official-script-from-advent-children-also-a

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[KH2]

[AC]
Those who said he couldn't manage to be happy w/ his family before AC can read this

[FF7R]
Cloti National Anthem https://twitter.com/Premium_Hart/status/1265145922779922433?s=19

[AC]
"Inside, I felt one thing for sure: Cloud and Tifa would be together. Everybody would be back home where they belonged."

~Nojima, Reunion Files, page 70

[FF7R]
He genuinely want to comfort Tifa but dunno how so he copied the way Barret did to her and that feels comes from him is canon no matter what resolution you get https://twitter.com/bestofcloti/status/1255109724787310592?s=19

[FF7R]
His true self only shown for his one true love https://twitter.com/bestofcloti/status/1255316963397718017?s=19

[Official Event]

[AC]
'taisetsu' was the term Aerith used to describe Elmyra's dead husband and the same term she was used to insist Cloud to save Tifa in wall market

[OTWTAS Case of Tifa]

[FF7]

[FF7]
"Before leaving the village, he boldly called to Tifa, a girl he liked romantically and declared he would become a SOLDIER."

~10th Anniversary Ultimania, pg 12

[FF7]

[FF7]
"She ventured into Lifestream together with Cloud. Amidst the course of him trying to ascertain his memories, they became aware of the thoughts/feelings which each other was holding."

~Tifa Lockhart profile 10th AU

the word 'holding' written as in present tense not 'held'

[FF7]
"When their companions disperse to the places where people important to them await, Cloud and Tifa are the only two to remain behind. They reveal their mutual feelings in the final hours."

~25th Anniversary Ultimania

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[FF7]
Tifa definitely is the heroine for Cloud

[AC]

[FF7]

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[FF7]
"Declares that the team should dissolve in the final hours before the final battle and communicates his feelings together with Tifa, who remains behind at the airship with him."

~pg.15 of the FFVII Ultimania Omega

[FF7]
"And when Cloud and Tifa remain behind alone, in their final hours, they reveal their feelings for each other together."

~pg.232 of the FF 20th Anniversary Ultimania File 2; Scenario Guide

[FF7]
"Cloud and Tifa, who remain, reveal their feelings for each other and clarify them together."

~pg.118 of the FFVII 10th Anniversary Ultimania (pg.120 of the book's Revised Edition)

[FF7]
Still chuckle over this

[CC]
"Before leaving for Midgar, Cloud declared 'I'm going to become a SOLDIER to Tifa, a village girl he had started falling in love with, and also promised to protect her."

~The Crisis Core Ultimania (pg.24)

[AC]
"I want to see Cloud - Marlene's honest words which reflected what Tifa felt in her own heart, caused her to smile. The present Tifa isn't just Cloud's childhood friend, but also the mother of the 'family' they were performing in Edge."

~pg.44 (pg.46 of the Revised Edition

[AC]
"Though he has only been living with them a short while, he admires Cloud and Tifa like parents and has strong bonds with them."

~pg.99 (pg.101 of the Revised Edition)

[AC]

Fyi the family consist of Cloud, Tifa, Marlene and Denzel eventho Marlene still has Barret but he isn't mentioned as part of Cloud's little fam according to this official source.

[FFVII TURKS 'The Kids Are Alright']

The last line in the pic was Cloud referred to Kyrie and Evan's family form coz apparently is similar with him. Fun fact: Kyrie and Evan are romantically involved and also find themselves raising a young orphaned boy afflicted with Geostigma.

"She gives encouragement to Cloud, who is unable to shake off his doubts, and creates the catalyst for him to regain the will to fight."

~Tifa Dengeki profile

[FF7]
"Apart from being Cloud’s childhood friend, she is also the woman who understands him all too well and devotedly supports the mentally-weak side of him."

~FFVII 10th Anniversary Ultimania Tifa Lockhart Character Profile pg.42-47

[AC]
"Since 2 years ago, Tifa has been the only one he has opened his heart to."

~pg. 21 advent children prologue book

[AC]

[CC]

[FF7]

[OTWTAS Case of Barret]

"I see. In the end, it's the women wear the pants."

[AC]

"The happier he is now,
The more Cloud is tormented by painful “memories” of the past."

~FFVII 10th Anniversary Ultimania Cloud Strife Profile pg.36-41

[AC]

"The more he realizes how happy he is living with Tifa and the children,the more the fear of losing that and regrets toward the past trouble Cloud…"

~FFVII 10th Anniversary Ultimania Cloud Strife Profile pg.36-41

[AC]

[AC]

"Apart from being Cloud’s childhood friend, she is also the woman who understands him all too well and devotedly supports the mentally-weak side of him."

~FFVII 10thAnniversary Ultimania Tifa Lockhart Character Profile pg. 42-47

[AC]

[OTWTAS Interview]

"Oh, i just remembered. I wanted to write Cloud as a person, seen through Tifa's eyes. But he really isn't the type to open up (laughs)."

~Nojima

[AC]

"In the past you've always looked after me, you[Marlene], Denzel and Tifa. You were there whenever i needed you. Now it's my turn."

~Cloud Strife

[Dissidia]

Cloud & Tifa died for each other

[OTWTAS Case Of Tifa]

Cloud : If you've forgotten how to be
strong, i'll just have to
remind you.

Tifa : You will, will you?

Cloud : If i can
*he managed suddenly blushing*

[FF7R] https://twitter.com/dailycloti/status/1275407770414723072?s=19

[FF7]

[FF7]

"Cloud: To me, it was an important... it was frustrating, but... it was a really important memory, you see."

~Cloud Strife, FFVII

[FF7]

"In the eyes of Cloud, who had no faith that he even truly existed, Tifa was the sole support of his heart with their shared past as his childhood friend -- she was undeniable proof that he did exist."

~pg. 15 of the FFVII Ultimania Omega

[FF7]

"Cloud falls victim to mako poisoning twice, but both times - at the Sector 7 slums station and at Mideel as well - he regains his consciousness because Tifa calls out to him."

~pg. 206 of the FF 20th Anniversary Ultimania File 2:Scenario

[FF7]

[FF7]

[FF7]

"Tifa: You came for me... Our promise... you kept it for my sake...
Within the Lifestream with Cloud. While verifying Cloud and her own memories, the two both realize the feelings the other held inside their hearts."

~pg. 44 of the FFVII 10th Anniversary Ultimania

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[AC]

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[All FF7 Compilation]

[FF7R]

Andrea asks if Cloud found his 'taisetsu na' or 'the important thing'

Cloud admitted 'yeah i did, thanks for your help.'

[AC]