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Shademp · 05/27/2018

My memory claims that, years ago, there was a comment by somebody from the Crisis Core team (probably Kazushige Nojima) who took the time to confirm that Zack and Aerith never had sex.

I remember there being an outrage at how unnecessary it was to shed light on such an awkward matter and that it would have been better left unaddressed.

...Did I just dream all this?

I can't find the quote despite lengthy google (and TLS) searches.

If I were to make a guess at where my memory is erroneous it would be that perhaps the quote was in regards to a different Final Fantasy pairing.

Minato · 05/27/2018

“Although called my first love, that doesn’t mean that we(Zack&Aerith) became particularly intimate. " FFVII Dismantled.

Shademp · 05/27/2018

Thanks! That may very well have been the one

Theozilla · 05/27/2018

What was FFVII Dismantled, out of curiosity?

Strangelove · 05/27/2018

it's a japanese strategy guide ('ffvii kaitai shinsho').

from the sound of that quote it sounds like one of diary entries written from the characters' voices, not a statement from any staff.

in terms of crisis core, the ultimania had a quote on one of their profile pages calling zack and aerith's relationship 'platonic' but that also wasn't a staff quote. i can't think of any other quote that might fit off the top of my head.

Chloe Frazer · 05/27/2018

So she died a virgin? Way to add insult to injury Square. This is the kind of shit that has annoyed me about Square, the way Aerith's characterization has been post OG (in CC being especially crap). I'd like to think that the girl who was a subversion on her character archetype, threatening to rip someone's balls off also got to have sex with her boyfriend.

***The Twilight Mexican*** · 05/27/2018

Strangelove wrote: it's a japanese strategy guide ('ffvii kaitai shinsho').

from the sound of that quote it sounds like one of diary entries written from the characters' voices, not a statement from any staff.

in terms of crisis core, the ultimania had a quote on one of their profile pages calling zack and aerith's relationship 'platonic' but that also wasn't a staff quote. i can't think of any other quote that might fit off the top of my head.

If I remember right, it was Zack's profile. It described their relationship as "platonic na koi," I think? A "platonic romance"? Which I took to mean a "chaste love" (i.e. romantic with no sex).

Mr. Ite · 05/28/2018

Chloe Frazer wrote: So she died a virgin? Way to add insult to injury Square. This is the kind of shit that has annoyed me about Square, the way Aerith's characterization has been post OG (in CC being especially crap). I'd like to think that the girl who was a subversion on her character archetype, threatening to rip someone's balls off also got to have sex with her boyfriend.

Died a virgin? Impossible.

“No Cloud, I want know... the REAL you!”

If this gondola’s a rockin’ don’t come a knockin! The great dragon Valvados was slain that night, after all.

Clement Rage · 05/28/2018

Doesn't really seem like a definitive statement to me. Could still go either way if you wanted to interpret it accordingly.

Addy Carver · 05/28/2018

I reckon she shagged Cloud, dunno about Zack. I'm CloTi 4 lyfe though so it just confirms my suspicions that she ain't nothing but a Cetran ho.

Channy · 05/29/2018

You take that back

Well, I mean... it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility for Zack and Aerith to have sex at that age... she was.. 17 when he finally left?

Afterall, Zack did say to Cloud that they might have a place to say but then ruled it out because the mum didn't like/approve of him. Sounds like you got some 'splaining to do!!

Strangelove · 05/29/2018

oh they fuckin

(i would put the video here of that from the discord but cba)

Shademp · 05/29/2018

Channy wrote: Zack did say to Cloud that they might have a place to say but then ruled it out because the mum didn't like/approve of him. Sounds like you got some 'splaining to do!!

The nuance is different in the Japanese game, appealing to Zack's "less monogamous" image.

hito wrote: It was actually multiple girls he was talking about.

The English version only sounds like one person:

Zack
“I know what I'm gonna do.”
Zack
“I got a place I can crash for a while…”
Zack
“No wait, the mother lives there too.”

But the Japanese one talks about a number of girls:

ザックス
「俺はあちこちにあてがあるんだ」
"I've got people I can count all over."

ザックス
「みんなの世話んなって……」
"I'll get everyone to help me out..."

ザックス
「あ、どの女の子も親といっしょに住んでるのか……」
"Oh, does every girl live with their parents..."

Each line specifically highlight that he's talking about multiple people (the bold parts), rather than the single person he is talking about in the English script.

Link

Not arguing for or against anything here, just reminding people of hito's post from 2013 for the umpteenth time.

Strangelove wrote: oh they fuckin

(i would put the video here of that from the discord but cba)

YouTube Video

YouTube Video

Strangelove · 05/29/2018

classic brand hito bring the punctuation and capital letters in the right places

looneymoon · 05/29/2018

I hope in the remake they imbue Aerith with the ratchet ho from the ghetto she always had in her

05/27/2018	#1
Shademp Great Old One 69 Join Date: Dec 2008 Age: 33 Sex: Male Location: Sweden	Did I just imagine this official quote about Zack and Aerith? My memory claims that, years ago, there was a comment by somebody from the Crisis Core team (probably Kazushige Nojima) who took the time to confirm that Zack and Aerith never had sex. I remember there being an outrage at how unnecessary it was to shed light on such an awkward matter and that it would have been better left unaddressed. ...Did I just dream all this? I can't find the quote despite lengthy google (and TLS) searches. If I were to make a guess at where my memory is erroneous it would be that perhaps the quote was in regards to a different Final Fantasy pairing. __________________ My YouTube Channel! FINAL FANTASY VII UNCOVERED Clement Rage wrote: All hail Shademp, God of Dirge.

05/27/2018	#3
Shademp Great Old One 69 Join Date: Dec 2008 Age: 33 Sex: Male Location: Sweden	Thanks! That may very well have been the one __________________ My YouTube Channel! FINAL FANTASY VII UNCOVERED Clement Rage wrote: All hail Shademp, God of Dirge.

05/27/2018	#4
Theozilla Epic Member Kaiju Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Age: 29 Sex: Male Location: Oakland, California, USA	What was FFVII Dismantled, out of curiosity? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

05/27/2018	#5
Strangelove Staff Emeritus Great Old One AI Researcher Join Date: Nov 2008 AKA: hitoshura; Claudia Wolf	it's a japanese strategy guide ('ffvii kaitai shinsho'). from the sound of that quote it sounds like one of diary entries written from the characters' voices, not a statement from any staff. in terms of crisis core, the ultimania had a quote on one of their profile pages calling zack and aerith's relationship 'platonic' but that also wasn't a staff quote. i can't think of any other quote that might fit off the top of my head. __________________ 「こんなヒトにはなりたくなかったよ――」

05/27/2018	#6
Chloe Frazer Great Old One Spoiler Demon Join Date: Feb 2009 Age: 31 Sex: Lady parts Location: Puerto Rico AKA: Carlie	So she died a virgin? Way to add insult to injury Square. This is the kind of shit that has annoyed me about Square, the way Aerith's characterization has been post OG (in CC being especially crap). I'd like to think that the girl who was a subversion on her character archetype, threatening to rip someone's balls off also got to have sex with her boyfriend. __________________

05/27/2018	#2
Minato Elite Member Donator Join Date: Sep 2009 Age: 31 Sex: Yes Location: Close AKA: MarquessLaus, Brandon Stark, Epyon, Mr Foxhound, Doran	“Although called my first love, that doesn’t mean that we(Zack&Aerith) became particularly intimate. " FFVII Dismantled.

05/27/2018	#7
*The Twilight Mexican* *Administrator* Great Old One Ex-SeeD-ingly good Join Date: Sep 2009 Age: 35 Sex: Male Location: North Carolina AKA: TresDias, Hawkeye, El Diablo Gato, Martha Jones, Ariadne, Squall of SeeD, Squall_of_SeeD	Strangelove wrote: it's a japanese strategy guide ('ffvii kaitai shinsho'). from the sound of that quote it sounds like one of diary entries written from the characters' voices, not a statement from any staff. in terms of crisis core, the ultimania had a quote on one of their profile pages calling zack and aerith's relationship 'platonic' but that also wasn't a staff quote. i can't think of any other quote that might fit off the top of my head. If I remember right, it was Zack's profile. It described their relationship as "platonic na koi," I think? A "platonic romance"? Which I took to mean a "chaste love" (i.e. romantic with no sex). __________________ Quexinos wrote: I wish I had been there when Cloud realized he had geostigma. I bet he cried. hito wrote: man i miss flip phones, they were cool and now everything is a boring slab

05/28/2018	#8
Mr. Ite Ascended Member Infradian Canadian Join Date: Apr 2010 AKA: Mr. Ite	Chloe Frazer wrote: So she died a virgin? Way to add insult to injury Square. This is the kind of shit that has annoyed me about Square, the way Aerith's characterization has been post OG (in CC being especially crap). I'd like to think that the girl who was a subversion on her character archetype, threatening to rip someone's balls off also got to have sex with her boyfriend. Died a virgin? Impossible. “No Cloud, I want know... the REAL you!” If this gondola’s a rockin’ don’t come a knockin! The great dragon Valvados was slain that night, after all.

05/28/2018	#9
Clement Rage Ascended Member Join Date: Mar 2013	Doesn't really seem like a definitive statement to me. Could still go either way if you wanted to interpret it accordingly. __________________ Octo, and possibly some other people wrote: You should be able to build your side without tearing another down

05/28/2018	#10
Addy Carver Great Old One Z whacking Join Date: May 2009 Age: 39 Sex: Not very often AKA: Mage, Midna, Ryoko, Granny Weatherwax, Shub Niggurath	I reckon she shagged Cloud, dunno about Zack. I'm CloTi 4 lyfe though so it just confirms my suspicions that she ain't nothing but a Cetran ho. __________________ 2017 Trophy Cabinet

05/29/2018	#11
Channy Great Old One Bad Habit Join Date: Dec 2008 Age: 32 Sex: And tonight I'm gonna get me some Location: Canadia AKA: Channy, Aerith Gainsborough, Ruby Rose, Lucy	You take that back Well, I mean... it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility for Zack and Aerith to have sex at that age... she was.. 17 when he finally left? Afterall, Zack did say to Cloud that they might have a place to say but then ruled it out because the mum didn't like/approve of him. Sounds like you got some 'splaining to do!! __________________ So, why do you come here? Same as you, I think. I've been here a lot... You must have a lot going on your mind, I suppose. Yeah, but I'd rather have nothing for a change. How do you do it? Well, it comes with practice. I can think of nothing. I do not feel the need to occupy my mind with nonsense, just to avoid thinking about what really matters.

05/29/2018	#15
looneymoon Legendary Member hedgehog pandacat Join Date: Dec 2008 Age: 31 Sex: female Location: white whale holy grail AKA: looneymoon, Liz Lemon, Marceline, Kanaya, Geromy, Daenerys Targaryen	I hope in the remake they imbue Aerith with the ratchet ho from the ghetto she always had in her __________________ ♦♦♦♦♦♦