Final fantasy VII romance debunked: Cloud Aerith and Tifa & the love triangle war

Zack and Aerith's relationship was a significant, albeit short-lived, romance in Final Fantasy VII, evolving from a youthful crush to a deep bond in the prequel Crisis Core, where they became serious lovers before Zack's death, influencing Aerith's attraction to Cloud as he resembled Zack. While initially subtle, the compilation titles expanded their connection, showing Zack as her first love and a major inspiration, though debates exist over their exact romantic status in the original game vers