To achieve the "kiss scene" or, more accurately, the high-affection scene with Tifa in Final Fantasy VII, you need to ensure her affection score is sufficiently high, specifically at or above 50. She starts with an initial affection score of 30. The choices you make throughout the first disc of the game significantly impact her affection level.
Here's a breakdown of how to influence Tifa's affection and trigger the desired scene:
Increasing Tifa's Affection
It's important to carefully consider your choices when interacting with Tifa, as even seemingly small decisions can affect her affection score. Here are some opportunities to increase her affection:
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Nibelheim Flashback: During the Nibelheim flashback with Cloud and Tifa, when prompted by Tifa to meet her, choosing "Always" increases her affection.
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Barret's Rescue: Expressing concern for Barret’s safety when Tifa asks about rescuing him from the Shinra Building positively impacts her affection score.
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Cloud's Confidence: Showing confidence in Cloud’s abilities and choices positively impacts her score.
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The Honey Bee Inn: If Cloud goes to Honey Bee Inn, don't tell Tifa. She likes the fact that he's keeping secrets.
Monitoring Affection (Indirectly)
Unfortunately, there's no direct in-game meter showing Tifa's affection. However, some subtle hints appear in dialogue and behavior. Paying attention to these can give you a sense of where you stand.
The Scene Trigger
The high-affection scene with Tifa occurs at the Gold Saucer. If her affection score is high enough, she'll be your date. The scene itself is a quiet, intimate conversation where Tifa expresses her feelings. While it's not a literal "kiss scene," it's widely considered a romantic moment between the characters.
Important Considerations
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Other Characters: Note that other characters, such as Aerith, also have affection scores. It’s a balancing act to raise Tifa's affection without negatively affecting others if you’re aiming for a specific outcome later in the game.
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Playthroughs: Don't be discouraged if you don't trigger the scene on your first playthrough. It might take a bit of experimenting to figure out the best choices.
By carefully managing your dialogue choices and actions during Disc 1, you can increase Tifa's affection and experience this special scene at the Gold Saucer.
