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Complete side quests, have conversations with Tifa, and use synergy skills/abilities with her to boost relationship meter. Important moments happen in Chapters 1, 4, 6, 7, 10-12.
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Make decisions that appeal to Tifa's desire to rekindle her childhood friendship with Cloud. Choose dialogue options that reference their shared past.
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Match Cloud and Tifa's swimwear in Costa del Sol for a relationship bonus scene. Choose Tifa to be your battle partner over Aerith when given the option.
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Max out Tifa's relationship meter before resting at the Gold Saucer hotel in Chapter 12 to trigger romantic events like the Opera scene and Skywheel date.
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Following the above steps throughout the game will lead to Tifa knocking on Cloud's door at the hotel, progressing their romance.