And of all the date options available, Tifa is arguably the most popular.

(Both of which are excellent options in my opinion, but I digress.)

This guide applies to both the original PS5 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth release and the recent PC port.

Cloud and Tifa prepare to smooch as fireworks explode behind them in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

Tifa Conversation Dialogue

Conversation options with Tifa play a big role in influencing her relationship affinity.

3 star responses are the best, and 1 star responses the worst.

These are the specific conversations and dialogue options you want to watch out for, divided up by Chapter.

The cast of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth rides in a buggy, with smiley faces displayed over their heads to represent their relationship affinity with Cloud.

She’ll ask: “This rank remind you of anything?”

At the mini-bar near the beach, you’ll see Tifa sitting alone.

Talk with her and she’ll say: “Feels like it’s been ages since Seventh Heaven.”

Tifa asks Cloud what a nearby water tank reminds him of in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. There are various responses, the best one of which is “The place I made that promise to you."

Talk with her until she asks: “What sorta thing wouldyougo for?”

All of your party members will be standing around the bonfire at the Cosmo Canyon festival.

Talk with Tifa and she’ll say: “Did I sound as awkward as I felt?”

Tifa does crunches against an opponent in the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth bodybuilding minigame.

Go to the second floor of the treatment centre in Tifa’s old house and talk with her.

She’ll say: “It was taking a toll… Then you turned up.”

A high affinity with the blue smiley will trigger an intimate cutscene.

Cloud and Tifa demonstrate one of their Synergy Abilities in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

Tifa wears her Shining Spirit swimsuit in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.