Secret Date[1] is the twenty-second chapter of Final Fantasy VII, and the thirteenth chapter of the second act, "Pursuit". While searching for the Keystone to the Temple of the Ancients, Cloud Strife and his companions end up spending the night at the Gold Saucer, where he will end up going on a date with either Aerith Gainsborough, Tifa Lockhart, Yuffie Kisaragi, or Barret Wallace.
Though listed as the thirteenth chapter in Final Fantasy VII Ultimania Omega, the chapter "Homecoming of a Miserable Daughter" that precedes it is optional, meaning that "Secret Date" is the next mandatory part of the story after "A Sleeping Village Dreaming of Outer Space".
Walkthrough[]
Weapon seller[]
After obtaining the Tiny Bronco, the player can either head west to Wutai Area for "Homecoming of a Miserable Daughter", or head east. Optionally, the player can also return to Fort Condor and take part in Battle 8 of the Condor War.
The next objective is to talk to the weapon seller, found in a small house east of Gongaga on the world map. He must be talked to until he mentions selling the Keystone to Dio, the owner of the Gold Saucer.
While here, the player can trade Mythril, found at the old man's house, for Great Gospel. If the player has Aeris's Level 3 Limit Break unlocked, they can now unlock Great Gopsel, her ultimate Limit Break. Enemies around the Nibel Area provide a great opportunity to do this by using Aqualung against them. Red XIII and Yuffie may also have their ultimate Limit Break items obtained by now, meaning it is a good opportunity to get all of them.
Return to the Gold Saucer[]
The Keystone is in Dio's museum in the Battle Square.
As before, the ropeway on North Corel is used to reach the amusement park. At this point, the player may wish to purchase the lifetime pass to allow them to return whenever with no punishment.
The Keystone is on display in Dio's Museum in the Battle Square. Dio refuses to part with it unless given a show. Regardless of Cloud's performance in the Battle Square, Dio will relinquish the Keystone, but the Protect Vest is rewarded for reaching and stopping at the fifth battle, while the Choco Feather is rewarded for beating all battles. Ultimately, these rewards are inconsequential.
Thereafter, the ropeway out of Gold Saucer is broken, leaving the party to stay overnight in the Ghost Square hotel.
Date[]
Cloud with various date options.
After taking the opportunity to catch the newer members of the party up on the events that led to the pursuit of Sephiroth, Cloud is in his room, lost in thought. Depending on the date mechanics results, Aeris, Tifa, Yuffie, or Barret will knock on his door and offer to go out. The date coincides with a special event the Gold Saucer is holding where all the attractions are free.
The first stop is Event Square, where, if Aeris, Tifa, or Yuffie is the date, Cloud and his date will be invited to participate in a play. The other actors play along with whatever direction Cloud takes the performance. If Barret is the date, this event is skipped. After the Event Square event, the next stop is Round Square, where Cloud and his date ride the gondola, leading to a conversation whose contents vary depending on who the date is.
Chase[]
After the gondola ride, Cloud and his date will find Cait Sith acting suspiciously. He then swipes the Keystone and makes a break for it. Chase him through the Gold Saucer to the Chocobo Square, where Cait Sith is found. Confronting Cait Sith will lead to a cutscene, and then the next day.
The next day, the ropeway is repaired, but Shinra has a head start. Get back to the Tiny Bronco and head to the southeastern islands for the Temple of the Ancients for the next chapter, "Within the Temple of the Ancients".
Citations[]
- ↑ Final Fantasy VII Ultimania Omega, p. 148