Yuffie was my childhood crush, I remember not understanding why everyone was crazy about Tifa and Aerith when Yuffie was there
Tifa being the childhood friend and remaining by Cloud’s side, while being equally soft and tough, is what sold me. I’m also a sucker for brunettes. I remember not caring too much about Aerith but the remake has completely changed my mind and I absolutely adore her. Yuffie on the other hand, bleh. To me she’s just an annoying kid. I did like her in Advent Children though.
Well I was a kid too. Yuffie looked cool to me, especially in the official art and fanarts
Yuffie being a 16 year old kid is the point though. People are going to be more attracted to the 20 year old (Tifa) and the 22 year old (Aerith) women more than a high schooler. Especially when their personalities are portrayed as such.