Edge's Feelings For Rydia

[dawnmorning]

I'm sure anyone playing or has played FF4 has noticed this by now; Edge, the prince of Eblan, is seriously infatuated with Rydia, the summoner. Any thoughts or comments about this?

[Rufus shinra]

Yes But i thought he was like that with everyone It's been a while since i played FF4

[Fluffy]

He is like that with everyone. And she doesn't like that. But his feelings for her are something different.

[dawnmorning]

Actually speaking, he did flirt with Rosa at the beginning and only once, but later he becomes seriously infatuated with Rydia and even at the end of ff4 (SPOILER)says that no other girl can replace Rydia.

(SPOILERS FOR "FF4 THE AFTER" ENDING FOR RYDIA AND EDGE) In the sequel of FF4, "FF4 The After" ,for Japanese cellphones only, the time frame is 17 years after FF4. Edge's feelings have not changed even the slightest towards Rydia. I don't understand Japanese, so I doubt I will ever get to play this game, so I read this of the ff wiki that at the end of the game; "Edge leaves Eblan Castle for Mist. He dismisses the Eblan Four, but they swear to await further orders. In Mist, Rydia is currently raising a small girl named Chloe (who appears to be a child version of Minus). Both Leviathan and Ashura arrive, greeting Rydia and saying that they figured that since Rydia wasn't able to make it into the Feymarch last time she tried, it was their turn to pay her a visit. Edge arrives to see Rydia and Leviathan accidentally blurts out that it was Edge who invited them".
Kinda leaves us at a cliffhanger doesn't it? I'm still hoping they will get together.

[mayyam]

Yes, Edge was really infatuated with Rydia, and I had hoped something was going to come of it. I remember when they see one another again at the end of the game [at the wedding, I believe], Edge turned away so he wouldn't see Rydia.

Maybe the DS version will elaborate further on their possible relationship??

[Meigumi]

LOL, I've always knew Edge thought Rydia is a 'pretty girl'.

Edge must pull the moves on the girl. Now. I'm like, totally into the pairing.
I know Edge can't hold the feeling forever. Damn, you NEED the girl.

Square-Enix, we KNOW what's coming! Don't you pretend we don't know anything!

[dawnmorning]

Originally Posted by mayyam

Yes, Edge was really infatuated with Rydia, and I had hoped something was going to come of it. I remember when they see one another again at the end of the game [at the wedding, I believe], Edge turned away so he wouldn't see Rydia.

Maybe the DS version will elaborate further on their possible relationship??

Actually, I played ff4 DS till the finish. I guess you could say that though Rydia acts a little strict and sarcastic with Edge, she is more nicer to him here than in the ff4 gba or snes version. the game unfortunately does not elaborate too much, but the enhanced scenes make them nicer. And that wedding scene with Edge and Rydia was a nice scene, really. haha..

Originally Posted by Meigumi

LOL, I've always knew Edge thought Rydia is a 'pretty girl'.

Edge must pull the moves on the girl. Now. I'm like, totally into the pairing.
I know Edge can't hold the feeling forever. Damn, you NEED the girl.

Square-Enix, we KNOW what's coming! Don't you pretend we don't know anything!

Yes, I totally agree with you! Also, this is some info I got quite some time back..

I found this in the final fantasy wiki 'talk' section titled Rydia (it's like a discussion). In this section, there was a subsection named 'Rydia falls in love with Edge?'. I looked through it and found this:

According to the Settei Siryou, she does. --Crazyswordsman 05:40, 6 April 2007 (UTC)


I thought it was the other way round, because it's pretty obvious Edge has feelings for her. Rydia just usually seems to ignore poor Edge. Diablocon 10:53, 6 April 2007 (UTC)


It says she has "vague affection for him, eventually." --Crazyswordsman 15:28, 6 April 2007 (UTC)


The 'Settei - Siryou' is something like an ultimania (made by the creators of ff4 maybe), and that's from what I've heard. And besides, vague affection is affection anyways.



And..this was something I posted on another forum before. I mentioned this already, but I thought I'd emphasize this a little..haha.. Edge still has feelings for Rydia in the sequel to ff4, ff4: The After Years. So, there is a large possibility she has returned the feelings in some form. Remember, this is a MAJOR spoiler from ff4 the after years.

If i'm not wrong, later on in ff4 the after years, in the end, Rydia decided to stay in Mist and continue rebuilding Mist with the cooperation of Cecil, Edge and the others. That's why the king and queen of Feymarch decided to visit her as i stated before. this info i collected from wikipedia, about the reconstruction. i have a feeling she cannot return to Feymarch(on what reason i don't know). I'm saying this because i read the ff wiki and they stated this :"Both Leviathan and Ashura arrive, greeting Rydia and saying that they figured that since Rydia wasn't able to make it into the Feymarch last time she tried, it was their turn to pay her a visit." Plus, she is caring now for Chloe (the one i mentioned earlier). Edge on the other hand, won't leave Eblan, though he constantly travels to Mist, so who knows what will happen.

This is the info I collected before the ff4 sequel was released outside of Japan. I won't give any more spoilers, know that the game has been released internationally. It is a very hopeful ending, in my opinion. Square Enix is, I think, trying to go in that direction (Edge and Rydia's relationship). Maybe, Rydia has started to accept him, and her feelings for Edge have grown from her 'vague affection' in ff4, to a slightly stronger one in ff4 The After Years. Because the Settei Shoryu was speaking of her affection in ff4. So, how about in the sequel?

[Maciariello]

Rydia is a subject of contention for me. When you meet her, she's a little girl. Then she goes to the Feymarch and ages quickly and returns to Earth-realm. Seeing Edge so enthralled in her made me a little uneasy because I knew her as a little girl and it was a little awkward seeing her all grown up with a prince chasing after her.

Granted, he never knew her when she was young, so he wouldn't have had that knowledge of her as child, but for me it was rather weird, haha.

[dawnmorning]

Originally Posted by Maciariello

Rydia is a subject of contention for me. When you meet her, she's a little girl. Then she goes to the Feymarch and ages quickly and returns to Earth-realm. Seeing Edge so enthralled in her made me a little uneasy because I knew her as a little girl and it was a little awkward seeing her all grown up with a prince chasing after her.

Granted, he never knew her when she was young, so he wouldn't have had that knowledge of her as child, but for me it was rather weird, haha.

You know what? I felt that way sometimes too! But then I warmed up to the idea of Edge being interested in her, knowing that the Rydia we knew as a kid has grown up both physically and mentally. So she's not a kid anymore, and she acts like an intelligent adult too. Then, I started to like the idea of Edge and Rydia together~

[Maciariello]

Originally Posted by dawnmorning

You know what? I felt that way sometimes too! But then I warmed up to the idea of Edge being interested in her, knowing that the Rydia we knew as a kid has grown up both physically and mentally. So she's not a kid anymore, and she acts like an intelligent adult too. Then, I started to like the idea of Edge and Rydia together~

Very true. I totally agree that those two would have made a good couple once she was grown up, but that image of her as a little girl will always be my first impression. Her skill with summoning Eidolons and his prowess as a ninja would no doubt fuel their compatibility even further than their (what I consider to be) compatible personalities.

When you first meet him, he's so angry with Rubicante due to the fiendlord's actions that he'd give up his own life to avenge those hurt by his enemy's actions. When he gets control of himself, he turns out to be a witty character with a very distinct attitude without letting go of his desire to work as a team.

And when you first meet Rydia, you've slain her mother's eidolon (thus causing her mother's death) and Rydia is fueled with rage. If you hadn't saved her, she may have met her end in the villiage. However, as you later find out once her anger has subsided, she's a clever girl with a very distinct personality of her own. Especially when she returns from the Feymarch and her maturity peaks.

It's frustrating when the two characters don't visibly get together on screen, but I think some of the appeal of the relationship comes from the mystery and the longing. It's a tragic story between those two and the inability to have it resolved almost keeps it sharp in a way.

[dawnmorning]

Originally Posted by Maciariello

Very true. I totally agree that those two would have made a good couple once she was grown up, but that image of her as a little girl will always be my first impression. Her skill with summoning Eidolons and his prowess as a ninja would no doubt fuel their compatibility even further than their (what I consider to be) compatible personalities.

When you first meet him, he's so angry with Rubicante due to the fiendlord's actions that he'd give up his own life to avenge those hurt by his enemy's actions. When he gets control of himself, he turns out to be a witty character with a very distinct attitude without letting go of his desire to work as a team.

And when you first meet Rydia, you've slain her mother's eidolon (thus causing her mother's death) and Rydia is fueled with rage. If you hadn't saved her, she may have met her end in the villiage. However, as you later find out once her anger has subsided, she's a clever girl with a very distinct personality of her own. Especially when she returns from the Feymarch and her maturity peaks.

It's frustrating when the two characters don't visibly get together on screen, but I think some of the appeal of the relationship comes from the mystery and the longing. It's a tragic story between those two and the inability to have it resolved almost keeps it sharp in a way.

I agree completely!
But they have hinted at the ending of ff4 the after years, that Rydia has most probably accepted Edge's feelings, and very possibly, has finally returned it (though it isn't shown explicitly). And though they have very little moments together in ff4 the after years, those are pretty defining moments. Regrettably, it's too little to let anything on~
Still, it is widely assumed that they have finally understood each other's feelings, in the sequel, though there is little response from Rydia.
I don't really know, but let's be hopeful about it! Haha~

[Maciariello]

Originally Posted by dawnmorning

I agree completely!
But they have hinted at the ending of ff4 the after years, that Rydia has most probably accepted Edge's feelings, and very possibly, has finally returned it (though it isn't shown explicitly). And though they have very little moments together in ff4 the after years, those are pretty defining moments. Regrettably, it's too little to let anything on~
Still, it is widely assumed that they have finally understood each other's feelings, in the sequel, though there is little response from Rydia.
I don't really know, but let's be hopeful about it! Haha~

I haven't played the After Years. What platform is that available on?

And I'll always keep my fingers crossed for those two

[dawnmorning]

Originally Posted by Maciariello

I haven't played the After Years. What platform is that available on?

And I'll always keep my fingers crossed for those two

Oh, it's on the WII. But I don't have that console, and will probably never will (or want to) get it, so I watched it on Youtube, for people who post it there.
But be warned, there are a few moments only between those two, or do you want me to list them down? Haha~
If you need it, just ask. I've got it all in my head, (I think).

[Maciariello]

Originally Posted by dawnmorning

Oh, it's on the WII. But I don't have that console, and will probably never will (or want to) get it, so I watched it on Youtube, for people who post it there.
But be warned, there are a few moments only between those two, or do you want me to list them down? Haha~
If you need it, just ask. I've got it all in my head, (I think).

Should you be willing to oblige, I'd love to hear them

I'm so happy to meet people who actually have played FFIV and enjoy it as much as I do.

[dawnmorning]

Originally Posted by Maciariello

Should you be willing to oblige, I'd love to hear them.

I'm so happy to meet people who actually have played FFIV and enjoy it as much as I do.

SPOILER ALERT!
These are the moments only, but not the full story, just a simplified version - and not in proper order.
OK. Here I go!

1) At the beginning of Rydia's chapter, we see Rydia and Edward talking about how Cecil and Rosa, and Yang are helping to rebuild Mist. This is seventeen years before The After Years. A scene is showed, where Edge is stopped from leaving the castle, by Seneschal. He says that Eblan's treasures are being sold for profit, and Edge says, wouldn't that be good? Seneschal says he only hopes that is the case, meaning that Edge was lying, and that money actually went for rebuilding Mist. For Rydia! Aww..

2)At the end of Edge's chapter, he, Tsukinowa, Gekkou, Izayoi and Zangetsu, are weakened by the attack from the Mysterious Girl. They flee, and Edge gets a flashback of Rydia ticking him off about stealing an enemy's ship in ff4. He decides to jump off that area to below based on a complete gamble of his life, as they are cornered by the Mysterious Girl. The other ninja's thinking he has a proper plan, follow suit. Coincidentally, Luca's ship, with Rydia on it, were passing through. Edge and the ninja's fell on the ship. Rydia, bewildered, asks him, what, why and how did he fall from the sky, and he says mildly.
"Rydia? Is this heaven?" LOL.

3)In the Crystal's chapter I think, Rydia, Edge, and the others go to Mist. There, the voice of Rydia's mother speaks to her. After the voice finishes speaking to her, Rydia bows down her head. Edge is concerned for her and says : "Rydia . . ." to which Rydia says, "I swear to it, Mother!"

4)In a more previous scene, they see antlions surrounded in a castle (can't remember which, if I'm not wrong, in Damycan Castle) and before Edge attacked them, or something like that, Rydia told him not to hurt them please. And he withdrew because of her, saying "Rydia . . ."

5)When Rydia, Edge, Luca and the Man in Black were at Eblan, they find out Ifrit has been causing the damage. Edge tells them all to leave the guy to him, and Rydia retorts that is suicide! Edge replies that there is no time to lose and tells them to flee. Rydia calls him and tries to stop him, but he runs off. He fights Ifrit but is wounded. As he lays wounded, he says to himself, "So..this is the end. Rydia..did you make it out?"
Then Rubicante appears, and Edge fights him. Rydia all of a sudden appears too, and says, "Edge! You expected me to listen?" and Edge comments jokingly,"Heh.It's your funeral."
Then they learn Ifrit is weak against fire, and Rydia says, "So..fire against fire?" and Edge replies, "You got it!" They learn their band technique "Inferno".
They win against Ifrit, recruiting him, and Rydia scolds him saying, "Have you gone mad?! Challenging an Eidolon by yourself?" and he replies, "Not by myself."

6)After Rydia, Edge, Luca and the Man in Black manage to find Ursula and Yang, where Edge bangs Yang on the head with Sheila's frying pan, and Rydia on Ursula's head with Sheila's ladle, they wake up. The Sylps lend them their powers, and Rydia comments sadly, "So this malaise has reached the Eidolon King himself . . ." and she bows her head. Luca says, "Rydia ..." and Edge comforts her, saying, "Come on, Rydia. Those Eidolons mean much more to you that all that, don't they?"
She answers, "..You're right. They do." Rydia is OK after his comfort only.

7)Oh yeah, we learn in one part in ff4 The After Years after we talk to a person in Mist, that Edge (by the guy's description, we know for sure it's Edge) has often visited Mist to see Rydia, but I think he was hiding from Rydia and spying on her. LOL. Edge, Edge. (Shakes head)

8)They have a band technique together called Broken Heart. Though I'm not sure what this means exactly.

9)Edge leaves Eblan Castle for Mist. He dismisses the Eblan Four, but they swear to await further orders. In Mist, Rydia is currently raising a small girl named Cuore (who appears to be a child version of Maenad). Both Leviathan and Ashura arrive, greeting Rydia and saying that they figured that since Rydia wasn't able to make it into the Feymarch last time she tried, it was their turn to pay her a visit.(from ff wiki).
Edge sees Rydia, and promptly tries to run away, not wishing Rydia to see him, but Cuore spots him, and drags him over.
Asura reveals that it was Edge who invited them. Rydia is shocked, but says, in her heart, "thank you ... Edge!" It seemed that Rydia sorta finally accepted him(but not directly/straightforward).

10)Oh yeah, recently someone posted something at a forum, I'm just copying and pasting it.

On the mobile board, the question as to which pairings were official in this game came up. The answer was that they were Cecil/Rosa (no spoiler there ), Edge/Rydia, and Palom/Leonora. It was also mentioned that Edge/Rydia might be low key though, so it's hard to know how far they go with it and whether they'll keep it consistent in the translation. They are pictured standing next to one another in a number of screenshots (and some later official art for one of the chapters, but I'm not sure that means anything) that I've seen and they have two band techniques (one story driven and one not).