The first post in a series of future Fire Emblem Husbando analyses.

Okay, looking back on it, I’m already kinda baited by the fact that you “betray” Chrom in the opening cutscene of Fire Emblem: Awakening. It’s just too good. I mean, look at this face of betrayal when you stab him:

But he’s such a cinnamon roll that he tries to make sure you don’t feel guilty and even begs you to flee.

When I was first playing, however, this cutscene was more of a, “Oh, okay, he’s probably an important character, no biggie. He’ll be fine, somehow.” I wasn’t too baited by him.

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That is until this happens.

When he helps you up from the ground he pulls you so close to him LOL (and let’s not forget to mention the fact that the camera lingers on his smiling face directed towards you for longer than it needs). My maiden heart was already worried. I tended to fall for the “first boy” ™ when I was younger and Chrom fit the criteria.

(For those that are actually playing Fire Emblem: Awakening, spoilers follow below!)

From a story standpoint, I think having Chrom as your husbando fits well. Robin’s, or your Avatar’s, blood and Chrom’s blood are at odds with each other, which make for good tension and angst. And that makes it more bait-worthy—

Then there’s Chrom’s future daughter, and well, yours too.

Being Chrom’s waifu means that Lucina turns out edgier by having to face the dilemma of killing her own mother or not and that’s my aesthetic—

In general the story cutscenes feel a bit more right as Chrom’s waifu which make it more enjoyable to play.

But, yeah. That doesn’t mean Chrom’s the only husbando in Fire Emblem though—

That’s it for now, tata~