A STORY OF A LOVE is an unofficial fanzine dedicated to celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Cloud and Aerith’s love story that has inspired us since 1997.This project honors the tenderness, devotion, and cherished moments that defined their bond—one that continues to bloom unwaveringly throughout the years.
SCHEDULE
| PHASE | DATE |
|---|---|
| Interest Check | Feb 15 - Mar 15 |
| Moderator Applications | Mar 1 - Mar 31 |
| Mod Apps Results Sent | Apr 5 |
| Contributor Applications | May 8 - Jun 8 |
| Acceptance Emails Sent | Jun 15 |
| Acceptance Deadline | Jun 18 |
| Pitches Due | Jun 31 |
| Pitches Confirmed | Jul 8 |
| 1st Check-in | Aug 18 |
| 2nd Check-in | Sep 18 |
| 3rd Check-in | Oct 18 |
| 4th Check-in | Nov 18 |
| Final Submissions | Dec 18 |
| Preorder Period | Jan 31 - Feb 28 |
| Production | TBD |
| Shipping | TBD |
| Leftover Store | TBD |
MODS
Xhirien
Head ; Organizer ; Graphics ; Design ; Writing ; Social Media (Interim) ; Finance (Interim)
Henlo, Xhirien here! I mostly do graphics stuff, but do dabble in writing sometimes when I feel confident enough lol. Cloud and Aerith will forever be dear to my heart, so it feels right to have this project to celebrate their love with you all!PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
✦ EVER OURS : A Clerith Wedding Fanzine
Lead ; Head Organizer ; Graphics ; Design ; Social Media (Interim) ; Finance (Interim)
✦ FLOWER DANCING IN THE WIND : An Aerith Zine Vol. II
Co-Head ; Co-Organizer ; Graphics ; Design ; Social Media (Interim), Finance (Interim)
✦ ALWAYS【夢見る】: A Tiduna Zine
Head Mod ; Organizer ; Graphics ; Design
✦ FATEFUL REUNION : A Clerith Fanzine
Lead ; Organizer ; Graphics ; Writing
✦ THE SEAT OF SACRIFICE ⟡ 「星」に願いを : A Themis Zine
Graphics ; Design
✦ I’LL BE HERE : A Squinoa Zine
Graphics
Graphic Designer (Alchemist), FF7 Fanboy, and lover of #clerith~! I spend most of my time drinking coffee, chillin with cute cats, and daydreaming.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
✦ EVER OURS : A Clerith Wedding Fanzine
Art ; Layout
✦ FLOWER DANCING IN THE WIND : An Aerith Zine Vol. II
Art ; Promo Art ; Layout
✦ CLERITH SECRET SANTA EXCHANGE
Event Organizer; Host ; Designer
✦ 【夢路】ENCHANTED : A Clerith MiniBang
Artist Participant
✦ FLOWERGUARD INITIATIVE
Member
Super fan of Clerith!!!PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
✦ Event : 2025克劳德爱丽丝FF9产粮接力 (X platform)
Head ; Organizer ; Planner
✦ Event : 2025克劳德爱丽丝24h校园&遗迹产粮接力 (China Weibo)
Head ; Organizer ; Planner
✦ Event : 2024克劳德爱丽丝24h圣诞产粮接力 (China Weibo)
Head ; Organizer ; Planner
✦ Event : 2024克劳德爱丽丝48h产粮接力 (China Weibo)
Head ; Organizer ; Planner
Love stories have always been my favorite! I write about romance and family. I’ve been in love with the Japanese language since I was very young, so leave it to me! よろしくね！PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
✦ EVER OURS : A Clerith Wedding Fanzine
Co-Lead ; Co-Organizer ; Writing ; JP Liaison ; Writer
✦ FLOWER DANCING IN THE WIND : An Aerith Zine Vol. II
Co-Head ; JP Liaison ; Writing ; Social Media (Interim)
✦ THE SEAT OF SACRIFICE ⟡ 「星」に願いを : A Themis Zine
Co-Lead ; Writing ; JP Liaison ; Writer
✦ ALWAYS【夢見る】: A Tiduna Zine
JP Liaison ; Writer
Hello, I'm Shanlie.art. Mostly active on IG & Twitter as an avid Aerith/ Final Fantasy. I've never worked on a project like this before, but I love Clerith so much helping with this project will be my pleasure.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
✦ CONTENT CREATOR (FANART)
Artist
✦ SHANLIÉ SHOP
Shop Owner