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I think you're making this argument more complicated than it needs to be. It's 100% confirmed that Byleth is the protagonist, the only question is whether or not he is customizable (i.e. a MyUnit/Avatar). While you're right that customization hasn't been confirmed, it's a safe bet to assume it will be in unless Nintendo hates money. The biggest indication so far is that in the Nintendo Topics article, Edelgard, Dimitri and Claude are introduced by full name and with character portraits, whereas Byleth is only referred to as "the protagonist" and no portrait art is shown. If he really was a fixed character like Ike, it would make more sense to introduce him first.

While Setsugetsuka (雪月花) obviously deals with similar concepts, Fuukasetsugetsu (風花雪月) wasn't made up by the devs, it already exists as an idiom (albeit in Chinese), so I don't think the title is a reference to the former, nor do I think the order of the seasons is significant. The equivalent idiom in Japanese is Kachoufuugetsu (花鳥風月), or Flower-Bird-Wind-Moon. As for why they went with the Chinese idiom instead of the Japanese idiom, the wikipedia article might give a hint - unlike the Japanese idiom, the Chinese idiom may also have negative connotations about superficially beautiful words/rhetoric, which could be a reference the true nature of the church, or tensions boiling beneath seemingly friendly relationships among the houses/countries.

They'll attack him as normal if you recruit him. And it's definitely an intentional joke, since enemies attack every other neutral unit in the game.

Yeah, they don't notice attack him.

Have Krom talk to Callum and Double with him after talking. Move Callum next to Frederick and pass him a Javelin and Krom. Attack either the archer/soldier in the left group using the Javelin. Keep everyone else out of range but as close as possible so they can mop up the remaining enemies on the second turn. The casualties you suffered in the last chapter are probably going to bite you in the arse hard, here. With no casualties you have just enough firepower to clean up all the enemies on the left side. Next you need to intercept the enemies on the right, position Frederick so he's just in range (he should be able to take on an archer + another unit), and repeat, pulling back each turn. You should be able to weaken the enemies enough to finish them off with a concerted attack by the time they chase you to the left side. If you're having trouble with insufficient firepower because of the casualties, it might be helpful to get creative with partner swaps. For example, Liz can't attack, but if you move her next to Frederick and pull Krom off him, switch and attack, it's as if she got a turn to attack. Also worth a mention - an amusing alternative strategy is to not talk to Callum and instead use him as an invisible shield that you can pass through but the enemies can't. Though you'll probably get sandwiched anyway, and getting the Javelin on the first turn is much more important.

There is a reliable way to beat Chapter 2 on Lunatic, but on Lunatic+ you'll need retries to get past unlucky skill combinations. Make sure at the start of the map Frederick is already carrying the Bronze Sword and at least an Elixir (a Vulnerary would be good too) - i.e. you traded them in the previous chapters. There is some leeway for trading on the first turn, but preferably you want him to be already carrying everything he needs. Most important thing is to kill the Mercenary to the north in one turn. If Frederick has gained at least two points in STR, he can OHKO it by doubling with Vake. Otherwise, double with Krom/MU and hope for a Dual Attack. For AI purposes, make sure you attack from the right of the Mercenary. Then move Liz as far to the left as you can. This will put her in the range of the Barbarian. Evacuate all your other units to the left as well, blocking the Barbarian's path to Liz with units that can survive one round against it. In the best case scenario, the single Barbarian will charge down to your units at the bottom left, while the rest will go after Frederick. If Frederick survives the first enemy phase (this is where the resetting is on Lunatic+), usually you're set. Finish off the Barbarian on the bottom left with the units you moved there. Move Frederick up to the fortress (or the forest if his path is blocked), switch to the Bronze Sword, and heal up. From now on Frederick will be dispatching enemies with counterattacks and healing up on the player turn. You can bait some of them with the bottom units to try and spread out the EXP, but only do it one at a time. The top half of the map all moves at once, so you'll have to charge in with Frederick and slowly pull back.

Besides stats, Azure with Krom as father is one of the best children because he can get Royal Weapon and Lethality, which is great for dealing with Shield+ enemies on Lunatic+ or annoying other players on your StreetPass team. It's harder with a female MU since it really limits your earlygame options.

Fate ~ Fire needs more love, but an upload doesn't do it justice because the thing that's great about it is the way it kicks in and fades out with battle.

Japanese players consider him top tier. I have no idea because I hate his design/pot helmet/the way he speaks and I never use him.

Expedition is the map theme version. The title song isn't there because (strangely enough) it isn't in the in-game Unit Viewer.

http://i.imgur.com/vF2uR.jpg http://i.imgur.com/CtXIe.jpg It's easier to tell with the animation, but he's holding a shield and a sword in the same stance as a Hero (you can see the tip of the sword next to his feet). Edit: Here's Hero Flavia for comparison: http://i.imgur.com/PVSn8.jpg

Thanks, I've been looking for an upload of I~Again. I like it even more than Reason even though it's pretty subdued.

It's mentioned in the dialogue that her name is hard to pronounce.

Well, he beat Hector in the official poll. Give me Nino or give me death

People are speculating that the red/green cavaliers are suspiciously absent because there'll be Red vs Green DLC or something.