I said it mad times in this topic but....this game IMO isnt designed to be played on hard. Its a long ass RPG type where the story/characters/world are number 1, the music is number 2, and the battle system is a distant third. Playing it on hard is some sadomasochist shyt.
I think its more 'casual' to just get ending A and not at least try the second playthrough. Lot of game reviewers did that which is really lame.
Disgust at chew. This game not designed for casuals to play on hard.