Exact same feelings as this comment. It's so sad to fail the cuties and every time it just hurts. And it's so hard. That is sort of what makes it fun, but it's TOO hard.
Also seriously underrated mechanic. Because just:
"Oh sorry, one sec, ran out of flame"
*Aggressively nuzzles girlfriend*
"Kay, please continue."
Makes happy feelings during the total onslaught of knights.