Even so (phase 3 being singular), you'd still use "were" (e.g. "If Nancy were still alive I wouldn't be so backed up" or "If Dustin were to slap me across the face I honestly wouldn't take too much offense") because these are situations that could be but aren't.
Back on topic: If Ringo, Tabuchi and Hata were to murderball Uki and form a new super trio of love, perfection and general awesomeness, I'd dance a sprightly naked jig on the wooden leg of Heather Mills.
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seems like all I really was doing was waiting for you
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