Mai-Otome/Heartwarming

Anime
"Arika: It's a race! Will I become an Otome first, or will Mashiro-chan become queen first?
 * A lot between Arika and Mashiro:
 * Aoi brings Arika to cheer Mashiro up, and they both wind up crying on each other over their recent relationship troubles. Then Arika proposes a contest to Mashiro:

Mashiro: I'm already queen.

Arika: Alright, then...a queen who can make everybody happy!"


 * After the Wham Episode and Arika and Mashiro each reaffirming what their dreams are, they restate the vows of their contract and really mean them this time.
 * Arika, Nina, and Erstin promising to become Otome together while they watch the stars.
 * Arika's defeat of, which ends with the two of them embracing.
 * When the credits roll and they show Nina, we see that she's.
 * Chie visiting a bedridden Aoi after.
 * Natsuki's reaction to seeing Shizuru again after Shizuru escaped from captivity. Sometimes, a simple smile says it best.

Manga

 * Natsuki standing up to protect her sister Alyssa from the Schwarz attackers and soon afterward, reassuring her and thanking Miyu for protecting her, showing that in spite of her aloof personality, she cares deeply for Alyssa.