Violinist of Hameln/Tear Jerker


 * Lute's backstory in Violinist of Hameln (manga). This Troper, who NEVER cries, ended up actually wailing as she sobbed her heart out.
 * This Troper has diagnosed dry eye and still ended up tearing.
 * Hamel's childhood before the disaster of Anthem. Living in abject poverty? Check. Loving mother whose sanity is slowly unraveling? Check. Being pelted with stones by children and adults alike? Check. Having your hometown invaded and being blamed for it? Check. Your mother frozen and carried away in front of your very eyes? Check. Check. And he was so sweet and adorable. Humans Are the Real Monsters.