History Heartwarming / KingdomHearts358DaysOver2

* In the manga, during the time period when Xion had trouble summoning her keyblade, Roxas suggests that if worst comes to worst, he and Xion should run away from the organization together, and that if they do they should invite Axel to come with them. When Xion manages to summon her keyblade again, she's elated, but also expresses that she liked the idea of running away with Roxas and Axel. Later when they are celebrating Xion's keyblade returning they ask Axel if he'd be willing to live with them after the organization completes its objectives, and Axel ''accepts'' their offer, thinking to himself that they make him feel like he has a heart. While in the game Roxas also eventually suggests that the three of them run away from the organization, the manga version happens ''much'' earlier in the timeline, and gives more insight to Xion and Axel's thoughts about it, which speaks volumes about how close they all became in such a short time

* A number of the secret reports, particularly those written by Xion, and Axel, have heartwarming (sometimes crossing into TearJerker) content. Highlights include Axel proclaiming that finding out Xion was a replica didn't invalidate the friendship he formed with her, showing that his suggestion to go to beach with her and Roxas was so they could forget their troubles. And Xion spelling out that she loves Roxas and Axel, even knowing that she probably won't be around much longer.

* Xion's CutenessProximity with Pluto in the manga. In a meta-sense and in-universe-sense, it's strangely nice to see two characters of differing art styles and origins bond so well together (even if Pluto's been bugged by [=DiZ=] to spy on the Organization]]) and seeing Xion gush over a BigFriendlyDog.

* The interactions between Roxas and his friends are a prominent moment. [[spoiler: Which contributes to the massive TearJerker ending.]]

-->'''Roxas:''' ([[spoiler:as he's leaving the Organization]]) No one would miss me.\\

* Xion's CutenessProximity with Pluto in the manga. In a meta-sense and in-universe-sense, Its strangely nice to see two characters of differing art styles and origins bond so well together (even if [[spoiler: Pluto's been bugged by [=DiZ=] to spy on the organization]]) and seeing Xion gush over a BigFriendlyDog.
** The best part? ''[[{{Jerkass}} Saix]]'' allowed Xion to keep Pluto. When Axel lampshaded his decision, Saix merely responded that it's because [[spoiler:it reminded him of his fondness of dogs in the past.]]

* Roxas' face upon seeing Axel (whom he thought to be "annihilated" in Castle Oblivion) is unbelievably cute!

* At the end of your last mission to Olympus Coliseum in 358/2 Days. Phil ends up saying "Roxas, don't be a stranger", showing that he started to care about the Nobody.
* The interactions between Roxas and his friends are a prominent moment. [[spoiler: Which contributes to the massive TearJerker ending]].

-->'''Roxas:''' ([[spoiler:as he's leaving the Organization]]) No one would miss me.
-->'''Axel:''' That's not true! ''[more quietly]'' I would.

* Xion's CutenessProximity with Pluto in the Manga. In a Meta-sense and in-universe-sense, Its strangely nice to see two characters of differing art styles and origins bond so well together (even if [[spoiler: Pluto's been bugged by D.i.Z to spy on the organization]]) and seeing Xion gush over a BigFriendlyDog.

* Xion's CutenessProximity with Pluto in the Manga. In a Meta-sense and in-universe-sense, Its strangely nice to see two characters of differing art styles and origins bond so well together (even if [[spoiler: Pluto's been bugged by DiZ to spy on the organization]]) and seeing Xion gush over a BigFriendlyDog.

* Maybe it was minor, but it was really nice seeing Riku interact with Xion and Namine, throughout the game. He would always try to make sure Roxas, Xion, and Sora could all live on, independently first, before even making an attempt to revive Sora at the cost of the others. That was always his first question when [=DiZ=] or Namine told him he'd have to interfere. What's more, he didn't force Xion to rejoin with Sora, either. He took the poor girl under his wing, explained the situation to her, and looked out for her. Riku let Xion make her own decision. He didn't fight Roxas until the very end and he only intervened because Xemnas would have turned Roxas into a Dusk or just killed him; not only because it would keep Sora from waking up, but because he promised Xion he'd protect Roxas. Riku was never really as bad as he thought/said he was.

* Maybe it was minor, but it was really nice seeing Riku interact with Xion and Namine, throughout the game. He would always try to make sure Roxas, Xion, and Sora could all live on, independently first, before even making an attempt to revive Sora at the cost of the others. That was always his first question when DiZ or Namine told him he'd have to interfere. What's more, he didn't force Xion to rejoin with Sora, either. He took the poor girl under his wing, explained the situation to her, and looked out for her. Riku let Xion make her own decision. He didn't fight Roxas until the very end and he only intervened because Xemnas would have turned Roxas into a Dusk or just killed him; not only because it would keep Sora from waking up, but because he promised Xion he'd protect Roxas. Riku was never really as bad as he thought/said he was.

--> Maybe it was minor, but it was really nice seeing Riku interact with Xion and Namine, throughout the game. He would always try to make sure Roxas, Xion, and Sora could all live on, independently first, before even making an attempt to revive Sora at the cost of the others. That was always his first question when DiZ or Namine told him he'd have to interfere. What's more, he didn't force Xion to rejoin with Sora, either. He took the poor girl under his wing, explained the situation to her, and looked out for her. Riku let Xion make her own decision. He didn't fight Roxas until the very end and he only intervened because Xemnas would have turned Roxas into a Dusk or just killed him; not only because it would keep Sora from waking up, but because he promised Xion he'd protect Roxas. Riku was never really as bad as he thought/said he was.

* Meta example: The game is dedicated to Wayne Allwine, late voice actor for MickeyMouse.

-->Roxas ([[spoiler:as he's leaving the Organization]]): No one would miss me.
-->Axel: That's not true! ''[more quietly]'' I would.

* A minor one, but seeing Organization XIII from the perspective of someone who they ''aren't'' opposing, as largely {{Punch Clock Villain}}s, is kind of nice.
* This particular scene from ''KH: 358/2 Days'' makes this troper simultaneously {{squee}} and b'awww.

** This scene is also in Kingdom Hearts II, but KH: 358/2 Days has more heartwarming/TearJerker potential as you actually ''see'' Roxas and Axel's friendship firsthand in 358/2, whereas KHII has the abridged version and the first time Roxas and Axel meet in the game, Axel's pissed off at Roxas.
* Meta example: The game is dedicated to Wayne Allwine, late voice actor for MickeyMouse.

* A minor one, but seeing Organization XIII from the perspective of someone who they ''aren't'' opposing, as largely PunchClockVillains, is kind of nice.
* This particular scene from ''KH: 358/2 Days'' makes this troper simultaneously {{Squee}} and b'awww.
-->Roxas ([[spoiler:as he's leaving the Organisation]]): No one would miss me.
-->Axel: That's not true! (more quietly) I would.

* A minor one, but seeing Organization XIII from the perspective of someone who they ''aren't'' opposing, as largely PunchclockVillains, is kind of nice.

* A minor one, but seeing Organization XIII from the perspective of someone who they ''aren't'' opposing, as largely PunchClockVillains, is kind of nice.

* The interactions between Roxas and his friends are a prominent moment. [[spoiler: Which contributes to the massive TearJerker ending]].