History Heartwarming / PhoenixWrightAceAttorneySpiritOfJustice

* A subtle one but the moment it is revealed that [[spoiler:Uendo has multiple personalities]] the Judge [[spoiler: has them introduce themselves and from that point on they are treated as seperate people.]]

* Alhbi's relationship with [[spoiler: Maya. The two became really close while she was training in the kingdom and sort of gained a big sister/little brother thing.]]
* Ahlbi finally decided to trust Phoenix and be more cooperative after Phoenix proves he's willing to put his life on the line for Ahlbi. It's also heartwarming that Phoenix agreed to abide by the Defense Culpability Act, as he was earlier given a chance to leave freely and go back home, but he intentionally put himself at risk so he could defend Ahlbi.

* Ema in general, having finally conquered the forensics eligibility exam and achieving her career goals. Her personality hedges considerably closer to the bright-eyed teenager we first met in "Rise From the Ashes".

* A couple more minor examples when encountering Beh'leeb Inmee again. Firstly when Phoenix tells her that he is defending Maya based solely in his faith that she is innocent which Inmee notes is [[NotSoDifferent similar to her faith in Khura'inism]] and agrees to co-operate. When she says that if Phoenix is lying about his faith in Maya, she says that she will [[DisproportinateRetribution curse his family for the next eight generations]] which leads to:

** It is possible to view Inga's marriage to Ga'ran as a political one or that he went through with it to gain easy access to the throne, but deep down he truly wanted a wife and a child of his own. So in the midst of plotting to overthrow a women he didn't love and was just as power-hungry as he was, he lived his fantasy a little by doting on his 'adopted' daughter.

* During the the investigation, Apollo's [[WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes fear of heights]] triggers when he and Athena have to climb above the stage. Athena jokingly asks if he'd like to hold her hand and he accepts. After some more time up there and Apollo is about to freak out, Athena asks if he needs to hold her hand again, and this time does so sincerely.

* Seeing Phoenix standing beside Apollo, essentially fulfilling the role of [[TheMentor Mia Fey]], really leads to the realization of how far he's come from starting off as an unsure but determined rookie since his first trial to being the current BigGood veteran lawyer he is now, especially for long time fans who have followed his progress since the very first game.

* It also turns out that [[spoiler:while you later learn that the gunman is just an actor and the whole thing was just an emergency-response training scenario, Edgeworth points out that the "two youngsters on the stand" were the only ones who didn't know, so Pearl's willingness to sacrifice herself and Ahlbi's willingness to protect a customer were both very real.]]

** It is possible to view Inga's marriage to Ga'ran as a political one or that he went through with it to gain easy access to the throne, but deep down he truly wanted a wife and a child of his own. So in the midst of plotting to overthrow a women he didn't love and was just as power-hungry as he was, he lived his fantasy a little by doting on his 'adopted' daughter by doting on her.

-->'''Judge:''' This court finds the defendant, Ellen Wyatt... [[spoiler:Ah, that's not right... This court finds the defendant, Ellen Sprocket...]]

* At the start of the second day of investigations, Phoenix runs into Rayfa who’s depressed over having misinterpreted another one of her divination séances and he decides to try and cheer her up despite his own problems, even putting himself down in an attempt to help her past her depression. It works, though granted she takes the putting down bit further than he intended and in true {{Tsundere}} fashion declares that she will be watching him again to make sure he doesn’t do anything unethical.

* The judge [[spoiler:gives his blessings to Sorin and Ellen]] in court, followed by [[spoiler:Sorin doing the BridalCarry to Ellen]]. Depending on how you interpret the wording, [[spoiler:he might have married them right then and there, with Phoenix and Edgeworth serving as witnesses]].

* Larry [[ThrowTheDogABone finally became successful]] as an artist thanks to "Franzy's Whippity-Whip Trip". The fact that Franziska actually accepted to model (or allow Larry to draw her) in an illustration book says a lot, given how much he drove her crazy in the games they met. It also means that he has finally found his true calling after following Elise Deauxnim's footsteps.

--->NOT GUILTY

* The judge [[spoiler:gives his blessings to Sorin and Ellen]] in court, followed by [[spoiler:Sorin doing the BridalCarry to Ellen. Depending on how you interpret the wording, he might have married them right then and there, with Phoenix and Edgeworth serving as witnesses.]]

* The judge [[spoiler:gives his blessings to Sorin and Ellen]] in court, followed by [[spoiler:Sorin doing the BridalCarry to Ellen]].

-->NOT GUILTY

--->'''Phoenix:''' He said he'd use me for sword practice if I put you in harm's way.
--->'''Athena:''' Nrrgh...Simon...

* Larry [[ThrowTheDogABone finally became successful]] as an artist thanks to "Franzy's Whippity-Whip Trip". The fact that Franziska actually accepted to model (or allow Larry to draw her) in an illustration book says a lot, given how much he drove her crazy in the games they met.

* In spite of Larry Butz being TheFriendNobodyLikes, Phoenix and Edgeworth accept his invitation to attend a wedding of one of Larry's friends.

* Ellen being revealed to have a very quirky yet adorable personality and [[spoiler: a homelier face beneath her bridal makeup, with ruffled hair and YouthfulFreckles]], which implies that Sorin loves her for her whole being. Bonus points for her [[spoiler:keeping that look in her redux wedding, after the case is over]].
* The judge [[spoiler:gives his blessings to Sorin and Ellen]] in court.

* Larry [[ThrowTheDogABone finally became successful]] as an artist thanks to "Franzy's Whip Lash Splash". The fact that Franziska actually accepted to model (or allow Larry to draw her) in an illustration book says a lot, given how much he drove her crazy in the games they met.