History Heartwarming / TheLegendofZeldaMajorasMask

** A meta example in that fans have actually gotten so invested in the game that they will try to help as many of its people as they can.
*** Also the above ending cutscene seems to imply that, if you fill out the Bombers' Notebook, this is not necessary; regardless of what has or hasn't been done in the three day period before defeating the Mask all quests that have been completed in ''any'' three day period are shown, suggesting that Link's heroics have created some kind of MergedReality in which ''all'' of these things happened.[[note]]This includes the Bomb Shop lady being happy in the same reality that Anju and Kafei's wedding became a reality, too, so that time paradox has been resolved as well.[[/note]]

* It's actually possible to take the game's VideoGameCaringPotential up to eleven and help almost everyone in Termina ''in a single 3-day cycle''. Granted, this can only be done at the end of the game once all or almost all of the items have been acquired and all the main quests cleared, but damn if it doesn't feel good.

*** Also the above ending cutscene seems to imply that, if you fill out the Bombers' Notebook, this is not necessary; regardless of what has or hasn't been done in the three day period before defeating the Mask all quests that have been completed in ''any'' three day period are shown, suggesting that Link's heroics have created some kind of MergedReality in which ''all'' of these things happened.

** ...TearJerker as the Deku butler cries over his son's remains and

* The Song of Healing in general is really heartwarming. There are souls in this land who died with such regret that they are unable to find peace in death. Link can give them that peace. Play the Song of Healing, and they will pass on surrounded by those they love, assured that someone will finish their UnfinishedBusiness. In the case of Pamela's father, you get to actually reunite the healed soul with that loved one.

* Giving the spirits of the people who died like Darmani and Mikau rest, especially since in these moments the ghost show complete faith to Link to finish the task given and save everyone from the torment of Majora's Mask and prevent anymore victims to suffer the same faith as them. Once Link manage to save the day, it's safe to say the spirits were more then happy knowing their deaths were not in vain.

*** If you believe the implications presented in the game, Link's not just saving Lulu's eggs. He's saving Lulu's ''and Mikau's'' children.

*** Also the above ending cutscene seems to imply that, if you fill out the Bombers' Notebook, this is not necessary; regardless of what has or hasn't been done in the three day period before defeating the Mask all quests that have been completed in ''any'' three day period is shown, suggesting that Link's heroics have created some kind of MergedReality in which ''all'' of these things happened.

* The end credits. A giant compilation of heartwarming moments depicting the happy resolve of everything you saw during the game.

* The mailman's line, mere hours before the moon falls: "To...to...to...[[UnstoppableMailman tomorrow's delivery is still scheduled!"]] And the conclusion of that quest has the Mayor's wife formally relieve him of duty, allowing him to flee the town as he desperately wanted to do.

-->'''Kafei:''' [[spoiler:I’m sorry you got caught up in all this. If you can get out, then do it. Anju is already fleeing to Cremia’s ranch.]]
-->'''Tatl:''' [[spoiler:You did great. She'll...understand. ''(To Link)'' C'mon, let's go. Play your ocarina and get us outside. [[WhamLine Let him be alone.]]]]
* The mailman's line, mere hours before the moon falls: "To...to...to...[[UnstoppableMailman tomorrow's delivery is still scheduled!"]] And the conclusion of that quest [[spoiler:has the Mayor's wife formally relieve him of duty, allowing him to flee the town as he desperately wanted to do]].
* A very simple screen with nothing more than ordinary text on a blank background, that makes it all worth it: [[spoiler:Dawn of A New Day]].

* When Tatl chose to leave her brother Tael behind and [[spoiler:follow you into the Moon to fight Majora's Mask]] instead of just leaving you once she and Tael were together again like she said when you first met her.

** ...TearJerker as the Deku butler [[spoiler: cries over his son's remains]] and

* When Tatl and Tael first meet Skull Kid [[spoiler:before he stole Majora's Mask]], it's raining and he's sad and lonely, huddled under a giant log because according to him, his friend left him after they fought. So what do Tatl and Tael do? The three of them huddle together, with Skull Kid holding the fairies in his arms. The next scene of the flashback shows the three of them playing hide-and-seek, Skull Kid laughing when he spooks one of the fairies, and him cartwheeling.

* It's actually possible to take the game's VideoGameCaringPotential UpToEleven and help almost everyone in Termina ''in a single 3-day cycle''. Granted, this can only be done at the end of the game once all or almost all of the items have been acquired and all the main quests cleared, but damn if it doesn't feel good.

** Taking this a step further, Darmani and Mikau died thinking they failed their families and not knowing if they'd be okay. But when you consider that their souls were sealed in their masks, it's possible that when Link wears them that they have a certain amount of awareness that their form is being used by him to get things done. Meaning that they both get a second chance to save everyone they care about through Link and get to eventually rest knowing that their power helped the Hero of Time do the job. And for the Deku Butler's son, he gets to see his dad and race with him one more time.

** [[spoiler: A LOT sadder when you consider that his dad is probably dead because it's so cold out there... until you go back after beating Goht and he turns out to be alive and well. Then he tries to persuade you to become chief, which is a [=CMoH=] all by itself once all the Gorons start cheering for "Darmani". Especially when you remember the real Darmani's cutscene, and know it's just what he would have wanted.]]
** [[spoiler: Actually, his dad is the one who teaches you the intro to the Lullaby. You find him frozen outside, because the old Goron is so determined to go end the winter himself, for his son and for his people. It's a bit of a Tearjerker that he either can't remember the last notes of the song, or he's just too cold to play them (likely the former).]]

* Giving the spirits of the people who died like Dormani and Mikau rest, especially since in these moments the ghost show complete faith to Link to finish the task given and save everyone from the torment of Majora's Mask and prevent anymore victims to suffer the same faith as them. Once Link manage to save the day, it's safe to say the spirits were more then happy knowing their deaths were not in vain.

* Romani ranch. If you fail to save Romani on the first night, she becomes a semi-mute, heavily traumatized pseudo-zombie when she is returned a little while later. However, completing the entire sidequest and coming back on the final night reveals that Cremia is giving her younger sister a Romani Mask to signify her becoming an adult. Romani is excited, but Cremia is morose because she realises the world is about to end. The last words Cremia says to her sister are, "Romani... sleep with me in my bed tonight, OK?" A [=CMOH=] and a TearJerker all in one.

** After you've gotten Romani's Mask, when you go back and defend the delivery again, Cremia either gives Link a Huge (200) rupee, or, a hug. And we all laugh at the hug for what [[MarshmallowHell it ends up being.]] But think about how many times Link has ever been hugged. This is likely the first one he's received in quite a while: This Link grew up with the Kokiri, who are perpetually young and mostly innocent (i.e. not the affectionate type) and was ostracized by nearly everyone until he left. He spent a good deal of time getting abused as a child in Hyrule (and when offered a Goron hug he seems genuinely terrified of being crushed and runs away screaming), and even as an adult he only got to know girls on a temporary basis before they became Sages. All his (likely painful) exploits as an adult were lifted clean out of the stream of (this) history, including his relationship with Zelda. On coming to Termina, it's possible all physical contact he's even known has been painful. When he finally gets a hug, getting used to a warm and fuzzy feeling has nothing to do with being on the cusp of puberty; this is quite possibly ''the first time in his life'' Link has ever felt physical affection. The fact that his face is pressed into her boobs is just a bonus.

** Of course, after playing the Song of Storms and curing him, Pamela sees her now-cured father and runs in to hug him. He's very confused and only remembers not being able to control himself, but Pamela tearfully tells him he was just having a nightmare. He hugs her back and Tatl sternly suggests that she and Link leave them to it.