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->''"Oh, you're going to beat us? Then... I'll let you take care of this hat. It's very important to me. Take good care of it."''
--> -- '''Shanks to a young Luffy''', ''Manga/OnePiece''

This is where one character gives another character an item as the symbol of an express or implied promise, with the intent that it will be returned at the fulfillment of such promise. The item does not have to be valuable or important in any way except as a symbol of the promise. It may function as a NumberOneDime, a MementoMacGuffin, or even an IconicItem, but not always. Usually this promise is to be reunited later after some separation, such as one character being taken to jail.

This is generally a subtrope of ReunionVow.

Usually happens during a {{SugarWiki/Heartwarming Moment|s}}.

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[[folder:Anime and Manga]]
* In ''LightNovel/TheCaseFilesOfJewelerRichard'', Richard and Seigi exchange [[spoiler:sapphires]], which come with an promise to be returned one day, therefore securing them a place in each other's lives until they're returned.
* ''Manga/DragonBall'': Goku's four-star Dragonball, given to Bulma to use for a wish.
* ''Manga/HunterXHunter'': During the Hunter examination arc, Hisoka gives his badge to Gon asking for it to be returned when Gon is strong enough to punch him.
* ''Manga/OnePiece'': When Shanks gives Luffy his hat- with the promise to become strong.
* In the beginning of ''Manga/RurouniKenshin'', Kaoru lends Kenshin her hair ribbon so that he will come back. [[spoiler:At the end of the arc, he gives it back, and she flips out, because he bled on it after getting stabbed in a duel while rescuing her.]]
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[[folder:Film]]
* A more subtle example in the very last scene of ''[[Film/AccidentalHero Hero]]''. Bernie and his son are at the zoo, when he hears that a woman's son has fallen into the lion's pit. Bernie hollers for a zookeeper, but when it's clear there's no help coming, he has to step forth. But first, he [[ItMakesSenseInContext tells his son to watch his shoes]].
* ''Film/TheMaskOfZorro'': The first Zorro gifts Alejandro Murrieta and his brother a silver medallion when they help him fight off Don Rafael's guards. Years later he recognizes Alejandro because of it and recruits him to become the new Zorro.
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[[folder:Live-Action TV]]
* ''Series/BattlestarGalactica2003'': Before Lee has to lead a mission with low chance of success, Bill entrust to him his own father’s lucky lighter. Lee promises to give it back..
* ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' has a not-so-friendly version. When the Dominion captures the station and the Federation is forced to evacuate, Sisko leaves his baseball behind in his office. Dukat immediately understands [[WeWillMeetAgain the message]]. [[spoiler: When the Federation reclaims the station, Dukat hands the ball back to Sisko to acknowledge his defeat.]]
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[[folder:Video Games]]
* ''VisualNovel/C14Dating'': In Shoji's romantic route, he and Melissa exchange their copies of the ''Mockets'' game before parting, making it necessary for them to meet again to get them back.
* ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXII'': Balthier comforts Penelo with his handkerchief, promising to bring Vaan back.
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[[folder:Western Animation]]
* ''WesternAnimation/StarWarsTheCloneWars'': After Domino Squad receive their graduation medals, newly-minted clone trooper Hevy gives his medal to maintenance clone 99 out of gratitude for [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre convincing him to stay]] and as a reason to return to Kamino.
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* ''Manga/OnePiece'': When Shanks gives Luffy his hat- with the promise to become strong.

--> -- '''Shanks''', ''Manga/OnePiece''

* ''Film/TheMaskOfZorro'': The first Zorro gifts Alejandro and his brother a silver medallion when they help him fight off Don Rafael's guards. Years later he recognizes Alejandro because of it and recruits him to become the new Zorro.

--> -- '''Shanks''', ''One Piece''

* ''Manga/HunterxHunter'': During the Hunter examination arc, Hisoka gives his badge to Gon asking for it to be returned when Gon is strong enough to punch him.

->''"Oh, you're going to beat us? Then... I'll let you take care of this hat. It's very important to me. Take good care of it."

* ''Film/MaskOfTheZorro'': The first Zorro gifts Alejandro and his brother a silver medallion when they help him fight off Don Rafael's guards. Years later he recognizes Alejandro because of it and recruits him to become the new Zorro.

* In the beginning of ''Manga/RurouniKenshin'', Kaoru lends Kenshin her hair ribbon so that he will come back.

Usually happens during a HeartwarmingMoment.

* ''Series/BattlestarGalactica2003'': Before Lee has to lead a mission with low chance of success, Bill entrust to him his own father’s lucky lighter. Lee promise to give it back..

* ''{{Manga/Dragonball}}'': Goku's four-star Dragonball, given to Bulma to use for a wish.

* A more subtle example in the very last scene of ''[[{{Film/AccidentalHero}} Hero]]''. Bernie and his son are at the zoo, when he hears that a woman's son has fallen into the lion's pit. Bernie hollers for a zookeeper, but when it's clear there's no help coming, he has to step forth. But first, he [[ItMakesSenseInContext tells his son to watch his shoes]].

* ''{{Final Fantasy XII}}'': Balthier comforts Penelo with his handkerchief, promising to bring Vaan back.

* ''Manga/Dragonball'': Goku's four-star Dragonball, given to Bulma to use for a wish.

--> -- '''Creator/Shanks''', ''One Piece''

* ''Anime/One Piece'': When Shanks gives Luffy his hat- with the promise to become strong.

* ''Final Fantasy XII'': Balthier comforts Penelo with his handkerchief, promising to bring Vaan back.

This is where one character gives another character an item as the symbol of a promise, and the intent that it will be returned later. The item does not have to be valuable or important in any way except as a symbol of the promise. It may function as a NumberOneDime, a MementoMacGuffin, or even an iconic item, but not always. Usually this promise is to be reunited later after some separation, such as one character being taken to jail.

* ''Anime/One Piece'': When Shanks gives Luffy his hat- with the promise to become strong.

This is where one character gives another character an item as the symbol of a promise. The item does not have to be valuable or important in any way except as a symbol of the promise. It may function as a NumberOneDime, a MementoMacGuffin, or even an iconic item, but not always. Usually this promise is to be reunited later after some separation, such as one character being taken to jail.

Usually happens during a HeartwarmingMoment.

This is where one character gives another character an item as the symbol of a promise. The item does not have to be valuable or important in any way except as a symbol of the promise. It may function as a NumberOneDime or a MementoMacGuffin, but not always. Usually this promise is to be reunited later after some separation, such as one character being taken to jail.