* The death of Zero as he valiantly pushes Kurohime's boat to safety, all while she breaks down for the first time.
* The complete destruction of Kaon was pretty sad.
* [[spoiler: The death of the [[TomatoSurprise REAL]] [[TomatoInTheMirror Zero.]]]]
* [[spoiler: The village elder's death manages this and SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments.]]
* [[spoiler: Hime's assumed final trip to the past, plus the implication that after she returns to the future, Zero [[PleaseDontLeaveMe will be all alone for the next ten years.]]]] On a happier note, [[spoiler: [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments the jewelfolk, Himiko and Raida are all alive.]]]]