History Heartwarming / YuGiOhVRAINS

* When Blue Angel is dueling Baira, she is cheered on by 3 kids who are cosplaying as some of the main character's signature monsters: (Cyberse Wizard, Gouki the Great Ogre, Trickstar Black Catbat). The message conveyed was clear: They are rooting for the main trio to defend Link VRAINS from the Hanoi.

* It's small, but the fact that Playmaker is actually willing to work with Go and let him duel the Knights of Hanoi shows that he's starting to trust other people a little more.

* Emma, seeing how conflicted Aoi was about wanting to help Playmaker and Go or listen to her brother, reveals her identity to her and convinces her to go back to Link VRAINS.

* Because of his demotion, Akira has been home more recently to Aoi's delight. While that matter was resolved, Aoi is still conflicted about the more recent events that happened. Akira initially thinks that Aoi does not want to be with him, but Aoi gently reassures him that is not the case and is glad that they can interact for a change.

* Yusaku showing a great deal of concern for Go during his duel with Dr. Genome and eventually going off to help him.

* YUSAKU ACTUALLY SMILES WHEN AI RETURNS AFTER FIRE PRISON WAS DESTROYED.

* As if to respond to him in kind, Playmaker utilizes Firewall Dragon's effect to send Tindagle Hound and Tindangle Angel from the graveyard back to Akria's hand, causing Tindangle Acute Cerberus's ATK to fall to 0, paving the way for lethal damage. Bear in mind that Firewall Dragon could simply attack directly through an earlier card effect or return Acute Cerberus to the Extra Deck, making Playmaker's choice of moves superfluous. The reason he did it this way? He noted how Tindangle Hound and Tindangle Angel represent Akira and Aoi, and made sure they were kept out of the Graveyard, stating that they still have something to live for and shouldn't follow him into the darkness. Playmaker didn't want to get the innocent involved in his revenge.

* As if to respond to him in kind, Playmaker has his Firewall Dragon, whom at the end of the duel is allowed to direct attack, send Tindagle Hound and Tindangle Angel from the graveyard back to his hand thus Tindangle Acute Cerebus would go to 0 and he still attacked it anyways, even though he could always bounce Acute Cerebus back to the Extra Deck giving him a direct attack opportunity as well. He reason he did it this way? Tindangle Hound and Tindangle Angel represent Akira and Aoi, thus in his eyes they shouldn't be in the graveyard. And while Akira did want to stop Playmaker's revenge, he says that Akira still has a light in his life and that he shouldn't follow him into the darkness.

* Akira, after looking into the Data Banks on the Lost Incident now wants to help Playmaker return to a normal life. While Playmaker obviously isn't having any of this, Akira's intentions are pure and knowing what kind of background he already has, Akira will shoulder Playmaker's issues as well.

* A double one in episode 17: Zaizen ready to drop the mission immediately for the sake of Aoi, and Ghost Girl stopping him and telling him that he should trust her ability to take care of herself.

** In the same episode, Yusaku checking for Aoi at school. Considering she has nothing to do with the Knights of Hanoi anymore, it's a nice sign that Yusaku can actually care about something else.

* Ghost Girl shows her soft spot by giving Aoi the chance to help Playmaker in his task as Blue Angel, at the same time giving Playmaker some extra chance of sucess and Aoi some of the freedom her brother is denying her.

** Also, when Yusaku leaves Link VRAINS, he asks Shoichi whether or not Aoi is alright.

** Also, when Yusaku leaves link VRAINS, he asks Shoichi whether or not Aoi is alright.

** Also, when Yusaku leaves link VRAINS, he asks Soichi whether or not Aoi is alright.

* Akira getting [[ManlyTears very emotional]] after Aoi wakes up from her coma, relieved that she is okay.

* Go Onizuka would have made [[Series/YugiohArcV Yuya]] proud with his entertainment dueling style. By the end, [[StopHavingFunGuys Yusaku]] was enjoying their duel, even if his stoic nature doesn't allow him to change expressions.
* Yusaku falling for an obvious trap because it gives him a chance to help Aoi.

* Go Onizuka would have made [[Series/YugiohArcV Yuya]] proud with his entertainment dueling style. By the end, [[StopHavingFunGuys Yusaku]] was enjoying their duel, even if his stoic nature doesn't allow him to change expressions.

* Go Onizuka would have made [[Series/YugiohArcV Yuya]] proud with his entertainment dueling style. By the end of their first duel, [[StopHavingFunGuys Yusaku]] was enjoying their duel, even if his stoic nature doesn't allow him to change expressions.

* Go Onizuka would have made [[Series/YugiohArcV Yuya]] proud with his entertainment dueling style. By the end of their first duel, even [[StopHavingFunGuys Yusaku]] was enjoying their duel, even if his stoic nature doesn't allow him to change expressions.

* Go Onizuka would have made [[Series/YugiohArcV Yuya]] proud with his entertainment dueling style. By the end, even [[StopHavingFunGuys Yusaku]] was enjoying their duel, even if his stoic nature doesn't allow him to change expressions.

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[[folder:Episode 1: My Name Is Playmaker]]

* It's subtle, but the way Shoichi looks out for Yusaku, believing what he says about "sensing things" and shutting down his business for a day to help him program is kinda sweet.
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[[folder:Episode 5: The Three Count Rings]]
* Go returns to his gym after being defeated by Playmaker and wonders how he's ever going to face the children of the orphanage now. Cue the lights turning on and the children applauding Go for his exciting match. Despite what Go thought before, the children still see him as their champion and hand him their home-made champion's belt, which Go accepts with a wide grin.
* Go Onizuka would have made [[Series/YugiohArcV Yuya]] proud with his entertainment dueling style. By the end, even [[StopHavingFunGuys Yusaku]] was enjoying their duel.
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* Go Onizuka would have made [[Series/YugiohArcV Yuya]] proud with his entertainment dueling style. By the end, even [[StopHavingFunGuy Yusaku]] was enjoying their duel.

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* Episode 1:
** Ignis fully intended on [[HeroicSacrifice sacrificing himself]] or going on the run forever to stop the Knights of Hanoi from destroying the rest of the Cyberse. And from what we know, Ignis wasn't liked by the rest of the Cyberse, meaning he was willing to do this even for people who likely treated him terribly.
** It's subtle, but the way Shoichi looks out for Yusaku, believing what he says about "sensing things" and shutting down his business for a day to help him program is kinda sweet.
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* In the first episode, Ignis fully intended on [[HeroicSacrifice sacrificing himself]] or going on the run forever to stop the Knights of Hanoi from destroying the rest of the Cyberse. And from what we know, Ignis wasn't liked by the rest of the Cyberse, meaning he was willing to do this even for people who likely treated him terribly.
* It's subtle, but the way Shoichi looks out for Yusaku, believing what he says about "sensing things" and shutting down his business for a day to help him program is kinda sweet.

* Episode 1- My Name Is Playmaker
** Ignis fully intended on [[HeroicSacrifice sacrificing himself]] or be on the run forever to stop the Knights of Hanoi from destroying the rest of the Cyberse. And from what we know, Ignis wasn't liked by the rest of the Cyberse, meaning he was willing to do this even for people who likely treated him terribly.