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** When Felix requests a seat in the back on his first day in Ms. Bustier's class, Alya immediately tries to volunteer Marinette to move up to the front, ignoring her wishes the same way the class did in 'Chameleon'. Unlike that incident, however, Alya's attempt to speak for Marinette is quickly shut down, and the class works together to come up with an arrangement ''everyone'' can agree with.
* ''Fanfic/WeightOffYourShoulder'': During a lecture about the importance of [[TurnTheOtherCheek turning the other cheek]] and [[EasilyForgiven forgiving Chloe]] for being [[TheUnapologetic an unapologetic bully]], Ms. Bustier insisted that "the Marinettes of the world" needed to lead by example. After [[HeelRealization realizing]] what a terrible enabler she was, Ms. Bustier apologizes to Marinette, capping it off by rephrasing her original sentiment:
-->'''Ms. Bustier:''' The Marinettes of the world deserve better than dealing with the Chloes of the world.

* ''Fanfic/FeralnetteAUBigFatBreak'': In one of the first pieces for the series, Marinette grabs an akumatizing butterfly and ''dares'' Hawkmoth to go through with it, declaring that "Every leash has two ends! I just have to pull until I find where you're holding it!" This sentiment is later echoed by [[spoiler:Verity Queen]], who uses their own akumatization to try and divine his location.

-->'''CC:''' "Yes! I hereby accept the terms of your contract!"

-->'''Voldemort:''' Well there's an interesting look. So... fierce. No fear like before. Reminds me of your father. ''[chuckles]'' Yes, you've no doubt been told that you have your mother's eyes. Even I noticed, and I didn't even know them that well! Of course, it's hard for me to forget the details of the night I died. Anyway, it is true that you have your mother's eyes, but that look... that look is your father's. It's the same look he had right before I killed him. Defiant until the end, he died like a Gryffindor. He died like a fool.
* Happens several times in ''Fanfic/KyonBigDamnHero'', most notably [[spoiler:after the student council calls Kyon to question him for fighting in the high school grounds.]]

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'''Haruhi:''' ''[after barging in the room]'' Trying to pick us apart by calling out my underlings when I'm not around, eh? Well, you've got a lot to learn! A challenge against one of us is a challenge against all of us!

* ''Almanac Chronicles'' ends with one from a quote from the AlternateTimeline from the trilogy's second movie. When Biff married Lorraine, he stated "third time's the charm". [[spoiler:After killing Biff, she eventually married his son from a previous marriage and repeated Biff's line.]]

* In the ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'' Fanfic series ''Fanfic/{{Heirverse}}'', these are are everywhere both subtle and blatant. ''Lie'' and ''I love'' are this to each other and ''Heir'' and ''cwst'' are full of painful [[TearJerker Echoes]] to game.

* Relatively early in ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9663877/34/And-Another-Thing-I-Hate-About-You And Another Thing I Hate About You]]'' when Xander returns from an Expo in Las Vegas with Cordelia (whom he married), Buffy happily exclaims that he "brought back presents". After his JourneyToTheCenterOfTheMind, Xander brings back not only Cordelia but also, [[spoiler:Faith, Oz, Ampata and Cordelia's long dead dog]]. Xander tries to play it off by claiming that he "couldn't go on a trip and not bring back presents."

* In ''FanFic/WalkingInCircles'', the first time Evelyn talked to Solas, she asks “Do you have anything that you wish to keep?” His answer was “My pendant.” as that necklace held the most personal value to him. Much later, when he remembers that question again while fighting a Templar who hurt Evelyn, his answer this time is “You (Evelyn).” as she looks on, [[RuleOfSymbolism wearing the very same pendant on her neck]].

-->'''RICK''': "Y'know, years ago when I first met you, I thought you were a boozy slacker in need of a proper spine."\\
'''JON''': "[[SarcasmMode Charming]]. Meaning you bloody changed your mind since?"\\
'''RICK''' (''smiling''): "Yeah, kinda." \\

-->'''JON''': "You know, Rick, years ago when I first met you, I thought you were a stupid cowboy with all the emotional capacity of a brick."\\
'''RICK''': "Okay. Figures. So that means you changed your mind since then, huh?"\\
'''JON''' (grinning): "Oh, rather."

-->'''Izuku:''' "I — I looked at you and... I moved without thinking."

--> Burro sighed. “Not to cast aspersions upon your antiquated and barbaric model of hereditary rule – no offence intended, lad – but Equestria doesn't work that way. Not like Bovaland. They've known nothing but Celestia for a thousand years. The mechanisms of royalty and feudal rule don't mean squat to them. They'll fight for Celestia, no matter who's on the throne and waving legalese at them.”

* ''Legacy of the Rasengan: Naruto'': "Deception is an essential ability that all shinobi must have." Said by Sakura both times. The first is when she answers a question in class. The second after she royally fucks up with Naruto (stole something special to Naruto) and realizes he was using the sentiment to appear as the dead-last.
* ''Two Halves'': Naruto asks Hinata this question after they leave Konoha and before they go back: "Do you still want to be my partner?".

* In ''FanFic/ThisBites'':

* ''Fanfic/QuietSnow''

** In "Yagami and Hanamura," Yosuke says that he has "two very important things to say" to Shizuka- admitting that he was jealous of her and making a LoveConfession to her. In Chapter 6, Yukiko uses the same phrase regarding her decision to stay in Inaba and her own LoveConfession, and Shizuka notices the familiar phrasing.

* In ''FanFic/TheMysterionMythos'', [[spoiler:Karen [=McCormick=]]] gets a ''spectacular'' one when [[spoiler:saving Kenny's life from the Cthulhu cultists who are planning to sacrifice his girlfriend to turn him into TheAntichrist]].

* The first story in the ''FanFic/DoubleAgentVader'' series has Darth Vader on a [[ReassignedToAntarctica mission to Tattooine]] overhearing a story he remembered from his past involving a legendary trickster who freed the slaves via a ScheherezadeGambit. The trickster of lore bore the name Ekkreth, which translated to Sky Walker (of which Vader’s family drew its surname), and after a [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre conversation]] with the [[MaybeMagicMaybeMundane storyteller]], he reports in late to the Emperor.
--> "Sorry, my Master," said Ekkreth, "I need more time."

* Done a few times in ''FanFic/TheApprenticeTheStudentAndTheCharlatan''.

* MeaningfulEcho:

* In ''Fanfic/{{Luminosity}}'', Bella tells a person who wants to be a vampire that being bitten -- which is a requisite for turning -- is "''not fun''". She is quoting, Alice, but the echo comes when [[spoiler:Elspeth]] is with the werewolves. When saying that a friend is probably going to be ill for a week:
-->'''Brooke:''' Bites are ''not fun''.

* In her debut episode of ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'', [[TheMagnificent the Great and Powerful Trixie]] started her magic show (which ended up being her humiliating anyone who challenged her) with the phrase [[LargeHam "Watch in awe as The Great and Powerful Trixie performs the most spectacular feats of magic ever witnessed by pony eyes!"]]. At the climax of ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7216936/2/To_Forgive_is_Equine To Forgive Is Equine]]'', she says it again, only this time [[spoiler:it's in a much more heartwarming context as it's to mentally prepare herself to perform an extremely difficult spell which, at this point, is the only thing that can save Twilight Sparkle's life.]] Her stage name even becomes this whenever it's said after we know where she got it. [[spoiler:It was her deceased father's pet name for her and a way to dedicate her shows to his memory.]]
* The ''Franchise/BackToTheFuture'' fanfic "Almanac Chronicles" ends with one from a quote from the AlternateTimeline from the trilogy's second movie. When Biff married Lorraine, he stated "third time's the charm". [[spoiler:After killing Biff, she eventually married his son from a previous marriage and repeated Biff's line.]]
* An example similar to the second listed echo for ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'' happens in doujin, in which Kakashi reflects on his ninja career, and believes that he failed to adequately instruct Sasuke and pass on his teacher, the Fourth Hokage's example. Naruto then repeats his line about not letting his comrades die, causing Kakashi to realize that he may not have gotten through to Sasuke, but Naruto is following his example.
* ''Legacy of the Rasengan: Naruto'': "Deception is an essential ability that all shinobi must have." Said by Sakura both times. The first is when she answers a question in class. The second after she royally fucks up with Naruto (stole something special to Naruto) and realizes he was using the sentiment to appear as the dead-last.
* ''Two Halves'': Naruto asks Hinata this question after they leave Konoha and before they go back: "Do you still want to be my partner?".
* In ''Literature/TheHungerGames'' fanfiction ''Fanfic/SomeSemblanceOfMeaning'', this device is used more than once. However, the most notable occasion would be when Vale reuses [[spoiler:the "bedtime story" she told her district partner Kit on his deathbed, about a "place without districts"]] in the climax of the story, only this time, she is [[spoiler:defying the Capitol, knowing very well that she will die for it]].
* Used in ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7002492/1/It-s-All-in-the-Details It's All in the Details]]'', a ''Series/{{Supernatural}}'' fanfic where Castiel at the end of Season Six goes back in time to the end of Season Two to change history; during his time in the past, he allows Jimmy Novak, his Vessel, to talk with Jimmy's past self in this new timeline, and later meets with his own parallel self, with both Jimmy and Castiel having similar introductions to their younger selves;
-->'''Past Jimmy:''' Why the hell are you wearing my trenchcoat?\\
'''Vessel Jimmy:''' Because I'm you, you idiot.\\
'''Past Castiel in Claire:''' Who are you, who have taken her father?\\
'''Castiel:''' I'm you... dumb-butt.
* Relatively early in ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9663877/34/And-Another-Thing-I-Hate-About-You And Another Thing I Hate About You]]'' when Xander returns from an Expo in Las Vegas with Cordelia (whom he married), [[Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer Buffy]] happily exclaims that he "brought back presents". After his JourneyToTheCenterOfTheMind, Xander brings back not only Cordelia but also, [[spoiler:Faith, Oz, Ampata and Cordelia's long dead dog]]. Xander tries to play it off by claiming that he "couldn't go on a trip and not bring back presents."
* In chapter 14 of ''Fanfic/FairyTalesAndHokum'', this exchange happens:
-->'''RICK''': "Y'know, years ago when I first met you, I thought you were a boozy slacker in need of a proper spine."\\
'''JON''': "[[SarcasmMode Charming]]. Meaning you bloody changed your mind since?"\\
'''RICK''' (''smiling''): "Yeah, kinda." \\
And in chapter 17 Jonathan returns the favour:
-->'''JON''': "You know, Rick, years ago when I first met you, I thought you were a stupid cowboy with all the emotional capacity of a brick."\\
'''RICK''': "Okay. Figures. So that means you changed your mind since then, huh?"\\
'''JON''' (grinning): "Oh, rather."

* Earlier in ''Apartment Gensokyo'', it was noted that "interesting" was Reimu's favorite word and, from time to time, she would say it when describing something. Later, in the final chapter, she says it a final time.
* In ''Fanfic/TheSecondTry'', Asuka told [[spoiler:her daughter Aki]] "Cry when you feel sad. Laugh when you're happy." so that latter wouldn't become a StepfordSmiler. [[spoiler:When they're finally reunited at the end, Asuka tells her "Smile when you're happy. Cry when you're sad, [[TearsOfJoy and do both when you're happier than you've ever been]]."]]
* In ''Volume VII'' of the supercrossover fanfic ''Fanfic/TheTerminatorsArmyOfLegend'', Alex "serenades" Ruby with [[Music/{{Gorillaz}} "On Melancholy Hill"]]... [[spoiler:He sings it to her (or tries to) ''again'' as she's dying in ''Volume X''.]]

* ''The Sanctuary Telepath'': John jokingly says to Janine that he "has the best sister in the world" when she tells that she'll cover for him and Helen. Almost a century later, when she saves him from the energy elemental he repeats and this time, really means it.
* In ''FanFic/ThisBites'':
** Robin tricks Cross into seeing her in her underwear because "It's an older sister's job to embarrass her younger siblings." A few chapters later, Cross finally gets his revenge on Robin that he hinted at back during the Alabasta arc by giving her a noogie.
--->'''Cross''': It's a younger brother's job to embarrass his older sister.
** Earlier, Luffy assures Cross he ''does'' belong with the Straw Hat Pirates, by listing everything the rubber-man can't do by himself in a CallBack to Arlong Park, to make Cross understand ''he'' can do that his captain is unable to.
--->'''Luffy:''' I can't cook. I can't predict the weather, I can't swing a sword, and I can't lie. And I'm not that smart, either.
* In the ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark'' fic ''FanFic/TheMysterionMythos'', [[spoiler:Karen [=McCormick=]]] gets a ''spectacular'' one when [[spoiler:saving Kenny's life from the Cthulhu cultists who are planning to sacrifice his girlfriend to turn him into TheAntichrist]].
-->'''[[spoiler:Karen]]:''' [[spoiler:Kenny [=McCormick=] is off limits.]]
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11324421/14/The-Ever-Twisting-Wind-The-Lightning-Thief The Ever Twisting Wind: The Lightning Thief]]'', Andi comforts Annabeth over her family issues by telling her they aren't worth it if they cannot see how amazing she is. Later, after Andi finally quits the Dursleys, Annabeth realizes how upset she is about their treatment of her and gently tells her:
-->'''Annabeth:''' If they can't see what an amazing person you are, they aren't worth it. Someone very wise told me that once.
* In the ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition'' fanfic ''FanFic/WalkingInCircles'', the first time Evelyn talked to Solas, she asks “Do you have anything that you wish to keep?” His answer was “My pendant.” as that necklace held the most personal value to him. Much later, when he remembers that question again while fighting a Templar who hurt Evelyn, his answer this time is “You (Evelyn).” as she looks on, [[RuleOfSymbolism wearing the very same pendant on her neck]].
* ''Fanfic/AdviceAndTrust'': During the battle against Zeruel, Rei shouted "You... will not... harm them... I... will... not... permit... it!" while defending Asuka and Shinji. She shouts the exact same thing when protecting Kaworu from Armisael. In both cases, this happened soon after [[spoiler: she realized she was in love with the person she was defending.]]

* In ''Fanfic/WhereTalentGoesToDie'', after the first class trial ends, [[ThePerfectionist Mitamura]], TheLeader of the group, promises to ensure that no more murders happen, and after she leaves, Miura says that Mitamura is "asking the impossible of herself." Four Chapters and four murders later, Miura, now TheLeader of the group [[spoiler:after Mitamura's execution]], starts to express the same desire, but Edogawa tells her, "You'd be asking the impossible of yourself, just like Mitamura-san did."
** In the Epilogue, after Kaori shares her thoughts on adulthood, Sae jokingly says, "Spoken like a true adult. Maybe I should call you 'Kaori-san' from now on," only for Kaori to nonchalantly invite her to go right ahead. At the very end, [[spoiler:after Kaori and Sae get married]], after Sae shares her thoughts on marriage, Kaori jokingly says. "Spoken like a true adult. Maybe I should call you 'Sae-san' from now on," only for Sae to point out that they call each other "Kaori-san" and "Sae-san" all the time these days.
* The first story in the FanFic/DoubleAgentVader series has Darth Vader on a [[ReassignedToAntarctica mission to Tattooine]] overhearing a story he remembered from his past involving a legendary trickster who freed the slaves via a ScheherezadeGambit. The trickster of lore bore the name Ekkreth, which translated to Sky Walker (of which Vader’s family drew its surname), and after a [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre conversation]] with the [[MaybeMagicMaybeMundane storyteller]], he reports in late to the Emperor.
--> “Sorry, my Master,” said Ekkreth, “I need more time.”
* Done a few times in ''FanFic/TheApprenticeTheStudentAndTheCharlatan''.
** First, when Twilight is confronting Nova about him choosing to hang onto his hate of a pony they are talking to, Nova is confused by why Twilight cares so much. Twilight at first CannotSpitItOut, but eventually she just exclaims "Because I love you, damn it!" Fast forward a few chapters and Nova is currently on the receiving end of a barrage of questions from his father, trying to get him to admit the feelings he's been slowly coming to terms with for Twilight. When asked why he is so torn up at the though that he might have hurt her, he finally exclaims "Because I love her, damn it!"
** Second (and third), during a date, Nova sinks into a moment of depression, wanting to know why Twilight chose him, out of everyone. Twilight begins with "[[Film/TheLastJedi Every word of what you've just said was wrong]] and then some," before systematically taking apart his self-criticism and turning it right around, detailing just ''why'' she chose him, before ending with "''That'' is why I chose you. ''That'' is why I ''love'' you." When Nova and Twilight finally repair things following the latter encounter (in short, Twilight was made to believe Nova was cheating on her, but he never was; it was the main antagonist trying to divide them), Twilight blames herself for it all because she never took the time to hear him out, and is incredibly harsh on herself. As she did with him, Nova replies with "Everything you just said was wrong and then some," takes apart every single self-criticism, and ends with "''That'' is why I'm here for you. ''That'' is why I ''love'' you." What follows is the BigDamnKiss.
* ''Fanfic/CatsInTheCradle'': At the start of the fic, when Kyoko asks why Makoto's willing to share so much about himself with someone he's just met, Makoto asks, "Why wouldn't I?", before expressing the hope that he and Kyoko can be friends. At the end, during Sayaka and Makoto's wedding, Sayaka asks if she can stay in touch with Kyoko, if Kyoko would like, and Kyoko says, "Why wouldn't I?"
* In ''Fanfic/TheDragonThatWillPierceTheHeavens'', Hikari [[Manga/FairyTail Dragneel]] spent more than forty chapters supporting the [[Manga/OnePiece Straw Hats]], both as a crew and individually, without asking for anything in return. When her own past catches up to her in [[spoiler:the Heartfilia arc]], the crew repays the favor with multiple of these, echoing when she had comforted them in times of need. It's enough to drive Hikari to tears, and truly free her from [[spoiler:the weight of her father's abuse]], ultimately allowing her to move on.
* ''Fanfic/CodePrime'' has the finale of R1 have [[WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime the Primes dwelling in the Matrix]] tell [[Anime/CodeGeass CC]] that in exchange for CC [[spoiler:granting Optimus Prime a Geass]], she must do everything in her power to help him. CC unintentionally quotes her latest contractor in response.
-->'''CC:''' "Yes! I hereby accept the terms of your contract!"

* ''Fanfic/CodePrime'' has the finale of R1 have [[WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime Alpha Trion tell [[Anime/CodeGeass CC]] that in exchange for CC [[spoiler:granting Optimus Prime a Geass]], she must do everything in her power to help him. CC unintentionally quotes her latest contractor in response.