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[[folder:''My Darling's Embrace'']]
* Rintaro proving his chops once again in both Kurisu and Faris's routes by acting as a human shield to protect them from Shido and his goons.
* Suzuha and [[BewareTheNiceOnes Mayuri]] standing up for themselves when they verbally shut down Daru's {{Flanderized}} versions of them in his script for the [=MayQueen=] PV.
* Moeka getting to showcase her talents as a professional writer in several cases: Fixing Daru's script to the point where the lab mems support it and writing an expository article to help turn the tide against Shido in Faris's route. And, in her own route, being the author of a best-selling cell phone novel.
* Shido getting his comeuppance in Faris's route when Rintaro and Daru reveal they've obtained hard evidence of his lawbreaking actions involved in trying to build his "empire" in Akihabara.
* Luka and Rintaro teaming up to defeat Fafnir in his route. A serious TookALevelInBadass moment for Luka.
* A two-for-one during the pool scene in Mayuri's route: Kurisu being able to back up her claims at being a good swimmer and Mayuri saving Rintaro from drowning.

* Suzuha and [[BewareTheNiceOnes Mayuri]] standing up for themselves when they verbally shut down Daru's Flanderized versions of them in his script for the [=MayQueen=] PV.

* Rintaro SpottingTheThread and following Luka back after catching Luka's lie of being "used" to Time Leaping despite having claimed to have Leapt only once, followed by Luka convincing Okabe to let her send the D-Mail that will turn her back into a guy and to not give up on saving Mayuri.

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* Okabe gets one during the brief time he's female!Ruka's boyfriend. After a disastrous time courtesy of trying to follow a dating manual, he decides to re-do their final day and delivers the BadassBoast of, "This time, we're going to do it my way!" It doubles as a SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment|s}}.

[[caption-width-right:350:''[[spoiler: Good hunting. [[HesBack El.]] [[HeroicSecondWind Psy.]] [[EarnYourHappyEnding Kongroo]].]]'']]

* Suzuha showing up [[BigDamnHeroes out of the blue]] in episode 13, knocking out five SERN assassins in a split second before getting into a MexicanStandoff with [[spoiler: Moeka.]]
* After Okabe asks everyone to gather near Suzuha's time machine in episode 16, they discuss who's Suzuha's father when [[TheDitz Mayuri]] correctly deduces that [[spoiler: Daru is indeed Suzuha's father via the photo of a badge Suzuha have, the time machine's model name and the fact that everyone doesn't have Suzuha's father personality traits with the exception of Daru who fits the criteria that she points out.]]
* When Okabe confronts Moeka at her apartment in episode 19, they immediately get into a physical fight over her phone which Okabe needs to undo the D-mail for [[spoiler: Mayuri's life.]] Okabe didn't hesitate to [[WouldHitAGirl give her a punch to her face]] to make her not only let go of her phone but in revenge for [[spoiler: Mayuri's death at her own hands.]]
* The entire ending of episode 23, beginning with [[spoiler: future!Okabe's]] message about how it IS possible to TakeAThirdOption and give hope for one last chance to avert the BadFuture. On top of that, there's just something ridiculously cool about [[spoiler: future!Okabe]]. Maybe it's the absolute confidence [[spoiler: he has in being able to [[TrickedOutTime trick out time]]]], maybe it's the BadassBack, or maybe it's the fact that this fellow simply radiates MagnificentBastard vibes, to the point that even Mayuri seems a bit smitten by him. THEN the visual novel's original [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYTZcuDZrr4 opening theme]] [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic "Sky-Clad Observer"]] kicks in as the message concludes, and serves as an incredibly awesome ThemeSongPowerUp as [[spoiler: the Hououin Kyouma persona]] [[HesBack returns]], and makes a speech that manages to turn what was once {{Narm}} into a BadassBoast on a level that would put [[Anime/CodeGeass Lelouch vi Britannia]] to shame.
** Also, the whole text of ''Sky-Clad Observer''. Assuming that the titular Observer ''gaining awareness'' is none other than [[spoiler: Hououin Kyouma returning from Okabe's subconscious]], according to a literal translation of the lyrics he basically TookALevelInBadass [[http://steins-gate.wikia.com/wiki/Skyclad_Observer becoming a blaspheme, being able to poke and prod at the Creation itself]] and abuse the Uncertainty principle to bend the whole space-time to his whims. Good thing that after all he's limiting himself at [[spoiler: bringing back Makise Kurisu and save the world from SERN and Nakabachi]].
** Bonus for [[spoiler: Hououin Kyouma's return]] managing to shock [[spoiler: even the SeenItAll hardened ActionGirl Suzuha]], who is stunned silent. To see a guy who has been psychologically traumatized beyond words over the course of the story, you can't help but feel so awesome and good about him earning back his own spirit at last.

-->[[spoiler: ''THE SONUVABITCH IS BACK IN THE GAME WITH A [[ThemeMusicPowerup THEME MUSIC POWER-UP]]!'']]
* The scene with Okabe, Kurisu and Dr. Nakabachi in the final episode, particularly [[spoiler: Okabe's emergency plan to recreate the episode 1 murder scene by getting himself stabbed]].
--> '''Okabe''': ''Run? Not just yet. The man's pulled his knife for a reason. I'm curious to see what it is.''
* The ending of the OVA, also serving double-duty as a SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment|s}}. InAWorld where far too many [[BelligerentSexualTension relationships between tsunderes]] CannotSpitItOut, are afflicted with PoorCommunicationKills syndrome, or are cursed to be forever stopped by MomentKiller[=s=], [[spoiler: Okabe's ability to look Kurisu in the eye and clearly, seriously, and calmly tell her he loves her]] is at GAR levels of awesome.

** Also, the whole text of ''Sky-Clad Observer''. Assuming that the titular Observer ''gaining awareness'' is none other than [[spoiler: Hououin Kyouma returning from Okabe's subconscious]], according to a literal translation of the lyrics he basically TookALevelInBadass [[http://steins-gate.wikia.com/wiki/Skyclad_Observer becoming a blaspheme, being able to poke and prod at the Creation itself]] and abuse the Uncertainty principle to bend the whole space-time to his whims. Good thing that afterall he's limiting himself at [[spoiler: bringing back Makise Kurisu and save the world from SERN and Nakabachi]]
** Bonus for [[spoiler: Hououin Kyouma's return]] managing to shock [[spoiler: even the SeenItAll hardened ActionGirl Suzuha]], who is stunned silent.

* The scene with Okabe, Kurisu and Dr. Nakabachi in the final episode, particularly [[spoiler:Okabe's emergency plan to recreate the episode 1 murder scene by getting himself stabbed]].

* J. Michael Tatum's performance as Okabe in the dub - quite a few call it his greatest performance in his career. As well, he helped write the script.

* The entire ending of episode 23, beginning with [[spoiler: future!Okabe's]] message about how it IS possible to TakeAThirdOption and give hope for one last chance to avert the BadFuture. On top of that, there's just something ridiculously cool about [[spoiler: future!Okabe]]. Maybe it's the absolute confidence [[spoiler: he has in being able to [[TrickedOutTime trick out time]]]], maybe it's the BadassBack, or maybe it's the fact that this fellow simply radiates MagnificentBastard vibes, to the point that even Mayuri seems a bit smitten by him. THEN the visual novel's original [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYTZcuDZrr4 opening theme]] [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome "Sky-Clad Observer"]] kicks in as the message concludes, and serves as an incredibly awesome ThemeSongPowerUp as [[spoiler: the Hououin Kyouma persona]] [[HesBack returns]], and makes a speech that manages to turn what was once {{Narm}} into a BadassBoast on a level that would put [[Anime/CodeGeass Lelouch vi Britannia]] to shame.

* The ending of the OVA, also serving double-duty as a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming. InAWorld where far too many [[BelligerentSexualTension relationships between tsunderes]] CannotSpitItOut, are afflicted with PoorCommunicationKills syndrome, or are cursed to be forever stopped by MomentKiller[=s=], [[spoiler: Okabe's ability to look Kurisu in the eye and clearly, seriously, and calmly tell her he loves her]] is at GAR levels of awesome.

* Okabe gets one during the brief time he's female!Ruka's boyfriend. After a disastrous time courtesy of trying to follow a dating manual, he decides to re-do their final day and delivers the BadassBoast of, "This time, we're going to do it my way!" It doubles as a HeartwarmingMoment.

** Also, the whole text of ''Sky-Clad Observer''. Assuming that the titular Observer ''gaining awareness'' is none other than [[spoiler: Hououin Kyouma returning from Okabe's subconscious]], according to a literal translation of the lyrics he basically TookALevelInBadass [[http://steins-gate.wikia.com/wiki/Skyclad_Observer becoming a blaspheme, satanic being able to poke and prod at the Creation itself]] and abuse the Uncertainty principle to bend the whole space-time to his whims. Good thing that afterall he's limiting himself at [[spoiler: bringing back Makise Kurisu and save the world from SERN and Nakabachi]]

* Okabe gets one during the brief time he's female!Ruka's boyfriend. After a disastrous time courtesy of trying to follow a dating manual, he decides to re-do their final day and delivers the BadassBoast of, "This time, we're going to do it my way!"

* J. Michael Tatum's performance as Okabe in the dub - quite a few call it his greatest performance in his career. As well, he helped write the script.

* J Michael Tatum's performance as Okabe in the dub- quite a few call it his greatest performance in his career. As well, he helped write the script.

* The ending of the OVA, also serving double-duty as a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming. InAWorld where far too many [[BelligerentSexualTension relationships between tsunderes]] CannotSpitItOut, are afflicted with PoorCommunicationKills syndrome, or are cursed to be forever stopped by MomentKiller[=s=], [[spoiler: Okabe's ability to look Kurisu in the eye and clearly, seriously, and calmly tell her he loves her]] is at GAR levels of awesome.

-->[[spoiler: ''THE SONUVABITCH IS BACK IN THE GAME WITH A THEME MUSIC POWER-UP!'']]

* The entire ending of episode 23, beginning with [[spoiler: future!Okabe's]] message about how it IS possible to TakeAThirdOption and give hope for one last chance to avert the BadFuture. On top of that, there's just something ridiculously cool about [[spoiler: future!Okabe]]. Maybe it's the absolute confidence [[spoiler: he has in being able to [[TrickedOutTime trick out time]]]], maybe it's the BadassBack, or maybe it's the fact that this fellow simply radiates MagnificentBastard vibes, to the point that even Mayuri seems a bit smitten by him. THEN the visual novel's original opening theme [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome "Sky-Clad Observer"]] kicks in as the message concludes, and serves as an incredibly awesome ThemeSongPowerUp as [[spoiler: the Hououin Kyouma persona]] [[HesBack returns]], and makes a speech that manages to turn what was once {{Narm}} into a BadassBoast on a level that would put [[Anime/CodeGeass Lelouch vi Britannia]] to shame.

* The scene with Okabe, Kurisu and Dr. Nakabachi in the final episode, particularly [[spoiler:Okabe's emergency plan to recreate the episode 1 murder scene by getting himself stabbed]].

** Hell, a poster on the Beast's Lair [[Franchise/Nasuverse Type-Moon]] [[http://forums.nrvnqsr.com/showthread.php/781-Steins-Gate?p=320368&viewfull=1#post320368 fan forum]] put it best:

* The entire ending of episode 23, beginning with [[spoiler: future!Okabe's]] message about how it IS possible to TakeAThirdOption and give hope for one last chance to avert the BadFuture. On top of that, there's just something ridiculously cool about [[spoiler: future!Okabe]]. Maybe it's the absolute confidence [[spoiler: he has in being able to [[TrickedOutTime trick out time]]]], maybe it's the BadassBack, or maybe it's the fact that this fellow simply radiates MagnificentBastard vibes, to the point that even Mayuri seems a bit smitten by him. THEN the visual novel's original opening theme [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome "Sky-Clad Observer"]] kicks in as the message concludes, and serves as an incredibly awesome ThemeSongPowerUp as [[spoiler: the Hououin Kyouma persona]] [[HesBack returns]], and makes a speech that manages to turn what was once {{Narm}} into a BadassBoast on a level that would put [[Anime/CodeGeass Lelouch vi Britannia]] to shame.

* The heroic return of [[spoiler:the Hououin Kyouma persona]] at the end of episode 23.
** Also, [[spoiler:future ]]Okarin from the same scene.

* The heroic return of [[spoilers:the Hououin Kyouma persona]] at the end of episode 23.
* The scene with Okabe, Kurisu and Dr. Nakabachi in the final episode, particularly [[spoilers:Okabe's emergency plan to recreate the episode 1 murder scene by getting himself stabbed]].