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Stories thrive on Conflict, and to have conflict, a story must have at least two combatants. Typically, although the moral distinctions between one combatant and the other can be as clear and simple or murky and vague as one likes, we in the audience will be inclined to take sides and wish for one combatant (the hero) to prevail over the other (the villain). If the hero wins, we'll usually consider this a Happy Ending, and if the villain wins, we'll usually see this as a Downer Ending. Needless to say, this is an Ending Tropes, so expect spoilers. Examples of Win Win Ending include:

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  • Stories thrive on Conflict, and to have conflict, a story must have at least two combatants. Typically, although the moral distinctions between one combatant and the other can be as clear and simple or murky and vague as one likes, we in the audience will be inclined to take sides and wish for one combatant (the hero) to prevail over the other (the villain). If the hero wins, we'll usually consider this a Happy Ending, and if the villain wins, we'll usually see this as a Downer Ending. Needless to say, this is an Ending Tropes, so expect spoilers. Examples of Win Win Ending include:
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  • Stories thrive on Conflict, and to have conflict, a story must have at least two combatants. Typically, although the moral distinctions between one combatant and the other can be as clear and simple or murky and vague as one likes, we in the audience will be inclined to take sides and wish for one combatant (the hero) to prevail over the other (the villain). If the hero wins, we'll usually consider this a Happy Ending, and if the villain wins, we'll usually see this as a Downer Ending. Conflict, however, does not always turn out to be a simple zero-sum game where someone has to lose in order for someone else to win. Sometimes, though a hero and villain's goals are seemingly irreconcilable, they can work out a compromise to their mutual benefit. Sometimes, heroes and villains can find a way to bypass each other on the way to achieving their goals. Sometimes rain falls on the just and the unjust alike, and both manage to bring in a good harvest. In short, some stories end in victory for the heroes and villains alike. In many ways, this ending is likely to qualify as one of the happiest versions of the Happy Ending. Compare Sweet and Sour Grapes, which may contribute to this ending for either or both combatants. It may also be especially common in stories where both sides are Only in It For the Money and there's more than one way to get paid. This might also be the result of Cut Lex Luthor a Check if it happens because the villain decides to cash in on his legitimate (or not-so-legitimate) talents. Needless to say, this is an Ending Tropes, so expect spoilers. Examples of Win Win Ending include:
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