To Love Ru #3-4

When swimsuits start vanishing during the school beach trip, Lala and Rito dive into the surf to uncover the culprit—only to find a baby dolphin trying to get help for its stranded parent. Amid the waves and laughter, an unlikely bond forms between human and creature, testing the limits of understanding and kindness.

In "Trouble 18: Charge! The Secret Flower Garden," Saruyama Kenichi finds himself caught in a whirlwind of chaos as the boys’ late-night plan to sneak into the girls’ room spirals into an unexpected chase. With a teacher hot on their heels and the girls returning sooner than expected, Kenichi’s only refuge is a blanket—and a very awkward moment with Haruna.

In a quiet moment under Haruna’s blanket, Rito overhears the girls talking about him—his heart races as Lala calls him the most dependable person in the entire universe.

In the quiet glow of evening, Ren wrestles with his feelings for Lala while Haruna walks her dog nearby. A sudden stumble brings them together in an unexpected moment, and Rito arrives just in time to witness it — leaving the air thick with unspoken tension.

When Rito suspects Ren of chasing after Lala—again—his jealousy boils over, leading to a heated confrontation. Risa and Mio, ever the mischievous matchmakers, step in with a dare: the first to kiss Lala on the lips wins, and the loser must back off.

In "Trouble 23: The Smooch Scramble," Rito and Ren are thrown into a playful yet chaotic competition by Risa and Mio to see who can kiss Lala first—leading them to a karaoke club where things quickly spiral into awkward, unintended moments. What starts as a lighthearted dare takes a surprising turn when Rito and Ren accidentally end up kissing, leaving everyone—including the judges—caught off guard.

Saruyama Kenichi’s plan for the Sainan High School Festival takes a playful turn when his class decides to run an Animal Cafe—complete with adorable, revealing costumes for the girls. With last year’s Festival Queen Saki watching closely, the spotlight on Lala’s growing fame stirs up a mix of envy and amusement, setting the stage for a lighthearted clash of personalities.

In "Trouble 25: The Queen's Temptation," Saruyama Kenichi finds himself caught in the middle of a playful rivalry as Saki tries to outdo Lala in Rito’s attention—only to be met with Rito’s full focus on decorating the classroom with Haruna. The mix of jealousy, awkward attempts at romance, and Kenichi’s quiet observation turns an ordinary school day into a whirlwind of comedic tension.

When the Sainan Festival turns into a chaotic spectacle, Saki’s insect-themed cafe struggles to draw crowds against the wildly popular Animal Cafe. With Saruyama Kenichi overseeing the chaos and Principal watching closely, Saki takes a bold, high-stakes bet against Lala—daring her to outshine her in the most unorthodox way yet. The competition heats up fast, with skimpy outfits and fierce rivalry turning the festival into a full-blown spectacle neither of them expected.

Rito’s day takes a chaotic turn when a mishap with Haruna leaves him scrambling to make amends, only to be handed a watering can that feels like a small victory. Back home, his forgotten birthday unfolds in a surprise gathering, where Lala presents him with a rare, towering monster plant—its care now his newest, unexpected responsibility.

When Lala’s latest invention accidentally shrinks Rito to just 8 cm, she’s left scrambling to hide him during gym class—her shirt the only place to stash him. With her gym suit lacking pockets and school rules no help, the situation grows more frantic by the minute. Celine makes a brief cameo as the chaos unfolds.

When Lala’s gym class leap sends tiny Rito flying across the school grounds, he’s caught in a whirlwind of accidental encounters—narrowly avoiding a playful dog and a group of giggling schoolgirls. The chaos unfolds in a series of quick, funny misadventures before the strange effect finally fades.

In "Trouble 30: A Modest Change," Lala’s sudden modesty throws Rito off balance—especially when she starts acting strangely sick. With a fever and a mysterious condition called "reversal fever," the school nurse Mikado steps in, revealing a secret life as a healer for alien visitors. As Lala’s odd behavior unfolds, Rito can’t help but wonder what’s really behind her change—especially when the cure comes with its own surprises.

When Lala’s latest invention causes chaos at school, Rito finally snaps and yells at her to consider his feelings—only for Lala to storm off in tears. Later, she seeks comfort from Haruna, asking to spend the night at her place.

In a lighthearted moment during an overnight stay, Lala and Haruna share stories about Rito’s middle school days, revealing glimpses of his past that surprise and intrigue them. As the night unfolds, a quiet revelation about Rito’s actions leaves Lala reflecting in a way she didn’t expect.

When Saki hosts a Christmas party at her vacation manor, she springs a surprise: a gift swap with a twist. Hidden presents and clever booby-traps turn the festive gathering into a chaotic hunt, leaving Saruyama Kenichi and Motemitsu scrambling to keep up with the playful chaos.

In "Trouble 34: Heavy Christmas," Saki’s holiday prank spiral reaches absurd new heights as she sets elaborate traps to humiliate Lala—only for Lala to effortlessly dodge or dismantle each one, all while amassing a mountain of gifts. When Saki pulls out a mustard-bullet gun, the chaos escalates fast, ending in a surprise twist when Lala helps improve the weapon—only for Saki to accidentally blow up the vacation manor.