Meimi Haneoka is 14 years old.
By day, she is a happy student of St. Paulia School.
But at night, she becomes the thief, St. Tail, to do good deeds...
for all who ask for help from Seira, a nun in training.
Looking to capture the elusive St. Tail is an amateur detective...
and Meimi's classmate, Asuka Jr.
And Meimi? She may have more than a bit of interest in such a determined boy...
I Hate Wedding Veils
So what are you going to do?
Are you going home?
Well, I guess I'll go with you.
Thank you! Now that it's decided, let's hurry!
Oh! It's already full!
It sure is popular. Shall we come another day?
No way!
I didn't get any last time and today, I wanna eat some chocolate chip!
You're acting very immature.
Yeah, just like a child!
Your obsession with ice cream proves your lack of maturity.
Keep your opinion to yourself!
It's popular with college girls, too, you know!
Those college girls are just as immature as you.
Just who are "you" calling immature?
Look who's talking!
You're barely out of diapers!
Should we teach him how to have fun?
Um... I... Goodbye!
I'm sorry.
Heaven's punishment.
But still...
Here.
It's nothing.
But...
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
It's all right.
Meimi...
What is it?
See ya!
Oh, welcome home!
I'm back.
What's the matter Meimi? You don't look very happy.
The happiness of a family comes from healthy greetings.
Let's try again! Welcome home!
I'm back!!
My new trick...
Meimi!
Looks like she's in a bad mood.
Maybe she did badly on a test?
What's that jerk's problem?
Oh, Ruby, I'm sorry!
I didn't mean to snap at you.
Why am I so irritated?
He's not supposed to mean anything to me and still...
I don't get it.
I don't even know why I feel this way.
How annoying!
God, please grant my wish. Thank you.
I'm so glad...
Yeah.
Oh, there you are.
Oh, how beautiful! It's a wedding veil, right?
It's really pretty.
Papa, why is it here?
Who is it for?
Does it make you happy, Sayaka?
The wedding veil is for you.
For me?
It's a gift from your fiance.
Isn't it wonderful, Sayaka?
Yes, isn't it?
Meimi, Seira, good morning!
Good morning!
Good morning.
What's the matter Meimi? You don't look too happy.
Maybe she's found that special someone!
Who is it? Who is it?
Today is an important day...
but you haven't prepared for it at all, am I wrong?
That's right...
Oh no! I haven't prepared either!
I'm sure you're well prepared, aren't you, Seira?
Tell me, tell me!
Studying is something one must do on their own.
That's harsh.
That's just how she is.
You've got ten minutes until class starts.
Excuse us...
Seniors...
They're the badminton club freshmen.
Aren't they cute?
Oh... that girl is...
That's Sayaka Shinomiya.
She's cute and really popular.
I hear she lives in an old mansion at the edge of town.
Hey, I wonder what she's staring at so intensely.
You're right. She's staring pretty hard.
So the wedding veil is a token of your engagement?
Yes, but... I've never even met him.
My parents arranged the engagement themselves.
You poor thing.
On top of that I...
There's someone else I'm in love with!
Oh, I see.
I don't want to be engaged to a stranger!
If only that veil would disappear!
Please!
Please give me the strength to dissolve this engagement.
May the blessings of God be with you.
And there's nothing Sayaka can do about it?
It seems that way.
All right! St. Tail shall steal that wedding veil!
Even if the person Sayaka is in love with is Asuka Jr.?
Gross! What terrible taste!
What are you going to do Meimi?
Why are you asking me something like that?
Then you don't mind?
Of course not! St. Tail never has second thoughts!
I'll steal that wedding veil, no matter what!
Just as I thought.
So you see, they completely disregarded a young girl's feelings.
It's unforgivable. Isn't that right, Ruby?
"Tonight, I'm going to steal a wedding veil from...
the Shinomiya residence."
What?!
What's all that noise this early in the morning?
It's a vocal warm up!
Forget it. Music doesn't run in our family.
Is that right?
I know I told her to keep me informed, but...
I guess I won't wash my face.
Hey, what are you doing? Hurry up and eat.
Look, I made a really good sunny-side-up egg today.
I don't want any.
What's with you?
When you make them, you grumble if anything is left on the plate.
I don't want to eat!
A growing boy like you?
If I eat, the note might dissapear.
I've just got some stuff going on!
What, you found yourself a girlfriend?
Don 't be stupid!
Why do you keep your back turned? When you talk to somebody, face them!
I've got stuff going on so... see you!
Is that really St. Tail's note?
That's amazing!
Sure is.
But you're a real idiot, having slept through her writing it on your face.
Shut up!
Let me touch it real quick!
Stupid! Don't touch it! Your hands are dirty!
How silly...
Hey, come on.
Cut it out, you idiot! Knock it off! She's mine! I'm gonna get her!
What was that?
But why?
Even if the person Sayaka is in love with is Asuka Jr.?
Coming!
Asuka...
Hi.
...therefore I'd appreciate you letting me stake the place out.
Uhm...
Are you sure about this?
There's no doubt about it!
St. Tail has never gone back on a warning or failed in a caper.
If you take her lightly, you'll be in a terrible situation.
Let's go over the plan for this evening.
On top of getting the veil stolen, I can win over Asuka Jr., too.
If this is the case, I wish Miss Thief could come every night.
Well, time to work. Gotta help those in trouble.
What's the matter?
I thought I heard something in the yard.
I think someone's out there.
In situations like this it's usually a cat.
Meow.
You're right. Just a cat.
She's my daughter, all right.
Lord, forgive me, for I use no gimmick or trick.
One!
Two!
Three!
May the blessings of God be with us.
Well, then...
Are you really going Meimi?
I'm going!
If I were Sayaka, I wouldn't want an engagement like that, either!
If the veil is returned, I'm sure the engagement will be called off.
Can you do it, St. Tail?
Without a doubt, if it's God's will!
This "Tail" thief is probably thinking of entering through the attic.
So I'm going to stand watch in the room directly below the attic, for an ambush.
But, what if she enters from a different place?
If I say she's coming through here, that's how it will be.
I've met up with her many times and I know what to expect.
Are you absolutely sure it's okay?
Papa, don't be rude to Asuka Jr.!
Papa, Mama, will you wait outside? Asuka and I will keep watch here.
I'm sorry.
Well, it's true.
I'm sure you'll be able to catch her!
What's all this?
Okay, just watch!
There's something odd...
St. Tail never steals without a reason.
Why would she want to steal a wedding veil?
Well that's...
Mr. Asuka!
The inner courtyard...!
Hurry and do something!
Even if she uses a decoy or some sort of camouflage...
there's nothing to worry about!
I'm not such a dimwit that I'd be caught with the same trick twice.
He's not falling for my tricks. How boring.
Well, if he's looking for a challenge, I'll give him one!
The security is pretty bad. No guards or anything so far.
The wedding veil and Asuka Jr. are waiting just for me!
One small setback.
But, with the veil right in front of me, I can't back down now!
St. Tail! You've taken the bait!
Applause!
Applause, my foot! That's no fair! You idiot!
Let me go! She's going to get away!
But I'm scared!
Let go!
Miss Thief, take it away!
Let me go!
She's gonna escape!
I don 't care!
Stealing this veil means Sayaka's engagement will be called off.
It's the right thing to do, but...
She's mine!
I'm gonna catch her!
Darn it!
Wait! Answer me one question! Why are you stealing that?!
Are you just a thief, after all?!
Haven 't you always stolen to help those in trouble?!
How about you?!
How about you? Why don't you ever understand how a girl feels?!
If you want to know who the troubled one is, ask Sayaka!
You super-dingbat!
Ding... bat?
She got away again.
I won't give up! I'll never give in to you!
Darn it!
So, St. Tail dissolved the engagement?
She returned the wedding veil to the sender's house.
Then, he got angry and called off the engagement.
Thank you very much, Asuka Jr.
Hey, it's not right to thank me.
But I'm so happy!
Stop it.
C'mon... cut it out!
Excuse me.
What is it?
Haneoka, what are you doing? Hey! Hold it!
Darn it, why am I always chasing after...
What is it? What's so funny?
What have you written?
It's best you don't know.
"I hate you!"
Hey, Haneoka!