Good morning!
Good morning, Meimi.
Good morning.
Good morning. It's getting so cold these days.
Of course it is. Christmas is almost here.
Christmas. Wouldn't it be nice if it snowed?
It certainly would.
Has anybody noticed how quiet the class has gotten lately?
And the reason is right over there.
Asuka Jr.?
He hasn't received any notes from St. Tail lately.
And that's why he's been down in the dumps.
I understand how he feels. He misses the chase.
Is that why he's so gloomy? How silly.
Cheer up, Asuka Jr.!
Oh. It's only you, Haneoka.
How rude.
So what if St. Tail doesn't appear?
It only proves the world is at peace.
Shut up.
How can you jabber so much first thing in the morning?
That's why I can't stand the girls in this class.
What do you mean by that?
You're all nosy, loud-mouthed and unfeminine on top of that!
Okay, then tell me what's your ideal girl like, huh?!
Come on, tell me!
It's not you, that's for sure!
There's no such thing as the perfect girl.
Yes, there is! Take St. Tail, for example.
What's wrong with you? It's always St. Tail, St. Tail.
Idiot!
Meimi?
You moron! I hate you!
I'm St. Tail. And if I'm her, then why...
Surprise! The Large Lizard Santa Claus?!
Mayu, isn't it? There's no one here but me.
You can tell me your problem now.
Sister, Goh stole Tama from me.
Goh?
He's in my class and he's so mean.
I'm not even bothering him...
but he kicks my blocks and hits me with the ball.
And he's the one who stole your pet, Tama?
Uh huh.
Did you tell your mother?
But Mama hates animals. She said he should keep Tama.
I see.
I really love Tama.
I understand. Don't cry. I'm sure God will help you.
Really?
And that's the story.
Goh is really Gohta Ogasawara. He's five years old.
And he lives on the hill on the outskirts of town.
And what does Tama look like?
She's black in color and has a ribbon around her neck.
I think she'll be easy to spot.
Alright. I guess I'll go now.
Wait, what about a note to Asuka Jr.?
Forget it. Who cares about that promise?
That means you'll be breaking the promise.
I don't care!
Meimi...
He only thinks of St. Tail!
I'm not sending another note to that guy. Not ever!
The bully's room should be underneath me.
Pardon me.
So you're the little meany.
You'd better start thinking about how girls feel.
Or you'll end up like a certain blockhead I know.
Phew. Gee, I almost forgot. Now, where's that Tama?
Here Tama... Oh, Tama...
Black in color, with a ribbon. It can't be, can it?
TAMA Are you Tama? I thought you'd be a cute little black cat.
What'll I do? I'm too scared to touch it.
Which means I can't steal it.
This is ridiculous.
My reputation is at stake.
Tama, what's the matter?
Huh?
I'll call it quits for tonight. I've got to get away.
Detective Asuka, over there.
After her.
It's St. Tail! After her!
Oh no!
We've got her cornered now!
Look out!
I warned you.
Oh, damn!
Detective Asuka!
Don't hang on to me!
I can't help it.
Let go of me!
-Don't do that, sir! -Help, I'm sinking!
St. Tail appears! But what is her target?
The mystery thickens!
Detective Asuka misses the arrest by an inch!
It's been pretty long since St. Tail's last caper.
I heard your Dad came close to capturing her this time.
Isn't that right, Asuka?
Shut up! She never sent me a note!
That's not my fault.
Who does she think she's dealing with, anyway?!
Calm down, Asuka!
I was waiting for a note!
Why'd she do it without letting me know?!
What'll I do? It's all my fault.
Cheer up. I'm sure she just forgot her promise to you.
She's not like that! She'd never break her promise.
Then I'm sure she has a very good reason.
Just mind your own business!
I don't want to hear your ideas about St. Tail's motives!
What?! You'll never capture St. Tail, not in a million years!
Oh, be quiet! You don't know anything!
Oh, yes I do!
Liar!
Yes, I do! Because I'm St. Tail!
Meimi!
Huh? What was that about St. Tail?
Oh no...
Oh, brother, I can't believe I said that.
Ruby, do you think Asuka caught what I said?
SEIKA NEWS STATION
Good evening. This is the Seika News Station.
Our first story this evening features the city's Christmas Eve festivities...
Hey, you! How'd you get in here!
You shouldn't be here!
Mama, come look at this.
What is it, Papa?
Isn't that Meimi's classmate on TV?
Where?
Give me a break! I'll make it quick! See? It's that smart kid. The mayor's pride.
That's not possible right now! You're right. I wonder what he's doing.
Meimi!
Grump!
Ow! Get him!
Hey! Hey! That's my mic!
What is it, Mama?
St. Tail!
I have a message for St. Tail! Meet me tonight at Park A! Look, isn't that boy in your class?
I have a message for St. Tail! Meet me tonight at Park A!
I'll be waiting alone!
I'm doomed.
If you don't come, I'll reveal your identity...
...to the entire city!
There's no escaping those eyes.
Quick! Cut the cameras! Cut! You hear me?! I'll repeat it once more!
Please Stand By SEIKA TV
St. Tail, eh? I'll bet she's a beauty.
Just like when you were younger.
Hey, I'm still beautiful!
Meimi, what do you think?
Meimi? Huh?
You mustn't go. It's a bluff.
It might be one of Asuka Jr's. tricks.
You're right. Do you think I'm crazy?
If I'm going to be caught, I have this funny feeling...
it'd be better if Asuka was the one to catch me.
Meimi...
Do you think I shouldn't go, Seira?
It wouldn't do any good to stop you, would it?
But listen, Meimi.
You must never reveal your identity to him on your own.
You must take him by surprise as you've always done.
But...
We don't know how much he really knows, do we?
Besides, you have a job to do tonight.
I do?
Yes, for Mayu.
Oh, that's right. I haven't gotten Tama back yet.
Poor Mayu. She's been waiting anxiously for Tama.
You're right. But why does it have to be tonight?
The truth is, Mayu and her family are moving...
to another city far from here tomorrow, Christmas Day.
She's moving away?
Mayu, just forget about it.
That's why tonight is the last chance you have.
Alright, Seira.
Let's give her an unforgettable Christmas.
Yes.
Meimi, when the time comes that you're captured, we'll go together.
Lord, forgive me for I use no gimmick or trick.
One!
Two!
Three!
May the blessings of God be with us!
Maybe she wasn't watching TV.
Snow... It's going to be a white Christmas. Brr... it's freezing.
Well, I guess she's not going to show.
What's that? St. Tail!
You must take him by surprise, as you've always done.
I don't know what good it'll do but...
It's Show Time!
What is this?
Will you stop? I've had enough of this!
Why do you think I left that cell phone over there?!
Listen! I'm not leaving here, so you can just relax!
Did you hear me?
Yes! But you said you'd reveal my identity...
It was a bluff!
Oh, brother. He doesn't know.
Never mind that. Why didn't you send me a note?
How do I explain?
Is that why you called me here?
This is very important, so listen!
You know what it means...
if you don't let me know where you're going to strike.
It means I won't be there!
And that means... um... er... let's put it this way...
What'll happen if somebody else captures you?
I mean...
Oh... what I'm saying!
I...
I'm coming over.
What?
Forgive me, Seira.
You must never reveal your identity to him on your own.
But... I...
Darn, the glass is so fogged up, I can't see.
St. Tail.
Hello.
Uh, hello.
My promise...
I'm sorry I broke my promise. I'll never do it again.
Yeah. Okay.
That's why...
What is it?
That's why...
I don't want you to give up on me.
I have to go.
St. Tail! Don't get caught until I catch up with you!
Alright!
It's a promise! Don't you forget!
Right.
"I am going to the Ogasawara residence..."
"this evening to take their pet, Tama - St. Tail."
Tonight?! I don't have much time left!
Darn her!
I'm sorry, but tonight's the only night.
Hey! Tama's not here!
"Don't be mean to little girls!"
Oh, shoot!
What's that?! St. Tail has shown up!
Daddy, Mommy, wake up - you gotta see this!
Santa is flying in the sky.
Santa is flying in the sky?
You must be dreaming.
What is that?
Santa Claus?
It's Santa!
Wow! Presents from Santa!
Police vehicle coming through!
Clear the street! I repeat, clear the street!
Darn... she got away.
Mayu, forget about Tama and go to bed.
It's Tama! Tama's come home!
Tama, oh Tama!
I guess we have no choice but to take Tama with us, right, Mayu?
Hurray!
St. Tail...
I'll get you for sure next time!
Merry Christmas!