I'm so glad it's nice weather, Seira.
You were looking forward...
...to this field trip very much.
Today let's forget about studying...
...and just have fun, Seira!
You're always forgetting about schoolwork.
Why don't you make a wish at the "Tree of Happiness"?
Like, "Please make me a little bit smart!"
It's none of your business.
all the girls are there now.
What's the "Tree of Happiness"?
What? Don't you know about it?
It's a tree in this park which is popular right now.
Really?
Yeah! Let's go see it!
This is it!
There's a rumor that if you carve your wish on the tree...
...your wish will come true.
You can carve your name along with the one you love.
There are a lot of scars...
Yeah... I feel sorry for it...
GET BACK THE "TREE OF HAPPINESS"!
Good morning!
They seem in love!
What? What? What is it?!
Oh, Meimi. It's about the "Tree of Happiness."
The "Tree of Happiness"?
Yes! Hanako of Class C carved in the tree...
...and wished for a date with a boy she likes.
- Then... - Then...?.!
Then it came true!
Wow! That's great!
I envy her!
I'm going to go there again...
...and make more and more wishes!
You have too many wishes.
That's not true!
I asked about Kosuke, Kazuhiko, and Akio...
How about Yasuhiro and Isshin?
Well... Meimi, did you make a wish?
No, I didn't because I felt sorry for the tree.
Meimi, you worry too much.
You shouldn't think too much about this kind of thing.
You should just enjoy it!
I thought you had made a wish about Asuka Jr.
Don't be stupid! Why would I want to wish about him?!
What about me?
You talked mean about me as usual.
No, I didn't!
Didn't you make a wish at the "Tree of Happiness"...
...that you could catch St. Tail?
Stupid! I don't have to ask God about it!
I'll catch her by myself!
That's why he can't catch her at all.
- That's right! - You shut up!
Arborist?
Yes. I treat the trees...
...which are damaged by disease and pollution.
You mean a tree doctor.
Yes.
About a year ago...
...in the grove on the hill near Tachibana Nature Park...
... I found a white tree which was dying from disease.
The disease had progressed badly.
If nothing was done, it appeared that it would fall...
...any minute.
Good... It still has a chance.
It took time.
But the tree fully recovered.
Your thoughts must have reached the tree.
After that, I went there...
...to check on it from time to time.
But when I went there today, the tree was gone.
The tree was gone?
Yes.
The owner of Tachibana Nature Park...
...took it out by the roots. And...
Oh, that tree.
I want it to become the new "Tree of Happiness. "
A new "Tree of Happiness"?
The current tree has so many scars...
...that we can't use it anymore.
We were looking for a new tree.
I beg you, Mr. Tachibana!
Please don't continue with this!
Trees are living, too!
You're hurting them!
It's none of your business what I do in my park.
Or are the trees saying they're hurting?
Yes, they are! You just can 't hear them!
That's stupid.
The "Tree of Happiness" is a money tree for this park.
Some come just to carve their wishes on the tree.
So I have no intention of stopping...
...no matter what you say.
It's best for trees to be in their natural state.
But he's moving them and carving them up...
Don't worry.
I'm sure your prayers have reached God.
That's what the owner of the park said?
Yes. According to Kudo...
...the tree will be planted in the park tomorrow night.
Tomorrow night?
Yes.
So it's in time...
...for the opening the day after tomorrow.
Then what will happen to the current tree in the park?
It's terrible, but it will be disposed of.
No way!
It'll be replaced because it isn't useful anymore...
Trees are not an instrument for humans to make money.
So, Meimi, I would like you to steal the tree.
all right, Seira.
Count on St. Tail.
I'm home!
Welcome back, Meimi!
Whose voice is that?
Meimi! It's me! Me!
Ruby! You can...?!
Meimi, I'm Ruby!
Dad! What's that?! Interesting!
It's a voice changer.
I found it at a toy store.
I thought I might use it for my magic.
Meimi, your eyes are like stars...
...of the first magnitude in the night sky...
Oh, by the way...
...the park you went to on your field trip the other day...
...was showcased on TV.
As you can see...
...nature remains undisturbed here...
...and visitors can observe rare plants.
Also, there are athletic and cycling courses...
...and people of all ages can find enjoyment here.
This is the owner of the park, Mr. Tachibana.
Hello. I'm the owner, Tachibana.
Over here...
...the "Tree of Happiness" is very popular...
...because it can make wishes come true.
I hope you can come to Tachibana Nature Park...
...and carve your wishes...
...in the "Tree of Happiness."
He is advertising the "Tree of Happiness " like this...!
But that park has changed a lot.
Yes. It used to be a small park.
Is that right?
Now we have to pay an expensive entrance fee.
We often went there on dates.
It's no longer the park of our memories.
But you haven't changed since that time...
...and you're just as close to me.
Of course, Eimi.
And will be forever.
Oh, well... I guess we'll leave these young ones alone...
...and we should get going. Right, Ruby?
You're still here, Meimi...!
I'm going now!
What's this?
Is it a delivery?
What the...?!
What?!
"Tonight I'm going to Tachibana Nature Park...
...to get the 'Tree of Happiness.'"
It's a warning note from St. Tail!
There's no time to lose!
Once more...
...I'm going to ask Mr. Tachibana to stop.
Excuse me...!
That's strange. I wonder if anyone is here.
We've got it at last!
We had a tough time getting it.
Let the rich guy know...
...that we've got the flower he asked for.
It's...?!
It's a...!
This flower is designated a national treasure!
And so is this flower here.
I don't believe it!
all of these are plants that are nearly extinct.
Why are these here?
This guy again! What a persistent fellow!
He's seen too much.
What should we do with him?
He saw the secret.
If he tells anyone...
...we're selling the national treasure plants...
He can't tell.
Now that he knows our secret, we can't let him go.
I'm going to the "Tree of Happiness"...
...to watch its replacement.
Make sure you watch him until I come back.
Yes, sir.
Oh, Lord, forgive me, for I use no gimmick or trick.
One!
Two!
Three!
Be careful, Meimi.
Count on me.
Nothing is impossible for St. Tail.
May the blessings of God be with us.
You're Mr. Tachibana, aren't you?
Oh, welcome. I was waiting for you, Asuka Jr.
Hello.
Anyway...
...the "Tree of Happiness" that St. Tail is targeting...
...was planted around here, I thought.
Oh, you mean the old tree.
It's over there lying on the ground.
Why did you do that?
It has too many scars to use.
So we're replacing it with that new one.
Oh, then you're returning the old tree...
...to its natural habitat.
No way we're going to do...
...something so time-consuming.
We'll cut it up and make benches or something.
What is he thinking?!
Is this something the owner of a nature park would do?
St. Tail hasn't shown up, has she?
I wonder if she gave up.
No. She'll definitely come...
...since she sent the warning note.
All right!
Okay. The transplant is almost done.
Well, St. Tail didn't show up. What a pity!
What happened?! Why didn't you show up, St. Tail?!
From now on, I want this new "Tree of Happiness"...
...to make a lot of money.
To commemorate this event, I should carve the first wish.
Let's see...
I wish that this park becomes more prosperous...
What's that?!
Whose voice is that?!
What's that voice?!
Ouch! It hurts!
You hurt me!
I won't forgive you!
It can't be true...! The tree talked...?!
Not yet. The real show starts now.
It's...
...Show...
...Time!
Help me!
She has shown up.
Come out! St. Tail!
There she is. She's up in the tree!
One!
Two!
Three!
Shoot!
I'm taking the "Tree of Happiness"!
I won't let you leave!
I'm going to catch you today for sure!
It's dangerous to run without looking where you're going!
I'm going to catch you next time for sure!
Mr. Tachibana.
Mr. Tachibana, you're under arrest.
What... what are you talking about?
Those two confessed to everything.
What?!
You...!
Hello, Son!
Oh, hi, Dad!
What are you doing here?
Isn't that Mr. Tachibana?
He was using the nature park as a cover...
...for selling rare flowers illegally.
What?!
He's been a suspect for a while.
We got the warrant and came here, then...
You got a big bust.
No wonder. I thought something was strange.
Oh, Mr. Kudo.
Are you all right?
Yes. Thank you very much.
What happened to you?
I came to ask Mr. Tachibana...
...to stop the "Tree of Happiness"...
...and I was suddenly hit.
Because he discovered their secret...
...he was locked up.
But I'm glad that your injury isn't serious.
Would you like the police car to give you a ride?
No. I want to clear my head by walking home.
Thank you very much.
That's what it is. St. Tail.
I couldn't get the tree back after all.
Even though I come here, the tree won't be here...
I'm so glad... It's safe.
Did you read today's paper?
Yes.
The owner Tachibana was arrested.
The City of Seika is going to manage the park.
And Kudo replanted the "Tree of Happiness"...
...and he's treating it.
It is now prohibited...
...to carve in the "Tree of Happiness".
From now on it is a symbol...
...of the importance of natural life...
...and it is to be loved by people.
People's wishes do come true...
...when they put some effort into it.
That's quite a wise saying coming from you!
I suppose so.
But if I give her any praise, she gets snobby. So I won't.
What do you mean?!
Nothing.
Please put a little more effort into getting better grades.
Mind your own business!
Such good friends...