Ep. 45: Lucia notices Kaito's lingering thoughts about his mermaid during their date outing.
Aired on February 7, 2004

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During a date, Lucia becomes aware that Kaito's attention remains fixed on his mermaid rather than her. Simultaneously, Izūru and Yūri find themselves in a situation where they are physically handling a cameraman. The narrative highlights the emotional distance between Lucia and Kaito as he struggles to move past his previous attachment. In a separate development, the actions of Izūru and Yūri involve direct interaction with a camera operator, adding a layer of confusion or conflict to their current circumstances. These parallel events underscore the ongoing personal struggles and interpersonal dynamics among the characters involved in this specific sequence of events.
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- Ep. 42 · Hippo and Yūri are separated after being caught by Lucia, Hanon, and Rina.
- Ep. 43 · Three dim-witted men hired by Black Beauty Sisters pursue the Mermaid Princesses while Taro meets Sara.
- Ep. 44 · Snowstorm cancels skiing trip and causes Lucia to disappear
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- Ep. 49 · Sheshe and Mimi steal mermaid pearls to power evil microphones.