Ep. 64: Ataru Discusses Position Handover, Leading Shinobu to Misinterpret His Intentions Regarding Lum
Aired on March 23, 1983

Ataru engages in a conversation with Megane regarding the transfer of a specific position. Shinobu happens to overhear this discussion and incorrectly interprets the situation as Ataru planning to abandon his pursuit of Lum. Believing that she is at risk of losing Mendou to Ataru, Shinobu decides to take decisive action. She resolves to intervene directly in the matter to protect her relationship with Mendou. This misunderstanding drives her to manage the situation herself, leading to a series of events where she attempts to secure Mendou's attention and affection through her own methods, driven by the fear of losing him to her rival.
Episodes
- Ep. 60 · Ten orders special Love-Love Catchballs to reveal future romantic partners for each gender
- Ep. 61 · The Mendo Family's Masquerade War Involving Ryoko and Shutaro
- Ep. 62 · Lum Catches a Cold That Spreads to Tomobiki High Boys
- Ep. 63 · Ryunosuke Arrives and the Father and Son Open a Shop at Tomobiki High
- Ep. 64 · Ataru Discusses Position Handover, Leading Shinobu to Misinterpret His Intentions Regarding Lum
- Ep. 65 · Ran's Ambitious Date Strategy and the Resulting Misunderstandings
- Ep. 66 · Ataru's Birthday Dispute Leads to Lum's Absence and Sakura's Involvement
- Ep. 67 · The group investigates a village plagued by giant peaches and a sacrificial ritual.
- Ep. 68 · Kurama's henchmen transform Ataru into a girl after a failed cannon attempt on Ryunosuke