“Naru” “Naru” (なる)

Things are a little strange after Kanako, Keitaro, and Naru were in the annex. Both seem to have dreams with Moe as guide showing there true feelings and past promises. Naru still can’t show her feelings for Keitaro, causing Shinobu, Matoko, and Kanako in particular much frustration. Kanako tries to find both of there feelings using her usual method of disguise. To her disappointment, Naru seems too confused. Both of them are in love of course, however Naru’s too afraid to face Shinobu and Motoko. Kanako tries to lure Keitaro again as Naru. Knowing its really her Keitaro goes after her to explain how he loved her as a kid sister. Keitaro’s feelings goes against the abandoned annex’s spell. He and his sister are brought to its top floor. Naru in an effort to find Keitaro’s ring to confess and prove her love tries to go to the top floor clock. But she must go through her own friends, the residents of Hinata. As Naru makes her way up, Keitaro apologizes for forgetting his annex promise to Kanako, but explains how he’ll love her as a sister. Naru retrieves the ring and finally confesses her love to Keitaro Urishima. Being one of his promise girls Moe helped Naru and Keitaro.

“Keitaro” “Keitarō” (景太郎)

After returning from overseas with Seta,Keitaro brings gifts for all the Hinata residents. After seeing Kanako,Keitaro thinks she’s a new resident, but then recognizes her as the little girl who followed him. Kanako plans to get her and Keitaro alone, sending the dorm residents on “errands” that turn out to be fake. Tension rises a lot between Kanako and Naru. Keitaro asks Naru to meet him at the abandoned annex. Since the legend of the annex says if a couple stays there over night, they’ll live happily ever after. Naru, once again trying to help Kanako and Keitaro sends Kanako to the annex, but regrets it after Haruka explained the legend, and how powerful its magic was. Of course Keitaro still doesn’t remember he promised Kanako they’d go to the annex as children! In the dark he grabbed Kanako thinking she was Naru,and Kanako thinking he really loved her. When Keitaro realizes its Kanako, Naru arrives. It was too late!The magic forms a field around Kanako and Keitaro. Kanako still thinking Keitaro loves her says the ring he dropped was proof. Keitaro then says his gift for Naru. Naru tries to put the ring on,but it flies out of her hands.

“Kanako” “Kanako” (可奈子)

After deciding to take the semester off from Tokyo U,Keitaro goes to America with Seta to explore different archaeology sites. Kanako, Keitaro’s step sister, comes to the Hinata apartments and appoints herself as the new landlord in Keitaro’s absence, much to the annoyance of all the residents. Kanako makes many new rules,one which the residents try to break in order to find her weakness. What they didn’t know was that it had to do with a certain promise Keitaro made with his “little sister.” Although,Naru remembering her sister tries to help and defend Kanako,not knowing she plans to drive her out. At the end of the episode, Keitaro returns with Seta.

“Love Hina Spring Special - I wish Your Dream” “Rabu Hina Haru Supesharu ~ Kimi Sakurachiru nakare!! ~” (ラブひな 春スペシャル 〜キミサクラチルナカレ!!〜)

The Toudai entrance exams have finally come (again) for Keitarou. With all his confidence he takes the test, but ends up falling asleep and dreaming about Narusegawa. Waking up with barely any time to complete the test, Keitarou thinks he will fail and tries to escape from Hinata Inn and forget all the memories with it. By a stroke of luck he meets Seta, but ends up on a faraway island with the whole cast looking for him.

“Love Hina Christmas Special - Silent Eve” “Rabu Hina Kurisumasu Supesharu ~ Sairento Ibu ~” (ラブひな クリスマススペシャル〜サイレント·イヴ〜)

As another round of preliminary tests approach for Keitarou, so does Christmas. And as the first Christmas of the millennium, there is a rumour that if one confesses his love on this special eve it will come true. Keitarou has decided what he needs to do on this Christmas Eve, but being a retaker can he afford taking attention away from the tests on the same day? On top of that he is not the only one confessing on this Christmas Eve…

“Motoko’s Choice, Love or the Sword: Don’t Cry” “Motoko no Sentaku, Koi ka Ken… Naku na” (素子のセンタク、恋か剣… 泣くな)

Out of nowhere, Motoko’s sister appears and is ready to pass on the dojo. However, Motoko is still not quite as strong as her sister and when her sister finds out about this, she gives Motoko an ultimatum: Motoko must beat her sister or marry Keitaro!

“Celebrate! Are the Blooming Flowers Tokyo U? Love? Everybody” “Shuku! Sakura saku no wa Tōdai? Koi? Minna” (祝!サクラサクのは東大?恋? みんな)

Everyone has to leave Hinata House for a day because the inn is undergoing repairs and renovations. It also becomes apparent that Keitaro won’t be coming back to Hinata Inn and Naru has completely given up on Keitaro. Who will Keitaro decide to be his soulmate, Naru or Mutsumi?

“Naru Narusegawa - Her Wavering Heart and Keitaro: Crushed” “Narusegawa Naru, Yureru onnagokoro to Keitarō Konagona” (成瀬川なる、揺れる女心と景太郎 こなごな)

Naru now wonders what she should do with her newfound knowledge and it seems like Keitaro is going to be returning home since his grandma has returned to reclaim the inn. To add more to the mess, it doesn’t look like Keitaro’s studies are going to be enough to help him into Tokyo University.

“Little Sister Mei’s Devious Plan: It Can’t Be!” “Imōto Mei no takurami, Misshitsu Daisakusen Sonna” (妹メイのたくらみ、密室大作戦 そんな)

Mei is Naru’s stepsister and hopes to take Naru back home. To accomplish this, she decides she has to hook Keitaro up with Mutsumi and it is in this episode that Naru finds out something shocking.

“Jealous Outburst? Two Lovebirds on a Boat: Tremble” “Shitto Bakuhatsu!? Bōto ueno oatsui futari Wanawana” (嫉妬爆発!?ボート上のお熱い二人 わなわな)

Naru and Keitaro decide to go out to celebrate the latest grades and while both are wondering whether it’s a date or not, a mysterious little girl appears.

“A Sepia-colored Promise with a Sleeping Girl: A Trick?” “Nemuri no shōjo to Sepia iro no yakusoku Karakuri na” (眠りの少女とセピア色の約束 カラクリな)

Keitaro discovers a doll that can move on its own. Everyone is amazed by it but Keitaro and Mutsumi seem to be able to hear it talk also. Keitaro finds out from the doll that his great grandfather promised to fix its legs but never did and being the good guy he is, Keitaro decides to fulfill his ancestor’s promise… with the help of the girls, of course!

“Marry into Money? A Prince from Across the Sea: Warm” “Tama no koshi? Umi no mukou no Kōtaishi Atataka na” (玉の輿?海のむこうの皇太子 暖かな)

A man who happens to look exactly like Keitaro when he wears glasses appears and is later found out to be from Kaolla’s home country. He is here to get married to Kaolla but she decides she isn’t quite ready yet, but tradition says she must.

“Girls Dressed in Yukata for the Summer Festival: Let’s!” “Sorezore no yukata no kimi to Natsumatsuri Hona” (それぞれの浴衣のきみと夏祭り ほな)

Just before the residents go back from their summer break, they attend the Summer festival in the local town, dressed in traditional outfits. Kitsune, however, seems determined to force Naru and Seta away from one another for their own good. Could she have an alternative motive?

“Mesmerized by Naru on the Haunted Island! Something’s Fishy!” “Umi… Naru ni Doki!! Yōkai ni Kura Ayashii na” (海…なるにドキッ!妖怪にクラッ 妖しいな)

Shirai and Haitani offer to help Keitaro earn Naru’s heart, with a scary boat ride that drives her into his arms. Their plans are dashed, however, when a real ghost seizes Naru, and Motoko has to fight on her behalf.

“Monkey Performance at the Seaside Teahouse Hinata: A Kiss?” “Umi no Ie, Hamachaya Hinata no Saru Shibai Chū ka na” (海の家·浜茶家ひなたのサル芝居 チュウかな)

Haruka is opening a tea house by the beach over the summer, and the residents have to put on a play to draw in customers. But when Su destroys the main building, Seta appears with an alternate venue. The price for this venue, however, is a change in the castings.

“I Love You!? Romantic Confession Inside a Cave: Tall Tale” “Suki! Dōkutsu no naka no Rabu Rabu Sengen Horaana” (好き!洞くつの中のラブラブ宣言 ほらあな)

Keitaro is forced to look after Seta’s adoptive daughter Sarah while the archaeologist is on a dig. A series of events leads them to the darker part of Hinata House, where everyone make a startling discovery.

“Naru’s Crush Is Now a Tokyo U Professor: Turning Into Love?” “Saikai? Naru akogare no hito wa ima Tōdai Kōshi Rabu he na” (再会?なる憧れの人は今東大講師 ラブへな)

There is a financial crisis at Hinata House: if the residents don’t come up with 67,000 yen in three days, the utility companies will cut off all services. Keitaro ends up working for one of Tokyo U’s scientists, not to mention his hyperactive daughter, but doesn’t know about the old connection between this man and Naru.

“The First Kiss Tastes Like Lemon? Marshmallow? Grown-up” “Hatsu kisu no aji wa remon? Mashumaro? Otona” (初キスの味はレモン?マシュマロ? おとな)

After spying on one of Keitaro’s failed attempts to kiss Naru, Shinobu ends up worrying who her first kiss will be with. Her mind says Keitaro, but with Su added into the equation, who knows who it will be?

“Changing After the Wedding? Swordmaster Motoko’s Sunday Best: Feminine” “Oironaoshi? Kengō Motoko no Haregisugata Onna no ko na” (お色直し?剣豪モトコの晴れ着姿 女の子な)

Motoko has a secret fear: turtles. So when Naru’s pet Tama-chan falls in with the laundry, Motoko finds herself asking everyone for clothes, even Keitaro! The only problem is, without her own clothes, she cannot summon her ki, and therefore has no skill with the sword. And when Su’s robotic Tama-chan comes crashing towards Hinata House, the residents definitely need a swordswoman.

“The Idol Shooting for Tokyo U is a Prep School Student: Sing” “Mezase Tōdaisei Aidoru wa Yobikōsei Utau na” (目指せ東大生アイドルは予備校生 歌うな)

Naru wins a singing contest in Hinata, propelling her into singing stardom. But with a new career ahead of her, can she come back to her studies and aim once again for Tokyo U?