Love Hina Vol. 5 - Released by Tokyopop Sept.2002

The cast:

Keitaro Urashima
Naru Narusegawa
Shinobu Maehara
Mitsune "Kitsune" Konno
Kaolla Su
Motoko Aoyoma
Haruka Urashima
Noriyasu Seta
Sarah McDougal
Tama-chan

Minor Characters:
Shirai Kimiaki
Haitani Masayuki
Krishna-chan

Love Hina Vol. 5

Summaries by Contributing Writer: Hitokiri

Hinata 34. Let's Go to the Beach!: What better way for Keitaro to forgot about his awkwardness between Naru and himself then a vacation at the beach! After being invited by Haruka, the Hinata crew heads off for some fun in the sun. However, Keitaro is still in the blues so Shinobu volunteers for a plan to get Keitaro back on his feet...
Hinata 35. A Passionate Midsummer's Night: Four-Eyed Freak Fest is reunited again as Shirai and Haitani happen upon Haruka's Beach-side Cafe where the Keitaro and the rest of the Hinata Crew are currently working at. In an effort to patch things up with Keitaro and Naru, Shirai and Haitani forms a plan. However, while Keitaro and naru are showing a "romanic? moment, they intervene which ends up Keitaro being put to blame.
Hinata 36. He That Became the Fireworks: Naru having left Keitaro for dead on the beach for something he didn't do, Keitaro is at a low point. However, the Summer Festival is at hand and the Hinata Crew dresses up for it. They meet Seta and Sarash and in an effort to get back at Keitaro, Naru starts to act "lovey-dovey" with Seta. Keitaro, however, backfires and acts "lovey-dovey" with Shinobu. This won't end pretty.
Hinata 37. Goku and Her Funtastic Friends: The Hinata Crew take to thier stage in thier colorful rendition to "Journey to the West". The casting however has much to be desired for (who would cast Keitaro as Sanzou and Nau as Goku!?). It however ends in a suprising twist and a powerful climax as Seta takes center stage as the villain and a Keitaro as Goku resolves to prove his feelings for Naru.
Hinata 38. A Happening and a Kiss: The fun Beach Vacation is finally drawing to an end and with a abrupt announcement, Seta leaves leaving Sarah in the care of the Hinata Crew. In a desperate plan to rid herself of those "wierdos", she attempts to leave Keitaro and Naru stranded on a deserted island. With a haunted pirates ship, a waterfall, and a beachcampfire, what will become of it?
Hinata 39. Kiss Me Sempai!: Back at the Hinata Inn, Shinobu reflects on her summer vacation and her attempt to get a kiss from Keitaro. Su and Sarah, however, intervene and create Krishna-Chan, Su's Experimental Kissing Machine. Thoughts of kissing, lipstick, and cherry tying with your tongues arise in this chapter.
Hinata 40. A Budding Young Maiden's Mountain Training: Motoko decides to leave the Hinata House for training in the mountains after being bested by both Keitaro and Tama-chan. Keitaro decides to follow\ her along with Su, Sarah, and Tama-chan to bring her back. Will Keitaro make out of this alive when Motoko blames her problems on him?
Hinata 41. The Secret of the Mysterious Girl: The typhoon rolls in leaving Keitaro and Naru alone with everyone to club activites or families...all save for Su. However, something is not right when Keitaro spots a young maiden dressed in exotic garments dancing on the roof. Who is this beautiful young girl who claims to be Su?
Hinata 42. It Just Can't Be True...: In an effort to keep an eye on Keitaro's and Naru's relationship, Kitsune attempts to spy on thier studying sessions which ends in disaster. Fed up with their kindergarten romance, she attempts to up the ante in a odd plan. However, does Kitsune have feelings for Keitaro as well and why is Naru jealous about it?

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