Ep 9. Including Love From a Star

To Love-Ru season 1 episode 9, titled "Including Love From a Star," follows the story of Yuuki Rito, a high school student who accidentally confesses his love to Lala Satalin Deviluke, the princess of the devil-like alien race that has invaded Earth and the development of their relationship.

In this episode, the protagonist, Rito, becomes popular with the girls at school after a rumor spreads that he is a handsome transfer student. Meanwhile, Lala is determined to win Rito's heart and decides to give him a handmade bento as a present.

As Rito is walking home, a strange object falls from the sky and crashes into him. Suddenly, a girl emerges from the debris and introduces herself as Piko, a princess from the Planet Pipiro. She reveals she has been sent to Earth to find a suitable husband. Piko decides that Rito is the perfect candidate and asks him to marry her.

Rito is shocked and tries to explain that he is already in love with Lala. Meanwhile, Lala, feeling ignored by Rito, decides to spy on him and witnesses his conversation with Piko. She becomes jealous and misunderstands the situation, thinking that Rito wants to marry Piko.

Later, at school, Rito is attacked by some of the girls who are jealous of the attention he's receiving. Lala comes to his rescue and helps him escape. As they walk home together, Lala tells Rito that she will not give up on him and decides to make him a special present.

As the episode comes to a close, Piko continues to pursue Rito, but he reaffirms his love for Lala. Meanwhile, Lala presents Rito with a necklace that has a special power and tells him to make a wish. Rito wishes that he could make Lala happy, and the necklace begins to glow, indicating that the wish has been granted.

"To Love-Ru" season 1 episode 9 is a fun and lighthearted episode that adds more depth to the complex relationships between the characters. It showcases Rito's feelings towards Lala and the challenges they face in their relationship. The introduction of new characters like Piko provides a fresh perspective and creates new opportunities for character development. Overall, this episode is an entertaining and enjoyable addition to the series.