To save Earth, unlucky Ataru must win a high-stakes game of tag against a beautiful alien. Luckily his friend Shinobu has offered a helping hand (in marriage) as motivation!

Ataru can run, but he can't hide — not from Lum, and not from the gorgeous shrine maiden Sakura's eagle eyes. She can tell at a glance that he's in dire need of exorcism!

Lum and Ran are friends, but one can best describe their relationship as prickly.

Lum is quite the handful, no matter what size she is. Later, a shapeshifting fox takes a liking to Shinobu.