First up, the absurdity: Ataru learns Ten has bubble gum that gives your fantasies form.
Ataru is ready to keep experimenting with the Gum when Lum arrives to put a stop to it.
A chase ensues, with Ataru using gum to make clones of himself to throw her off the trail.
The real girls discover their doubles first, and assume someones up to no good.
When asking if shes okay, Lum responds in gibberish, or at least sounds like it to Ataru.
As Ten later explains, shes forgotten how to speak Japanese.
Sakura says its temporary memory loss and shell eventually turn to normal.
When she does suddenly return, hes relieved beyond belief, but he still cant understand her.
These gestures speak louder than words, and Atarus feelings reach her as she smiles once in his arms.
I assume Lum will be back to normal next week.
Sumippe really outdoes herself speaking Oni with the same patterns and inflections as Lums Japanese.
