The One I Love

The One I Love (好きな人 "Suki na hito") is the nineteenth chapter of To Love-Ru.

Summary
Rito sits under Haruna's blanket, hiding from Lala, Risa, and Mio. Haruna claims to be going to bed soon so the others don't get suspicious of her already using her blanket. Risa accidentally kicks Rito, and he is almost revealed when he says "Ouch." Rito is also getting very envious when embarrassing things keep happening to him, such as Haruna sitting on his hand or him seeing her panties. By using her phone, Haruna tells Rito that she'll let him out when the others are asleep. However, unfortunately for Rito, it does not seem they will be going to sleep any time conversation soon turns to Mio asking Haruna if she likes anyone, and when Haruna remains quiet, Risa threatens to grab her chest if she doesn't answer. One of them then jokingly asks if Haruna, like Lala, likes Rito, but they soon dismiss this as just a joke. Risa then asks Lala why she likes Rito. Risa and Mio go on to claim that Rito is not mature, or good at taking care of girls, or he's not dependable, and that Lala could get someone better then him. These comments anger Rito, however Lala soon interrupts them. Lala then says that "Rito is the most dependable person in the universe." This makes Rito blush, as well as Haruna. Lala then states that "I cannot think of anyone better then Rito." This causes Rito to reconsider his feelings for Lala. Their conversation is then interrupted by Honekawa, their teacher, who pressed an alarm button claiming that he was looking for an elevator, even though there is none. In the confusion, Rito manages to escape. Rito thanks Haruna and runs off. Back in his room, Rito recalls what Lala said about him. Rito then asks himself why he feels funny inside, suggesting that he may have some true romantic feelings for Lala.