In which Tani-san attempts to persuade a group of germs to act in her favour with the aid of a microscope, a bottle of iced tea and some spit.

In which Tani-san's idea of a shortcut is so off the mark that she and her friends not only end up lost but off the map entirely.

In which certain parties try to take advantage of Tani-san's temporary indisposition only to be shown the error of their ways.

In which Tani-san reinstates her grandmother's cat map only to end up being chased by a tiger, although not so much in the forests of the night.

In which TANI-SAN is prepared to do just about anything to win a bake-off, exploiting official secrets and misappropriating corporate funds to get her hands on the infamous milk chocolate of the Third Reich.

As usual, Tani-san is labouring under the illusion that she is far too nice for her own good. But when she then takes a drug to make her more assertive, it does not have the desired effect.

Once again Tani-san promises to take care of the Kawano sisters only to lead them straight into the jaws of a typhoon. This is entirely consistent with her childminding style which is characterised by extreme danger.

In spite of being the owner of a vast, multinational corporation, Tani-san shows zero interest in ' Tani-san Industries' other than as her own private toy box to be ransacked as and when.

Tani-san comes up with a plan to outwit her mother, who is malingering in hospital.

In which Tani-san attempts to circumvent the Laws of Nature in order to prevail over her furry, feline frenemy, William, who savours the moment for its ironic qualities.