Storyline
When Yumi Fukuzawa entered the Lillian Girls' Academy, a prestigious all-girls Catholic school in Tokyo, she never imagined she would catch the eye of beautiful and demure Sachiko Ogasawara, one of the school's most popular students. Now Sachiko has offered to be Yumi's soeur, her "sister" and guide for all her years at the academy. The whole idea has Yumi completely flustered—after all, they hardly know each other! The entire campus is abuzz with rumors about the two of them, but Yumi is conflicted over accepting Sachiko's offer. While she admires Sachiko, being her soeur would also mean constantly being at the center of the entire school's attention!
Episodes
Specials
No overview available for this season.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #1.1 ~ Meeting / Shimako's "Please Wait" / The Lady Roses at Tea Time
Apr 02, 2004
Chibi short included with Season 1's first DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #1.2 ~ Struggling Sachiko / Sorrowful Sachiko / Yumi Receives Rosary
May 13, 2004
Chibi short included with Season 1's second DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #1.3 ~ The Resounding Stomach Growl / Yoshino Returns Rosary / Yoshino and Rei Reconcile
Jun 04, 2004
Chibi short included with Season 1's third DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #1.4 ~ Yoshino Protests / Yumi in Tears / Yoko's Suggestion
Jul 09, 2004
Chibi short included with Season 1's fourth DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #1.5 ~ Apprehensive Shimako / Sachiko Eats Chocolate / Yoshino's Rage
Aug 06, 2004
Chibi short included with Season 1's fifth DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #1.6 ~ Yumi and Yoshino
Sep 10, 2004
Chibi short included with Season 1's sixth DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #1.7 ~ Sachiko's "It's Delicious" / Yumi Hesitates to Make the Phone Call / See You Tomorrow...
Oct 08, 2004
Chibi short included with Season 1's seventh DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #2.1 ~ New Year's! First Gathering in a While / ~Upon the Long Night~ / LOVE ♥ Yamanobe
Oct 22, 2004
Chibi short included with printemps' first DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #2.2 ~ Magician Yoshino / A-Here We Go! / Hot Strawberry Milk
Nov 25, 2004
Chibi short included with printemps' second DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #2.3 ~ Children's Fight / Shimako's Feelings
Dec 22, 2004
Chibi short included with printemps' third DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #2.4 ~ Under the Cherry Blossoms: Shimako Stays in Character / Appraising Noriko / Noriko's War Cry
Feb 09, 2005
Chibi short included with printemps' fourth DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #2.5 ~ In the Rain: Shimako Stays in Character Part 2 / Rei and Yoshino Having Tea
Feb 25, 2005
Chibi short included with printemps' fifth DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #2.6 ~ Dear Sister Sachiko! / Reunion with Sei / Kei Using the Hairdryer / Lady Yoko's Appearance / Good Day
Apr 01, 2005
Chibi short included with printemps' sixth DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #3.1 ~ The Rose Mansion / The Mother Maria... / Meeting Up / Squirrel / Something Forgotten / Troubled
Nov 29, 2006
Chibi short included with Season 3's first DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #3.2 ~ Another Avant / Alice
Jan 31, 2007
Chibi short included with Season 3's second DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #3.3 ~ Kanako / Alice / Another Avant (afterwards)
Mar 28, 2007
Chibi short included with Season 3's third DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #3.4 ~ Kanako, yet again / Cosplay
May 30, 2007
Chibi short included with Season 3's fourth DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #3.5 ~ Souvenirs
Jul 25, 2007
Chibi short included with Season 3's fifth DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #4.1 ~ Sachiko's Idea
Mar 25, 2009
Chibi short included with Season 4's first DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #4.2 ~ Oden Ingredients
Mar 25, 2009
Chibi short included with Season 4's first DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #4.3 ~ The Ideal Little Sister
Apr 24, 2009
Chibi short included with Season 4's second DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #4.4 ~ Noriko's World...
Apr 24, 2009
Chibi short included with Season 4's second DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #4.5 ~ Yumi's Room
May 22, 2009
Chibi short included with Season 4's third DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #4.6 ~ Big Sister? Little Sister?
Jun 24, 2009
Chibi short included with Season 4's fourth DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #4.7 ~ I meant well...
Jul 24, 2009
Chibi short included with Season 4's fifth DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #4.8 ~ Telepathy
Jul 24, 2009
Chibi short included with Season 4's fifth DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #4.9 ~ Red Light, Green Light
Aug 21, 2009
Chibi short included with Season 4's sixth DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #4.10 ~ The truth is, I'm...
Aug 21, 2009
Chibi short included with Season 4's sixth DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #4.11 ~ Mystery Tour
Aug 21, 2009
Chibi short included with Season 4's sixth DVD volume.
Don't Tell Mother Maria. #2.7 ~ Yumi's Kiss ♥ / Noriko vs. Sachiko
Jul 21, 2006
Bonus episode of "Don't Tell Mother Maria.", included with printemps' third fan disc.
Season 1
When Yumi Fukuzawa entered the Lillian Girls' Academy, a prestigious all-girls Catholic school in Tokyo, she never imagined she would catch the eye of beautiful and demure Sachiko Ogasawara, one of the school's most popular students. Now Sachiko has offered to be Yumi's soeur, her "sister" and guide for all her years at the academy. The whole idea has Yumi completely flustered—after all, they hardly know each other! The entire campus is abuzz with rumors about the two of them, but Yumi is conflicted over accepting Sachiko's offer. While she admires Sachiko, being her soeur would also mean constantly being at the center of the entire school's attention!
The Troubling Declaration of Sisterhood
Jan 07, 2004
Fukazawa Yumi's tie is fixed by Ogasawara Sachiko, her idol and the school's star, setting off a chain of events which would throw the shy and ordinary girl into the world of the prestigious student council. After Yumi walks in on Sachiko arguing with the Yamayuri Council over the school play they will be performing, Sachiko suddenly asks Yumi to be her petite soeur in an attempt to force her way out of the lead role.
An Unnerving Duet
Jan 14, 2004
Yumi is hounded by the school newspaper for a report on why she turned down Sachiko and endures dance lessons with the Yamayuri Council and a piano duet with Sachiko. Through various people, Yumi learns more about Sachiko and Suguru Kashiwagi, the one who will be playing the Prince in the Cinderella play.
The Moon and the Rosary
Jan 21, 2004
Yumi finally meets Kashiwagi when he comes to Lillian for the dress rehearsal, and learns a shocking secret about his relationship with Sachiko. Sachiko's true reason for her refusal to play the lead role is understood, making the bond between her and Yumi truly genuine.
The Yellow Rose Revolution
Jan 28, 2004
The rest of the Yamayuri Council find out that Yumi finally accepted Sachiko's rosary. Meanwhile, Shimazu Yoshino and Hasekura Rei are voted the school's best sœurs due to their respective girly and bishonen appearances, but Yumi talks to Yoshino and finds out that there's more to the pair than meets the eye and that the relationship between the two is far from perfect.
The Fighting Maidens
Feb 04, 2004
While Rei is reeling over Yoshino's shocking announcement, the bulk of the school copies them by breaking their soeur relationships too. Tori Eriko, Rei's soeur, isn't even aware of the problem due to her odd behavior and suspiscious absence from school. Yumi goes to the hospital to talk with Yoshino, and learns the true nature of the Yellow Rose soeurs. Yoshino tells her all about her plan to make Rei a stronger person.
Rosa Canina
Feb 11, 2004
A second-year student calling herself Rosa Canina runs against the en boutons in the Yamayuri Council elections with murky intentions. Todo Shimako hesistates to run at all due to her first-year staus and her reluctance over taking a leading council position until a talk with Rosa Canina forces her to make a decision. Yumi confronts Sato Sei, Shimako's soeur, over her refusal to encourage Shimako to run, and learns more about the relationships between older and younger soeurs and how to best support Sachiko.
Surprising Chocolate - Part I
Feb 18, 2004
For Valentine's Day, the Lillian Newspaper Club organizes a treasure hunt in which the winners would get half-day dates with the en boutons. Yumi agonizes over what to get Sachiko for Valentine's Day, resulting in a spectacular misunderstanding between the two of them.
Surprising Chocolate - Part II
Feb 25, 2004
After a crying Yumi runs away from Sachiko's confrontation, Sei reveals the secret reason behind Sachiko's distress. The treasure hunt takes place with surprising results. and Yumi makes up with Sachiko in her own unique way.
The Red Card
Mar 03, 2004
Uzawa Mifuyu narrates her past as Sachiko's desperate admirer and her reasoning behind her decision to not claim the treasure hunt's prize. She finally acknowledges that Yumi is a better match for Sachiko than her, and quietly slips out of their lives and the series.
The Forest of Briars
Mar 10, 2004
A tragic lesbian romance novel causes a scandal at Lillian because the author is rumored to be none other than Sei. This prompts Sei to tell Yumi and Yoshino about her past with a girl named Kubo Shiori.
The White Petals
Mar 17, 2004
A flashback from a year ago tells the story of an angry, silently-suffering Sei, who is saved from her alienation by a girl called Kubo Shiori. The two of them begin a passionate, all-consuming romance, but Shiori's secret plans for the future shatter Sei's heart.
The First Date Triangle
Mar 24, 2004
The day of the Boutons' dates arrive, and each pair has their problems. Yumi worries over where to take someone of Sachiko's stature, Yoshino follows Rei's date around in her possessive jealousy, and Shimako braces herself for spending a day with her rival, Rosa Canina. Meanwhile, Tsukiyama Minako, the head of the Newspaper Club, and Takeshima Tsutako, the school's ace photographer, try their best to get the scoop on the dates, but they comically fail to track any of them.
Good Day, Dear Sister
Mar 31, 2004
Tsutako and Minako's papparazzi-like plans wear them out while Shimako comes to an understanding with both Sei and Rosa Canina. The dates ultimately strengthen Yumi and Yoshino's relationship with their soeurs and reaffirm the place they stand in their older sister's lives.
Season 2 ~ printemps
The spring term is beginning for the students at Lillian Girls' Academy. Friends are reunited, but for the Yamayuri Council, it's a bittersweet time. Yoko, Eriko, and Sei are busy preparing to depart Lillian while Sachiko, Rei, and Shimako are doing their best to ensure that their dear sisters receive a memorable commencement. Sei's departure will leave a sizable hole in the White Roses, and filling it won't be easy. But is there anyone who could appeal to Shimako enough to become the next Rosa Gigantea en bouton?
Upon the Long Night
Jul 04, 2004
Sei takes Yumi to visit Sachiko's house on New Year's Day where the Yamayuri Council have a party. All the major characters are reintroduced, and with the start of the New Year, Yumi looks happily forward to spring.
The Yellow Rose at Full Tilt
Jul 11, 2004
A series of photographs implicate Eriko in enjo kosai, or compensated dating, while Eriko's behavior becomes even more erratic and strange than usual. As it turns out, Eriko does have a secret, but its far from what she has been accused of.
Most Dreadfully Busy Days
Jul 18, 2004
In their midst of their graduation preparations for the third-years, the en boutons forget to organize a farewell party for the Rosas. To make it worst, Yumi finds out at the last moment that the en bouton petite soeurs must also put on a performance, and collapses from the pressure of all her various duties.
Will
Jul 25, 2004
In the days before graduation, Rosa Chinesis and Rosa Foetida leave their parting words to their petite soeurs and grande-soeurs. Yumi begins to worry why Rosa Gigantea hasn't done the same. She swears to Sei she'd look after Shimako and promises to do anything as her final request, and Sei's answer leads to a surprisingly sweet moment and a revelation about her future.
The Years That Flew By
Aug 01, 2004
Graduation day arrives. As the rest of the Yamayuri Council struggle with conflicting emotions, the Rosas reflect on their lives and the memories which shaped them.
Brought Together by Just One Hand
Aug 08, 2004
With graduation's onset, Sei and Shimako remember the events which led them to become soeurs in spite of their many complex obstacles and reservations. The two of them ultimately form a deep and healthy relationship without becoming codependent.
Cherry Blossoms
Aug 15, 2004
Shimako falls into a depression after Sei graduates and cannot bear the weight of her secret alone. But a chance meeting with the down-to-earth Nijo Noriko gives her a new friend.
The Cherry Tree Among the Ginkgos
Aug 22, 2004
Shimako and Noriko become even closer, but a shocking revelation about Shimako's true religion is announced in front of the entire school, testing their relationship. Meanwhile, the Yamayuri Council is concerned over the state of Shimako's well-being and decide to take matters into their own hands.
Tears of the Rosary
Aug 29, 2004
Shimako is pressured to take Noriko as her petite soeur, but is hesitant due to the differences between Noriko and the general culture of Lillian. Caught between her loyalty to the Yamayuri Council and her desire to protect Noriko, Shimako quietly suffers until an argument forces Noriko into action.
Yellow Rose Weather Advisory
Sep 05, 2004
Yoshino takes advantage of her newfound health by joining Rei's kendo club, causing extreme worry on Rei's part and another roadblock in their relationship.
Rainy Blue
Sep 12, 2004
Yumi and Sachiko have not been spending much time with each other, for Sachiko is always with Tōko. Every time Sachiko and Yumi are alone together, Tōko appears. Yumi begins to believe that Sachiko prefers Tōko over her.
The Blue Umbrella
Sep 19, 2004
Yumi gets back onto her feet with different people helping her out. She learns that she must develop an identity outside of being Sachiko's petite soeur.
With a Parasol
Sep 26, 2004
Yumi learns why Sachiko has been so distant lately. With newfound confidence, she promises never to question Sachiko's love for her again.
Season 3
Summer has arrived at last, and with it comes the promise of summer break for the students of Lillian Girls’ Academy. Sachiko and Yumi retreat to the summer home of the Ogasawara family for a season of rest and relaxation, but their rosy trip soon sours when some old friends of Sachiko’s unexpectedly drop in. These wealthy snobs turn up their noses at Yumi and Sachiko’s relationship — and if Yumi isn’t careful, her blissful summer at Sachiko’s side could come to an abrupt and tearful end.
Vacation of the Lambs
Nov 29, 2006
Sachiko takes Yumi for a holiday in her summer home. While there, Sachiko's acquaintances make trouble for them.
Operation OK for Short (Temp)
Jan 31, 2007
Lillian and Hanandera collaborate on a school festival, and Yumi tries to fix Sachiko's hatred for men.
A Cool, Refreshing Breeze
Mar 28, 2007
Hosokawa Kanako, a first year, sees Yumi as the ultimate embodiment of perfection. When preparations for the Hanadera Festival begins, Kanako tries to keep Yumi away from it due to her hatred of men and her fear of having Yumi be corrupted.
Ready, GO
May 30, 2007
Lillian's School Athletic Festival begins, and Kanako and Yumi make a bet to settle the problems which began between them last episode.
Ciao Sorella!
Jul 25, 2007
The second year students go for a week's study-vacation in Italy. Yumi meets up with Shizuka Kanina while there.
Season 4
Life for the young women at Lillian Girls’ Academy couldn’t be more exciting! The Yamayuri Council is working on a theater production with the all-boys Hanadera Academy, and the school festival is quickly approaching. But Yumi’s duties pale in comparison to the task assigned to her by Sachiko: choosing someone as a petite soeur! Will she be able to handle the pressure of such a monumental decision, or will Yumi crumble under the weight of the Council’s — and Sachiko’s — expectations?
The School Festival is in Shock²
Jan 03, 2009
Yumi and the Yamayurikai prepare a production (The Tale of Torikaebaya) for the upcoming school festival with neighboring boys school, Hanadera.
An Ordinary Day with Nothing Special About It
Jan 10, 2009
The day of the School Festival has arrived, there are many attractions but most importantly, the drama club is performing Little Women and Yamayurikai, The Tale of Torikaeba. With so much going on, the day might not just be another ordinary day.
The Sœur Audition
Jan 17, 2009
This year's remaining, petite soeur-less en boutons, Yoshino and Yumi are feeling the pressure to find their little sisters, for various reasons. Yoshino suggests that they have a Soeur Audition to do just the thing.
Future Little Sister
Jan 24, 2009
The day of the Soeur Audition—turned into Tea Party—arrives, and soon the Kendo Competition, as well. Yoshino has been looking forward to the Kendo competition, but she has promised Eriko that she will have a petite soeur by then. Someone catches Yoshino's eye, but it looks like it might be more complicated than it seems.
The Red Rose's Sigh
Jan 31, 2009
Yumi and Sachiko finally go on their date to the amusement park. However, Kashiwagi and Yuuki turn up, with Kashiwagi bearing a certain agenda in mind. Yumi learns a few things and Kashiwagi's intentions are made clear.
An Unexpected Guest
Feb 07, 2009
Tōko suddenly shows up on Yumi's doorstep in a strange situation and ends up being over for dinner, while Suguru and Yumi have an agreement. As well, Rei and Sachiko have an understanding.
The Blank Map to the Future
Feb 14, 2009
The Yamayurikai Christmas party takes place. Tōko and Kanako are both invited to the party, but afterwards, Tōko rejects Yumi's offer of the rosary, and Yumi is crushed.
On the Other Side of the Clouded Glass
Feb 21, 2009
Yumi and the rest of the Yamayurikai are invited for a female-only new year party, where Yumi has an interesting dream that could be applied to her current situation.
The Masked Actress
Feb 28, 2009
With the elections for the next year's Student Council approaching, Tōko unexpectedly enters the race with murky intentions.
The Keychain
Mar 07, 2009
Sachiko and Suguru Kashiwagi discuss Tōko's entry in the Student Council elections and her recent behavior towards Yumi. The Lillian Newspaper Club organizes another card hunt event for Valentine's Day, while Noriko worries that Yumi has given up on Tōko. As well, the Gigantea soeurs have a small discussion about the 'next Rose'.
Keyhole of the Heart
Mar 14, 2009
As different people in her life try to help her find happiness, Tōko continues to run away from their support. Suguru warns Tōko that if she continues to run away, one day no one will chase after her. More details of Tōko's family situation and her reason for refusing to be Yumi's petite soeur are revealed.
Crisscross
Mar 21, 2009
After Tōko realizes her large misunderstanding, crying, she is comforted by Noriko. The next week, the Valentines' Day Card Hunt for the Next Roses take place with surprising results. Sachiko and Tōko have an interesting conversation on the stairs, and eventually Tōko comes to realize something vital to her relationship with Yumi.
In Search of You
Mar 28, 2009
The Valentines' Day dates take place, with Chisato Tanuma finding Yoshino's card and Tōko finding Yumi's. During Tōko and Yumi's date, even more about Tōko's past is revealed, as well as her reasons for running away from home. They eventually visit the hospital owned by Tōko's grandfather, and Touko slowly starts to open up to Yumi. The season ends with Yumi's thought of Tōko accepting her rosary.
Series Info
Status
Ended
Seasons
4
Episodes
44
Language
ja
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