Yamamayaa

116 - Career Path When Sakaki reads that a Yamamaya (or Iriomote wild cat) was killed by a car, she has a horrible feeling. 117 - Showdown Sakaki decides that she wants to go away to veterinary school. Plus, Sakaki and Chiyo face a group of angry cats, when they are saved by an old friend of Sakaki's. 118 - Let's Hurry Apparently weakened after his battle with Kamineko, Sakaki and Chiyo rush the Yamamayaa to the vet. 119 - Popularity The girls visit Chiyo's house to see Mayaa (Sakaki's Iriomote cat), when Tomo finally gets what's coming to her. 120 - Together with Mayaa Sakaki stays at Chiyo's house overnight to be with Mayaa. Meanwhile, on their way home, the other girls encounter a mean looking grey cat.

Alors que Sakaki et Chiyo se heurtent à la bande de Kamineko, l'apparition du petit chat de montagne qu'elles avaient rencontré à Okinawa et qui a fait le bonheur de Sakaki fait fuir leurs adversaires. Maya sera son nom et Chiyo propose de le garder, le temps que Sakaki déménage et le récupère...

Sakaki se reencuentra con Yamamayaa, el gato de Iriomote con el que se encontro en el viaje de estudios.