Plot
On Valentine's Day in Springfield, Lisa's class at the Springfield Elementary School construct paper mailboxes for the Valentine cards they are about to receive. When Ralph does not get any cards and breaks down in tears, Lisa hastily gives him a card out of sympathy. Ralph immediately cheers up, and develops a romantic interest in her. Ralph begins to annoy Lisa at every turn, starting by following her home. Lisa tries to escape the situation by telling Ralph she is not ready to be romantic, but he uses his position as Chief Wiggum's son to get her tickets to Krusty's upcoming 29th Anniversary Special, as well as a leading part for himself in a President's Day pageant in which Lisa also stars. Ralph receives the role of George Washington in a segment about the former US president's life, ahead of an obviously more talented classmate. Lisa is selected to play Martha Washington and be Ralph's stage "wife".
With Homer having convinced Lisa that nothing can go wrong at Krusty's show, Lisa and Ralph go together. On live air, Krusty begins interviewing audience members, and Ralph takes the opportunity to declare that Lisa is the love of his life and that he intends to marry her. Angry, Lisa states that she had never liked him, and that the only reason she gave him a Valentine was because nobody else would. Ralph is humiliated and deeply hurt, and Lisa soon regrets her actions. On the night of the play, Lisa tries to apologize to Ralph, but he ignores her to focus on his role. Ralph proves to be a remarkably effective and eloquent actor. Lisa approaches him after the performance and gives him a new card with a picture of a bee on it, reading "Let's Bee Friends." Ralph laughs at the pun and happily accepts the offer of friendship.
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