And what a happy new year this is.
I’ve got to admit, it was bumpy at times, but last year ended up being a great year.
Merry Christmas , Yuu.
Merry Christmas.
I think this year’s going to be the best one ever.
That’s for sure.

Marmalade Boy
NEW YEAR’S PATTERN OF LOVE
IT’S GOING TO BE A WONDERFUL YEAR.

Morning, happy New Year everyone .
Everybody may still be asleep
I guess that Yuu and I will just have to make the most of this beautiful New Year’s morning by ourselves then.
Huh?
We’re going to watch the sunrise, kids.
There’s plenty of food in the refrigerator, so help yourselves and have a great day.
Geeze, what kind of parents are they anyway .
This is unbelievable .
Hey, what you doing over there, Miki?
Oh, good morning and happy New Year , Yuu.
I’m just taking something out for breakfast .
Never mind getting breakfast
You really need to get ready to go out.
What?
Is it that time already ?
There they are.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year, Miki.
And thank you for your kindness in the upcoming year.
I sure hope it’s gonna be a good year
You just leave everything to me.
Meiko. You look beautiful .
Thanks a lot.
When the person is pretty, the kimono really shines.
Uh-hum.
Oh, I guess that maybe I should’ve worn a kimono, too.
No, Arimi, you look terrific just the way you are.
Oh, yeah?
Um-hum.
Geeze, I suppose I should’ve worn a nice kimono as well.
No, you don't need one either
Really? And why do you say that?
Well, it’s just that if you were to wear a kimono,
Um-hum
There’s a good chance that you might be mistaken for a little child
Yuu. Stop teasing, that’s not very nice, you meanie
Ginta.
So, why don't we all go into the temple now?
Wait, hold on a sec.
What? Is someone else coming with us, Yuu?
Well.
Hey.
There you are.
Well, Happy New Year everyone
Hey. Satoshi.
Hi, there, I came along too.
Hi, Suzu.
So Happy New Year everybody
It’s great to see you all again.
Oh. Yuu, Happy New Year.
She insisted on coming along with me,
That’s fine.
I mean it is the New Year’s day.
So after all, the more the merrier, I guess.
I sure I’m relieved to hear that.
That voice.
I went to Ginta’s house, and his parents told me you were all over here, so I came.
Happy New Year, guys.
So we are off to the temple then, come on.
Let’s get going.
May everything continue to go well with Arimi.
May I find a girlfriend 100 times prettier than Arimi.
And may Gintama cry and feel bitter then he finds out about it.
Satoshi and Meiko are a much better match than I thought.
May Satoshi and Meiko get together and may Yuu and Miki split up.
May I be able to go on a trip with Yuu this year.
Please, if it’s at all possible
Oh, right, it says “Good fortune”
But look this part says, “study really hard, or your grades will slip.”
So what does yours say, nosy?
Isn’t it obvious ?
You got “Best Luck”?
That means I lose.
Mine says “Good fortune awaits”
Really? Mind says the same thing.
“love, if quietly patient, will prosper”
You know what, I’m starting to think that maybe it was good for me to wait for you this long.
You are aware that it doesn’t specify your name on it, aren’t you?
No, it’s bad, bad, bad luck.
What do you say, we split up for a while and meet up again later on?
How about we meet over there, that store in about an hour?
Okay, you got it.
See you later.
Yuu, let’s go look some stores together
Miki and I have to go buy some charms.
Sorry, we’ll be back in a little while.
Yuu.
I wonder where they went
Our parents?
Hey, Satoshi.
It looks like something’s starting at the Kagura hall, wanna join me, Meiko? Come on.
Uh. Sure.
Hey, Suzu.
Ginta and I are gonna go shopping, do you wanna come along ?
No , thanks, I won’t want to get in your way.
Phew . All right.
See you later then.
I guess no one really cares that I’m even here at all.
So, Suzu, we might get along just fine.
Yeah?
I’m still in bad luck.
But why, why do I always end up like this?
Look, a charm for good health, it’s perfect for Anju, don't you think?
Um-hum.
Hey, Miki, I really think that maybe you should get this one for yourself .
Huh?
Good fortune in school?
Yuu.
I’m gonna go find Satoshi.
Amazing.
An ?? demonstration
You know I figure I might look good doing something like that.
Well, don't you agree?
Meiko?
Hey. Meiko. Wait for me.
You know I loved to eat sweets when I was younger.
Something just like that, plum jam over there was always my favorite
Oh, wow. That sounds yummy.
It’ll be just a little longer, sweet heart.
Ginta. What’s wrong?
Well, there’s nothing the matter at all.
This is pathetic , I can’t stand it anymore .
So, what do you say, you think we should go to the stores now?
Sure.
Being able to spend New Year’s with Yuu like this, makes me so happy.
Oh, wow, this takes me back.
-This was really popular back when I was in grade school
-thank you very much.
Hey, Miki.
Will you open your hand for me?
Huh?
A New Year’s gift.
It’s beautiful
Thank you , so much.
No, I’d better save this finger for the real thing.
So tell me , do you really like it that much?
Yeah. I love it.
I gotta tell you something Miki.
You are really one cheap date.
Darn it.
They all paired up and disappeared.
I should’ve stayed home. Ouch.
That hurt.
Hey, why don't you watch where the heck you’re going.
Oh, I’m so sorry.
No, it was my fault
I wasn’t paying attention , I’m sorry.
No, but it was all my fault , I was rushing because I lost track of my friends.
What? Well, that’s not very good at all.
I’ll help you look for them.
Maybe we could find them together , what do you say?
That’s very kind, but.
I’d like to help you.
What do they look like?
All right, well, she’s a cute girl with braids, wearing a red coat and
Wow. I’m so bored.
They’re really awful , going off in couples like that, leaving me behind, I mean, they’re just terrible , don't you agree?
Tsutomu is way late, what in the world could he be doing?
Who cares?
It’s much quieter without him
Um-hum.
Whoa, well then I suppose that means we’re about the same age now, doesn’t it?
Really?
So you’re a sophomore too? Where do you go to school?
I go to Sakaki Academy myself and where do you go to school .
Well, I go to the.
Yayoi.
Hey, Yayoi.
We’ve been looking all over for you.
We found them.
Already?
Thank you for helping me look for them, Tsutomu
You know I really had a lot of fun talking to you today.
Really? I had a great time too.
Well, bye Tsutomu.
Well, I guess it looks like that bad fortune was completely off base
Yahoo.
Tsutomu , such a big idiot .
Let’s just leave him here, and forget about it.
Look.
Tsutomu, where have you been?
I’ve just met the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen.
Huh?
I really had a lot of fun talking to you, today.
That’s what she said to me, then she held my hand like this, can you believe my luck?
So, you get her phone number after all that fun talking?
Get her phone number ?
Yeah, oh, how about her address?
her address?
Well I’m sure at least you know where she goes to school , don't you?
Her, her school?
Is this really gonna be my destiny for the entire year?
Yayoi.
Thank you for taking this picture for us.
Say “cheese”!
We’re gonna head over to Ginta’s house for a little while , you guys.
Yeah.
Can I come along with you, too?
I can’t recover from my bad luck when I’m left all alone.
Hey, you’d better not follow us.
Ginta. I’m your cousin , you know.
And besides , I haven’t even gone around to pick my New Year’s gift from your mom and dad yet.
Hey, look, isn’t that Yayoi?
Where’s she? Where are you, Yayoi.
It’s me, Tsutomu.
Huh?
Wait for me.
Come on, you guys, wait up.
How about I walk you home?
No, thanks.
Don't worry, it’s not a problem for me.
I’m not worried that’s for sure.
Well, you wanna go grab a bite to eat or something?
No.
How about just coffee then?
Super no
Say, Yuu. Can you come over to my house, now?
You know, my father still wants to see you.
Oh, yeah, I forgot.
I should go say hi to him.
You mind , Miki?
No, I don't mind it all, go on ahead, I can make it home by myself .
You really mean it?
Sure.
Thank you , Miki, bye.
My father wants to talk to you about something really important .
Well, I guess for today, it’s okay.
Nice to see you, ever since you started tutoring Suzu, her grades have really improved.
I really love Mr. Matsuura, daddy, and I really and truly want to try harder for him.
Now now.
Oh, by the way, Yuu.
Yes?
Do you think that you might be interested in studying in New York?
Ah, New York?
If you’re really serious about architecture , I think it’s the best place to learn about it.
In my opinion , it’s best for you to study abroad .
Oh. No.
I can’t believe that I lost.
We won big time.
You stink , Miki.
You wanna play another round?
Yeah, let’s play another one.
No, I’d rather not play again.
Don't be that way, Miki.
Come on, just one more game.
And this time we’ll help you.
Please , Miki, let’s play one more game.
Okay?
I don't want to.
Someone’s at the door, I’ll get it.
Yes? Huh?
Anju. How are you feeling? Are you alright now?
Um-hum
Please, won’t you come in?
I’m sorry, but I’m afraid I can’t stay.
Is Yuu here?
Well, actually , he’s not here right now.
Then will you please give him a message for me?
Tell him I’m gonna be going to America soon to have that operation
America?
That’s so far away.
Yes, it is. But it’s a very difficult operation.
And this just might be my last chance.
All right.
In that case, I’d better start getting it together as well.
Huh?
Because when you come back from America all healthy , I just may lose him to you if I’m not careful .
An.
Yuu.
Anju. Hey, you must be feeling better
Yes.
An’s decided to go to America to have that operation she needs.
What?
Now it would be a good time for that thing we bought.
Oh, that’s a good idea.
Here, Anju.
Miki and I bought you a little present earlier today.
Wow, a charm.
Thank you so much.
And I promise, I’ll take good care of it.
I’ve gotta get going now.
But you just got here.
I know, but I have so much to do to get ready for my trip.
Then please allow me to walk you home.
Um-hum.
My parents are waiting for me out in the car.
Good bye, guys.
Good bye, have a safe trip, Anju.
You’ll write to us from there, won’t you, Anju?
Um-hum
Make sure you stay strong.
Good luck in America
Poor Anju.
She’s gonna be okay, isn’t she?
Oh, you bet.
I’m sure she will be.
I have a feeling it’s going to be another good year.
Sure is.
Yuu.
Miki.
Let’s play the game.
come on
This really was the best New Year’s ever.
And it’s going to be the best year ever.

Everyone was having a great time on the ski trip.
And I was looking forward to being alone with Yuu.
But then Suzu tells me that Yuu took a gondola up, so I went up too
But he wasn’t there.
I wonder, maybe he went down first.

Marmalade Boy
SKI TRIP
I WON’T LET YOU TWO BE ALONE!