Meiko, I’ll try to forget about Yuu, and put everything behind me, from now on, I’ll keep moving forward
My eraser
Miki. I’m sorry that I can’t be with you, we still have a chance, don’t we, Miki? I love you
I swore to myself that it was over, I swore it
I meant it, when I swore that it was really over,

Marmalade Boy
NEW CHOICE
YOU DON'T HAVE TO FORGET ABOUT HIM!

The thing is, I really just had to say this to you face to face
Miki’s gonna be mine, and there’s nothing you can do
I know that you sent her a package just recently didn't you?
Right, well, let’s just say she didn’t appreciate that very much
How pretty
The same melody
I’ll buy it for you, well, you like it, don't you?
Yuu.
Yuu?
What’s the matter ?
Oh. No. What did I do
My goodness , are you okay? Miki.
Did you hurt yourself ?
No, I’m fine , but I ruined the music box
That’s all right, everybody makes mistakes sometimes, don’t they?
I guess so
I’m sorry, this happened because I wasn’t being careful
Listen, Miki. Do you want to come with me to a wholesale OUTLETS to get some restocking items?
Restocking?
Um-hum.
Let’s get going, Akira can watch the store while we are away
Okay?
Wow. This is amazing
They’re so cute
This would look so awesome in my bedroom
It sure would
This would be just perfect for a lonely person
Because when she comes back to her empty room all alone, she can turn on this pretty lamp and feel all warm inside just like the feeling she gets when her family is there to greet her
Well in that case, let’s buy that lamp
You can’t be serious , you shouldn't buy it just because I like it
I trust your instinct, You have a good eye, Miki
Yeah?
Because you weren’t just thinking about yourself like most people do, you were thinking about what our customers would like, just like the lonely person you were talking about , that’s special , Miki.
Yeah. You know I believe that the true happiness of being able to run a store, is to be able to choose and sell things not only for yourself but more importantly, to give happiness to other people
To other people?
Yes, that’s exactly, all I really wanted to do, is share all of these beautiful things and all of these happy feelings with as many people as humanly possible
That has been my dream all along
Your dream?
My dreams, the closest thing to a dream I’ve had before, was to marry Yuu, maybe, what is my dream now?
My special dream
It’s so cute
All I really wanted to do is share all of these beautiful things and all of these happy feelings with as many people as humanly possible
I think so, too
But Miki, isn’t it only because you admire Rei that you just might want to be like her?
Maybe, maybe that’s true
No, that’s not true, I really feel it from the bottom of my heart
Someday, I want to own a shop like Rei’s that is filled to the brim with dreams
Finally Shingo, you came for me
Yes, Saki.
Wait.
Mayu.
Please don't leave me, Shingo.
It’s just that I , I have to tell you, I love you, can’t you see that?
Hey, there.
Where’s Miki?
Oh. She’s not back yet,
She is kind of late, isn’t she?
She probably just had to work late
Right, you don’t need to worry yourself
Miki, I hope you are not at Kei’s house again
Oh. This is frustrating
Yeah. Make up your mind already
I agree with you, it seems like that playboy is constantly causing trouble with his indecision
What are you talking about?
We’re talking about the show
Their love triangle has been dragging on for weeks, it’s just so tiring
Their love triangle
Oh. Shingo.
Shingo.
At least in that regard we did just great
We made things perfectly clear from the very beginning
We did that for sure
So then
Is it always best to make things clear from the beginning ?
I think so, don’t you guys agree?
Absolutely
Being clear is good, Michael
Being clear is good
Right
No way
Why not?
Right now, Miki needs a little more time to figure things out,
But I can’t stand feeling uncertain like this anymore, it’s just too hard , she has to make a decision
Give it a chance , she just broke up with him you know
Just broke up or not, it really doesn’t matter at all
Because it’s over, and they’re not gonna get back together
Why don’t you admit it, you and Miki are completely finished as a couple,
Yeah. Well. It’s her decision now, right now , she’s completely exhausted
Even so, there’s nothing I can really do, there’s no way I can be at her side right now to help her get through
And that’s why I come in
What? You sound pretty confident
I am
Okay, then I take you what you word
Are you really sure about this?
Yeah, sure, I guess that’s it, if that’s what she wants
Are you sure
Miki’s special, take good care of her
Hey, are you listening to me? Kei.
So what do you say
I’ve got an idea
She’s gonna choose between us,
But..
It’s her decision , if that’s what she wants
So Yuu, how were things going with your girlfriend back home in Japan
Yeah.
Well, I think that we may be over
What? Are you telling us the truth?
There’s another person there with her
Someone who can actually take better care of her than I can right now
Is he the guy who came to see you the other day?
His name’s Kei or something like that
Yeah, that’s him, and I already told him to take care of Miki
What?
I guess that I thought, I thought it was the best thing for Miki
Yuu.
You idiot
That was so stupid
This really stinks, this means that Jinny’s gonna be all over you again
Come on, Brain.
I mean sorry to hear that
I know it’s not your fault
Don't worry about it, Yuu
Women are so tough to figure out , and In case you didn’t notice that Miki is a woman too, and just like all women, I’m pretty sure she’s gonna be fine, I mean despite all your worries about her
On the other hand, we poor men always get the short end at the stick ,
Women just twist us around their little fingers, we end up suffering for it
That is soda, right, you are not drinking beer, are you?
Dorn it, Knock it off, I’m not drunk
Well, anyway, what I’m really trying to say is this, I think women are fantastic but they are just such unpredictable creatures sometimes
Right, Jinny?
Is you chase them, they run away
If you flatter them, they get cocky
They’re selfish and emotional and randomly do and say unpredictable things for no apparent reason
But they are incredibly cute, aren’t they?
Do you really like it, that much?
I really like it
But I don't know what it is, I guess men just can’t help wanting to protect them
It’s just so hard to be a man sometimes you know
You can say that again
It sure is
I’m so glad that you came out on a date with us
And to be quite honest about it, Miki, I was really worried that you might just turn us down
Oh. Were you?
Michael and Kei asked you to go out with them
And what did you tell them?
Well, I told them that I would go
But I, I just don't know what to do, Meiko
Well, Miki, I think that if I were you, I would just go ahead and follow my first instinct
I don't know
This is a good chance for you to try and figure out what’s in your heart you know
I should try and figure out what’s in my heart?
Hey. Don't you guys think that it’s about time you tell me exactly where we are going?
I guess only Michael can tell you that
Yes, Kei doesn’t know either
But here’s a hint, it’s a place where I’ve always wanted to go but never have been to
Here we are
Not this place
It looks like a fun place, doesn’t it, Miki?
You’re such a kid man
For your information, adults have more fun than kids in this place
Right, they have no idea that Yuu and I have been here too, on our very first date
Well. Let’s go on in, Miki
Sure
Hey, Miki. Let’s try the roller coaster
What do you say to that?
Miki?
What’s the matter?
It’s nothing
Don't worry about it
Let’s do it again, what do you say this time I get to sit next to you
We’re gonna ride it again?
Wasn’t it even funner the second time?
This is really tough
Let me rest for a little while okay
So, Miki. You want to go over there now?
That one is so cute
Do you like that one?
It’s just so cute, I would love to have it
All right, then let me get it for you
Put a coin in
I’m pretty good at this
Just wait and see
Dang, I almost had it
I wish he would always be this kind
Yes, I got it
Really?
Here you go
Not this one
But you, you said this one was cute, and you wanted it
Ka-chan’s family isn’t here anymore
So, Which one do you want, Miki?
We’ll have a competition to see which one of us can get it for you first
All right. How about that penguin then.
The penguin it is,
Okay
Let’s go
This is weird, the memory of being here with Yuu feels like a long time ago
Is this how memories become things of the past
It even feels less painful to think about Yuu than it did before
Is forgetting painful memories part of growing up?
Could it be a gift from god that we can forget sad things
But what about happy things? I think it’s sad if we forget about the happy things too
I don't want to forget about everything
If it’s good, or if it’s bad
But sometimes it hurts so much to remember
I can’t stand it
I don't know what to do anymore
Miki. We really need you to make a decision about this today,
So who’s it gonna be, Kei or me
Please decide
I’m sorry, I just can’t make that decision right now
Wait. Don't tell me that you’re still thinking about Yuu
No. It’s not that, it’s just that I
Sorry. I can’t choose one over the other
I thought you liked me, Miki
Yeah, what about me
I like you both, but it’s just that I , I don't know
I haven’t forgotten about Yuu yet
I can make you forget about Yuu, I can promise you that
Michael. Please don't
You don't have to forget
That wouldn’t be fair, to ask you to forget all about him
But Kei.
You see, Miki. Even though your heart may still be thinking about him, I love you just the way you are, no strings attached
I’ll be right by your side and I’ll protect you
Kei, I …
Huh, Miki.

Miki. Why didn’t you tell me about Kei?
I thought we were friends.
I’m sorry, Ginta, you’re such a dear friend, I didn’t want you to think that I was indecisive and flaky
There’s just one thing you should know.

Marmalade Boy
FRIENDS
I NEED KEI.