Meiko, lately I’ve been finding that I dislike myself from time to time. I find myself being jealous of Arimi about Ginta. Or I feel elated when Yuu treats me kindly. Maybe it means that I’m nothing but a flirt. Miki, no one is free from indecisiveness. I think it’s very sweet, they look like a good match.
Marmalade boy PART-TIME JOB THE WAR OF LOVE DEPENDS ON SALES!
Well, hello, were you waiting for someone? No, not really. We didn't exactly have a set plan. Yeah, I think it’s good to come to the library every once in a while. And maybe we should call this time a lucky one. You are Miss Akizuki from year 2, right? How do you know my name? Well, because you’re pretty and you stand out. There is no male student in our school who hasn’t tried to find out everything that they care about you. When you started junior high at our school, it became a hot topic all over, that a beautiful new girl has started, everyone said that you won by at least three lengths over the other new girls at school. Don’t talk about me as if I were some sort of a race horse. Wait, don’t go. I didn’t tell you my name It’s Satoshi Miwa from year 3, isn’t it? I’m really flattered. Tell me something, did I also win by three lengths or more? There’s no need to be so overly impressive of yourself. Everybody in school knows the name of the student body president. Hey. How about going on a date with me? No, no way, You answer so quickly. Hey. Wait, come back. Miss Akizuki, wait. Mr. Namura. So, are you really busy now? Well. No, not really. Then could you come along with me please? Sure, okay. Ah. That’s great. So you pretend that you’re starting to get a lot closer to me I think it’s at least worth a try. Come on, let you and I join forces, okay? Sure. I probably shouldn't have made a promise like that. What am I gonna do now? I can’t exactly talk openly with Miki anymore. Hey, Miki. Don’t you have practice with the tennis club this afternoon? Not today. I heard that a contractor’s coming to do some maintenance on the courts. Lucky break. Huh? Since you don’t have practice, why don't you come to my work and help me? Come to you work? Why should I? Well, because we’re having a sale at Junk Jungle today to celebrate an anniversary. What in the world are they talking about? This is not good, I’m late, Come on, Miki, we gotta hurry. What? Hey. What do you mean “we gotta hurry?” I haven’t agreed to help you with your part-time job. A part-time job? Wait a second, you’re going too fast, I can’t keep up with. Welcome to Junk Jungle. So, what kind of stuff are you looking for today? Oh, yeah, I’m just looking for a plaid shirt is all. Great, we’ve got plenty of them on the shelf right over there. I guess she was reluctant at first, but she seems pretty motivated now. You’re doing a pretty good job there, Miki. Really? Here you go. Thanks a lot, Miki. Don’t mention it. Hey. You know what, you really seem to work efficiently, it’s hard to believe that this is the first part-time job you’ve ever had. Well, thank you. Yuu. How do I look in this skirt, Yuu? Well. What was that all about? Let me see. I think it looks really good on you. And not only that, it matches that lovely jacket you're wearing right now. Yeah. Then I guess I’ll take it. Yuu. I love it, do you have this in a different size? Yuu, help me too. Yuu. Come here for a second please? Yuu. Yuu, I was first. I guess it’s true, Yuu has an awful lot of fans. I guess I’m a little shocked. Well, Miki, dear. Yes? Would you like to continue working part-time at my store? No way. It’d be terrible if she started working here and got picked up by some sort of weirdo or something. She’s just an innocent girl. Yuu. By some sort of weirdo or something. She’s just an innocent girl. What, are you laughing at me? I’m sorry, it’s just that you were sticking your tongue out just like a little kid. Yuu. If you’re telling me that I’m acting like a kid, then I know I’m finished for sure. What? Hey, that wasn’t nice. Thanks, what you said earlier made me happy, even if you were teasing me. Hi, welcome to Junk Jungle.. Welcome. Ginta. Hey. Hey. Oh, hello there. Hi. What a surprise. Ginta and I were on a date when I happened to see the sale sign in the window, so we came in. A date? I knew that Yuu is working part-time in this store, but I’m surprised to see you working here, too. Oh. I’m just helping out around here today because of the big sale. Really? That’s great. Well what I need is a good pair of sneakers. Ginta, why don’t you come pick out a pair for me. Why can’t we just leave? We can’t, it’s way too late for us to leave now. Besides, this is a great chance to make Miki jealous. Yet that might be true, but I still want to get out of here. Ginta, you’re gonna spoil the whole thing if you give up on this now. Um-hum. Hey, guys, I’m starting to get hungry. Yeah, me too, let’s go grab a burger or something. Good idea. Ginta. Hey, Tsutomu. Where did he go? Hey. Ginta. Come out here. Oh, no. I don't believe it. Tsutomu Rokutanda. Hey, Matsuura. You must be part of this, I just know you are. Ginta. Are you hiding from me, you coward. Geeze, I mean can’t anybody do anything about that temper of his, that runs in his family? Calm down, Tsutomu. You know very well I really like Arimi ever since I was little, how dare you go out on a date with her? Is this how cousins are supposed to treat each other? We’re family for Pete’s sake. What’s with you? I thought I made myself perfectly clear, I’m not interested in you and I don't want you following me anymore. Arimi. Will you take it outside? This really isn’t the place to be having this conversation. Oh, yeah. First you get with this guy, and then after 3 excruciating mouths of going-out, you split up with him, and what do you do, you choose him. I just don’t get it, why do you like those guys more than you like me? Let me make this perfectly clear, it’s none of your business who I go out with. Arimi. What is it? What’s going on? It sounds like some sort of a love triangle to me. No, no. It sounds more like a love square. Dying, that sounds complicated. What a mess. This is not good at all, my plan was trying to make Miki jealous enough so she would pull away from Yuu, and leave him for me. And now this’s gonna ruin the whole thing. Hey, listen up, everyone, this guy used to wet the bed when he was little. And he even wetted my bed once. On top of that, he always referred to dogs as “wan-wan” even long after he started to go to kindergarten. Ginta’s the kind of a guy who went down to the river to catch a crawfish, fell into the river and then he got rescued with a net along with the crawfish. Why did you say all that, it’s all irrelevant. It is relevant. To what? To who deserves Arimi, I’m telling her how much I am than you with your fault. Then you should stop using such mean and childish tactics like badmouthing me. All right, I understand. Right here and now, I’m challenging you to fight it out with me. I’d be happy to. No way. That sounds idiotic. I’m challenging you too, Matsuura . Why? I’m not involved in this. Shut up. You’ve been on my nerves for a long time now, and I’m gonna do something about it. Yeah, he’s been on my nerves ever since he arrived here. Really? Yeah. You know what you guys are saying is really bizarre. Sorry, but I can’t fight with you right now, I’m still on the clock. Hey. Wait, you’re trying to get out of it. I think all Yuu here is afraid. Well, now it’s official, These guys are totally whacked out. What was your name? it’s Tsutomu, isn’t it? That’s right. Tell me something, would you take any kind of challenge from him? Well, of course. Right, sure about that? Yeah, I said I would and I mean what I said. A part-time job competition? You three are going to compete to see who can sell the most clothes before it’s time to close the store. Are there any questions? What? You are all kidding right? It’d be pretty easy to determine who the winner is by looking at the total number of items sold. And it will help me out a lot. So do you still mean what you said? Well, do you? Yeah, okay. Um-hum. Part-time job match it is. So, are you in? I don't have much of a choice, so I’ll play along. However. What now? This silly match isn’t enough for you? It’s hard to get motivated without some penalty for whoever loses this. How about this. Not again. Not again. Loser has to get a buzz cut. I knew it. A buzz cut? Just in case you hadn’t noticed, you’re pretty close to that already. Well, I’m not going to lose. But still, if for some reason I do lose, I'll shave it all off. What does he mean “shave it all off” All right, then. Let the great part-time job match begin. And let’s keep this competition fair and square. Okay, gentleman. Ready? Get silent. Let’s do it. Welcome to our store, can I help you with something today? Hey, come on in. What’s happening over there? I don’t know. What’s going on? Did something happen? I don't know the details, but I heard that a few young men are having a contest. I really like the tall boy with shorter hair, but definitely not the one with the shaved head. I know, he’s so cute, he’s really trying to win. I even bought a jacket just to help him out. Wait a second, girls, one at a time. You have to take turns. I think that top will really look wonderful on you. Hey, there, welcome sir. Awesome, it looks great on you, wait a second, I got some stuff you’re just gonna love. The layered look, it’s all the range right now, shall I wrap you up? What in the world is this? It looks cool, doesn’t it? Which part? That’s Matsuura. And there’s Ginta and Tsutomu Rokutanda, too. Hey, Namura! Ryouko! -So, what’s up? -Hello. What in the world is going on? Our part-timers are doing a pretty good job, don’t you think? Even that little brat from Sakaki is kind of a funny guy. Okay, this one’s ready. Thanks. How do you like it, you gotta buy it, it’s really you. Come on, buy it, you know you want to. You know, if you stroll a little slower, we could walk together. Come on, Meiko please slow down. Don’t you want to be with me? I have absolutely no intention of being with anyone, especially you. You are on your own, okay? That’s really how it happened, huh? Hey, wait, isn’t that Mr. Namura and Miss Ryouko? They got motivated beyond my expectations. Of course, it’s helping me out a lot. Now I understand, you’re very clever T-, I gotta hand it to you. Oh, hey. Aren’t those guys in the same class as you? Huh? Hey, wait. Crap, I only missed it by a couple of shirts. Sorry man, that still makes you the loser. I guess the world of competition is pretty cool, isn’t it, Tsutomu? Make sure you’ll send us a picture, okay? Everyone. Thanks for all your hard work. We sold more today than we have in a long time Hey, why don’t we take a break? All right, I guess I am pretty thirty. No doubt, considering how loud you were talking. When I first heard you, it actually kind of surprised me. Well, I think I was the one here who was most surprised, Na-chan. I had no idea that you and Miss Ryouko and Mr. ….all knew each other. Yeah, well, you know, they say, “guys It’s a small world”. Here. This is your consolation prize. What? I think that outfit will look really cool with you short hair. I’ll bet you the girls won’t be able to keep their hands off of you. What? The girls will like me? Really? Arimi. Why so cruel. That was so much fun. Sure it was. Of course, I was scared about what was gonna happen at one point, but I’m glad you don’t have to shave your head. Yeah, me too. -Hi -We're home. Hi. Good, they finally made it home. Hey, you guys are late. Excuse me, but what’s with these bags? What do you mean? The 4 of us are going off on a little trip tomorrow. What? Why am I just hearing about this right before you leave? Well, that can’t be right, can it? Wait a minute, I thought you had already been told. Yeah, me too, I guess all 4 of us just assumed that one of the others had already told you. Well, anyway, that’s how it is. We’ll be back soon. That’s all you have to say? We’ll be sure to bring you back some souvenirs Unbelievable. Does that mean I’ll be in this house with just Yuu starting tomorrow?
Thanks to our parents’ lack of common sense, Yuu and I are at home all by ourselves. Shopping, tea time, meals. I’m glad I’m doing all those things with Yuu. But I guess I’m sort of hyper-sensitive about him, I don't think I’ll be able to sleep tonight.
Marmalade Boy Our first night Surprise in the bathroom.
I find myself being jealous of Arimi about Ginta.
Or I feel elated when Yuu treats me kindly.
Maybe it means that I’m nothing but a flirt.
Miki, no one is free from indecisiveness.
I think it’s very sweet, they look like a good match.
Marmalade boy
PART-TIME JOB
THE WAR OF LOVE DEPENDS ON SALES!
Well, hello, were you waiting for someone?
No, not really.
We didn't exactly have a set plan.
Yeah, I think it’s good to come to the library every once in a while.
And maybe we should call this time a lucky one.
You are Miss Akizuki from year 2, right?
How do you know my name?
Well, because you’re pretty and you stand out.
There is no male student in our school who hasn’t tried to find out everything that they care about you.
When you started junior high at our school, it became a hot topic all over, that a beautiful new girl has started, everyone said that you won by at least three lengths over the other new girls at school.
Don’t talk about me as if I were some sort of a race horse.
Wait, don’t go. I didn’t tell you my name
It’s Satoshi Miwa from year 3, isn’t it?
I’m really flattered. Tell me something, did I also win by three lengths or more?
There’s no need to be so overly impressive of yourself.
Everybody in school knows the name of the student body president.
Hey. How about going on a date with me?
No, no way,
You answer so quickly.
Hey. Wait, come back.
Miss Akizuki, wait.
Mr. Namura.
So, are you really busy now?
Well. No, not really.
Then could you come along with me please?
Sure, okay.
Ah. That’s great.
So you pretend that you’re starting to get a lot closer to me
I think it’s at least worth a try.
Come on, let you and I join forces, okay?
Sure.
I probably shouldn't have made a promise like that.
What am I gonna do now?
I can’t exactly talk openly with Miki anymore.
Hey, Miki.
Don’t you have practice with the tennis club this afternoon?
Not today. I heard that a contractor’s coming to do some maintenance on the courts.
Lucky break.
Huh?
Since you don’t have practice, why don't you come to my work and help me?
Come to you work?
Why should I?
Well, because we’re having a sale at Junk Jungle today to celebrate an anniversary.
What in the world are they talking about?
This is not good, I’m late,
Come on, Miki, we gotta hurry.
What? Hey.
What do you mean “we gotta hurry?” I haven’t agreed to help you with your part-time job.
A part-time job?
Wait a second, you’re going too fast, I can’t keep up with.
Welcome to Junk Jungle.
So, what kind of stuff are you looking for today?
Oh, yeah, I’m just looking for a plaid shirt is all.
Great, we’ve got plenty of them on the shelf right over there.
I guess she was reluctant at first, but she seems pretty motivated now.
You’re doing a pretty good job there, Miki.
Really?
Here you go.
Thanks a lot, Miki.
Don’t mention it.
Hey. You know what, you really seem to work efficiently, it’s hard to believe that this is the first part-time job you’ve ever had.
Well, thank you.
Yuu. How do I look in this skirt, Yuu?
Well.
What was that all about?
Let me see.
I think it looks really good on you.
And not only that, it matches that lovely jacket you're wearing right now.
Yeah. Then I guess I’ll take it.
Yuu. I love it, do you have this in a different size?
Yuu, help me too.
Yuu. Come here for a second please?
Yuu.
Yuu, I was first.
I guess it’s true, Yuu has an awful lot of fans.
I guess I’m a little shocked.
Well, Miki, dear.
Yes?
Would you like to continue working part-time at my store?
No way.
It’d be terrible if she started working here and got picked up by some sort of weirdo or something. She’s just an innocent girl.
Yuu.
By some sort of weirdo or something. She’s just an innocent girl.
What, are you laughing at me?
I’m sorry, it’s just that you were sticking your tongue out just like a little kid.
Yuu.
If you’re telling me that I’m acting like a kid, then I know I’m finished for sure.
What? Hey, that wasn’t nice.
Thanks, what you said earlier made me happy, even if you were teasing me.
Hi, welcome to Junk Jungle..
Welcome.
Ginta.
Hey.
Hey.
Oh, hello there.
Hi.
What a surprise.
Ginta and I were on a date when I happened to see the sale sign in the window, so we came in.
A date?
I knew that Yuu is working part-time in this store, but I’m surprised to see you working here, too.
Oh. I’m just helping out around here today because of the big sale.
Really? That’s great. Well what I need is a good pair of sneakers.
Ginta, why don’t you come pick out a pair for me.
Why can’t we just leave?
We can’t, it’s way too late for us to leave now.
Besides, this is a great chance to make Miki jealous.
Yet that might be true, but I still want to get out of here.
Ginta, you’re gonna spoil the whole thing if you give up on this now.
Um-hum.
Hey, guys, I’m starting to get hungry.
Yeah, me too, let’s go grab a burger or something.
Good idea.
Ginta.
Hey, Tsutomu.
Where did he go? Hey.
Ginta. Come out here.
Oh, no.
I don't believe it.
Tsutomu Rokutanda.
Hey, Matsuura.
You must be part of this, I just know you are.
Ginta. Are you hiding from me, you coward.
Geeze, I mean can’t anybody do anything about that temper of his, that runs in his family?
Calm down, Tsutomu.
You know very well I really like Arimi ever since I was little, how dare you go out on a date with her?
Is this how cousins are supposed to treat each other? We’re family for Pete’s sake.
What’s with you?
I thought I made myself perfectly clear, I’m not interested in you and I don't want you following me anymore.
Arimi.
Will you take it outside? This really isn’t the place to be having this conversation.
Oh, yeah.
First you get with this guy, and then after 3 excruciating mouths of going-out, you split up with him, and what do you do, you choose him.
I just don’t get it, why do you like those guys more than you like me?
Let me make this perfectly clear, it’s none of your business who I go out with.
Arimi.
What is it? What’s going on?
It sounds like some sort of a love triangle to me.
No, no. It sounds more like a love square.
Dying, that sounds complicated.
What a mess.
This is not good at all, my plan was trying to make Miki jealous enough so she would pull away from Yuu, and leave him for me. And now this’s gonna ruin the whole thing.
Hey, listen up, everyone, this guy used to wet the bed when he was little. And he even wetted my bed once. On top of that, he always referred to dogs as “wan-wan” even long after he started to go to kindergarten.
Ginta’s the kind of a guy who went down to the river to catch a crawfish, fell into the river and then he got rescued with a net along with the crawfish.
Why did you say all that, it’s all irrelevant.
It is relevant.
To what?
To who deserves Arimi, I’m telling her how much I am than you with your fault.
Then you should stop using such mean and childish tactics like badmouthing me.
All right, I understand.
Right here and now, I’m challenging you to fight it out with me.
I’d be happy to.
No way.
That sounds idiotic.
I’m challenging you too, Matsuura .
Why? I’m not involved in this.
Shut up.
You’ve been on my nerves for a long time now, and I’m gonna do something about it.
Yeah, he’s been on my nerves ever since he arrived here.
Really?
Yeah.
You know what you guys are saying is really bizarre.
Sorry, but I can’t fight with you right now, I’m still on the clock.
Hey. Wait, you’re trying to get out of it.
I think all Yuu here is afraid.
Well, now it’s official, These guys are totally whacked out.
What was your name? it’s Tsutomu, isn’t it?
That’s right.
Tell me something, would you take any kind of challenge from him?
Well, of course.
Right, sure about that?
Yeah, I said I would and I mean what I said.
A part-time job competition?
You three are going to compete to see who can sell the most clothes before it’s time to close the store.
Are there any questions?
What?
You are all kidding right?
It’d be pretty easy to determine who the winner is by looking at the total number of items sold.
And it will help me out a lot.
So do you still mean what you said?
Well, do you?
Yeah, okay.
Um-hum.
Part-time job match it is.
So, are you in?
I don't have much of a choice, so I’ll play along.
However.
What now? This silly match isn’t enough for you?
It’s hard to get motivated without some penalty for whoever loses this.
How about this.
Not again.
Not again.
Loser has to get a buzz cut.
I knew it.
A buzz cut? Just in case you hadn’t noticed, you’re pretty close to that already.
Well, I’m not going to lose.
But still, if for some reason I do lose, I'll shave it all off.
What does he mean “shave it all off”
All right, then. Let the great part-time job match begin.
And let’s keep this competition fair and square. Okay, gentleman.
Ready? Get silent.
Let’s do it.
Welcome to our store, can I help you with something today?
Hey, come on in.
What’s happening over there?
I don’t know.
What’s going on? Did something happen?
I don't know the details, but I heard that a few young men are having a contest.
I really like the tall boy with shorter hair, but definitely not the one with the shaved head.
I know, he’s so cute, he’s really trying to win.
I even bought a jacket just to help him out.
Wait a second, girls, one at a time. You have to take turns.
I think that top will really look wonderful on you.
Hey, there, welcome sir.
Awesome, it looks great on you, wait a second, I got some stuff you’re just gonna love.
The layered look, it’s all the range right now, shall I wrap you up?
What in the world is this?
It looks cool, doesn’t it?
Which part?
That’s Matsuura.
And there’s Ginta and Tsutomu Rokutanda, too.
Hey, Namura! Ryouko!
-So, what’s up?
-Hello.
What in the world is going on?
Our part-timers are doing a pretty good job, don’t you think?
Even that little brat from Sakaki is kind of a funny guy.
Okay, this one’s ready.
Thanks.
How do you like it, you gotta buy it, it’s really you.
Come on, buy it, you know you want to.
You know, if you stroll a little slower, we could walk together.
Come on, Meiko please slow down.
Don’t you want to be with me?
I have absolutely no intention of being with anyone, especially you.
You are on your own, okay?
That’s really how it happened, huh?
Hey, wait, isn’t that Mr. Namura and Miss Ryouko?
They got motivated beyond my expectations.
Of course, it’s helping me out a lot.
Now I understand, you’re very clever T-, I gotta hand it to you.
Oh, hey. Aren’t those guys in the same class as you? Huh?
Hey, wait.
Crap, I only missed it by a couple of shirts.
Sorry man, that still makes you the loser.
I guess the world of competition is pretty cool, isn’t it, Tsutomu?
Make sure you’ll send us a picture, okay?
Everyone. Thanks for all your hard work.
We sold more today than we have in a long time
Hey, why don’t we take a break?
All right, I guess I am pretty thirty.
No doubt, considering how loud you were talking.
When I first heard you, it actually kind of surprised me.
Well, I think I was the one here who was most surprised, Na-chan.
I had no idea that you and Miss Ryouko and Mr. ….all knew each other.
Yeah, well, you know, they say, “guys It’s a small world”.
Here. This is your consolation prize.
What?
I think that outfit will look really cool with you short hair.
I’ll bet you the girls won’t be able to keep their hands off of you.
What? The girls will like me? Really?
Arimi. Why so cruel.
That was so much fun.
Sure it was.
Of course, I was scared about what was gonna happen at one point, but I’m glad you don’t have to shave your head.
Yeah, me too.
-Hi
-We're home. Hi.
Good, they finally made it home.
Hey, you guys are late.
Excuse me, but what’s with these bags?
What do you mean?
The 4 of us are going off on a little trip tomorrow.
What?
Why am I just hearing about this right before you leave?
Well, that can’t be right, can it?
Wait a minute, I thought you had already been told.
Yeah, me too, I guess all 4 of us just assumed that one of the others had already told you.
Well, anyway, that’s how it is.
We’ll be back soon.
That’s all you have to say?
We’ll be sure to bring you back some souvenirs
Unbelievable.
Does that mean I’ll be in this house with just Yuu starting tomorrow?
Thanks to our parents’ lack of common sense, Yuu and I are at home all by ourselves.
Shopping, tea time, meals.
I’m glad I’m doing all those things with Yuu.
But I guess I’m sort of hyper-sensitive about him,
I don't think I’ll be able to sleep tonight.
Marmalade Boy
Our first night
Surprise in the bathroom.