I really don't know why I was so worried about our names being entered in the official family register,
I guess I finally realized for the first time, what totally great mothers and fathers I had.
Good luck with the school Marathon.
And summer vacation starts right after that.

Marmalade Boy
DOUBTFUL TWOSOME
YUU AND SATOSHI ARE A COUPLE?

The school Marathon is almost here.
Well, I’m hot, do we really have to run in this E-key weather.
It’s not that bad, and besides this is big school tradition you know?
You’re lucky, you’re used to running all the time on the tennis court.
Who thought all this dumb idea anyway, I mean come on.
Well. Whoever that person is, I hate them
By the way, I heard a crazy rumor this morning, and it’s amazing, it’s all about Matsuura.
A crazy rumor? What is it?
Well, I don't really know if it’s true, but they say that Yuu and the president Satoshi Miwa are now romantically involved.
Yuu and
Satoshi Miwa?
Really? You’re kidding?
Rumor has it that the two of them meet pretty often at back of the school yard, during their breaks and after school, and that their attitude is really friendly and more than just casual if you know what I mean.
You’re Meiko Akizuki from second year, aren’t you?
You stand out because you’re really beautiful.
Hey, meiko. How about you and I go on a date?
Judging by the confused look on your face, I don't think you were expecting me.
Was all of that flirting just camouflage to disguise his real romantic preference, how weird.
Meiko. Is something wrong?
What? Oh, no. It’s nothing, really.
That was strange.
Hi, Miki, do you mind if I borrow this?
Sure, go on.
Why don't we try out a little compatibility test
You mean for Miwa and Matsuura?
Sounds good, let’s do it.
It’ll be a lot of fun.
I wonder if they will turn out to be a perfect match.
No way.
The year Yuu was born is, all right, Satoshi is next.
Come on, hurry up.
Okay. And their compatibility is.
Here it is.
They are 100% compatible?
Wow. They’ve got the highest score.
I never would’ve imagined it.
Looks like they really are a good match.
That’s just ridiculous.
The rumor may not be ridiculous after all.
Hey, this thing is just a toy, there’s no way, I mean they couldn’t.
You know, Miki, It may be more accurate than we think.
Meiko.
Sorry, I’m just kidding, you don't have to get upset.
Ou, ou, wait. Wait a minute.
I just got caught on a stupid branch.
Are you okay?
Honestly Meiko, why do we have to spy on those guys?
I mean there’s just no way that rumor could possibly be true.
Look, Miki there they are.
Over there.
Hey. How come you face’s tuning so red, Meiko.
I wouldn’t talk, you’re pretty red yourself, Miki.
Now I can see how the rumor got started.
They look really good together.
It’s kind of creepy.
Stop kidding around, geeze, they’re both guys.
They are just being friendly, they’re just good friends, all right?
There’s no way that rumor’s true.
Come on, Meiko, don't you agree with me?
I … um…
Anyway, this is nothing more than a big misunderstanding, I’m sure.
Of course, they do seem a little too close to be just regular friends.
But we know for a fact that Yuu dated Arimi for a little while and
Wait a minute, Arimi told me something about their relationship.
I really think you’re completely incapable of falling in love with a woman.
That could be.
If he said that then maybe Yuu really is gay.
There’s just no way.
Cut it out, right now.
Whoa, Miki.
What are you doing with that camera.
Hi, Miss Koishikawa.
What are you two doing here standing in the middle of the bushes?
Hey. It’s none of your business what I’m doing out here, so just back off.
I don't suppose you’re planning to show that video you’re shooting on the lunchtime news program at school, are you?
Of course. Why not.
Look, they just might be the hottest couple in this high school we’ve ever seen in a very long time, and I’m gonna show everyone.
They are the hottest couple?
Furutachi, Is that really true?
Yeah, you bet.
Hello, it has to be just a rumor.
Satoshi Miwa is probably the most popular king in this school, and he has many, many female friends, what he doesn’t have is a real girlfriend.
People always thought it was because he was all about looks or…or that he was just really picky or something but
But it turns out he was gay, I guess that explains pretty much everything.
Right, now some people altered their opinion and turned gay because he couldn’t find a perfect woman.
Wow, that’s interesting.
What the heck are the two of you saying.
I don't know about Satoshi or he’s gay, but Yuu is definitely not like that.
Why don't you go and find another couple to focus on, and stop making things worse for everyone.
Yeah, what about freedom of the press?
Any objections?
No, ma’am.
That’s right, Yuu is definitely a regular person in every way.
That rumor is just simply not true.
Please come to my room, you will, won’t you? Please darling.
No I can’t, I don't have the courage yet.
But just talking to you like this is enough to fill my life with joy and hope.
Hiroko, please.
I don't want to let you go tonight.
Don't leave.
Oh. Please, I need a little more time.
Watching a show like this with my parents is…it’s too embarrassing.
Of course I’m probably the only one here who’s embarrassed though,
Oh, Hiroko.
No, please stop. we can’t
Oh, Miki dear, Could you get that? It’s an exciting scene.
Yeah, yeah, sure.
What an inconsiderate bunch.
Yes, hello.
Oh, Miss Koishikawa
Is Yuu there?
Yes, he is. Who should I say is calling?
Oh, sorry, it’s Satoshi Miwa.
Satoshi?
Yuu, You have a call.
Thanks a lot, Miki.
So who is it.
It’s your friend, Satoshi.
Great, thanks.
Something feels really strange about this
Hey. Do you need help?
Oh, Ginta. Thanks a lot.
It’s kind of windy today.
Yeah. It could be pretty hard sometime to play in the wind, but still I win a lot of matches on windy days like this, for some reason, I seem to be able to focus on my serve and everything when the wind blows. It’s like the other day I,
What is it?
Thing’s been pretty rough on you lately, Miki. that business with Meiko and all the weird stuff about your parents I’ve really been worried about you these last couple of months you know.
And I really couldn’t do much to help you out.
But I really gotta tell you, Miki, I’m awful happy to see you getting back to normal.
Ginta.
Wait a minute, Miki. where’s your tennis racket?
Oh, I must have left it at the back of my locker.
You’re really hopeless you know that?
Here, let me take this for you.
I’m sorry Ginta.
It’s okay, go get the racket.
Thank you, Ginta.
You’ve always looked after me no matter what
Well. I care for you more than you ever know.
But I’ve just realized something it’s time I have to tell Ginta soon.
I wonder whose picture Yuu carries in his locket.
Not Satoshi Miwa
No way, that just wouldn’t be possible.
So are you heading home now?
No, I gotta go to work.
Why am I hiding from them?
Oh, By the way, Yuu, do you want to come to my house this Sunday it’d be a good day to do it.
Maybe I could do it another time.
I’m just not really ready yet.
You see, at this point, just talking to you like this is enough for me, okay?
Please, Satoshi, I need more time.
I understand Yuu, look, there’s really no rush.
I’m always available, so let me know when you decide.
So, shall we go?
Yeah.
What? No way.
What was that all about?
It was exactly like the TV show from last night.
It can’t be. They can’t be talking about that, can they? No way, it can’t be.
Yuck.
The school Marathon all already, I hate this.
Hey. Has anybody seen Miki?
Ready.
Mr. Miwa. My name is Miki Koishikawa from class 2-B. And I have a request.
Ah. It’s you, I’ve heard quite a lot about you, from Matsuura
So. What is it that I can do for you?
I want you to race me?
It’s a simple request, I want you to race me because I need to see which one of us can cross the finish line first.
But the distance is different for boys than it is for girls
Then I guess I’m gonna have to run the boys’ course.
But you gotta swear that if I win, you’ll never touch Yuu in any [ 13:36 ] perform for as long as you live, got it?
So, if I win, I’m free to do whatever I want with him, right?
What?
Okay, it’s a deal, you got yourself a race.
No. That wasn’t, I mean.
There’s no way, I
Oh, and I won’t be taking it easy on you just because you’re a girl, either.
See you later.
Mr. Miwa. Wait a minute.
Oh, no, I think I just made matters a whole lot worse, does this mean that he could take Yuu away from me into his strange world if he won the race?
What a disaster.
Whatever I do, I just can’t lose to him, no matter what.
Ready.
Let’s go.
Hey. Where’s Miki? I thought she was gonna run with you.
She ditched me right before the race started, but I’m pretty sure she’s running ahead of us.
I really think it’s impressive that you can keep up with guys like this, you know?
I’ve been spending years on the tennis team for nothing, you know you’re pretty good runner yourself.
Of course I was on the basketball team before I became the president of the student council.
I have lots of stamina.
But you haven’t really been exercising lately, have you?
So you should be careful if you push yourself too hard your muscles will really be sore tomorrow.
Okay, it’s time to get serious.
Hey, wait.
Man, she’s stubborn.
This is so tough, I feel like I’m gonna die.
But I can’t lost this race no matter what.
You’re turning blue.
Why don't you just give up already, huh?
Hey, I’m fine, you’re the only one who’s looking exhausted, maybe you should take a rest, now excuse me, I gotta race to win.
Wait up.
What’s with them?
Don’t know, maybe they think it’s some sort of a hundred-meter sprint.
Can we slow down a little bit?
If we don't I don't think you’re almost gonna last enough to finish the race.
I think you’re right.
Geeze, I was just gonna cruise this at a normal pace. And that’s it, but
Hey. Aren’t we leading the race?
Oh, man.
It’s all her fault I’m feeling this way.
I should make her pay.
Hey.
Huh?
For the record, there’s no way, you’re gonna be able to separate me from Matsuura
I’m telling you, that you’re never gonna come between us.
Our relationship is way too solid.
Are you nuts? What are you talking about?
How can Yuu have a solid relationship with another guy, it’s just unlike that, and I’m not gonna stand here, allow Yuu.
Uh-oh.
Hey. Miki.
Miki. Come on, wake up. Are you all right? Wake up!
Oh, Miki. Thank goodness, you’re all right.
I’ll be right back, I’m gonna get the doctor.
What happened? Is this the infirmary?
Well, you ran into a light post and knocked yourself out.
Satoshi managed to carry you all the way to the midpoint where the teachers were, and make sure they brought you here.
Make sure you’ll find him later and thank him okay?
Hi. How is she?
Satoshi
How’s Miki doing, is she all right?
Yeah. In fact she just woke up.
That’s good, I’m so glad it wasn’t something more serious.
What are you staring at? Do I have something on my face?
Still not date with me? Or have you changed your mind?
So what do you say, are we going out?
Geeze, what is wrong with this guy.
I heard that you were competing against Satoshi on the men’s course, when this happened.
Yeah.
Were you trying to proof something or what?
No, I just, um
I’m all alone in the infirmary with Yuu
This is kind of familiar.
Oh, no, I just remembered,
Oh, you idiot, don't blush, he’ll notice for sure.
Hey. You know, this reminds me of something.
And what’s that, Yuu
I see, playing dumb again, are you?
You know what I mean.
So, Miki, shall we have repeated performance?
But Yuu. You’re kidding right?
It’s too late to be shy.
Oh, Yuu.
Please get off my bed.
I don't understand, what is he thinking?
What’s going on here?
Satoshi, we’re...
Now how would you go about explaining this to the doctor?
I will tell her, I was just kidding around.
He’s just kidding around?
Oh. That jerk.
She doesn’t look that bad to me, in fact she looks pretty good.
I’m so glad you’re okay, Miki
I guess he’s a good guy after all.
Thank you for taking care of me.
Sorry for the trouble I caused.
Yeah, it really was a lot of trouble, you were pretty heavy, I thought my arms were gonna break off.
He’s not a good guy after all.
You haven’t forgotten that little deal we made, right?
I finished the course, and you gave up halfway through, so in other words, I do believe I won the race.
I forgot all about that.
So, Yuu, let’s go home, it seems I finally have your family’s permission so let’s go.
What about Miki
Don't worry, she’s a tough cookie
Believe me,
I guess.
Hang on, wait a minute, don't go.
Bye, take care of yourself.
She’s a little simple-minded if you ask me.
But you know it’s real fun to tease her just like you said it would be.
Yeah, well.
So why do you look so upset?
Is teasing her a special privilege reserved just for your personal pleasure?
Not really.
Hey. Stop grinning at me like that.
Satoshi, I told you no, all right?
I definitely have to save Yuu from the evil crotch of Satoshi Miwa.
This is very unusual, I wonder why her blood pressure is so high?
I won’t lose to him.

Yeah, a great vacation with the whole family, at least that’s what I was expecting.
So why does Satoshi suddenly show up while we’re staying?
And why does Yuu sneak away with him to go to who-knows-why, who-knows-where, does he have to come all the way out here to interfere with our vacation?

Marmalade Boy
TRIP TO KARUIZAWA
JUST AS I THOUGHT – STRANGE!