I …I’m not Youji Matsuura’s son.
The child that my mother had with an old boyfriend is me.
What are you saying, Yuu?
I’m saying that my real father’s name is, it’s Yoshimitsu Miwa.
Oh. Meiko, I just can’t tell anyone something so personal.

Marmalade Boy
THE SECRET OF HIS BIRTH
I CAN’T LEAVE YUU ALONE!

Yoshimitsu Miwa is Yuu’s father, huh?
So Yuu and Satoshi are really half-brother?
Hey.
Come with me right now.
Miki. Why do you have to be so obvious about what’s going on inside your head?
I mean it’s like you’re shouting out loud to everybody “I’ve got a big secret to tell.”
I’m sorry, Yuu
I guess I shouldn't have told something that important to someone as transparent as you.
The look on you face just gives it all away.
Anyway, please do your best to act as normal as you can.
My parents don't know that I know all about this stuff.
I don't want any trouble
And I have no intention of messing up the life we all have now, understand?
I’m counting on you. Miki.
Yuu.
You act so casual all the time but that isn’t how you really feel, is it?
Practicing against the wall, huh? You look pretty good.
Satoshi.
1,2,1,2,1,2…
So, I heard Yuu finally told you about it,
I had no idea he was hiding such a big secret all this time, I was shocked.
He skipped all the details, when he told me, so I’m full of questions.
The problem is, I just don't feel comfortable bringing up the subject with him
Yuu acts like this whole thing means nothing to him.
But I wonder if deep down in his heart he feels burned in a fire.
Well, let me see if I can make it simple for you to understand.
A few months after she finished getting her college degree, Yuu’s mother Chiyako landed a job at my dad’s architecture office.
My mom and dad had already been married for a while then,
Then my dad and Chiyako had love affair
After a lot of argument and headache, dad and Chiyako decided that’d be best for everyone if they were to just break up when I was born.
But at that point, Chiyako was already pregnant with him
Soon after that, Chiyako married Youji Matsuura, whom she knew from college, and then gave birth to Yuu.
The way I heard that Mr. Matsuura knew all about the affair, and still asked her to marry him
Even in the family register, Mr. Matsuura is listed as Yuu’s father.
So, that’s how it happened.
How long have you known about all this, Satoshi?
I’ve known since I was in 9th grade.
That’s when I accidentally saw my mom’s diary.
It must’ve been pretty shocking for you.
No, not really
See when I was growing up by knowing that my dad cheated on my mom all the time, in fact, there was one time, one of his lovers actually bought me a toy I wanted.
What a terrible father.
But I think Yuu was pretty hurt by it, once he found out all the details.
Regardless of what you think, he can be a pretty sensitive guy.
And if I’m not mistaken, he was only in 6th grade when he accidentally found out about it,
That must have been what Chiyako was telling me about.
When he was in 6th grade, he locked himself in his room for about a month.
Now I was really excited by the idea that I had a younger brother.
And I decided I had to meet him no matter what.
I managed to find him on my own.
Of course Chiyako’s resume was in my dad’s office so tracking him down turned out to be way easier than I expected.
So I went to Yuu’s school to see him for myself.
All there was going through my head was, “that’s my younger brother standing there”
Didn’t you go talk to him, or introduce yourself?
No, I just left him alone, I didn’t know if he knew anythings, and I didn’t think he’d like to know that from me.
I’ll bet you were really surprised when Yuu transferred into this school, weren’t you?
I mean I’m sure he was the absolutely last person you expected to see.
At first I thought he followed me here, later, he told me it was because of the family situation.
Anyway, the Matsuuras are pretty strange.
I don't understand them, your parents are pretty strange too.
I’m amazed you guys grew up somewhat normal
The same goes for you.
By the way, Yuu saw your father the other day, didn’t he? Did that meeting go okay for him?
What was your father’s reaction when he first saw Yuu?
I guess, what I mean is.
Was he willing to admit that Yuu is really his son.
Well. As a matter of fact, I haven’t let him in on the secret just yet.
When I brought him in, I only introduced him as my friend from school, and nothing more, we both decided we should take it kind of slow.
But sooner or later, when the time is right I’ll explain everything about it.
Are you worried about him?
Me, too.
He always tries to act so casual about all this, but I’m pretty sure he’s faking it.
From what I’ve been able to gather, he’s really sensitive on the inside.
You’re right, Satoshi, I think so too.
Yuu was always being kind and gentle with me when it really mattered most.
He tries to act cool, but deep inside, he’s very kind and sympathetic.
Hey. I’m pretty sure he’s gonna be just fine.
Now that he has you in his life, you just take good care of him for me, okay?
Sure,
And in return, I’ll take excellent care of your good friend Meiko
I promise I’ll be very nice to her.
So you should trust me and cooperate with me, in every way possible
Sorry, that’s a totally separate issue.
Is that so?
It’s been a while since I’ve seen everyone.
I wonder how they’re doing or what everyone ’s up to.
Thanks to you, I had so much fun.
It was the best time ever.
That’s awesome, Ginta.
Yeah, that’s amazing.
Hey, check it out, something’s going on in the classroom.
You rule, Ginta
Hey. Hold your horses. Just a minute
Hey, everyone. What’s going on?
It’s Ginta, you see if he wins one more match he’ll make it into the inter high school competition.
What?
Ginta. You were still in the summer tournament, how could that be, I would have known.
I thought you were eliminated quite a long time ago.
Darn you, Miki, we’re on the same tennis team you know.
Relax, Ginta. I’m kidding.
I know all about your match
You’re supposed to play this afternoon, and the winner moves on to the big tournament.
Meiko and I will be there cheering you on.
All right, the chipping ticket will be all mine, man.
Is he really is good, is all that?
You bet, he is, he’s the best player around.
Huh? Satoshi!
Hey!
Okay, okay, I get it, I get it.
You want me 6 feet away, right? Don't worry, I’ll stay away.
Meiko. Stop being so angry.
That frown’s just not you, a smile fits you best.
Leave me alone, all right?
Hey, Meiko. That hair band looks really good on you. You know?
Come to think of it, didn’t you used to wear your hair straight long when did you decide to change your hair style to wavy.
Way back during the spring holiday right before I started high school
I see, well, you look really great with straight hair, but I think this terrific wavy hair style might just suit you and you’re whole looking even better.
I think girls always look good with long hair.
You know what I think?
I really hate long hair on boys, and that includes you.
What’s going on.
I really hate long hair on boys.
Was I too hard on him?
Meiko. Hey. I’m right over here.
I’m so sorry.
Waiting long? I guess I got a little turned-around.
Not at all, I just got here a few minutes ago.
Hey, your hair?
I just got it cut and permed, since I’m in high school now, do you think I look mature like this?
You, you do look beautiful.
I wish I was older, Na-chan.
You’re almost there.
But I can’t wait, it’s unbearable
Meiko.
Hey there, meiko.
Hi.
I ditched a class and went get my hair cut short, what do you think? Well?
Satoshi, you didn’t.
I’m sorry, I didn’t mean for you to.
I didn’t think you’d actually go get your hair cut
Fool you, I was just kidding.
I just pull it into a ponytail
See? Oh, Meiko. Are you okay?
I really didn’t think this joke would bother you all that much.
The joke didn’t affect me at all.
Are you sure?
Why do you have to keep teasing me, enough is enough, leave me alone, there are plenty of other girls around for you to bother.
Once and for all, I’m begging you to please stop joking with me like that
Meiko. I am not joking around at all, I’m serious.
I really do like you and that’s the honest truth.
I’m sorry, but I just don’t believe you.
You’re always shallow, flaky and silly, and you never seem to take anything seriously
I just can’t believe that you’re capable of being sincere at all.
You are absolutely right, that is how I am, I guess when it counts the most, that’s when I always seem to dismiss and try to joke it away.
Sometime I guess I’m too embarrassed to say what’s really on my mind.
But I’m really serious about this Meiko,
I’m sorry Satoshi, but to be honest I’m still in love with Mr. Namura
I just can’t forget him.
I suppose I should, I need to accept the truth about our situation, but I can’t right now.
Really, Meiko you are about as stubborn as they come
What?
But in a strange way, that makes us a lot alike.
So, I guess on that note, take it easy, Meiko
What?
What do you mean, take it easy
Satoshi?
Yuu. Are you free after school?
Why do you ask?
Ginta’s competing in a huge tennis match today, it’s the division final of the summer tenement.
If he wins, he’ll be in the inter high school competition, would you like to come with us?
No, not today, Miki. I have to do something.
You’re meeting with Satoshi’s dad, aren’t you?
Yeah, I wonder how he’ll react when I finally look him straight in the eye and tell him that I’m his son.
I guess I’m a bit nervous.
Yuu.
Hey, Miki. Is something bothering you?
No, Meiko, there’s nothing bothering me.
By the way, you didn’t leave me your usual voice massage,
Did something happen?
No, nothing.
So what do you think we should do about going to Ginta’s match, huh?
We’re still going, aren’t we?
You’re not going?
Of course, I wouldn’t miss it for the world.
You sure?
Hey, Miki. You and Meiko are coming to the tournament, together, right?
I’m really glad you’re gonna be there.
Miki?
I’m sorry, Ginta, I just can’t make it today.
But why? Is something the matter?
Is something going on with Matsuura?
That’s it, isn’t it?
Hey. Do you really have to miss the match? Does he really need you that much?
You gotta come, it will really mean a lot to me.
I want you there.
I’m really sorry, but I can’t.
I’m so sorry.
I’m really worried about Yuu
Before he left he looked so sad like a lost puppy.
I can’t leave him alone, I wanna be by his side.
I’m so sorry.

I now know for sure, I like Ginta very much, but only as a good friend.
It’s only Yuu, he’s the one I’m totally in love with, he’s the only one who makes my heart race.

Marmalade Boy
REAL KISS
YUU, I LOVE YOU.