Meiko, I’ve decided to date Kei
I’ll be right by your side and I’ll protect you
Oh, Kei.
But I’m worried, I’m worried that maybe I only chose Kei so I could have someone to replace Yuu.
Am I doing the right thing?

Marmalade Boy
FRIENDS
I NEED KEI.

Does your food taste bad?
No
Well, eat up then
I just haven’t had any appetite since you decided to dump me
Come on, Michael don't say that
Don't worry about it, you’re gonna find a nice girlfriend who’s perfect for you in no time
I’m sure
No, I can’t think about anybody else except you
And I’m sure I’ll stay this way forever
I want to go back to America
Michael. Will you knock it off, you know what, if you keep whining like this, and I really am going to hate you
What, don't say that
Then please, don't bring up the subject ever again
You see, I’d really want us to be able to remain good friends kind of like brother and sister
brother and sister
come on now, you’ve gotta eat up or you’ll be late for school
really? You have a date with Kei on Sunday
yeah, he told me that he’s gonna take me to a piano concert
but I , I…I’m not sure
oh, are you still worried ?
yeah. I can’t stop wondering if I only chose Kei so I could have someone to replace Yuu
well. So what if he did?
I felt exactly the same way, a little while ago, when I decided to start dating Satoshi
I was afraid that I was only trying to fill the void in my heart, from Na-chan with Satoshi
I was worried
Meiko.
But there was no lying about the way I felt about Satoshi back then,
And I know that more than ever now,
Of course I eventually ended up getting back with Na-chan
And winded up hurting Satoshi’s feelings very badly
But. I could have stayed with Satoshi too, and probably been just as happy with him even if I hadn’t reunited with Na-chan
Well, at least sometimes I felt that way
So if you really feel that you need to be with Kei right now, then I’d say go ahead and be with him, just follow your heart, Miki.
My heart?
Follow my heart
So if you really feel that you need to be with Kei right now,
Right
I really do need to spend some time with him
I need some time to heal
I have just one thing to say
That was fantastic , I totally loved it
I agree, I was pleasantly surprised , you know that movie was so much better than I thought it was going to be
You got that right
Hey, what do you say, we all go find some place to get some coffee
Good idea,
Where should we go?
Hey. Look, isn’t that Miki and Tsuchiya?
She’s with Kei?
Well, she didn’t waste any time, I’d say it looks like she found herself a new boyfriend the second she broke up with Matsuura
Miki.
Ginta.
It’s not true, is it?
It is true
I just cannot believe it, she has a new boyfriend the moment she breaks up with Yuu?
What’s she doing, what is she thinking anyway
Try to understand , she’s been through an awful lot, listen, try to leave her alone right now, okay?
This is ridiculous , I cannot believe what she’s doing
So I’ll see you later
Matsuura
Yuu.
This is all your fault
Hey, that was a good show
I really enjoyed it
Yeah, got that right
The band was great
There was one word for that song, amazing
Yeah. I’ve been watching this band for a while
And I bet they are gonna be big really soon
Hey. Let’s go and get something to drink
Yeah. Why don't we head on over to the Nick’s
Sounds great
And Of course, it’s on you, right, Brain?
Yeah. My treat tonight
-come on
-great.
-I don't have that much money, so don't drink too much.
Hi. Ginta.
I need to talk to you about something
What is it?
Not here, somewhere private
Miss Koishikawa
Coming.
Sorry, maybe later
Wait.
I want to talk to you about the practice match next week
Okay.
Hey. Ginta. Come on.
Let’s get out of here
Yeah.
I like Yayoi but Tsutomu gets on my nerves sometimes
What do you think about us going out by ourselves this Sunday
Hey. What gives?
Sorry. What’d you say?
Ginta, we’re supposed to be here planning our next date, and you’re not helping at all, you know
I mean you’re not even paying attention
I’m sorry.
Are you still worried , still about Miki
Well. I guess I am , but just a little bit
She’s a really good friend
I suppose our date is much more important
Okay. Let’s see, what have we got here
Whoa. Look at this place
Hey. What do you think?
Maybe
Or maybe somewhere around this area, huh?
I wonder what Ginta wanted to talk to me about
I’ll get it
Hello, Koishikawa residence.
Hi. Kei.
Tomorrow sounds fine, but I have practice , after that I’m afraid ?
I’m just your little brother
Good work, that’s it for today, guys
Thank you, Miss Ryouko.
Ginta.
Why didn't you tell me?
Well, I …
First you break it off with Yuu, and now you go and do this
Miki, do you really consider me a friend?
Is there something else you’re not telling me?
No, if I had told you that I started dating Kei, you would have thought that I was just completely cold and heartless
And you see, I just couldn’t bear the idea of my close friend thinking about me in that way
Miki.
But please I need you to understand this, right now, I really need to have Kei in my life
I really need this healing time with Kei
Miki.
And then he went , slammed right Into a fence
Hey, you.
I’ll see you later
Why Kei Tsuchiya?
Why him?
I’m the one who should be with Miki
You idiot , what are you thinking?
I’ll see everyone later
Have a good time
Have you noticed she’s been spending a lot of time on the phone with a boy named Kei recently ?
Yeah. I think that they might be dating
I bet it’s a date today too
My suppose Miki is getting to be that age
But isn’t Kei a little younger than she is?
Dating younger boys is considered trendy
Oh. Is that so?
Kei. Sorry, I’m late
It’s okay
Hey, what gives?
Sorry. What’d you say?
Arimi.
Ginta.
I’m so sorry
I’m afraid that I just can’t leave Miki alone now,
Ginta.
Until I know for sure that Kei will be the right guy for her, until I’m absolutely sure about it,
I can’t let him have her
That’s their business , not yours, you’ve got nothing to do with it
Why do you feel like you have to interfere with them all the time
Because Miki’s my friend, I just can’t leave my friend all alone when she needs me the most
You keep saying she’s your friend, but who’s more important to you, is it Miki or me?
Sorry.
Ginta. No.
You don't want it?
You want me let go?
No. It’s not that,
All right
This one is kind of cute
Oh, this one, too, it’s totally cute
This one is cute too, oh, I like this one too
Hey. Which one of these do you think is the cutest?
Is it this one, or is it this one?
Neither of them is the cutest
Why.
Why do I keep remembering Yuu
This isn’t fair to Kei
Do you like crepes?
Yeah, I love them
Then let’s get some
Whoa. They look delicious
I love you so much
And I love you too
Let’s sit down
This place is important , you have memories here don't you?
I told you , Miki
And I really meant it, I love you just the way you are right now
That’s including the part of you that’s still in love with Yuu
Kei
So, you don't have to fight your feelings
Go ahead and cry, it’s all right
I’ve got an idea, how about we make our own memories

I was shocked to hear that Miki and Yuu broke up, but the most shocking news is that Ginta might still have feelings for Miki, I don't think I can go on like this anymore

Marmalade Boy
INDECISIVE LOVERS
GOODBYE, GINTA.