Where’d Na-chan go?
He just left.
I asked him to take me with him, but he refused.
I ran after him and called out to him, but he wouldn’t even look over at me.
Meiko. I wish I knew how to make her feel better.
But I just don't know how.

Marnalade Boy
THE DERECTION OF LOVE
YOU CAN’T HAVE IT THE WAY YOU WANTED.

Miki. Are you still eating? Hurry up.
Hey, are you feeling sick or something honey ?
No, I’m just thinking. that’s all.
Well, that’s okay, then.
Hei, Rumi, Chiyako, Hurry it up, we’re gonna be late.
We’re coming.
Bye, kids.
Are you still thinking about Meiko?
Um-hum. Her suspension is over today, so she should be back at school.
And as much as I want to, I don't how to comfort her.
She’ll know you’re uncomfortable if you tried too hard.
Just treat her the same, that’s the best comfort of all.
Yeah, okay.
And besides. anyone seeing your face would crack up right away, wouldn’t they?
Eat up now, I’ll leave without you.
Wait, I’m hurrying.
I wonder if Meiko will be there.
Don’t worry, she will.
Meiko.
Well, go.
That hurt, what you going do that for?
Miki?
Oh, hi, there, Meiko.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Morning
Good morning.
Meiko. Hi.
I’m so glad Meiko is back.
It’s good to see you, you look great
Yeah.
Thanks a lot, I’m sorry I worried everyone.
But it’s okay, I’m all right now.
Is that the girl right there.
She’s the one who got in trouble with Mr. Namura.
What was that all about?
I’ve excepted the way things would work out, I’m okay.
Really. You guys don’t have to worry about me so much.
Okay.
Well, that’s a calculator ?
Yeah, and it tells fortunes and plays games, too.
Show me.
Okay, watch this.
That button tells your fortune. and this one starts the games.
Well, that’s amazing.
I’m gonna try it out.
Oh, no. The game’s over already ?
Hei, Meiko. Why don’t you give the game a try?
Meiko?
Not right now, thank you, I’ll be back in a minute okay?
She’s pretending to be fine, but it’s obviously really hard for her.
You’re still not running fast enough.
Think things to be going okay, Meiko’s actually doing better than I thought she would.
Yeah. But I think she’s forcing herself to act happy.
I just can’t believe that she could recover from something that difficult so quickly.
Yeah, you may be right. I’m not sure.
But I am sure that Meiko’s been able to get this far because she has you as a friend to help her.
I don’t know.
Idiot. you’re her best friend, and she needs you right now.
Come on, Miki, we can’t give up on her now.
We'll find her, we just have to
I was only able to help Meiko because Yuu was there.
Wait a minute. I’ve got it, why don’t we take Meiko somewhere fun this Sunday, we’ll have a great time, so what do you think of that idea.
That’s a great idea,
Isn’t it?
On the way home, let’s stop by the store and see what Yuu thinks too,
I guess that’s good enough.
Arimi?
Yeah. That’s my name all right.
Yuu.
Hi, there.
Arimi.
I’ll never let you have him, Miki.
That’s right she just came out of nowhere. and kissed him all of a sudden.
Good afternoon.
Hi.
Good afternoon.
So, Ginta, it’s unusual to see you at this store.
What brings you here.
Well, you see it’s…
He had an idea, he thought that we should ask Meiko to go with us to Garillon Ranch this coming Sunday.
What do you think?
Well, I think it’s. great.
Really. Let’s do it, I have the day-off and sure will have a great time.
Really? All right. I will make us some lunch. we can have a picnic.wouldn’t that be great?
So, you’re gonna make lunch huh?
Maybe I won’t be going after all.
Thanks a lot. Yuu.
Hey. Is it alright if I tag along with you guys?
I mean you’re all talking about something so fun right in front of me,
You three wouldn’t be planning on leaving me out would you?
Arimi, it’s just that…
Arimi. We’re doing this just for Meiko, that’s right, and the more the merrier, that’s what I always say, so come along with us, okay?
Really? I’m so happy.
And to show you how much I appreciate it, I’m going to make half the lunch.
Yuu. What would you like to eat?
Anything is just fine with me.
Ah, come on. You don't have to hold back on my count
Oh. Miki, you’re so soft-hearted, why didn’t I just turn her down.
I hate having to explain about Meiko, remember the most important thing is for Meiko to feel better, no matter what.
What? This Sunday?
Whoa. Really?
Yeah. And I’m gonna make a picnic lunch for everybody too.
All you have to do is come along and have yourself a good time.
Well, okay.
I mean I guess there’s no point in sitting around at home all the time, huh?
That’s great.
So then we’ll talk tomorrow about the exact time and all the details bye.
Bye. I’ll see you tomorrow.
Miki, thank you.
Hey, Meiko said she’d come,
Really?
She sure did, now I’m gonna go talk to Chiyako about the lunch menu.
My mother’s not very good at that sort of thing. Bye.
Miki.
Are you finished making the lunch?
Almost, just a few more things.
Wow. Do you really think we need to take that big of a basket ?
Of course, silly, I made a lot of food, so no one will go hungry.
You have some of that lunch stuck to your face too.
Miki and Yuu are late. There they are, it’s about time.
Hi there.
sorry, we’re late
What the Heck took you guys so long anyway
Miki, is all of that really, for us to eat?
Well, she insisted on bringing along enough food to feed an army
So that’s the reason that we were a little bit late getting here.
Come on.
Let’s get going.
Wait, Miki.
Come on. Hurry up, you slowpokes
Isn’t this a great place guys?
Meiko, hurry come take a look.
You’re right.
It’s beautiful.
Look there’s a big river and a lake too.
And look at that, they have some row-boats, let’s take one out together.
Why don’t we have some lunch instead.
You want to eat already, Yuu ?
Well, I’m getting really hungry carrying this big box around.
It’s heavy you know,
I can’t look my best carrying this
I guess that’s true.
Oh, Wow, Arimi.
That looks great.
Yeah. You wanna try some?
You bet I do.
Thanks.
How is it?
It’s tasty
Really?
That’s so nice of you.
It’s gonna be hard to bring out my food after Arimi’s
Hey. Miki. Bring out your food too.
Yeah, sure.
Ta-da!
I’m sorry, but I’m not the best cook.
It sure looks delicious.
Yeah. Delicious in a weird looking sort of way. well, here goes.
Well
It’s great.
Really?
It’s great by your standard.
That’s not true, they’re delicious.
Mocking me hurts my feelings even more.
I brought some fruit, you guys want some?
There’s plenty for everyone.
I’ll have some, thanks, Meiko
Hey, it’s not burned.
Now, I guess it isn’t.
That’s the way it’s supposed to be.
Yuu. Stop saying that, you idiot.
Yuu, come on. This way.
Hey.
Meiko. Let’s go,
All right, all right.
What about me?
Ginta. Hurry it up.
All right, I’m on my way, don't tip it over.
Hurry up, Ginta, you’re too slow.
Keep it up, Ginta
You’re not slow,
You do know there are two of you here. so I’m bound to be slower than they are.
Keep on rowing, Ginta, you’re catching up, hooray for our team, go, Ginta, go, row harder.
Oh, Look at that horse, it’s so cute.
Yes, it is.
I really want to go pet it.
That’s risky, considering how clumsy you are. you just might hurt yourself.
I would not.
You know what it really reminds me of? Of Hokkaido.
The trip we took?
Yeah.
It was fun.
Rokutanda was Really something wasn’t it?
You know what, I’m really thirsty all of a sudden.
Do you want me to go get you something to drink?
Sure. Let me go with you.
Get something for us too, please.
Okay.
Don’t worry, I’ll get it.
Be careful.
Don’t worry, I’ll be just fine.
Don’t worry. Miki’s always been like that.
She’s a bit clumsy but she’s very cheerful and she’s always thinking about her friends.
And whenever I see her so happy like this, it makes me feel cheerful too somehow.
Hi.
Yuu, Ginta, help.
Miki. Run, now.
Miki.
Miki.
Miki. No.
Calm down, fella.
Miki. Are you okay?
Miki.
You idiot. didn’t I tell you it was dangerous ?
Yuu.
I’m so sorry
Don’t you worry.
It’s gonna be fine.
Love doesn’t always happen the way you want it to.
I thought I had come to terms with the idea of my parents’ remarrying and all that stuff
But when I realized that my mother would have a different last name, I have to admit I was more than a little upset.
Then when everybody found out the whole school totally freaked out.

Marmalade Boy
MARRIAGE FEUD
DON’T SAY IT’S RIDICULOUS!