Yuu,
Miki
What is it?
It’s time for us to break up.

Marmalade Boy
FAREWELL
I HAD NO CHOICE

I can’t do this anymore,
No, but why? Don't you love me anymore?
I do.
So, is someone else, is that it?
No.
Okay, then why?
Well, we just can’t okay? We just can’t.
But I don't understand , what’s going on here?
I thought we could start over, but that’s just impossible .
And well, at least I know that now, there’s no going back, there’s just no way for me to see you as a girl friend anymore.
I don't have any special feelings for you now.
So you’re saying that you don't dislike me but you don't love me?
That’s about it.
I don't understand , what am I supposed to say, how am I supposed to feel?
It’s not true, it can’t be.
I just, but why.
Look, if there is something about me you don't like, well I, I’m sure I can change.
I’ll do anything.
It will be alright, please give me another chance,
Look, it’s not like there’s something I don't like about you, and it isn’t like it’s your fault, it isn’t you, you didn’t do anything wrong at all, I’m just selfish , that’s it, my feelings have changed , all right? That’s about all I can say.
Unless you really hate me, then don't say you’re breaking up with me, no, please, I really love you, I mean it, more than you know.
Well, even so, it’s over, that’s final, I’m sorry.
Don't cry. There’s nothing we can do, we just can’t , we can’t , for god’s sake, for brother and sister,
I guess I will see you when you get back home,
Here, it’s the ring I promised you.
It’s for you just like I promised
But I’m afraid I won’t be able to go on that trip with you.
No, please , I can’t take that.
Look, Miki,
No, how could I possibly take that after what you just said?
Please accept it as a gift from the family , not your boyfriend .
It’s for you, there’s no way I can keep it after all this,
So I don't know, I guess if you don't want it, then throw it away.
No, don't go, please don't leave me, no, please , don't.
Yuu.
Yes?
Miss Meiko. Excuse me, but Miss Koishikawa is here to see you.
Huh? Miki’s here?
Oh.
Miki. Hey, what’s going on? Why are you here so late?
Oh. But. Miki.
Meiko. I don't . Meiko.
Miki.
What happened? What is it? Miki.
I don't believe it, are you kidding? You actually said that?
Come on, you don't know for sure that you’re related, I mean what were you thinking, why don't you at least ask your parents first.
There’s no need to bother asking them.
Trust me, I’m supposed to believe the two couples just met then switched partners and got married, they must’ve known each other before that, I’m sorry, it just doesn’t add up.
And besides all that, I distinctly remember the time when Rumi took Miki aside, and told her that she had to be extremely careful and make sure not to fall in love with me.
I didn’t understand what she meant by it at the time, and then those photos,
There were so many, and they seemed so happy together, just like they do now,
I mean, It’s obvious Jin is really my father,
And that means Miki’s my half sister,
All right, well, what I wanna know is what’s the deal with these people , what’s the matter with your parents anyway, how could they be so cruel , how in the world could they switch partners after having kids, and then all of a sudden after 15 years suddenly decided they wanted to change back again.
And then, if that’s not enough, they had the nerve to lie to you about just meeting each other,
You need to tell them, they need to understand , they didn’t know How much you and Miki were suffering from what they’ve done.
And not only that, Miki has the right to know, too, you gotta tell her.
Stop it, okay?
I’m not about to do something like that, it would just ruin everything
It’d destroy our family, I couldn’t do that.
I can see it is just wrong,
Either way, I’m afraid Miki and I have to split up, I think it’s better that I keep the secret to myself, than to destroy our family by telling her the truth,
That way, regardless of everything else, at least I know that Miki and our parents will still be able to get along okay
So if I told her it was because we were related, I don't think she’d ever recover from it, and I can’t run that risk, it could be a lot easier for her if she thinks I broke up with her out of selfishness.
I don't know what else to say, there’s really no other way to do it, now I’ve made up my mind.
But it’s wrong, don't you get it? Come on, why should you have to suffer for something like that, huh?
It’s not right, what should you be the only one who has to suffer?
That’s just how it is, there’s no other choice
Miki.
Why don't I walk with you?
No, I will be okay, look, Meiko, I’m sorry about showing up last night, I didn’t mean to do that,
But I do have to say that all that crying makes me feel a lot better .
Thanks, Meiko
Well, I don't know what to say, I can’t forgive him
He broke up with you because he fell out of love?
That’s just disgusting , what kind of man is he anyway
No, Meiko, don't say that, it’s not his fault.
Well, he seemed to be in a great deal of pain when he was saying goodbye to me,
I don't know it’s not like he fell out of love because he wanted to or anything
I guess people just change and there’s nothing you can really do about it,
I don't know why he feels differently about me now, maybe he finally realized something about me , it just happened,
Miki.
Please, Don't blame him, okay?
Hi, everybody
Oh. Hi, where have you been
Yeah. We’ve already had dinner.
I already ate, it’s okay
How about some dessert ?
I got a little treat from my business trip
Yeah, sounds great, I’ll go get Michael
That’s okay, I’ll get him
Hey, Michael come on down.
Hurry up, it’s time for dessert
No , I just can’t look at him
Hey, you’re back
Wow.
Yeah. Well, I’m glad everyone’s here, there’s something I wanted to say.
What?
What’s up?
Sure, what is it?
You see, I was gonna stay here the whole summer , but then I sort of think about it a bit, and I decided I’d rather go back and spend the rest of the summer in New York instead.
Why is that?
Well, it’s just that I never wind up speaking English while I’m in Japan , that’s all it is, it’s been a problem all alone, it’s true I’m not as professional as I should be, and it’s really getting in the way of my studies lately
And the sooner I get back, well the better off I’m gonna be.
Why? Don't bother, you can practice with me,
Well, that’s very nice, but I’m afraid your Japanese is so good that don't have to bother to speak much English.
Oh, yeah? Yeah, is it really that good?
Yeah, well, that’s true, after all, the program’s not that long anyway.
You might as well get as much out of the opportunity like this as you can.
Well, it’s a bit of let down you know, we had a lot of plans, we were gonna get out and do some fun things together .
Yuu is going back to New York?
Yuu. Are you serious , you’re leaving just like that?
It’s all for the best.
Look, I know we’re still gonna have to go on seeing each other since after all we’re part of the same family, it’s just that right now, it’s a little awkward
But in time, we'll be able to look at it difficulty
It will be okay, things will go back to normal.
And I’m sure it will all work out, we’ll be a family again, just like we used to.
Look, I wasn’t lying when I said I was forgetting my English , it just doesn’t come out that easily to me, there’s so much I want to learn while I’m in there, and there isn’t much time left, I just want to work as hard as I can , see you, Miki.
Miki. I’m sorry that I can’t be near you, I love you.
Yuu. I just can’t believe it, is it really all over between us?
I’ve cried so much all ready, but I just can’t stop.
That one week passed by so quickly,
Yuu’s going back to New York today.
I wonder if he’s planning on having something to eat before he goes,
No, I doubt it, he has to get going, he doesn’t have that much time.
That’s true,
What is he doing anyway , he’s gonna miss his flight if he doesn’t get going.
Yuu.
Well, this is it, it’s my last chance to finally give it to him.
Well, it’s time to go,
Well, here, I got you a birthday present I’m sorry it’s so late, I hope you like it.
Go ahead , it’s a watch, please I’d like you to wear it,
Thank you, Miki, I’ll always treasure this.
Hey. Yuu.
Hurry up, Miwa is already here.
Okay, goodbye
Study hard and take care of yourself
You got plenty of time to get there, so try to take it easy on the road okay?
Sure, don't worry about it, you can trust me to get him there safely
Aren’t you hungry ? let me fix you a little something to eat, it’ll only take a minute
No , really, I’m fine, I’ll get something to eat when I get there, don't worry.
So, where’s Miki?
Miki?
I don't know, I haven’t seen her , she’s probably in the bathroom
And don't forget to call us, when you get there, okay?
Yeah, I promise.
Okay, well, I’m off.
-good luck.
-take care.
Have a safe trip.
Well, he’s gone now, even though he said he didn’t like me and everything got so awkward between us, I still want him around .
I want to be by his side, I just love him so much. Yuu.
Hey, we still have a little time, you hungry?
Yeah, that sounds good.
Okay, so what do you want? A Burger or maybe
Hi, Meiko.
Hello, yourself
Hi. How’re you doing Meiko
Wow, it’s been forever, you look great
Oh. I get it, you’re researching for your next book, hey, that sounds great, I’ll buy a cup of coffee .
You can tell me all about it,
Now, wait just a minute there,
Hey, come on, I haven’t seen you in ages, it would be great , so please come on,
Look. I didn’t come here to chat.
Come on.
Okay, see you, (I’m) afraid you are gonna eat alone this time, bye
Sorry, look I haven’t forgotten what went on between the two of us Meiko.
But I had to stop you back there, because it looked like you were about to slap him, and I couldn’t let you do that.
I never do that to him.
Miki actually said it wasn’t all his fault, so I have to believe her.
Then again, I still can’t forgive him, I don't know what his problem is, but he really hurt her and made her cry.
Look, Meiko, it’s not like she’s the only one hurting right now, he’s suffering just like her.
boy, that’s just incredible , I mean what’s the matter with this guy anyway, just how big is his ego, he should be happy, he’s the one who broke it off.
Yeah, but that certainly doesn’t mean he’s happy about this decision
I don't see what that’s got to do with anything.
Look, it’s not as simple as you think, their relationship meant a lot to him too, so try to remember that.
Right now, he’s lost, he feels totally empty inside,
Okay, fine, then why’d he do it?
There are a lot of things out there we just can’t control , that’s just the way it is, there’s a reason for all this, he just can’t tell you right now, so you have to believe me on this one, I’m sure he’ll tell you someday.
It’s all I can really say, although I do have to say that losing your true love is something I definitely understand , he’s in pain right now, trust me , he might even have it harder than Miki , he’s not getting off easy, I’m serious about that, so please find it in your heart to leave him alone, alright?
I’ll bet she came so she could slap me in the face.
And I guess I probably deserve it too
I never forget Miki’s tears,
I didn’t have a choice I know how badly I hurt her, but even so the truth would’ve been a lot worse, I did the right thing. I did.

Yuu gave me lots of beautiful memories , that’s enough, I need to say goodbye to Yuu, and to the rest of my past, it’s time, I need to move on.

Marmalade Boy
BOX OF MEMORIES
GOODBYE, YUU.