Miki, summer vacation’s almost here, it scares me to think about it, but I’m determined to introduce Na-chan to my parents this summer. I know it won’t be easy, but I will try my best to make them understand . Wish me luck. Oh, Meiko, I’m so happy for you. I’m rooting for you, Meiko. I hope they accept your engagement to Na-chan, you deserve to be happy.
Marmalade Boy THE COURAGE TO LOVE I’VE DECIDED
And guess what? Ginta and Arimi are actually back together. They never should’ve broken up in the first place, they make such a great couple, I’m so relived. And there’s more, did I tell you about Meiko? She’s going to try to introduce Na-chan to her parents this summer vacation , and she’s very nervous because she doesn’t know how they’re going to react. But I’m sure they’re gonna be just fine. I really hope they get to be together . Oh, Kei. Sorry, I’m the one doing all the talking. Am I boring you? Not a bit. Really? Watching you talk, it’s quite enjoyable I was also thinking how fortunate you’re to always have been surrounded by so many great friends, I actually envy you. You’ve all been friends for so long now, I can’t even begin to compete. But it looks like we’ll be able to spend a lot more time together from now on, I shouldn’t worry so much. Here’s to the future. Thanks Kei. As I watched him, Kei’s smile felt so strong and warm, It felt like his smile was reassuring me, that I’m dating the right person. Hey, Yuu, how’s it going? Everything’s fine with me, same as always, you’re gonna be coming home for the summer , aren’t you? Suzu told me everything , I heard Miki was going steady with Kei now, well, things happen in life. I was worried that you’d might want to stay in the States because of Miki, so I decided to write you, which I know I should do more often, you’ve gotta come home and visit your friends, okay? Sorry, guys I couldn’t help but, I guess I’ve been studying so much lately, I couldn’t hold it in anymore, it just had to come out. Yeah, but it’s all gonna be over after tomorrow , I can’t believe summer vacation’s finally gonna get to here, well, just one more day away. Yeah, Jinny’s vacation can come soon enough, she’s already got her clothes all packed. I can’t help it, it seems like forever since the last time I saw my mom and dad, Have you decided if you are going to Japan ? I still haven’t decided yet. Huh? Huh? Yahoo. Jinny, hey, come on. Let’s go swim together . No way. I want to lay down and get some sun first. I’m gonna go rent some chairs. Hey, wait, Jinny. By the way, thank you. Bill For what? I know you guys changed your plans for me, because I still haven’t decided whether I’m going back to Japan or spending vacation here. Yuu, Bill, come on, let’s go surfing. Shall we? You know that I’ve never been surfing before . I’ll teach you, don't worry. Whoa. Look. Huh? Wow. They have parasailing here. Well, what’re we waiting for, let’s get flying. Huh? Come on, that sounds fun. Anju, let’s go try it out. An and I are gonna wait here Huh? Yuu. I know you’re feeling a lot better, but you really do need to take it easy a bit longer. You’re still recovering from major surgery, you know? Yuu’s right, I’m sorry, Anju. Yeah, that was pretty inconsiderate of us. Don’t be silly, I’ll be fine here, you go. It’s okay, you should go ride it. I can watch you guys from right here But.. Just go. Will you wave? You bet. Bye. I’ll be keeping an eye on you from above. You’re always so kind to me, Yuu. If you don't stop looking out for me, I might Don't do it, Anju. Whoa. But It’s so high. Where is she? There she is. Anju. Huh? She’s with Bill? What is this heartache I’m feeling? Huh? That’s strange, I just can’t stop thinking about Bill Yes? Oh, here you are. Brian is looking all over the place trying to find you. Could you just tell him that you haven’t seen me? Sorry, but I’m not in the mood to talk to him now. Well, all right, but. Did something happen between you two? No, nothing. Okay. Jinny. Hey, Jinny, where’s she at? Huh? Why haven’t you told him? Huh? I admire that you care about Yuu and Miki, but it hurts to keep hiding it inside, doesn’t it? No, it isn’t because of that. I’m just a coward . Just like how I hesitated to parasail. Besides, I have a bad habit of protecting my heart more than I should. I’ve got no courage, that’s why I act the way I do. I wish that I had more strength . Then you don't think it’s time to gather all your courage? And confess to Yuu? And how about you? Are you ready to confess too? Do you have the courage to tell Jinny how you feel? So you are saying the reason that you don't know if you should go to Japan for your summer vacation, is because you don't want to be a nuisance to Miki and her new boyfriend ? Right. Then you should go. Huh? If Miki and her new boyfriend have true feelings for each other , then why should they break up just because you’re there? In other words, if they have problems with you being there, their relationship wasn’t meant to last anyway. There you go. You know I’m right. Either way, your feelings may get hurt, but if you keep avoiding it, there’s no way you’ll ever get back together , and you’ll never know the truth, will you? If you don't go back to Japan, you’ll only be running away. Well, I have to admit you might be right. Thank you, you really help me make up my mind. You’re welcome Doris, you’re my best advisor , not to mention a wonderful friend. A friend. Where the heck did Jinny go anyway? Doesn’t she know how much I love her? It seems like for my entire life my problem has been that boys have only ever thought of me as a friend. Well. Doris. Huh? Hey, don't be so hard on yourself , you’re a very pretty girl. Just hang in there, I’m sure the day will come when the man you like will finally realize what a big fool he’s been for not seeing it. Think so? I guess it is possible that despite being incredibly dumb and silly, he may realize that in 10,000 years or so. And how about you, are you ready to confess? Do you have the courage to tell Jinny how you feel? I’m gonna do it , An. Jinny Hey, we need to talk. What’s wrong? Have you started dating Anju? Huh? If you haven’t yet, you’re going to. You do like her, don't you? You surprised me. I thought you weren’t into girls. What’s this all about? I know it’s none of my business But something’s bothering me. I can’t explain it, but I feel so weird ever since I saw the two of you alone together talking on the beach yesterday . It keeps running through my mind. I’m okay with Yuu and Anju together , but I couldn’t sleep at all last night. Just thinking about the two of you, So, did you confess to her? No, I didn’t Wait, you didn't ? Because I’m not in love with here, I’m in love with someone else. Jinny, you’re the only one I love . See, I’ve always been in love with you, You’re kidding me? Now do you understand why I suddenly started hanging out with Brian ? No. Because Brian was your friend and always hung around with you. But then you misunderstood my intensions, and started assuming that I was gay. It wasn’t just me, everyone misunderstood, we all thought you were gay. I misled you. But I was just too afraid. Everywhere you went you were always surrounded by so many admiring boys. I figured if I couldn’t be your boyfriend , then I wanted to be your friend, even if it meant giving the impression that I was gay. Besides , I’ve noticed how you’ve been busy chasing after Yuu lately. But after having a talk with An, she convinced me to have the courage to talk to you. Yuu, have you seen Anju? Is she at the beach? I’m curious , ‘cause her bathing suit’s gone. Okay, you’re next. Would you like to try it or not? Well, I I’m sorry to rush you, but you need to decide one way or the other, there are plenty more customers waiting All right. If you can parasail, you can confess to Yuu. Do it. Yes, I definitely want to ride. An, wait. I’m glad I caught you in time. What are you doing? Yuu, I know what I’m doing, please let me go. I’m gonna be fine. If I do this, I’ll have the strength to tell you. No way. Yuu, please. You can’t ride it alone. I have to We do have a tender parasail Huh? Wow, it’s so beautiful . Hey, look over there, An. That’s Brain’s beach house. Yeah, I see it. Hey, are you sure this isn’t too much excitement for you? No, I’m fine, it’s like riding on a swing hanging from the clouds I didn’t think you’d enjoy this. Hey, Yuu. Huh? Never mind, it’s nothing. That boat looks so small. I didn’t fly alone, so that means my confession will have to wait for another time. Another drink please. I think you’ve had enough for one day, sir. Come on, just one more, I can handle it. I guess I never pictured you for the type of guy who’d drown his sorrows at the bar. Your friend here started to get a little unruly, he’s had too much to drink. Doris, Jinny is , Jinny is.. Let me see. Bill and Jinny are together now, am I right? Why Bill? How’d that happen? He doesn’t even like girls And he ends up with the best one? I can understand if it was Yuu and Jinny. I mean, what did I ever do to make her love Bill It’s not that bad. Look on it as a blessing. There are just so many other great girls out there worth dating, you know? I don't need any consolation. This isn’t consolation Where are the other girls, then? Show me the great girls. Right here. I’m home. Oh, good, you’re home. You were out late tonight. I’m sorry, I had to work extra hours. Yuu’s coming home for the summer. So, what do you think? Yuu’s gonna come home?
It feels like such a long time since I said goodbye to Yuu. Not he’s changed in just a short while And I need to tell him about everything that’s happened since we were together . Especially about Kei and me. But…
I know it won’t be easy, but I will try my best to make them understand .
Wish me luck.
Oh, Meiko, I’m so happy for you.
I’m rooting for you, Meiko.
I hope they accept your engagement to Na-chan, you deserve to be happy.
Marmalade Boy
THE COURAGE TO LOVE
I’VE DECIDED
And guess what?
Ginta and Arimi are actually back together.
They never should’ve broken up in the first place, they make such a great couple, I’m so relived.
And there’s more, did I tell you about Meiko?
She’s going to try to introduce Na-chan to her parents this summer vacation , and she’s very nervous because she doesn’t know how they’re going to react.
But I’m sure they’re gonna be just fine.
I really hope they get to be together .
Oh, Kei.
Sorry, I’m the one doing all the talking.
Am I boring you?
Not a bit.
Really?
Watching you talk, it’s quite enjoyable
I was also thinking how fortunate you’re to always have been surrounded by so many great friends, I actually envy you.
You’ve all been friends for so long now, I can’t even begin to compete.
But it looks like we’ll be able to spend a lot more time together from now on, I shouldn’t worry so much.
Here’s to the future.
Thanks Kei.
As I watched him, Kei’s smile felt so strong and warm,
It felt like his smile was reassuring me, that I’m dating the right person.
Hey, Yuu, how’s it going?
Everything’s fine with me, same as always, you’re gonna be coming home for the summer , aren’t you?
Suzu told me everything , I heard Miki was going steady with Kei now, well, things happen in life. I was worried that you’d might want to stay in the States because of Miki, so I decided to write you, which I know I should do more often, you’ve gotta come home and visit your friends, okay?
Sorry, guys I couldn’t help but, I guess I’ve been studying so much lately, I couldn’t hold it in anymore, it just had to come out.
Yeah, but it’s all gonna be over after tomorrow , I can’t believe summer vacation’s finally gonna get to here, well, just one more day away.
Yeah, Jinny’s vacation can come soon enough, she’s already got her clothes all packed.
I can’t help it, it seems like forever since the last time I saw my mom and dad,
Have you decided if you are going to Japan ?
I still haven’t decided yet.
Huh?
Huh?
Yahoo.
Jinny, hey, come on.
Let’s go swim together .
No way.
I want to lay down and get some sun first.
I’m gonna go rent some chairs.
Hey, wait, Jinny.
By the way, thank you. Bill
For what?
I know you guys changed your plans for me, because I still haven’t decided whether I’m going back to Japan or spending vacation here.
Yuu, Bill, come on, let’s go surfing.
Shall we?
You know that I’ve never been surfing before .
I’ll teach you, don't worry.
Whoa.
Look.
Huh?
Wow.
They have parasailing here.
Well, what’re we waiting for, let’s get flying.
Huh?
Come on, that sounds fun.
Anju, let’s go try it out.
An and I are gonna wait here
Huh?
Yuu.
I know you’re feeling a lot better, but you really do need to take it easy a bit longer.
You’re still recovering from major surgery, you know?
Yuu’s right, I’m sorry, Anju.
Yeah, that was pretty inconsiderate of us.
Don’t be silly, I’ll be fine here, you go.
It’s okay, you should go ride it.
I can watch you guys from right here
But..
Just go.
Will you wave?
You bet.
Bye.
I’ll be keeping an eye on you from above.
You’re always so kind to me, Yuu.
If you don't stop looking out for me, I might
Don't do it, Anju.
Whoa.
But It’s so high.
Where is she? There she is.
Anju.
Huh?
She’s with Bill?
What is this heartache I’m feeling?
Huh?
That’s strange, I just can’t stop thinking about Bill
Yes?
Oh, here you are. Brian is looking all over the place trying to find you.
Could you just tell him that you haven’t seen me?
Sorry, but I’m not in the mood to talk to him now.
Well, all right, but.
Did something happen between you two?
No, nothing.
Okay.
Jinny.
Hey, Jinny, where’s she at?
Huh?
Why haven’t you told him?
Huh?
I admire that you care about Yuu and Miki, but it hurts to keep hiding it inside, doesn’t it?
No, it isn’t because of that.
I’m just a coward .
Just like how I hesitated to parasail.
Besides, I have a bad habit of protecting my heart more than I should.
I’ve got no courage, that’s why I act the way I do.
I wish that I had more strength .
Then you don't think it’s time to gather all your courage? And confess to Yuu?
And how about you?
Are you ready to confess too?
Do you have the courage to tell Jinny how you feel?
So you are saying the reason that you don't know if you should go to Japan for your summer vacation, is because you don't want to be a nuisance to Miki and her new boyfriend ?
Right.
Then you should go.
Huh?
If Miki and her new boyfriend have true feelings for each other , then why should they break up just because you’re there?
In other words, if they have problems with you being there, their relationship wasn’t meant to last anyway.
There you go.
You know I’m right.
Either way, your feelings may get hurt, but if you keep avoiding it, there’s no way you’ll ever get back together , and you’ll never know the truth, will you?
If you don't go back to Japan, you’ll only be running away.
Well, I have to admit you might be right.
Thank you, you really help me make up my mind.
You’re welcome
Doris, you’re my best advisor , not to mention a wonderful friend.
A friend.
Where the heck did Jinny go anyway?
Doesn’t she know how much I love her?
It seems like for my entire life my problem has been that boys have only ever thought of me as a friend.
Well.
Doris.
Huh?
Hey, don't be so hard on yourself , you’re a very pretty girl.
Just hang in there, I’m sure the day will come when the man you like will finally realize what a big fool he’s been for not seeing it.
Think so?
I guess it is possible that despite being incredibly dumb and silly, he may realize that in 10,000 years or so.
And how about you, are you ready to confess?
Do you have the courage to tell Jinny how you feel?
I’m gonna do it , An.
Jinny
Hey, we need to talk.
What’s wrong?
Have you started dating Anju?
Huh?
If you haven’t yet, you’re going to.
You do like her, don't you?
You surprised me.
I thought you weren’t into girls.
What’s this all about?
I know it’s none of my business
But something’s bothering me.
I can’t explain it, but I feel so weird ever since I saw the two of you alone together talking on the beach yesterday .
It keeps running through my mind.
I’m okay with Yuu and Anju together , but I couldn’t sleep at all last night.
Just thinking about the two of you,
So, did you confess to her?
No, I didn’t
Wait, you didn't ?
Because I’m not in love with here, I’m in love with someone else.
Jinny, you’re the only one I love .
See, I’ve always been in love with you,
You’re kidding me?
Now do you understand why I suddenly started hanging out with Brian ?
No.
Because Brian was your friend and always hung around with you.
But then you misunderstood my intensions, and started assuming that I was gay.
It wasn’t just me, everyone misunderstood, we all thought you were gay.
I misled you. But I was just too afraid.
Everywhere you went you were always surrounded by so many admiring boys.
I figured if I couldn’t be your boyfriend , then I wanted to be your friend, even if it meant giving the impression that I was gay.
Besides , I’ve noticed how you’ve been busy chasing after Yuu lately.
But after having a talk with An, she convinced me to have the courage to talk to you.
Yuu, have you seen Anju?
Is she at the beach?
I’m curious , ‘cause her bathing suit’s gone.
Okay, you’re next.
Would you like to try it or not?
Well, I
I’m sorry to rush you, but you need to decide one way or the other, there are plenty more customers waiting
All right.
If you can parasail, you can confess to Yuu.
Do it.
Yes, I definitely want to ride.
An, wait.
I’m glad I caught you in time.
What are you doing?
Yuu, I know what I’m doing, please let me go.
I’m gonna be fine.
If I do this, I’ll have the strength to tell you.
No way.
Yuu, please.
You can’t ride it alone.
I have to
We do have a tender parasail
Huh?
Wow, it’s so beautiful .
Hey, look over there, An.
That’s Brain’s beach house.
Yeah, I see it.
Hey, are you sure this isn’t too much excitement for you?
No, I’m fine, it’s like riding on a swing hanging from the clouds
I didn’t think you’d enjoy this.
Hey, Yuu.
Huh?
Never mind, it’s nothing.
That boat looks so small.
I didn’t fly alone, so that means my confession will have to wait for another time.
Another drink please.
I think you’ve had enough for one day, sir.
Come on, just one more, I can handle it.
I guess I never pictured you for the type of guy who’d drown his sorrows at the bar.
Your friend here started to get a little unruly, he’s had too much to drink.
Doris, Jinny is , Jinny is..
Let me see.
Bill and Jinny are together now, am I right?
Why Bill?
How’d that happen?
He doesn’t even like girls
And he ends up with the best one?
I can understand if it was Yuu and Jinny.
I mean, what did I ever do to make her love Bill
It’s not that bad.
Look on it as a blessing.
There are just so many other great girls out there worth dating, you know?
I don't need any consolation.
This isn’t consolation
Where are the other girls, then?
Show me the great girls.
Right here.
I’m home.
Oh, good, you’re home.
You were out late tonight.
I’m sorry, I had to work extra hours.
Yuu’s coming home for the summer.
So, what do you think?
Yuu’s gonna come home?
It feels like such a long time since I said goodbye to Yuu.
Not he’s changed in just a short while
And I need to tell him about everything that’s happened since we were together .
Especially about Kei and me. But…
Marmalade Boy
I’M HOME
HOW WILL I BE AROUND HIM?