Meiko, you’re such a dear friend, and I can’t thank you enough for your concern.
But I’m okay, I really am okay.
I won’t be needing this now, goodbye
I’m sorry Meiko, we promised to work hard at our long-distance relationships but I couldn’t handle it, so I gave up.

Marmalade Boy
HOLDING BACK THE REARS
I WANT TO BE ALONE

I’m not gonna give the phone to Miki
Michael!
Well. Didn’t she just break up with you?
Why don’t you gave up graciously, like a Japanese gentleman would,
Michael. Wait.
Hello. Tsuchiya residence.
Kei. It’s me
Michael?
well, Miki and Yuu, just broke up,
What? Are you kidding me?
No, they did, I called to let you know that I promised you a fair fight for her.
May the best man win.
Did Miki and Yuu really break up?
Did you get tickets for Traffic Jam’s concert?
I sure did,
Oh, boy, I wish I had gotten tickets for that show.
Are you all right?
What’s the matter, Chigusa?
Oh. What should I do?
I totally forgot to do my classic literature homework
What? Was that project due today?
I forgot it too.
What are we going to do?
Don’t worry about it, know why? Because I did do it.
And I will let you copy it.
What?
Huh?
What’s the big deal, why are you all so surprised?
Well, I …
It’s just that this is really unusual for you,
You’re awful.
I stayed up all night to finish it,
Really?
We’re sorry.
The deal’s off.
Miki. Please let us copy it.
Come on. We didn’t mean any harm.
Oh, Miki. Telling them you stayed up whole night for homework
The truth is you couldn’t sleep because you were thinking about Yuu.
Yeah. All right, Miki.
She’s really intense, I wonder what’s going on?
It’s just that I’ve never seen her like this.
Nice smash, Miki.
Miki.
Ginta.
What’s up?
I need to ask you something
Really, nothing’s wrong.
Come on
I’m serious
Don’t lie to me.
Whenever you’re overly cheerful, I know one thing for sure, that something bad is happening.
It’s not true,
So what happened, Miki?
Tell me,
Is it Yuu?
I told you it’s nothing.
Tell me what’s bothering you.
We’re friends remember, aren’t we?
Miki. I swear if he makes you cry or hurts you in any way, you come to me right away, he’ll have to deal with me personally
Ginta.
I’m gonna save all my anger for that day, if it ever comes.
You know somehow that makes me feel a little bit better about all this, I can’t wait, I hope that day come soon.
Ginta.
You’ll still be my friend, won’t you?
You idiot, of course I will.
Thank you.
It’s, well, Yuu and I broke up.
Sorry, I should’ve told you sooner,
Yuu Matsuura
I’ll never forgive him
Please wait a second
Where is he now?
In United States?
I’m getting on a plane and going there now.
Hold on, wow.
Why?
We didn’t break up because he did something wrong to me, silly.
Is that the truth?
Yeah. It’s the truth.
In fact, it was me, I decided that it was time to break up,
She just got tired?
No way, Miki really told you that?
Yeah, and I just don’t understand it.
It’s just that, they were so natural and happy together
It was almost too painful to watch sometimes
It was painful?
And yet somehow she got so tired of being apart from him, and I guess she broke up with him because she just missed him too much, I sure do hope that she’s going to be alright.
Oh. Miki, I’m sorry that I can’t be near you now, I love you, Miki.
Oh. Miki, I’m sorry that I can’t be near you now, I love you, Miki.
Huh? You really broke up with him?
No.
I don't believe it.
I really appreciate your concern everybody but this is just the way it turned out.
Don't worry about me, please everyone, don't look so shocked.
Believe it or not, I’m feeling okay about this, I mean really I’m alright,
You see, before we broke up, I was overwhelmed by my mixed feelings for Yuu
If he’s my boyfriend, why isn’t he here with me?
What is he doing? Is everything fine for him without me?
It was no use thinking about it, to tell you the truth, I even hated myself for it.
But now I feel like a burden has been lifted, I think it’s because we’re not boyfriend and girlfriend anymore
And that’s the end of my announcement
Now I think it would be a good time to get back to work.
This goes over by the Teddy bear, right?
Are you okay?
I got it.
Look, he’s a new friend for you.
Aren’t you lucky?
Have you been lonely?
Let’s play together
Sounds great, let’s be friends.
Hey. I know this band,
It’s Traffic Jam, isn’t it?
Wow. I’m impressed that you knew about them, Michael
Me too, I guess that you’re really used to being in Japan now.
Actually I’ve seen them before, I saw them on TV back home in New York, they are pretty big bear too.
Mari and the girls are all going to their concert together,
That’s cool, we should try to go along with them.
Yeah, let’s go, let’s go
Not so fast,
The concert has sold out, it’s been that way for quite a long time now
How sad
Yeah, it’s really a shame, ‘cause I was totally ready to rock out.
That Shinobu is something else, and so sexy.
Is that what you think?
Yeah, can you believe how hot she is?
She sure is.
Oh, please. And here I thought you two were adults
Oh, Shinobu. You’re so sexy.
And Sho is so handsome, don't you think so?
Well now that you mention it, he is adorable
It’s odd, Yuu and I broke up, but nothing’s changed here at home, I’m glad Yuu and I kept our relationship a secret
If we hadn’t, this whole house would’ve been in total chaos.
Next time we’ll reserve tickets.
Yeah, to see Sho,
Miki.
Yeah.
Excuse me, I have some homework.
Don't cry, Miki, it was your decision
Don't start crying.
Miki, can I come in?
I’m sorry, Michael, but now is not a good time,
Come on
I’m sorry.
Come on, Miki. Don’t cry. Don’t cry
Miki. Miki. Miki.
What?
Michael
Open up, will you?
Michael . Get in here
Thank you
You could’ve fallen and gotten hurt you know.
But
Not buts, that was dangerous
But I, it’s just that, I just had a feeling that you were crying.
I really hate it when you cry, Miki.
I can’t stand it, that’s all,
Michael
I wish that I could always see you laughing.
Thank you so much, Michael, that’s so nice of you.
You’re really sweet.
Miki.
Yuu also, he did the exact same thing for me one time,
My parents put on a stupid act to try and test my feelings, and when I found out, I ran upstairs and locked myself in my room.
Yuu
What an idiot
Wow. Look, how lovely
See everyone later.
Here goes.
Miki.
Michael.
Look at you, you’re all dressed up.
Wow, they’re beautiful.
These are red roses, in the U.S. we give these to the people that we love.
And I love you.
Will you please accept these and be my girlfriend. Miki ?
Michael, I …
I realize that you just broke up with Yuu, and that maybe this is a little bit too soon for you.
But you haven’t laughed even a little for such a long time, if you give me the chance I know I can bring back your smile, I’ll help you forget all the bad things and help you remember how to laugh, so trust me and be my girlfriend.
Michael.
I’m sorry. I’m sorry.
Miki.
Miki. Wait.
Michael, I wish you would just leave me alone for now, until I forget about Yuu, I just want to be left alone.
I’m sorry.
Hey. Are you okay?
Kei. I ..
What’s the matter
Let go of me
Thank goodness
What ?
I was afraid that you were going to try to do the same thing that Michael did to me.
I’m sorry, I’m in my own little world today,
Cry if you want to
It’s obvious Miki, I can tell that you are just putting on an act.

Miki. I’m sorry I can’t be near you.
I wish I would’ve known how you felt.
It’s still not too late, is it?
We still have a chance, right?
I love you. Miki.

Marmalade Boy
A COUPLE’S PROBLEMS
I WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE