MARMALADE BOY EPISODES - SYNOPSES

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MARMALADE BOY #71 (KD)

Meiko sits at her desk "Kei-kun asked you to call him Kei? I think it's fine but...usually that sort of thing isn't changed deliberately. It changes naturally." She thinks to herself "In Namura-sensei's case...Shinichi." Back to the letter, she writes that it's too bad she can't go camping and asks Miki to enjoy it for her too.

Two vans travel along some back woods roads. Kijima is driving the first load of friends and Akira follows behind. They pull up in an area with a lake. Miki gets out and stretches and takes in the forest air. Suzu run up to the water and puts her hand in. The rest of the girls follow - Miki, Arimi, Yayoi, and Anju. Suzu, feeling her oats, splashes the cold mountain water on Arimi and Miki. The girls start razzing each other.

Kijima who is unloading the vans starts bitching, "Wouldn't you know the women would..." He doesn't finish the sentence before Rei and Ryouko peak out from the end of the van and say "What's that about women?!" Kijima feigns innocence "They're cute aren't they?" The ladies
simultaneously say "That's better."

Meanwhile Miki's backing up to where the vans are because she's already been drenched by the others but she's not looking where she's going and backs right into Yuu. She lowers her head and apologizes. Yuu returns a proper reply. They're feeling a little uncomfortable about it. Miki's name is called out by Kei. A towel flies through the air and lands on Miki's head.
Kei teasingly yells "STRIKE!" Miki makes a silly face "Ah, you're a brat! She stomps towards him cutely.

He tries to cheerfully weasel out of it "But Miki, your face made a nice catch!" She answers "No way... Hey Kei!" At hearing the familiarity of Miki calling him, Kei (without the "kun"), Yuu's shoulders sink and he looks back at the other two over his shoulder as continue their
playful banter.

Ginta watches the three from a distance away. At seeing Ginta's serious face, Arimi asks him what’s wrong. When he sees the direction of his gaze, she understands. "There's still reason to be concerned about them." Ginta agrees.

Ginta isn't the only one to notice. Anju's watching.

Kijima, Rei, Akira, and Ryouko are in a group by themselves working on things. Ryouko comments that the area is private and secluded and wonders how they found this spot. Akira explains that he travels around trying to find things to draw and that's how he ran into this place...it's his favorite spot.

Michael suddenly yells "HEY EVERYONE! LET'S HURRY AND GET THESE PITCHED!" Kijima gets juiced up and ready and the guys get to work setting up the tents. Michael informs the rest that if they have any questions, they can ask him because he's been trained at summer camp since he was a little boy. Tsutomu wonders what the big deal is about going to summer
camp...no sooner said, than he clobbers himself with the mallet he was using to put in stakes.

Later Ryouko admires the rock stove that Kijima is putting together. Rei teases "He always works hard at THESE kinds of chores." Kijima in a cute tone say "Hey, hey...I work hard at my job too!" Rei feigns politeness "I'm sorry, excuse me." and bows to him even though she's a distance away. He returns the tone "Not at all". They laugh.

The younger set of ladies decide they've gathered enough wood and start heading back from the woods. Miki is delighted when she gets close enough to see that the camp is all set up. Suddenly, she hears Yuu tell Anju he'll help her with her load of wood. She can't help staring. Suzu sidles up and accuses her. "Do you still care about Yuu and Anju-san?" Miki a little too quickly denies it. Suzu adds in a smart alecky voice "Do you feel like a step sister now?" (Actually she said sister-in-law.)

The guys are all out fishing. The first to make a catch is Yuu. Akira comments that he has a lot of talent for a first time fisherman. Ginta follow suit. When Tsutomu sees that Ginta has made a catch, he gets determined that he'll get something too. He tosses his line in and it
gets wrapped around Michael's line (Michael's on the other side of the stream). The two start to wrangle. Akira yells to them that there's a fish on the end of the line. They argue about who's fish it is and try from both sides of the stream to pull it out. It's lost.

Yuu is packing the fish into an ice chest when a shadow falls across his back. It's Ginta. Yuu is in a sullen mood. He asks Ginta "What's with the scary face." Ginta in almost an accusing sound voice asks Yuu if he's all right. Then he goes on to get something off his mind.
"I thought you and Miki had something special...but you've given it up to study abroad." Yuu answers him "I'm not all right." Before Ginta can argue, Yuu sets him in his place with a very stern "But..." "But...it's for Miki's sake. Miki's able to smile if she's with him." Yuu tells him
that Tsuchiya is not as bad as Ginta thinks and that he has no place in Miki's life anymore. Ginta is stunned "Matsuura, you really think that's okay?!"

Rei explains some of the finer points of cooking rice (for camping trips)to Suzu while the other girls prepare things for dinner. Miki tries to gingerly cut tofu for the tonjiru. She's trying so hard she accidentally dumps it into the pot. She feels just awful about it, but Ryouko assures her that sometimes for tonjiru the tofu is broken on purpose. Miki is sad.
All the other girls can cook well and she herself is a disaster.

The men arrive back at camp proud of their big catch. Ginta can be seen telling Arimi about what happened when he talked to Matsuura; while Tsutomu loudly makes a big deal out of the fact that this will be the first time he'll have had Yayoi's cooking.
"The first time I cooked for someone..." Miki remembers the first time she cooked for Yuu after they became a couple. It was scrambled eggs and tuna.

Kei interrupts "Oh, tonjiru". Miki behaves cute and embarrassed and tells him she broke the tofu. Kei teasingly tells her she's a klutz. Anju asks Yuu to taste what she's cooking for her but he doesn't hear her right away. He's staring at Kei and Miki. He finally recognizes that he
was being talked to and tastes it. He warmly tells her it's good. Miki is drawn to the situation. She wonders why she cares about Yuu so much. He's got to remain in her past. Kei watches Miki like he knows what she's thinking about.

The group eat dinner under canopies. Suzu exclaims that she's never had such tasty fish. Akira adds that the tonjiru is good too. Rokutanda wants Yayoi to eat the fish he caught for her. Michael gets upset "I got THAT ONE!" And the argument is on again.

A slightly pissed off Ginta stands up and tries to stop it "It doesn't matter!" Arimi adds irritably "Who can tell who caught the fish?!" Yuu cheerfully agrees, grabs the fish and wolfs it down. Everyone laughs. Miki grins bright eyed and thinks "Yuu, you nut. You're clowning around."

Again Kei watches Miki with a serious look. Anju notices too but her thoughts are interrupted by Rei's question, "Are you going back to Boston, Anju-san". Anju tells her that she'll be staying there awhile because of violin lessons.

Michael suddenly remembers that his brother told him that he took Anju to the beach house.
Yuu adds that it's a nice place... Miki listens to the others talk about New York and can't help thinking that even though she and Yuu are near each other they have different worlds. She can't understand why she feels a sense of loneliness even though she has Kei-kun. Again Kei's watching her.

Kei and Miki come out of a tent. Miki expresses sheer joy at seeing the all the stars. Kei asks her if she'll go for a walk with him.

Ginta, Arimi, Tsutomu, and Yayoi sit around a light in another tent. Tsutomu has the cards and asks what they should play next. Yayoi suggests shichinarabe.

Kijima, Rei, Akira, and Ryouko are in another tent. Ryouko remarks that she can't remember the last time she was in a tent. Kijima thinks she ought to appreciate him for this great idea.

In another tent, Suzu squeals with delight over having won the game. Michael whines over having lost while Anju comments on the fact that Yuu's so late. Suzu reminds her that he said he wanted to cool off. Michael doesn't care though. He suggests they continue the game. This time he's not going to lose.

Miki cheerfully chatters about the stars and the wind as she walks somewhat behind Kei. When she comments that they should've brought Meiko and adds a "Right Kei-kun?" (with the "kun") Miki immediately corrects herself and calls him "Kei". Kei stops walking. His back is towards her. "Miki....do you love me." Miki is startled by the question "Why are you asking
me suddenly?" Kei gets serious 'I'm asking "Do you love me?"'. Miki stumbles over "Of course I do". A worried Kei demands "Then tell me". Miki lowers her head "I-I love you."

Yuu walks sadly along a woodland path in the dark remembering things: when he asked her if she was happy and her answer of "Yes", Miki calling Tsuchiya by "Kei" after they arrived on the camping trip, Ginta saying "Matsuura, you really think it's okay?!", and Miki at the New York airport "If you go back to Japan with me now... Her final words ring in his head "Sayonara....
Sayonara.... Sayonara.... Yuu reels from the emotions he's feeling and lands up against a tree.

Meanwhile, Miki can clearly see that Kei is planning to kiss her. She closes her eyes and waits. Without planning it, memories of Yuu return to her. His words to her in Hakone "Can you wait for me? I have only you, Miki" and the kiss that followed. She remembers his words at the New York airport "You're in pain...I didn't know...obviously. As for me, all I can say is wait for me. Is that so bad? If you still feel pain.........I can't do anything about you breaking up with
me."

Kei is leaning in to kiss her when he stops cold. When Miki opens her eyes and asks "What's wrong", she notices there are tears streaming down her face. She seems somewhat surprised by them. She doesn't know what to say but Kei appears to know he's lost her. She struggles with her emotions for a minute then cries out that she's sorry and runs off through the woods.

As she runs she mentally apologizes to Kei and says that she needs Yuu. She mentally calls
out Yuu's name over and over. Suddenly, she hears the roar of a waterfall. She stops and sees Yuu in the distance. She barely whispers his name but his head comes up as though he could hear her voice mentally. His head turns towards her as he murmurs her name. Miki yells out his name as she runs into his arms.

Yuu seems a bit confused and after a few minutes, he holds her a arms length so he can listen to her. "It won't work", she tells him. "I can't accept anyone but you. Yuu, I need only you." Yuu grabs her up and embraces her very soundly.

Kei in the distance sees what's happened, turns and walks away. He comes across Anju and sadly notes that he could've guessed it was going to be like this. Anju seemed to think so too. Kei seems to be at a loss to know how to give up someone he loves.

At the waterfall, Yuu again stands at arms length from Miki looking at the tears rolling down her face lovingly. He cups his hand around her face and wipes the tears away with his thumbs. He tells her with a great deal of passion that he won't let go. They kiss deeply.

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MARMALADE BOY #72 (KD)

7/30/95 Also in the newest Animate, it has information about this episode. It looks like they're going to adapt the current running MB story running in Ribon magazine. It's the story that has had my WHOLE family in a tail spin for several months! How they are going to wrap it up in 4 episodes, I haven't a clue! More later when I have more information.

8/29/95:

Miki is in her room feeling wonderful. She walks over to her desk, opens the drawer and pulls out the two robots. She listens to the Voice Memo "Miki, I'm sorry. I can't be with you. I LOVE you." She then remembers being at the waterfall with Yuu and his words "I won't let go". She tells the robots that she's sorry she left them by themselves and lets them know that she and Yuu have made up. She giggles lovingly.

Meiko and Miki are at a table downtown. Meiko figured something like this might happen. Miki looks sad and Meiko wonders why. Miki relates what happened with Kei in the forest and that she realized only then that she needed Yuu. But Kei-kun and Anju-san got involved. "I think I hurt them." Meiko agrees that that may be so and adds that she herself hurt others for sure. She remembers Miwa and Ryouko then continues "But, if I'd lied to my true
feelings, they'd have gotten hurt far more in the end. After all this, you're required to be happy. That's the best way to atone for it. That's the way I try to look at it." Miki agrees that that seems sensible. Meiko suggests that Miki not get herself down over it, cheer up and not to let Matsuura get away.

At the airport, Anju apologizes to her father for suddenly deciding to go back to New York. He asks if anything happened. She tells him "not really" but that she suddenly felt like seeing the Hudson river. As she's walk on the ramp to the plane she decides that this is the final farewell (to Yuu) until she can smile again.

Kei paces in front of K's Coop trying to look through the window. He realizes she's not there and wonders what he's doing there. He knows there's nothing he can do about his relationship with Miki. He remembers the scene of Yuu and Miki at the waterfall. (He must've seen all of it...
from the moment she first ran to Yuu. He decides he lost but that he can't regret it since he did everything he could.

Suzu suddenly interrupts his thoughts as she comes out of K's coop and accused him of still being after Miki-san. She tells reminds him that Miki is back with Yuu and that he should give up. Her insensitively causes Kei to lose his temper "What right do you have to say that! What business is it of yours! Mind you own business!" He runs off steamed. Suzu wonders
what his problem is, she was just being kind. She decides he's no gentleman. Kei stops himself as he gets part-way up the steps and laughs sadly "She's such an odd girl".

Miki and Yuu are on the bottom bunk of the bunk bed he shares with Michael. "Now I'm required to be happy. I was relieved when Meiko said that", Miki tells Yuu solemnly. Yuu feels it's true that they've caused problems for others, "But you know what...I don't regret it because we can be together again. I'm really happy about it."

Miki smiles "Is that so? That's true, isn't it." Miki glows and gets very cute "Yuu, I have something I'd like to ask you. Why don't we finally go on our trip?" Yuu reciprocates
lovingly "That's right we've never gotten to be alone". Miki is still being very cute "I want to go to the sea".

Yuu puts his hand over hers and tells her anywhere is OK as long as he can be with her. He picks up her hand in his, and with his eyes showing a great deal of intense love, he tells her he
wants to go as soon as possible.

Yuu throws his leg over Miki's head, she ducks with perfect timing. (Yuu did this so he could change positions on the bed so he can sit beside her.) "Come to think of it, we missed each other's birthdays", Yuu recalls.

Miki adds that that's because they've been separated since Spring but that's it's not
too late to exchange presents. Yuu agrees and asks her want she wants. Miki is very cute and drawls out her words, "Me? Let's see."

Yuu interrupts her seriously "I'll get you a ring".

"A ring?", she repeats, "You don't have to. You gave me one at New Years". Yuu reminds her that that was only a toy. Miki grins charmingly "You have a point".

Yuu assures her that he wants to gets her a real one. Miki gets very excited "A ring from Yuu..." She pulls up her left hand and points to her ring finger and tells him "I'll put it on here
and never take if off.

Miki asks Yuu what he wants but he tells her that it doesn't matter, anything she gives him will be fine. Miki teasingly tells him his answer is troublesome. Yuu then realizes that he didn't give her anything for her birthday in March the year before even though she helped celebrate his in June. He asks her to pick out something else she'd like.

Miki tells him that it's okay because at the time, they were busy moving and other things. (KD: This is when the families first moving in together). She assures him that the ring is enough.

"Is that so? Okay then, pick out anything you want from my room." Miki is hesitant "But.."

Yuu insists. "Choose something. Anything is fine."

"Okay. I'll find something." Miki says in a childlike tone. Yuu watches her childlike enthusiasm with pure pleasure as Miki looks around his room. She looks at his books, his alarm clock, a ball point pen, and his watch. Yuu warns her that the watch is broken. A cheerful Miki opens the closet doors and see Yuu's favorite shirt. He wears it a lot. She asks
Yuu if she can take it. Yuu smiling agrees. While Miki holds it up to herself deciding that the best way to wear it is as pajamas, Yuu comes up behind her and shoves her into the closet and closes the door behind both of them. "H-hold it, Yuu." Yuu is pleased with himself "There's
just enough room for us in the closet." Miki tells him to quit teasing her. He assures her that their parents won't find them there no matter what. Miki nervously reminds him "Idiot, if Michael comes in, he'll see us come out of the closet". Yuu stops her complaints by kissing her. The shirt drops out of her hand. In the dark, we can see him kiss her twice but her overlay comment is "In a narrow closet...we kissed each other MANY times and held each other tight. I was happy. In a few days, the happiness would be destroyed. I never would've guess that."

Yuu gets up on Sunday morning to find the house empty. He remembers that his dad is on a business trip, Jin-san is golfing, and his finds a note from the mothers saying that they've gone to the beauty parlor and shopping. A note next to theirs is from Miki. It's says, "Sleepyhead Yuu, I'm going to work. Let's exchange presents after that. I'll be back by 4 o'clock. Be sure to stay at home. Be sure to."

Yuu smiles to himself and thinks about Miki saying she wanted to go to the sea and decides he'd better go find his snorkel.

Miki leaves work early to go buy a present for Yuu. She wonders what she should get for him and definitely decides a teddy bear wouldn't be right. She goes into a jewelry store and looks at a watch....$270! Her eyes bug out! Expensive! She decides it's WAY OVER her budget. She leaves but somehow she can't get it out of her head that his watch is broken and that it's a gift that will stay on him all the time. She runs back in the store and yells that she'll take it. She has a very cute expression of pride on her face.

Yuu can't find his snorkel in the attic and wonders if he threw it away. In a box up there, he discovers his dad's senior yearbook. (I'm told that only seniors have these books.) He decides to take a look at it. An envelop falls out. A picture of Youji in his tennis outfit can be see with other photos behind it. Yuu picks it up and giggles because Youji looks SO young. He decides Miki ought to see it. He's reminded that his mom and dad got to know each other in tennis circle so he wonders if there's a picture of her too. He starts to look at the pictures behind the top one...and sees Jin-san in a tennis outfit. Yuu is stunned. "It can't be! He looks further to find something that's enough to jar him to the core - a photo of the parents paired up the way they are now. Youji is with Rumi and Jin-san has his arms around Chiyako's waist. "Our parents said they met in Hawaii!

I've never heard that they were friends in college!" Yuu remembers his experiences from the past. First the letter he read from his grandmother to his dad "Are you OK with a woman who has a baby by her ex-boyfriend. Can you continue to love that wife and child." Then he remembers the words of Miwa Yoshimitsu "I'm sorry. I'm not you father. It's someone else." Yuu remember Yoshimitsu telling him that his mother had had a boyfriend since college and that man was probably Yuu's father. Yuu then realizes with pain that if Jin-san is his father, Miki is his sister. A vision of her smiling face comes into his mind.

Miki excitedly comes home. In her enthusiasm, she yells for Yuu but finds the house empty. She sees the note she left him telling him not to leave. The telephone rings. It's Miwa. He asks her if she's doing well.

Miki cheerfully tells him "yes" and lets him know that Yuu isn't in right now. Miwa tells her yeah, that Yuu's been at his house because he's wanted to talk to him for some time. He informs her that Yuu will be spending the night and that right now Yuu was at a convenience store so Miwa was calling her to let her know that Yuu would be back the next day. When he's off the phone, he turns to Yuu and asks if that was all right. Yuu, who sitting on the floor with his head between his arms, doesn't answer.

Miki is sad but feels it's okay if they exchange presents the next day. She looks at the wrapped present and mentally asks Yuu if he'll like it. She mentally gets a picture of a thrilled Yuu thanking her. Miki becomes excited.

Miwa comes over and sit on the floor near Yuu. "You arrived looking pale. So what's the matter? Has something happened" Yuu doesn't say a word. Miwa commandingly tell him "Yuu, if you don't say something, I can't know.... Yuu pulls his head up. Tears are overflowing and running down his face. A stunned Miwa can only say "Yuu".

The next day, Miki is dressed and ready but Yuu is late. Miwa had told her that Yuu had already left. The telephone rings. It's Yuu. Miki told him she'd been waiting for him and could he come home as soon as possible. Yuu can barely say her name. Miki excitedly tells him that
she wants him to see his present. Yuu tells her they need to talk but that he can't do it over the phone and asks her to meet him at a park. Miki agrees. She talks to Yuu in her mind "Yuu, what's the matter? You sound upset."

Yuu sits on a park bench, looking downward. Even the sound of Miki's voice calling to him can hardly get his attention. As she gets closer, he stands. She joyfully runs up to him and leans against him to be embraced. He doesn't. She's panting from running. It's a cheerful sound because she's so happy to be with him again. Yuu's face shows his struggling
emotions. Miki begins to realize something's amiss. She asks him "What's wrong? You don't seem right. I noticed it when you called too." She lovingly puts her hand up to his cheek and asks him if he has a fever. She takes his arm and suggests that they get him something
cold to drink and that he can tell her about whatever he wanted to talk to her about. Yuu sharply pulls his arm away from her. Yuu says her name very seriously. Miki asks very seriously in return "What is it?"

Yuu's final words are "I want to break up."

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MARMALADE BOY #73 (KD)

This episode opens with a repeat of the last scene from the previous episode, "I want to break up.", and continues it. A stunned Miki stammers "W-why? Is it me? Do you hate me?" Yuu tells her it's not that. And to her next query if it someone else, he tells her "no". He tells her that be thought they could start over again but that they can't. He can't think of
her as a girlfriend anymore. He's lost that special feeling for her.

In shock, Miki softly says "You don't hate me, but you don't love me...is that right?" Yuu confirms. Miki still can't over the sudden change, "Just like that...all of the sudden. I don't get it. Oh God....NOOOOO! Why? How come? If I have problems. I'll FIX them. ANYTHING you say, I'll do." KD: Anyone not really moved by this, has a heart of stone.)

Yuu yells at her "You don't have ANY problems! There's NOTHING wrong with you." He tells her it's HIS selfishness, his feelings have cooled down. Miki tells him that if he doesn't hate her, not to break up with her because she loves him very deeply. He tells her "no", he can't go with her anymore.

Yuu turns away from her. Miki cries from the depth of her heart. Yuu's thoughts can be heard.

"Don't cry. I can't do ANYTHING about it. I just CAN'T. We're...we're....SIBLINGS!" But, of course, she can't hear those thoughts.

Yuu remembers that he bought her the birthday gift he'd promised her he holds out the box to her and tells her he kept the promise to buy her a ring, that that he can't take the trip with her.

Miki tells him she doesn't want it. He doesn't love her.

He tells her it's not from your boyfriend...consider it from you family member. He can't do
anything with it if he keeps it, If she still doesn't want it, throw it away. (KD: Ouch!) Yuu turns and leaves with Miki yelling his name.

Meiko is writing at her bedroom desk. The maid knocks at the door and tells Meiko that Koishikawa-san is there to see her. Meiko finds Miki in the entrance. One look tells Meiko something's up even at this late hour. Meiko asks Miki but Miki doesn't answer. Finally Miki runs to Meiko and leans against her and cries.

Yuu is at Miwa's. In shock, Miwa yells "You said THAT to Koishikawa? You don't know that you're siblings for sure without asking your parents! Why?!

Yuu tells him it wouldn't solve anything, it wouldn't change the facts. Everything makes sense now. The parents said they met for the first time, fell in love with the other's partner, exchanged and remarried. That it’s not a pretty story but if they were old lovers, it would finally make sense. Yuu adds that a long time before he had overheard Rumi-san telling Miki not to fall in love with Yuu. He told Miwa that at the time, he couldn't understand why. And then,
there's the pictures of the two happy couples paired just the way they are now.

Miwa can hardly stand to see what Yuu is going through and becomes furious with Yuu's parents for having a baby then exchanging partners then exchanging again more than 10 years later. They lied about when they first met and because of that their kids are in a mess. Miwa yells that Yuu needs to make them understand that. And he adds that Koishikawa has a right to know.

Yuu yells "No!" Yuu sadly explains if he does that it won't change anything. The family would separate. No matter what, he and Miki have to separate. Rather than dump everything out in the open, it would be better to keep it to himself.
That way Miki, at least, can keep the same relationship with their parents. He adds that because they're siblings in love, he selfishly broke up with her one-sided so that she would give up on him. He thought about it and it was the best thing he could come up with.

Miwa is affected by the unfairness of the situation. "WHY ARE ONLY YOU HAVING A HARD TIME? WHY DO YOU HAVE TO SUFFER BY YOURSELF!"

Yuu sadly replies "There's nothing else I can do".

Miki and Meiko exit the Akizuki grounds to outside the entrance gates. Meiko asks Miki if she wants her to see her off at the station. Miki tells her that she'll be all right and that she's sorry she dropped in suddenly and stayed. But she cried all night and she feels better now. Meiko becomes furious, "I can't FORGIVE Matsuura-kun for this because be broke up one-sided. I NEVER thought he'd be that kind of guy!

Miki yells at her "You're WRONG Meiko! It's not Yuu's fault! When he said goodbye he looked like he was in pain. Yuu has some reason for it. Changing ones mind, isn't something that you can control." She asks Meiko not to blame Yuu.

Miki sits huddled on the couch as Yuu voice rings out "I'm hooooome". The parents, who are sitting at the table somewhat across the room from Miki, greet him. Miki doesn't turn around. She doesn't have the courage to look at him.

The parents offer him a snack that Youji brought back from his business trip. And Youji calls Michael down from upstairs as well. When everyone is together Yuu takes the opportunity to let everyone know that he thinking of going back to New York next week. Miki cringes even though she hasn't turned to look at Yuu.

The family wants to know why. Yuu tells them that he can't use his English so he's forgetting it. His English had been his handicap with his studies over there so he feels he should go back sooner.

Michael tells him that he can talk to him. But Yuu compliments him by telling him that HE speaks Japanese very well so Yuu doesn't want him to talk in English. The kind words make Michael blush with delight.

The parents are disappointed but they feel that Yuu should take full advantage of this rare opportunity to study abroad.

Miki stops Yuu in the hall outside of his bedroom and asks if he's really serious about going back to New York. Yuu tells her that he thinks it would be better. Because he and she are family members, things are very awkward right now . So if they separate for a while they can refresh themselves and return to a normal relationship. Yuu adds though that it's true that he's forgetting his English and plans to study hard when he gets back to America.

In her room, Miki sits quietly at her desk. One of the Kappa-chan family starts to fall off the desk. Miki grabs for it with one hand but her other hand accidentally hits the button on the voice memo. "Miki, I'm sorry. I can't be with you. I LOVE you." It's the message from before they got back together. Miki can't believe it....that it's really over between them.

A week passes. Chiyako fidgets downstairs wondering if Yuu is going to eat before he leaves for the airport. Rumi mentions that if he does, he won't make it to the airport in time.

Miki sits at her desk thinking about the birthday present she bought for Yuu realizing full well if she doesn't give it to him now, she never will. It's her last chance to do so. Miki meets him out in the hall and tells him that it was his birthday present but that she wasn't able to give it to him before. Though it's wrapped she tells him it's a watch and to please use it. He tells her he will. Jin calls to Yuu to tell him Miwa has arrived. Miki tells Yuu to study hard.

Youji tells them that if they leave now, he'll have plenty of time to get to the airport. Miwa assures them that he get him there. Chiyako still fusses about Yuu not having eaten. Yuu tells her he'll get something at the airport. Michael, standing among the parents seeing Yuu off, asks where Miki is. Rumi tells him she's probably in the bathroom.

Miki sits on the floor leaning against her bed. The sound of Miwa's car leaving can be heard. "He just left", she thinks to herself. "He doesn't love me and I can't look him in the face...but I still what him to be near. I want to be with Yuu. I LOVE him so much! Yuuuu!

At the airport, Miwa tells Yuu they've got time so would he like to eat? Yuu agrees. Miwa begins to find out whether Yuu wants Japanese or some other cuisine, when his eye catches and unexpected sight....Akizuki. It's a VERY ANGRY Akizuki. Her first stern sounding words are "Matsuura-kun..."

Miwa literally jumps between Meiko and Yuu. "Are you here for a publisher's interview? That's good. Let's go drink tea at the cafeteria." Though Miwa is acting very cute through this, Meiko isn't happy. She tries to outmaneuver Miwa but he's quick and jumps between her and her victim again. "I'm thirsty. Can you come with me." Miwa literally puts his arm around her and hauls her out. But before getting far, he doubles back and cheerfully tells Yuu "Eat Alone".

In the airport cafeteria, Miwa apologizes to Meiko. He assures her that he hasn't forgotten that she refused him but he did it because she looked like she wanted to slap Yuu. Meiko irritable tells him that she wouldn't have because Miki asked her not to blame Matsuura-kun. But...she tells him that she absolutely CAN'T forgive him for hurting Miki and making her cry.

Miwa, who is already upset by Yuu’s situation yells that Yuu's hurt too. Meiko reminds him that it was Matsuura that wanted to separate and now he's getting his wish. Miwa agrees, but defends Yuu saying that Yuu's not happy about it. Meiko isn't convinced. Miwa tells her that Koishikawa was VERY IMPORTANT to Yuu. He lost that and he's suffering. All in all, he may be suffering MORE than Koishikawa. He tells her it's the truth and begs her to leave Yuu alone.

Yuu stands in the lobby of the airport remembering Akizuki's face. "Akizuki was going to kick my ass. Of course, I said awful things. Miki cried." He remembers Miki begging him not to break them up because she loves him. Yuu tells himself that he had to do it. I may have hurt her but that that's better than hurting her with the truth.

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MARMALADE BOY #74 (KD)

I JUST got the last three episodes and don't have time to put up complete synopsis before uploading time. Just some quick comments are included here:

Miki tries to put her life back together. She puts the gifts from Yuu into a box and puts them away. She goes out for the day and gets her hair cut off very short (but not as short as when she was in Jr. High. The family is very excited when they see her. They and Michael think she looks very cute.

Miki can be seen training underclassmen in tennis. She sees Meiko heading for the library and goes to meet her there.

At one point in this episode Miki carries out two bags of groceries from a store that are very heavy. A pair of hands reach out to grab one of the bags. It's Kei. He helps her home with the groceries. On the way home, Kei lets Miki know that he'll still be her friend.

Meiko spends the day and night at Miki's house. The fathers are really silly as they play twister. In the evening, Miki and Meiko are in her bedroom talking. Miki goes to her drawers to get something and sees the box of gifts from Yuu. It stops her. When Meiko inquires, Miki says it's nothing but then breaks down and tells her how much it hurts. Meiko talks Miki into going to New York.

10/19/95: MB #74 Synopsis after translation session with Masatomo:

Meiko sits at her desk trying to think of what she can possibly say to Miki. She tells her to "cheer up" but that she knows there's really nothing she can say to lift her spirits.

Meiko thinks back on her conversation with Miwa and wonders what's going on with Matsuura.

Miki has all the gifts that Yuu gave her lying together...the medallion, the music box, the kappa-chans, the Christmas tree, his shirt, the toy ring, the dialer, and the real ring (still unopened and wrapped). She feels that Yuu gave her all these wonderful memories and that that's enough for her. She's decided the she has to say goodbye to herself as she is and go beyond where she is now.

Miki places all the gifts into a box and closes the lid on them. As she says "Bye bye, Yuu" tears come to her eyes but she gives herself a bad time about it "Hey, what's the matter Miki? Didn't I say I need to progress? Smile, smile! She congratulates herself on smiling and decides she's going out on the town.

As Miki is walking around downtown, Ginta is nearby trying to keep Arimi on track. Arimi wants to look in a store window but they have someplace they need to go. Miki pulls up her nerve and calls to them as though nothing is wrong. Miki grins and asks them if they're on a date and mentions what a hot couple they are.

Ginta tells her it's not like that, that actually they're going to a seminar. Arimi tells Miki that Ginta's been pestering her to get going but that she'd rather be dating. Miki's has it figured! "Arimi-san, you're going to take the entrance exam to OUR school." Arimi confirms that that is what's it's all about and asked Miki to say "hello" to her at Toryo if she passes the exam. Never able to pass a good chance to razz Ginta, Miki tells him that now she gets the picture "Arimi's
the reason the Ginta would go to a seminar".

Ginta gets embarrassed and changes the subject by telling her that Michael told him that Matsuura had already gone back to America. Miki stammers a "that's right". Ginta tells her the Matsuura should've stayed longer. "In spite of his good looks, he's clumsy". Arimi agrees and tells Miki that if he doesn't start understanding women's feelings more, she ought to give him what for.

Ginta suddenly realizes that they only have 5 minutes to get to their lecture so the two race each other determined that one isn't going to beat the other as they race. (Keep in mind that although Ginta is in tennis club, Arimi is into track and field). (^_^)
Miki standing on the sidewalk, sadly thinks to herself that she couldn't tell them about Yuu. Miki concentrates then on moving her feet one at a time until she can move more normally. She walks down the sidewalk as the shadows from the trees falls across her. She looks up at the cicadas as one flies away and asks it if it were dismissed and tells it "Me too." Nearby
she sees a beauty shop.

Miki calls out the usual Japanese "I'm Home!" The family come to greet her and are delighted by her new short haircut (not as short as Jr. High) and he pierced ears. Miki feels she's going to be a new person - "Goodbye to the old Miki."

On the school courts, Miki trains the ins and outs of tennis while appreciative underclassmen call her Miki-senpai. Miki sees Meiko walk past.

Later Miki meets Meiko in the library. Meiko asked her if she was playing hooky from practice. Miki grins and says a little bit and admits that she told her students that they were going to have a 10 minute break. Meiko teases her and calls her a "bad coach". Miki tells her that she's only coaching while Ryouko-sensei is away.

Miki tells Meiko that Ryouko-sensei send her a postcard from Lichenstein. Though sensei is alone she's keeping very busy and says the wine is very good.

Meiko asks when Ryouko-sensei is returning. Miki tells her the day after tomorrow because school's starting.

Meiko brings up that the last summer break of High School life is almost over. Miki mentions that it's sort of sad.

Meiko asks Miki if she has to work. Miki confirms and says she can't wait to show Akira-san Ryouko-sensei’s letter to make him jealous. Ever since Ryouko-sensei has been traveling, Akira-san has been down in the dumps.

Meiko says she hopes that things work out for them and then catches herself and realizes that she has no right to say that. Miki tells her that it's no problem. Rei-san, she and everyone else feels the same. If it happens, everyone will be happy about it.

Meiko notices that Miki seems really up and asks her seriously if she's okay. Miki matching Meiko's tone says "Almost.....I gotten over my foolish attachments." Meiko tell her that somehow she's become an adult in only a month. Miki becomes delighted at the thought but then says "If that were true, I'd be happy but...isn't it just that I LOOK older? Somehow, I feel
summer break has been too long. It feels like it's last a year." Miki catches herself and claims it was just a joke and reminds Meiko that she's got to get back.

But before leaving she asks Meiko if she'll spend the night at her house home Sunday night. She explains that her parents are bored because Michael went back to his country. The parents won't quit saying "Meiko-chan hasn't visited lately. Miki tells her they won't shut-up about it. Meiko says "okay".

In a grocery store, Miki looks for things to cook for Meiko and decides on lasagna but buys a huge amount of food that takes up two big shopping bags. She can hardly hold them both up let alone get home with them. Suddenly two arms reach out and take one. It's Kei-kun. "Damn", he tells her, "How come you bought this much?'. She explains that she dished out
the money because Meiko's coming to spend the night. He understands.

When Miki sees his bag that he carries his lesson in, she asks if he was on his way to piano lessons. He tells her "yeah".

"Yeah?" she answers "You have no time to help me. You need to hurry to your lessons." Kei
assures her that it's not a problem, that he has time to go all the way to her house and adds teasingly "And...if YOU take both bags, you'll stagger around making yourself an obstacle for other pedestrians". Miki groans and makes a silly puckered face at him. They both laugh.

Kei solemnly tells her that he's doing better with this than he thought he would. He had planned on talking to her the next time he saw her, but wasn't certain he'd be able to. Miki admits that she'd been thinking the same thing. Kei continues "But when I saw you come out of the store, my body and mouth moved without a second thought". He adds that it's a good thing - just being friends.

The fathers are at it. They're playing "twister" while Meiko mans the dial that give the next directions. As Miki watches in thorough exasperation with how stubborn her fathers are, Chiyako interrupts to say that Michael's on the phone for her.

Over the phone, Michael tells her that he wanted to tell her about Yuu. He had invited him to his home but that Yuu refused. Michael tells her that he could tell that Yuu was depressed and so Michael was worried. Miki goes dead silent. Michael asks if she's listening. Miki musters a cheerful sounding "Sure, sure".

Up in her bedroom, Miki and Meiko are getting ready for bed. Miki cutely complains that her parents are silly. When she asked them what game they wanted to play, they ALL said "Twister!". "I feel the generation gap."

Meiko returns that she thought it was fun. Miki tells Meiko not to spoil her parents.
They get carried away so easily. Miki notices that Meiko needs a towel and tells her that she'll get her a cute one.

She looks in her top drawer for one....and sees "the box". She stops cold. Meiko notices. Miki tells her she's sorry, that it's nothing. She just saw the box of Yuu's presents and feels like crying. She explains that it's a conditioned response and that she'll have to conceal it where
she can't see it.

Then Miki falls apart completely. As she holds unto Meiko, Meiko remembers her conversation with Miwa and his words about how Yuu is suffering too. She tells Miki to go to New York and tell Yuu how she feels.

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MARMALADE BOY #75 (KD)

Miki can be seen on a plane to New York reading the latest message from Meiko. Miki remembers falling apart and crying after accidentally seeing the box of Yuu's gifts and how Meiko encouraged her to see Yuu. Meiko's message tells her to do her very best because if she doesn't she'll regret it later. Miki mentally thanks Meiko because if it hadn't been for her
she wouldn't have had the courage to do this.

Meanwhile Yuu is at his desk writing things in English longhand. Outside his window some other residents of the dorm are in a convertible that's having some trouble with backfiring. Yuu looks out the window briefly but finds the memories of Miki's broken hearted face. He remembers the scenes from when he broke up with her one-sided. He can't do his work so he gets up and decides to go outside.

As he opens the door of the dorm building to retreat outdoors, a familiar face greets him. It's Miki. She tells him she came to talk to him. Yuu panics and runs for the phone. Miki tails him and pushes down the receiver and asks what he's doing. Yuu was trying to call a taxi to send her back. Miki will have none of it. She tells him that until she talks to him, she WON'T GO HOME!

He tells her that he has NOTHING to say! She quickly tells him that even if he doesn't , she has something to say to him and that she's not going back until she finishes talking. Yuu has had his face turned from her because he can barely stand the situation. He finally looks at her and can see the determined look on her face. He knows he's lost.

Miki and Yuu are in a park alone. Yuu's back is turned away as Miki tells Yuu her feelings. Yuu in his head is screaming for her to stop. Finally, his heart is so broken, he turns around and screams into the sky "NO!" There's tears in his eyes and he tells her that they're brother and sister.

The shock of this news makes Miki's knees buckle. Yuu's in so much pain he finishes the story to Miki who's kneeling on the ground in a daze. When Yuu gets past his own feelings, he comes over and squats down to where she is and smiles kindly in understanding. He gently tells her that he'll take her back to the airport.

Miki and Yuu are on the sidewalk in front of the airport terminal. Miki is still repeating "siblings" in her head. Yuu touches her. Miki pulls away in panic. Yuu apologizes. Miki walks fast to get ahead of him, then faster, then runs. Yuu runs after her.

But Miki can't deal with the problem or Yuu yet. In her need to escape she jumps into a taxi. The taxi driver wants to know where to take her, but she doesn't know. Yuu can be seen trying to catch up to the taxi before it takes off. Miki not able to think of anything else but not wanting to deal with Yuu, tells the driver "Manhattan". The taxi takes off leaving Yuu behind worried
about Miki.

Miki walks around the city. A police car is roaming the streets looking for her. Yuu and his St. Andrews buddies case the streets in Brian's car. They look all day and check periodically with the police department.

Bill is confused and asks Yuu what's going on because the last time that Yuu called him, Miki and he were going together again. Doris and Jinny are appalled that he would ask such a personal question and tell Bill that Yuu may want to keep that private.

But Yuu answers slowly. We're siblings...
Miki and I. (By the way, the writers and artists did a very good job of portraying
a full day AND night of searching for her).

Meanwhile Miki has been walking around the city not really seeing anything. Just over and over and over repeating brother and sister. She wasn't even able to notice that she had roamed into a bad area. At one point she passed 3 street thugs who looked at each other and gave each other the go ahead. One opened his knife. They began to stroll up behind her. Just about that time a young African American boy, grabbed her by the hand and made her run with him.

Miki had no idea why since she never saw the thugs. She finally looked around and became very scared. The boy took her through the back alleys. A heavy set woman in an upper apartment saw the danger and tossed a sheet into the alley and covered the thugs long enough for the boy to escape with Miki.

Finally, a report comes in that a girl fitting the description of Miki has been found by the police. Well, the girl fit the description but turns out to be Chinese. The police can't seem to tell the difference. One of the police suggests that they check the city morgue. Yuu goes out of his head "A-are you saying that Miki is... Miki is..." The second officer holds him back and
tells apologizes and tells him they didn't say that on purpose but the Manhattan is the most dangerous city in the world. He adds solemnly that he hopes she didn't stray into the Harlem area. Yuu hardly finished hearing that before he takes off in a dead run. Jinny yells to Brian to follow him.

The boy took Miki to a decrepit abandoned building where he plays with a little girl. As he calls it, it's their secret play place. She thanks them for saving her life. The boy mentions that she's a tourist and that she needs to be careful because tourists are always targeted. The little girl asks Miki what her name is and the young boy in return tells her that his name is Eddie
and the little girl's name is Chris.

Miki notices that the two are very caring of each other and smilingly mentions that they seem very close. Eddie happily remarks "That's right. That's because we're brother and sister. This area's dangerous. So I've got to protect Chris." Chris proudly says "My brother is very strong".

Miki is moved by the reminder of her own situation with Yuu... Miki repeats "brother and sister" and lowers her head and shakes as she silently cries. The kids are concerned.

Back in the 4x4 with the rest of the gang, Yuu remembers Miki and what she means to him. Pictures floats through his mind that remind him of her personality. "Please...be safe", he pleads.

Back at the shambled building, Miki apologizes for crying. Eddie seems surprised because she didn't cry when things were dangerous.

Miki notices that the two are holding hands tightly. She smiles and sweetly tells them that they get along really well. The little girls get excited and say that she LOVES her brother SO MUCH! Miki says "Really".

Chris gets up and embraces her brother from behind and joyfully tells Miki that when she grows up, she's going to be his wife. Miki becomes solemn and sadly thinks to herself "That there's no way you can be his wife, Chris".

Miki recovers from the wife comment and turns to Eddie and ask if he'll marry Chris. With full self-assurance, Eddie replies "Of course!". Miki is started by his answer. Of course? Eddie determinedly tells her that because he loves Chris, they'll always, always be together. Chris and Eddie both say "Right" in unison.

Miki begins to remember her own fond memories of Yuu and repeats "Because you love each other you'll always be together. The heaviness leaves her. Suddenly the door slams open. The thugs have found them. The kids and Miki race for the window and jump out. Miki is just as agile as the kids.

They run but are caught. One of the thugs is about to lay a punch on the Eddie. Chris screams for the man to let loose of her brother repeatedly. Miki screams for the thug to stop.

A fist comes out from the side of the screen and lays one on the thug to save the boy. It's Yuu. The Yuu takes a hard hit to the gut that doubles him over. Just as Yuu is about to take a
punch one to the back.

The St. Andrews gang (Bill, Jinny, Brian, and Doris) show up and yell "POLICE!". The
thugs take off.

Miki smiles at Yuu and he smiles at her. They go to each other and embrace. Yuu emotionally tells Miki he can't let her go again. NEVER again. "If something had happened to you...when I thought about it...I just went out of my mind! I've realized...I can't be apart from you. Let's live together." Miki smiles lovingly and says his name. Yuu continues "I can't fool myself". Miki tells him that she feels the same way and has been thinking the same thing.
The two simultaneously say "Even though we're siblings...we'll...live together."

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MARMALADE BOY #76 (KD)

The episode opens with a repeat of the last scene of the previous episode where Miki and Yuu decide that in spite of being siblings they will live together.

Miki and Yuu walk around the park that's near St. Andrews. They hold hands and talk. Miki sits on a park bench with Yuu behind her. He asks her gently if she's feels uneasy about their future. She smiles and tells him that it would be a lie if she said no. But she adds that the two of them found out they need each other so no matter what happens, she’ll be with him. She puts her hand on his, he takes it and walks around the bench to be nearer.

He asks "Even though we can't get married? And even though we can't have children? Miki smiles softly and walks over to a nearby tree "Mm-hm......there are many happy couples without children." She adds "Always Together. If we can live together, it'll be enough." Yuu makes a cute face and changes his voice "Till we're an old man and old lady?" Miki responds "Yes". Yuu takes Miki and brings her close to him for an embrace.

The St. Andrews kids (including Michael) yell to the two to get their notice.

Everyone sits on the grass with Miki and Yuu and take in the news that in spite of being brother and sister, Miki and Yuu intend to stay together forever.

The gang is shocked, but all eventually come over and hug and congratulate them
warmly. Jinny puts her arms around Miki as though they've been buddies for ages.

Yuu is with Miki to see her off at the airport. Yuu tells Miki that because he has a lot of take care of, he can't go back with her. Miki tells him that she'll be fine.

Suddenly a voice rings out for Miki. It's Meiko. She, Miwa and the parents are in New York! They were all worried because they'd heard she was lost and thought she was in trouble. Miki tells them she's sorry but wants to know how they found out.

Yuu is stunned to see his parents there and mentions that he called Miwa but he wasn't expecting this. Everyone came.

Miwa tells him "Of course. Damn I was worried."

Everyone is so relieved that Miki is OK, especially Meiko. While everyone is expressing their relief, Yuu taps Satoshi-san on the shoulder to get him aside to talk.

He asks if Miwa told the parents anything. Miwa tells him that if he means did he tell them that he didn't say "you're siblings and that's why this happened". Yuu responds "I see".

Since they just got to New York and don't want to turn around and just go back. Chiyako mentions she got off work because of her missing daughter. Miki complains "Damn, she's using my misfortune as an excuse."

Meiko quietly asks Miki what's going on with Matsuura. Miki doesn't quite know how to tell her. Yuu comes up puts his hand on Miki's shoulder and tells her and Miwa that he and Miki want to talk to all of them. Rumi says she wants to see Yuu-kun's school first.

Yuu starts acting cute. "Don't get lost. Form a line. Form a line."

At the dorm, one of the mothers mentions that the school and dorm atmosphere is better than they thought. Michael runs out to embrace the mothers, who he's obviously missed very much. The parents are happy to see them. Yuu introduces Brian, Doris, Jinny, and Bill as his friends to his parents. Youji thanks them for taking care of Yuu. Michael merrily
tell the gang that these are Yuu and Miki's parents.

In the rec. room (the one that has the pool table), Yuu and Miki sit on a couch facing the one that the parents are sitting on. Meiko and Miwa sit in arm chairs to the side.

The St. Andrews kids (including Michael) wait outside the door. Doris tries to keep Brian from listening at the door. But all of them are DYING to know what's going to happened with THIS story.

The parents sit there wondering what's coming up and why Yuu isn't saying anything. Yuu finally starts by telling them that because this is so important he wanted Satoshi-san and Akizuki to hear it.

A stern Yuu tells them that they know about Jin-san and his mother and his dad and Rumi-san dating in college. At first the parents look shocked. Youji kinda laughs and says "You KNEW that". Rumi adds that she didn't mean to hide it. Jin tells them that it's in the past so it was no big deal, not letting them know.

Yuu blows a gasket `NO BIG DEAL!". He informs them seriously that because of that the whole thing has hurt Miki and himself. If it was just a case of exchanging partners and returning to the ex-couples, they could've kept it secret. Yuu isn't pulling any punches he demands to know why they didn't tell him that they were siblings! Why didn't they tell them from the beginning.

The parents are stunned. Yuu continues by telling them if they'd known, Miki and he wouldn't have fallen in love but that it's too late now, they need each other. No matter what, he tells them, they won't separate.

The parents try to gather themselves. "Who and who are siblings?"

Yuu sternly replies "Miki and me".

Youji asks "Hey, hey...who told you that?" Chiyako asks where they got that idea.

Yuu brings up that his mother had had Jin-san's baby.

Miki adds that that was Yuu, wasn't it? The parents completely loose it, they can't stop laughing. Miki and Yuu are completely stunned.

Rumi comes over to Yuu and says "You two thought that?" . She playfully taps him on the nose "Foolish boy".

Jin is behind their couch "If Yuu-kun were my son, I'd be delighted." Youji is sprawled across the opposite couch say "No, no, Yuu is definitely Chiyako's and mine".

Yuu can barely squeak out a "Really?"

"Really" Chiyako assure him.

Miki asks about the baby that she and her father had. Chiyako tells them that that baby was lost (died).

Jin leans over and gleefully add "So feel free to date, or whatever".

In addition, they're informed that the parents knew about Yuu and Miki's relationship all along. At first the parents were worried that if a relationship developed between Miki and Yuu would complicate their already unconventional family. But day by day, it was nice to see the two of them becoming a couple.

Youji playfully pounds Yuu for thinking he's not his real father.

Miki slides off the couch and passes out for a few minutes. Yuu pulls her up worried and shakes her. Miki comes to and puts her head against his chest and rubs it against his telling him how much she loves him.

The parents cheer and make silly sounds.

The St. Andrews kids rush in. (Obviously they couldn't stand being good anymore.) Brian and Bill do a high 5 with Yuu while Michael goes by making old movie still American Indian sounds. In the confusion behind them Miki comes up and puts her hand on Yuu's cheek and looks into his eyes lovingly. Mentally she tells him "Let be happy from now on".

Time passes. The kids are decorating and getting the food placed for Meiko's reception on the Toryo school grounds. The gazebo that Miki and Meiko had so many conversations is decorated with flowers. Tsutomu is on a ladder putting decorations on the gazebo, Ginta bends over next to it, and the ladder falls out from under Tsutomu leaving him hanging from the top. He falls. Kei, who is at a piano, plays a silly little tune we all recognize in
humor over that.

Yayoi, Anju, and Arimi work on the food. (And yes, Hitoshi, your girl, Anju, did say one word (^_^).

At the reception, everyone congratulates Na-chan and Meiko. Meiko's parents haven't accepted Meiko's marriage but Na-chan's parents are delighted.

Miki thinks about her friends and the directions they're going with their lives. She feels with time, Meiko's parents will accept Na-chan's sincerity.
In the back ground, Miwa teases Ginta and Arimi and tells them not to carry on on campus.

Miki’s thoughts move to them. "Ginta and Arimi are happy that they're going to Toryo U. together."

She sees Michael talking to Anju "Michael will live at our house one more year. He's more of an adult than he used to be."

Her thoughts turn to Anju. "Anju will be behind 1 year...but will try to get into Music School." (I assume she'll be behind because of the surgeries).

Suzu starts flirting with Kei, who seems uninterested in the extreme. Miki wonders if anything will develop between them.

Miki's thoughts turn toward Yuu and herself. "Yuu'll go to a University in America this September. But...we're different than we used to be. I don't have any uneasiness." Yuu brings Miki some punch and teases her. Miki continues her thoughts. "And I'm going to study Interior Design. I'm thinking of studying abroad temporarily."

Akira and Ryouko-sensei are talking with Kijima and Rei. All seem to think Akira can't do something (not specified) but Ryouko disagrees. Miki thinks that Akira and Ryouko make a good couple and if they continue... she doesn't finish the thought before their mothers run Yuu and Miki down figuratively speaking.

The mothers announce that they're pregnant. Miki is very excited about possibly having little brother or sisters and grabs Yuu around the neck in glee.

Yuu wonders if they're all right...after all, it's a little late to be childbearing. The mothers gleefully tell them to leave it to them!

Kijima announces that today they've had "triple happiness".

Meiko tosses her bouquet into the air. The scene changes and we see most of the kisses from the show. (I can think of a couple more) Not just Miki and Yuu...all of them. Then, we see the bouquet again. Miki and Yuu face each other in their wedding clothes and kiss. It's obviously been a few years because Miki's hair is longer than we've seen it previously.

The End

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