I DO NOT OWN MARMALADE BOY OR ANY OF ITS CHARACTERS

Chapter 1

Miki Koishikawa looked into the mirror. She was wearing a stunning dress with sequins and beads strung all over. It was her wedding dress and today was her wedding day. She sighed happily. 'Only 6 more hours before I get married,' Miki thoughtIt was 6:00AM and she was getting ready for the wedding. She took off her wedding dress and changed back into her casual T-shirt and sweats. She smiled. "I bet Yuu would marry me even if I wore sweatpants and a T-shirt," she said to herself. She came out of the bathroom and sat on the bed. She and everybody in the wedding were staying at the Hiroshima Resort. Even the guests were staying there. Miki and Yuu planned to marry on the beach which was across from the resort.

Miki looked out the window. She had a perfect ocean view and she could see the beautiful, clear blue ocean. Sea gulls were flying around and the area that was reserved for the wedding was sealed off to the public. Yesterday, the wedding crew had set up the tents for the wedding. She could see her best friend, Meiko Akizuki, arranging the flowers for the wedding. Meiko's husband, Nachan Namura, stood beside Meiko and together they worked on the flowers.

Miki sighed with a smile on her face. 'Someday that will be me and Yuu. Side by side,' Miki thought to herself. She got up from the bed and went to the window. She opened it and stuck her head out.

"Good morning, Meiko and Nachan!" Miki shouted to the happy couple.

"Good morning Miki!" Meiko shouted back. Nachan waved to Miki and continued on working on the flowers. "I'm coming up Miki!" Meiko shouted to Miki. Miki nodded and closed the window. 5 minutes later, Meiko was in Miki's room.

"It's already 8:00AM! We need to get you ready Miki!" Meiko exclaimed.

Miki nodded. "I know but there's so much more to do."

"Never mind the minor details! Miki today is your wedding day and I want to make it perfect. I never had a fancy wedding so I want to make yours the best ever. And to do so, we need to get you ready!" Meiko said.

Miki agreed. Meiko was always right. "I'm going to call Arimi and Suzu to help you get ready," Meiko said. Meiko picked up the phone and dialed for Arimi and Suzu. In just under 10 minutes, Arimi Suzuki and Suzu Sakuma were at the door. Next to them was a pile of luggage.

"We're here!" Arimi cried out.

"I can't believe it! You're marrying Yuu today!" Suzu exclaimed.

"Uh… why is your luggage here?" Miki asked.

"Oh, you know… we brought a few things. Hair products, make-up, and everything we will need to prepare you for the wedding," Arimi explained.

Miki looked at the luggage outside of her room. "Are you sure all this is really necessary?"

"Definitely!' Suzu said.

"Don't worry Miki. We know what we are doing," Arimi said.

"I sure hope so," Miki said, uncertainly.

"Well, looks like everything is covered here. I'll be downstairs talking to the caterers about the food arrangements," Meiko said. "Good luck with Miki!" Meiko whispered to Arimi. Arimi smiled and nodded. Meiko went out the door and Suzu shut the door behind her.

"Well, let's get started shall we?" Arimi said with a smile. Suzu nodded. They escorted Miki to the bathroom and began preparing Miki for the big wedding.