Marmalade BoyThe lost episodes of Senior Year
Episode 6

Author Note: This Fanfiction takes place at the end of the anime series. It begins directly from the last episode, #76, after Miki and Yuu's talk with their parents regarding their relationship. It is my utmost intent to keep the fanfiction as close to the original story line as is possible, based on my knowledge of the series. This is a continuing series, currently consisting of 9 chapters with plans for a few more in the hopefully near future.

Disclaimer: Marmalade Boy is a manga created by Wataru Yoshizumi, which was later adapted by Toei Animation into a 76-episode anime TV series. I claim no rights to the characters or original story line.

A Knock on her bedroom door caused Miki to jump. Ah, Kami! She wasn't ready yet. "Miki?" Came mama Chiyako's voice. "Miki, would you like some help?"

With a sigh of frustration Miki rested her hairbrush in her lap. Why did the whole family have to come? Tonight was a special night for her and she feared their parents would ruin it. "Yes, please." She answered with a deep breath.

Miki's bedroom door opened and mama Chiyako floated into her room, followed by her own Mother, Rumi. Gravitating towards her, one woman took over brushing her hair while the other woman began to apply her makeup.

It was a familiar situation. Just like they had done in preparation for the senior ball she had attended with Satoshi before Yuu went to America.

"I didn't think that this day would ever come," sniffed Miki's Mother, Rumi, as she finished brushing Miki's hair down.

"We have waited a long time for this," agreed mama Chiyako while applying the finishing touches of Miki's makeup.

Both women stepped back to admire their work, their eyes glistening with tears. Miki blushed under their observant gaze. What were they going on about? It wasn't like she and Yuu were getting married.

Miki's cheeks darkened to the color of red bean paste because of her thoughts until her father's voice interrupted them. Jin, called from the bottom of the stairs, "Aren't you girls ready yet? We're going to leave without you if you don't hurry."

After joining her father, Jin; Yuu's father, Youji; Yuu and Michael downstairs, the family of 7 continued on their way to the restaurant.

Once there, at the French Grill Restaurant, they were seated at a familiar spot.

This is where it had all begun. Right here, in this very same restaurant at this very same table. This is where Miki and Yuu had first been introduced when their parents met to discuss their plan to switch partners. Miki was pulled away from her thoughts as Yuu gently squeezed her hand.

After dinner, a bottle of plum wine was served and Youji was the first to speak. "We have been looking forward to this moment for awhile now," he indicated towards

Chiyako, Rumi and Jun. "Ever since the first moment when we noticed that spark between the two of you."

Being the next to speak, Rumi explained, "It has been difficult, watching both of you work through your feelings and not being able to help."

"But it has been a joy watching the two of you develop your relationship," continued Chiyako.

"I think that I sum it up for the four of us in saying that I wouldn't want to see it any other way. We're relieved that we don't have to pretend to be ignorant of the situation any longer," Jin finished with a toast.

"So," Michael started, after taking a gulp of his drink, "when were you guys planning on exchanging these?" From under the table, Michael pulled Yuu's watch and Miki's ring still wrapped as they had been a couple of months ago when they were originally bought.

"MIIICCHHAAEELL!!" Miki yelled while jumping to her feet to snatch the gifts out of his hands. "Where did you get those!?"

"Oh, they were just laying around." Michael answered with a wink as Yuu pulled Miki down into his lap in an attempt to keep her from jumping over the table at Michael.