Marmalade Boy Episode 4: Miki Koishikawa's discomfort with her new, blended family intensifies as her feelings for Yuu Matsuura deepen. This is further complicated by Yuu's interactions with his ex-girlfriend, Arimi Suzuki. In both the anime and manga, Miki's jealousy is a central theme. The anime shows this through a tense tennis practice scene where Yuu's skill attracts attention, including Arimi's, leading to an awkward confrontation highlighting the emerging love triangle. The manga expands on Arimi and Yuu's past, providing context for Arimi's lingering feelings and Miki's insecurities. Both versions explore teenage friendships and rivalries amid complex emotions. A pivotal school confrontation between Miki and Yuu regarding Arimi serves as a catalyst for their character development. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving Miki questioning her feelings for Yuu within the context of their intertwined family lives, setting the stage for future conflicts and resolutions.
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