Mako and Kotoha's wedding was one of the most beautiful weddings ever performed. The two brides were the center of everyone's attention that day, although there were a few pleasant distractions for old friends. Reika, Kotoha's mother, enjoyed seeing her daughter get married but she also enjoyed seeing Kyoko, Mako's mother and Reika's old friend and teammate from their time as the 17th generation of Shinkengers. They caught up and reminisce about their time on the team, expressing regrets for losing touch. Reika's husband Shogo and Kyoko's husband Mamoru were left out for only a little bit until they got to know each other and become friends, something they couldn't do before to protect them from Dokoku.
As the four talked, Kyoko and Mamoru talked about Hawaii and all the beautiful sights. Reika and Shogo listened to their stories intently as they had thought about going there to for an extended vacation. However, they were strongly considering moving and staying there for an early retirement. The fact that they would already have friends there when they arrived made it more inviting. Finally, although they worried about being away from Kotoha, they saw for themselves the growth Kotoha has gone through from her time as a Shinkenger. Also, Kotoha always had a knack for selling bamboo and they knew she was more than capable of running it and living by herself.
Of course, she wouldn't be on her own both the Hanaori's thought as they watched Kotoha and Mako dance, and Mako not losing her patience when Kotoha stepped on Mako's toes for the tenth time.
So the parents tagged along with the happy couple to Hawaii. It worked since, except for a luau, they were each on their own. Each group had a great time. Reika and Shogo in particular loved it there, meeting Kyoko and Mamoru's friends and enjoying the friendly atmosphere that helped them make an important decision... they were staying. They knew Kotoha wouldn't be happy immediately about it, so they waited when it was time for the newlyweds to head back to Japan. Kotoha, understandably, wasn't the biggest fan of the plan but she supported it as she truly believed they deserved it. It didn't mean she wasn't going to miss them, a feeling her parents shared as they said their goodbyes. After a long warm hug, Kotoha and Mako boarded their plane. Although Kotoha cried a little, deep inside she knew she was ready for her new life, kissing Mako's cheek to show she was fine despite outward appearances.
They came home to the bamboo shop and settled into a happy life. Kotoha handled the bamboo shop while Mako returned to her old job at the kindergarten she had before her Shinkenger days started. It was a quiet life, not much in money but much in love and happiness. Sure there were a few hiccups, like Kotoha always managing to knock stuff or people around when transporting bamboo around the shop, and let's not mention Mako's frequent redecorating of their shop and home without warning Kotoha, since she always had a hard time afterwards trying to find stuff. These were extremely minor nuisances and never resulted in raised voices or hurt feelings. This is why it was such a huge surprise to Kotoha when Mako came home in such a huff one day.
Kotoha was in the back room, noting the contents of her stock room, when she heard the front door banged open and then slammed shut, followed by the bell falling to the ground and Mako saying things to the bell that were best not repeated. Kotoha put her Shodo Phone in her back pocket when she heard Mako's voice but still approached the front of the store cautiously, where she saw Mako standing still, her eyes closed in a futile attempt to keep tears from coming. When she realized she couldn't, she ran, shoving Kotoha to the floor getting to their upstairs bedroom. Kotoha just looked on in shock at this unexplained behavior and uneasy, since a special friend of theirs would soon be there.
Mako came out of her room a couple of hours later, groggy and not at all rested despite her being asleep. She went downstairs slowly, stopping when she heard two voices instead of just one.
Not now. Mako thought glumly, knowing full well that this shouldn't be a surprise. She turned to go back upstairs, hopeful no one heard her coming down. Whether Kotoha heard Mako coming down or just sensed her uneasiness, a throat clearing behind her told Mako that she didn't escape Kotoha's notice.
"What's wrong Mako?" Kotoha asked.
"Nothing Kotoha." Mako said without turning, trying to keep herself from crying all over again. She felt Kotoha's eyes bore into her, trying to find her hurt and destroy it, bringing Mako's smile back.
Kotoha gently touched Mako's shoulder, the touch giving Mako permission that it was okay to show weakness, that Kotoha will be her crutch whenever she needed. Mako turned and buried her face into Kotoha's shoulder, crying while Kotoha rubbed her back and kissed her cheek. When she calmed down a bit, she opened her eyes to see another woman looking at the scene, uncomfortable with her intrusion. Mako recognized her: Urara Ozu, otherwise known to her and Kotoha as fellow Super Sentai Ranger MagiBlue.
"I can come back another time." Urara said softly.
"No, you stay." Mako said, breaking away reluctantly from her wife. "I just don't feel good. I'll go back to bed."
"No." Kotoha said kindly but firmly, using that same combination in her grasp on Mako's arm to keep her from leaving. "Mako, please tell me what's wrong, with or without Urara." Kotoha pleaded softly.
Mako sat on the couch, with both Kotoha and Urara and told what happened.
"I was heading an art project with the kids." Mako said. "This one kid, Tori, was making a mess and I told him to calm down. When he wouldn't, I made him sit in the corner, not that he stayed. When his mother came, she yelled at me. She said I was taking my frustration because I couldn't have my own kids or adopt and that it was a blessing I couldn't."
Mako wiped away fresh tears as Kotoha rubbed her back. Kotoha knew how much Mako loved children and how a comment like that would be a punch and kick into the stomach all at once. She didn't know a lesbian couple couldn't adopt children, which she was sure what Tori's mom meant.
"Mako, did you know we couldn't adopt?" Kotoha asked.
"Kotoha, don't even think it." Mako said, calming a bit and facing Kotoha. "I wouldn't want a family with anyone but you, so don't even think otherwise." Kotoha and Mako hugged, comforted by their love for each other and forgetting completely Urara until she spoke.
"You know, there's a spell that could give you a child." Urara said, getting the two Shinkengers' complete attention. "I can talk to my mother and see if we can do it for you. The spell has a limiter in it so it won't go before you're both ready for a baby."
Kotoha felt no jealousy when Mako kissed Urara on the mouth and for good reason, since Mako had a kiss and hug for her as well. Before Urara left, she turned back towards the two.
"I think we can do it, but please be prepared in case we're not allowed to by Magiel." Heavenly Arch Saint Magiel was the leader of Heavenly Saints, the source of the Magirangers' powers and would have the power to forbid it.
"I understand." Mako said, Kotoha nodding her agreement. "It's still a million times better than a few hours ago."
Urara smiled. "I'm sure it's against a law somewhere to keep you two from having a baby."
Despite Urara's warning, Mako and Kotoha couldn't keep themselves from dreaming of their little baby. Unfortunately, problems would present themselves, although not from Magiel or the other Magirangers.