Tomo: Maiden for Hire
Chapter 1
Koyomi Mizuhara was in her office in Tokyo. She had a phone call from her friend, Tomo Takino, who was in England.
"I was just finishing my tour of the U.K. and I thought I'd returned home for a break until I am ready to plug my new album," she called, "It'll be great to see you again!"
Yomi smiled and said, "Oh, that's great. Just think: The famous Ayu Takano is coming home!"
"COOL! I am the greatest! I look forward to your new job scenario you're in! Maidens for Hire; it kind of reminds me of a good song title!"
She began to sing a few words she made up, "If you ever need a Maiden, she's there; you hired her, and she tends to your care!"
They both giggled. She said goodbye, and hung up her phone. Yomi let out a single tear and was happy that Tomo Takino, alias Ayu Takano, was coming home. However, Yomi let out a high-pitched scream. She just realized that Tomo was coming back to Tokyo. She panicked. She remembered that someone was at her home, pretending to be her.
"Mr. West! Call my limo!" She screamed, "EMERGENCY!"
She rushed out of her office and headed to the parking lot. She stepped into the limo and headed to Tomo's house.
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A lot of things happened when Maidens for Hire, a company that produces robot maids, who tend to their every whim, including romantic urges, came to be.
It started with Tomo Takino, who owned a 30-day free trial run with her Maiden, Koyomi. When the trial ended, Koyomi let out a dark secret about her. Tomo, was actually a Maiden for Hire, as well. She was to be discarded like a rejected model, but has matured. She was deactivated; but was spared, since it was Yomi's orders. She reawakened as Tomo Takino again, with her memory of her being a robot was forgotten.
The real Tomo Takino changed her name to Ayu Takano and became an International Pop Idol. Since then, she was extremely popular. However, she misses Yomi, and she would love to visit her again.
Of course, Koyomi Mizuhara is the CEO of Maidens for Hire; she is also the creator of her darling little robot maids. However, they were almost built to perfection. Almost. In fact, on the day that Tomo found out who she really is, a girl named Kaorin owned herself a Maiden for Hire, one that looked like her high school crush, Sakaki, who also had the same name. According to Yomi, she was once owned by Kimura, who ended up using her harem charm on his wife; plus, she also attacked Kimura. She had no self-control over her AI and was declared defective. When she was intentionally sold to Kaorin, the same thing happened. When the Maiden Sakaki saw both the real Sakaki and Kaorin, she went ballistic and went on a killing spree towards the two star-crossed friends. She declared her love to both of them, but she seemed to have her free will to choose for herself… violently. But, luckily, the robot ended up overheating herself to the scrap pile.
Eventually, Sakaki ended up owning a Maiden herself; enter Kaori, a custom-made maiden with a spunky attitude. She has Cat Mode installed in her, which gives Sakaki a beet red look on occasions. She even helped Osaka when a Chiyo Maiden, who posed as the real Chiyo-Chan, entered and wanted to keep Osaka to herself. But with strategic moves in downloading, Kaori sent Chiyo to her own corrupt malfunction and was set ablaze. Although she is Sakaki's Maiden, Kaori grew friendly towards Osaka. And she helped her get over her bizarre encounter. Of course, the real Chiyo-Chan, who worked for Yomi in the U.S., visited her.
Now that the whole ordeal of terror had ended, Yomi's happiness for Tomo's return to Japan has become an astonishing moment for her. However, everything will be all answered, if Ayu met up with Tomo.
Of course, they're friendship could be in jeopardy, since Yomi is going to Tomo's house, before "Ayu" could arrive.
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Yomi knocked on Tomo's door. She opened the door and was happy to see her.
"Oh, hey, Yomi!" Tomo said.
Yomi entered her house, worrying about Tomo returning home. She held her and was a bit upset. But she calmed down and smiled.
"Get it together," she thought, "Tomo is coming home; I have to remember that this Tomo is a Maiden."
She then told her that Ayu Takano is coming here for a visit. Tomo squealed for joy. She wanted to have an autograph, but Yomi suggested not bothering her when she arrives.
"Don't worry, though," she stated, "I'll see what I can do."
Tomo then danced really happy, leaving Yomi very saddened by it.
"Tomo, will you come here for a minute," Yomi asked.
She headed towards Yomi and gave her a hug. Yomi brushed off Tomo's hair from her neck, revealing her power button on her. They continued to embrace their hug, as Yomi placed her finger on the button.
"I'm sorry, Tomo," she cringed.
She pressed the button; Tomo's eyes began to go black and she collapsed onto her arms. Yomi turned her off.
"Tomo, I am sorry," she said to the lifeless robot, "But the real Tomo is coming home. If she sees you in this get-up, she'll hate me; which is why I am reprogramming your original Maiden software. This is only until she leaves, of course."
She placed Tomo on the floor and began to open her waist panel. Yomi placed a memory card in her circuitry and began the access the download.
"Tomo, begin downloading program; access code: C-156; password: T0m62H1N; commence downloading your Maiden program."
Tomo opened her eyes and spoke in a monotone voice, "Acknowledged."
Her memories began to erase as her program has been added in a loud buzz.
"Program downloaded; restarting unit," Tomo said in a monotone voice.
Yomi removed the card from Tomo. She closed her eyes and got up. She opened her eyes and smiled to Yomi. She greeted herself in the usual matter, making Yomi crossed.
"Not yet, you dingbat!" She growled, "Wait until Ayu comes!"
"Ayu? You mean you're NOT my master?" Tomo asked, "But you activated me. Why for you be so mean? I can do anything for guaranteed service. And… and why am I wearing these?"
She then sighed and said, "Listen, that's not important. I have an important job for you, okay?"
Tomo nodded as Yomi explained to her that Ayu Takano, the International singing sensation is visiting here. And she promised that she must be tended to her every whim. Tomo agreed as she promised to make Ayu very happy.
"Miss Mizuhara," she added, "How about we deal with you, afterwards? I know of a good low-fat meal I hope you could try, made especially for you."
Yomi blushed, then grumbled, and then was pissed off.
"DOUBLE CHOP!" She screamed as she chopped the robot on the head.
Tomo fell unconscious, starting to malfunction.
"I am… To-To-To-Tomo. I am y-y-y-y-your Maiden-den-den for Hi-Hi-Hi-Hire." She said in a warped voice, while shaking.
"Oh, crap! What did I do?" Yomi gasped.
She deactivated her and repaired her immediately. After she finished up, she went to the bedroom and dressed her in her old orange maid outfit. She then placed her on the bed, in a sitting position.
"There. Now Tomo will be surprised for what she'll see," she said, "But, it's gonna be quite the explanation for her, when she figures out that this Maiden looks like her."
She left the bedroom, all tired.
"Wow. I better hurry before I tire myself out," she thought, "Tomo is supposed to arrive later at the airport. Here I am all jittery, worried about her, and I feel very sleepy after that."
She left Tomo's house and into her limo. She slouched in her seat and was sleepy.
"Driver," she called, "Take me to the airport, and hurry."
"Yes, ma'am," the driver said.
The limo drove off, heading to the airport; where Tomo is due to arrive in two hours.
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Later, Tomo Takino, in her Ayu Takano persona, arrived from an airplane, with her fans cheering her on. She was dressed in a sleek mink jacket, a ruby red tube top, and sparkling silver pants. You can tell that it's Ayu Takano, by her short brown hair with blonde dyed bangs. She brushed her hair with her hands and smiled to the fans. She went past all of her adoring fans, wanting an autograph of her; she then said that she'll sign autographs later; but they'll get the chance, since she came back for a signing in Shibuya, as well. Everyone waited for Ayu to come back soon.
As she grabbed her suitcases, she waited by the entranceway for Yomi's limousine. She waited impatiently for 30 minutes, until it arrived.
"You're late!" Tomo sneered, "Very unprofessional."
She stepped in and shut the door. She saw Yomi, a bit sleepy, in her seat.
"Wake up!" She shouted.
Yomi woke up and was a bit angry. But as soon as she saw Tomo, she was very happy to see her. She gave Tomo a hug and was happy she came back.
"Am I glad to see you again?" Yomi cheered, "I thought I'd lose you for sure."
"Oh, you know me; always busy, busy, busy," Tomo grinned, "So, how about takin' a jab at me, for old time's sake?"
"Maybe later," Yomi responded.
The limo drove off down the street and past the roaring fans.
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As the limo headed to Tomo's house, Yomi then explained her job as CEO of Maidens for Hire, a company that manufactures robot maids.
"Whoa! So that's Maidens for Hire," Tomo chuckled, "And here I thought it was something else."
"Oh, don't you worry," Yomi said, "Ever since you left, I had a major job opportunity in me."
She then explained to her that she was studying to learn about science and technology, the minute Tomo left to England. When Tomo embarked on a musical career, Yomi was lonely. So, after reading all of the studies of science, she went on to found Maidens for Hire, after building a miniature cat maid model.
"Oh… I never knew that," Tomo said, "Why didn't you write me back? I would've come and visit."
"Well, I tried, but I was too busy," Yomi smiled, "But you know me: a hard-worker and a creator of fine ladies."
She then blushed and added, "But in a good way, since they are able to do everything, including some unmentionable functions."
Tomo then sneered at Yomi and said in a snide manner, "I get it. You went and go X-rated, did you? Huh? Huh?"
She nudged her elbow at Yomi, who muttered, "Things never change…"
She said to her, "I… rather not talk about it yet. You'll know soon enough."
"Oh, phooey…" Tomo pouted.
She asked her, "So what brings the super popular Ayu Takano here back in your old home?"
"Oh, I got things to do in Japan. I got a CD signing for my debut album, I got an interview and photo shoot in Shibuya, and I have some time to kick back in my old home. And maybe I'll hang with you, like old times."
"You don't say? And you sure you cannot stay here long?"
"Heaven's no! I have to go America for a first U.S. appearance in two weeks; maybe I'll meet Chiyo-Chan and see how she's doing!"
"You know, some say that you are the Japan version of Be(CENSORED), right?"
"Oh, you know me: By day, I am mild-mannered Tomo Takino; but by night, I am the hit singing sensation, Ayu Takano! Trust me, Yomi! This identity has made me the next Miley (CENSORED)"
She laughed boisterously.
"I get you," Yomi sarcastically whispered, "Lady (CENSORED) has got nothing on you…"
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Tomo & Yomi arrived at Tomo's old house, in which her Maiden double lived here since she left.
"Wow. Still in one place, like always," she smiled.
"Come on in," Yomi said, "I'll show you to your room."
They entered the house. Tomo was ecstatic that she's back home.
"Oh, it's wonderful! Not a speck of dirt leftover!" She cheered, "Oh, Yomi, you're the best!"
"Don't thank me; thank Maidens for Hire and all their hard work!" Yomi bragged.
"Oh, yeah. I wish that I would love to own one of those real soon," Tomo said.
Yomi then asked if she would like to go to her bedroom. She had a surprise for her. They rushed up to her room and found a lone maid, sitting on her bed, motionless.
"Whoa! Who's she?" Tomo asked.
"That's one of my Maidens for Hire," Yomi replied, "And she's yours for the remainder of your visit!"
"Really?" Tomo grinned, "COOL!"
She looked around her new Maiden.
"Wow! She's so lifelike!" Tomo smiled as she felt the Maiden's face.
"Uh, yeah… so lifelike," Yomi stammered.
"Hey, you okay?"
"Oh, I'm all right. Heh, heh, heh, heh!"
"Well, no need to admire a lifeless animatron; let's turn this babe on!"
Tomo began to search around her Maiden, trying to find the ON switch. However, she couldn't find it.
"Idiot…" Yomi muttered.
She turned to the Robot Tomo and pressed her ON button. She started to shake and beep, leaving Tomo shocked with an EEP. She opened her eyes and brightened her smile. She turned to the REAL Tomo and bowed to her.
"Hello, Miss Takano, I am your Maiden for Hire," the Maiden introduced herself, "I am here for your guaranteed service. I will cook for you, clean for you, and even help you with anything that you desire. I am Model #86662426; my name is Tomo."
"Tomo?" The real Tomo thought in confusion, "Could she be?"
Yomi looked on in a worried look, as Tomo glared at her Maiden.
"Please, God… make her happy with it…" she prayed with sweat dripping down her face.
Will Tomo accept the robot maid, even as a look-alike?