Koyomi Mizuhara, Eri Sawachika, & Miz-K are in a table, talking about ideas for the next Maiden Universe story.

Eri proclaimed, "Today is the two-year anniversary of Maiden for Hire, the popular fan fic series from Miz-K Takase."

Miz-K winked, "That's me, baby."

Eri continued, "And we need newer ideas, before we could continue our main storyline."

Yomi said, "So, I figured that we may need to increase the series, since we introduced the Children for Care line. And also, we need more ideas for newer stories… But, lately, we're running out of ideas, and we've pretty much used up ALL of the Azumanga and SchoolRum characters."

Miz-K smiled, "Well, I never thought it'd come to this. I had a story in the works, and I figured that we shall use her."

Eri said, "Ah… Mai Otsuka, co-class rep. She's perfect… since she had the idea of a magical girl theme fic."

Miz-K winked, "You leave it to me. As for the pairings, there's so little of a Maiden for Hire romance that it's random."

Yomi smiled, "Okay, let's try it out… But it better be good."

Miz-K turned to the 4th wall and said, "And action!"

Maiden Universe #16

Mai Maiden Dream

In a small home in Yagami, Japan, Oji Karasuma was sitting alone in the table, eating some curry. It was normal for him, since he was busy with his comic work and music.

This was BEFORE he lost everything he remembered…

As he was getting up from the table, he approached a doorway and opened the door, seeing a girl with a pink maid dress and long brown hair with freckles. She had white stockings and boots on. She was sitting motionless, as Oji unplugged her. He activated her, as she started to move, pressing her red button, inside her neck panel. This girl was Karasuma's Maiden for Hire, and one of the newest models, too. She woke up and opened her hazel LED eyes. She sat up and stretched her arms out. She giggled to Karasuma and said, "Good morning, Master."

Oji said, "It's 11am. It's almost Noon."

The Maiden said, "Oh. My clock said that it is 9am. I must've run slowly. Please excuse me."

She beeped, "Now activating Settings… Clock Time set… Checking… Correct time set. Today is 11:04am; weather: fair, but cold at 36 degrees; Status: Fully operational."

Karasuma said, "Did you sleep well, Mai?"

Mai said, "Yes. I seem to be slow… but all I needed was a little voltage in me."

She bowed and said, "Shall I give you your treatment, Master?"

He said, "No, thanks. I'm going to be late for work."

He then stepped out, as Mai asked, "Master, will you need a scrumptious dinner, when you return? Perhaps your favorite curry, but with a blend of oregano, pepper, and rosemary."

Karasuma nodded, "Yes, please. Just be careful, on your way to the kitchen."

He said, as he left through the door, "The kitchen is full of dishes today, since I had company, last week."

She smiled, "Yes, Master."

He went to the front door and rode off on his bicycle. Mai waved to him, "Have a good day."

Mai stepped back inside, as she was starting on her chores. As she closed the door, on another house, another Maiden with brown hair and wearing a red dress with pale blue tights and white boots was busy in the garden, planting bushes around the pathway. She then said, "Finished. Cute little bushes for my master."

She signaled to her user, "Master Kuuta… Your garden is ready."

Out of the door appeared her user, a red and white fur panda with a pink bow and glasses on. It walked to the robot, on all fours, and sniffed it on her chest. It let out a small roar, as the Maiden petted it on its head.

"That's a good Kuuta…" she smiled, "That is a good Kuuta. You like it, my user?"

It's weird, yes, but what do you expect?

This is the story of a special Maiden for Hire and her friend, who lives next door. Mai Maiden, Model #M11, is a very special Maiden. Her creators made her as a way of making the user here for her guaranteed service... and then some. She was recently owned by Oji Karasuma for eight months now, since the Yagami Branch was introduced, and was created, weeks before Miko's death. Around the time, Eri Sawachika introduced the Butlers for Hire to the fold, during her services. He kept it hidden from everybody, and was never asked. Of course, it was personal, since the Maiden Mai was never outside. Or so he thought… This was a special Maiden for Hire, with a very special trait.

Mai Maiden finished the dishes, as she heard a cry for help. She pulled out a wand and said, "Trouble along the way!"

She then waved her wand around and shouted, "My Mai Maiden Magical Dream!"

Her maid uniform was changed into a flashier version, with rose pink and white frills. And she even had stars on her white gloves, around her wrists. She posed in place and said, "M11 Magical Girl! I am here to save the day, guaranteed!"

She dashed off, outside, and headed to the source. She found a small girl, stuck in a tree, with her leg up on the branch.

"Never fear, Miss! Magical Maiden Mai is here to save the day!" She cheered.

The girl cried, "Please help me!"

She climbed up the tree and carefully removed her leg from the branch. She carried her over her shoulder, as she climbed down. She then said, as she placed her down, "You'll be okay. I am Oji Karasuma's Maiden for Hire, but I am here to protect all of you."

The girl smiled, as Mai put a bandage on her knee. She then said, "All done."

She bowed and said, "Good day to you, child."

She walked off, as the girl was a bit astonished, "Wow… I so want one of these Maidens… But I wish she didn't have to be a Magical Girl, all the time."

The Maiden heard it and was stunned. She then pouted, "Eight months of this… It's not easy being a Magical Girl Android…"

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She was sitting on the front stoop, as she was in worry. She thought, "I have been my master's Maiden for Hire for eight months. And every time I save the day, I get negative critique…
"Mai is so awesome, but she acts like an animatron than a Maiden."
"Magical Mai is cool. Maidens and Butlers should be like her."
"Maybe the robot girl can stick to cooking dinner than catching thieves."
The hell is their problem? I'm a Maiden for Hire, with Pleasure Mode installed, and I can somewhat of a Magical Maiden, with the finest updates in the software! Plus, I make a mean cayenne curry. Karasuma is so hot, just because he loves me… but I wish he knew that I can never love. He told me about this Tenma girl… but he never confesses to me about her."

She then sighed, "Every day is simply rescuing kids, helping the elderly, cleaning the parks, and even help out in the picnics… Where's the real action?"

She got up and said, "But it is my duty as both a Maiden for Hire AND a Magical Girl. I must protect everybody and offer guaranteed service to Master, all at once. It's tedious, but it's in my programming… But I wish I knew why I was given that power."

The Maiden with brown hair giggled, as she walked by, "Hello. Mai Model, how was your day?"

"Awful!" Mai huffed, "It's not fair, you know. I get into such adventures, while Master is at work, but it's always the same… and I get the same negative reactions."

The Maiden smiled, "That's because you totally have a unique programming, like I do. I can dribble a basketball, without stopping, for two hours. And I can even play with my Master."

Mai said, "You're different, Megumi Model. At least your master isn't a huge panda."

Megumi said, "Yeah… But that's life. This guy, Tennouji, bought me and said that he'll pay for my services, but the user he wants me to care for was a giant panda-dog or something…"

She sighed, as she went to her, "But, it's more fun to play with him, rather than pick up himself. It's gross. But on the positive side, he doesn't go out a lot."

Mai patted her shoulder and wept in tears of despair, "I wish I was like you, then I wouldn't be stuck with this job… I'm getting old for this…"

"You were only made… ten months."

"I know… But, I may be getting old, in my opinion."

"You need to cheer up."

"How?"

"You want to come with me, shopping for dinner? Kuuta-kun wants something delightful, but I need to scan my glossary on what to make for him, in his taste."

"I'll come with. I needed some time alone, before I am ready to recharge for the afternoon."

She gave her a green bag and said, "You'll need this. Maidens always stay green."

Mai laughed, "Affirmative!"

They walked together, as they headed to the store.

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At the grocery store, the Maidens were walking down the produce isle. Megumi grabbed five pounds of lettuce, as Mai took some carrots and rice for her user. She then said, "If only we had some sort of action, like before…"

She then said to her, "Megumi, you think anything can happen in this world?"

"Maybe," Megumi said, "Even Maidens needed an off-day. You act like a magical girl, always, and you feel blue."

Mai said, "And being created, it feels like there's no use of being a magical girl android."

Megumi said, "Why don't you give it up?"

"I can't! I don't know why, but transforming myself into a Magical Maiden gave me an immerse burst of energy… but when I even finish, my battery life plummets."

She scanned herself and said, "Ah. 65%… Battery life fair…"

Megumi said, "We'll check-out and go home."

But then, something on TV was playing, right by the registers.

"Special bulletin – Outside Yagami Park, a huge mansion appeared from out of nowhere, with the insignia of an "S" on it. This is of certainty that they are mysterious beings from another planet; however, the mysterious creature said that the being would offer guaranteed service to Legendary Woman Miss Y, the woman who "rumored" have birthed the SPECIAL Maidens and Butlers for Hire, and introduced the upcoming Children for Care. We have reason to confirm that the being is either Maiden or Butler for Hire, and appears to be rogue.
We also have reports that the mysterious being said this, and I state: "Only I can see Miss Y. She is the creator… so says S-Model"."

Mai gasped, "Maybe I could see Legendary Woman Y and asked about my powers."

Megumi replied, "Well, that is a steady adventure, since Yagami Park is ten blocks, approximately. This will be boring, to me, at least… But at the very least, it'll be fun."

Mai cheered, "You're coming with! I needed the moral support! Maybe she'll ask about you, seeing that your owner is a panda."

Megumi sighed and said, "Deal. But it's not that easy. Miss Y lives in a huge building in all of Japan, starting at Higashimurayama. She frequently travels around, all over Japan, and it's hard to say where."

"She's in Yagami, right?"

"I think so… Whatever this is, we'll do it!"

The robots shake hands and agreed to go tomorrow, as they leave the store. However, the news continued, as they left the supermarket.

"Caution has been advised… Should any Maiden or Butler enter the S-Model's fortress, chances are that they NEVER return… Reports show of nearly 60 Maidens for Hire had disappeared, within a four month span."

That night, as Karasuma was in bed, Mai Maiden plugged herself in, as she looked at her wand. She whispered, "So sad… My body is weakening, after use of this. Maybe I should retire and-."

"Error! Maidens must accept task!" She beeped.

She then thought, "I am getting old… I'm not like the others. That's for sure."

She then said to herself, "Maybe I won't accept it, but once I find out about this power, Magical Maiden Mai will retire as a Magical Girl and become a Maiden for Hi-!"

"Error! Does not compute!" She beeped.

Mai grumbled, "And somehow I wish I can fix that squeak in my systems."

She was in a seated position and powered down. Her head tilted down, as her eyes closed. She was recharging, as the night grew dark.

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Meanwhile, in Yagami Park, a mysterious figure was watching on, above the huge castle. It was a woman with long hair and a flowing dress… except it was in a silhouette, in the background of a moon.

"Come to me, fellow Maidens," she said, "No one will see Miss Y, but me. No one!"

She laughed robotically, as she left to her room. Who was she?

To be continued…

By the way, I figured I'd do this Maiden Universe story as a fictional magical girl story. You'd get the idea.