Kaorin: Maiden for Hire

A very special thanks to Randian Warrior 501 for suggesting I continue the Maiden for Hire series, where Sakaki: Maiden for Hire left off.

Chapter 1

Following the most traumatic turn for Sakaki, in which her love interest, Kaorin, bought a Maiden for Hire, a robot maid that can do things, including sexual stuff. Kaorin bought a Maiden by the name of Sakaki, who's named after her crush. But, when the Robot Sakaki loved BOTH Sakaki and Kaorin, it was a nightmarish romance. She ended up loving both girls, but was later turned down. In doing so, she went haywire… or should we say a Psychotic rampage? However, lover's bliss met up with its twice-removed cousin, lady luck; when the Robot Sakaki ended up shorting herself out.

Since then, both star-crossed friends ended up at peace with each other, but Sakaki had other ideas. Since Kaorin was offered a free Maiden for helping Yomi Mizuhara, the founder and creator of Maidens for Hire, she gave the offer to Sakaki. And since then, Sakaki was a proud owner of Kaori, her Maiden for Hire.

But that story was left untold… until today! This is the rest of the story.

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Sakaki turned on her Maiden by pressing the red button on her neck. The Maiden Kaorin, with bright brown short hair and a purple and cyan-trimmed maid outfit with a Neco Coneco pattern stitched on its skirt hem, made noises and suddenly opened her LED brown eyes. She moved a bit and turned to Sakaki. She bowed and smiled.

"Hello, my master," she said in a cheerful manner, "I am your Maiden for Hire. I am your custom made model, Model #51M8R16, by special request; I am here for your guaranteed service. I will cook for you, clean for you, and even help you with anything you desire. My name is Kaori."

Sakaki blushed as she is happy to hear Kaori's automated voice, similar to the real Kaorin.

She bowed and introduced herself to her, "I am Sakaki; it's a pleasure to meet you. But if you want, you can call me Miss Sakaki."

"Oh, what a pretty name," Kaori said, "How may I serve you, Miss Sakaki?"

She then ordered her to clean up her apartment. Kaori obliged and got to work. Just then, Maya, her pet Iriomote cat, walked by; Sakaki picked him up and held him tight.

"Isn't it great, Maya?" she said to him, "My own Maiden for Hire… and I did it for Kaorin."

Maya meowed.

Kaori walked in, all finished with the chores.

"Oh, Miss Sakaki! Is that your kitty cat?" She asked in a blushed look.

"Yes." Sakaki said, "His name is Maya. And I was wondering if you could be taking care of him, while I go to the store later."

"I will. What food should I feed him, Miss Sakaki?"

She gave her a pamphlet of the Iriomote cat and its wildlife; Kaori speed read the pamphlet and smiled.

"I also should tell you that it is a mixed breed," she added in falsehood.

"I know you, Miss Sakaki; I promise that your cat will be in my care!" Kaori cheered.

Sakaki smiled and left to the store. Kaori picked up Maya and started to hug him.

"Aw, buddy, if I had a delicious fish, I'd give it to you, nya!" She smiled.

Maya meowed and Kaori blushed.

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On her way to the store, a small figure appeared from behind her, with a evil gleam in her eyes. She stepped behind Sakaki and giggled.

"My, my, Miss Sakaki," she said, "It's so great to see you acting so chipper."

Sakaki turned around and saw Osaka, who was gleaming in smiles.

"Oh. Osaka. It's been a while."

"So, how are you doing?" Osaka asked.

"Well, I had a lot of problems with a Maiden Kaorin owned; but we took care of it," Sakaki explained, "But at least Kaorin's safe. How about you?"

"Oh, I have been resting at home," she said, "I have been grounded inside of a heated table… It was heavenly."

Sakaki grinned, "That's good; you never change when it comes to your life."

She suggested that she would come over to her house and meet her new Maiden; Osaka passed.

"I know I mentioned this thing before to Tomo; I had recurring nightmares of certain events about robots taking over the world," she explained.

"Isn't that just in horror flicks?" Sakaki asked.

"Oh, well, you know…" Osaka replied, "But ever since I met Koyomi, it made me understand about robots."

She then suggested that she, too, would like a Maiden of her own. Sakaki giggled and suggested that she's better off lounging around a kotatsu. Osaka then remembered something.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you something," she said, "Chiyo-Chan is coming back to Japan to visit."

"Oh. It'll be great to see her again," Sakaki smiled, "It's been 7 years since graduation."

"Times have changed, you know?" Osaka remarked, "The world has seen a lot of good and bad things, even when people you know leave you."

Sakaki just smiled and thought to herself if she'd bring Mr. Tadakichi with her. She ended up blushing.

"America… it has been wonderful for Chiyo-Chan to study abroad," Osaka assumed, "Many famous celebrities pass on, a huge hurricane hit the Southern US, the downfall in New York, and even an African-American President. Chiyo-Chan must have seen what America was all about. It'll be great to learn what she had to venture in the great country, since she left. I wonder, maybe Chiyo-Chan can teach us some new English words."

Sakaki was confused, knowing Osaka remembered some past and present facts about the USA.

"You're very knowledgeable, you know?"

"You think so?"

"So, when's Chiyo coming home?" Sakaki asked her.

Osaka replied, "Tomorrow, I think."

She then remembered that Chiyo-Chan will become like Sakaki, only with longer hair and a shorter height than Sakaki. Of course, it could very well be a coincidence.

"Sakaki, maybe one day I'll visit you and meet your new Maiden," Osaka stated, "But for now, we better part for now. I got me a heated table with my name on it!"

Sakaki left, too. She remembered that she had to go give Maya a bath. She waved goodbye, as she smiled her way home, knowing Chiyo Mihama, her former classmate, is coming to visit.

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Meanwhile, back at Sakaki's apartment, Kaori started to play with Maya. She kept playing with his mouse and let out a meow.

"Aw, you're so sweet, just like Miss Sakaki said," she smirked with a cat-like smile, "You're such a nya kitty!"

She began to cradle Maya and rock him in her arms. Maya jumped out and landed on her shoulders.

"Playful little darling, aren't you?" She chuckled "Be careful; it sure tickles."

He went around Kaori and went by her neck. He placed his paw on Kaori's red button and batted it. Kaori reached for Maya, who was feverishly close to the button.

"Now, now, nya, you must play with my power switch," she said to Maya.

But as she grabbed Maya, he inadvertently hit the button. Kaori held Maya, but her eyes began to fade. She collapsed on the floor, face-first, stiff as a board. Maya was unharmed; he let out a meow and nuzzled onto her head trying to wake her up.

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Later at Osaka's house, she called her friend Chiyo Mihama, calling from Los Angeles. She then explained about how Sakaki owned a free Maiden. She also explained the story behind the Maidens for Hire Company.

"Miss Yomi sure is very popular," she said, via phone, "I wish it was a worldwide franchise."

"I know… so," Osaka grinned, "Sakaki and Kaorin have surely become such a great interest in her services. Though, I think maybe that you would be interested in it."

"I wish," Chiyo-Chan snuffed, "The only automation I need is an automobile. I currently have a learner's permit to drive."

Osaka continued to chat with Chiyo-Chan. She then told her that she'll stay at Osaka's house, until she leaves soon. Osaka agreed as Chiyo said goodbye to her.

She hung up and smiled, "Chiyo-Chan… it's been seven years! It's been long to meet you again. She's been my best friend since I arrived, and I really wanted to see how much you've grown, kiddo."

Osaka then imagined Chiyo-Chan as a taller and cuter version of Yomi, with a combination of Sakaki. She started to blush and had a blank smile.

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Sakaki returned home and found Kaori, motionless; Maya kept batting her head with his paw, trying to wake her up. Sakaki picked up Maya and scolded him. She then reactivated her.

Kaori looked at Sakaki with a cat-like smile and asked, "Oh, Miss Sakaki, what brings you here, nya?"

"Huh? Are you okay, Kaori?" Sakaki asked.

"Well, I was okay, nya; but Maya has been a great playmate. I was wondering if I could play with him, nya."

Sakaki grew worried as Kaori nuzzled her legs like a kitty cat. She blushed, but then grew concerned.

"Is it a malfunction in her systems?" She thought, "I better perform a maintenance check."

She held Kaori with her arms and she meowed at her.

"Kaori, what happened to you?" She gasped.

"Nothing. Miss Mizuhara installed a Cat Mode in me, exclusively for you; it doubles for my Pleasure Mode that I have been built in with."

"Uh, what do you mean?"

"I understand that you love cats; so for a custom-made model like me, I had to give you your guaranteed service, including love and for your obsession for cats."

She nuzzled her again, leaving Sakaki enraged. But she calmed down, realizing that she forgot to tell her something important.

"Oh, yeah," she said to her, "Belay your Cat Mode and prepare for cleaning the entire room. My old classmate, Chiyo Mihama, is coming back to visit from America. I want to make sure that she is welcomed home with greeted arms."

"Yes, nya!" She cheered, "I want to see her again!"

"Uh, no. You never met her before," Sakaki stated, "Do you even have a memory of her life?"

"No. But if I met her before, I'd say it," Kaori smiled, "I'll give you, Chiyo, and any of your guests the quality service. That is all in my programming."

Sakaki smiled again and patted her head.

"Good kitty, Maiden," she sighed, "Will you be retiring to your room tonight?"

"Yes, nya," Kaori responded, "Shall I give you your bath now?"

"Oh, no thank you," she said, "I'll be doing it myself. But, next time."

Sakaki left to the bathroom as Kaori went to Sakaki's room to recharge. When she got to her bed, she plugged herself in and curled up on the edge of the bed, like a kitten. She went to sleep mode.