Prior to Mako Maiden joining Motoki, Makoto started to remember, vaguely, how it went down.

It was a couple of days ago, in Juuban Municipal High, Makoto, in her school uniform, a dark blue ascot and skirt and red bow, was walking down the path. Mr. Sanjiro, in his pale blue business suit appeared to her, as he said, "Excuse me, Miss Kino."

Makoto gasped, as she barked, "You! How did you know my name?"

Sanjiro said, "Forgive me, but we know a lot about our customers. My name is Ohara Sanjiro, and I am head of security in Maidens for Hire."

"Maidens fo-. OH! That's the same place Rei got her Butler for Hire from?"

"Ah, yes… Rei Hino, who owned a Mamoru Model, after being removed from services, due to unknown reasons."

"It's sad, but true. I heard that Rei sent him away, since she won't need it. She and Usagi were in a friction between each other, because the Butler resembled Usagi's boyfriend, Mamoru."

"I see. And does this Mamoru have a romantic relationship with Miss Hino?"

"Well, Rei used to date the real Mamoru Chiba… but, the rest is complicated."

She blushed, as she looked into his eyes, "You're so cute… and hot… except that your face and stance reminds me of the guy that broke my heart."

Sanjiro asked, "Come again?"

Makoto said, as she was saddened, "Sorry… You sort of reminded me of the boy that dumped me, long ago… before I came here. I'm not used to love, and I'm not so sure if a Butler for Hire for me is worth it. But I am very excellent in my work. I can cook, I can clean, and I'm an excellent housewife."

He giggled, "Ah, is this a trait that you go by?"

She exclaimed, "Well, I live by myself, and I usually do everything for myself."

She calmed down, as he offered, "Well, you're perfect, being a very tall woman. Would you like to come with me?"

"Oh, no, thank you. I don't think I'm worthy of being in Maidens for Hire…"

"Sure you are." He extended his hand, "Your body is perfect. And you are simply the perfect Maiden for Hire, as you are, despite that you're human. Come with me."

Makoto was nervous, as she whimpered, "Uh, I don't know… It's not nice to talk to strangers, but…"

"HEY!" A girl with long blonde hair, done in pigtails and buns, roared, "GET YOUR HANDS OFF MAKO, YOU PERVERT!"

He stepped back, as Usagi shielded Mako. She yelled, "How dare you try to take advantage of a beautiful young girl, with your wiles and charm?"

She gasped, as she noticed his face. She whispered, "It can't be… Nephrite?"

Makoto asked, "Usagi, what are you doing?"

Usagi shivered, "I… I noticed him, from before…"

Makoto asked, "Huh?"

She squinted her eyes, as she figured it out. She remembered, "Oh, yes… I think I do remember you from somewhere…"

She held her hand to her chest and whispered his name "Nephrite". He was once one of Earth's Four Knight, in Mako's old life, serving Prince Endymion. However, he and the rest of his knights were controlled by the Dark Kingdom and Queen Metalia. In Nephrite's old life, he once fell in love with Sailor Jupiter, who would later become Makoto, after they were reincarnated to Earth.

Makoto said, "Mr. Neph-, uh, Sanjiro… I'm flattered by your offer, but-."

Usagi cried, "Don't listen to him, Mako! It's a trick! This guy looks evil, and he wants to take advantage of you! Unforgiveable!"

Makoto cried, "USAGI! NO! IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK!"

Sanjiro giggled, as he smiled, "Usagi Tsukino, right?"

She gasped, as he said, "Forgive me for the mistake, but you know of a Rei Hino? My name's Ohara Sanjiro, and I am an employee to Maidens for Hire in Tokyo. If I recall, your friend owned a Butler for Hire, who resembles your boyfriend."

Usagi huffed, "Yeah, what about it? Rei sent him away!"

She asked, "Oh? So, wait, you came to her for-."

He said, "That's right. I'd like to have her as a model."

Makoto gasped in delight, "A MODEL?!"

Usagi shrieked, "WHAAAAAAAAAAT?"

Usagi explained, "Sir, I'll have you know that Mako doesn't need a Maiden for Hire, let alone she is excellent in every way that a Maiden does! She's not into one, right, Mako? Right, Mako?"

Makoto said, "Usagi, if what he said is true, then, I have no choice."

She said to him, "Mr. Sanjiro, when do I start?"

Usagi gulped, "URK!"

He said, giving her a business card, "We start tonight, at 6pm. Meet me at this address, and we'll set you up. Don't worry. You'll have time left, before you go to bed. If you decided to change your mind, or want to reschedule, we're always available."

He walked away, as Makoto blushed. She said, "I can't believe it. The guy's so… cute."

Usagi asked, "Hunh. This guy resembles Nephrite, and he suddenly thinks he can take you, huh?"

Makoto said, "Usagi, I'm sorry. But if I want to be noticed, I can become a Maiden for Hire. Besides… I was hoping that Mako Robot will be owned by… him."

She started to produce tears from her eyes, as Usagi whispered, "Mako…"

Mako was still thinking of the boy that broke his heart, long ago. And maybe someday, if he owns one, he can own a Maiden for Hire that resembles her. But it's tough to say, either way.


That night, Makoto arrived at a huge office in Tokyo. She was in Maidens for Hire's Tokyo Branch department. She said to the clerk in a blue and white maid outfit that she has an appointment with Mr. Sanjiro. The Maiden bowed and said, "Sure, Miss. Please wait, while we have someone wait for you."

Makoto sat down, as she was sitting in a comfy yellow chair. Minutes passed, as a Maiden appeared, with long black hair and a red maid uniform with white and orange trim. She called out, "Kino? Mako Kino? Kino?"

Makoto gasped, "I know that voice…"

She sat up, as she saw her. It was a Maiden that resembles Rei Hino. She gasped, "Rei?!"

Rei Maiden giggled, "Oh, dear. You know my name? I am Rei Model #D31M05. I am a Maiden for Hire, soon to be available for purchase."

Makoto shivered, "Uh, you remind me of a friend of mine…"

Rei said, "Well, I do have a sister, who is also Rei Model. Her model number is P30B05. We are twin sisters, after all."

Makoto blushed, as she said, "Oh… Never mind. I thought you were someone else. For a minute there, I thought Rei Hino was-. You know what, forget it. It's just goofy to explain it to you."

Rei Maiden beeped, as she thought, "Weird girl. She must've communicated with my sister, who is working the field in the human world."

She bowed and asked, "Mr. Sanjiro wishes to see you, now. May you come with me?"

Makoto giggled, "Certainly~!"

They walked together, down the hall, as Makoto looked at each window, showing a display of each Maiden, Butler, and Child, being ready to be purchase. Makoto asked, "Hey, curious, Rei-bot. How come there are children made here?"

Rei Maiden said, "Our Children for Care? It's our rental service that is for parents who want to care for a child of their own. Luckily, these Children for Care are 100% polite and well-mannered, and can sometimes give a warm hug to his or her parents."

"Like some sort of adoption?"

"Sort of. It's more of a test run, to see if someone is ready to have kids. Maidens and Butlers does everything else, other than the Children. And not just cooking and cleaning, but everything else that helps out the user and owner, and those who associate with them."

"You mean like helping them study, play game with them, or even go out shopping?"

"As long as they are supervised. Permission slips are applied, for public schools and other main commutes (Applicant must be 18 or older)."

They arrived at the lab, as Makoto bowed and said, "Thank you."

Rei waited by the doorway, as Makoto stepped in. She was greeted by a few men in white and blue lab coats. Mr. Sanjiro said, as he walked by, "Miss Kino, welcome. I have been expecting you."

Makoto bowed and said, "Thank you. You know, I'm amazed that you have a Maiden that resembles one of my friends."

Mr. Sanjiro said, "Oh, that. That was a coincidence."

As they walked together, a man with a flannel shirt and jeans, with a tool belt, appeared to them. He has blonde hair and a beard. It was head mechanic, Terry Stanton.

"Mr. Stanton, allow me to introduce you to one of our newest models, Miss Makoto Kino." Sanjiro said, as he introduced her to Terry.

They shook hands, as Terry said, "Hi, I'm Terry Stanton, head technician of Maidens for Hire."

Makoto said, "Oh. You work on all the robots?"

Terry said, "Yes. But it's very hard. I have a 95% success rate, on fixing each Maiden and Butler. I lost a few, since some of them are old."

She said, "I see what you mean."

She looked at him, as she stated, "You know, if you didn't have that beard… you would look so cute as a babyface… and that you remind me of my ex."

Terry said, "Uh, thanks, I guess… Wait, your ex?"

Makoto sobbed, "My ex-boyfriend…"

Terry said, "Oh. I'm sorry."

Sanjiro said, "She just stated on some cute boys she sees that they resemble the same boy that broke her heart. I'm making sure that it won't happen to ALL Maidens, to be heartbroken and sad."

Terry growled, "Well, be that as it may, once you're done with Miss Kino, I have a score to settle with you, Head of Security."

He walked off, as Makoto asked, "Is he okay?"

Sanjiro said, "Oh, I'm new here, and I was appointed the job, after the old security guard retired. Anyway, shall we?"

They went into an examination room, as Sanjiro and Mako were alone. Sanjiro said, as he held up a tape measurer, "Take off your uniform."

Makoto blushed, "PARDON ME?!"

He said, "I said remove your clothes. I want to know your measurements."

Makoto blushed, as she said, "I'm sorry… How embarrassing… for me to, well… I don't know… It's just, not in public, only to be-."

"QUIET!"

"Eep."

Makoto said in complete nervousness, "I'm sorry. It's just that no one ever asked me. But if it's for Maidens like me…"

She removed her school uniform, leaving only her white bra and panties. Sanjiro nodded, as Makoto undid her long brown hair, flowing down to her shoulder blades. Sanjiro said, "Well, I didn't ask for you to remove your ponytail, but it'll work."

Makoto stood straight, as she spread her arms out. Sanjiro measured her height, her width, her arms, her bust size, and her waist size. He then wrote everything down, as he said, "Alright, Miss Kino. Now, would you hold still for me?"

Makoto said, "Sure thing. But should I put my clothes back on? I think some of the men are staring at me."

He said, "Now, now. You cannot be embarrassed. You're doing a favor for all Maidens."

He held up a small device and said, "Here. Wear this."

She put it on, around her neck, as she said, "Okay. Is this a collar? Oh, it does look cool on me. But I don't usu-."

BEEP!
Makoto stood in attention and was immovable. He said, "While we got your measurements down for the Maiden Uniforms, the next step is to copy your entire body, for the beauty of our newest models. Miss Kino, you'll do wonders for our new line, as you're going to be a valued member of our society. You are superb in cooking and cleaning, but I think one boy will be excited to own a Maiden, like you."

He said to the intercom, "Prepare the test subject for body modifications. And make sure, when she's done, she remembers nothing of this."

He sat down, as two men in lab coats carried the frozen Makoto away. Sanjiro sighed, as he said, "For the record, it's not what it seems. But it is a simpler way to maintain perfection on Maidens and Butlers."

A voice said, "Really! It almost looks like you're infatuated by her!"

It was Terry, who saw everything. He said, "I don't like this, and I don't know why you'd harbor that young lady."

Sanjiro said, "Just a simple test run of our newest inventions, for even the perfect of models. Miss Kino was absolutely perfect, being so cute."

Terry said, "Well, whatever the case, you better hope that this guy gets this Maiden for Hire, soon enough. He wishes to own one, and only for a 30-day trial."

"No. He wants to keep her. But a 30-day Maiden for Hire seems fair, being she's very agile in cooking and cleaning."

"You've been watching her, have you?"

"Sort of."

The men continued to talk, as Makoto was placed in a pod, with her body rigid and her eyes closed. She was locked inside, as the Maidens were typing in the startup code. Rei Maiden appeared, as she saw Makoto being scanned from her body, inside the pod. Rei Maiden explained, "What were are now doing is scanning and copying Miss Kino's entire upper and lower body, and using her likeness to create the perfect body, from scratch. Once she is in the pod, we can create her entire body, and then we modify some parts that are out of place. Her chest seems perfect, her waist line needs to be slimmed down, her legs should be firm, her shoulders straight, her breasts soft and symmetrical, her hands delicate and clean…"

Rei Maiden pressed the COPY button, as she smiled, "Soon, we can have dozens of her like this. But I question her height, as she is only 5'6"."

She saved the copy of Makoto's body patterns, as she said, "Take her away, and have her dressed up in her old clothing. We cannot show her the secret. And a Mister Motoki would love to own the first Mako Maiden."

They removed her from the pod, as Rei Maiden left to the laboratory to begin production of the new body.

Back in the office, Terry questions Sanjiro, "You know, ever since you came here, it's different."

"How so, Mr. Stanton?"

"Well, we have new Children for Care, Miss West is in charge, and our productivity rating is through the roof! But when Mister Takeru left, I heard of you, and then Miss West made a weird theory… Maiden Guardians. Ever since she brought that up, two of our Maidens were introduced! And Miss West even said that it was for Eri Model V2, who is currently MIA! And I have a feeling that you are behind this."

"Mr. Stanton, are you instigating that I planned this, so I can break Eri Model from inside? Miss Sawachika is a prized member of the Maidens for Hire franchise. Sure, this Maiden resembles her, and she did assist in the labs in Yagami, but I could never be that low into hurting that dear little android. She's shy and cute, and I hope I can make this better."

Terry said, "Well, once this trial or service is finished, I'm going to have a word with Hanako West. But even so, that kind of thing is perverted and sick, stripping her naked, just for her measurements."

"It was only in her underwear!" Sanjiro barked, "I didn't want her to go nude, at all!"

Terry sighed, and then said, "I don't trust you. As soon as I know what happened with Shinji, I ain't your ally. Once this service is over, you can explain to Miss West why you harbored Miss Kino as a test subject."

Sanjiro said, "And if she doesn't believe me?"

Terry said, "Then I will!"

He walked off, as he made a strong point. Was taking Makoto Kino's body for measurements and copying her entire body to a New Maiden wrong, or was it all for business?

XXXXX

Hours later, the first Mako Maiden was created, as she was prepared for Motoki. Sanjiro looked at the Maiden, with her eyes closed, her hair flowing down, and with her earrings on. He said to her, "Beautiful. She's too perfect… but perhaps she can be the one."

He ordered, "Men, have her ready. Mister Furuhata would like to customize her, personally."

One man in white saluted, "Yes, sir."

They rolled the Mako Maiden away, as Terry watched on, from far away, still not trusting Sanjiro, one bit. Sanjiro ordered Rei Maiden to revive Makoto and erase her memories. She did so, as she awakened Makoto. Rei smiled, as she winked to her, "Say hi to my sister for me. I miss her."

Makoto asked, "Uh, one question, who's your sis-?"

FLASH!
Makoto was flashed by Rei's LED eyes, as they widened to perform a quick flash. Makoto collapsed onto her arms and said, "Believe me. If you'd know, you'd be hurt by it. Take care of my sister, you, and your friends… I miss you, Rei Model-nee-chan."

She carried an out cold Makoto away to the other room.

XXXXX

Moments later, Makoto, dressed in her school uniform, was lying in the couch, as she yawned. She woke up, as it was now 9pm. She looked around and said, "Oh, my. Did I-. Uh… Where am I? Was it all a dream?"

Makoto woke up, not remembering a thing. The Rei Robot erased her memories, since she feared that if she knew about Rei Hino, the Maiden that is the other Rei's sister unit, it would be heartbreaking, since Makoto doesn't know that she's befriending a former Maiden for Hire.


Back to present day, Motoki's house was clean, as he complimented her, "Great work, Mako. You did a wonderful job with the place, and only in 45 seconds."

Mako Maiden bowed and said, "Thank you, Master."

She asked if there is anything else to do. He replied that he's going to work, in a few. He also told her that he'll be running late, so he wants the house to remain spotless. She agrees to it, as she smiled to her user. He left to get ready, as Mako Maiden began to charge herself, after a long morning.

XXXXX

Meanwhile, at the Maidens for Hire HQ in Tokyo, Rei Maiden stepped out of the building, to the back door, as she whispered, "Sis Unit… Model #P30B05… I want to see you."

She left the compound, as she was headed to Jubei, looking to meet with Rei, the Maiden that is now working as a human being/Sailor Guardian. Of course, trouble was brewing, and knowing what has been going on, it was about to happen.


To be continued…