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It seems Matsu is starting to think of Shiro as something other than just her Ashikabe, which bodes well for further character development. Seems they could start forming a real relationship if things continue this way.

Sadly, the same can't be said for Tsukiumi and Musubi. They are still thinking of him as an Ashikabe only. Musubi might get out of that mind state if she Shiro starts seriously training her, but overall, she's a bti too simple to establish an in depth relationship in my mind.

Tsukiumi... I'm hoping that she'll realize that her relationship isn;t what she thinks it is. There are two ways this could happen: Either Shiro takes her out on a date and tries to explain the differences, using other couples as examples, or Rin and Saber show up, and Tsukiumi sees how different Shiro engages with them compared to her.

Random thoughts:

You know, with the MBI Cards, Rin's financial issues with her magecraft are essentially resolved, though she would get a reputation as a gold digger if other people find out about it.

I wonder if Yukari will wise up and start making nice with Kuu. Since both Shiina and Shiro dote on her, being on good terms with her could get her some leverage with both of them.

Gabe mentioned that the next chapter is supposed to be almost pure action. What event do you guys think will trigger that? I suppose it could be the hunt for Kazehana as opposed to Homura in canon, but there's always the chance that it'll be something off the wall or original.

Kinda hoping Sanada will show up at some point. He seems like an alright kind of guy, and I'd like to see some more Shiro/Other Ashikabe socialization.

It seems that Homura is becoming more of a woman, thought it was only mentioned in passing, so I can't say for sure. I think I'll cook up an omake for this.

Edit: Omake time!

"What?" Tsukiumi shouted in shock, her cry echoed by several of the other Sekirei.

"I said I would sit next to Shiro today." Homura coughed discreetly into his hand. "The rest of you are running him ragged, and I think he needs a break from it before he has a meltdown."

"S-shiro! Surely you won't allow this!"

"We all agreed on the system. So if Homura wants to sit next to me, that's his choice." Shiro responded, studiously ignoring Homura's slight blush.

The meal, while admittedly more awkward than most others, proceeded smoothly, and as evening progressed into night, the incident was forgotten.

For the moment.

"H-Homura! What are you doing in my room?"

"It's my night to choose who sleeps with you."

"I know... but what made you decide to use my room instead of your own?"

"Would you believe that a pipe burst?" Homura tried, Shiro shhok his head in response, "Didn't think so..."

"So?"

"...it failed."

"Excuse me?"

"My body... it's completely female now. Your order didn't stop it."

"Oh..." Shiro awkwardly responded, not sure how to react to this new information. "I'm sorry. If there was anythign I could do to change you back..."

"Don't worry about it Shiro. I don't know if it's because you tried, or if it's just the change, but for some reason, I don't really mind it."

"Really?"

"I might even be a little bit happy..."

Shiro froze, his mind refusing to process just what that sentence could imply.

"Since I became fully female, things have seemed so much clearer now. Now that all of the Sekirei have been winged, there's only one thing that I want."

Shiro remained motionless.

"Please Shiro, make me a woman..." Homura sighed, leaning in to the frozen swordsman. "Make me... your woman..."

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Alternate ending:
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"Please Shiro, make me a woman..." Homura sighed, leaning in to the frozen swordsman. Shiro could only stare in morbid fascination as his, or was it her, lips drew closer to his own.

"Gotcha."

"...huh?"

Homura grinned widely, enjoying Shiro's confused expression. "Think of it as payback for all the things you put me through. Stressing out about what insane thing you're going to do next is bad for my health, so I thought a little payback was in order."

"Oh Homura," Shiro started in a sing-song voice. The flame sekirei turned to look at the now smiling swordsman, and realized that pulling a prank on him might not have been the best idea.

"Y-yes Shiro?" he stammered, coldly realizing that Shiro stood between him and the doorway, and the window was locked.

"Playing jokes on your Ashikabe is forbidden in Izumo House!" Shiro answered, his replicated technique emerging from the darkness. While not nearly as masterful as Miya, Shiro rarely used it, thus preventing his victims from building up a resistance to it, making it all the more effective when he really needed it.

"Okay Shiro! You proved your point! You can stop now!" Homura cowered.

"No, I don;t think you've learned your lesson quite yet." Shiro commented, his sadistic grin growing wider" Maybe in a few more hours you"

"I'm sorry!"