Thanks for all of the reviews. Here's the next chapter.

"What's the problem?" Ryo asked as he walked into the dinning area.

"Well, the apartment's income is really low at the moment, and we need to get as much money as soon as possible," she sighed.

"How much do we need?" asked Naru worriedly.

"About 50,000 yens. And that's about what we have to pay this week. So we need to collect more for the future," she replied.

"And how do you suggest we do that?" Ryo curiously replied as he leaned on the wall.

"Well, at first we need to get some jobs that can pay about 10,000 yens within two to three days. Then I can set up the Hinata Seaside Tea House to get some more," she said thoughtfully. "We can start tomorrow, so that'll give you guys some time to try and find a job," with that she stood up and left the room to let the news sink in.

'Hmm. a job huh?' Ryo thought. 'I might be able to get a job at Tokyo U, in the martial arts,' and soon he too left the room. He hopped on his motorcycle and headed towards Tokyo U.

"Where's he going?" Naru asked some what surprise that their manager would just leave without saying anything.

"Who knows," replied Su. As soon as she said that she idea popped into her head. She hopped up from her chair and hurriedly dashed out of the room to confirm her ideas.

"Well, there she goes," sighed Shinobu as she looked to where had just left. "So what are we going to do Naru?" she asked her older friend.

"I don't know Shinobu, but I guess the best thing right now is to look for a job," she let out a tired sigh as Shinobu and she left.

----------The next day------------

"Okay people, I'm outta here. But I'll be back in time for dinner," Ryo screamed as he dashed out the front door, hopped onto his bike, and raced off.

"Yeah, me and Shinobu have to go, too," replied Su as Shinobu and she ran out the door to catch a bus.

"Naru, what's going on?" asked a curious Motoko as she saw a dashing Ryo.

"We all got jobs to help the apartment. We need to get at least 10,000 yens each then we need to get some more later on," replied Naru hurriedly as she ran out of her room.

"Why wasn't I informed of this?" Motoko replied sternly as she put her hands on her hips. Naru knew that she that wasn't a question, Motoko wanted an explanation and she wanted it now. So she stopped and turned around to face her.

"Well, you were still asleep when we heard about it. And.uh..Ryo insisted to leave you alone since you were sick," Naru stammered.

"Well, now I'm perfectly well. I can go and help you guys get the money. Besides, I know where I can get work at, and they pay pretty well," Motoko replied as she turned back to her room to get ready.

"Are you sure Motoko?" Naru asked after her.

"I'm fine Naru, don't worry," Motoko replied in her room. Naru just shrugged and ran out for she was running late.

Motoko walked over to the phone and dialed a number. "Hello, hey Tenchi, it's Motoko. I was just wondering if you needed some help with your fencing and kendo classes at Tokyo U," she replied. There was a short pause then, "Oh, so you're out of town right now. Uh huh. Oh, you already hired someone," she replied with slight disappointment. Then there was another pause. "Really, I can help him out. You say he's a rookie huh? We'll just switch places, I bet he will be pretty relieved." There was a slight pause where Tenchi agreed to the idea. "Thanks, Tenchi. I gotta go now if I'm going to make it to your class," she replied hurriedly and then hanged up. "Yes," she screamed as she couldn't hold her excitement anymore.

On the way to Tokyo U, she thought about how long it's been since she's been in a class. She changed into a fencing uniform in the girl's locker room at the University. As she walked in the gym she noticed all the students in the room are boys, and they were all smirking at her. She frowned at this. She wanted to teach these boys a lesson how a real warrior should fight and to also wipe the smirk form there faces. She walked up to a guy in a black fencing suit, whom she presumed was the substitute. "Are you the substitute for Tenchi?" she asked politely. He didn't say anything but instead he just nodded. "I'm here to relieve you of your position. Since you are a rookie at this, I'm going to be teaching the class, and you'll be my assistant unless of course if you want me to take from you, myself by force," she replied with a bit of a threat and a grin.

Behind the fencing mask Ryo was pretty surprised to Motoko in the facility. He was even more surprised when she threatened to take his job from him. He frowned and replied, "You want it? Come and take it," he taunted. Now this really angered Motoko. Here she was trying not to beat the crap out of the guy.

"Fine, I'll take if from you then. Get ready," she replied with plenty of confidence. She put on her helmet, took up one of the sabres (that's how you spell it, just in case ya'll were wondering about that) and took up a ready stance, and waied for him.

At first Ryo just stood there, surprised at her. It still wasn't his style to fight girls, but Motoko had remarkable skills in swordsmanship. 'What the heck, she doesn't know who I am. I'm just going to have a bit of practice,' he thought.

Motoko waited patiently for him to get ready. After standing there for awhile, he shrugged picked up a sabre. Once he got in a ready position, Motoko charged forward. 'I should end this thing quickly so I can get to teaching this class. What! He has a pretty good ready stance. It's almost like he knows what he's doing. He must know the basics,' she thought. She decided to throw a quick jab to his midsection. And to her surprise, he twisted to his right and parried the attack way from him. Motoko sailed passed him. 'Hm.I guess I was wrong about him.' Now Motoko was going to give it her all, no more holding back.

That's it for this chapter. Now who's going to win the little competition. Who knows, even I haven't decided on that. Anyways, thanks for all of ya'lls review. And I apologize for not updating lately. Here's the newly updated poll:

Shinobu-31

Motoko-32

Su-6

Mitsune-2

Mitsumi-1 (she will be on the story a little later)

New character-1

Thanks for all of ya'll reviews again.