After what felt like hours of being unconscious, Ryuko woke up, only to then be greeted by a husky looking male adult breathing and staring on her face. He had dark brown hair, a rather plump chin, and a small nose. Ryuko then reacted by socking him right in the face.
Ryuko: Alright buddy! I don't know who you are, but you better not come any closer!
She then tried to get her scissor blade to smack him good, only to find it was now gone.
Ryuko: What?! My scissor! Where is it?
?: Oh, you finally woke up!
Ryuko recognized the voice as Mako's, and then turned to see her standing right behind her.
Ryuko: Mako, thank God. Stay behind me. This creep was on top of me earlier.
Ryuko then raised up her fists towards the man to avoid any further assaults by him. Then, to her surprise, Mako walked towards this stalker like she had known him.
Mako: Jeez, dad. What are you doing?
Ryuko: Wait! Dad? Oh shit! (To the man) I'm sorry about that!
?: Eh, happens all the time with my patients. The names Barazo Mankanshoku, official Back Alley Doctor of Lower Honnouji!
Barazo, then tried to make a fresh start by letting out his hand to Ryuko for a handshake.
Ryuko: Back-alley doctor?
Ryuko then looked down, noticing that Senketsu was not on her body, and that she was down to wearing just her pink colored bra and panties.
Ryuko: Oh God! Where's Senketsu?
She then heard the sound of Senketsu yelling in what she assumed was terror or pain, and quickly ran to him.
Ryuko: Senketsu!
Ryuko then got up and ran to where Senketsu was, only to find that the sailor uniform was being washed by a woman with brown hair in a bun.
Sanketsu: Help! I'm being murdered!
Woman: Oh, hi there. Glad to see you're finally awake.
Ryuko: Uh... thanks but, is that my uniform you're washing?
Woman: Of course. It was pretty dirty, so I figured I wash it for you. I'm Sukuyo by the way, Mako's mother.
Ryuko looked a bit confused at the fact that she was simply just washing Senketsu, but then she saw Sukuyo's warm smile and got some real similar vibes to her own mother. And then, she realized that the school day was over, and that her parents, sisters and Takahashi were all worried about her.
Ryuko: (panicking) Oh crap! My folks are probably worried about me!
Sukuyo had finished washing Senketsu and had placed him on the ironing.
Sukuyo: Why don't you stay for dinner? Well drop you off first thing in the morning.
Ryuko: Ma'am, I appreciate it, but I really should get back home….
Senketsu: Ryuko help! This woman-
Before Senketsu could finished, Sukuyo had placed the iron on him to dry the safe off of him. The kamui's screams for help then turned into moans of relaxation as he was surrounded by billowing steam.
Senketsu: Is... ooooh yes. That's the spot.
Ryuko turns to see Sukuyo ironing Senketsu, hearing him enjoying the ironing like it was a sauna. Once Sukuyo was finished, she then handed Senketsu back to Ryuko, and promptly put him on.
Sukuyo: You were pretty banged up from your fight at Honnouji earlier. And I'm sure even after my husband patched you up, I think you should wait a bit before those wounds fully healed.
Ryuko: Well... I don't know.
Senketsu: Ryuko, let's take her offer.
Ryuko looked to Senketsu with a deadpan look, thinking that the Kamui was enjoying the ironing a bit too much. But then again, Sukuyo did have a valid point.
Ryukoo: Well... alright then. Thank you, ma'am.
Sukuyo: No problem, dearie. Dinner should be ready in about a minute.
Ryuko was relieved to have Senketsu safe and sound, but what she wanted to know now was where her Scissor Blade was.
Ryuko: By the way, you wouldn't happen to see a big red scissor blade, would you?
Ryuko then turned to see Mako with the scissor blade and smiled before taking it.
Mako: Here ya go. I've been holding on to it for ya.
Ryuko: Thanks, Mako. How did I even get here, anyway?
Mako: Oh, you were brought here by my little brother Mataro and his buddies!
Ryuko: I was?
?: You bet I did! Boy was your body smoking hot!
Ryuko turns to see a young boy with brown hair and a pair of sunglasses, and also wearing a pair of shorts and a black t-shirt. And next to him was a small pug wearing a gray hoodie.
Ryuko: So, you're her brother, eh? And what's with the dog?
Mataro: This little guy is Guts. We named him that because he eats his food with lots of gusto!
Ryuko giggled at the sight of a dog wearing a hoodie, it was so strange, yet it worked well. Just then, a rather delicious smell began to waft into Ryuko's nose, one that smelled so much more appetizing than anything the chefs in the Kiryuin manor made.
Ryuko: Whoa. What's that smell?
Sukuyo then went into the other room and brought a basket of fried up croquettes that looked like they had a variety of different foods stuffed into them, such as chicken, shrimp, fish, and even worms and flies. And she also brought out a large pot of miso soup that was also filled with the same type of ingredients, along with bowls of rice.
Ryuko: Oh... uh...it's... something.
Mako: I know it may not look good, but once you've tasted it you'll think otherwise.
Ryuko: Ok. Better than going hungry, I guess. Hopefully I don't get food poisoning.
Mako: Go on Ryuko, don't be shy!
Ryuko looked at the assortments of food on the dinner table, then shrugged and just decided to go for it.
Ryuko: 'Well, here goes.'
Ryuko then picked up one of the croquettes, swallowed the lump in her throat and took a bite. She expected the taste to be something rather foul, but she instead got the opposite. Her eyes widened as the taste was actually pretty good.
Ryuko: Whoa. That's... actually pretty good.
Ryuko then popped the rest of the croquette into her mouth and ate it with a delighted look.
Ryuko: (smiling with glee) No... it's better than good. It's freaking amazing!
Sukuyo: (chuckles) See? What'd I tell you? Now are you glad you decided to stay with us?
Ryuko: (looks at sunset) Yeah, but I really should be heading back home, it's getting late, and my parents are probably worried sick about me.
Sukuyo: And just who are they?
Ryuko: My mom's name is Ragyo, and my dad is Soichiro.
Mako: That's right! She's the daughter of Nudist Beach founders Ragyo and Soichrio Kiryuin!
Sukuyo: Wait! Really?
Mataro: No way!
Ryuko: (bashful) Yeah, you caught me. (Looks at Mako) Hey Mako, how'd you even know about Nudist Beach anyway?
Mako: My daddy uses this black glove and these green knives for his operations!
Ryuko: You mean the Tailor's Glove and Tailor's Dagger? Those aren't really supposed to be used for medical work. Any other misuses I should know of?
Barazo: I also use those needle guns for acupuncture.
Ryuko: 'Dad is not gonna like that.' Anyway, do you guys have a car that you could drive me back home in?
Barazo: Sure do.
Barazo then opened the door, and revealed the Mankanshoku family vehicle, an older pickup truck colored in blue.
Ryuko: Ok. Thanks. I appreciate you guys finding me and offering to drive me back home.
Sukuyo: No problem, sweetheart.
Barazo: It's the least we could do for ya!
Mako: Wait till you meet Ryuko's sisters and brother! They're really cool also!
Mataro: (grinning) Sisters? Count me in!
Ryuko: Don't get any ideas, kid. Takahashi would more than likely mess you up.
Back in the Kiryuin manor, Ragyo was busy pacing through the halls, feeling a bit uneasy at the fact that Ryuko was not home yet.
Ragyo: (worried) Oh, Ryuko I hope you're safe...
Soichiro then walked towards his wife to give her his usual reassuring smile.
Soichiro: Don't worry about her dear. Ryuko's always kept her tough side through times like this! She'll be fine!
Satsuki: Father's right. And this isn't the first time Ryuko was separated from us for a long period.
Nui: Like that one time when Ryuko was 13, she was gone for 3 days, and you thought she was held hostage. Only in actuality, she was camping with her arts & crafts teacher.
Takahashi: Even I was worried sick that day.
Satsuki: (winking) That's because we all love our little sister so much!
Ragyo then composed herself and then patted Takahashi's head.
Ragyo: You're right Taka, I shouldn't get myself all wound up over that. I'm sure my dear Ryuko will be back home soon.
The dinghy truck of the Mankanashoku back-alley clinic then pulled up at the entrance of the Kiryuin manor, and the Mankanshoku family's eyes widened at the sight of the rather tall (at least in their eyes) building that Ryuko called home.
Ryuko: Well, here's where I live...
Mako: WHHHAAAAATTTT!?
Mataro: This place is gigantinormous!
Ryuko: Oh, come on! You're only just saying that because you guys get around on less money!
Mataro: Man! Who knew you were from a loaded family!
Guts: Guts guts!
Ryuko: Yep, but we only got that way after my mom and dad invented some new clothing tools for their little Nudist Beach brand. When I was really little, we were almost as poor as you guys! So, you guys wanna come in or not?
Mako: Yes! I'd love to meet Ragyo and Soichiro Kiryuin in person!
Ryuko let out a slight chuckle at that comment of Mako idolizing her parents like that, and like Soroi would do for her, she opened the doors of the truck for the Mankanshokus to get out.
Once they were all outside, Ryuko then led them to the door. When Mako made it to the doorstep, she noticed a doorbell. Being the compulsive girl she is, she rings the doorbell multiple times. Inside the house, Ragyo heard the ring and asked Takahashi to answer it.
Ragyo: Takahashi sweetie, could you answer that? It might be Ryuko back home!
Takahashi: Sure thing, ma.
Takahashi opened the door, revealing Ryuko and Mako standing by, with Mako displaying the giddy smile he had seen her with when they first encountered her.
Takahashi: Hey. It's the bowl haired girl from this morning...
Mako: Actually, it's Mako Mankanshoku. (hugs Takahashi) Nice to see you again.
Takahashi: Oh wow, you're even cuter now for doing that!
Mako: Haha, thanks!
Ryuko made her way inside, and shortly after, Ragyo ran to Ryuko and embraced her in a tight hug.
Ragyo: Ryuko! Oh, thank God, you're ok! Where were you? You had me worried sick!
Ryuko: It's a bit hard to explain Mom, but long story short, I ended up passing out at school, and then got taken in by Mako and her family.
Ragyo: (looks to Mako) Oh? Who is this? A new friend?
Takahashi: I wouldn't really say that, but she did help us get to Mr. Mikisugi earlier today.
Mako suddenly squealed out of excitement seeing Ragyo in front of her. She then darted to her, taking Ragyo by surprise.
Takahashi: You alright?
Mako: I...I never thought I'd live to meet Ragyo Kiryuin!
Ragyo: (giggles) I see you must be a big fan of me and Soichiro's company.
Mako: (nodding head) Yes, I am! Quick question, where did the name Nudist Beach even come from?
Ryuko: Ease up, Mako. Sorry, mom.
Ragyo: No problem, sweety. I'm just glad you're back home safe.
Just then, Satsuki, Nui and Soichiro all showed up to welcome these unexpected visitors to their home.
Nui: Mako!
Nui then darted to Mako and hugged the girl, while Mataro had his heart race upon seeing Ryuko's little sister.
Mataro: (blushing) Oh wow, you must be Ryuko's little sister! My name is Mataro, and I'm uh...15! Yes, that's it!
Mako: No, you're not. You're only 12.
Nui then understood what Mataro's ploy was and crossed her arms in a state of objection.
Nui: I appreciate it, cutie. But I'm a little too old for you.
Mataro's head drooped down in shame after being rejected by Nui like that, leading Ryuko to think that Mataro may be rather hormonal when it came to women.
Ryuko: (to Mako) Is he always like that?
Mako: Yep. Pretty much.
Takahashi: (to Mataro) Hey! Isn't he one of those little punks that abducted Ryuko?
Mataro let out a loud yelp of shock at Takahashi's statement, and then he decided to hide behind Barazo.
Barazo: Protect me, Dad!
Takahashi: Relax, kid. I'm not gonna hurt ya. The fact that Ryuko is alright means you're safe. That and the fact that you're Mako's little brother.
Mataro ended up breathing a sigh of relief, only for his heart to start racing again as he saw Satsuki. Just the sight of her stoic figure gave Mataro a massive nosebleed, and to Ryuko's shock, Barazo and Guts also felt the same way, with their noses also bleeding in arousal. Ryuko was shocked upon seeing Barazo's reaction.
Ryuko: (whispers to Mako) Ok, Mataro I'm OK with, but your dad? Does he forget he's a married man with kids?
Mako: Don't worry about Dad, he does this all the time when I get naked!
Ryuko: Uh... sorry what?
Mako: Both Dad and Mataro try to get a glimpse at me whenever I take off my clothes and get into my bunny PJs! They even do the same with my mom too!
All of a sudden, Ryuko ended up greatly regretting answering that question.
Ryuko: Uh... ahem. On a different subject...
Takahashi: Oh, my, God!
Ryuko and Mako turn to see Takahashi kneeling down to Guts and picking the pug up. Guts then returned the favor by licking his face.
Takahashi: Aren't you just the cutest? And you're wearing such a swag hoodie!
Guts: Guts, Guts!
Satsuki then approached Ryuko while Guts was getting his head rubbed by Takakahi, much to the dog's enjoyment.
Satsuki: Thank goodness you're back home, but why did you bring that girl with you?
Ryuko: Well, after my brawl with Fukuroda, Mako and her family managed to patch me up and feed me at their place in the slums. So, I thought I would show them around the manor as a thank you.
Satsuki: (shocked) You actually stayed in their home? I thought I raised you better than that, sister!
Nui: Sats is right! Those places are so dirty and smelly!
Takahashi: Well, they did help Ryuko. Plus, looking at them, they seem like rather nice people.
Ryuko: Yeah, Taka's right! They may be poor, but what they lack in money, they make up for in personality!
The Mankanshokus then entered the house, and their awe only rose when they saw the interior. It looked very much like many of the manors they'd see in magazines and movies, but it also carried with it a rather sciency feel, of white walls and marble floors, resembling that of a massive laboratory.
Mataro: (yelling at the roof) Hello-ooooooo!
Mako then let out a small giggle at Mataro trying to make an echo from the halls. And then Barazo and Guts also let out echos in the hall.
Senketsu: So, this is your home Ryuko?
Ryuko: Yep, pretty neat huh?
Senketsu: This place is rather spacious. I'm honestly surprised that it's just you and your family that live here.
Ryuko: (to Senketsu) It also houses my parents' secretary Rei Hououmaru, our driver Mitsuzo Soroi, and our chef Takiji Kuroido. They're people our parents have known for years. And it's also home to a few of their other co-workers as well who take care of the house, or don't have one of their own.
Senketsu: Really? I guess I can see why the place is so spacious.
As they were talking about that, some of the other workers Ryuko mentioned before passed by them. Both were men wearing sunglasses, dark brown hair that was slicked, and their attire looked like it was composed of black belts, gloves that reached their upper arm, and a pair of boots.
Man: Welcome home, Miss Kiryuin!
Ryuko: Thanks, fellas.
Senketsu: Uh... what are they wearing?
Ryuko: Remember that Nudist Beach thing I told you about? That's what all of the workers wear.
Senketsu: You're kidding!
Ryuko: Fraid not. Thankfully, Mom and Dad don't wear those things.
As Ryuko and the Mankanshokus continued going through the Kiryuin manor, Sukuyo approached Ragyo with a rather warm smile on her face.
Sukuyo: Mrs. Kiryuin, do you have any dinner plans at the moment?
Ragyo: Not yet. Have you any suggestions?
Sukuyo: I was wondering if I could cook for you all! I do have an excellent recipe for croquettes!
Ragyo: Oh? I'm listening.
Sukuyo: I thought I'd whip you up some croquettes and miso soup in the old Mankanshoku way, chopped up and loaded with all kinds of mysterious things!
Ragyo: Oh...uh...well...well...
Ryuko: Great idea. (looks to Ragyo) Trust me mom. It may not sound like a lot at first, but when you taste it, you're gonna think otherwise.
Ragyo wanted to say no in fear of getting poisoned, but it looked to her that Ryuko really liked this family, as poor as they were, and she didn't want to disappoint her or any of her children.
Ragyo: Oh dear. Well then, let's give this your full attention. Follow me to the kitchen Mrs. Mankanshoku...
Sukuyo: Thank you very much Mrs. Kiryuin.
Ragyo: (smiling) You can just call me Ragyo!
After that was in agreement, Mako and Ryuko then made their way to another hallway. Eventually, Ryuko then stopped at a red colored door, opened it, and revealed her bedroom, hued in cheerful pinks and yellows and blues.
Ryuko: Here we are at what I call….my room.
Senketsu: This I wasn't expecting.
Ryuko: What, it doesn't look like me at all? Blame my mom for that. But at least I still get to put what I want in it!
Senketsu: I see.
He then gazed on at the many posters in the room, most ofwhich being ones of hard J-Rock bands.
Senketsu: What's all these posters?
Ryuko: Only some of the finest J-Rock bands in the world! Dad and I have even gone to their concerts!
Senketsu: J-Rock?
Ryuko: You know, Japanese metal?
Mako: Hey Ryuko, who are you talking to? I mean we're the only ones in here!
Ryuko: (confused) You can't hear Senketsu?
Mako: What's a Senketsu?
Ryuko: (surprised) It's my uniform.
Mako just let out a loud fit of laughter at that comment.
Mako: Don't be silly Ryuko! Clothing can't talk!
Senketsu: I guess she really can't hear me.
Ryuko: That's strange. Sats, Nui and Taka could hear you earlier...
Mako looks at Senketsu, and senses that it was alive somehow. But if so, why couldn't she hear him like Ryuko and her siblings could?
Mako: I guess you're right Ryuko, your outfit can talk. I only wish it could speak to me! So, you like J-Rock music?
Ryuko: Yeah, they're what I usually listen to. You can find some good stuff there if you know where to look.
Mako: Um... Your brother is a fan of these too, isn't he?
Ryuko: Nah, he's more into techno music, ever since he heard the theme to his favorite show Ben 10. He's been practicing the whole theme song on his guitar, even though he's never played before. It sounds horrible but it gets him super excited when he plays it!
Mako: Ben 10? I remember when we had a TV, I wouldn't miss a single episode!
Ryuko: Really? I guess you should come by and watch it again with Taka sometime!
Back in the living room, Soichiro was busy having a lively conversation with the Mankanshoku boys and Guts.
Barazo: (with a smirk towards Soichiro) So, you're called Dr. Kiryuin at work, eh? How many people have tried to sue you for malpractice?
Soichiro: None, actually. I'm not quite a doctor, at least not in terms of the medical field. I assume you don't know that the term doctor can also mean scientists like myself.
Barazo: A doctor who doesn't help people get well? Now you're really freaking me out!
Soichiro laughed at that comment from Barazo, which Nui found really amusing.
Nui: I've never heard you laugh that hard Daddy!
Soichiro: Indeed. Doctors aren't just the doctors that give you your checkups, but are scientists in general with a PHD degree like myself!
And from out of nowhere, Soichiro then showed off his framed PhD to Barazo and Mataoro.
Barazo: Wow.
Mataro: Sweet.
Guts: Guts guts!
Mako and Ryuko then came back from their tour, with Mako running towards her father and brother.
Mako: Dad, you ought to see Ryuko's room! It's got really pretty colors and a bunch of rock band posters! And Senketsu is cool too, even though I can't hear it!
Ryuko smiled in delight at Mako's enthusiasm, and then turned towards her father.
Ryuko: So, what have you all been up to?
Soichiro: I was just showing the Mankanshokus my PhD.
Mako: How much did that cost you?
Ryuko: Mako, Dad didn't buy that! He worked really hard in school to earn it!
Takahashi: (whispers to Ryuko) They ain't giving you a hard time, are they?
Ryuko: Nah, they're pretty cool.
Takahashi: So, Ryuko said you guys live in the slums.
Mako: Yep! Honnou Town has a large gap between the rich and the poor thanks to Princess Sakura! The top tier students live in the ritzy upper Honnouji, and the lower tier students get the slums in Lower Honnouji.
Ryuko: Your status symbol determines where you live?
Soichiro: You see, when me and your mother founded Honnouji, everyone was made equal.
Nui: Oh?
Soichiro: But that all changed when Sakura came along. The moment she became head of Honnouji Academy, she made this caste system where those who do splendid in school are of higher class, while those who don't are lower class. Right down to how they live their lives.
Takahashi: Hold up! You're saying that the better your status is here, the better your living conditions are!?
Soichiro: Pretty much.
Takahashi: Man! That's just all kinds of screwed up!
Satsuki: Either way, we don't have any say in it, mainly because we don't live in Honnouji proper.
Ryuko: Come on sis, don't you at least feel bad for them?
Satsuki: I do, sister. I do. But there is nothing we can do to change this system.
Mako: Hey, no need. We actually have no complaints.
Takahashi: Huh?
Mako: Sure, we may be down on our cash, but no matter how bad things get, we always have each other.
Barazo: She's right. After all, things are replaceable. Family ain't.
Ryuko let out a few claps at that statement, as the Mankanshokus seemed just as close as her own family.
Nui: (shedding tears) That's so beautiful!
Takahashi: Truer words have never been spoken.
And to make this moment even more wholesome, the Mankanshokus all huddled together into a group hug, with Guts landing on top and drooling on their heads.
Ragyo & Sukuyo: Everyone, dinners ready!
Ryuko: Alright. (looks to her siblings) You guys will love this.
Takahashi: (shrugs) Whatever it is, I'm sure it's good.
Ryuko then followed everyone into the dining room, where awaiting them was Ragyo and Sukuyo holding plates of the so-called mystery croquettes, along with bowls of rice and pots of miso soup.
Satsuki: These don't look like any croquettes I've had before.
Takahashi: What's in them?
Sukuyo: Just a little of this and a little of that, it's always a mystery!
Takahashi: Uh... ok then.
Ryuko: I know it looks bad at first, but the taste is truly out of this world. Just trust me.
Takahashi: (whispers) Fine. But if I get food poisoning, it's on you.
He then took one croquette that looked like it had a piece of bacon and a fish head stuffed inside it and put it in his mouth.
Takahashi: Huh. It's actually...
Nui: Big...big brother?
Satsuki: Takahashi? Are you...
Before Satsuki could even finish, Takahashi grabbed another and ate it with a smile on his face.
Takahashi: Man! These are amazing!
Sukuyo let out a wide smile of satisfaction at that comment, while Ryuko simply nodded her head in approval.
Ryuko: See, I told you! Well come on, what are you all waiting for?
Nui: Well, if Taka likes it, then they must be good.
Satsuki nodded and picked up a croquette for herself to eat. Once Satsuki took a bite, she pretty much reacted the same way Takahashi did, and grabbed another before eating it. Then Nui and Soichiro followed suit, each of them having the same reaction.
Satsuki: This is actually pretty good.
Takahashi: Good? It's freaking heaven!
Mataro: I know, right?
Sukuyo: When it comes to deep-frying mystery ingredients, I'm the best in Japan! The trick is to chop everything finely and mix them in with potatoes.
Nui: Man, I don't think I can get enough of these.
Takahashi: Join the club.
After dinner was finished, the two families gathered at the activity room to look at some of the Kiryuin's family photos.
The first of which was a one-year-old Satsuki holding Ryuko when she was barely a few days old. Satsuki was wearing a bright blue dress and had hair that went down to her shoulders, and Ryuko was wearing only a white bib and a pink diaper, and she was bald except for a small tuft of hair.
Sukuyo: Aww! How adorable!
Ragyo: The moment Ryuko was born, Satsuki couldn't leave her side for even a split second.
Ragyo then turned the page of the scrapbook, and there was another picture that made the Mankanshoku's eyes light up. It was of the Kiryuin siblings painting part of their hair with finger-paint and glitter as a birthday gift for their mother. Satsuki had blue paint, Ryuko had red, Nui's was purple, and Takahashi was green.
Mako: Wow, that looks really pretty!
Nui: I got the idea after seeing the red bang on Ryuko's hair, but then again, I was only 2 years old, and I didn't know better!
Turning the page, there was a picture of a pregnant Ragyo with a three-year-old Satsuki and two-year-old Ryuko hugging the tummy that held their new sibling.
Mako: What was that from?
Ragyo: That would be from when I was pregnant with Nui. Her coming into our lives was a big surprise for all of us, and the girls and Taka couldn't wait till she came out!
The next picture was one of Soichiro reading his daughters and Takahashi a story while Ragyo watched on. Satsuki was letting out a wink of approval at her father's story, Ryuko was letting out a rather grumpy look, Nui was sucking her thumb with her eyes closed, and Takahashi was glancing curious at the book Soichiro had.
Takahashi: Oh, I remember this! Nui was sucking her thumb because Pop threw away her pappy!
Mako: Her what?
Nui: My old pacifier. It was pink colored too.
Ryuko: I remember you were having a hissy fit when Dad got rid of that thing.
She then turned the page and showed off a picture of a three-year-old Takahashi holding the newly born Nui, who was sucking on her 'pappy'. Takahashi in that picture had more rough-looking hair with a small pair of glasses, while Nui only had a few bangs of hair.
Sukuyo and Mako: AWW!
Mako: By the way Taka, when did you end up getting glasses?
Takahashi: I believe when I was... three? God, I can't recall...
Nui: It was right before you turned three. Momma said you ended up having your vision damaged from watching the notorious Porygon episode of Pokémon, and you've worn glasses ever since!
Takahashi: Thanks a lot for reminding me about that episode sis...
The next picture they saw was that of a baby Satsuki sitting while holding a teddy bear.
Mataro: This is you as a baby?!
Satsuki: Yes... it's me.
Takahashi: I don't see what's so funny here.
Mataro: She looks like a toy plush!
Takashi: (confused) Ok then?
The Ragyo showed another picture, this one being a picture of Takahashi as a four-year-old holding on a massive plush toy that resembled an Old English Sheep Dog.
Mako: Whoa...that looks like a toy I used to have as a kid, but it wasn't as big as that!
Takahashi: Ah, Shishi. I remember him.
Mako: Shishi? You named him after one of those Foo dog statues?
Takahashi: I didn't. Mom did, actually.
Ragyo: I've still got it in the Nudist Beach HQ, if you're ever feeling a bit nostalgic!
Takahashi: That would be nice.
Then the next page in the album was turned, and Ryuko immediately ended up blushing in embarrassment. It was Ryuko, who was three years old, having her first birthday. Her face was covered in frosting while she had a big smile on her face. Soichiro was also in the picture, smiling with joy.
Ryuko: Oh God no!
Ragyo: I remember this! You saw me wearing mud makeup on my face and wanted to do it for yourself with the cake frosting!
Ryuko: I was only three at that time Mom!
Takahashi: It was still funny as hell!
Satsuki: Says the guy who ran around the place naked when he was two!
Ryuko: And also often left a mess of 'fluids' on the floor!
Takahashi: I was sick at that time, God fucking dammit!
Satsuki: After eating a whole tray of pickle sickles.
Takahashi: You know how much I love those!
Ryuko: The mess you made though... (shudders) that was pretty monstrous.
Takahashi: Kiss my hairy ass!
Mako: Wow Ryuko, you guys really like doing arguments!
Ryuko: Yeah, we do. But we rarely get physical.
Takahashi: Last time we did was when you had your first period. You were bitchier than normal that day.
Ryuko: It wasn't that bad.
Takahashi: You nearly dislocated my shoulder when I accidently spilled a glass of water.
Satsuki: Onto her head!
Takahashi: Like I said! It was an accident, and I said sorry like fifty times!
As the siblings continued their arguments, Barazo and Sukuyo looked on at Ragyo and Soichiro with smiles on their faces.
Barazo: Sure you two don't want to intervene on this?
Soichiro: It won't take long for them to calm down. They do this all the time.
Sukuyo: In that case, I think we should get back to our home. It's getting rather late.
Barazo: Come on Mako, time to go!
Mako: Already?
Ryuko: It's alright Mako, you'll get to see us all at school tomorrow!
Mako: Ok. Bye guys!
Mako then promptly made her way out of the home like a road runner, while the other Mankanshokus slowly caught up to her.
Takahashi: Thanks for the dinner, Mrs. Mankanshoku!
Sukuyo: No problem, honey.
As the Kiryuins watched the Mankanshokus pull out of the driveway, Ragyo felt that there was something about that family that really reminded her of her own.
Soichiro: Weren't the Mankanshokus really something dear?
Ragyo: Indeed. They truly are a lovely bunch. A little wacky, but lovely.
Ryuko: Glad you thought so mom! (yawns) Well, I guess I'll hit the hay now.
Takahashi: Yeah, it's fixing to be that time for me too.
Nui: Nighty night Momma and Daddy! The new episode of Space Hunter Kiyoko is about to start!
Ragyo: Goodnight dearies.
As everyone headed to their rooms, Soichiro and Ragyo then sat down with a loving gaze at each other. And then they heard the sound of Nudist Beach secretary, Rei Hououmaru, coming in from the front door. She was a young woman of African descent with dark skin and gray hair in dreadlocks, and she wore a white business suit.
Rei: Lady Ragyo, Lord Soichiro, I'm home!
Rei then took a whiff, a smile forming on her face upon smelling what she thought was her dinner.
Rei: Ooh. Something smells good.
The smell then led her to the dining room, where she found the leftover croquettes that Sukuyo had made.
Rei: Quite unusual for Kuroido to make something this crude, but oh well, I'm starving!
Rei took a bite, and then from the other room, both Ragyo and Soichiro heard Rei humming in glee as a result.
Ragyo: (giggling) Looks like Hououmaru found the croquettes...
Soichiro: (smirks) Indeed.