Tenchi Muyo!
Disclaimer: This episode of Tenchi Muyo! is of my own creation. I do not own any portion of Tenchi Muyo. "Tenchi Muyo!" and all related characters, names, etc. are ©1992-2003 AIC Inc. and Pioneer LDC. All rights reserved.
Note: This episode takes place shortly after the events of Tenchi Muyo! Special Episode: Here Comes Jurai, Part Two.
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Of Happiness and Sorrow
Episode 7:
Kiyone Joins the party!
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"Greetings, I am Detective First-Class Mihoshi's new partner, Lieutenant Kiyone Makibi."
Tenchi took a step back. "Partner?"
Kiyone smiled at the boy who opened the door. 'He's kinda cute,' she thought to herself. "Yes, I was just reassigned to be Detective Mihoshi's partner earlier."
Tenchi frowned at her. "Um," he started, "how did you get here before Mihoshi did?"
"I was near your area when I was given my reassignment. My Commander has informed me that Detective Mihoshi will be here shortly."
Tenchi smiled at her. "Oh, well come on in, we are all eating dinner. Are you hungry?"
"I am a little, thank you very much sir." Kiyone followed Tenchi into the dining room. She was met by a large group of people, most not from this planet. Though she was briefed on all of the people, it was still quite a sight of people all in one room.
"Ah Tenchi," Nobuyuki started as he saw Tenchi walk in with Kiyone, "You brought in a very pretty young lady, good job!"
Kiyone blushed lightly, but she held her composure as she said, "I am Lieutenant Kiyone Makibi, Detective First-Class Mihoshi's new partner."
Everyone looked up, surprised. Ryoko spoke up, "You're Mihoshi's new partner? I give you two weeks before you run away from here screaming."
Everyone began to laugh, but quickly turned their laughs into hacking coughs. Kiyone didn't look phased. "I have served with Detective Mihoshi before and I am well aware of how she is."
Everyone looked even more surprised. "You've served with her before?" started Washu, "are you sure that you didn't get hit in the head and suffer from some sort of amnesia?"
Tenchi had to cover his mouth with his hand and look away while leaning against the wall to prevent himself from laughing as hard as he could. Everyone else covered their faces and shook uncontrollably. After a couple of seconds, Ayeka regained herself and frowned lightly. "Kiyone, Kiyone, I think Mihoshi has mentioned you before." Her eyes suddenly got wide. "Yes! I remember! You were her partner in her story about some sort of ultra- energy or something like that."
Sasami stood up. "Oh yeah, I remember that story!" She then turns to Kiyone. "She said that you died when you fell into the energy pit."
Kiyone frowned lightly at the little princess. "No I didn't die, but I was stuck on top of the remains of the evil scientist's ship until I was found and rescued."
Suddenly the sound of a ship landing nearby diverts everyone's attention. They all look up and the entire house vibrates as the ship gets closer. Everyone except Washu and Kiyone cringe slightly as they prepare for the crash but suddenly, the rumbling stops. Washu smiles. "Well, it looks like my invention works. We don't have to worry about her crashing every time she comes home."
"She crashes every time she comes here?" Kiyone asks in astonishment. She looks around the room and everyone nods. "Well I remember that she was a little clumsy but never that bad!"
The door to Washu's lab opens and Mihoshi runs out. She takes one look at Kiyone and bursts into tears while running to her partner. "Kiyone! It's you, it's really you!" She embraces her partner in a giant hug. "Oh when I thought that you had died, I was so sad! You were such a great partner!"
Kiyone pats Mihoshi awkwardly on her head, all the while saying, "It's all right Mihoshi, I'm fine. Actually I have to thank you for what you did."
Mihoshi let go of her partner and pulled away from her, tears still streaming down her face. "Thank me? Why?"
"After you accidentally knocked me into that energy pit, I got stuck far away and had to wait for someone to come and rescue me. It took them a long time, but when they did, I worked harder than I ever had to regain my position in the GP. In no time, I not only got my old spot back, but I was then promoted to Lieutenant!"
Mihoshi stopped crying and her eyes started to light up. "Really?"
Kiyone was now smiling. "Yes Mihoshi. And now I'm back to be your partner."
Mihoshi started to smile too. "Oh that's great Kiyone!" she then looked around the room, "do you know who everybody is?"
"Yes Mihoshi, I was briefed on all of the residents of this house while I was on my way here."
Yosho stood up. "Well now that that is settled, let's all settle down and finish dinner."
Everyone sat down, they all had to sit a little closer to each other to make room for Kiyone, who sat next to Mihoshi. After that, dinner went along nicely, Mihoshi and Kiyone recapped on what each have been doing lately. Sasami still giggled each time Ryoko took a bite of her cooking. The ex-pirate was definitely enjoying the ability to taste.
Yosho finished and stood up. "Tenchi," he started, "meet me outside by the lake when you are finished, I need to have a talk with you."
Tenchi looked up at his grandfather, worried. "Uh, sure grandpa. I should be out in a few minutes."
"Very well," he replied as he walked out of the house.
Within a few minutes, Tenchi finished his dinner. He put his plate into the kitchen and walked to the front door to have the talk with his grandfather. He yelled out, "See you guys later!" as he ran out the front door.
Kiyone watched him thoughtfully. She turned back to everyone while asking, "So, he is the guy who can create the Lighthawk Wings?"
Ayeka looked up from her meal. "Yes he is."
"Wow, that is amazing."
"Yeah," Ryoko said dreamily, "he sure is."
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"So grandpa, what do you want to talk to me about?"
"I wanted to talk to you about your decision with the girls."
Tenchi stopped in his tracks. He didn't expect his grandfather to talk to him about that. "Uh, why do you want to talk about that grandpa?"
Yosho stopped walking also to turn around and face his grandson. "Because I know that you have come up with a decision. I don't know what it is and I don't want to know."
"B...but grandpa, how did you know that I came up with a decision?"
Yosho smiled lightly. "Whatever else could be occupying your mind so much that you need to meditate to try to come up with a solution?"
Tenchi smiled rather guiltily as he and Yosho began to walk again. "Yeah, you got me there."
"Any way, I don't want you to reveal you decision to anyone yet."
"What!? Why not grandpa?"
Yosho stopped to look at his grandson very seriously. "Because Tenchi, the time is not right. I am glad that you have finally begun to explore your feelings and emotions for the girls but you must not decide as of yet."
"But when can I grandpa?"
"Trust me Tenchi, when the time comes, you will know."
Tenchi scratched the back of his head. "Okay grandpa, if you say so."
"Thank you for understanding Tenchi. Any way, how about that Kiyone? She's cute!"
"Grandpa!"
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"So tell me Princess Ayeka, do you like it here?"
"Well at first I wasn't very happy at the thought of being stuck here on this remote planet, but I soon adjusted and I like to think of this place as my home away from home. Sure I have some chores that I have to do, but I also have a lot of time to myself to relax and enjoy life."
"Do you miss being at Jurai?"
"Sometimes. I do like the thought of being waited on hand and foot, but I also have a lot of responsibilities while in Jurai. I am constantly being taught how to look and how to act and how to be a perfect ruler. It can be quite frustrating at times."
Kiyone and Ayeka were sitting on the living room couch. Kiyone was very interested in trying to get to know everyone in the house since everyone, well besides Nobuyuki, has an interesting past and/or special powers.
"And what about your little sister Princess Sasami? How does she like it here?"
"Oh she loves it here! She was the one that made the dinner we all just ate!"
Kiyone looked astonished. "She made dinner? It was delicious!"
Ayeka laughed lightly at the GP officer. "Yes, my little sister is quite the cook. By cooking for us, I think that it makes her feel needed and important. We all do our fair share of work and chores around the house, like one big happy family!"
Kiyone smiles at the crown princess. "It sounds very nice here Princess Ayeka."
"Please," Ayeka interrupted, "just call me Ayeka, there is no need for formalities here. Like I said, we are all family.
"Oh sure Prin...I mean Ayeka."
Ayeka smiled. "That's better."
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"Hey Washu, watcha doing?"
"Hello Mihoshi, I am running a few tests on Ryoko to check on her new sense of taste."
"Oh, sounds interesting, can I stay and watch?"
"Only as long as you don't touch anything."
"What," the bubblehead asks, "like this?" She then pushes the closest button to her.
"NO! DON'T TOUCH THAT!" Washu screams as a machine blows up next to her.
"Oops! I can fix it!" Mihoshi yells as she gets ready to push any and every button near her. Suddenly, she is encased in a giant bubble of green goop.
Washu starts to laugh in triumph. "Dr. Clay gave me that idea! Now out with you!" she proclaims as she pushes the goop with Mihoshi trapped inside out of her lab.
Once Mihoshi is out, Washu turns back to Ryoko. "Now that she's out, I can get back to business." She starts to type away on her holo-computer and several small probes start to go over Ryoko's body. "So my little Ryoko," the little genius starts, "how did you enjoy tasting?"
Ryoko grins where her fangs poke out. "It was amazing! I never knew how good Sasami's cooking was! Now I have another reason to enjoy meals besides flirting with Tenchi!"
Both women burst out laughing.
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Sasami and Ryo-Ohki were in the princess' room looking through some clothes that Nobuyuki had bought for Ryo-Ohki a few days ago. Ryo-Ohki picked up a very pretty kimono, similar to some of Ayeka's. "Sasami, what do you think of this?"
"Oh Ryo-Ohki, that looks beautiful!" Sasami said in awe, "It looks like one of Ayeka's!"
"Yeah, I saw it and really liked it."
Sasami gave her friend a sly grin. "So, you want to look good for Tenchi?"
Ryo-Ohki began to blush furiously as the little princess laughed
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Tenchi and Yosho just walked back into the house. The sight that met their eyes was Ayeka and Kiyone sitting down on the couch having a nice conversation.
"Brother Yosho, Lord Tenchi, you were not out for very long!"
"Yes Ayeka, I only wanted to discuss something with Tenchi. Speaking of which, Tenchi, please give Miss Kiyone a tour of the rest of the grounds."
Ayeka narrowed her eyes at her brother, who gave her a corny smile.
"Huh? Oh, okay grandpa. Miss Kiyone?"
Kiyone stands up and walks towards Tenchi. "Just call me Kiyone, okay?"
Tenchi smiled awkwardly. "All right." He then led Kiyone out of the house for a tour of the entire Masaki Residence.
Ayeka's head shot up towards Yosho. "Brother, what was that all about?"
Yosho sat down next to Ayeka, trying to look confused. "What are you talking about Ayeka?"
The crown princess' temper was quickly rising. Her face was scrunching up in obvious anger. "Are you trying to get Tenchi together with her?"
Yosho scratched the back of his head, looking confused. "Who?"
Ayeka stood up, her anger getting the better of her. "You know who I'm talking about! That Kiyone woman!"
Yosho shrugged his shoulders. "I'm not trying to do anything, I just want Tenchi to give our new houseguest a tour. It only seems proper."
Ayeka was about to say something, when the door to Washu's lab opened and out poured a giant green glob. Both Yosho and Ayeka backed away, thinking that it was another one of Washu's inventions. As soon as the door shut, the green goop disappeared; leaving Mihoshi sprawled on the floor. She quickly gets up and dusts herself off. "Oh my, what just happened to me? Oh well," she stopped to yawn very loudly, "I'm getting kinda tired, I'm gonna take a short nap." And she walked up the stairs to her room.
"How much sleep does she need in a day?" Ayeka asks to her self out loud. She turns back to the couch to talk to her brother, only to find that her isn't there. She does a quick look around the room and sees him trying to sneak off into the kitchen without her noticing. "Brother!" She screams at him.
Yosho jumps and turns to Ayeka, smiling awkwardly. "I was...well...I uh...need to attend to business at the shrine so if you excuse me..." he trailed off as he began to walk to the kitchen, towards the back exit.
"Oh you are not getting off that easily Yosho," she yelled angrily at him, "I am not through with you yet!"
Yosho moaned lightly as her sulked his way back to the couch.
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"Wow, this place is amazing!" Kiyone said in awe as Tenchi led her into a high clearing that showed off the entire grounds in its all of its splendor.
"Yeah," Tenchi started looking thoughtful, "I like to come here sometimes and think, I find it peaceful and relaxing."
Kiyone was still gazing down at the grounds. 'I must admit,' she thought to herself, 'for a relatively remote and unknown planet, this place is quite beautiful!'
Tenchi was watching Kiyone with interest. 'Man,' he thought while eyeing her, 'she is very pretty.' Tenchi then realized that he was staring at her, and quickly looked away. He scolded himself lightly for staring at her.
Kiyone turned back to Tenchi, who was acting kind of awkward. She chuckled to herself when she noticed that he seemed to not try to look at her. 'And why not? I am very attractive,' she thought with a small grin.
Tenchi glanced back at her and saw that she was now looking at him. He went rigid and blushed, causing her to giggle at him. "So, let's continue with the tour," he spat out, trying to regain himself.
"Hey Tenchi, what's that?" Kiyone asked as she pointed towards the largest tree in the forest.
"Oh, that's my grandpa's former spaceship tree Funaho."
"Wow, a Jurai tree? I've never seen one before. Can we go down and see it?"
Tenchi smiled warmly at her. "Sure, let's go."
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"Cool, so everything's okay?"
"Yes Ryoko, I've gone over you several times, everything is fine. Your sense of taste is functioning properly."
Ryoko jumped off of the operating table she was just laying on, looking happy. "Great! I'm going back into the house, you coming?"
"Not yet, I still need to go over a few things. I'll be out soon."
"Okay, later Mom."
Washu looked up from her monitor smiling. "I love it when you call me 'Mom,' it makes me feel so special!"
Ryoko rolled her eyes. She says, "Whatever," as she walks out of the lab.
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"This tree is so huge!" Kiyone exclaimed as she walked up to Funaho.
"Yeah, Ayeka once told me that Jurai trees can be humongous, plus it never looses its leaves in the winter."
"It's beautiful," Kiyone said as she placed her hands on Yosho's tree.
"I know something that is more beautiful," Tenchi says while watching the GP officer.
Kiyone's head snapped towards Tenchi. She asks, "What did you just say?" while beginning to turn red.
Tenchi went rigid again as he blushed even more than earlier. 'Did I say that out loud?' Tenchi thought to himself. "Well I...ur...I think that I have some chores to do right now, I hope you enjoyed the tour Mis...I mean Kiyone," Tenchi said hurriedly as he stumbles backwards. He then turns around and runs towards the shrine.
Kiyone begins to giggle again. "I think that I'm going to like this place a lot," she softly spoke as she began to walk to the shrine.
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"Well it looks like our agent has made it into the house with little trouble Lady Tokimi."
"Yes it does D3, and it appears that she is warming up to Tsunami's Knight. This could prove interesting. Please leave me D3, I need to recollect my thoughts."
"As you wish, Lady Tokimi."
To be continued...
Author's notes: A new woman, a new love? Things are getting really interesting in the Masaki household.
Questions or comments? E-mail me at: lighthawkdemon@yahoo.com
Next episode: New Friends, New...Romances?
Disclaimer: This episode of Tenchi Muyo! is of my own creation. I do not own any portion of Tenchi Muyo. "Tenchi Muyo!" and all related characters, names, etc. are ©1992-2003 AIC Inc. and Pioneer LDC. All rights reserved.
Note: This episode takes place shortly after the events of Tenchi Muyo! Special Episode: Here Comes Jurai, Part Two.
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Of Happiness and Sorrow
Episode 7:
Kiyone Joins the party!
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"Greetings, I am Detective First-Class Mihoshi's new partner, Lieutenant Kiyone Makibi."
Tenchi took a step back. "Partner?"
Kiyone smiled at the boy who opened the door. 'He's kinda cute,' she thought to herself. "Yes, I was just reassigned to be Detective Mihoshi's partner earlier."
Tenchi frowned at her. "Um," he started, "how did you get here before Mihoshi did?"
"I was near your area when I was given my reassignment. My Commander has informed me that Detective Mihoshi will be here shortly."
Tenchi smiled at her. "Oh, well come on in, we are all eating dinner. Are you hungry?"
"I am a little, thank you very much sir." Kiyone followed Tenchi into the dining room. She was met by a large group of people, most not from this planet. Though she was briefed on all of the people, it was still quite a sight of people all in one room.
"Ah Tenchi," Nobuyuki started as he saw Tenchi walk in with Kiyone, "You brought in a very pretty young lady, good job!"
Kiyone blushed lightly, but she held her composure as she said, "I am Lieutenant Kiyone Makibi, Detective First-Class Mihoshi's new partner."
Everyone looked up, surprised. Ryoko spoke up, "You're Mihoshi's new partner? I give you two weeks before you run away from here screaming."
Everyone began to laugh, but quickly turned their laughs into hacking coughs. Kiyone didn't look phased. "I have served with Detective Mihoshi before and I am well aware of how she is."
Everyone looked even more surprised. "You've served with her before?" started Washu, "are you sure that you didn't get hit in the head and suffer from some sort of amnesia?"
Tenchi had to cover his mouth with his hand and look away while leaning against the wall to prevent himself from laughing as hard as he could. Everyone else covered their faces and shook uncontrollably. After a couple of seconds, Ayeka regained herself and frowned lightly. "Kiyone, Kiyone, I think Mihoshi has mentioned you before." Her eyes suddenly got wide. "Yes! I remember! You were her partner in her story about some sort of ultra- energy or something like that."
Sasami stood up. "Oh yeah, I remember that story!" She then turns to Kiyone. "She said that you died when you fell into the energy pit."
Kiyone frowned lightly at the little princess. "No I didn't die, but I was stuck on top of the remains of the evil scientist's ship until I was found and rescued."
Suddenly the sound of a ship landing nearby diverts everyone's attention. They all look up and the entire house vibrates as the ship gets closer. Everyone except Washu and Kiyone cringe slightly as they prepare for the crash but suddenly, the rumbling stops. Washu smiles. "Well, it looks like my invention works. We don't have to worry about her crashing every time she comes home."
"She crashes every time she comes here?" Kiyone asks in astonishment. She looks around the room and everyone nods. "Well I remember that she was a little clumsy but never that bad!"
The door to Washu's lab opens and Mihoshi runs out. She takes one look at Kiyone and bursts into tears while running to her partner. "Kiyone! It's you, it's really you!" She embraces her partner in a giant hug. "Oh when I thought that you had died, I was so sad! You were such a great partner!"
Kiyone pats Mihoshi awkwardly on her head, all the while saying, "It's all right Mihoshi, I'm fine. Actually I have to thank you for what you did."
Mihoshi let go of her partner and pulled away from her, tears still streaming down her face. "Thank me? Why?"
"After you accidentally knocked me into that energy pit, I got stuck far away and had to wait for someone to come and rescue me. It took them a long time, but when they did, I worked harder than I ever had to regain my position in the GP. In no time, I not only got my old spot back, but I was then promoted to Lieutenant!"
Mihoshi stopped crying and her eyes started to light up. "Really?"
Kiyone was now smiling. "Yes Mihoshi. And now I'm back to be your partner."
Mihoshi started to smile too. "Oh that's great Kiyone!" she then looked around the room, "do you know who everybody is?"
"Yes Mihoshi, I was briefed on all of the residents of this house while I was on my way here."
Yosho stood up. "Well now that that is settled, let's all settle down and finish dinner."
Everyone sat down, they all had to sit a little closer to each other to make room for Kiyone, who sat next to Mihoshi. After that, dinner went along nicely, Mihoshi and Kiyone recapped on what each have been doing lately. Sasami still giggled each time Ryoko took a bite of her cooking. The ex-pirate was definitely enjoying the ability to taste.
Yosho finished and stood up. "Tenchi," he started, "meet me outside by the lake when you are finished, I need to have a talk with you."
Tenchi looked up at his grandfather, worried. "Uh, sure grandpa. I should be out in a few minutes."
"Very well," he replied as he walked out of the house.
Within a few minutes, Tenchi finished his dinner. He put his plate into the kitchen and walked to the front door to have the talk with his grandfather. He yelled out, "See you guys later!" as he ran out the front door.
Kiyone watched him thoughtfully. She turned back to everyone while asking, "So, he is the guy who can create the Lighthawk Wings?"
Ayeka looked up from her meal. "Yes he is."
"Wow, that is amazing."
"Yeah," Ryoko said dreamily, "he sure is."
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"So grandpa, what do you want to talk to me about?"
"I wanted to talk to you about your decision with the girls."
Tenchi stopped in his tracks. He didn't expect his grandfather to talk to him about that. "Uh, why do you want to talk about that grandpa?"
Yosho stopped walking also to turn around and face his grandson. "Because I know that you have come up with a decision. I don't know what it is and I don't want to know."
"B...but grandpa, how did you know that I came up with a decision?"
Yosho smiled lightly. "Whatever else could be occupying your mind so much that you need to meditate to try to come up with a solution?"
Tenchi smiled rather guiltily as he and Yosho began to walk again. "Yeah, you got me there."
"Any way, I don't want you to reveal you decision to anyone yet."
"What!? Why not grandpa?"
Yosho stopped to look at his grandson very seriously. "Because Tenchi, the time is not right. I am glad that you have finally begun to explore your feelings and emotions for the girls but you must not decide as of yet."
"But when can I grandpa?"
"Trust me Tenchi, when the time comes, you will know."
Tenchi scratched the back of his head. "Okay grandpa, if you say so."
"Thank you for understanding Tenchi. Any way, how about that Kiyone? She's cute!"
"Grandpa!"
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"So tell me Princess Ayeka, do you like it here?"
"Well at first I wasn't very happy at the thought of being stuck here on this remote planet, but I soon adjusted and I like to think of this place as my home away from home. Sure I have some chores that I have to do, but I also have a lot of time to myself to relax and enjoy life."
"Do you miss being at Jurai?"
"Sometimes. I do like the thought of being waited on hand and foot, but I also have a lot of responsibilities while in Jurai. I am constantly being taught how to look and how to act and how to be a perfect ruler. It can be quite frustrating at times."
Kiyone and Ayeka were sitting on the living room couch. Kiyone was very interested in trying to get to know everyone in the house since everyone, well besides Nobuyuki, has an interesting past and/or special powers.
"And what about your little sister Princess Sasami? How does she like it here?"
"Oh she loves it here! She was the one that made the dinner we all just ate!"
Kiyone looked astonished. "She made dinner? It was delicious!"
Ayeka laughed lightly at the GP officer. "Yes, my little sister is quite the cook. By cooking for us, I think that it makes her feel needed and important. We all do our fair share of work and chores around the house, like one big happy family!"
Kiyone smiles at the crown princess. "It sounds very nice here Princess Ayeka."
"Please," Ayeka interrupted, "just call me Ayeka, there is no need for formalities here. Like I said, we are all family.
"Oh sure Prin...I mean Ayeka."
Ayeka smiled. "That's better."
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"Hey Washu, watcha doing?"
"Hello Mihoshi, I am running a few tests on Ryoko to check on her new sense of taste."
"Oh, sounds interesting, can I stay and watch?"
"Only as long as you don't touch anything."
"What," the bubblehead asks, "like this?" She then pushes the closest button to her.
"NO! DON'T TOUCH THAT!" Washu screams as a machine blows up next to her.
"Oops! I can fix it!" Mihoshi yells as she gets ready to push any and every button near her. Suddenly, she is encased in a giant bubble of green goop.
Washu starts to laugh in triumph. "Dr. Clay gave me that idea! Now out with you!" she proclaims as she pushes the goop with Mihoshi trapped inside out of her lab.
Once Mihoshi is out, Washu turns back to Ryoko. "Now that she's out, I can get back to business." She starts to type away on her holo-computer and several small probes start to go over Ryoko's body. "So my little Ryoko," the little genius starts, "how did you enjoy tasting?"
Ryoko grins where her fangs poke out. "It was amazing! I never knew how good Sasami's cooking was! Now I have another reason to enjoy meals besides flirting with Tenchi!"
Both women burst out laughing.
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Sasami and Ryo-Ohki were in the princess' room looking through some clothes that Nobuyuki had bought for Ryo-Ohki a few days ago. Ryo-Ohki picked up a very pretty kimono, similar to some of Ayeka's. "Sasami, what do you think of this?"
"Oh Ryo-Ohki, that looks beautiful!" Sasami said in awe, "It looks like one of Ayeka's!"
"Yeah, I saw it and really liked it."
Sasami gave her friend a sly grin. "So, you want to look good for Tenchi?"
Ryo-Ohki began to blush furiously as the little princess laughed
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Tenchi and Yosho just walked back into the house. The sight that met their eyes was Ayeka and Kiyone sitting down on the couch having a nice conversation.
"Brother Yosho, Lord Tenchi, you were not out for very long!"
"Yes Ayeka, I only wanted to discuss something with Tenchi. Speaking of which, Tenchi, please give Miss Kiyone a tour of the rest of the grounds."
Ayeka narrowed her eyes at her brother, who gave her a corny smile.
"Huh? Oh, okay grandpa. Miss Kiyone?"
Kiyone stands up and walks towards Tenchi. "Just call me Kiyone, okay?"
Tenchi smiled awkwardly. "All right." He then led Kiyone out of the house for a tour of the entire Masaki Residence.
Ayeka's head shot up towards Yosho. "Brother, what was that all about?"
Yosho sat down next to Ayeka, trying to look confused. "What are you talking about Ayeka?"
The crown princess' temper was quickly rising. Her face was scrunching up in obvious anger. "Are you trying to get Tenchi together with her?"
Yosho scratched the back of his head, looking confused. "Who?"
Ayeka stood up, her anger getting the better of her. "You know who I'm talking about! That Kiyone woman!"
Yosho shrugged his shoulders. "I'm not trying to do anything, I just want Tenchi to give our new houseguest a tour. It only seems proper."
Ayeka was about to say something, when the door to Washu's lab opened and out poured a giant green glob. Both Yosho and Ayeka backed away, thinking that it was another one of Washu's inventions. As soon as the door shut, the green goop disappeared; leaving Mihoshi sprawled on the floor. She quickly gets up and dusts herself off. "Oh my, what just happened to me? Oh well," she stopped to yawn very loudly, "I'm getting kinda tired, I'm gonna take a short nap." And she walked up the stairs to her room.
"How much sleep does she need in a day?" Ayeka asks to her self out loud. She turns back to the couch to talk to her brother, only to find that her isn't there. She does a quick look around the room and sees him trying to sneak off into the kitchen without her noticing. "Brother!" She screams at him.
Yosho jumps and turns to Ayeka, smiling awkwardly. "I was...well...I uh...need to attend to business at the shrine so if you excuse me..." he trailed off as he began to walk to the kitchen, towards the back exit.
"Oh you are not getting off that easily Yosho," she yelled angrily at him, "I am not through with you yet!"
Yosho moaned lightly as her sulked his way back to the couch.
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"Wow, this place is amazing!" Kiyone said in awe as Tenchi led her into a high clearing that showed off the entire grounds in its all of its splendor.
"Yeah," Tenchi started looking thoughtful, "I like to come here sometimes and think, I find it peaceful and relaxing."
Kiyone was still gazing down at the grounds. 'I must admit,' she thought to herself, 'for a relatively remote and unknown planet, this place is quite beautiful!'
Tenchi was watching Kiyone with interest. 'Man,' he thought while eyeing her, 'she is very pretty.' Tenchi then realized that he was staring at her, and quickly looked away. He scolded himself lightly for staring at her.
Kiyone turned back to Tenchi, who was acting kind of awkward. She chuckled to herself when she noticed that he seemed to not try to look at her. 'And why not? I am very attractive,' she thought with a small grin.
Tenchi glanced back at her and saw that she was now looking at him. He went rigid and blushed, causing her to giggle at him. "So, let's continue with the tour," he spat out, trying to regain himself.
"Hey Tenchi, what's that?" Kiyone asked as she pointed towards the largest tree in the forest.
"Oh, that's my grandpa's former spaceship tree Funaho."
"Wow, a Jurai tree? I've never seen one before. Can we go down and see it?"
Tenchi smiled warmly at her. "Sure, let's go."
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"Cool, so everything's okay?"
"Yes Ryoko, I've gone over you several times, everything is fine. Your sense of taste is functioning properly."
Ryoko jumped off of the operating table she was just laying on, looking happy. "Great! I'm going back into the house, you coming?"
"Not yet, I still need to go over a few things. I'll be out soon."
"Okay, later Mom."
Washu looked up from her monitor smiling. "I love it when you call me 'Mom,' it makes me feel so special!"
Ryoko rolled her eyes. She says, "Whatever," as she walks out of the lab.
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"This tree is so huge!" Kiyone exclaimed as she walked up to Funaho.
"Yeah, Ayeka once told me that Jurai trees can be humongous, plus it never looses its leaves in the winter."
"It's beautiful," Kiyone said as she placed her hands on Yosho's tree.
"I know something that is more beautiful," Tenchi says while watching the GP officer.
Kiyone's head snapped towards Tenchi. She asks, "What did you just say?" while beginning to turn red.
Tenchi went rigid again as he blushed even more than earlier. 'Did I say that out loud?' Tenchi thought to himself. "Well I...ur...I think that I have some chores to do right now, I hope you enjoyed the tour Mis...I mean Kiyone," Tenchi said hurriedly as he stumbles backwards. He then turns around and runs towards the shrine.
Kiyone begins to giggle again. "I think that I'm going to like this place a lot," she softly spoke as she began to walk to the shrine.
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"Well it looks like our agent has made it into the house with little trouble Lady Tokimi."
"Yes it does D3, and it appears that she is warming up to Tsunami's Knight. This could prove interesting. Please leave me D3, I need to recollect my thoughts."
"As you wish, Lady Tokimi."
To be continued...
Author's notes: A new woman, a new love? Things are getting really interesting in the Masaki household.
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