Mahoromatic – New Beginnings
By Dr. Memory
(AKA Carl A. Potaczala)
Disclaimer
Mahoromatic and all associated characters are the property of Gainax, TBS, Pioneer LDC and the character creators, Ditama and Nakayama. This story is not written for personal profit, but as a tribute to a wonderful story that I think ended poorly and knowing that as long as I write, Mahoro lives. Any other characters are property of their respective copyright holders, not me.
Episode 6: The Maid's Weekend Off
Show opens with the regular theme
Episode opens outside of the Misato home. Suguru is leaving for school, lunch in hand. Mahoro is with him to see him off.
Mahoro: Have a good day at school Suguru.
Suguru: I will. I'll come home right after school to pick up my things for the weekend.
Mahoro: I will make sure everything is ready for you. (As Suguru begins to walk down the street) Have a good day.
Suguru: Thank you, Mahoro.
Suguru begins to walk to school, thinking to himself
Suguru: She never mentioned anything about what happened yesterday to me this morning. Kiyomi-kun's magazine was still on my desk. I probably should not have just left it there this morning. What was I thinking.? I told her that I want to spend the rest of my life with her… and she said that she wants to be with me. Not that that would be a bad thing, but I really don't understand why I'm feeling the way I am. Maybe this weekend away will help me to clear my head. The hug and kiss last night from her felt so good. And spending the rest of my life with her… hmmm…
Voice from behind: Misato-kun!
Suguru turns to see that it is Ryuga and Sera walking behind him.
Suguru: Good morning, Ryuga-sensei… Good morning, Sera-san
Sera: Good morning, Misato-kun.
Ryuga: Good morning. Do you mind if we walk with you?
Suguru: No, not at all.
Scene shifts to Mahoro as she is re-entering the house. She is surprised to see that Slash is waiting for her inside.
Mahoro: You should be with Suguru. He is supposed to be guarded at all times.
Slash: Ryuga-san and Sera-san are with him. I think he will be safe. I thought that you might like someone to talk to though.
Mahoro: So you heard our conversation yesterday?
Slash:Not that I was deliberately spying on you, but yes.
Mahoro: I don't know what to think or what to do. When I was in battle, my decision making process was flawless. But when Suguru said that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me, I had no idea what to say… what to do… how to react. And then the words "I love you" and "I will stay with you forever" just came flowing out. I couldn't stop it.
Slash: But is that how you feel?
Mahoro: I don't know. I've never experienced this kind of feeling before. I do know one thing though… I will stay with him willingly.
Slash: Do you realize that your lifespan is far longer now than Suguru's. You will live long after he dies. And you would out live his children, and his children's children.
Mahoro: Children! Oh my… That is something I had never even considered. The idea of Suguru and I having children.
Slash: Mahoro-san, I think you have been looking at too many of Misato-kun's ecchi magazines.
Mahoro: That's not what I'm talking about. Could I even have a child? Oh! (blushing) and there is that matter.
Slash: (Slash snickers at what Mahoro must be visualizing; after a moment of Mahoro glaring at Slash) I must say though, for someone Suguru-kun's age, he sounded quite sincere about his feelings.
Mahoro: With everything he has been through in his life, he is mature far beyond his years.
Slash: That he is, but that still leaves the question… what are you going to do?
Mahoro: I don't know… but he will be away for the weekend… and it will give us both time to think. By the way, will you be going with him to the memorial?
Slash: Yes. I wonder if he realizes that he is under constant guard?
Mahoro: I think he realizes more than you know.
Slash: Most certainly. Well I must return to my duties. I will see you before we leave.
Mahoro: Take care. (Slash exits. Talking to herself) What am I going to do? Maybe Suguru will feel differently after he has had some time to think about what he said? I did once say that I wanted to dedicate my remaining time to him, and I still wish to do that. But… things have changed… or have they really? Doing my chores will help clear my mind. (Mahoro takes a deep breath and stands tall) To work!
Scene cuts to school yard where Kiyomi, Hamaji, Rin, Miyuki and Chizu are waiting for Suguru. Ryuga and Sera continue as Suguru stops to talk to his friends.
Suguru: (To Ryuga) I will talk with you later sensei. Have a good day. (To his friends) Good morning all.
All: (Somewhat but not really quite in unison) Good morning Suguru-kun.
Kiyomi: Good morning Suguru-kun. What was that all about?
Suguru: Sensei and I were talking about when Minawa-chan would be returning.
Hamaji: Has he heard news? Is she OK?
Suguru: He will be leaving soon after the start of summer break to go and bring her home. It will take about a week for the round trip. From the reports Sensei has heard, Minawa-chan is doing fine and can't wait to come back home.
Hamaji: I wish that I could go with him when he goes to get her.
Rin: Ah! What a love sick fool.
Kiyomi: Well did Mahoro-san find it?
Suguru: Yes, she found it. I guess it wasn't much of a challenge.
Miyuki: You see, I told you she would find it.
Kiyomi: Another treasure lost.
Suguru: Well, not exactly.
Miyuki: Huh!
Suguru: When I left this morning, it was still on my desk where she had left it.
Rin: Sounds like Mahoro is getting soft.
Suguru: We talked about it for a while, but she didn't confiscate it… Let's get going or we'll be late.
Suguru begins to walk away. Everyone else is just looking at each other in wonder for a moment and then begin to follow Suguru to class.
Scene shifts to Mahoro, who is gathering Suguru's travel bag for the weekend. She looks over to the Suguru's desk and sees the magazine lying where she had left it the night before. Mahoro walks over to the desk, picks it up and begins to page through it. She stops at one quite revealing picture and looks for a moment.
Mahoro: Suguru said he thought that I was more beautiful than the girls in his magazines. I still don't understand.
The sound of a door opening can be heard.
Suguru: Mahoro… Mahoro… I'm home.
Mahoro quickly closes the magazine and replaces it on the desk
Mahoro: I'm in your room getting your travel bag.
Suguru: (Coming into his room with his book bag) You didn't have to do that Mahoro… (Noticing the magazine on the desk) Oh! I'm sorry. I should have returned that to Kiyomi-kun today.
Mahoro: That's OK. I don't really approve, but… after our talk yesterday, I guess I don't feel as… threatened. (Mahoro thinks for a moment) Suguru, what did you mean when you said that I was as beautiful as the girls in your magazines?
Suguru: (Smiling) Mahoro, you have a great body… a lovely face… a beautiful smile… you could easily be a model, but most important thing is… You're Mahoro and that makes you more beautiful than anyone.
Mahoro: (Blushing and giggling) Thank you Suguru.
Suguru: Well I better get ready to go.
Mahoro: Oh! I made something for you to eat on the train.
Suguru: Ah, no one has told you yet.
Mahoro: Told me what?
Suguru: When I got out of school today, there was a car waiting. Commander Hayato is going to the memorial service also and I will ride with him. It appears that they really don't want me taking the train. Although I'm positive that commander would not mind some of your cooking on the trip.
Mahoro and Suguru exit the room and Mahoro goes to the kitchen to retrieve the "snack". She returns with the package, which is quite large, probably enough to feed four or five people. They both walk to the door, but before Suguru can open it, Mahoro stops him.
Mahoro: Suguru, please take care of yourself.
Mahoro stands for an awkward moment, then places the snack package on the floor and then throws her arms around Suguru. Suguru follows suit.
Mahoro: I love you. (Mahoro gives him a big kiss)
Suguru: I love you, too.
They hug for a moment more. When they finally break apart…
Mahoro: I will miss you.
Suguru: I will miss you also.
Suguru opens the door, walking outside. Mahoro retrieves the snack and follows. They walk down to the gate where the car is waiting. Just before getting to the car, Suguru stops.
Suguru: Slash, are you going to ride with us and keep us company, or are you just going to hide in the shadows for the whole weekend.
Slash appears out of the shadows, looking at Suguru with some surprise.
Slash: How long have you known?
Suguru: Since I was released from the hospital.
Slash and Mahoro look at each other and Mahoro begins to laugh.
Slash: It's not funny!
Suguru: Slash, it's just that during the time I was blind in the hospital, I became far more sensitive in other ways. Come on Slash. It will be nice to talk with you.
Commander Hayato sticks his head out of the window
Hayato: Good day, Mahoro-san, You are looking particularly lovely today.
Mahoro: (Blushing slightly) Thank you commander.
Suguru and Slash get into the car and Mahoro hands in the snack pack.
Mahoro: Please take good care of my Suguru.
Hayato: We will do that.
Suguru: (Calling out from the car) Enjoy your weekend, Mahoro
Mahoro: I will do my best.
Mahoro steps away from the car and the car pulls away. Mahoro waves.
Mahoro: Well then I guess I better figure out what I'm going to do for the rest of the weekend.
Scene shifts to Mahoro walking with her bath things.
Mahoro: (To herself) I never realized how difficult it is to cook for one when you are used to cooking for more. And it is much easier to decide what to cook when you are making someone else's favorite food. (Deep sigh) A nice relaxing bath will be nice. Maybe Shikijo-sensei will be there. I would like to talk to her.
Mahoro arrives at the bath house. Miyuki is working the desk.
Miyuki: Good evening, Mahoro-san.
Mahoro: Good evening Miyuki-chan.
Miyuki: Where is Suguru-kun?
Mahoro: Oh! He didn't tell you. He is off you a memorial service at the Buddhist temple for the weekend, so I… ah… have the weekend off.
Miyuki: That's great. Come in and relax. Rin-chan and Chizu-chan are in the bath already. Shikijo-sensei will more than likely be here soon. When my father is finished eating, I will join you. Some girl talk will be nice.
Mahoro: Thank you very much.
Mahoro enters the locker area and undresses. Once she is undressed, she washes down and proceeds to the bath area. Chizu is the first to spot her.
Chizu: Hi, Mahoro-san
Rin: (Looking up) Hello, Mahoro-san
Mahoro: Hello, Rin-chan… Chizu-chan…
Rin: Is Suguru-kun here?
Mahoro: (Entering the bath) No, he is at a memorial service for the weekend. So I came here. I enjoyed it so much the last time, I thought I would like to come back again.
Rin: Miyuki-chan says that the first time you were here, you and Shikijo-sensei were almost deep roasted in the sauna.
Mahoro: (Laughing) I don't know how much longer sensei would have held out, but during training I was in much hotter places for weeks at a time.
Chizu: May I ask you a question Mahoro-san?
Mahoro: Sure.
Chizu: Where did you learn to cook, or…were you… ahhh… programmed to be that good?
Mahoro: (Smiling broadly) No I wasn't programmed. I had to learn the same way everyone does. The only advantage I have is that I can remember perfectly every detail of a recipe, and if I watch someone cook, I can reproduce their actions, but I learned from the command center chefs during the times between missions. Anybody can do it.
Rin: Everyone except me. I can't even make ice cubes without setting off a smoke detector.
Chizu: I bet Mahoro-san could teach you. I bet Mahoro-san would make a good teacher.
Miyuki enters the bath.
Miyuki: Father finally finished his dinner, so I have the rest of the night off. Mahoro-san, I have a question for you, before sensei gets here.
Chizu: Everyone has questions tonight.
Mahoro: Yes…
Miyuki: Suguru said that you found one of his ecchi magazines, but you didn't confiscate it like before. What's going on? We thought that you might finally break him of that habit.
Mahoro: (Blushing a bit when she thinks about everything that had happened the night before) No, I didn't confiscate it. Actually I didn't do anything with it. I just left it on his desk, but so did he.
Rin: What gives? You were always so gung-ho about ecchi being bad.
Mahoro: It's true. I still think ecchi is bad, but yesterday Suguru asked me why I thought it was bad. When I started to give him my standard lecture, he interrupted me and asked why I feel that way. Suddenly I began to think why and I could not come up with a better answer than that I felt threatened by it.
Miyuki: Threatened?
Mahoro: I always believed that everyone thought that the girls in those magazines were prettier because they had bigger breasts than me. That was really funny because I have faced enemies that could have destroyed me in an instant, but I never felt threatened by them.
Rin: So that was what made you change your mind about confiscating the magazine?
Mahoro: No, it was something else that he said. He said that he thought that all of us were more beautiful than any of the girls in the magazines, because we were something that none of those girls were… his friends.
Miyuki: Wow!
Rin: He really has changed.
Chizu: He really has grown up since you came into his life Mahoro-san.
Rin: So what are you going to do about the magazine?
Mahoro: At the moment, nothing.
Rin: Huh?
Mahoro: Actually, this is the first time I've found a magazine since we came back, and Kiyomi-kun brought it over. Suguru didn't even hide it very well, almost like he wanted me to find it. For the moment, I'm going to leave it on his desk.
There is the sound of an opening door, everyone turns to see that Shikijo-sensei has entered.
Shikijo: Good evening Ladies.
Rin, Miyuki & Chizu: Good evening, sensei.
Mahoro: Good evening, sensei.
Shikijo: (Noticing Mahoro) Good evening, Mahoro-san
Shikijo quietly enters the bath, sitting slightly apart from everyone.
Shikijo: (To Mahoro) I'm surprised to see you here. Where is Misato-kun?
Mahoro: He's away for the weekend at a temple service. I have the weekend off, but I'm not used to having nothing to do.
Rin: So Mahoro-san decided to come here.
Miyuki: I hope you two are going to behave yourself.
Mahoro: Don't worry, I'll behave.
Shikijo: Nothing to worry about from me either… although I do have one question for you, Mahoro-san.
Chizu: (Enthusiastically) Tonight is the night for everyone to ask Mahoro-san a question.
Rin and Miyuki give Chizu a sour stare and Chizu backs down.
Shikijo: Mahoro-san, why are you making lunch for me? Do you feel bad that I lost my job?
Mahoro: I do feel bad that you lost your job, but I guess the reason is that since Suguru and I came back, you've been a different person. I just felt like doing something nice for you… Oh by the way, you are all invited for dinner tomorrow night. I hope you will all come.
Rin: Sure
Miyuki: Thank-you. It will be nice to get away from my sisters for a while.
Chizu: Of course I'll be there. You're food is so yummy!
There is a bit of silence.
Mahoro: You are invited also sensei.
Shikijo: Thank you very much.
Close-up of Mahoro smiling.
Scene cuts to Rin, Chizu, Shikijo and Mahoro leaving the bath.
All: Good nightMiyuki-chan. Thank you so very much.
Mahoro: I will see you all tomorrow.
Rin and Chizu turn one way, but Mahoro continues walking with Shikijo.
Shikijo: Isn't your house the other way.
Mahoro: (Quietly) Yes… but I wanted to talk with you a bit.
Shikijo: Oh?
Mahoro: Sensei, what are you planning to do now?
Shikijo: Call me Saori. I won't be a sensei very much longer. I plan to go back to my apartment, maybe get some beer and drink. I don't get to party much now. I have to save my money.
Mahoro: (Quietly again) Would you like to go out and party? My treat.
Shikijo: Why?
Mahoro: While I was training and in service, most of my time was spent on the command ship. Even when we had leave, I usually didn't "party". I'd watch movies by myself or work with the ship's chef. I'd like to see what it's like to go out and do fun things.
Shikijo: (Laughing) You want fun things, I'll show you my idea of a fun night.
Cut to mid program break
Scene opens showing a Pachinko parlor with Mahoro and Shikijo at the far end of a line of machines.
Mahoro: So this is a Pachinko parlor. Ahhh… how does it work?
Shikijo: Just pick a machine and drop your tokens in. The machine does the rest.
Mahoro: Which one should I try?
Shikijo: (Walking to one particular machine) This is the machine I always play. (to herself) Although I've never won even a single token from it. (to Mahoro) If you're lucky, you can win big on it.
Scene shows Shikijo's face. In the background, the sound of a token being dropped into the machine, then the sound of a ball moving through the machine. Suddenly there is the sound of bells and falling tokens which seems to go on endlessly. The expression on Shikijo's face goes from one of a wicked smile to one of utter shock as tokens continue to fall from the machine.
The scene shifts to Mahoro standing in front of the machine with trays of tokens higher than Mahoro is tall, stacked to either side of her.
Shikijo: How… uhhh… how… I mean…. Uhhh
Mahoro: Playing Pachinko is fun.
Shikijo: Yeah fun. (With a bit of a growl in her voice) Fun watching someone else winning all those token.
Mahoro: (With a big smile) Here! (handing one of that stacks of trays to Saori) Thank you for the Pachinko lesson.
Shikijo: Eh? For me? Ah… You're really a nice girl, aren't you?
Mahoro: What are you trying to say?
Shikijo: Come on, let me give it a try tonight.
Shikijo begins to play, and winning (although not as big as Mahoro)
Scene shifts to image of two very large, full glasses of beer on a table. Image widens to show Shikijo and Mahoro sitting at the table.
Shikijo: I made ten time what I lost because of you, you lucky girl.
Mahoro: (Mahoro is staring at the glass (i.e. pitcher) of beer) I'm not sure gambling is the best way to make money.
Shikijo: Come on, don't get all preachy with me. I'm just trying to have fun on my day off, and you should too. Drink up.
Mahoro: If you say so.
Mahoro picks of the glass of beer and begins to drink, basically finishing it in one draw
Shikijo: (Eyes wide) Oh! Remind me to bet on you in a chugging contest. (Picking up her glass and trying to do the same as Mahoro.) (Calls out to the bartender) Two more. (To no one in particular) Let's really get wasted.
Scene shifts to some time later. The table has several of the large glasses on it (all empty) and Mahoro and Shikijo are walking away, somewhat leaning on each other for support.
Shikijo: Let's get more and head home before we sober up.
Scene shifts to Mahoro and Shikijo walking, carrying two bags each that are obviously full of beer.
Scene shifts to the two arriving at the Misato residence. The Phone is ringing.
Mahoro: (Answering the phone) Heelllloooo, Miiii-saaa-tooo residence.
Voice of Suguru: Is that you Mahoro?
Mahoro: Hi, Suguru
Voice of Suguru: Are you OK?
Mahoro: I'm just fine. My friend Saori-saaaaaan and I were out par—ty—ing.
Shikijo: (Standing next to Mahoro, yelling at the phone) Hi, Misato-kun!
Voice of Suguru: You sound like your drunk.
Mahoro: I'm not drunk. I've just had a couple of beers.
Shikijo: We're just getting started.
Mahoro: I'm just fine, Suguru. I'll talk to you later.
Voice of Suguru: I'll call tomorrow. Good night
Mahoro: Good night, Suguru
Shikijo: Good night Misato-kun.
Mahoro hangs up the phone. Shikijo hands a beer to Mahoro and opens one for herself.
Shikijo: Misato-kun is such a good boy. Ahhh
Mahoro: Stop thinking about Suguru that way!
Shikijo: A little jealous are we.
Mahoro: Ahhh… No… It's just that… You're so much older than him… and… and… you're his teacher.
Shikijo: Not even a little bit jealous? (Taking a swig of beer)
Mahoro: Ahhh… Ahhh… (Mahoro looks down) Sigh (Opens the beer and takes a deep drink of it) Maybe a little. He is very special to me.
Shikijo: It shows. It showed from the very first day. That's why I didn't like you. He is very special to me too.
Mahoro: But you're ten years older than Suguru. You must have lot's of men your age to choose from so that you don't have to lust after a teenager. You could have a date anytime.
Shikijo: (Taking a drink of beer and then shaking her head) I haven't been on a real date, or any relationship with a man, since my second year in junior high school when my breasts began to really get big.
Mahoro: Huh?
Shikijo: Most guys could not tell you the color of my hair after they met me. All they were after was a date with the big boobed bimbo. Most couldn't stop drooling long enough to tell me their name. But Misato-kun is different. He is always polite and respectful. And even though I know he enjoyed looking at my breast, he was never an animal about it. I always wished he was older. But when you came, I saw you as a threat. But things are different now.
Mahoro: How is that?
Shikijo: When you and he disappeared that day, my heart nearly stopped. And when reports came to us that you had both died… well… I fell apart. I realized what a cruel bitch I had been to you. And what Misato-kun must of thought about the way I was acting toward him, when he had been so polite to me. But that is also when I realized how important you two had been to each other. And when I saw you and Misato-kun, back that day from the dead, I was overjoyed. (Finishing off the beer) You know, you remind me of my younger sister.
Mahoro: You have a sister?
Shikijo: (Opening another beer) I have two sisters. Kaori-chan is three years older than me and Shiori-chan who is the same age as Misato-kun.
Mahoro: (Finishing her beer) Are your sisters both big and bouncy like you?
Shikijo: Kaori-chan makes me look small, but my little sister is as flat as a pancake.
Mahoro: (Opening another beer and taking a drink and while drinking realizing what Shikijo said) Wait a minute! What part of me reminds you of your little sister?
Shikijo: The part of you that's honest and generous, I guess.
Mahoro: Thank you. (Takes another drink of beer) Have you decided what you are going to do after the end of school?
Shikijo: (Taking a drink of her beer) No… It will be difficult to find a teaching job in the middle of the school year, if anyone will hire me. I could always go back to what I did to support myself while I was in college.
Mahoro: What was that?
Shikijo: I worked as a waitress in a bar. The money wasn't great, but it was something.
Mahoro: Don't give up. I think something will turn up.
Shikijo: (Finishing her beer and opening another) In the meantime, let's drink up.
Mahoro: (Likewise finishing her beer and opening another) OK!
Scene shifts to following morning. Shikijo is lying on the couch, waking up with a tremendous hangover.
Shikijo: (To herself) Ohhhh! Just let me die… How much did I have to drink? I lost track completely. Mahoro-san can really drink. She at least kept up with me. Although being an android, can she even get drunk?
Mahoro enters carrying a tray of tea.
Mahoro: (Smiling, bright and chipper) Good morning Saori-san.
Shikijo: (Holding her head) What's so good about it? Don't you have a hangover?
Mahoro: You mean that terrible headache? I did, but my internal repair system fixed that.
Shikijo: You lucky bitch. You could be at least a little less happy out of respect of my hangover.
Mahoro: (Setting the tray on the table) When I was at the command center and some of the commanders would come back from a long night of drinking, this used to help calm their head and stomachs.
Shikijo: (Perking up a bit, but moving a little to fast and showing the pain in her face) What is it?
Mahoro: (Pouring two cups of the tea)It is tea with a mixture of herbs and spices.
Shikijo: (Taking one of the cups of tea; Mahoro takes the other. Shikijo takes a sip) This is good. (Takes another sip) So you can get drunk.
Mahoro: (Taking a sip of her tea) Oh yes. As it was explained to me, I am constructed of bio-material almost identical to humans. I must eat and drink to maintain energy for that bio-material. Even my brain is constructed the same way, so it is effected by alcohol, just like you.
Shikijo: Except you have a built in repair kit. It must be nice being an android.
Mahoro: (Taking another sip of tea and then bowing her head) To tell you the truth, I would give that all up to be human.
Shikijo: (Raising her eyes a bit at that, takes another sip of tea) This stuff is good. My head feels better already.
Mahoro: I'm glad (Smiling brightly) Would you like some breakfast?
Shikijo: That sounds like a good idea.
Both stand up and head to eat breakfast
Scene shifts to later in the day. Mahoro is in the kitchen stirring the contents of a pot cooking on the stove. She takes a small taste of what she is cooking.
Mahoro: (To herself) Mmmmm… Just right. I'm glad I decided to make a curry for dinner tonight.
The door bell rings and Mahoro goes to check to see who is at the door. Upon opening the door Mahoro sees Rin and Chizu.
Mahoro: Hello, Rin-chan. Hello, Chizu-chan. Come in.
Rin: Hello, Mahoro-san
Chizu: Hello, Mahoro-san.
Mahoro: Where is Miyuki-chan?
Rin: She will be here soon. She had to watch the bath house for her father.
Mahoro: Come in and make yourself comfortable.
Chizu: (Walking to the couch and sniffing) Mmmmm… Something smells delicious.
Mahoro: (Beaming) It is one of your favorite curries.
Chizu: OOOOOOO!
Rin: All food is your favorite food.
Chizu: (Looking hurt) That's not true… Only all of the food that Mahoro-san cooks.
Rin and Mahoro laugh
Chizu: Oh! I brought something with me. Do you realize it is one year since we came to meet Mahoro for the first time. I brought paper for Tanabata.
Rin: It seems like just a short time ago. How much has changed since then.
Mahoro: (Sighing) How true. (There is a short moment of silence) Would you like something to drink?
Chizu: Something cold would be nice.
Rin: That would be wonderful. Would you like some help?
Mahoro: No! No! Sit! I will take care of it.
Mahoro exits to the kitchen, leaving Rin and Chizu
Chizu: So much has happened. Do you even remember what you wished for last year?
Rin: Not really… I remember what Mahoro-san and Suguru-kun wished for… "Peace in the world". How funny that is. There was a war going on and we knew nothing about it.
Chizu: And now they are talking about peace between the people of earth and aliens from space. I wonder what they are like?
Rin: From the pictures I've seen on the news, they don't look very different from humans.
Mahoro returns with a tray with a pitcher of beverage, a container of ice, several glasses and a plate of sweets. She places the tray on the table.
Mahoro: (Preparing three glasses of drinks) I hope you like this.
Chizu: (Smiling as she surveys the plate of sweets) If you made it, it can't be anything other than good. (Taking one of the sweets and tasting it) OOOOOOOOO! (Mahoro jumps almost spilling the drinks) I've never tasted anything like this… chocolate… tender cake… a hint of spice… This is so different, and sooooooo good!
Mahoro: (Beaming even brighter than before) I made these especially for you.
Chizu: (With a slightly shocked look on her face) Why… Thank you.
The door bell rings
Rin: I wonder who that is? It's too early for Miyuki-chan.
Mahoro: It's probably Shikijo-sensei. I invited her today also.
Mahoro gets up and goes to the front door
Rin: I wonder if sensei will bring her own beer to drink?
Chizu: I don't know. You talk about things having changed. Sensei is the biggest change.
Mahoro returns from the door with Shikijo, who is carrying a plate. They are talking as they walk back to the living room.
Mahoro: Thank you very much, but it wasn't necessary for you to bring anything.
Shikijo: I've been mooching off of you and Misato-kun for so long, I figured it would be only right.
Chizu: What is it?
Shikijo: It's fudge.
Everyone takes a small piece, but it is Chizu who first tastes it.
Chizu: Mmmmm! Smooth… Delicate… Made with real cream… Very good.
Everyone else takes a bite of the piece they have taken.
Rin: Ooooh! It taste naughtily rich.
Mahoro: Thank you for making this for us.
Shikijo: I had an American roommate when I was at the university. She taught me how to make it.
Mahoro: You will have to show me how to make it
Rin: I'm sorry Sensei, but I just can't imagine you cooking.
Shikijo: (Laughing) I can't imagine it myself to often, but I can cook well enough.
The door bell rings
Rin: That must be Miyuki-chan. She got away quicker than she thought.
Mahoro: I'll go get it.
Mahoro exits to get the door.
Chizu: Great! Now we can have some of Mahoro-san's curry!
Rin: Is that all you think about?
Chizu: But it's…
Rin: I know… (Imitating Chizu) But it's so good.
Shikijo: Leave her alone. (Laughing) For all you know, it might all end up going to her breasts.
Mahoro returns with Miyuki.
Miyuki: Rin-chan… Chizu-chan… Shikijo-sensei…
Rin: Hi Miyuki-chan.
Chizu: Hi
Shikijo: Good evening Miyuki-chan… Ah! If you would please, at least when we are away from school, could you please not use "sensei". In fact, please call me Saori.
The three girls look at each other, and then at Mahoro, who shrugs her shoulders.
Miyuki: Ah… Ahhh… I guess so… Ah… I guess Mahoro-san and Shi… Ah… Saori-san made quite a name for yourself last night.
Mahoro: Huh?
Miyuki: Rumor is that you two cleaned out the local Pachinko parlor.
Shikijo: Oh, yes. Mahoro-san and I did quite well… And then we went out and partied all night.
Again, the three girls look at each other, but this time when they look at Mahoro, she is smiling.
Mahoro: Dinner is ready. We can talk all about it over dinner.
Everyone get up and exits to the dining room.
Scene shifts to living room, some time after dinner. Everyone is working on their Tanabata wishes.
Rin: Miyuki-chan, can you remember any of the wishes that we wrote last year.
Miyuki: Other than Suguru-kun's and Mahoro-san's wish for peace on earth, I can't remember any of them.
The door bell rings.
Mahoro: I wasn't expecting anyone else.
Mahoro goes to the door and opens it. There she finds Commander Hayato and Ryuga.
Mahoro: Commander Hayato… Ryuga-sensei… (Somewhat in a panic) Where is Suguru? Is he alright?
The rest of the house guest, upon hearing Mahoro, head to the door and gather round.
Suguru: I'm fine. Everything is alright. Ok, who is here. (Suguru takes note of the people already there) This is good. I only need to get Kiyomi-kun and Hamaji-kun.
Miyuki: What's this all about?
Suguru: We'll tell you about it when everyone is here, but something has come up. I think it's one of those opportunities that my Grandfather spoke of. I'll be right back.
Suguru leaves. The girls, Shikijo, and Mahoro are just standing there looking at each other questioningly.
Cut to ending theme
Preview:
Scene shows Suguru, Mahoro, Rin, Miyuki, Chizu, Kiyomi, Hamaji, Shikijo, Ryuga and Commander Hayato talking as a group. Scene shifts to Suguru and Mahoro at the grave of Suguru's mother and Father. Scene shifts to Mahoro talking with Professor Hokato and then Mahoro talking with Suguru, Hamaji, Miyuki, Rin, Kiyomi, Chizu and Shikijo.
Voice Over
Voice of Miyuki: So Suguru-kun says that this suppose to be one of those rare opportunities that his grandfather mentioned in his letter.
Voice of Rin: Sounds like some kind of field trip.
Voice of Chizu: I wonder if we're going to Kyoto? I know some out of this world restaurants in Kyoto.
Voice of Rin: If that all you can think about? I wouldn't mind if it was a trip to some mountain resort with hot springs like we did before.
Voice of Miyuki: If it gets me away from my sisters, I don't care where it is. I wish he would get back with Kiyomi-kun and Hamaji-kun.
Voice of Shikijo: Ryuga-san, do you have any idea what this is all about?
Voice of Ryuga: You'll just have to wait like everyone else.
Episode 7: Departure