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 13: Media
Show opens with the regular theme
Suguru, Mahoro, Hamaji, Minawa, Rin, Kiyomi, Miyuki, Riku, Chizu, Kaito, Ryuga, Sera and Shikijo are seated around the conference table. Commander Hayato is standing near the door.
Hayato: Are you all sure you are ready for this?
Suguru: I think as ready as we'll ever be, Commander.
Hayato: Remember, you don't have to answer any question that you don't feel comfortable answering. (Suguru nods acknowledgement) Well, if that is the case…
The commander walks to the door and opens it.
Hayato: Kanzaki-san, they are ready for you.
A gentleman approaches the door and the Commander gestures for him to enter.
Hayato: I would like to introduce to you Takanori Kanzaki, independent journalist.
Everyone stands and Suguru bows to the journalist.
Suguru: Hello, My name is Suguru Misato. I'm pleased to meet you.
Mahoro: I am Mahoro Andou, Suguru's domestic servant and body guard.
Mahoro introducing herself as his body guard takes Suguru aback for a moment, but he tries not to let it show.
Suguru: If I may introduce the others. Toshiya Hamaguchi…
Hamaji: Hamaji for short.
Suguru: Minawa Andou, Mahoro's little sister (she bows) … Rin Todoroki… Kiyomi Kawahara… Miyuki Sakura… Riku… Chizuko Oe…
Chizu: Please call me Chizu.
Suguru: Kaito… Ryuga Tou, one of our teachers and his sister Sera… and another of our teachers Saori Shikijo.
Shikijo: Very pleased to meet you.
Everyone sits back down and Kanzaki takes a seat at the head of the table.
Hayato: With introductions complete, I will leave our goodwill ambassadors to you.
Hayato exits the room and closes the door behind him. Kanzaki is somewhat shocked, fully expecting some Vesper personal to remain despite any promises that were made.
Kanzaki: You will have to excuse me for a moment. Despite what I was told, I had expected a representative of Vesper to remain to observe the interview.
Mahoro: I will be honest with you. I am an agent of Vesper, and if you would like me to leave, I will. But I was one of those who went into space with Suguru.
Kanzaki: (somewhat taken aback by the admission) No please, stay. Where to start… I do not have any background information on Riku-kun and Kaito-kun.
Suguru: Riku-kun and Kaito-kun are guests from Saint who are going to be staying with Mahoro, Minawa-chan and I. They are twins and both of their parents died in an accident.
Kanzaki: (Taking notes) Thank you very much. I also do not have any information on Minawa-chan.
Mahoro: Minawa-chan is my little sister. Several months ago she and Suguru were kidnapped by Kaemisa. Minawa-chan was severely injured at the hands of Kaemisa and treatment of her injuries was beyond the skill of doctors on Earth. Saint took her under their care and with their technology, were able to save her life.
Kanzaki: How did Saint find out about her injuries and make contact to offer their services?
Ryuga: That would be through myself and my sister Sera. We are also from Saint, here on Earth to act as observers and as a liaison between Vesper and Saint. It was our ship that was used for the trip to the Saint command ship.
Kanzaki: Mahoro-san, you said that you are an agent of Vesper. What is your part in the Vesper organization?
Mahoro: Until recently I was a battlefield combat and weapons specialist.
Kanzaki: Combat specialist, but you look no older than…
Mahoro: I am twenty, but I am an expert at martial arts and have been for most of my life.
Kanzaki: (Furiously writing notes) Are there any other revelations? (silence) What I am after initially is to find out a bit about each of the rest of you and to find out your impression of the trip and your impression of your host. Who would like to start?
Scene fades to the same conference room about an hour and a half later.
Kanzaki: (Writing some final notes in his notebook) I want to thank you for you candid responses to my questions. I was not expecting an interview of this depth. I apologize for not expecting that level of maturity from you. I think that the right choice was made for an initial goodwill contact with Saint.
Everyone begins to stand up and move toward the exit. Kanzaki though stops Suguru. Mahoro stops and stands next to Suguru
Kanzaki: Suguru-san, would you mind answering just a few more questions for me?
Suguru: I… ahhh… I guess so.
Kanzaki sits down on one side of the table while Suguru and Mahoro sit down across from him.
Kanzaki: Since you said you met with the Saint Spiritual Leader, Matthew, I was wondering if you had an impression of what Saint's intents were toward the Earth?
Suguru: Actually that is an easy question since he told me that directly. The Saint fleet has discovered a planet that will support life and is somewhat similar to Earth. Their intent is to settle on that planet and to establish a peaceful relationship with the Earth.
Kanzaki: Do you think that is the extent of their intent?
Suguru: I would like you to consider something Kanzaki-san. Saint has technology that enables them to travel through vast distances of space and in general their level of technology is far greater than that of Earth's. Do you think, that if they wanted to conquer the Earth, that they could not have done it already with ease? I think that they know that there is nothing Earth could do to stop them. I think there intent is exactly as they have said and nothing more.
Kanzaki: I concur with your evaluation. I believe that we have had a common experience. We have both met Matthew. (a look of disbelief on the face of Suguru and Mahoro) Let me explain. Last fall I was attempting to interview a man who participated in the shooting down of a UFO. During the interview, we were attacked by agents of Kaemisa, and I was almost killed. Before I died though, I was rescued by what I though was an angel at first. It turned out to be someone from Saint. I am not sure where I was taken and I do not remember much of the two months that it took to repair my body, but during that time I met on two occasions with someone who fits the description of the person you call Matthew. He told me much of what you told me. What I don't understand is, other than your grandfather, why would Matthew single you out to speak of these matters.
Suguru: Matthew told me that Mahoro and I have some critical role in the future of both of our races. I don't understand what that role might be. At least not yet.
Kanzaki: Thank you Suguru-kun… Mahoro-san. I suddenly feel a great relief and great hope for the future of the people of Earth and Saint.
They exit the room. Waiting outside is Commander Hayato.
Hayato: I hope everything went well and as you expected.
Kanzaki: It was much more than I expected. I am quite impressed these… ahhh… young adults. Now I'm sure that you will want to review my notes before I type up my story.
Hayato: No that will not be necessary. I just ask that you give me a copy of your story for our files
Kanzaki: I don't understand.
Hayato: As I see it, you have no reason to lie about or misreport what anything that you heard in your interview. I think I have good reason to trust you report. I think Suguru-kun feels the same.
Suguru: I agree.
Hayato: I just ask that you delay the publishing of your story until after ten tomorrow morning.
Kanzaki: Why after ten tomorrow?
Hayato: That will be the official arrival of our travelers. In fact, if you would like to be here for that, you may stay here overnight. We have sufficient facilities to house you for the night.
Kanzaki: I may take you up on that offer.
Hayato: Fine. Suguru-kun, Mahoro-san, I guess that is it for today. Dinner will be served in the dining room at six as usual, but other than that, the rest of the evening is yours.
Suguru: Thank you Commander
Mahoro: Yes, Thank you very much. We will see you at dinner.
Mahoro and Suguru walk away.
Kanzaki: They are all extraordinary young adults, but those two… there is something truly special about them.
Hayato: That there is.
Scene shifts back to Mahoro and Suguru walking.
Suguru: I wonder where the others went?
Mahoro: I don't know. What do you want to do until dinner?
Suguru: I don't know. It's not quite enough time to take a proper bath.
Voice of Chizu: Suguru-kun… Mahoro-san… over here!
Suguru and Mahoro turn their attention to the left to see where the glass shattering call came from. The entire group was assembled (minus Ryuga and Sera) on some benches near the entrance to the baths. They walk in that direction.
Miyuki: What kept you?
Suguru: The Kanzaki-san had a few more questions he wanted to ask.
Rin: That was something else. I've never been so nervous in my entire life.
Chizu: Just wait until tomorrow when your face will be in every newspaper and television screen around the world.
Rin: Don't tell me that. I don't even want to think about it.
Shiori: (Who is with Shikijo) Onee-chan, You're going to be famous. Maybe that will help you find a boyfriend?
Shikijo: Quiet.
There is a quiet snicker from everyone.
Kiyomi: Having our official arrival is the only thing keeping my mom and dad here. My dad was ready to pack up and leave right after our interview. The fact that he would have to walk home is the only thing keeping him here, seeing that Vesper drove my parents here.
Rin: Same with my parents. The only reason my dad is staying is that he thinks if he appears on television, it will be good for his business.
Miyuki: I would not mind spending a week up here. You realize that this used to be a resort before Vesper took it over as it's headquarters. There is a lot more here than just these hot springs. One of the Vesper personnel told me there are other natural hot springs all over the property. One more week away from my sister would be so nice.
Hamaji: Maybe we could ask the Commander. I'm sure we could stay out of the way.
Kiyomi: It's more of a matter of getting our parents to agree to it.
Chizu: Mahoro-san, do you think you could ask Commander Hayato if we could stay?
Mahoro: I don't know. I can ask. I know that when we get home we will have to re-arrange the rooms.
Suguru: We don't have beds for the twins yet. Vesper will have to arrange getting those.
Hamaji: See Mahoro-san, there is every reason for you to stay.
Mahoro: I'll go see if the Commander is in his office, but I can't guarantee anything.
Rin: We understand that.
Mahoro exits.
Shiori: Onee-chan, are you going to stay?
Shikijo: It would be nice. I can't remember the last time I had a real vacation.
Shiori: If you stay, can I stay with you?
Shikijo: We will have to see. I can't promise anything, but we will see. On the other hand, let's go find our sister and see if she thinks it would be all right. We'll catch up with all of you at dinner.
Saori and Shiori exit
Suguru: How are your parents reacting to the twins?
Chizu: My parents have already invited them over for dinner.
Kiyomi: My dad is OK with them.
Hamaji: I don't think my parents care one way or another.
Miyuki: My parents said that they could come and visit any time they like and my sisters already have me married off to them.
Rin: Your sisters are little brats, but they're better than not having any brothers or sisters.
Miyuki: I would gladly trade with you, no questions asked.
Riku: (To Miyuki) What do you mean by marry you off?
Miyuki begins to blush brightly.
Chizu: That was Miyuki-chan's sister's comment about Miyuki-chan having a boy friend.
Riku: Am I Miyuki's boy friend?
Miyuki begins to blush all the more.
Rin: (To Kiyomi) He's almost as good as Minawa-chan.
Kaito: That must mean that I am Chizu-chan's boy friend and Kiyomi-kun is Rin-chan's boy friend.
Now Chizu, Rin and Kiyomi begin to blush also.
Hamaji: Now you guys know how I felt.
Riku: Is Hamaji-kun Minawa's boy friend?
Hamaji: Yes and Minawa-chan is Hamaji's girl friend.
Mahoro returns, looking at the group and the blushing faces.
Mahoro: What's going on? I could almost see the glow from across the room.
Miyuki: Ahhh… nothing. So what did the Commander have to say?
Mahoro: Actually he would like us all to stay for a while longer anyway and let things calm down in the outside world. He said that he could have us stay for medical debriefing..
Kiyomi: I'm beginning to like the Commander more and more.
Rin: I know that this is completely off the topic, but I was wondering about something. When we first came here, they said you had officer privileges to use the garden baths. What rank did you hold?
Mahoro: Technically, I was a battle field commander. Effectively it is the same rank as Commander Hayato, except in battle conditions, I hold the higher rank.
Kiyomi: Wow!
Mahoro: It actually didn't really matter. I commanded a unit of one.
Voice of Slash: I resent that comment.
Mahoro: (Turning to the voice behind her) Slash, how are you?
Slash: Welcome back Mahoro-san. You are looking well.
Mahoro: You are looking well also. I missed you. I have so much to tell you.
Voice of Kanzaki: I see Mahoro-san is one of your friends.
Kanzaki joins Mahoro and the group.
Slash: Yes, Mahoro-san is one of my friends, as are all of these people.
Mahoro: Slash, you know Kanzaki-san.
Slash: We have met before.
Kanzaki: You two seem like long time friends.
Mahoro: Slash is my support mecha; my battle field companion.
Kanzaki: Well I will not bother you any more. I promised the Commander that there would be no more questions.
Kanzaki leaves, heading in the direction of the baths.
Slash: I do not trust that man.
Mahoro: You are far to suspicious.
Slash: Give me one reason why I shouldn't be. Minawa-chan, It is good to see you.
Minawa: Thank you Slash. It is good to be back home.
Slash: Would someone like to introduce me to our guests?
Mahoro: Oh, right. Slash, I'd like to introduce you to Kaito-kun and Riku-kun. They our guests from Saint and will be staying at our house.
Slash: I am pleased to meet you.
Mahoro: Kaito-kun… Riku-kun… this is Slash, my support mecha and guardian. He only sounds nasty, but he's really a pussycat.
Slash: Mahoro!
There is general laughter amongst the group.
Mahoro: He's a favorite with the young ladies.
Slash: Enough of this for now. Sub Commander Yoshihiko sends greetings. He has the duty of watching the house now until you return. He was wondering when that would be?
Mahoro: Originally I guess, we had intended on returning sometime tomorrow, but we may stay here for a few more days until the excitement dies down.
Slash: You may be here for quite a while. There are banners all over your neighborhood welcoming all of you back. I think they are planning some kind of festival.
Miyuki: I'm not quite sure I'm ready for that yet.
Mahoro: I don't think our guests will be ready for it either. Hmmm… Maybe it would be good to stay here at least until the weekend. I think I'll have another talk with the Commander.
Mid show break.
Everyone is gathered at the benches outside the baths, after dinner along with Commander Hayato.
Hayato: Here is the deal. I've talked with your parents, and although initially several of them are not happy with the arrangement, you will be staying here through Sunday morning. After your official arrival tomorrow morning and you meet with the media, we will provide your families with transportation home and you will officially remain here at Vesper headquarters for medical debriefing.
Mahoro: Thank you Commander. I hope this is not going to cause you any problems.
Hayato: No, problem. Most of your parents did not really have a problem with the arrangement and they understood the need for you to be out of the limelight for a while before you came home. In fact the only real complaint came from your sisters, Miyuki-chan.
Miyuki: It figures.
Rin: Speaking of your sisters, where are they?
Miyuki: Ryuga-sensei took them and Shikijo-sensei's little sister for a tour of the ship. As far as I'm concerned they can keep my sisters up there.
Kaito: Come on Miyuki-chan. They can't be all that bad.
Miyuki: You think so. All I've heard from them since I got back is "Onee-chan has a boy friend" and other far more crude remarks.
Hamaji: We will do our best to stay out of your way while we are here, Commander.
Hayato: That will not be a problem either. Tomorrow afternoon, after all of your families have left, we will take you to a lodge that is part of the resort. We have our people there right now, cleaning it up and stocking it with food. It is not that far away, but it is fairly secluded. It also has a very nice hot spring.
Suguru: Thank you Commander. I think that after tomorrow, that is exactly what everyone is going to need.
Shikijo: Commander, I was wondering if it would be possible for my younger sister to stay here with me.
Hayato: If it is OK with your parents and sister, I don't think there will be a problem with her staying.
Shikijo: Thank you Commander. My mother is not feeling well, so this will be a bit of a vacation for my mother and father as well.
Hayato: If there is nothing else… The plan for you tomorrow is to transport up to the ship about seven in the morning, before we allow the media on the property. Your families have been briefed not to talk to the media to let them know that they have already met with you. At about ten in the morning, you will officially arrive and meet with the press. We will issue a statement at that time and then, if you are up to it, allow a short question and answer session. There will be a short official photo session. Then the press will be escorted off of the property, so you can meet with you parents. Are there any questions? (Silence) That being the case, the remainder of the evening is yours. Have a good evening.
Hamaji: Suguru-kun, what are you planning for the evening?
Suguru: I don't know, though a nice long soak in the hot springs sounds nice. How about you?
Hamaji: I was thinking the same thing. Mahoro-san, would it be OK if I asked Minawa-chan to join me?
Mahoro: Hmmm… I guess if your parents don't have a problem with it, it's alright with me.
Hamaji: Ever since my mom and dad found out that I spent the night in Minawa-chan's room, it's almost as if they want me to spend time with her. They haven't come out and said it, but I think they are waiting for me to announce that I've asked her to marry me.
Mahoro: How did your parents find out about you spending the night with Minawa-chan?
Hamaji: How do you think? Minawa-chan told them.
Suguru begins to laugh and everyone now turns their attention to Suguru.
Miyuki: What's so funny?
Suguru: Nothing Miyuki-chan. So what are your plans for tonight?
Miyuki: My mom and dad want to spend some quality time with me. I think I'm going to get the 'birds and bees' lecture. After that, I figure on getting a bath.
Chizu: Do you mind if I join you. My mom and dad want to spend a quiet evening together, if you know what I mean.
Rin: My mom gave me that lecture when my breasts got bigger than hers. My dad walked away. He was to uncomfortable to stick around.
Kiyomi: I think that's my dad's problem too. He still hasn't sat down with me yet, not that he really needs to at this point.
Rin: Mahoro-san, what are your plans for tonight?
Mahoro: I think Suguru and I were planning of going to use the hot springs. Your are all welcome. I think your badges will open the door just like mine does.
Rin: My dad would freak if he found out I was in there with the guys… Hmmm… Maybe that's all the more reason to do it.
Miyuki: Suguru-kun, could you take Riku-kun and Kaito-kun with you and I'll join you after my talk with my parents. Sensei, are you and your sisters going to join us?
Shikijo: Maybe in a little while. I have to make arrangements, for my little sister to stay. Kaori-san will call my mom and dad to let them know, but I think she only brought enough clothing for a day or two.
Rin: Miyuki-chan, you realize that your sist…
Miyuki: Don't say it… Don't think it… No… Not in my lifetime…
With that a general laughter breaks out. Even Kaito and Riku join in laughing.
The group breaks apart, everyone heading where they need to be.
Scene fades to Suguru in a hot spring pool with Kaito, Riku, and Hamaji.
Kaito: I've never experience anything like this.
Hamaji: I guess it would be difficult to have a hot spring on a space ship.
Riku: Water is such a precious thing on the ships, it would never be available, even for a bath. Even showers must be done quickly.
Suguru: It's just hard to imagine. Earth really has no shortage of water, although much of it is unusable because it is salt water.
Riku: Salt water?
Suguru: In the oceans, the water has salt in it, so you can't use it for drinking or farming.
Riku: All of the blue we saw from space, is that all water?
Suguru: That's right… about seventy percent of the Earths surface. Do you know if there is water on the new planet that they found?
Kaito: For most of our people, that planet is still just a rumor, but from what I found out from Leesha-san, about fifty percent of the surface is water.
Mahoro, Minawa and Chizu (wearing robes) approach the pool where the boys are.
Suguru: Hi Mahoro… ahhh… aren't Kiyomi-kun and Rin-chan with you?
Mahoro: They decided that they would like some time together… alone.
Suguru: Good for them. I'm assuming that you would like us to turn around until you are in the water.
Chizu: Mahoro-san and Minawa-chan and I were talking about that and…
Minawa: If you promise to be good boys…
Mahoro: We won't make you turn around.
As if that were some kind of cue, all three girls let their robes slip off, exposing their naked bodies. They step into the pool before the boys have a chance to say or do anything. Mahoro sits down next to Suguru, Minawa next to Hamaji and Chizu sits between Kaito and Riku.
Mahoro: You guys can close your mouths now.
Hamaji: Minawa-chan you're beautiful.
Minawa: Thank you Hamaji-kun (Minawa puts her arm around Hamaji and draws herself right up to him)
Riku: (To Mahoro) May I ask a question of you… (Mahoro nods) Before you were talking about 'boy friends'… What is a boy friend?
Mahoro, Suguru, Hamaji and Chizu all blush a bit at the question. Only Minawa seemed unaffected by the question.
Mahoro: For a girl… a boy friend usually refers to a boy that the girl has some affection for… someone who is special.
Suguru: And boys have girl friends.
Riku: So Suguru-kun, you are Mahoro-san's boy friend…
Kaito: … and Mahoro-san is Suguru-kun's girl friend.
Mahoro: You could say that… yes.
Riku: And Hamaji-kun and Minawa-chan are boy friend and girl friend.
Minawa: Yes, Hamaji-kun and I like spend time together because we have special feelings for each other.
Kaito: Chizu-chan, do you have a boy friend?
Chizu: (Really blushing) Not really, at least not yet, I guess.
Riku: So Miyuki-chan has a boy friend then.
Mahoro: Not really. Her sisters were just teasing her because she was spending time with you.
Riku: Why would they tease her about it?
Chizu: It's just the way little sisters are.
Kaito: But why do girls have boy friends?
Mahoro: Because sometimes, when a girl and a boy really like each other, and like spending all their time together, they decide to marry and spend the rest of their life together. But they spend time together as boy friend and girl friend to see if they are right for each other.
Kaito: I think I understand. Among our people, our parents would have chosen our future mate, but since our parents died, there would be no one to make that choice and my brother and I would remain unmated, even if we were not twins.
Chizu: That is so sad. At one time it was that way on Earth, but things have changed.
Miyuki approaches the pool, wearing one of the dressing robes. Chizu notices her and calls out to her
Chizu: Miyuki-chan… Over here… (Miyuki walks to the pool) Well how did it go?
Miyuki: It was just as I expected. They didn't know where to start. Finally my mom says 'I think it's time we had a little talk about the relationship between boys and girls," and when I said, 'Oh, you mean sex, what do you want to know?" I thought my dad was going to spray the tea he was drinking all over the room.
Suguru: That sounds exactly like you. So how did it go after that?
Miyuki: Not bad. My dad blushed quite a bit when mom talked about some of the 'woman stuff', and that she hoped that I always think first before I did anything that might end up hurting me later. I told her that my sisters were the best reason for why I would not do anything silly. My father just laughed. My mom was not amused.
Chizu: Well come on in. It feels great.
Miyuki: Well I was kind of wondering if… how you… ahhh…
Chizu: We just dropped our robes and gave the guys a little show. They were too shocked to do anything.
Miyuki: Well… ahhh…
Hamaji: Come on. We promise to behave ourselves.
Miyuki: Ahhh…
Miyuki stands in place for a moment more and then drops her robe and quickly walks into the pool.
Chizu: See that wasn't so bad.
Suguru: And you have a great looking body too.
Mahoro: Suguru!
Miyuki starts to blush and quickly moves to lower herself into the pool between Chizu and Riku.
Suguru: Well it's true. All of you have great looking bodies.
Mahoro: Enough Suguru!
Suguru: (Eyes lowered) Yes Mahoro.
Miyuki: Are Rin-chan and Kiyomi-kun coming tonight?
Chizu: No they decided that they wanted to find their own pool and spend some time together.
Miyuki: Good for them. They seem like they need each other right now.
Riku: You mean like a boy friend and a girl friend.
Miyuki: Yes, like a boy friend and girl friend.
Riku: (After a moment of silence) May I be your boy friend, Miyuki-chan?
Miyuki: Ahhh…
Kaito: Chizu-chan, may I be your boy friend?
Chizu: Ahhh…
Hamaji: (Somewhat sarcastically) Didn't see that coming.
Minawa: This is so nice. Now everyone has someone to be kissee-kissee with.
Hamaji: OK guys, give them a kiss. You do know what a kiss is?
In almost perfect unison, Kaito kisses Chizu and Riku kisses Miyuki, on their cheek. Chizu and Miyuki are still in shock, but the kiss brings them somewhat back to reality.
Miyuki: Yes Riku-kun, I would really like you for my boy friend and I would be honored to be your girl friend.
Chizu: I guess I do have a boy friend then. Kaito-kun, may I be your girl friend?
Kaito: I would be honored to have you as my girl friend.
Voice of Shikijo: And what kind of immoral activity is going on here?
Everyone's attention turns to the edge of the pool where Saori and her sisters are standing. None of them have bothered to wear dressing gowns, so they are standing naked at the edge of the pool. If anyone thought that the Sensei was large breasted, her sister Kaori makes Saori look somewhat small. On the other hand, Shiori is just the opposite, having about the same build as Miyuki, Chizu and Minawa.
Miyuki: Nothing immoral (quietly) by your standards.
Shikijo: I heard that! (As the three enter the pool and find a place to sit in a group together) All of the arrangements are made. Shiori-chan will go home after all the media stuff is done and pick up some clothes and then she will come back for the rest of the week.
Shiori: I hope you don't mind, but the Commander said that I could have one of my friends come up with me.
Mahoro: I don't think there will be any problem with that. The lodge where we are staying will have plenty of room.
Shiori: Thank you.
Hamaji: What did you think of the ship?
Shiori: I still can't believe that I was out in space. I still can't believe that you got my sister to go up there. She doesn't like riding in elevators.
Kaori: Be nice little sister. She is letting you stay with her for the week.
Shiori: I know. I just want to know how you got her to take the ride up to the ship?
Mahoro: We didn't tell her.
Shiori: Oh…
Shikijo: One more ride up and down tomorrow and I won't have to do it again. By the way… we seem to be missing some people.
Suguru: Rin-chan and Kiyomi-kun decided that they wanted to spent some time together… alone.
Shikijo: Hmmm… Maybe I should check out if something immoral is going on there.
Miyuki: Leave them alone. It has been a hard day for both of them… I'm not sure if Sensei introduced you or not to our guests.
Kaori: She has been remiss in her duties. No she did not.
Miyuki: This is Riku-kun…
Chizu: And this is Kaito-kun. They are our guest from Saint.
The twins move to stand and bow, but Miyuki and Chizu hold them back.
Miyuki: No need to do that.
Shiori: Is Ryuga-san from Saint also?
Mahoro: Yes he is, but we will fill you in with the details later.
Shiori: It's to bad that he is married. He's kind of cute.
Hamaji Oh, you mean Sera-san. He's not married. That is his sister.
Shiori: Did you hear that onee chan?
Shikijo: I know him well. He teaches at the school where I teach.
Miyuki: And, if you decide to come to our high school, he will be teaching there also.
Shiori: He's a space alien and a teacher…
Suguru: (Laughing) I can't remember how many of my teachers I thought were scary space alien monsters, and the one you would least expect is the one that is from space.
Shikijo: You thought I was a space alien?
Hamaji: No, you were just a little scary.
Everybody laughs at that (even Shikijo after a moment or two)
Scene fades to Suguru and Mahoro in their sleeping quarters. The room is still set up vary much like the hotel room it originally was, with a large bed as the centerpiece of the room.
Suguru: I still don't think it was very funny.
Mahoro: It was only fair, we provided the show when we came in.
Suguru: But you didn't applaud and whistle like that.
Mahoro: That was the Sensei that started that… Although I must admit that you guys do have cute tushes.
Suguru: Enough of that for now. Mahoro, do you think it's worthwhile unpacking tonight if we just have to pack up again tomorrow to go to the lodge.
Mahoro: More than likely not. We will not have much time in the morning.
Suguru: I'll just pull out our pajamas and…
Mahoro: Suguru, (She walks up behind Suguru and puts her arms around him) Would you be shocked if I said not to bother with the pajamas?
Suguru: (Blushing) Ahhh… Yes, I guess, at least a little…
Mahoro: (Giving Suguru a little kiss on the cheek) Would you mind?
Suguru: (Blushing more) Ahhh… I guess not.
Suguru turns around in Mahoro's arms and faces her, placing his arms around her and they embrace and kiss. Camera pans up.
Mahoro: (Giggling) You know Suguru, you do have a cute tush.
Suguru: Mahoro, so do you.
Fade to black
Scene shows the travelers (Mahoro, Suguru, Hamaji, Minawa, Rin, Kiyomi, Miyuki, Riku, Chizu, Kaito, Ryuga, Sera and Shikijo) by the transport chamber.
Sera: Saori-san, are you sure you are OK.
Shikijo: I think so. With Ryuga-san's help, my sister and I did this ten times last night. She said it would be embarrassing if I came down in front of the reporters and cameras, holding onto somebody for dear life. I can do this!
Rin: (To Mahoro; whispered) You and Suguru-san seem to be smiling a lot today. Did something happen last night?
Mahoro: Well sort of…
Rin: You two didn't do it, did you?
Mahoro: No, we didn't do it last night, but we did hug… and cuddle… and kiss. Suguru has a very gentle touch. It was nice. How about you and Kiyomi-kun?
Rin: Pretty much the same.
Sera: OK, everybody into the transport chamber. Ready or not, It's show time.
Everyone gets into the transport chamber. The chamber door closes.
Voice of Sera: Vesper Control, this Saint Exploration Ship New Hope, requesting permission to disembark.
Voice of Hayato: Saint Exploration Ship New Hope, this is Vesper Control… Permission to disembark granted.
Scene shifts to Earth, just outside the Vesper headquarters. An area has been roped off. Inside the roped area (off to one side) are the family members. Outside the roped area is the media, complete with reporters, cameras, video equipment and the like. The transport beam appears in an open area. The travelers are visible within the light and then the light disappears.
Standing in an orderly formation are the travelers.
Sera: Crew and Passengers of the Saint Exploration Ship New Hope reporting.
Sera bows to Commander Hayato, who returns the gesture.
Hayato: Thank you Captain. Everybody, welcome home.
The crowd of reporters press in. The is an almost indecipherable wall of questions with the flash of cameras. In the background, stands Kanzaki with a small hand-held device. He taps an icon on the screen of the device and smiles, then joins the other reporters
Cut to ending theme
Preview:
Scene opens with Suguru, Mahoro ,Minawa, Shikijo, Rin, Miyuki, Chizu, Kiyomi, Hamaji, Kaito, Riku, Ryuga and Sera are sitting around the table in the conference room. Scene shifts to show the front of the visitor lodge and the gardens. Scene shifts inside the lodge to show the main room. Scene shifts to the hot springs and garden area behind the lodge. Scene shifts to Professor Hokato talking with Mahoro and Suguru. Scene shifts to everyone in the hot springs.
Voice Over
Voice of Kiyomi: Isn't this the same way the last preview started.
Voice of Miyuki: Yeah, but that was before the media zoo. Now we get a couple of days to relax before we head home and I have to face my sisters again.
Voice of Rin: I am so glad that is over. Mahoro-san, do you have any idea what the lodge where we are staying is like
Voice of Mahoro: No, I never went to any of the other lodges, but I'm sure it will be beautiful with gardens like the hot springs here.
Voice of Hamaji: Why is Professor Hokato here?
Voice of Suguru: They just want to do a medical on all of us to make sure we're all healthy.
Voice of Chizu: I hope there aren't any needles. I hate needles.
Voice of Miyuki: You realize we get to spend almost a week without any adult supervision.
Voice of Shikijo: What do you mean? I'll be staying with you.
Voice of Miyuki: As I said, we get to spend almost a week without any adult supervision.
Episode 14: Growing Family