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 14: Growing Family
Show opens with the regular theme
Suguru, Mahoro ,Minawa, Shikijo, Rin, Miyuki, Chizu, Kiyomi, Hamaji, Kaito, Riku, Ryuga and Sera are sitting around the table in the conference room.
Kiyomi: I am so glad that that is over.
Suguru: I didn't think it was ever going to end.
Rin: They're like a pack of wild animals.
Shikijo: In some ways they are worse.
Mahoro: At least we will have a few days of peace before we have to face them again.
Suguru: Hopefully we will be old news by the time we head home.
Miyuki: I hope they leave our parents alone.
Mahoro: The Commander did say that he would assign Vesper operatives to handle the press if anybody wanted him to.
Rin: My dad just loved all of the attention. I'm feeling like a walking billboard for his company. He had to be in every picture they took of me.
Chizu: My mom and dad are using the opportunity to take a quiet vacation somewhere.
Ryuga: I know. Your dad asked if we could use our transport to take him to Hawaii.
Chizu: Wow! I hadn't thought of that. That would be great.
Sera: Only one problem. You need to have a target beacon active for the transport device to work.
Chizu: I'd love to hop all over the world trying different foods.
Rin: You would think of using it in conjunction with eating.
Hamaji: Ryuga-sensei, are you and Sera-san going to come to the lodge with us?
Ryuga: Maybe later in the week. Sera and I have some work to do on the ship.
Sera: Yes, I'm making him clean all of junk out of the sleeping quarters.
Miyuki: Do you think there is any chance that he'll be done before the end of summer break?
Sera: It will be close.
Kaito: (To Chizu) Those people we met today were kind of scary. Are there many people like that here on Earth?
Chizu: Luckily, not many. You'll get to meet some of the nicer people when we get home.
Mahoro: Saori-san, when will your sister be back?
Shikijo: Sometime later tonight.
Minawa: Onee-chan, do you know when we will leave for the lodge?
Mahoro: The Commander said that he didn't want to move us until he was sure all of the media was off the property.
Ryuga: That is all we would need is for the media to find where you guys were. You'd never get any rest.
Suguru: We would probably be better off on board your ship for the week. Hmmm… Sera-san, could the wristbands they gave us on the command ship be used for a target beacon?
Sera: I suppose so. I never thought of it, but more than likely it could, if you were in an open spot. That is something to think about.
The door opens to the conference room and Commander Hayato enters.
Hayato: I wasn't sure we would ever get rid of all of the media. We had to do an infrared satellite scan to find them all. Well are you ready to move to your lodging for the remainder of your stay?
Minawa: Any time you are.
Hayato: The lodge is about two miles from here. We can take you by cart most of the way, but you will have to walk the last part. We have already taken your bags up, so you won't have to carry anything.
Suguru: Anytime you are ready.
Everyone gets up and begins to follow the Commander. They walk down a corridor and through a door that led outside at the back of the main resort building. There are five carts each with a driver. Everyone finds a seat in a cart and they are off toward their destination.
Scene changes to a view of the group walking on a path.
Shikijo: How much farther did you say that this was?
Hayato: It's just a bit farther around the next curve.
Scene shows a view of the path ahead. As the view rounds the curve, the path opens up to a large open area, planted as a garden, in full bloom. At the far end of the open area is a large western style building. Behind it is the hillside rising above the lodge.
Mahoro: This is beautiful
Hayato: It was built about fifty years ago to house western dignitaries when they came to visit Japan, but when the resort fell on hard times about twenty years ago, Vesper bought the property. We use this for private meetings, but usually it is vacant. We have a staff that maintains the gardens and the building.
Suguru: Still, it is so nice, I don't understand why you don't use it more often.
Hayato: It was too nice to convert to office space, so we just save it for special occasions like this. I guess you grandfather would come up here to get away for a while, but he rarely wanted to use it for anything else… but let me show you around.
The commander leads everyone into the building, which is a two stories. The central room is open to the roof and around three sides is a balcony where the living quarters are. To the left of the entrance is the dining room and kitchen area; to the right are conference and meeting rooms. Directly ahead are other living quarters and a hallway at the end of which is a door with access to the hot spring gardens.
The commander takes them out the back door which exits to a patio. From the patio is a stairway down to the garden. The hot springs are interspersed among large rock formations. The entire area is a well manicured garden filled with fragrant flowers of all kinds.
Hayato: I will apologize for several things. First, this lodge was designed mainly for use by men only. There are no separate bathroom facilities. You will have to make some arrangement among yourselves for sharing the available bathroom. There are no changing facilities for the hot springs. There is a place off the patio to rinse yourself. Also as you can see, they are common baths, but I understand you are used to that. (The commander takes a deep breath and pauses for a moment) It is not my intention to monitor you activity or behavior while you are here. But your parents asked me to remind you about the need for you to behave properly while you are here. I have no intentions to check on your sleeping arrangements, but please don't do anything silly.
Everyone re-enters the main building with the commander.
Hayato: Mahoro-san, I think you will find the kitchen complete and to your liking. The pantry is fully stocked and if you would like anything fresh, just call to headquarters and it will be brought up for you. The lodge is yours until Sunday morning. Someone will be up later with your sister, Sensei… and Professor Hokato and several staff doctors will be up tomorrow to do medicals. Have a good evening. Ryuga-san… Sera-san… would you like a ride back to headquarters?
Sera: No actually we can transport up to the ship from here with no problem. I will set up a beacon here for our use.
Hayato: Good bye then.
Commander Hayato exits the lodge.
Mahoro: From here it looks as if everyone can have their own room, but let's look around.
Miyuki: We probably all should have our own rooms.
There is a somewhat confused look on the faces of the twins.
Chizu: Is there a problem Kaito-kun?
Kaito: It's just that Riku-kun and I have never had a room to ourselves.
Chizu: If you have your own room, it will be easier for me to come and keep you company later.
Mahoro: Chizu-chan!
Chizu: Just like Mahoro-san keeps Suguru-kun company.
Shikijo: Uuuu… touché!
Miyuki: It makes sense for Mahoro-san and Suguru-kun to have a room down here near the kitchen. Saori-san you can have a room down here and one for your sister and one for her friend. The rest of us can take the rooms upstairs; boys on one side and girls on the other.
Hamaji: That sounds like a plan to me, just as long as I don't have to share a room with the human buzz saw.
Kiyomi glares at Hamaji, but lets the comment pass.
The group disperses with everyone heading to a room. Before Shikijo goes Ryuga stops her.
Ryuga: Saori-san, would you like me to bring down a couple of cases of beer from the ship for you? Sera would really like me to get it off of the ship. She says it takes up too much room.
Shikijo: Sure, I don't mind. I should be on my best behavior though. My sister has seen me drink, but I don't want to embarrass her in front of her friend.
Ryuga: I'll see you later. Oh tell Mahoro-san and Suguru-kun to wear their wristbands so we can contact them from the ship.
Shikijo: Will do. See you later.
Saori smiles as Ryuga exits the building to join Sera who is already outside.
Scene shifts to Suguru and Mahoro who are looking over their room. It is quite large compared to the sleeping quarters they had been in for the last nine days. It has a large western style four poster bed. Several chairs and a couch. In one corner is a desk. The sliding French doors open directly onto the patio and overlook the hot spring.
Mahoro is looking a little bit down.
Suguru: Are you alright Mahoro?
Mahoro: Yes. I just don't understand why I was so short with Chizu-chan. There really isn't anything wrong with them spending time together.
Suguru: I think it's just because it's been a long day and we all need some rest.
Mahoro: A nice dinner and a nice soak will be good for us.
Suguru: What do you think of the room?
Mahoro: It's beautiful. I've never slept in a bed like this.
Suguru: Neither have I.
Mahoro: Well, I'm going to check out the kitchen and start on dinner.
Suguru: I may take a bit of a nap.
Mahoro: Why don't you do that and I'll wake you before dinner.
Suguru: Thank you, Mahoro. I love you
Mahoro: I love you too
Mahoro exits and Suguru lies down on the couch
Scene shifts to later that evening after dinner. Shiori Shikijo enters the lodge with her friend Yaeko Nishimura and a representative from Vesper, Eimi Shina, who is carrying their bags.
Shiori: Hello… Hello…
Voice of Shikijo: Out in back.
Shiori: (To Eimi) Thank you very much.
Eimi: You are very welcome. Enjoy your stay.
The Eimi puts the bags down and then exits through the front door. Shiori and Yaeko begin to walk toward the back door.
Shiori: Don't worry Ya-chan, they are all very nice people.
Yaeko: I'm sure. It's just that this is all rather sudden. I've never been around celebrities before.
Shiori: Ya-chan, this is my sister we are talking about, and friends of hers. Come on. I guess they are all out back in the hot springs.
Shiori and Yaeko walk through the back door unto the patio where they are greeted by the sight of everyone in the hot springs (properly paired with their significant other). Yaeko (not quite comfortable with the concept of mixed baths) is somewhat stunned by the sight of the guys in the spring.
Yaeko: Ahhh…
Shiori: Oh! I should have warned you that there would be guys back here too.
Mahoro: Welcome back Shiori-chan. And this is your friend?
Shiori: Yes, this is my friend Yaeko Nishimura. Everybody calls her Ya-chan for short.
Mahoro: Welcome Ya-chan. If you like, you can join us in the spring.
Yaeko: Ahhh…
Shiori: You will have to excuse Ya-chan. She is a little self conscience. She's like me; no boobies.
Yaeko: Shiori!
Shiori: Don't worry about it. Let me introduce you to everyone, if I can remember everybody's name. You know my sister, Saori.
Yaeko: Saori-san.
Shiori: OK now… This is Mahoro-san and Suguru-kun… Hamaji-kun and Minawa-chan… she is Mahoro's little sister… Rin-chan and Kiyomi-kun… and Chizu-chan and Kaito-kun and Miyuki-chan and Riku-kun… Kaito-kun and Riku-kun are twins and are from outer space.
Yaeko: I'm pleased to meet you. I saw you all on television this morning. I had no idea that I would get to meet you in person.
Shiori: Is Ryuga-sensei here?
Shikijo: No. He and Sera-san will be here during the week, but they have to take care of things on board their ship.
Shiori: Ryuga-sensei and Sera-san are from outer space too. He teaches at the same school as Onee-chan. Sera-san is his sister, but he is so cute (and in a slightly louder voice) and he's not married.
Shikijo: Shiori-chan!
Suguru: If you two would like to join us, the guys can turn until you get into the pool.
Shiori: Come on, Ya-chan. Don't be intimidated by my sister. She's the only one here with abnormal breasts and the guys are real nice and cute too.
Yaeko: It's just that…
Suguru: That's OK. We can make sure there are times while you are here that you can use the spring without the guys being around.
Shiori: See, I told you they were nice. We can get settled into our rooms if you don't want to go in and soak now.
Yaeko: It's not that I don't want to, but… ahhh… (Yaeko surveyed the group for a moment) ahhh… Oooh!… OK.
Hamaji: There are hooks over there to hang your clothing on and you can rinse there also.
Kiyomi: If you would like us to turn until you are in the water.
Yaeko:Ahhh… I guess that's OK.
Shiori: (Walking over to rinse, while she undressing) I don't think it's the guys she is worried about. We go to an all girls school and it's the girls who make fun of us because we are flat-chested.
Miyuki: I don't think there will be any of us who will make fun of you. Most of us are in the same situation.
Although no one is actually looking at Rin, she suddenly feels like she is the center of attention.
Rin: I can't help it if I have big boobs. It's just the way things turned out.
Shiori: Don't worry about it, Rin-chan. At least you don't look like you are trying to hide two summer melons under your blouse like my sister Kaori.
Chizu: She is huge. I didn't think anyone could make Saori-san look flat, but she does.
Shiori: My sisters are mutants. There is no one else in the whole family built like that.
During this conversion, both of the girls have undressed and rinsed. Although Yaeko is not large breasted (very much like Shiori), she is taller and has long shapely legs. They enter the pool and find a place to sit, next to each other.
Shiori: Isn't this great. I think this is nicer than the springs at the other building.
Minawa: I think you are right. The garden is beautiful.
Shiori: (to Yaeko) Minawa-chan was injured, but the Saint doctors saved her life. How long were you away?
Minawa: Almost three months.
Yaeko: Three months in space. Wow!
Miyuki: Riku-kun and Kaito-kun have lived there all their lives.
Yaeko: I wish I could go out into space.
Mahoro: Maybe when Ryuga-sensei visits, he can give you a tour of the ship.
Yaeko: Do you think he would?
Shiori: I got to go see it yesterday.
Yaeko: Yesterday? I thought they didn't get back until this morning.
Shiori: Oops!
Suguru: Don't worry, Shiori-chan. Once Kanzaki-san's article is published, I think everybody will figure it out. We actually arrived yesterday morning so everybody could meet with family before the press descended on us.
Mahoro: Ya-chan, what are your plans for the next school year?
Yaeko: I really don't know. I had planned to go to high school with Shiori-chan, but now I don't know.
Shiori: Ya-chan's father just died about six months ago.
Yaeko: My mother works two jobs now just to support the two of us. I don't see how she could afford to send me to high school.
Shiori: Onee-chan, couldn't she come to school with me?
Shikijo: That isn't my decision. The school officials would have to make that decision.
Shiori: But if it could be arranged, we would be like one big family.
Mahoro: (To herself) One big happy family.
Scene shifts to Suguru and Mahoro in their quarters sitting on the couch.
Suguru: Ya-chan seems like a nice young lady. It's too bad about her losing her father.
Mahoro: I know. I guess I should talk to the Commander and see Ya-chan can be admitted to the high school.
Suguru: I don't see why not. It was no problem to find a spot for Shiori-chan. The commander seems to be doing everything possible to keep our group together.
Mahoro: He is quite worried about what remains of Kaemisa. He has not come out and said it, but I think he thinks that they are a bigger threat now then before. With all of their strong leadership gone and the existence of the organization in the open, they have no reason to act quietly any longer.
Suguru: I guess I don't understand.
Mahoro: Kaemisa has always had a hand in controlling the destiny of the Earth. The presence of Saint disturbed that control. Your grandfather severely wounded them. Now they are like a wounded animal, fighting for its life. They want revenge, any way they can get it. They are a most dangerous animal.
Suguru: With you with me, I feel safe.
Mahoro: And I feel safe with you. Are you ready to go to bed?
Suguru: Yes I am. Even with the nap, I'm feeling quite tired.
Mahoro: The hot springs will do that to you.
Mahoro and Suguru get undressed and get into the bed.
Suguru: You know, when you think about it, it seems quite pointless for us to have gotten dressed after getting out of the hot springs.
Mahoro: Probably, but I'm not like Saori-san and Shiori-chan. I'm not quite as comfortable as they are walking around with no clothing on.
Suguru: I guess neither am I. But it does feel nice to be cuddled up with you like this.
Mahoro turns out the light.
Mahoro: Yes it does
Cut to mid show break
Scene opens showing Mahoro, who is again wearing her maid's uniform, cleaning up after breakfast. Yaeko and Shiori approach Mahoro.
Shiori: Mahoro-san, that is the best breakfast I have ever had. My sister told me about your cooking, but that was better than she had ever described.
Yaeko: That was very good. Ahhh… Mahoro-san, why are you wearing a maid's uniform?
Mahoro: (Smiling) It is my job. I am the domestic servant, the maid for Suguru.
Yaeko: Oh, but you are also his girl friend?
Mahoro: Yes, we are very special to each other. We went through some very difficult times and we almost lost each other.
Shiori: My sister said she had been told that both of you had died. I had never seen her so sad.
Mahoro: It is a long story. Maybe before we leave we will be able to tell you all of it.
Voice of Suguru: Mahoro, we have some visitors.
Suguru enters the dining room with Professor Hokato.
Hokato: Good morning, Mahoro-san. You are looking well.
Mahoro: You are looking well also.
Hokato: I'm sorry I did not get to speak with you sooner, but things have been very hectic. Did you find out the information you were looking for from Leesha-san?
Mahoro: Sort of. Professor Hokato, may I introduce you to Saori-san's little sister Shiori-chan and her friend Yaeko-chan.
Hokato: I'm pleased to meet you.
Shiori: Pleased to meet you.
Yaeko: Pleased to meet you.
Hokato: (Again returning his attention to Mahoro) Commander Hayato sent four staff doctors to do physicals on everyone. They are setting up in the conference rooms right now, and I will do a complete system check on you Mahoro-san and Minawa-chan.
Shiori: System check?
Mahoro: Ahhh… I'll explain later. Ahhh… could you gather everyone and have them go to the conference rooms.
Shiori: Sure. Come on Ya-chan.
Yaeko: I'm with you.
Shiori and Yaeko leave. Mahoro and Suguru wait for them to be out of earshot.
Suguru: We haven't told them all of the little details yet professor.
Hokato: Oh! I'm sorry. It is getting difficult to remember who knows what.
Suguru: We really haven't had time to fill them in on all of the secrets.
Mahoro: Well, if they are going to be part of the family, we are going to have to tell them the family secrets.
Hokato: There is one other thing. At the suggestion of Leesha-san, we are going to do a DNA sample from everyone. Considering all of the similarities between our races, it might be quite interesting experiment.
Mahoro: Are you going to do a standard medical exam on me also?
Hokato: I had not planned on it, since your internal sensors are designed to monitor and correct any potential problems.
Suguru: It might be worth while, so that there isn't too much suspicion aroused.
Mahoro: Suguru, why don't you go, I need to talk to the professor for a moment.
Suguru: (Somewhat suspicious) All right. Is everything OK?
Mahoro: Everything is fine. This will only take a moment.
Suguru exits.
Hokato: So what is it you want to talk about?
Mahoro: I have some wonderful news.
Hokato: From Leesha-san?
Mahoro: No… Suguru has asked me to marry him.
Hokato: Marry him? Why… that's wonderful! And what was your answer?
Mahoro: I haven't yet, but I am going to say yes. I'm just waiting for the right time, when all of the excitement of the trip has passed.
Hokato: Isn't that robbing the cradle a bit? He's only fifteen.
Mahoro: And as someone pointed out to me, technically I am only ten.
Hokato: Well that is wonderful. Who else have you told?
Mahoro: Only Sera-san. She was the only woman I could confide in on ship board.
Hokato: I am so happy for you. I'll let you break the good news when you're ready.
Mahoro: Let's get going. I don't want Suguru to worry that something might be wrong. Oh! By the way, about the question I asked you, Leesha-san basically said that the only way to find out is to try.
Hokato: I'm sure you and Suguru-kun will when everyone is ready.
Mahoro: Yes, when everyone is ready.
Professor Hokato and Mahoro exit the dining area, across the main room and to the conference rooms where the doctors have set up examination rooms. Rin and Hamaji are already in with the doctors. Mahoro and the professor approach Minawa who is standing with Suguru.
Hokato: Hello, Minawa-chan. How are you doing?
Minawa: I'm doing well professor. Thank you for your help before I left. The doctors at the medical facility said that I would not have survived if it hadn't been for your quick response to my wound.
Hokato: Thank you. After you are done with this physical, I will need to do a secondary examination.
Minawa: I understand.
Hokato: The doctors know about your situation, so they won't be surprised by anything. (to Mahoro) I need to set up my examination equipment, so I will see you two in a little while.
Professor Hokato leaves. Suguru draws Mahoro aside.
Suguru: Would it be inappropriate for me to ask what you needed to talk to the professor about?
Mahoro: No, not at all. It was the information Leesha-san gave me about my ability to have children. I had asked the professor first, but he suggested that I talk to Leesha-san. I was just passing the information back to him.
Suguru: So everything is OK?
Mahoro: Everything is wonderful.
Suguru: Ahhh… Mahoro, I don't think you told me exactly what Leesha-san said about that matter.
Mahoro: She said that the only way to find out is to try and see what happens.
At hearing that, Suguru turns a bright shade of blushing red. Miyuki and Chizu takes note of Suguru's condition.
Miyuki: Do you think that Mahoro-san was talking about something really naughty with Suguru-kun?
Chizu: I think so. Hmmm… I wonder what it could be?
Suguru: It's nothing.
Mahoro: At the moment, it's nothing (whispered to Suguru) When you are ready.
Scene shifts to mid-afternoon. Everyone is just sitting and lying on the various chairs and couches around the main room, in various stages of dress and undress. The professor and the doctors have left. It is quite hot.
Rin: I can't believe how hot it is.
Miyuki: It even feels to hot to go in for a bath, although the hot springs might be cooler.
Kiyomi: What do you expect? It is the middle of summer.
Mahoro enters carrying a tray with a pitcher of an iced beverage and glasses for everyone. She is wearing her maid's uniform.
Mahoro: I hope this will help cool everyone.
Everyone get up to get a glass and Mahoro fills it with the icy drink. Shikijo is the last to get her drink.
Shikijo: (After taking a drink) This is good, but nothing beats an ice cold beer on a hot day. I learned that from my American roommate in college.
Shiori: You drink too much beer Onee-chan.
Shikijo: Don't start that today.
Chizu: I'm glad the medical stuff it done. If I never see another needle again, I'll be more than happy.
Hamaji: I don't understand what they are so worried about.
Suguru: Just in case we brought back some weird space germ.
Shiori: Mahoro-san, what did Professor Hokato mean by a system check and why did he meet separately with you and you sister?
Hamaji: She doesn't miss anything.
Mahoro: Well that will take a little explaining, if you want to take the time to listen.
Voice of Ryuga: She does tend to ramble on a bit, so if you have an hour or two…
Standing at the front entrance of the lodge is Ryuga. He is carrying three cases of beer.
Shiori: (To Yaeko) This is the teacher I was telling you about from outer space. Isn't he a dream?
Ryuga: (to Saori) There are six more cases at the transport spot. I hope it will last you until tomorrow.
Shikijo: Oh! This is great. Let's get that into the refrigeration before it gets too warm.
Shikijo get up to help Ryuga with the beer.
Shiori: (To Mahoro) You were going to explain something.
Mahoro: Yes… I will try to keep the explanation short. I'm not human.
Shiori: You're from ahhh… Saint.
Mahoro: Not exactly. I'm an android; a constructed human. I was build to help fight the war that has just come to an end.
Shiori: So Minawa-chan is an android also?
Minawa: No, I am human, but I am a cyborg. A human that has been enhanced with technology.
Mahoro: We rescued her from an organization called the Kaemisa, and I took her in as my sister. Just for your information, Ryuga-san and his sister Sera-san are androids too, but they were constructed by Saint.
Suguru: Mahoro, there is still one more member of the family she needs to meet.
Mahoro: Oh! Yes… I wonder where he is?
Suguru: Slash, would you come in here for a minute?
Slash enters from one of the conference room.
Mahoro: How did you know that…
Suguru: He's been here since we arrived. He spent last night getting an eyeful when we were all in the hot springs.
Shiori: What a beautiful cat. What kind is he?
Slash: I am not a cat. I am a support mecha. Mahoro-san and Suguru-kun are my masters. And I was not getting an eyeful. I was guarding and observing/
At the sound of Slash speaking, Shiori and Yaeko's hearts nearly stop. Saori re-enters the main room with Ryuga. She has an open beer in one hand and another in the other hand.
Ryuga: Good day Slash. I see they are introducing you to our two new friends.
Shikijo: (Shikijo drops back down in her seat, placing the unopened can on the table next to her chair) Hi Slash.
Ryuga: Let me formally introduce my self. I am Ryuga Tou. I am a Saint battle android and science teacher at the same school where your sister teaches.
Shiori: Ryuga-sensei, would it be possible for my friend Ya-chan to have a tour of the ship?
Ryuga: Today would not be a very good day for that. Sera is on the warpath, cleaning and all. Maybe later this week. Would that be OK?
Shiori: That would be fine. Right Ya-chan.
There is no answer from Yaeko. Everyone turns to see what is wrong and finds that Yaeko's eyes are transfixed on Ryuga.
Shiori: Ya-chan… Ya-chan… Ya-chan are you all right?
Yaeko: (Snapping out of it) Oh! Ahhh… I'm fine… ahhh. That will be fine… Everything is fine.
Hamaji: I hear another young heart going pitter-pat.
Ryuga: Then I will arrange the tour for Friday. I have to be going now. I will bring down another shipment of beer later.
Ryuga exits the lodge.
Shikijo: If anyone is interested, there is plenty of cold beer in the walk in cooler. Help yourself if you are interested. That includes you Shiori-chan.
Mahoro: I must protest. Offering alcoholic beverages to a minor, especially your sister is not proper behavior for a teacher.
Shikijo: Don't get preachy. How long have you been sneaking beer now, Shiori-chan? About a year? Mom told me all about it. You need to learn to hide your empties better if you don't want to get caught.
Shiori: I'm sorry, Onee-chan.
Shikijo: Don't worry. I never found a place to hide my empties. Mom always found them. Mahoro-san, would you like a beer? (Offering her the unopened beer)
Mahoro: Not now. Maybe later.
Slash: Will that be all for now? I need to get back to my duties.
Suguru: That's fine. You can go back to getting an eyeful.
Shikijo: Getting an eyeful, Hmmm?
Slash: I am guarding and observing. That is my job.
Shikijo: Guarding and observing?
Suguru: Yes, guarding and observing, I think mostly you Sensei, last night in the hot spring.
Shikijo: Oh! I am honored. You really are a pussycat.
There is general laughter from everyone. Slash skulks away.
Slash: Why do I put up with this?
Scene shifts to later that night. Mahoro and Suguru are alone in the hot spring.
Suguru: This is great having this all to ourselves tonight.
Mahoro: I'm amazed, but everyone wanted to spend some time with their special one.
Suguru: I'm glad than Rin-chan and Kiyomi-kun are getting along so well. They've seemed to have found each other after all these years.
Mahoro: How about Saori-san?
Suguru: I think she is in the kitchen spending some quality time with a case of beer.
Mahoro: It must be difficult for her, not having someone special.
Suguru: I think she will find someone and maybe soon.
Mahoro: They sky is so beautiful. It's hard to believe that we were out there.
Suguru: I'm not sure I will look at the night sky again in quite the same way.
Mahoro: Suguru, were you troubled by what I said earlier today?
Suguru: About what?
Mahoro: About what Leesha-san said.
Suguru: You mean that the only way to find out if you could have a baby was to try? No, it didn't trouble me, but it did take me by surprise.
Mahoro: If we do get married, do you want to have children?
Suguru: Yes I would. It's just that I'm not sure I'm ready or mature enough to take on that responsibility. I think the time will come when I will be ready. Until then, and with your permission, I would like to hug and cuddle and kiss.
Mahoro: I like that too. Leesha-san said that trying was the only way they found out that she and your grandfather could have a baby together.
Suguru: Rumor has it that my grandfather was an oversexed pervert. He most definitely enjoyed trying. Oh! I just though of something.
Mahoro: What is it?
Suguru: My DNA tests are really going to come back looking funny I bet.
Mahoro: Do you think we should warn the professor?
Suguru: No I think he'll figure it out for himself.
Voice of Shiori: Mahoro-san… Suguru-kun… May we come out and use the hot spring?
Shiori and Yaeko stick their heads out the back door.
Suguru: Of course you can. If you would like the spring to yourself, Mahoro and I can call it a night.
Shiori: (Stepping out on the patio with Yaeko) No, that will be fine. Actually Ya-chan would like to talk to you.
Mahoro: Come in. What do you need to talk about?
Yaeko: (Shyly) I… I… would just like to ask you something?
Shiori and Yaeko take off their clothing and rinse off, then make their way into the pool.
Mahoro: Are you feeling OK, Ya-chan?
Yaeko: I am feeling OK. Shiori-chan's sister said something once and I wanted to ask you about it.
Mahoro: About what?
Yaeko: One time Saori-san said that she had been told that you had died, and I've heard other people here say something about you dying.
Mahoro: Yes, there is a bit of truth to what they say. The android body that I once had ceased functioning… died, but a new body had been prepared for me and I was allowed to come back… Allowed to come back to Suguru and all of my friends.
Yaeko: (Just staring at Mahoro for a moment) Did my father send you to help my mother and me? Mahoro-san, are you an angel?
Yaeko looks at Mahoro and begins to cry. Mahoro opens her arms and Yaeko falls into them. Mahoro embraces her as she continues to sob while Shiori and Suguru look on.
Cut to ending theme
Preview:
Scene opens Mahoro and Suguru sitting on the couch in their room and talking, wearing dressing gowns. Pan to show the bed. Scene shifts to everyone gathered around the table, then shifts to Professor Hokato carrying two picnic baskets. Scene shifts to everyone walking up a hill (zoom to Saori) and then to people sitting on branches in a tree.
Voice Over
Voice of Rin: You know these rooms are really something else. What I don't understand is, if this lodge was primarily for men, why did they need such large and fancy beds… Wait a minute… Don't answer that.
Voice of Miyuki: Other than stay in bed, or in the hot spring, there isn't much to do around here.
Voice of Hamaji: Why don't we go on a picnic? Wait, haven't I said that before?
Voice of Kiyomi: Maybe not you, but someone has.
Voice of Chizu: Why is Professor Hokato here? I hope there aren't any more needles.
Voice of Hokato: Don't worry, not for you, Chizu-chan. Mahoro-san, do you think these will be enough baskets for your picnic?
Voice of Mahoro: Very funny.
Voice of Shikijo: At least this time I remembered not to wear my heels.
Voice of Shiori: But you still get to carry the beer.
Voice of Mahoro: I'm sure we've done this before.
Unknown Voice: Episode 15… The Picnic… Take three
Episode 15: The Picnic