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 18: Rin's Revolt
Show opens showing the scene of the front door of Suguru's house (shown from the inside) with the door bell ringing. Suguru arrives at the door, unlocks and opens it, finding Rin, frightened and almost crying.
Suguru: Rin-chan! What is the matter? Are you all right?
Rin: Suguru-kun… Mahoro-san… I need your help. Please!
Mahoro: (Who has reached the door and is standing behind Suguru) Come in Rin-chan… Come in.
Mahoro reaches out to Rin and takes her hand to lead her into the house and to the couch in the living room. At this point Minawa, Kaito and Riku have also come into the living room to find out what is happening.
Mahoro: (As both of them sit down on the couch) What's wrong, Rin-chan?
Rin: I need a place to stay for the night. I'm leaving home.
Cut to regular theme
Scene shows Rin sitting on the couch in Suguru's living room with Mahoro sitting to her right and Suguru sitting to her left. Minawa, Kaito and Riku are standing behind the couch.
Mahoro: What happened, Rin-chan?
Rin: I was right about what I told you. When I got home after the festival the other night, my dad was waiting for me. He said that he needed to talk to me and that it could not wait until morning. He told me it was time for me to get serious about my future and that I didn't have time to be doing silly thing with my friends. He told me that he had arranged a marriage for me.
Suguru: What?
Rin: He said that he had negotiated the marriage with the son of the head of a rival company, and that the marriage would be useful in eventually merging the operation of the two companies. He had already arranged for the wedding to be the day after my sixteenth birthday. Then he explained that I would have to spend the time between now and then getting to know my future husband better. The man he has arranged for me to marry is thirty one years old.
Suguru: So what did you say to your father?
Rin: What do you think? I told him that I wasn't interested in marrying anyone that he had selected for me. He said that he didn't care about what I was interested in. All of the arrangements had been made and the contracts had been signed. As far as he was concerned it was only a technicality that we had to wait until I was sixteen. As far as he was concerned, we were already married. He told me that he had even considered moving me into this man's house, but decided that the publicity might not look good for his company, so he decided against it. When I told him that he could not force me to marry anyone, he said that he had put a great deal of effort into arranging this marriage and that he wouldn't let me or anyone mess it up. He said he had already taken care of one problem, but he wouldn't explain. Then he locked me into my room and cut off my phone. I was afraid that he had done something to Kiyomi-kun.
Suguru: As far as I know Kiyomi-kun is all right.
Minawa: Hamaji-kun and I saw him on the way home tonight. He was worried about you.
Mahoro: What has your mother said about all of this?
Rin: I don't think she is in favor of it, but I really don't know. There isn't much she can do. My father has never been known to listen to her opinion on anything. The truth is though, I haven't seen my mother. My father has been having my meals brought to my room.
Suguru: What made you decide to leave tonight?
Rin: After dinner tonight, my father showed up with several packages of clothing. He explained that my future husband was going to stop by tomorrow to take me out, so he brought me appropriate clothing for me to wear. After he left, I looked at it. I've seen more tasteful clothing on the girls in Suguru's Ecchi magazines. If I had worn them I would have felt like a prostitute. That's what made me decided to leave.
Minawa: But if you were locked into your room, how did you get out?
Rin: My father isn't as smart as he thinks he is. In the closet in my bathroom, there is an access panel to the attic. I packed as much stuff as I could into my travel bag, got what allowance money I had put aside and got up into the attic. From there, all I had to do was find an access panel into an empty room. The house is big enough that from there I could sneak out without being seen by my parents or the staff. My father won't even know that I am gone until it's time to bring breakfast in for me, and by that time I hope to be far away from here.
Mahoro: But where will you go?
Rin: I don't know. That's why I came here. It's to late to take the train anywhere tonight and I just wanted some time to think about where to go. I also wanted to see Kiyomi-kun one last time.
Suguru: You know, Rin-chan, the first places they will look for you are here and Kiyomi-kun's house.
Rin: I realized that. I really don't know what to do. At one point I even thought about asking Ryuga-sensei and Sera-san to take me back to the Command Ship. What I do know is that I won't marry the guy that my father picked out for me and if he insists, I won't go back home.
Mahoro: You can stay here for the night, and we can maybe help you figure out what to do in the morning. The house is a bit crowded now. We don't have a spare bedroom for you to stay in.
Rin: I can sleep here on the couch. That way I won't inconvenience anyone.
Suguru: Hmmm… It might be better if I slept out here… That is if you and Mahoro wouldn't mind, sharing our room.
Rin: No, I don't want to put you two out. There isn't any reason why I can't sleep out here.
Suguru: Actually, I think it might be best if Mahoro or I were here to answer the door if someone should come early and since if Mahoro sleeps out here, you would be sharing a bed with me…
Rin: Oh! Right! I see your point. Do you have any problem with that Mahoro-san?
Mahoro: Iagree with Suguru that someone should be out here to get the door… and as for the sleeping arrangements, although I trust Suguru implicitly, I think you might be a bit more comfortable sharing the room with me.
Suguru: OK then it's settled. I'll go get some blankets and you can get Rin-chan settled for the night. Everyone else should go and get some sleep. I think tomorrow is going to be a very long day.
Mahoro exits with Rin to the bedroom. Minawa walks toward her room.
Suguru: (To the twins) I will need to go into your room for a moment. The spare blankets and pillows are stored in your closet.
Suguru and the twins begin walking to the twin's room.
Kaito: Suguru-kun, I thought that parents did not arrange marriages on Earth.
Suguru: Usually not any more, but that was the way is was at one time. In some families though, like in Rin-chan's, the fathers arrange the marriages, but they are becoming fewer and fewer.
Kaito: It would be too bad if Rin-chan were forced to marry someone else. She and Kiyomi-kun are really special to each other.
Suguru: They've known each other since they were five. We have all known each other since we started school and we have always been in the same class.
Riku: Will Miyuki-chan's father pick out a husband for her?
Suguru: No, Miyuki-chan's father will let Miyuki-chan pick out the person she will marry… and the same will be true for Chizu-chan.
Kaito: I'm glad about that. Chizu-chan is such a fun person to be with.
Suguru: She has always been full of energy.
Riku: Miyuki-chan is so much different that Rin-chan and Chizu-chan, much more mature.
Suguru: She will be glad you think that. I think it's because Miyuki-chan has always had responsibilities. She has always had to help take care of her sisters and help run the bath house.
Riku: I hope things turn out for Rin-chan.
Suguru: (Retrieving several blankets and a pillow) I hope so too, but we will see tomorrow.
Scene shifts to Mahoro and Rin in their bedroom. Rin is going through her bag looking for night clothes.
Rin: I can't believe that I didn't put any night clothes in my bag.
Mahoro: You can use one of mine, although I don't think it will be a very good fit.
Rin: Unfortunately I think you are right, but it will have to do.
Rin begins to undress (with her back to Mahoro). And puts on the nightshirt. It is sufficiently long, but when Rin turns around to face Mahoro, it is quite evident that the buttons on the nightshirt are under considerable stress.
Rin: Ahhh… Mahoro, when I arrived, I was interrupting something, wasn't I?
Mahoro: (Blushing a bit) No, of course not. What makes you say that?
Rin: Well, I sort of noticed that your nightshirt is unbuttoned almost all the way, and sometimes when you would move, your breasts would show through the opening.
Mahoro: (Quickly drawing together the opening in her nightshirt) I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do that.
Rin: Don't worry about it. You know it's funny. We have no problem taking off our clothes and being naked in front of people when we are in the bath, but it's so much different otherwise.
Mahoro: (Letting go of her nightshirt) I guess you're right. Actually, lately, Suguru and I haven't been wearing nightclothes, but last night things almost got out of hand, so we decided it might be a good idea to go back to wearing them.
Rin: (As she and Mahoro climb into bed and are laying side by side with each other) So what were you and Suguru-kun doing when I came and interrupted you?
Mahoro: Actually at that point, nothing yet, but I guess I was just trying to get him to hold me… and touch me.
Rin: I'm sorry for interrupting. Does it feel nice when he touches you?
Mahoro: It makes me tingle all over.
Rin: It's the same when Kiyomi-kun does that with me.
Mahoro: It's difficult enough for me to get Suguru to cuddle up close with me. He is so afraid that things will get out of control.
Rin: I don't understand what there is to worry about. An android can't get pregnant.
Mahoro: That isn't necessarily the case. At least that's what Leesha-san told me and Professor Hokato says that my blood tests seem to indicates I'm in the middle of going through puberty.
Rin: Wow! I never expected something like that. So that's why Suguru-kun is being so careful.
Mahoro: Have you and Kiyomi-kun done it?
Rin: No! Kiyomi-kun says he's not ready to take on that kind of responsibility.
Mahoro: Suguru says the same thing.
Rin: So what almost happened last night?
Mahoro: We were in the bath together and I sat down on his lap. I was sort of rubbing him and he started to get… ahhh… very excited.
Rin: Oooo, I can just imagine. What happened then?
Mahoro: I think I got him too excited, but then we spent the rest of our bath with me cuddled up close to him.
Rin: That must have been nice. I always fanaticized of what it would be like to be cuddled up like that with Suguru-kun. (Sigh)
Mahoro: Rin-chan, if you had the chance right now to spend the night with Suguru, would you do it?
Rin: (Looking somewhat shocked at first, but then smiling) No offence, Mahoro-san, but in a second. But I don't think Suguru-kun would do it… out of respect for Kiyomi-kun and out of respect for you, Mahoro-san… and out of respect for me. Why do you ask?
Mahoro: It's just that… well… I'm afraid that Suguru really doesn't understand to what he is committing himself to by asking me to marry him.
Rin: He may be only fifteen, but he probably understands what he is doing better than someone twice his age. Plus, you two belong together. When you stand side by side, you look so natural together that it looks like you have been together forever.
Mahoro: Thank you, Rin-chan. That is very nice for you to say. (Silence) Rin-chan, have you thought about what you are going to do in the morning?
Rin: A little bit… I expect that my dad will keep the fact that I am missing quiet. I'm sure he thinks that the publicity would not be good for his business. He will more than likely start by trying to find Kiyomi-kun, but I'm not sure he knows the names of any of my friends. He'll have to look them up in the newspaper accounts. By the time he does that, I could be far away from here.
Mahoro: But is that really what you want to do?
Rin: (Sigh) Not really. I don't want to leave the people I love behind. I don't want to be away from Kiyomi-kun. But I don't see how I can stay. My father decisions are based only on what he thinks will be good for business. He doesn't care about my feelings at all… or for that matter anybody else's.
Mahoro: But if you run away, don't you think your father has the resources to keep tracking you down? You would never get any rest.
Rin: But what should I do? I won't marry someone I don't love.
Mahoro: Maybe it's time you stood up to your father and tell him exactly how you feel.
Rin: That is not an easy thing to do. He usually hears only the things he wants to hear, and if he does hear something he doesn't want to, he enjoys making people change their thinking.
Mahoro: (Turning toward Rin) You know Rin-chan, Suguru and I, as well as the rest of your friends, will stand by your side to support and protect you. (With a mischievous smile ) And you know that I and Minawa-chan and Ryuga-sensei and Sera-san can protect you in ways you can't imagine.
Rin: And I really don't want to imagine. What do you suggest we do?
Mahoro: As a battle android, I learned that you pick a location to fight your battles that are the least advantageous to your opponent, and you fight the battle when your opponent is the least ready to fight. First, we will get up early and call Kiyomi-kun, Ryuga-san and Sera-san. Then we will have a good breakfast. Then I think you'll call your father just about the time he should have discovered you are missing and tell him where you are, and if he wants to talk to you, he will have to come here. That puts your meeting where you want it and when you want it… and with sufficient reinforcements.
Rin: I guess you're right. You must have been something else in battle. I sure would not want to have you as my opponent. Thank you Mahoro-san.
Mahoro: Rin-chan, you didn't happen to bring your wrist band from the Command Ship with you?
Rin: Actually, I did. It was the one souvenir of our trip to the Command Ship. I didn't want to lose that.
Mahoro: First thing in the morning, I want you to put it on and don't take it off no matter what. It will give us something to track you if we need too. Hmmm… I wonder is Suguru is still awake. We should probably give him some warning of what we are going to do.
Rin: I think if we go out like this to talk to Suguru-kun, he will bleed to death. If you want to go and talk to him, that is fine with me.
Mahoro: You're probably right. It will wait until morning.
Rin: Thank you again, Mahoro-san. (Silence) Mahoro-san, I'd like to ask something of you, but please don't take this the wrong way.
Mahoro: What is it Rin-chan?
Rin: May I cuddle up next to you, please? I just need to be close to someone.
Mahoro: I guess so.
Mahoro turns on her side with her back to Rin. Rin cuddles up next to Mahoro's back. Mahoro can feel Rin's breasts pressing against her back.
Mahoro: (To herself) Rin-chan's breasts feel so soft and warm. I wonder if mine feel like that to Suguru? I wonder if Suguru would pass up the chance to spend the night with another girl, even if I said that he could do it?
Mahoro realizes that Rin is already asleep and adjusts herself in the bed a bit, causing her back to rub against Rin's chest.
Rin: Mmmm…
Rin adjusted herself also, pressing herself more firmly against Mahoro. Then Rin places her arm around Mahoro, cupping her hand on Mahoro's breast. At first, Mahoro looks startled, but then realizes that it does feel nice. Mahoro closes her eyes and falls asleep.
Cut to mid-show break.
Scene opens with Rin talking on the telephone at Suguru's house. Standing around her are Suguru, Mahoro, Minawa, Kaito, Riku and Kiyomi (who is standing right next to Rin)
Rin: No… this is where I will be… No I will not come home… If you want to talk to me, you need to come here… If you're only coming to take me home, don't bother. I have no intention of coming home if nothing changes… I will be here waiting… To talk… No I have no intention of changing my mind about that… No I will not marry the man you picked out for me… Hello… Hello… (Hangs up the phone) Well, I think that got his blood pressure up.
Kiyomi: I thought there for a while why bother using the phone. You could almost hear him without it… Are you OK Rin-chan?
Rin: Yes, but it won't be pleasant when he gets here. I've only seen him this angry one or two times. He can get rather violent.
Mahoro: Well, that's our job to make sure he doesn't get the opportunity to hurt anyone.
Suguru: So, what do you think will happen?
Rin: If nothing else, my father is predictable. First I expect that he is going to start by threatening people. He is very good at that. Then he may simply try to drag me out of here. Then he will explain in no uncertain terms why he is right and why everyone else is wrong. More than likely he will bring my mother along and have her try to talk some sense into me. Then there will be more threatening. He likes threatening. Of course he will have several of his 'personal assistants' along with him.
Kaito: Personal assistants?
Rin: Goons… thugs… really nasty people with scares all over their faces. People who like ripping peoples arms off just for fun. Physical violence types.
Kiyomi: Wow! Your dad sounds like something out of an American mob movie.
Rin: Yeah, except my father isn't as nice.
Doorbell rings.
Kiyomi: Could that be your father already?
Rin: Not likely. He never gave me the chance to give him the address, so he'll have to figure it out first.
Mahoro goes to the door. Ryuga and Sera are there.
Mahoro: Come in… Come in… I'm glad you could come.
Ryuga: You said it was some kind of emergency.
Mahoro: It has the potential to be an emergency, but it is a little difficult to give you all of the details in the short time that we have. But to summarize as quickly as possible. Rin-chan's father has picked out a husband for Rin-chan to marry. This did not meet with Rin-chan's approval, so Rin-chan ran away from home. Dad is ticked off. We have arranged a face to face meeting.
Ryuga: Is there any chance of physical violence?
Rin: Oh, you can almost count on it.
Ryuga: Great! I haven't had a good fight since we rescued Mahoro-san, Suguru-kun and Minawa-chan from that Kaemisa base.
Sera: Is that all you can think of is getting into a fight?
Rin: Actually, depending on who my father brings with him, you all might have a good battle on your hands.
Kiyomi: Rin-chan, do you really think your father will come?
Rin: He has to. His authority has been questioned and his ego has been damaged. He has no choice.
Ryuga: Has Slash come home yet?
Suguru: No I haven't seen him.
Ryuga: Then you don't know.
Mahoro: Don't know WHAT?
Ryuga: Slash found Kanzaki-san, the reporter, yesterday very badly beaten up.
Rin: Is he going to be OK?
Ryuga: Yes, he'll be fine.
Mahoro: Any idea who might have done it?
Ryuga: Kanzaki-san thinks in might have been someone from Kaemisa. He says they were looking for something, but he didn't think they found it.
Minawa: That sounds rather strange. Kaemisa usually doesn't leave loose end lying around like that. Leaving a living breathing witness is very much unlike them.
Ryuga: He is recuperating now at Vesper Headquarters. Maybe at some point you could talk to him and figure out who it was. Once he is well enough, they will get some sketches.
Kiyomi: So now what? It seems that all we can do is wait.
Mahoro: Rin-chan, did you want to talk to Kiyomi-kun?
Rin: Yes… but… ahhh… is now a good time?
Mahoro: It's as good a time as any. We'll let you know when they get here. You can use our room to talk.
Rin: Kiyomi-kun… would you come with me for a moment. I really need to talk to you before my father arrives.
Kiyomi: (Somewhat perplexed) Sure… of course.
Rin motions to Kiyomi to follow her and they walk toward Mahoro's and Suguru's bedroom.
Suguru: What was that all about?
Mahoro: Later…
Scene shifts to Rin and Kiyomi in the bedroom.
Kiyomi: What do need to talk to me about?
Rin closes the door to the room.
Rin: Kiyomi-kun, do you love me?
Kiyomi: Of course I do.
Rin: No Kiyomi, do you really love me, no matter what happens today?
Kiyomi: I really do love you. No matter what happens today, tomorrow or whatever. I love you.
Rin: Would you marry me?
Kiyomi: In the beat of a heart.
Rin: You realize that you were not my first love?
Kiyomi: (With a laugh) Of course I do. You and Miyuki-chan and Chizu-chan have always had an eye for Suguru-kun. And in some ways, I can't blame you. He treats everyone with respect and he has always seemed to be more mature and level-headed about things.
Rin: Do you know why he never dated any one of us?
Kiyomi: No, why?
Rin: Because he never wanted to hurt the feelings of the others, he loved us all so much. (Silence) Kiyomi-kun, you understand that after today, I may have no standing with my family, for it is my intent to break ties with them if my father cannot be convinced to call off this arrangement he has made.
Kiyomi: I understand, and it does not change a thing. I love you Rin-chan. Now let me ask you, will you marry me?
Rin: In the same heartbeat.
Rin and Kiyomi embrace and kiss.
Kiyomi: Rin-chan, you realize that if we marry and you break ties with your family, life for you will be quite different. It will not be easy.
Rin: I understand that. But in the end, I think, even if things are hard, if we work together, our life will be good.
Kiyomi: Oh! You know what…(digging in his pockets) … I bought this at the festival the other day… (still digging through his pockets) … and I though you might like it … (finally finding what he was looking for)… It's not much, but until I can get you the real thing, will you wear this as a token of our engagement?
Kiyomi presents to Rin a simple ring with a single imitation diamond in it. Rin hold out her left hand and Kiyomi slips it on her ring finger.
Kiyomi: The gemstone is a zircon and the ring itself will probably turn your finger green, but until we can get to a jewelry store, it will have to do.
Rin: Thank you so very much, Kiyomi-kun. It's beautiful… and so are you.
The sound of the door bell ringing can be heard in the background.
Rin: I think that means we are on.
Kiyomi: Let's go. I love you.
Rin: I love you too.
They kiss and exit the bedroom.
The sound of the doorbell ringing can be heard thought the scene change. Scene shows Rin and Kiyomi re-entering the living room hand in hand.
Mahoro: Everyone take your places and I will get the door before they break the doorbell.
Rin and Kiyomi take a seat on the couch next to each other, while the others take seats in chairs placed around the room. Ryuga take his place standing at then end of the couch, next to Kiyomi. Mahoro goes to the door, takes a deep breath and opens it. There is standing Rin's father (a rather large and overbearing figure). Behind him are Rin's mother and three other men.
Mr. Todoroki: (Pushing his way passed Mahoro, not bothering to take off his shoes; yelling) Where is my daughter? I should have you all arrested for kidnapping.
Rin's mother does not push her way in, giving Mahoro a chance to properly greet her.
Mahoro: (Bowing) Good morning and welcome to the Misato residence.
Mrs. Todoroki: (Returning the bow) Thank you for welcoming us into your home and for taking care of our daughter.
Mr. Todoroki: (Still yelling) Get over here. I want to get this over and done with as soon as possible.
Rin's mother looks at Mahoro with very sad eyes, but then proceeds into the house. Mahoro takes her place standing at the end of the couch next to Rin.
Mr. Todoroki: Let's end this foolishness now. It's time you came home with us and take on the responsibility of your future.
Rin: No father. I have no intention of returning home if you are going to force me into a marriage with someone I do not love. If you are here to talk, then sit down and let's talk. If you have no intention of talking, then it might be best for you to leave now and forget that I ever existed.
Mrs. Todoroki: Rin-chan!
Mr. Todoroki: Shut up woman. I have no intention of leaving without you. That is not a topic for discussion. I have every right as your father to arrange for you whatever marriage I think is suitable for you. You have nothing to say about it. But furthermore I have no intention of discussing a family matter like this in front of strangers.
Rin: These are not strangers. They are my friends. And since this matter affects some of them quite directly, they have every right in the world to be here.
Mr. Todoroki: I have heard enough of this nonsense. (Stepping forward to take Rin's by the arm) You are coming with me, RIGHT NOW!
Mahoro: (Stepping in the way to block him) I think not. If she does not wish to come with you, she does not have to.
Mr. Todoroki: (Quite shocked by Mahoro's move) What right do you have to stand in my way, you flat-chested excuse for a woman?
Suguru: (From a chair off to the side) I wouldn't go there. You'll only make her angry and Mahoro is not a very nice person when she is angry.
Mahoro: That's OK Suguru. It doesn't bother me. I can understand how a person of his stature might not understand the need for being polite.
Mr. Todoroki: (Being more forceful) I said out of my way.
Mahoro: And I said, I think not. Rin-chan arranged this meeting to talk things over. If you don't wish to talk, then I must ask you to leave.
It is quite obvious that Mahoro has no intention of moving out of the way, so Rin's father retreats a bit.
Mr. Todoroki: Woman (Indicating Rin's mother) you see if you can talk some sense into her. I'll wait outside. (Mahoro moves to show him the way to the door; to Mahoro) Never mind, I can find my own way out.
Rin's father moves to the door with his three associates and exits.
Mrs. Todoroki: I am so very sorry to get all of you involved in this family matter, but my husband can be somewhat… ahhh…
Rin: I think the word you are looking for is obnoxious.
Mrs. Todoroki: Rin-chan, that is no way to talk about your father.
Rin: But it's true… He is a heartless excuse for a human being. (There is a long moment of silence) Mother, I'd like you to meet Kiyomi-kun.
Kiyomi: (Standing and bowing) I am pleased to meet you Mrs. Todoroki.
Rin: Kiyomi-kun has asked me to marry him, and I have accepted.
Mrs. Todoroki: Oh my! So there is no way I can convince you to come home and go along with his plans.
Rin: No mother. No way.
Mrs. Todoroki: (Sighing) Good. This man that your father picked out is a real jerk. I tried to voice my objections, but you know your father.
Suguru: Rin-chan, you called that right. Everything happened exactly as you said.
Ryuga: So what do you expect now?
Rin: Did father bring any more goons with him?
Mrs. Todoroki: You mean personal assistants?
Rin: Goons… Thugs…
Mrs. Todoroki: There are two more, one at the front door, and one at the back, plus his driver.
Suguru: He doesn't travel light, does he.
Rin: Well, what I expect is that if Mother does not report soon, or if Mother gets the chance to tells them I haven't changed my mind, they will come back in, threaten everyone again and then try to take me out of here by force, not being to particular who they hurt in the process.
Suguru: I'm noticing a pattern here.
Rin: The only thing my father is better at then threatening is physical abuse.
Mrs. Todoroki: Those are very dangerous men with your father. I don't want to see anyone get hurt.
Rin: I don't think dad realizes how dangerous of an opponent he is facing. But mother, how about you? Why do you stay with him?
Mrs. Todoroki: Because I am married to him.
Rin: Because of a piece of paper that you probably did not even get the chance to seal personally. He is a cruel and insensitive man… and those are some of his better traits. He has no love for anyone but himself.
Rin's mother lower her eyes, but says nothing.
Mahoro: Does everyone understand what they are to do in case things get out of hand? (There is a general nodding of heads) Sera-san, will you take care of getting people to safety if needed?
Sera: The transport mechanism is set for the beacon in your back yard. If you need to you can also activate it via voice command with your wrist band.
Mahoro: Thank you Sera-san. Suguru… Kaito-kun… Riku-kun… it might be best if you waited in the bedroom until this is over.
Suguru: (To Kaito and Riku) Come on, let's go. (To Rin and the others) Rin-chan… All of you… please be careful.
Rin: We will. (Suguru and the twins exit to the bedroom) Mother, why don't you tell father that we have finished our discussion.
There is the sound of the front door opening and the sound of footsteps.
Mahoro: I don't think that will be necessary. Your father must have gotten tired of waiting.
Rin: He always was a bit impatient.
Rin's father re-enters the living room with the three men who had been with him before.
Mr. Todoroki: What is taking so long? The only topic open to discussion is whether she walks out of her or if we need to drag her, and I would suggest that none of you get the bright idea of getting in the way. Although I would prefer if no one was hurt, but if you get in the way, I will make no guarantees. Now come along Rin.
Rin: No! I have no intention of going with you. I will not marry this jerk you have picked out. And if it means breaking ties with the family, then so be it. I will miss seeing mother, but I will not miss seeing you.
Mr. Todoroki: And what do you expect to do to survive, sell that pretty little body of yours on the street.
Rin: (Standing to confront her father) No, but isn't that what you are planning to do, marry me to the man who gave you the best economic advantage. Aren't you just prostituting your own daughter for your own advantage… marrying me to the highest bidder. You are nothing more than a pimp.
With almost lightening quick reflexes, Rin's father moves to slap is daughter across the face, but with lightening quick reflexes, Mahoro catches his hand several inches from its intended target.
Mahoro: (With a most definite angry frown) I warn you, I will not forgive you if you strike your daughter. If you make another attempt to lay your hands on her, I will remove your hand… from your arm.
Rin's father is in shock that he is unable to move his arm with Mahoro holding on to it.
Mr. Todoroki: (To his associates) Get them out of my way.
With that, the three men advance toward Mahoro, but Ryuga, Sera and Minawa step in to block them. The man facing Minawa places his hands on her shoulder with the intent of pushing her out of the way, but suddenly the look on his face turns to one of ultimate agony as he gasps for air. He releases his grasp on Minawa and falls to the ground.
Kiyomi: (Wincing with shared pain) Oooo! That had to hurt! I hope he wasn't planning on having a family.
Mahoro turns her attention to Ryuga, who is facing a particularly large man. She notices that Ryuga's hand is beginning to glow.
Mahoro: Ryuga, none of that… we want to be able to at least find body parts when we're done.
Ryuga: You're no fun.
The glow on Ryuga's hand visibly diminishes, then Ryuga touches the shoulder of the man in front of him. A small spark can be seen to jump to the shoulder and the man is thrown backwards and falls to the floor
Sera: There you go; always showing off.
Sera simply winds up and punches the man she is blocking across the jaw. He flies backwards several feet, falling to the floor. He does not get up.
Sera: You know, that did feel good.
Mahoro: Now, if you like, I will release your hand and you may get your other associates to come in here and clean up this mess. Please understand, we will not put up with any other attempt to forcibly remove Rin-chan.
Rin's Father attempts to release his hand, but Mahoro is still holding it fast.
Mahoro: Do… you… understand?
Mr. Todoroki: (Growling) I understand.
Mahoro loosen the grip on his hand and he breaks free. He yells out a few quick commands and three men enter through the front door.
Mr. Todoroki: (To the men) Pick them up and get them into the car.
Man #1: Yes, sir.
The men begin to carry out the limp bodies from the floor.
Mr. Todoroki: Woman, get in the car, and let's get out of here.
Mrs. Todoroki: (After a short moment of silence) I think not.
Mr. Todoroki: What do you mean, woman, you think not? Who told you that you could think?
Mrs. Todoroki: First, my name is not Woman. I have a name, or have you forgotten. Secondly, Rin-chan is right, you don't have any feelings for anyone other than yourself. I should have done this years ago.
Mr. Todoroki: And what will you do, join your daughter on the street.
Mrs. Todoroki: I almost think that it would be preferable to being with you. But, no, somehow I think Rin-chan and I will work things out.
Mr. Todoroki: That is fine with me. I will have your personal items delivered here before the end of the day. I expect that you will have the decency not to come by the house again.
Mrs. Todoroki: Of course not. I would not want to disturb you and your mistress. Who is it this week? Is it the blonde with the huge breasts or is it that dancer from the club you always go to. No that's right, it's that cute little high school girl you bought.
Rin's father just glares at his wife, and, realizing that his unconscious associates have been removed, he walks to the door without saying anything else and exits, slamming the door behind him. There is a moment of silence after which Rin runs to her mother and hugs her.
Rin: Oh mother, I'm so sorry for all the trouble I caused you.
Mrs. Todoroki: No Rin-chan, you were no trouble. In fact I need to apologize to you and thank you. It should never have come to this. I should have left him years ago, but it would have meant abandoning you. And I want to thank all of you, for your help today, although I don't quite understand everything that I saw, and I'm not quite sure that I want to.
Suguru and the twins appear.
Suguru: Is it safe?
Mahoro: Yes, at least for the moment. (To Rin's mother) But Mrs. Todoroki, that seemed almost too easy.
Mrs. Todoroki: Not really. He cannot afford any form of scandal at this time. A noisy divorce would provide just that. Throw in a mistress or two or three. No he will be quite willing to settle quietly. Oh! And by the way, as I said, I do have a name. My name is Karen.
Mahoro: Karen?
KarenTodoroki: I was named after my mother's best friend from when she was in school in the United States.
Rin: So mother, what do we do now?
Karen Todoroki: I think first, we need to find a place to stay.
Mahoro: Do not worry about that today. We will work out sleeping arrangements, but you have a place to stay for the night.
Sera: And there are available apartments in the building where Ryuga and I are staying.
Rin: But how will we live?
Karen Todoroki: Again, don't worry. I have a sizable reserve of money set aside. At least enough for us to live until I can find a job. Don't worry Rin-chan, we will make things work, plus you have a fiancé to take care of you.
Kiyomi: Oh! No! My fathers is going to be angry. I told him I wasn't going to be away very long.
Rin: Well I can go with you, and we can explain why. I mean it isn't everyday that someone gets engaged, right Suguru-kun.
Suguru: Right!
Everyone begins to laugh.
Rin: Well mother, welcome to the family.
Rin hugs her mother and gives her a kiss. Kiyomi gives his future mother-in-law a hug and then Rin and Kiyomi hold each others hands.
Cut to ending theme
Triomatic closing modified. Rin is joined by Kiyomi.
Preview:
Scene opens with Mahoro, Suguru, Rin and Karen sitting around the dining room table drinking tea. Scene shifts to Mahoro and Suguru walking in the park, then shifts to Mahoro and Suguru surrounded by a group of people Suguru's age. Scene shifts to Rin and Karen lying side by side each on their own futon. Scene shifts to Mahoro, Suguru, Minawa, Hamaji, Rin, Kiyomi, Karen, Miyuki, Riku, Chizu, Kaito, Sera, Ryuga, Saori, Shiori and Yaeko riding on the train. Scene shifts to Suguru, Riku, Kaito and Ryuga looking at the ocean and talking. Scene shifts to Ryuga, looking shocked and somewhat pale. Scene shifts to Hamaji arranging the group as for a picture.
Voice Over
Voice of Miyuki: Rin-chan and Kiyomi-kun are going to get married. (Sigh)
Voice of Chizu: And with Mahoro-san and Suguru-kun engaged, there seems to be quite a bit of that going around.
Voice of Miyuki: It's going to be tough for Rin-chan and her mother.
Voice of Chizu: I think they'll do fine, especially with Kiyomi-kun to help out. Well at least we get to go to the beach and show off our swimsuits to Kaito-kun and Riku-kun. I hope it isn't as crazy as last year.
Voice of Miyuki: I don't think it will be. I think it will be quiet and uneventful. You know, Ryuga really looks good in a swimsuit.
Voice of Chizu: But, he isn't looking so good now. Maybe he ate to much… (Sigh) Mahoro-san and Suguru-kun… Rin-chan and Kiyomi-kun… I wonder who will get engaged next?
Voice of Miyuki: Don't look at me!
Episode 19: Beach Babies