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 19: Beach Babies
Show opens with the regular theme
Show opens with Suguru, Mahoro, Rin and Karen (Rin's Mother) sitting around the dining room table drinking tea
Karen: I want to thank you again for all of your help Mahoro-san and Suguru-san.
Suguru: It was no problem.
Mahoro: The men came with your belonging about an hour ago. There are about six boxes and one trunk.
Karen: Oh! He sent that. I'm surprised.
Rin: What is it mother?
Karen: Before we were married, I had a collection of miniature stuffed animals, but after we married he wanted me to throw them away. He said that it wasn't appropriate for an adult to collect such things. I was only sixteen at the time. I didn't want to throw them away, so I packed them away in a trunk and locked it.
Rin: You were only sixteen when you were married?
Karen: Rin-chan, my darling, I was only sixteen years old when you were born.
Rin: (Shocked) I never realized that.
Karen: Your father and I were married two days after my sixteenth birthday and you were born almost nine months to the day later. All your father could do was complain because it messed up his plans for a New Years party.
Mahoro: I am assuming that your marriage was arranged.
Karen: Well before I was even born. I had not even met him until the day of our wedding. That is why I was so happy when Rin-chan decided not to go along with this foolishness. I just wish there was something that I could have done sooner, before this turned into such a big mess.
Mahoro: (Handing Karen a rather large thick envelope) They also gave me this to give to you.
Karen: Ah! (Opening the envelope, withdrawing an official document, looking at it briefly and then closing it again) The divorce papers. He is not going to contest anything. I have custody of you, Rin-chan. He isn't going to fight at all.
Rin: What else is in there?
Karen: A cash settlement. It looks quite sizable, mainly so that all of this remains quiet.
Suguru: I'm just glad everything turned out as it did and no one was hurt, except the ones who deserved to be hurt.
Karen: I still don't understand everything that happened. Those men have a reputation for being horribly brutal and yet you just… I don't understand.
Rin: It will require some explaining.
Mahoro: Ah, before we get into explaining, I was talking to a friend of mine. We both thought that it might be best if at least for a little while, you had some additional support, just in case your husband decides to change his mind. So we'd like to have someone stay at your apartment with you at least until we are sure things have settled down. Rin-chan, maybe you would like to make the introduction.
Rin is somewhat confused, until Slash enters from the kitchen.
Rin: Oh! Slash. (Slash moves to stand next to Rin who bends down and give him a hug.) Mother, I would like to introduce you to Slash.
Karen is equally confused, looking at the catlike figure, but the expression on her face turns to shock when Slash responds.
Slash: I am very pleased to meet you Mrs. Todoroki.
Karen: He… He… t-t-talked.
Rin: Of course he talked. Slash is a combat support mecha… Is that right Slash?
Slash: That's exactly correct. I will be at your service at Mahoro-san and Suguru-kun's request.
Karen: (Skeptically) He will provide protection for us?
Mahoro: Oh, don't let that soft and fuzzy exterior fool you. He has fangs and claws that can shred armor plate.
Slash: Mahoro!
Karen: So… Slash… ahhh… works for you?
Mahoro: I am Slash's commanding officer… retired.
Karen: Commanding officer?
Mahoro: I was a combat specialist for Vesper.
Karen: Those were the people that I heard about in the news who were fighting the war against the space aliens.
Mahoro: As it turned out, we were actually fighting on the same side, against an organization called Kaemisa, although we never knew it.
Karen: But you're so young.
Mahoro: Well… Ahhh…
Suguru: Might as well tell her.
Karen: Tell me what?
Mahoro: Well, actually, I'm not exactly human.
Karen: Not exactly? …
Mahoro: I'm an android, as are Ryuga-san and Sera-san.
Karen: An android?
Mahoro: A manufactured creature in human form.
Karen: Like a robot.
Mahoro: No, it is quite difficult to explain. I am made of the same flesh and muscle as you are, but certain parts, like my nervous system, bones, heart, lungs, weapon systems and some of my brain are ahhh… manufactured.
Karen: So that is why you didn't have any trouble dealing with my husband's associates.
Suguru: They could have vaporized them, if they were allowed to.
Karen: Allowed?
Mahoro: Our battle programming does not allow us to deliberately kill or seriously injure a human, or any living thing for that matter.
Karen: OK, so what about Minawa-chan?
Suguru: Minawa-chan is a little more difficult to explain, but she is human. Starting from when she was a baby, surgery was done to implant cybernetic enhancements into her body to make her stronger and faster and to control her thinking, but she escaped from the people who were doing it to her and came to live with us. The Saint doctors were able to undo much of the damage done, but she still has many enhancements that make her stronger and help her move faster. That's why we took the trip in space; to bring Minawa-chan home.
Karen: Who would do such a thing to a child?
Mahoro: Kaemisa, the people that Vesper and Saint were fighting.
Karen: Maybe now I understand better why you were fighting them. That is an unforgivable thing to do to a child. (Shaking her head) Hmmm… speaking of Minawa-chan, where are she and the twins?
Mahoro: Hamaji-kun came over to take her out to dinner. Kaito-kun is at Chizu-chan's house for dinner and Riku-kun is at Miyuki-chan's house.
Karen: So if we weren't here, you two would have a quiet evening together.
Mahoro: Please don't worry about it.
Rin: Well, actually, ahhh… Kiyomi-kun asked if he could take me and my mother out for dinner tonight… after he is done with work.
Karen: I can understand wanting to take you out for a date, but why include me?
Rin: He said that he would like to get to know his future mother-in-law better.
Mahoro: I think it's a marvelous idea.. It's been a hard day. All three of you should enjoy yourself.
Rin: And you get to spend some quality time with your fiancé, Mahoro-san.
Mahoro: Yes there is that. (Looking directly at Suguru and in a sweet voice) Some very nice quality time.
Suguru begins to blush.
Mahoro: He's so cute when he's embarrassed.
Suguru: Mahoro!
The girls all start laughing.
Scene changes to Suguru and Mahoro sitting at the dining room table, eating dinner.
Mahoro: It's been a long time since we have eaten dinner by ourselves.
Suguru: Yes it has. It feels kind of special.
Mahoro: Yes it does. Suguru, what would you think about going to the beach this Sunday if the weather is still warm?
Suguru: I think that would be nice. Hopefully it will be a bit calmer than our visit to the beach last year.
Mahoro: I don't think there are any more of those crab robots around. Actually I was thinking of inviting everyone, including Saori-sensei, Shiori-chan, Ya-chan, Ryuga-san, Sera-san and Karen-san.
Suguru: That sounds like a good idea. We can have a big picnic and a fun day in the beach.
Mahoro: I'll talk to people about it tomorrow.
Suguru: I remember last year we almost had to drag you to the beach.
Mahoro: I was so afraid that you would be angry with me if I were not attending to my duties. I think I had already fallen in love with you, but I was just afraid to admit it to myself.
Suguru: I think I had already fallen in love with you too. Ahhh… Mahoro, may I ask you something?
Mahoro: Sure.
Suguru: What did you and Rin-chan talk about last night?
Mahoro: A lot of girl talk things, but mostly about what she was going to do today. Why do you ask?
Suguru: I don't know. I was just wondering.
Mahoro: Well, (With a mischievous smile) if you must know, we were wondering if you would want to come and spend the night in bed with both of us.
Suguru: (Blushing brightly) Ma… maa… ma…
Mahoro: Oooo! I take from your reaction that the thought had crossed your mind at some point.
Suguru: I never thought… I mean… I would never… I couldn't… Ahhh… Oh! (Head bowed) I'm sorry Mahoro..
Mahoro: Don't be sorry. Rin-chan said that would be your reaction. But you have thought about something like that before.
Suguru: Before you came, I used to fantasize about spending a night in bed with Miyuki-chan, Rin-chan and Chizu-chan.
Mahoro: You know that if you asked them right now, they still might do it.
Suguru: I know. That's what I'm afraid of.
Mahoro: Afraid?
Suguru: I love you too much to do anything that might hurt you, and I am sure that doing something like that would.
Mahoro: Both Rin-chan and Miyuki-chan said you would say that.
Suguru: Enough of that right now. What would you like to do after we clean up from dinner?
Mahoro: Well we could go to bed and make love all night long.
Suguru: Mahoro!
Mahoro: I'm just joking. I don't know. Maybe we could just go for a walk.
Suguru: Actually that sound like a good idea. Would you like to walk anyplace in particular?
Mahoro: Maybe we could go to the park.
Suguru: That sounds like an excellent idea. Let's get things cleaned up then you can get out of your… ahhh… let me rephrase that… you can change into something more comfortable and we can take a nice leisurely walk.
Suguru and Mahoro get up from the table and begin to gather up the dishes from dinner.
Scene fades to Suguru and Mahoro walking hand in hand on a pathway in the park. Mahoro has changed from her maid's uniform into a white blouse and short skirt.
Mahoro: This is nice. It's not as hot as it was during the day, but not so cool as to be uncomfortable.
Suguru: It's just nice being here with you. I like the outfit you are wearing. It really shows off how beautiful you are.
Mahoro: Thank you Suguru. It was quite a day today, with everything that happened. I'm glad it turned out well.
Suguru: Rin-chan's mother is really a nice person… so different from her husband.
Mahoro: And Rin-chan and Kiyomi-kun are engaged. I wonder who will be next.
Suguru: I'll place my bet on Minawa-chan and Hamaji-kun, although I think Chizu-chan or Miyuki-chan are just as likely if Hamaji-kun doesn't get his courage together.
Mahoro: If Hamaji-kun doesn't get his courage together, Minawa-chan will propose. I'm really surprised that she hasn't done it already.
Suguru: Maybe Kiyomi-kun and Rin-chan's engagement will give one of them a little push. (Suguru stops walking and moves to face Mahoro) Actually, Kiyomi-kun and Rin-chan reminded me of something that I forgot. (Suguru reaches into his pocket and pulls a small jewelry box from it. He opens the box to show the ring inside to Mahoro) This was the ring my father gave to my mother when they were engaged. After my mother died, he told me that when I found that special person that I would marry, I should present it to her. I guess it was his mother's ring before that.
The ring is a gold band with a traditional cut diamond set on it. Suguru takes the ring from the box (deposits the box back in his pocket) and takes Mahoro by the left hand.
Suguru: Mahoro, please accept this ring as a token of my love for you and as a symbol of our intent to marry.
Suguru places the ring on Mahoro's ring finger (almost a perfect fit). Mahoro holds her hand up to look at the ring on her hand.
Mahoro: Suguru, it's lovely. Oh! Thank you so much.
Mahoro and Suguru embrace and kiss. After a moment, Mahoro and Suguru realize that they are drawing a crowd. Several couple who has been walking have stopped.
Female #1: Did he propose?
Female #2: Did you accept?
Mahoro: Ahhh… Ahhh… He proposed several weeks ago.
Suguru: I just gave her the ring today.
Male #1: I recognize you. You're from the group that went into space.
Female #1: Did he propose while you were in space?
Mahoro: Actually, yes he did.
Female #2: Oh! That is so romantic.
Male #2: Wait a second. He goes to our school. Two of the teachers from the school went with him.
Male #1: Aren't you a bit young to get married?
Suguru: Ahhh…
Female #3: Weren't there two guys from space with them? They were cute!
Female #2: I wonder if they are available?
Suguru: They both have girl friends already.
Female #2: Drat!
Male #2: What is that supposed to mean?
Female #3: Does it feel nice to be engaged?
Mahoro: It is one of the most wonderful feelings in the world.
Male #3: (To Suguru) She is beautiful. You are very lucky.
Suguru: Thank you. I think she is beautiful also.
Male #1: But you're still in junior high school. Why did you propose so young?
Suguru: Because I love Mahoro and I know that I want to spend the rest of my life with her.
Female #2: Come on. Let's let them have some time alone.
The gathered couples begin to disperse.
Male #1: (As the couple walks away) I still say that a junior high student is to young to propose marriage.
Female #1: You're just not romantic enough, or you are too much of a coward.
Mahoro and Suguru look at each other and begin to laugh.
Suguru: We should start walking again before we draw another crowd. Hmmm… Mahoro, would you like some ice cream?
Mahoro: Yes I would Suguru.
Suguru: Would you like to sit while I go get it?
Mahoro: No, I think I would like to walk with you. We need to think about getting home so that Rin-chan and her mother can get back into the house.
Suguru: You're probably right.
Mahoro and Suguru begin walking again, hand in hand.
Mahoro: Suguru, do you ever worry about being so young and being engaged to be married?
Suguru: No. I know that I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Sometimes I feel like it was always meant to be this way. Maybe it's because I'm part Saint, but I guess I knew that this is what should happen from the first day I met you. You don't need to worry about me Mahoro. I know this is right.
Mahoro draws Suguru closer to her and places her arm around him.
Mahoro: I love you Suguru.
Suguru: I love you too, Mahoro
Suguru places his arm around Mahoro, with his hand resting on her hip. Mahoro giggles.
Mahoro: And after our ice cream, we can go home and make love all night long.
Suguru: Mahoro!
Scene fades to Rin and her mother lying in futons next to each other in a spare room in the house.
Karen: I can't believe that Mahoro-san and Suguru-san went out and got futons for us. We could have arranged something on the couch.
Rin: That's the way they are, mother. Maybe that's why I like them so much. No matter how many times I was a brat, they always made me feel welcome.
Karen: Rin-chan, what did you mean earlier when you said, 'Welcome to the family'?
Rin: Well, that's our special group of people who know all of the little secrets about Mahoro-san and Suguru-kun, and Ryuga-sensei and Sera-san and Minawa-chan. But in many ways, we've been a little family for a long time.
Karen: Kiyomi-kun is a very nice young man. He seems quite mature and responsible.
Rin: He has been helping his father with the liquor store since he was little. His father takes a little getting used to, but once we had the chance to talk, he wasn't so bad.
Karen: (Extended silence) Rin-chan… ahhh… I'm not sure how to ask this but…
Rin: No mother, Kiyomi-kun and I haven't gone all the way. Not that we haven't had the opportunity, but Kiyomi-kun says that he isn't ready to take on the responsibility of raising a child yet… not even the chance of it.
Karen: But you've shared a bed, haven't you?
Rin: Well… actually… no. Even at the lodge we used our own rooms for sleeping. That's not to say that we didn't spend a lot of time together cuddling and such, but actually, I think the only two who have shared a bed are Mahoro-san and Suguru-kun, but they have been sharing a house for over a year.
Karen: (Broadly smiling) Hmmm… my daughter… getting married. I have a wedding to help plan.
Rin: Don't rush things. It will be at least two years before the wedding.
Karen: A mother can dream, can't she.
Rin: Are you going to come to the beach with us on Sunday?
Karen: I don't think so. I don't have a swimsuit.
Rin: Then come with us tomorrow. Mahoro-san is going to take Sera-san and me shopping. We might even get Saori-sensei and her sister to join us. It would be a nice girls day out.
Karen: But I haven't worn a swimsuit in years.
Rin: Don't worry about it. You still have a great looking body.
Karen: Thank you Rin-chan. We'll see after we get moved into our apartment.
Cut to mid-show break.
Opens aboard the train to the beach. On board are Mahoro and Suguru, Minawa and Hamaji, Rin, Kiyomi and Rin's mother Karen, Miyuki and Riku, Chizu and Kaito, Ryuga and Sera, Saori Shikijo with her sister Shiori and Yaeko. The group takes up almost half of the train car.
Kiyomi: (To Rin) I can't believe that you wouldn't show me your swimsuit. Suguru and the other guys got to see what swimsuits their girlfriends bought.
Rin: I want this to be a surprise.
Shikijo: Don't worry, I think you will like it.
Mahoro: I still think it would have been better to arrange cars from Vesper rather than take the train.
Suguru: I think there is a better chance of going unnoticed if we take the train, or would you like it to be like it was that night in the park.
Mahoro: Only if you're going to give me another ring.
Suguru: I think the next ring I give you is going to be a wedding ring.
Miyuki: Mahoro-san, have you given thought to what kind of a wedding you and Suguru are going to have?
Mahoro: I think it will be a mix of traditional Japanese and Western. I like the idea of a western style wedding gown, but I would like to have elements of traditional in there also.
Miyuki: How about you, Rin-chan? What kind of wedding would you like?
Rin: I guess I would like a traditional Kimono for my wedding. I have always loved wearing them.
Kiyomi: I like that idea too.
Hamaji: How are you parents taking all of this Kiyomi-kun?
Kiyomi: My father thought I was out of my mind at first, but I think my mother talked to him and he is accepting the idea better now.
Rin: Chizu-chan, how are your parents doing with you having a boyfriend?
Chizu: I could strangle my dad. He wants to give me some of the videos he's directed to help me out.
Karen: Videos?
Chizu: My dad is a movie director and producer and he has done a number of ahhh…
Miyuki: There is no polite way to say it, Chizu-chan… Porn flicks!
Karen: Oh!
Chizu: Yeah, well he thinks that it would be good for me to watch a few of them.
Hamaji: Your dad is weird.
Chizu: You're telling me.
Kaito: What is a porn flick?
Chizu: Later! Miyuki-chan, it can't be any easier for you with your sisters.
Miyuki: Actually, they were quite well behaved when Riku-kun was over to the house for dinner, but I think father threatened them.
Rin: Otherwise how are things going?
Miyuki: (Giving Riku a little squeeze) Dad lets Riku-kun and me use the baths after we close for the evening. My sisters are not happy with that, especially since dad wouldn't let them anywhere near.
Suguru: How is your mom taking all of this?
Miyuki: I think she's pretty cool with it. At least she hasn't said anything yet.
Suguru: Do you think your father talked to her?
Miyuki: Do you think that would matter?
Suguru: You're right. I wasn't thinking. Hamaji-kun, how are things going with your parents?
Hamaji: It's really weird. It's almost as if they are just waiting for us to set the date. When Minawa-chan was over to the house for dinner, my parents spent the entire night showing Minawa-chan baby pictures of me.
Minawa: But Hamaji-kun, you were so cute in those pictures, especially the one where you weren't wearing any clothes.
Miyuki: These I have to see.
Hamaji: No you don't.
Minawa: But I think Hamaji-kun is even cuter now, especially when he's not wearing any clothes.
Hamaji: (Blushing brightly) Minawa-chan!
Everyone begins to laugh. There is a stop announcement on the train.
Kiyomi: This is our stop coming up next.
Chizu: (Noticing that Mahoro is empty handed; except for Suguru's hand) Mahoro-san, didn't you pack a picnic lunch for us today?
Mahoro: No! I thought today we would eat at the beach club. It is supposed to be one of the best in all of Japan.
Chizu: But nothing can compare to your cooking.
Mahoro: This might. The cook is one of the people I learned cooking from at Vesper.
Hamaji: You should have guessed that Chizu-chan.
The train begins to slow and then comes to a stop at the station. Everyone gathers up their things. Yaeko, who has been quiet for the entire trip is the last to exit, except for Mahoro and Suguru. She almost looks hesitant to exit the train.
Mahoro: Are you all right Ya-chan?
Yaeko: Yes, well… ahhh… sort of.
Mahoro: Is there a problem?
Yaeko: Its just that, my mother and father and I used to come here all of the time during the summer. Sometimes almost every weekend during the summer. It just feels funny being here without him.
Suguru: Yaeko-chan, then you should really let yourself have fun today. What better way to honor the memory of your father?
Yaeko: (Quietly) I guess so.
Suguru: Come on… OK Mahoro, where is this marvelous beach club you were talking about?
Suguru, Ryuga, Kiyomi, Hamaji, Kaito and Riku are waiting outside the beach club for the girls to finish changing into their swimsuits.
Kiyomi: I can't believe the food. I've never seen so much food served at a restaurant.
Ryuga: Well when the cook and Mahoro started talking and reminiscing you should have known something like that would happen.
Hamaji: But did they have to cook all of the recipes they traded.
Suguru walks over to Kaito and Riku, who are staring at the ocean.
Suguru: Are you all right?
Kaito: It's just that I've never seen that much water in one place before. It just seems to go on for ever and ever.
Riku: We thought it was beautiful from space, but it is even more beautiful seeing it from here.
Suguru: And it goes on for several thousand miles.
Ryuga walks over to where Suguru and the twins are standing.
Ryuga: Water has a special meaning for androids also. The last stage of our development occurs in water. It is where our spirit is infused with our bodies. The first conscious image that an android sees is the blue of the water. It becomes a lasting image for all of the days we live.
Hamaji: Hey, guys, the girls are ready!
Suguru, Ryuga, Kaito and Riku return to where Hamaji and Kiyomi were waiting for the girls. Mahoro, Minawa, Chizu and Miyuki have already exited the dressing room and move to pair up with their boyfriend.
Hamaji: (To Suguru) I know we were with them when they bought these swimsuits, but I don't remember them having so little cloth.
Minawa: (To Hamaji after she comes over to him and wraps her arm around his) Does Hamaji-kun approve of my swimsuit?
Hamaji: I approve. It is very beautiful and you are very beautiful.
Mahoro: We decided that since you guys didn't get to see the other girl's swimsuits, we should have a little fashion show. First on our runway, Saori-Sensei, Shiori-chan and Ya-chan.
The three step out of the doorway, Saori first, wearing a red two piece swimsuit, which although showing a great deal of her flesh, would be considered conservative by her previous standards. Shiori and Yaeko exit together (although Yaeko is somewhat hesitant) wearing one piece swimsuits that are nearly identical in design, but Shiori's swimsuit is a pastel blue and Yaeko's is pastel yellow.
Kiyomi: Not bad.
Suguru: Very pretty Ya-chan… Shiori-chan.
Hamaji: Being a bit conservative this year, Sensei?
Shikijo: I have to be careful of my image.
Mahoro: And next the lovely Sera-san.
Sera steps out wearing a black one piece swimsuit. Although not as endowed as Saori, Sera is quite well built and the deep cut neckline of her swimsuit leaves very little to the imagination. Ryuga's jaw nearly hits the floor.
Hamaji: Wow!
Minawa gives Hamaji a little jab.
Kiyomi: I'll second that.
Miyuki: You have a fine looking sister there Ryuga-sensei.
Mahoro: Don't drool, Ryuga. She is your sister.
Shikijo: Sera-san is definitely going to draw some attention today.
Mahoro: And last, but certainly not least, Rin-chan and her mother Karen-san.
Rin and her mother exit the dressing room wearing identical royal blue two-piece swimsuits. There is enough material in the suits to cover what they need to cover, but only with a very little to spare. They both walk over to Kiyomi and each of them takes a hand.
Kiyomi: Oh! My…
Rin: Well, Kiyomi-kun, was this worth waiting for? Do you like it?
Kiyomi: Oh! My…
Hamaji: Rin-chan, I think that means yes to both of you questions.
Kiyomi: Oh! My…
There is general laughter from the whole group.
Chizu: OK then, let's go and have some fun on the beach. Come on Kaito-kun, let's go and play in the ocean.
Miyuki: You too, Riku-kun. Let's go and get wet.
Chizu and Miyuki lead the twins toward the water.
Minawa: Hamaji-kun, do you want to play in the water?
Hamaji: I don't think so right now, Minawa-chan. I'm still too full from lunch. How about a little walk before we go swimming?
Minawa: Oh! Maybe we can find a nice quiet place for kissee-kissee?
Hamaji: Maybe some kissee-kissee would be nice.
Hamaji and Minawa start to walk down the beach.
Kiyomi: I remember when Minawa-chan would say something like that and Hamaji-kun would blush bright enough to read by in a dark room.
Rin: Something tells me that Hamaji-kun has something a little bit more than kissee-kissee on his mind.
Yaeko approaches Suguru and Mahoro.
Yaeko: Suguru-san… Mahoro-san… could you help me? One of the things we always would do when we came to the beach was to build a sand castle. Would you help me?
Suguru: Sure. I'm not very good at sand castles, but I will do my best.
Mahoro: Oh course, Ya-chan.
Shiori: Do you mind if I help, Ya-chan?
Yaeko: Of course not.
Yaeko, Shiori, Suguru and Mahoro go off to find a clear patch of beach.
Rin: How would you like to take a nice walk along the beach, Kiyomi-kun?
Kiyomi: Ahhh… yeah… sure.
Rin: I'm afraid that we can't walk too fast, or I'll bounce right of my top. I hadn't thought of that when I bought it.
Karen: Not that Kiyomi-kun would mind if that happened.
Rin: Mother!
Kiyomi: Would you like to walk with us?
Karen: No you two go and enjoy the time together, unless, of course, you want to see both of us bounce out of our swimsuits.
Kiyomi turns a bright red at that thought.
Rin: Mother!
Karen: I'm just kidding. I think I'll take a walk and see how many looks I get.
Rin and Kiyomi begin walking slowly along the beach.
Karen: (Talking to Sera and Saori) Well it looks like it's just us and your brother, Sera-san. Do you think he'd mind applying some sun lotion for me?
Sera: (Ryuga begins to blush) I don't know. It might be better to ask him, but if he wouldn't mind, I think I could use some lotion also.
Shikijo: (Ryuga turns bright red) Ryuga-san, are you alright?
Karen: Sera-san, your brother doesn't get out around women all that much.
Sera: No he hasn't. He has led a somewhat sheltered life. I'm not sure he has ever seen me without my clothes on.
Ryuga: Sera! You're my sister. That would be improper.
Sera: Brother, you are such a prude.
Karen: I think your brother needs a lesson. After he oils us down, we can oil him down.
Ryuga lets out an almost inaudible screech as Sera and Karen drag him out onto the beach, with Saori trailing behind.
Scene shifts to Suguru, Mahoro, Shiori and Yaeko standing in by a rather substantial sand castle.
Yaeko: Not bad for someone who says that he isn't very good with building sand castles.
Suguru: Well you did most of the fine work.
Mahoro: Yes, you're quite a good artist.
Shiori: She's one of the best artists at our school. She paints and does sculpture and all sort of other artsy things.
Yaeko: My father taught me. He said that I had a lot of talent.
Suguru: Well that you do. You should really keep practicing.
Yaeko: Suguru-san, what did you and your parents like to do together?
Suguru: My father was away a lot of the time, but when he had time off, the whole family would go camping and fishing.
Yaeko: Do you go camping and fishing anymore?
Suguru: Not really. It's not all that much fun going by yourself… Although… maybe I could talk Mahoro into going with me.
Mahoro: You might just do that. I liked the outdoor training, except most of mine was done in the desert and the Antarctic. So what do you want to do now?
Shiori: Let's go into the water. I have sand in places where I don't want it.
Yaeko: Sure. Let's go see if the others are there.
Switch to scene of Hamaji and Minawa walking along the beach.
Hamaji: This is so nice and peaceful. Now that we're back home, I don't get to spend as much time alone with you.
Minawa: I know. It was nice at the lodge. I could come to your room or you could come to mine and we could cuddle as much as we liked. I'm not sure Onee-chan would approve if you came to my house.
Hamaji: I don't think my parents would say anything if we were cuddling in my room, but I would just feel uncomfortable doing it.
Minawa: Why is it that your parents act like we are already engaged?
Hamaji: My mom and dad were 'engaged' when they were in elementary school. (Minawa looks perplexed) My mom's family moved into the area when she was ten. The first day my mom came to school, my dad fell in love with her and he asked her to marry him in front of the entire class. She said yes and everybody laughed about it and really didn't think anything else about it. But my mom and dad started spending all their time together. They continued to go to school together, even through college. One week after they both graduated, they were married.
Minawa: That is so romantic.
Hamaji: My mom and dad believe very strongly in love at first sight. I think I feel the same way also. I knew I loved you the first time you tripped into my arms.
Minawa: I'm sorry. Back then it was really hard for me to show my feelings. I really didn't know what feelings were.
Hamaji: There you go apologizing again. I'm just going to have to give you a kiss, Minawa-chan. (Hamaji gives Minawa a kiss) Hmmm… I just noticed something. You're getting taller. I think you are almost as tall as me now.
Minawa: Is there a problem with that?
Hamaji: No, that's wonderful. I think that means that you will start growing like you should.
Minawa: Does that mean my boobies will get bigger? Would Hamaji-kun like me to have bigger boobies?
Hamaji: Minawa-chan, I like your boobies like they are now and I will like them no matter what, because I love you Minawa-chan.
Minawa: And I love you.
They embrace and kiss. After several moments, Hamaji eyes brighten and he steps back from the embrace.
Hamaji: Minawa-chan, I just thought of something that I have to do. Let's go find everybody else.
Without letting her respond, Hamaji takes Minawa by the hand and they start walking back toward the water where Hamaji can see the others playing.
Scene shifts to Rin and Kiyomi, who are walking down the beach (in the opposite direction from Hamaji and Minawa)
Rin: Kiyomi-kun, I'm sorry about my mom embarrassing you back there.
Kiyomi: No need to apologize. I set myself up for that and really deserved it. Actually, though, I wouldn't mind you bouncing out of your top, not that it would be much different than now.
Rin: Kiyomi-kun, you pervert. (Mockingly) And what would you do if my boobies bounced out of my swimsuit?
Kiyomi: I would gently put them back into your swimsuit.
Rin: Oooo… That sounds nice. You'll have to show me how you would do it sometime.
Kiyomi: I know I've said it before, but I'd like to say it again. I think you are the most beautiful woman in the world, and I love you.
Rin More beautiful than Asaoka Riho?
Kiyomi: Hmmm… (Looking intently at Rin and then sounding rather formal) Actually, yes. Your breasts have a very pleasing shape and are much smoother looking that hers. And yours are not so big that I feel like I would be smothered by them.
Rin: Thank you Kiyomi-kun. It's probably silly, but some girls worry about things like that. I love you.
Kiyomi: I love you too, Rin-chan.
Voice of Shiori: Rin-chan… Kiyomi-kun…
Rin and Kiyomi turn to the voice.
Kiyomi: What is it, Shiori-chan?
Shiori: I'm not sure, but Hamaji-kun wanted to get everyone together.
Rin: I wonder what's up?
Kiyomi: He probably wants to get a picture of everyone, like last year.
Shiori: I'm not sure why, but Suguru-kun said that you shouldn't run.
Rin and Kiyomi look at each other and begin to laugh.
Rin: Oh! He's no fun.
Rin and Kiyomi continue to laugh as they begin to walk hand in hand behind Shiori.
Scene shifts to the Karen, Saori and Sera lying and sunning themselves on a blanket. Ryuga is also on the blanket, but sitting upright and almost white. Coming toward them from the water is Suguru, Mahoro, Miyuki, Riku, Chizu, Kaito, Hamaji, Minawa and Yaeko. Also approaching are Kiyomi, Rin and Shiori.
Suguru: Ryuga-sensei, are you alright? You don't look well at all.
Shikijo: Be nice to him. He's had a very traumatic experience. He's had more contact with female bodies this afternoon than he's had in his entire life before this.
Sera: What do you think did him in?
Shikijo: I think it was when he was doing my back and I told him to rub the oil in under my swimsuit bottom.
Karen: No I think it was when I turned over and told him to do my front also.
Sera: You're both wrong. I think it was when I folded down the top of my swimsuit and showed him my breasts.
Everyone begins to laugh, except Ryuga, who is still in a state of shock.
Kiyomi: OK Hamaji-kun, what was so important to get everyone together? It obviously wasn't to get a picture since you don't have your camera.
Hamaji: First I have to get everyone into position. Rin-chan and Kiyomi-kun could you stand right here, and Chizu-chan and Kaito-kun stand here next to them. And Miyuki-chan and Riku-kun, stand over to this side. Ryuga-sensei and Saori-sensei stand here between Kaito-kun and Miyuki-chan. Karen-san, could you stand right next to your daughter and Sera-san, could you stand next to your brother. Shiori-chan stand in front of your sister and Ya-chan, stand next to Shiori-chan. Now Suguru-kun and Mahoro-san, stand right here in front of Ryuga-sensei and Sera-san and sort of half face each other. Now, Minawa-chan, could you please stand right here in front of Suguru-kun and Mahoro-san, but a little in front of them. Perfect!
Kiyomi: I don't understand what this is for, you still don't have a camera.
Hamaji: One moment. (Hamaji slightly moves several of the people, steps back and takes another look) Perfect. (Hamaji steps up to Minawa, falls down to one knee and takes her right hand with his) Minawa-chan… will you marry me?
There is perfect silence, not only from the group, but from the entire beach as if suddenly everyone there realized that something very important was about to happen. There is a call from a sea bird.
Minawa: Yes, Hamaji-kun, I will marry you!
There is another moment of silence as the response sinks in. Then there is a cheer, led by Kiyomi and Suguru.
Cut to ending theme
Triomatic closing modified. Rin is joined by Kiyomi and Minawa is joined by Hamaji.
Preview:
Scene opens with Mahoro, Suguru, Minawa, Hamaji, Rin, Kiyomi, Karen, Miyuki, Riku, Chizu, Kaito, Sera, Ryuga, Saori, Shiori and Yaeko riding on the train. Scene shifts to Miyuki with a very shocked expression, then shows Ryuga still looking rather pale and in shock. Scene shifts to train station with members of the group departing, then showing Mahoro with a shocked look on her face. Scene shifts to Saori and Ryuga talking.
Voice Over
Voice of Rin: Minawa-chan and Hamaji-kun are going to get married. (Sigh)
Voice of Kiyomi: And with Mahoro-san and Suguru-kun and you and me engaged, there seems to be quite a bit of that going around.
Voice of Rin: Did you hear what Riku-kun said to get that reaction from Miyuki-chan?
Voice of Kiyomi: I didn't hear. Hmmm… Ryuga-sensei still doesn't look very good.
Voice of Rin: And look at Mahoro-san. Whatever Minawa-chan said really took her by surprise.
Voice of Kiyomi: Well, it looks like Saori-sensei seems to have calmed Ryuga-sensei down.
Voice of Rin: Yes it does. Hmmm… Mahoro-san and Suguru-kun… You and me … and now Minawa-chan and Hamaji-kun… I wonder who will get engaged next?
Voice of Miyuki: Don't look at me!
Episode 20: Growing Relationships