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 20: Growing Relationships
Show opens with the regular theme
Opening scene shows everyone returning from the beach on the train.
Miyuki: (To Chizu) Well, that was something.
Chizu: It isn't as if we weren't expecting it.
Miyuki: Yeah, but, I would never expect something like that from Hamaji-kun. Do you remember how long it took before he could talk with us without having a nosebleed?
Chizu: Remember that time you walked in on him at the baths because you didn't know that anyone was in there? You thought that he was going to have a heart attack
Miyuki: I also remember who set that up, Chizu-chan.
Chizu: Well you have to admit that it was funny.
Riku: (To Miyuki) May I ask you something, Miyuki-chan?
Miyuki: Of course.
Riku: Is it normal for Terrans your age to become engaged?
Miyuki: Not really. Depending on your cultural background, people usually wait until they are somewhat older to get engaged. On the other hand, our little group seems somewhat far from normal.
Chizu: You can say that again.
Miyuki: It does seem a bit disheartening that the three original boys in our group are the ones that are engaged.
Chizu: That is true. (sigh)
Riku: (After a long moment of looking at Miyuki) Would it make you feel better if I proposed to marry you, Miyuki-chan?
Miyuki: (After her heart starts beating again) No Riku-kun, you don't have to propose to marry me. The arrangement we have right now is fine. We haven't known each other all that long, so I'd like you to have the chance to get to know me better and for me to get to know you better before we talk about marriage. But… thank you, that was really… sweet.
Riku: In our culture, if our parents were alive, we would already be committed to marry a girl arranged by our parents, although, they had said that it was going to be difficult to find wives for us because we were twins.
Chizu: I still think that is so unfair.
Kaito: It's just a quirk of our culture. I'm sure that there are any number of things from our culture that you would find strange or unfair. There are many things here on Earth that are very strange to us, but I think we will learn from each other.
Chizu: Actually, someday I would like the chance to visit your home ship.
Kaito: I'm not sure that will ever happen, but it would be nice to go back with all of you, just to show them that there are people who will stay by us no matter the situation.
Chizu: Then someday we have to do that.
Shiori: Kaito-kun, are there any other twins your age who might like to come to Earth to live?
Kaito: Not as far as I know. Riku-kun and I were the first set of twins born in nearly 150 of your Earth years.
Chizu: (Taking Kaito by the hand) Well I glad that you and your brother are here.
Kiyomi: (To Suguru) Ryuga-sensei still looks like he's in shock.
Suguru: I don't think that it was particularly fair what they did to him. That would have been like the time two years ago when Rin-chan lifted her top in front of Hamaji-kun. I thought that we would have to send him to the hospital to get blood.
Mahoro: You did that to Hamaji-kun?
Rin: Yeah, Miyuki-chan bet me a month of free baths that I wouldn't do it.
Hamaji: Actually I think I did pretty well, at least until Miyuki-chan gave Rin-chan a push and her breasts ended up right in my face. Anyway, I'm not nearly that bad any more.
Rin: I don't know. I haven't pushed my breasts into you face lately. (Kiyomi clears his throat) Not that I intend to.
Shikijo: Actually, I think all Ryuga-san needs is a little more practice. (Sincerely) I really wouldn't mind spending some time with him, but I have my sister and Ya-chan staying overnight.
Shiori: Don't let that stop you. We can always help.
Shikijo: (Glaring at he sister) I think you're sounding a little too willing.
Karen: Well, if Rin-chan wouldn't mind, I could take Ryuga-san home with me.
Rin: Mother!
Karen: Come on. You and Kiyomi-kun can have the bedroom and I'll take the living room with Ryuga-san.
Ryuga pales out even more and lets out an even more audible squeak.
Rin: MOTHER!
Karen: Don't worry. I'm just joking about having Ryuga-san over. On the other hand, I am perfectly serious about letting you and Kiyomi-kun have the bedroom.
Rin just wants to yell out at her mother, but she is so angry that nothing comes out. Kiyomi takes hold of Rin's hand to calm her down.
Kiyomi: Not tonight, but someday I may take you up on that offer.
Rin: Kiyomi-kun!
Sera: Don't worry about it. I think I'll break him in slowly. Maybe a day or two of me not wearing any clothing will do the trick.
Ryuga: (Panicked squeak) Mahoro-san, you need to help me. You need to save me from these ecchi queens.
Mahoro: Sensei, I suggest you get used to it, especially if you intend to teach at the high school. You will be surrounded by it, day in, day out. On the other hand, maybe Chizu-chan can get him some instructional videos from her father.
Chizu: No problem. How many hours worth would you like?
Ryuga: (Almost weeping) Enough! Enough! Please no more!
Sera: Ah! The once mighty warrior reduced to this.
An announcement of a stop is broadcast over the PA system.
Hamaji: You're saved, Sensei, at least for the moment. This is our stop.
The train slows to a stop. The doors open and everyone exits the train.
Mahoro: (With Suguru standing with her) Ya-chan, Suguru and I were planning to visit the cemetery on Wednesday with everyone else. I was wondering if you and your mother would like to come with us.
Yaeko: I don't know. I will have to talk to my mother about it. I'll let you know.
Mahoro: You know how to get in contact with us.
Yaeko: I will do that.
Yaeko walks away with Shiori, Saori, Ryuga, Sera, and Karen.
Rin: Mother, I will be home in a few minutes, but I need to talk to Kiyomi-kun for a moment.
Karen: Take your time.
Rin and Kiyomi begin to walk toward Kiyomi's house.
Kaito: Riku-kun and I will walk Miyuki-chan and Chizu-chan home and then we will be home.
Suguru: Take your time, also. Enjoy your time together.
The twins walk off with Chizu and Miyuki. Minawa approaches Mahoro.
Minawa: Onee-chan, Hamaji-kun and I are going to visit his parents and tell them the news.
Mahoro: Of course. I think his parents will be happy with the news.
Minawa: Onee-chan… ahhh… may I ask you a favor?… if Hamaji-kun's parents say it is all right… ahhh… could Hamaji-kun… ahhh… come over and spend the night with me?
Mahoro: (Shocked) Minawa-chan… ahhh… I don't know…
Minawa: (Almost frantic) Onee-chan, I promise that we won't do anything that you and Suguru-san have not done. I just want to spend the night cuddled with my future husband.
Mahoro: Ahhh… OK… but you two have to be on your best behavior.
Minawa: Don't worry. We will behave ourselves. I promise. Thank you Onee-chan. (To Hamaji) Come on Hamaji-kun, let's go tell your parents.
Hamaji and Minawa walk away, hand in hand, toward Hamaji's house.
Suguru: Mahoro, I never thought I would hear you say that.
Mahoro: But, she is right. How can I deny her the same thing you and I are doing? Anyway, I trust both of them.
Sera: Well I guess I should take Ryuga home. It has been a difficult day for him. I'll give him a warm glass of milk and tuck him into bed. Maybe I'll even sing him a lullaby.
Shikijo: One moment please, Sera-san. (Walking up to Ryuga) Ryuga-san, I was wondering, if I promise to behave myself, would you take a walk with me?
Ryuga: I… ahhh…
Shikijo: I promise. Please.
Sera: (Ryuga looking at her with a 'What should I do?' expression) Brother, It's your choice to make.
Ryuga: (To Shikijo after taking a deep breath) OK.
Shikijo: Good… Come on… (Taking him by the hand) You can buy me an ice cream. (To Sera) Could you make sure Shiori-chan and Ya-chan get to my apartment?
Sera: Of course.
Shikijo: (To Shiori; handing her the key to the apartment) I won't be too late, I promise. Here is the key. Make sure you don't lock me out.
Shiori: No problem. Is it worth a beer for me not to lock you out?
Shikijo: Shiori-chan!
Shiori: Just kidding.
Shikijo and Ryuga begin to walk toward the park.
Mahoro: Wow! I have never seen that side of Saori-san before.
Sera: I'm glad that happened though. From the first day that Ryuga arrived to teach at the school, he has done nothing but talk about Shikijo-sensei. At first he would complain about her being so forward and outlandish. But as time went on, he started talking about some of the nice things about her. About how good of a teacher she was and things like that. When she got herself fired, I thought my brother was simply going to fall apart. He didn't know what to do.
Suguru: Why didn't he say anything to her?
Sera: Because he was afraid. He knew that he would have to reveal who and what he was to her, and he was afraid she would reject him.
Mahoro: But she has known that for some time now and she hasn't rejected him.
Sera: There is another reason. What I said before was true. He had never been close to a female before. He had never seen me without my clothes. He had so convinced himself that doing so was bad… let me see if I can remember… 'I think ecchi things are bad'. He thought that the thoughts and feeling he had for Saori-san were ecchi.
Mahoro: I used to say that all of the time also.
Sera: And so did I. And I bet Slash says the same thing. I got over it and it looks like so did you. It was just a way of protecting ourselves from something we thought we could not have. This is good though. Maybe there is still hope for him. I'll go home and wait for him and hope for the best.
Shiori: You know what is really funny? I think Onee-chan has had a thing for Ryuga-sensei for a while. She never mentioned Ryuga-sensei by name, but she was always talking about this one teacher at school, but she said that she was always too nervous to approach him.
Sera: That is funny. Well, girls, let's head to the apartment.
Karen: I'll walk with you. Suguru-san… Mahoro-san… have a good night.
Mahoro: Ya-chan, let me know about Wednesday.
Yaeko: I will, Mahoro-san.
Suguru: Good night, all.
Sera, Karen, Shiori and Yaeko walk toward the apartment building.
Suguru: Is there anything you would like to do, Mahoro?
Mahoro: No, I think I would like to go home. I think I would like to be settled in for the night before Minawa-chan and Hamaji-kun arrive.
Suguru: (They begin to walk toward the house) This certainly has been quite a day. We were wrong though.
Mahoro: In what way?
Suguru: Hamaji-kun actually did propose to Minawa-chan. I was so certain that he would not get the courage together to actually do it. I wonder what it was that pushed him to do it?
Mahoro: Minawa-chan really isn't sure. They were talking on the beach and suddenly Hamaji-kun said that there was something he had to do and that's when they came to find us.
Suguru: It is nice though. I think Minawa-chan can really make Hamaji-kun happy.
Mahoro: And I think that Hamaji-kun is the only one who can really care for and make Minawa-chan happy.
Mahoro takes Suguru by the hand as they continue to walk toward home.
Fade to scene of Shikijo and Ryuga sitting on a park bench, each with an ice cream cone. There is enough space between them to fit at least one other person.
Shikijo: Thank you for the ice cream Ryuga-san.
Ryuga: (Very quietly) You're very welcome.
Shikijo: Ryuga-san, I'd like to apologize for my behavior earlier today. I hadn't realized that it bothered you so much.
Ryuga: (Again very quietly) That's OK. It's just that I never touched a woman before, like that.
Shikijo: I understand that now. That's why I'm saying I'm sorry… But I was wondering if… ahhh… you might be interested in ahhh… going out on a date with me. A nice friendly date. I promise that I won't do anything to make you uncomfortable and you could even bring someone along as a chaperone. I… ahhh… really do like you and I'd like to spend some time with you.
Ryuga: (A little louder) I… like you too. It's just that I really don't know how to act around a girl. I have thoughts about it, but I think they are all bad thoughts.
Shikijo: Sometimes those kinds of thoughts are not all that bad when it's about someone you really like and that someone really likes you.
Ryuga: I don't know. This is all so confusing.
Shikijo: (Sliding a little closer to Ryuga and taking hold of his free hand) I will take things slowly with you and if you do something bad, I will let you know. Would that help?
Ryuga: Ahhh… I guess so.
Shikijo: Come on, let's finish our ice cream and I will walk you home. Maybe we can go out for a while tomorrow night.
Ryuga: All right.
Shikijo: By the way… today when you put the sun oil on me, it felt very nice. You have a very gentle touch.
Ryuga: (Blushing) I… ahhh…
Shikijo: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to embarrass you. It's just that if that was one of the things you thought was bad, I wanted to let you know that it wasn't.
Ryuga: Thank you, Sensei.
Shikijo: Let's take you home. Your sister is probably worried about you.
Shikijo stands up and extends her hand to Ryuga who takes hold of it and stands up. They begin walking toward the apartment hand in hand.
Shikijo: Thank you, Ryuga-san. I haven't felt this good since I was fourteen.
They stop and Shikijo rests her head on Ryuga's shoulder. After a moment, she straightens up and they begin to walk again.
Scene shifts to Suguru lying in bed. Mahoro enters the room wearing her pajamas.
Suguru: Are the twins home?
Mahoro: Yes. Kaito-kun has been home for about twenty minutes and Riku-kun just arrived.
Suguru: No sign of Minawa-chan and Hamaji-kun yet?
Mahoro: No, but I really did not expect that. It is still somewhat early, but I left a note for Minawa-chan explaining that we have already gone to bed and that we will see her and Hamaji-kun in the morning.
Suguru: You're sure about doing this?
Mahoro: I don't know. I don't think that Hamaji-kun would do anything silly and I hope that Minawa-chan won't. It's just that over the last few weeks I've tried to do some very silly things with you. Things I never would have considered before. There are times I don't really trust myself.
Suguru: Then trust me, Mahoro. I am actually looking forward to the day when we can try to have children of our own, but until then, trust me to do the right thing.
Mahoro: (Quietly) Suguru, will you touch me?
Suguru: Where would you like me to touch you?
Mahoro: Ahhh… I was thinking you might have some idea from the magazines you've read.
Suguru: No Mahoro. I have a better idea. Hold my hand and place it where you would like me to touch you.
Suguru takes his hand and places it in Mahoro's hand, kissing her hand as he does. Zoom in to head shot of Mahoro and Suguru. Image camera pans up to ceiling. There is some giggling from both Mahoro and Suguru.
Mahoro: Mmmm… Suguru, that feels so nice. Does it feel nice for you?
Suguru: It feels wonderful.
More giggling from Mahoro.
Mahoro: That tickles…
Suguru: Would you like me to touch you somewhere else?
Mahoro: No, don't stop… Oh my… Mmmm… Oh my…
Fade to black
Shikijo and Ryuga are standing in front of the door to Ryuga and Sera's apartment.
Shikijo: Thank you for a very nice evening. I enjoyed our time together.
Ryuga: I enjoyed spending the time with you also.
Shikijo: Would you like to do something like this again tomorrow?
Ryuga: I guess.
Shikijo: I have to take my sister and Ya-chan home tomorrow. Would you like to come with me?
Ryuga: (Smiling) That would be nice.
Shikijo: Then I will come over and get you at about ten tomorrow morning.
Ryuga: I will be ready.
Ryuga is just about ready to open the door to his apartment, but Shikijo draws him back and she gives Ryuga a hug and gives him a small kiss on the forehead.
Shikijo: I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Good night.
Ryuga: Good night.
Ryuga open the door to his apartment and enters, closing the door behind him. Shikijo turns to walk to her apartment, with a happy, glowing smile on her face.
Scene shifts to Minawa and Hamaji outside the door the to Misato residence.
Hamaji: I can't believe that Mahoro-san actually said that it was OK for me to stay overnight.
Minawa: She did say that we had to be on our best behavior.
Hamaji: I wonder if they are up and waiting for us.
Minawa: The only way to find out is to go in and see.
Minawa opens the door and she and Hamaji enter. Minawa looks around the living room, but sees no sign of Suguru, Mahoro or the twins. Then Minawa sees the note on the table. She picks up the note and reads it aloud.
Minawa: 'Minawa-chan, The twins are both home and have gone to bed as have Suguru and I. Please enjoy your evening and we will see you and Hamaji-kun in the morning. Mahoro… P.S. Please don't do anything that Suguru wouldn't do.'
Hamaji: What is that supposed to mean?
Minawa: I guess Onee-chan found out that it might be possible for her to have a baby and she has been trying to convince Suguru-san to ahhh… go all the way with her, but Suguru-san keeps saying no. He says that he isn't ready to take on that responsibility yet.
Hamaji: I see, and what would you like to do, Minawa-chan?
Minawa: I would like to spend the night hugging and cuddling and kissing. But most of all, I want to spend the night with you because I love you.
Hamaji: I love you, too. Come on, let's get ready for bed.
Minawa: Hamaji-kun, would you like a bath? I really want to wash your back.
Hamaji: I would like that. And I would like to wash your back too.
Minawa and Hamaji walk toward the bath.
Cut to mid-show break.
Suguru is sitting at the dining room table with his coffee. Mahoro can be heard singing in the kitchen quite happily. Hamaji enters the dining room.
Suguru: Good morning Hamaji-kun. Come and sit down. I'll get some coffee for you.
Hamaji: (Sitting down) Thank you Suguru-kun.
Suguru gets up, goes to the kitchen and returns with some coffee for Hamaji. Suguru sits back down.
Hamaji: Suguru-kun, I want to thank you for letting me have the opportunity to stay with Minawa-chan last night.
Suguru: Don't thank me. That was all Mahoro's doing.
Hamaji: Considering Mahoro-san's opinion about ecchi, I never would have expected her to say yes to Minawa-chan's request.
Suguru: I really don't understand either. Mahoro has really been quite different since she came back. Not that I mind… So did you have a good evening with Minawa-chan?
Hamaji: Yes! After we took a bath together, we spent a lot of time talking about things. She wanted to know about what things I liked to do, what foods I like, what my favorite color is. I asked her about things too. About what she remembers when she was with Kaemisa. Did you know that they were not allowed to talk with the other cyborgs, and could get punished for that? But she spent time with and talked with one cyborg.
Suguru: '369'
Hamaji: Yes, 369. I guess she was like a sister… no I think it was more than that, to Minawa-chan. I think they spent quite a bit of time together. I think there are times when Minawa-chan misses her terribly. She is afraid that she will forget her and that there will be no memory left of 369.
Suguru: Maybe we'll have to do something about that. But other than all of that, was it a good night?
Hamaji: (Blushing a bit) I guess so. We hugged and kissed and cuddled a lot. We fell asleep in each others arms, or at least that's how we woke up this morning. Ahhh… how do I tell Mahoro-san that we didn't ahhh… you know… ahhh…
Suguru: You don't. Mahoro trusts your honor, or she would not have let you stay the night.
Mahoro enters the dining room.
Mahoro: Good morning Hamaji-kun.
Hamaji: Good morning Mahoro-san. Minawa-chan is getting dressed and then she was going to wake up the twins.
Mahoro: That's good. Well, Hamaji-kun, what do you think? Is my little sister good in bed?
Suguru: Mahoro!
Hamaji: Actually, yes she is. We did things last night that I had no idea could be done. You've taught your little sister quite well, Mahoro-san.
Mahoro: I'm glad. I've put quite a bit of effort into training her.
Suguru is absolutely shocked at the conversation, but neither Mahoro or Hamaji can keep a straight face any longer and they begin to laugh. Suguru just shakes his head.
Minawa enters the dining room, in uniform.
Minawa: The twins will join us in a few minutes for breakfast. What is everybody laughing about?
Hamaji: We were just having a little fun with Suguru-kun.
Suguru: Hamaji-kun was just commenting on how good you were in bed.
Minawa: (With a beaming smile) Why thank you Hamaji-kun. That's a wonderful thing to say. And you were very good also.
Hamaji: Thank you Minawa-chan.
Minawa: Onee-chan says that Suguru-kun is very good also.
Suguru blushes a bright red, but when Mahoro, Minawa and Hamaji all begin to laugh, he realizes that he has been set up… again. Suguru also begins to laugh.
Scene shifts to Shikijo's apartment. Shikijo is wearing what looks like a high school uniform (sized for an adult) although the skirt is not overly short (almost knee length).
Shikijo: Come on girls. I'm supposed to be at Ryuga-san's apartment by ten to pick him up.
Shiori: Relax Onee-chan. You still have more than a half hour and his apartment is less than one minute away.
Shikijo: I know. I know. It's just that I'm nervous, so finish packing your things.
Yaeko: That is a very pretty outfit you are wearing.
Shiori: Yes it is, but why are you trying to look like a high school student?
Shikijo: It's the most conservative outfit I have that doesn't look like something you would wear to a funeral.
Shiori: And are you actually wearing a bra? I didn't think you owned one.
Shikijo: Very funny.
Shiori: So are you going to tell us what happened last night?
Shikijo: I already told you. Nothing happened. We walked to the park, Ryuga-san bought us ice cream, we talked for a while and then we came home. I asked if he would like to come with me when I take you two home and he said yes. That's it.
Shiori: But what are you going to do after you drop us off?
Shikijo: More than likely we will come home and that's it. Little sister, please understand. I like Ryuga-san, and I will not do anything to mess this up, especially push him faster than he wants to go.
Shiori: I understand.
Shiori and Yaeko continue to pack their things as Saori continues to pace nervously.
Scene shifts to Ryuga and Sera's apartment. Ryuga is wearing jeans and a tee-shirt (nothing like the jacket and slacks that he usually wears). He is pacing nervously.
Sera: Dear brother, will you find one place to sit or stand and stay there or you will wear a hole into the apartment below us. You have nothing to worry about. If she said that she will be here at ten, she will be here.
Ryuga: (Sitting down) I know, but I've never done anything like this before. Do I look OK?
Sera: You look fine, although you look more like a high school student than a teacher.
Ryuga: (Standing up again) Do you think she'll approve? Do I need to dress up more?
Sera: Saori-san would approve if you showed up at the door wearing only your underwear.
Ryuga: That's not funny.
Sera: You look fine. If you were not my brother, I might think about going out on a date with you. Come to think of it, I might consider doing it even though you are my brother. All you need to do is relax, and let nature take its course.
Ryuga: That's easy for you to say.
Ryuga starts to pace again. Sera gets up and directs her brother to the chair.
Sera: Sit… Heel…
Ryuga sits down as commanded, but as soon as Sera walks away, he is back on his feet. Sera turns around and glares at him, and he sits down immediately.
Scene shifts to Suguru, Mahoro, Minawa, Hamaji, Kaito and Riku sitting at the dining room table, finishing breakfast.
Hamaji: I want to thank you again for letting me stay over last night.
Mahoro: You're very welcome. I guess we might be able to do this again.
Hamaji: My mother even offered to set up the guest room at our house so that Minawa-chan could stay over some time. I don't think my parents would feel comfortable with us sharing a bed in their house.
Suguru: How did they feel about you doing it here?
Hamaji: Oh! I got the lecture about taking responsibility for my actions and realizing the problems that might exist if Minawa-chan were to get pregnant. I think it was something that Minawa-chan said that convinced them that everything would be OK.
Suguru: What did she say?
Minawa: I said that Hamaji-kun knew that if that did happen, Onee-chan would kill him.
Mahoro: No, I don't think I would kill him. I would just make him wish that he were dead.
Everyone laughs.
Hamaji: Well thank you for breakfast. I need to go home and check in and let my parents know that I am still alive. Minawa-chan, would you mind if I stop by later? Maybe we could go for a walk in the park?
Minawa: (First looking at Mahoro for approval; Mahoro nods her head yes) Sure, I would like that.
Hamaji: Then I will see you later.
Hamaji gets up from the table as does Minawa. They walk toward the front door.
Mahoro: (To Kaito) Do you have any plans for today, Kaito-kun?
Kaito: Chizu-chan was going to come over and take me out for another tour of the area. She says that it would be best if I were more familiar with customs before school starts.
Suguru: She is probably right. I have a feeling that there are a number of things that will be quite different.
Mahoro: But I'm surprised how many things seem to be the same, or at least you were not surprised by.
Riku: Leesha-san spent what time we had on the Command Ship going over Earth customs. She said it was quite difficult for her when she first came to Earth.
Mahoro: The first people she came in contact with were not the best representatives of the human race. Riku-kun, how about you? Do you and Miyuki-chan have anything planned for today?
Riku: Miyuki-chan has to work today at the baths. I said that I would come over and help.
Mahoro: That's nice. You can get to know her sisters better.
Riku: They are really strange. I don't understand why they are so mean to Miyuki-chan.
Suguru: That's just one of those things about Earth that you have to get used to.
Riku: What are you and Mahoro-san and Minawa-chan going to do today?
Mahoro: We still have to finish re-arranging the rooms. There isn't all that much left to do, but it really needs to get done.
Suguru: Hmmm… I wonder if we should leave some dresser space in Minawa-chan's room for Hamaji-kun. If he is going to spending time here, he might want to keep some changes of clothing here.
Mahoro: I'll have Minawa-chan ask him later, but right now, let's get breakfast cleaned up.
Everyone begins to clean off the table as Minawa re-enters the dining room.
Scene shifts to outside of Ryuga and Sera's apartment where Saori, Shiori and Yaeko are waiting.
Shiori: Nothing is going to happen if you don't knock.
Shikijo: Do I look all right?
Shiori: For the fourth time, everything looks fine. Your skirt is not too short. Your blouse does not look like you are going to explode out of it. Your hair is just fine.
Shikijo: But what if he doesn't like the outfit? What if…
Saori is interrupted by the sound of knocking. Both Saori and Shiori turn to see that Yaeko has knocked on the door.
Yaeko: Somebody had to do it
The door opens and Sera greets Saori, Shiori and Yaeko.
Sera: I was wondering how long it was going to take before you convinced Saori-san to knock.
Yaeko: She didn't. I did. I figure it would take another half hour. I was getting tired standing here.
Sera: (Smiling) You did the right thing. Come on in. My brother is cowering in his room. I'll go drag him out.
All enter.
Shikijo: Ahhh… Let me get him.
Sera points Saori toward Ryuga's room and Saori walks over to the door.
Shikijo: Ahhh… Ryuga-san, are you ready to go?
Voice of Ryuga: One moment.
Saori steps back from the door and about two seconds later, Ryuga exits his room.
Ryuga: Ahhh… Good morning, Saori-san.
Shikijo: Good morning, Ryuga-san.
Ryuga: You're looking very pretty today. I like your outfit. It looks really nice on you.
Shikijo: You are looking very handsome this morning also. Ahhh… are you ready to go?
Ryuga: Any time you're ready to go.
Shikijo: I don't want to rush you.
Ryuga: No, that's OK, any time is OK
Shiori: (To Yaeko and Sera) Aren't they cute together?
Yaeko: They look like two high school freshman from some romance manga or anime.
Sera: I think you're right and that's just the way they are acting. Please do take good care of them and make sure that they don't get lost coming home.
Shiori: I'll do my best. Come on Onee-chan, or you and Ryuga-san will small talk the day away.
Shiori takes her sister by the hand, who takes Ryuga by the hand. Yaeko follows behind.
Sera: Have a good day, brother… Saori-san.
Shikijo: Thank you Sera-san. I will take good care of your brother.
Shiori exits the apartment, followed by Ryuga and Saori. Yaeko exits last closing the door behind her.
Scene shifts to Suguru and Mahoro in what is now Minawa's room. Suguru is collecting the last of his possessions and placing them in a box, including the last of the books from his book shelf.
Mahoro: I guess that's about everything.
Suguru: Pretty much so. We moved my clothing when we first came home so that Minawa-chan would have closet space. I think that just leaves my desk and my computer, although I was thinking of moving the computer downstairs so that everyone can use it.
Mahoro: I don't think that will be necessary. Commander Hayato said that he would provide computers for anyone who wanted one. I understand it is part of attending the high school.
Suguru: But do we really need five computers in the house?
Mahoro: You're probably right, but for now, we can move this one into our room and we can share it. Then we can get one or two more from the Commander for Minawa-chan and the twins.
Suguru: That will work. Ahhh… Where is Minawa-chan now?
Mahoro: I sent her to get groceries for dinner tonight, although I'm not sure how many we will have. Hopefully they will let us know before too long.
Suguru: There is one more thing we need to take care of.
Mahoro: What is that?
Suguru walks over to the window which he opens as high as it will go. He moves his hand along the window track and lifts a small lever revealed when the window is fully open. There is a audible click and the outline of a trap door is visible in the floor by the window. Suguru reaches down and pulls the trap door up on its hinges.
Mahoro immediately realizes what Suguru is about to show her.
Mahoro: You know Suguru, you don't have to do this.
Suguru: Yes I do and I already have. The stairway is very narrow. You might have some problems with your uniform dress.
Mahoro: Are you suggesting that I take off my uniform.?
Suguru: No, but you might want to take care so that it doesn't rip.
Mahoro: I never realized that this was here.
Suguru: The stairs go behind the closet in the laundry room, down into the basement.
Mahoro: I never realized that the house had a basement.
Suguru: Most people would never know. My dad said that the stairway and basement are shielded somehow. He showed me this after mother died. He said that if I was ever afraid of something, I could hide in here and no one would find me. So would you like to come down here with me?
Suguru steps down onto the first step and Mahoro comes over to follow. Suguru quickly walks to the bottom of the steps and finds the light switch. At the top of the stairs, Mahoro struggled with her dress to get it to fit. Finally with an exasperated cry and a great deal of fluttering of clothing, Mahoro came down the steps, without her Maid's uniform (Bra, panties and stockings)
What Mahoro sees when she reaches the bottom of the stairs absolutely amazes her. Almost one half of the basement area was taken up with magazines and books and tapes. Off in a separate area is a comparatively tiny collection of books and magazines.
Suguru: That pile over there (pointing to the huge collection) was my father's. This is my collection over here (Pointing to the small pile).
Mahoro: (Still somewhat shocked) I never realized that your father was such a pervert.
Suguru: (Not actually looking at Mahoro eye to eye) Actually, I don't think he was. I think that because he was away from home and my mother so much, he turned to the ecchi to relieve his tension, rather than to another woman. I think that is why my mother put up with it even if she didn't approve.
Mahoro: Have you looked at all of it?
Suguru: Actually no. My father's tastes and mine are somewhat different. I don't really like most of the stuff he liked. I like more of the artistic photograph. My dad liked stuff a little more… explicit.
Mahoro: Have you watched any of the videos?
Suguru: Only parts of a few of them. I was too embarrassed to watch any more.
Mahoro: So what are you going to do with all of this?
Suguru: I was thinking about sorting through it and maybe saving a few items, but otherwise I was thinking of getting rid of most of it. I haven't been through more than the surface of his collection. I have a feeling that it will take a while, but I thought I would let you know what I am doing.
Mahoro: You know that you don't have to do this on my account.
Suguru: I know, but I think I have to do this for me… (Turning to face Mahoro) Mahoro, have I told you recently how beautiful I think you are?
Mahoro: Oh! Suguru
The two embrace and kiss.
Scene fades to Saori, Ryuga, Shiori and Yaeko talking with Yaeko's mother Chitose.
Yaeko: Mother, I'd like you to meet two of the teachers from the high school Shiori-chan is going to go to. Saori-sensei is Shiori-chan's sister and Ryuga-sensei is a space alien.
Shikijo: (Bowing) My name is Saori Shikijo. Shiori-chan is my little sister. I am pleased to meet you.
Chitose: (Bowing) I am pleased to meet you. My name is Chitose Nishimura.
Ryuga: (Bowing) My name is Ryuga Tou and, as your daughter put it, I am a space alien.
Chitose: (Looking somewhat confused) Pleased to meet you also. So… So… you are part of the group that went out into space a few weeks ago?
Shikijo: Yes, we went to pick up one of our group who had been severely injured. The Saint doctors had been able to heal her injuries.
Yaeko: And Ryuga-sensei took me on a tour of his ship. I was out in space too.
Shiori: Ya-chan, you've been out in space for quite a while now.
Chitose: I still don't understand. My daughter says that she has been asked to attend this Gonoe High School with Shiori-chan. It is one of the most exclusive high schools in all of Japan, if not the entire world. Why would they be interested in Ya-chan?
Shikijo: I think when the school directors met Yaeko-chan when she was staying with us, they were impressed with her. They had no problem with her attending the school.
Yaeko: I met with the school's directors?
Shikijo: Commander Hayato… Professor Hokato… Eimi-san.
Yaeko: Oh my! I never realized…
Chitose: But there is no way that we can afford to send her there, and I'm not about to start accepting charity now.
Ryuga: I don't think they think of this as charity. I think they think of it as an investment.
Chitose: I still don't know. It is all so strange and sudden.
Shikijo: I'm sure the people from the school can tell you anything you want to know. You can arrange a meeting. I'm sure they would even be willing to come to your house and talk.
Yaeko: Oh! Mother, there was one other thing. Mahoro-san and Suguru-san were asking me if you and I would like to go visit the cemetery on Wednesday?
Chitose: What?
Shiori: Let me explain.
Cut to ending theme
Preview:
Scene opens with Mahoro and Suguru talking together as Suguru hangs up the phone. Scene shifts to Saori and Ryuga walking together. Scene shifts to a close up view of Mahoro with a very shocked look on her face. Scene then shifts to Mahoro and Suguru opening a box. Scene shifts to Suguru and Mahoro in bed with Mahoro's arms wrapped tightly around Suguru. Scene cuts to Mahoro, Suguru, Minawa, Hamaji, Miyuki, Riku, Chizu, Kaito, Saori and Ryuga gathered in the living room of the Misato house. Scene shifts to the cemetery with Suguru, Mahoro and one other person in shadow praying at the Misato grave.
Voice Over
Voice of Chizu: Well, it looks like for the moment no one else is getting engaged.
Voice of Miyuki: Like I said, don't look at me… Although it looks like Saori-sensei and Ryuga-sensei are getting very friendly.
Voice of Chizu: I think something is really bothering Mahoro-san.
Voice of Miyuki: I think you're right. I wonder what it is?
Voice of Chizu: Maybe it's something they found while they were re-arranging the house.
Voice of Miyuki: I think it was something more than that. Maybe we could ask when we see them for the memorial.
Voice of Chizu: Oh! That's right. We were all going to the cemetery with Ya-chan and her mother.
Voice of Miyuki: Chizu-chan… Look… Do you see who is with Mahoro-san and Suguru-kun?
Episode 21: Memorial