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.
Authors notes:
Near the end of this episode I introduce a number of "new characters". They are in fact the members of Suguru's class. The idea of refering to people that Suguru (and Hamaji and Miyuki and everyone else) had probably spent much of their school career with as "Male Student #1" and "Female Student #7" just didn't seem right. I do have a complete class roster for the class and I may end up attaching it at some point in the future.
Episode 26: New Beginnings
Show opens with the regular theme
Show opens on the roof of the hospital. Standing near the helipad are Miyuki, Riku, Chizu, Kaito, Mahoro, Suguru, Minawa, Hamaji, Saori, Ryuga, and several hospital orderlies
Miyuki: It's too bad that Leesha-san had to go back to the Command Ship. I miss her.
Suguru: She said that she would be back in about a month, after things have settled in a bit. She will be back with the permanent Saint representative who will be staying on Earth.
Shikijo: She actually offered the job to Ryuga-san, but…
Ryuga: I'd rather teach and I can't do both. Actually, Leesha-san mentioned something about having a family picked out. She wants to ask them in person.
Suguru: That would be quite a change for them, being taken away from a familiar environment to an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar faces.
Ryuga: Actually, not so unfamiliar. Leesha-san informed me that Vesper acquired that burned out apartment building where Harune-chan was injured. That will be the site of the first Saint Embassy on Earth. It only makes sense, since the highest concentration of Saint citizens will live within walking distance of it.
Miyuki: How much longer, Ryuga-sensei?
Ryuga: There is no need to be so formal.
Miyuki: School begins in two days. I need to get used to it again.
Ryuga: Sera said that she would signal us when she was station keeping over the hospital.
Chizu: Did everyone get the letter from the school?
Hamaji: Yeah. The principal wants us there an hour early for some kind of a meeting.
Miyuki: This can't be good.
Suguru: He wants Kaito-kun and Riku-kun to take some kind of placement exam since they don't have any school records.
Riku: Actually, we never actually attended what you would call a formal school. Our education was fit in around planting and harvest seasons on our ship. We studied math, science, language, Saint history, reading and letters. We would go to school in small groups for two months and then work for two months.
Shikijo: I've arranged for them to get some additional help with the Earth related subjects, but I don't think they will have any problem the other subjects. But anything having to do with that principal can't be good.
Miyuki: You really don't like him.
Shikijo: No… not at all. I will be glad when the school year is over and I can tell him what I think of him when I'm sober.
There is a beeping sound. Ryuga takes his communicator from his pocket.
Ryuga: Open communication link. Yes Sera.
Voice of Sera: I'm at station keeping. I'll send down my passengers and then I'll move to synchronous orbit over our apartment. I'll see you there.
Ryuga: See you there. You are clear to transport.
Voice of Sera: Thank you. Commencing transport.
The transport beam appears, brightens as the passengers descend and then the beam is gone. Standing on the helipad are Doctor Kagemori, Nurse Hanaki, Miyuki's parents, Natsune, Akine and in a device that looks like a floating wheel chair, Harune. Standing next to Harune is Slash. The doctor is absolutely white.
Shikijo: He transports worse than I used to.
Miyuki: Couldn't happen to a better person.
Ryuga: (Into the communication device) Transport complete. (To the new arrivals) Welcome home.
Voice of Sera: See you later all. Exploration Ship New Hope out.
Mr. Sakura: I hadn't expected a welcome like this.
Shikijo: Somebody want to tell the doctor he can start breathing again.
Miyuki: Count yourself lucky. The Town Chairman wanted to have another welcome home festival. Suguru-kun talked him out of it
Mrs. Sakura: Thank you Suguru-kun. That would be the last thing we need.
Miyuki: How are you feeling Harune-chan?
Harune: Much better. I can actually walk, but only for short distances yet. I guess I'll have to use the chair for a while longer.
Nurse Hanaki: The Saint doctors sent all sorts of medical equipment to use for her treatment. I only had the chance to do some basic training on it, but I will be in charge of Harune-chan's rehab. They said that I could come back and get better training later.
Doctor Kagemori: I'm still having trouble comprehending even half of what I saw.
Nurse Hanaki: Which is why I'm in charge of Harune-chan's rehab.
Miyuki: Will Harune have to stay at the hospital?
Nurse Hanaki: No. She will just have to come in three times a week for a while until she is more stable on her legs. Actually the only reason we came back here was because officially she was never checked out of the hospital. Maybe an hour's worth of checkout paperwork and you can go home.
Natsune: Hey, Onee-chan, how many times did you and your boyfriend do it while we were gone?
Mrs. Sakura: Natsune-chan, what kind of a question is that to ask your sister?
Miyuki: Don't worry mother. Actually, if you must know, not at all. On the other hand… (holding up her hand as Riku holds up his hand also. Both arte wearing blue pearl rings. Chizu and Kaito hold up their hands also with blue pearl rings)
Mrs. Sakura: Your not engaged?
Miyuki: No, just going steady.
There is a sigh of relief from both parents.
Mr. Sakura: How are things at the baths? Did you have any problems?
Miyuki: No, everything was quiet. I had a lot of help. You know about our little trip while you were gone?
Mr. Sakura: Leesha-san filled us in when she arrived at the Command Ship. She said that Rin-chan's mother covered while you were gone.
Miyuki: Karen-san and some people from Vesper.
Nurse Hanaki: You can talk about this later. The faster we do the checkout, the faster you get to go home.
Everyone gathers together and begins to walk toward the elevator. Miyuki and Riku fall behind and walk along side Harune in her zero-G chair.
Miyuki: So what do you think about all of this?
Harune: It seems like a dream.
Miyuki: It was the same way for me. Ahhh… and about this action you were seeing?
Harune: You tell me about yours and I'll tell you about mine.
Miyuki: You would be disappointed… and you know I could just ask you-know-who.
Harune: You're no fun, but later. I don't want to spoil my image in front of our sisters. And… ahhh… Nurse Hanaki knows about you-know-who. She sort of walked in on us when we were talking.
Nurse Hanaki: The secret is save with me. He's really cute.
Slash: (Quietly) Stop that!
Miyuki and Harune begin to snicker, drawing looks from Natsune and Akine. Everyone enters the elevator and the door closes.
Scene shifts to Mahoro and Suguru walking toward their house from the baths.
Suguru: I'm glad that everything turned out for the best. Harune did quite well standing and walking. I don't think it will be too long before she is back to full speed.
Mahoro: I think you are right. I'm not sure Slash will ever be the same though. He has really become Harune-chan's personal guardian.
Suguru: He was so afraid that she would die. Things like that change people… and battle mecha. So when will we see anybody, or are we going to have the rest of the day to ourselves.
Mahoro: Riku-kun said that he would be home for dinner and I think he will be bringing Miyuki-chan with him. Kaito-kun and Chizu-chan went to see a movie. Hamaji-kun and Minawa-chan said they were going to stop off at his house and then they would be home. So at least for a little while, we have the house to ourselves.
Suguru: I need to get all of my things organized for the start of school. I don't have a good feeling about this meeting with the principal.
Mahoro: I don't understand why I need to attend this meeting.
Suguru: I don't understand either. It could be because you are associated with so many of us.
Mahoro: It could be, but for the moment I'm not going to worry about it.
Suguru: I think I just want to sit back and relax and have a cup of tea.
Mahoro enter through the front gate of the house and are surprised by Kanoko and the other combat androids waiting for them at the front door.
Mahoro: Oh, my! Hello everyone. I had not expected to see you here.
Kanoko: I know that this is rather sudden, but may we talk with you Mahoro-chan?
Mahoro: Of course, come in.
Mahoro and Suguru advance and open the door leading everyone into the house. Scene shifts to the living room.
Suguru: I have some things to take care of for school, so I will let you sit and talk.
Kanoko: If you would Suguru-sama, we would like to include you in the conversation.
Suguru: OK, but on one condition. Please, I would much prefer you address me less formally.
Kanoko: I'm sorry. I forgot.
Mahoro: Would anyone like tea?
Suguru: Yes, please Mahoro, if you would.
Mahoro exits to the kitchen, and everyone sits down.
Suguru: Have you officially started your retirement yet?
Kanoko: No, that will begin on Monday, but that is one of the reasons we are here. To talk to Mahoro-chan about her experiences. We still have several decisions to make.
Sanako: Suguru-sam… san, Kanoko tells us that you are the son of Commander Misato and the grandson of the Supreme Commander.
Suguru: That is true, although I didn't know all of that until just recently.
Chiako: It is truly an honor to meet you.
Suguru: Well it is truly an honor to meet the lovely sisters of my bride to be.
There is silence.
Akiko: Actually, that is one of the other things that we wanted to talk about. Ahhh… Did you actually ask Mahoro-chan to marry you?
Suguru: Yes I did, and she accepted.
Akiko: You know that Mahoro-chan is not human?
Suguru: (Smiling) Well, if you want to be technical about it, neither am I. But yes, I know that Mahoro and that all of you are androids.
Chiako: And that has no effect on your feelings?
Suguru: Mahoro is Mahoro, whether she is human, Saint or android. It does not change who she is and the reasons why I love her.
Nekoto: And you do ecchi things together?
Voice of Mahoro: As I told Kanoko, every chance we get. Would you like to see?
Mahoro enters the living room with a tray with seven tea cups and a pot of tea.
Suguru: Mahoro!
Moving to the table and setting the tray on the table. She fills the tea cups as she speaks.
Mahoro: Yes, Suguru and I are to be married, and yes, we share the same bed, and yes we enjoy kissing and cuddling, and yes, someday I hope to be able to give Suguru a family. And yes, I used to believe that everything ecchi was bad. But being in love has changed my prospective on that somewhat.
Nekoto: I'm sorry, but it's just that is a concept that I can not grasp.
Mahoro: (Sitting down) Give it time. It will happen. So what else other than Suguru's and my sex life did you want to talk about?
Again, there is silence.
Kanoko: Actually, we wanted to ask about retirement. None of us really knows what to expect once we are living among civilians. Will they accept us, being androids?
Mahoro: Actually, very few people know that I am an android, although that number seems to be growing every day. But the people who do know that I am, accept me as human, or Saint, or maybe a little of each.
Akiko: But were you able to fit in without arousing suspicion from those you did not wish to tell?
Mahoro: It was difficult at first…
Suguru: And sometimes funny…
Mahoro: That will be enough out of you. But in truth, I could not have done it without Suguru, although, sometimes I am amazed that he survived the first few weeks I lived here.
Suguru: Actually, Mahoro did quite well.
Sanako: But you started out with the purpose of becoming Suguru-san's maid. We don't really have any kind of purpose like that.
Mahoro: This is true, but all of you could easily find some type of service type work you could do. I'm sure that the hospital could use aids as highly trained as you. I think we have a friend there who could help with that.
Chiako: It's just that… well… once we are disarmed… most of our purpose will be taken away and then there is the matter of just how long we will continue to operate.
Mahoro: It will be up to you to find purpose for yourself. Your weapons, in the end, have nothing to do with that. And as for your lifespan, the closest anyone can estimate for my lifespan is over four hundred years. When Matthew and I spoke, he said that there would be great sorrow, mainly because of my lifespan, I believe. But there would be times of great joy that would more than make up for the sorrow. I can't make that decision for you though.
Akiko: Mahoro-chan, you said something a few moments ago that suddenly struck me. You said that you hoped to give Suguru-san a family. You didn't mean that literally, did you?
Mahoro: Actually, yes I did. Someday when the conditions are right, Suguru and I will try to have a baby.
Akiko: But you are an android. How is that possible?
Mahoro: I'm not exactly sure why or how, but the new android body I was given seems almost fully human. Leesha-san explained that technically and biologically it is possible, but the only way to find out is for Suguru and I to try. Professor Hokato ran some tests and my blood chemistry indicates that I am going through puberty. Oh, by the way Suguru, I need to go shopping for some new bras. The ones I have a getting a little bit tight. Or maybe I should just go without.
It is quite obvious that Mahoro's sisters are quite uncomfortable with the whole topic.
Suguru: Mahoro, be nice to you sisters. I have the feeling that they are in the same situation that Ryuga-sensei was in two weeks ago.
Kanoko: Ryuga-sensei?
Mahoro: He is a Saint battle android. He's living on Earth now with his sister Sera-san. It is difficult to explain, but Suguru, you may be right.
Nekoto: May I ask one other question? Everyone keeps referring to us as your sisters. Why is that?
Mahoro: It is just a human convention, but cousin might actually be the more appropriate term. It is just to indicate that we have a close relationship.
Kanoko: I've heard you use the term sister to refer to the Kaemisa cyborg… 370… ahhh… Minawa-chan.
Mahoro: She is kind of an adopted sister. She ran away from Kaemisa because she could not fulfill her purpose. Suguru and I took her in to protect her and she has simply become part of the family.
Sanako: But she is still a Kaemisa cyborg.
Mahoro: The Saint doctors were able to retract the cyber enhancements to her basic brain functions, since they never completely integrated. Her physical body is a cyborg, but she is human in terms of her ability to think for herself. And yes, I do consider her my sister as much as I consider all of you my sisters. Now what else do you want to know?
Scene shifts to Miyuki, Riku, Harune and Slash. Miyuki is pushing Harune in her zero-G chair through the park.
Miyuki: Harune-chan, would you like an ice cream?
Harune: Oh yes I would. They had something aboard ship that looked like ice cream but it wasn't quite the same.
Miyuki: OK. With then end of summer break, this might be the last chance for us to get any.
Riku: Would you like me to go and get it?
Miyuki: No, I think we can all walk together. So Harune-chan, are you going to tell me?
Harune: Tell you what?
Miyuki: You know what.
Harune: When you tell me about your action.
Miyuki: There wasn't any.
Riku: If you mean by action what I think you do, we did sleep together.
Harune: What?
Riku: Five times actually.
Miyuki: It's not what you think. What we did is sleep.
Riku: That is true. But we did kiss and cuddle and you did let me touch your…
Miyuki: (Blushing) Yes, we did kiss and cuddle. Enough said.
Harune: (Laughing) You are so cute when you are embarrassed. But I guess I owe you. There was boy in the room next door to me. His name is Akio and I think he is two months older than me. He broke his arm very badly, so he was confined to his bed. I got to move around with the chair, so I stopped in to say hello. We would talk and I even met his parents and his older brother. He was very nice, but he was really sad because he couldn't move around. They finally let him out of bed two nights before we left for home. He snuck over to my room and we talked almost all night. The last night, he snuck over again. We kinda shared my bed for a while.
Miyuki: So my little sister has been to bed with her first boy. So what is this about keeping up appearances in front you Natsune-chan and Akine-chan?
Harune: When they found out that I was visiting Akio-kun, they started joking that I had a boy friend too. I decided that I wasn't going to let them think any different. And Akio-kun thought it would be fun if he went along with it. Natsune-chan and Akine-chan think that we were doing all kinds of naughty things together, although the only thing that we really did was kiss.
Miyuki: And shared a bed. Why you two are almost married? I'll play along. I won't tell your secrets if you won't tell mine.
Harune: Deal. Can I look at your magazines and get some more ideas.
Miyuki: I think you have far too many ideas as it is. I'm going to have to warn Mahoro-san to keep a close eye on Suguru-kun.
Harune: May I ask you one more question, Onee-chan?
Miyuki: You will anyway.
Harune: Did it feel good when Riku-kun touched you?
Miyuki: (Stopping and giving Riku a hug) Better than anything in the world.
Cut to mid-show break.
Suguru, Minawa, Hamaji, Riku, Miyuki, Chizu, Kaito, Kiyomi, Rin (in school uniforms), Saori, Ryuga (in professional dress) and Mahoro (in her maid's uniform) are gathered in the office of the secretary to the principal.
Hamaji: I felt less nervous talking to the Emperor.
Kiyomi: Or shaking hands with the President of the United States.
Mahoro: I'd rather be fighting some Kaemisa killer robot, and I still don't understand why I am here.
Shikijo: Hopefully he'll just scream at us and get it out of his system.
Miyuki: I don't really understand what his problem is.
Shikijo: I think I'm a major part of the problem. I'm sure that after firing me he was not happy to be told that he would have to bring me back. I hope my silliness does not cause too many problems for you.
Suguru: I think it's more than that. I think he's worried about how to deal with celebrities in the school.
Chizu: I hope he doesn't decide to split us up.
Rin: I don't think he will do that. That would just spread his problems over that many more classrooms.
Minawa: Maybe he will have us in a class all to ourselves. That would be nice.
Hamaji: I don't think that will happen either, because your right, that would be nice and I don't think the word nice is in our principal's vocabulary.
The door to the principal's office opens and the secretary steps out.
Secretary: The principal will see you now.
The secretary opens the door wide and all file in, single file, with Suguru at the lead. They form a single line in front of the principal's desk, where the principal is standing. They all bow and the principal bows in return. The principal sits down.
Principal: I believe you know why you are all here today. I will be honest and forthright with you. I would have preferred that none of you were attending school here or teaching here. I perceive that your presence here will cause this school nothing but problems and if I had my way, you would all be attending other schools.
But, there are some people in authority who believe that they know more about running a school than I do, and I am in no position to tell them to mind their own business.
I understand that your activities this summer have placed you in the spotlight, but when you enter this school, that spotlight will be turned off. You should expect no different treatment now than you received before, despite your celebrity status.
Suguru: I would expect no different. In fact I believe that is what we were all hoping for after this summer.
Principal: I will also tell you that I do not approve of the relationships within your group. It is my understanding that at least three couples are engaged to be married and the other three conduct themselves is a similar manner. Most of you are far too young to be engaged in this type of activity and it sets a very dangerous precedent for the other students in the school. I have no control over your love lives once you leave the school property, but on school property you will conduct yourself properly. There will be no displays of public affection.
Minawa: I guess that means no making out in the hallways.
Principal: (Raising his voice) That is exactly what it means. It is my intent to keep a close watch on all of you. As for our two guests from Saint… I guess that I should be honored that you are here attending our school, but I am not. I don't feel that you belong on our planet, let alone our school. I don't think people understand the potential threat. But again I have nothing to say about it. I will, though, hold them up to the same standards as every other student in this school and I will expect them to perform to those standards. Ryuga-sensei, by the same reasoning, although you are one of the finest science teachers we have had at our school in some time, I don't feel it is proper for you to be teaching our children here on Earth. (Clearing his throat) Saori Shikijo, I thought that I was rid of you at the end of the spring term, but here you are again. I do not like you. I think you are a poor teacher and a bad influence. Your habits both in and out of school set a poor example for our students. Now, I have information that you are living with Ryuga-sensei, and…
Ryuga: Sir, may I point out to you that your information is somewhat inaccurate. Although Shikijo-sensei and I are technically living under the same roof, that is only because we live in the same apartment building. Saori-san lives in her own apartment and I share an apartment with my sister Sera. It is accurate that we are dating each other, something that we will not interfere with our work as teachers here.
Principal: (Clearing his throat again) Shikijo, it is my intent to keep a close watch on you. If I find even the smallest indiscretion… the slightest misstep on your part, I promise that I will find a way to have you removed from your position as a teacher and I will do everything in my power to make sure you never teach again. (Turning now to face Mahoro) Mahoro, you may be wondering why I asked you to attend this meeting. (Focus on Mahoro) You are in a unique position, having four of the students in this room under your direct care. This is a position that I whole-heartedly believe that you are totally unqualified for. (Mahoro is getting angry) At your young age I don't think that you have the life experience or maturity to really care for yourself let alone four charges of this age… (Mahoro is beginning to fume) and to entice a young man such as Misato-kun into proposing marriage to you I believe is the ultimate immaturity! (Mahoro is about to speak to argue with the principal)
Shikijo: Sir! I know how you feel about me and you can say anything you want about me… to my face or behind my back… I don't care. But what you are saying about Mahoro-san I can not forgive! You are an ignorant bastard who has no idea of what he is talking about!
Mahoro: Sensei…
Shikijo: Do you know anything about Mahoro-san's background before she came here? Did you know that she served as a combat specialist for Vesper, fighting in a war against narrow-minded, ignorant men, very much like you, who believed that they were the only people who knew what was best for mankind? You say she has no life experience and is immature. Well I will tell you that Mahoro-san has had more life experience in her short life than the total of all of the people in this town. She has faced death and dying in ways you cannot even hope to imagine. I have more respect for her than for anyone else I know. I know that I would trust my life to her.
Principal: (Standing, hunched over, arms extended down, palms flat on the desk; drawn out) Are… you… quite… done?
Shikijo: (Taking a deep breath) Yes.
Principal: (Short pause) As I said when we started, I have been given no say about your presence her Shikijo, or for that fact, any of you. I have let you know where I stand and what I expect from you. Is it all clear?
All: Yes, Sensei.
Principal: It is almost time for our opening assembly. I have been asked to introduce our guests from Saint at the assembly, so please be at the front of the auditorium before the assembly starts. After you have met for homeroom, our guests will report to the faculty workroom for placement testing. You are all dismissed.
Mahoro: If I might, I would like…
Principal: I said that you are dismissed.
The principal sits back down and begins to shuffle papers, ignoring everyone's presence in the room. They all begin to file out, with Suguru again leading the way. Once outside the office and the door to the office is closed by the secretary, who enters the principal's office, they break formation.
Mahoro: I wish to thank you for your support, but you really could have gotten yourself into quite a bit of trouble doing that.
Shikijo: Your welcome, but I could not stand there and listen to him say such things. Anyway, it looked like you were just about ready to blast him into tiny pieces and I just bought this outfit and blood stains are so difficult to get out.
Mahoro: Sensei!
Shikijo: Not that I would have minded otherwise.
Kaito: Chizu-chan, when you say that someone is an idiot, is that what you mean?
Chizu: Exactly!
Scene shifts to stills of the auditorium showing the opening assembly and the principal introducing Kaito and Riku. Also stills of Rin with Kiyomi, Chizu and Miyuki applauding when Kaito and Riku are introduced, Minawa holding hands with Hamaji, Saori standing next to Ryuga and Suguru smiling at Mahoro who is off to the side, out for view of the principal.
Scene shifts to classroom 3-4 (show sign) and members of the class carrying on various conversations.
Kenta: (To Hamaji who is standing with Minawa and two other boys) I can't imagine you even being with a girl, let alone getting married.
Roka: Last time I remember, they had to keep extra blood of your type on hand just in case a girl even talked to you.
Hamaji: Very funny.
Roka: Minawa-chan, I don't understand what you see in Hamaji-kun.
Minawa: (Giving Hamaji a pat on the butt) Actually, he has a real cute tush.
Hamaji get a startled look on his face and turns a bright red, as everyone in his small group begins to laugh.
Scene shifts to Rin and Kiyomi who are talking with several girls.
Takara: It must be really tough for you and your mom to be living on your own.
Rin: Not really. I don't think my mom and I have ever been happier, and Kiyomi-kun's dad is paying me for the time I spend at the liquor store.
Kiyomi: She has a better deal. I don't get paid.
Rin: Yeah, but they feed you.
Kiyomi: There is that.
Umeko: What does it feel like to be engaged?
Rin: Nice and scary sometimes, but mostly nice.
Takara: Have you set a date?
Kiyomi: Not yet, but both of us want to at least finish high school.
Rin: Something my mother never had the chance to do. Kiyomi wants to go to college for a business degree.
Takara: How about you Rin-chan? What are you going to do after high school?
Rin: I think I'm going to just be a stay at home wife… take care of the children and cook for my husband.
Aoi: You… cook! You who doesn't know which end of a knife to cut with.
Rin: Yes! Me… cook! I took some lessons over the summer.
Kiyomi: She's actually a pretty good cook.
Umeko: Is that true, or are you just saying that so you don't have to sleep in a separate bed?
Rin: Very funny!
Kiyomi: Ask Chizu-chan. She'll tell you.
Takara: Rin-chan, if you are going to wait until you are out of high school to get married, does that mean you are going to wait until then to… ahhh…
Rin: I didn't say that.
Scene switches to Miyuki, Riku, Chizu and Kaito with several girls, showing off their rings.
Yoko: Those are beautiful. So does that mean that you two are engaged too.
Chizu: No, just going steady… for now.
Kioko: Are there any more like them?
Miyuki: Probably. My little sister found one.
Kioko: Your little sister?
Miyuki: When she was in the hospital on the Saint Command Ship.
Yoko: I heard something about that. Is she OK?
Miyuki: I think she's milking it a bit, but she's doing better. Hopefully she'll be able to walk again like before in about a month.
Midori: Wasn't it scary going out into space?
Chizu: Only at first, but once you're on the ship, it's just like being on the ground.
Kioko: They are cute. How long are you staying here?
Kaito: Leesha-san says we are here as long as we want to stay, and with Chizu-chan here, there isn't any reason for me to leave.
Riku: Same here, although I'd really like to take Miyuki-chan to my home ship some day.
Midori: Wow! What an idea for a class field trip.
Kaito: I don't think the principal would approve… He's an idiot.
Yoko: Boy, he learns quick.
Chizu: We had a meeting with him this morning before the assembly.
Kaito: He's no fun. He doesn't want us making out in the hallways.
Yoko, Kioko and Midori do a double take and just stare at Kaito.
Chizu: Well then, we'll just have to find somewhere else to do it.
Yoko, Kioko and Midori do a double take again looking back and forth at Chizu and Kaito.
Scene shifts to Suguru who is talking with another male student.
Sachio: I heard some to the teachers talking earlier today. The principal is really angry. He didn't want any of you here at school, especially Shikijo-sensei.
Suguru: I know, we heard all about it this morning from him. He made it quite clear how unhappy he was about the whole situation, but there isn't anything he can do about it.
Sachio: Just to let you know, all of the students are on your side and most of the parents and teachers.
Suguru: That gives me hope.
Sachio: My parents want to invite Riku-kun and Kaito-kun over for dinner.
Suguru: Go ahead, but I think Miyuki-chan and Chizu-chan come with the package.
Sachio: So it really is true that you and Mahoro-san are engaged?
Suguru: Yeah. I proposed when the coming back from the Command Ship with Minawa-chan and she said yes after we arrived back on Earth.
Sachio: You are lucky. She is so beautiful and seems so nice.
Suguru: I think I'm lucky… and blessed.
Sachio: Ahhh… is it true that… ahhh… that… ahhh… you're actually one of the aliens.
Suguru: Sort of. My grandmother is the Commander of the Command Ship.
Sachio: She's your grandmother. I thought that she was one foxy babe.
Suguru: Well she is, and I'll let her know you think that, but she is also my grandmother. Maybe when she comes back next month, I'll bring her to school and introduce you to her.
Sachio: You would do that. The principal will freak.
Suguru: Let him freak. He deserves it.
Nayoko: (Calling out to the class) Everyone to your places. Sensei is coming.
Everyone scrambles to their seat, with Miyuki directing Riku to sit in the seat next to her and Chizu drags Kaito to the seat next to her. Hamaji and Minawa sit down next to each other at the back of the classroom.
Nayoko: Stand!
Saori enters through the door as Nayoko takes her seat next to the door.. Saori walks to her desk and turns and faces the class.
Nayoko: Bow!
Everyone bows in unison
Whole Class: Good morning, Shikijo-sensei
Shikijo: (Returning the bow) Good morning, class. (Saori straightens up as does the remainder of the class) Please be seated.
Everyone sits down
Shikijo: There are several matters of business I need to take care of before we begin class. First, I know it will take some getting used to, but I would appreciate if you would call be Saori. I have gotten used to this over the summer and that is the way I would prefer to be addressed. Secondly, as most of you know, this summer I had the chance of a lifetime to participate in an adventure with several members of the class. Our principal would like this downplayed and for it not to be a distraction to our school work. I would ask your co-operation as much as it is possible. Third, I would like to make some formal introductions to the class.
Saori turns and writes the names of the twins and Minawa on the board. She nods her head. Minawa steps forward as do Kaito and Riku (after a bit of prodding from Chizu and Miyuki)
Shikijo: (Once they are at the front of the class) First, I would like to re-introduce Minawa Andou, who was away sick, and is now well again. Next I would like to introduce our two guests from Saint, Kaito and Riku Shinkibō. They are twins and I'm sorry girls, they are already claimed. Please be kind to them all and help them whenever possible. (To Minawa, Kaito and Riku) You may take your seats. (Saori waits until they are seated) There is one last matter I wish to discuss. As I said, this summer I had the chance to participate in an adventure that I never could have imagined. I learned a great deal from that experience, but I also learned a great deal from the people who shared that experience with me.
We are facing a future that, three months ago, I would have told you was impossible… A fantasy that is reserved for those people who write science fiction television shows. But that fantasy has become fact and you are the people who will make it all work.
Some of you, ten years from now, may not even live on this planet. Some of you may have careers that were impossible before today. Keep an opened mind and learn from our guests and from each other everything you can. Although today is not the beginning of the school year, it is still a new beginning. Life as we know it will now be different and you will make it happen. Thank you. OK, we don't have much time left. Suguru-kun, would you please accompany Kaito-kun and Riku-kun to the faculty work room, for their placement tests. I do not intend on covering any new Math today, but I would ask you to do the review questions on page 137 for homework tomorrow. We will discuss where we left off once Suguru-kun returns. But in the mean time, let's talk about what happened this summer.
Cut to modified closing theme with year end credits and featuring Kanoko, Nekoto, Chiako, Sanako and Akiko instead of the normal Triomatic.
After the theme is done, scene shifts to Suguru entering his house.
Suguru: (Entering the house through the front door) Mahoro, I'm home.
Voice of Mahoro: I'm upstairs in our room. Would you please come up here for a moment?
Suguru: I'll be right there.
Suguru goes up the stairs, carrying his book bag. He arrives at the room and opens the door and enters. As he enters, he is suddenly in shock, dropping his book bag where he stands. The scene shifts to view Suguru from Mahoro's point of view. It is quite obvious that Mahoro is naked.
Mahoro: Close the door, Suguru.
Suguru does so, almost robotically.
Suguru: (Finally recovering enough to speak) Mahoro, are you trying to seduce me?
Mahoro: In fact Suguru, yes I am. Now take off your clothing and come over here and make love to me.
Cut to black.
Afterward and Acknowledgements
New Beginnings is not the end. As I publish this last episode I am currently writing episode 10 of a next season of Mahoromatic. If things work out as they did for New Beginnings, I should be ready to start publishing that in about two months (and that is even with a nominal amount of writers block and other distractions… like work). Actually some of my most productive time was when I was on the road on work related trips.
Season four (which I have titled "Seasons of Change"), will be getting away from relationship building and get a bit more into action. Kaemisa will be part of that action, but some may show up from places where you least expect it. Oh, there will still be intimate moments, but the story mix will change a bit.
There will be some new characters. Some will be side characters, some will develop into more supporting characters. Some of the other students in Suguru's class will become more than an occasionally mentioned name. I am trying to work with an artist to at least sketch some of these new characters, especially people like the twins.
I would like to acknowledge some people at this time, without which, I never would have been able to produce what I did. First, I would like to acknowledge my son Sean, who was my primary proofreader. Yes he did let some slip through, but it would have been far worse without his able help (If God had intended us to spell, he would not have given us spelling checkers!).
Next, I would like to thank those people on who were my primary reviewers (Makavelli, cnjpg7undead.exe and DrizzlingEnthapy) whose in depth knowledge of the anime was reflected in the concise (and sometime cutting, although always welcome) criticism. My most heartfelt thanks go to AxelTerizaki who provided the forum for my primary review.
I would also like to thank my reviewers on (NefCanuck, TorankusuGohan, J.G. The Game Master, Lord Hiro, DarkFusion and Minakator) who always provided encouragement.
Last but not least, I would like to thank my lovely wife who has put up with the long hours of me writing this story and patiently listening to me talk about it (she is not into anime, but I did get her hooked on Ai Yori Aoshi) She is now not only sure that I am hopeless, but crazy also (well everybody already knew that, my writing endeavor only proved it)
Thank you again for your readership. I will be back, not only with Season Four of Mahoromatic, but maybe some other stories as well.
Doctor Memory
(a.k.a Carl A Potaczala)