Yakumo's Back!
Chapter 2

As to her request to Hanai, Eri Maiden, under the guise of Eri Sawachika, wished to speak to Yakumo Maiden.

"Sawachika, why on earth would you want to speak to her?" Hanai asked.

"I'm curious about her," she said, "If I recall… you owned a Maiden, but she was destroyed after saving you."

"Did Harima put you up to this?"

"No. Whiskers and I were wondering 'bout you. After you were so chipper, I heard from a friend that your Maiden looked like Yakumo of 1-D."

"It's true. I'm surprised by the likeness of her, but she is different. Yakumo Maiden has blue eyes, rather than her normal eye color. And she has very soft lips…"

"You… you kissed each other…"

Eri Maiden turned away and was shaken. She spoke in a quiet voice, "Oh, that… that was unexpected… I'm surprised that a Maiden for Hire kissed you. Harima, uh, Whiskers, would just… I, uh… oh, it's so… so…"

She smoked from her head and blushed completely in red.

"Uh, Sawachika, if you want, I'll let you have your chat with her." Hanai insisted.

The robot replied, "Uh, okay… sorry I felt timid there… I mean… Whiskers and I… well…"

XXXXX

She met with the Maiden in the kitchen. Hanai left to run an errand, leaving Eri Maiden to begin her interrogation.

"Excuse me, Miss Maiden," she asked, "May I have a word with you?"

Yakumo Maiden responded, "You certainly may."

Eri then asked, "So, I heard that you are caring for your user, Hanai Haruki."

"Yes, I do. It was an honor to tend to him. But now, it feels happy to become a very useful one."

"Yes… but you have been kissing him. Word has it that you were used four times and not once you've used it."

"Well, my first users were Miss Tenma & Yakumo Tsukamoto. I don't recall, but I did serve them well. Even if my past services are erased, I still remember who owned me."

"Oh, I see… I guess Miss Mizuhara and I really know our services well."

For some reason, Eri Maiden is trying to mimic the real Eri's mannerism and identity. It usually works on humans. Who can tell the difference between a human and an android? Not a Maiden…

Yakumo sneered in a more serious tone, "Thank you, Eri Sawachika… or should I say… Model #N1K1M871."

"URK!" The Maiden gasped, "How did she know who I am?"

Yakumo Robot smiled, "You think I am that stupid. During my services, you were a Maiden for Kenji Harima. But from what I hear… you went on to become normal, like the other humans."

Eri blushed and snuffed, "Yeah, well, I loved Kenji! Miss Eri gave me a life! I am his girlfriend!"

Yakumo Maiden smiled, "Well… I'll bet you were just being used for… you know…"

"SHUT UP! Harima's sixteen! It's against my systems to go all the way with an underage user; or in this case, an ex-user."

"Then… I guess it means that you're pure."

"No, we usually kiss. But that's it! Pleasure Mode can work on people under 18, but there are limits!"

"So I've heard. I'm no outdated machine."

"Why the hell are you here with Hanai? Wasn't he still grief-stricken by Miko Model?"

Yakumo sighed and informed, "What a sassy tone, you robo-girl. Well, I should tell you that he wanted a second chance at a Maiden for Hire. But…"

She then held herself, "Four times in a row, including the Tsukamoto Sisters, my Pleasure Mode was never used! I thought I'd start it right away, as soon as I was activated. Hanai then said, even though I was deactivated, I was the dream girl that he always wanted. It was balled up inside me… and I want to let it out."

Eri then whispered, "So? I was curious about his sudden perverted look towards the little one."

"You mean the real Yakumo?"

"Yes, I do. The guy is such a well-being… in a bad way. Harima is too perfect for me, but I know in my heart that he's not like Four-Eyes."

"Isn't that what you call people who are like that?"

Eri stepped back, as Yakumo went to her. Eri pleaded, "No, wait, what are you doing?"

"I thought I'd have a closer look at you," she whispered, "No glorified android is taking the one I love."

Eri whimpered, "No… wait… I won't tell… I already have a steady, remember?"

"I know," Yakumo Maiden said, as she held Eri Maiden tight.

She then placed her hand on her head and began to push forward. Eri Maiden tried to resist, but couldn't. Yakumo then kissed Eri, leaving her in shock.

"Mmmph! Yakumo Model!" She screamed, "This is uncalled for!"

"You've heard of the kiss of life?" Yakumo asked, "This… is your kiss of death."

She pressed her lips onto Eri Maiden's, and then she pressed her red button on her neck. Eri Maiden was turned off. She collapsed on the ground, like a rag doll. Her eyes were closed, as Yakumo Robot picked her up.

"You don't deserve a man like him," she whispered, "I met him before. The guy is too rugged and manly for you."

Her memories were returning, even though they were wiped clean. She carried her over her shoulder and threw her outside, in a trashcan, head-first. She clapped her hands and let out a sigh.

"I know you wanted a life," she said in a serious tone, "But a former Maiden belongs in the garbage, for someone who'd become more of a well-independent woman. One day, you'll thank me, robo-blondie."

She went back inside and continued to work.

XXXXX

That evening, Harima arrived outside Hanai's, waiting for his girl. However, Yakumo Maiden saw him and let out an evil smile.

"Kenji Harima…" she whispered.

He gulped, "Uh… haven't we… met before?"

She sneered at him, "Nice to see you again. It's been so long that I had to show my love for Haruki Hanai… for you."

"WHERE DO YOU GET OFF? You were Tenma's Maiden, before Hanai's!" He yelled.

Yakumo said, "Still… it was nice to see you again. I'd say it again, but you know me. Hanai had been my best user today, and I'm only two days active."

"Listen, I know how much you wanted to be with him, but we grew worried about you, Tenma's Sister #2."

"What do you mean?"

"Rich Girl told me that you were used four times. Hanai is #5. I'm guessing that you had much stamina for a Maiden for Hire. But why on earth would you change him? I saw him since yesterday; a spineless, cheery boy."

"Cheery? Oh, Harima, you know me well. We Maidens provide guaranteed service, including pleasing the user. If I overdid it, so sue me."

She let out an evil smirk, "Five times, and I finally use my Pleasure Mode on a user. It's about time I'd use it for good use. What has your Maiden done, anyway?"

Harima said nothing. He was a bit feared by her glare.

"That's what I thought…" she said, "By the way… your ex-girlfriend came over. She wanted to speak to me, but she suddenly broke down. She said something about hating you. Now, isn't that a shame?"

Harima's stupidity began to go in play, as Robot Yakumo's lies make him scared.

"You mean… she's gone? I was here to see her. It's been about two hours, and she hasn't returned!"

The Maiden then replied, "She's in the trash. Leave her, if you'd like. She's no good for you. In my heart, she doesn't deserve a piece of trash… like you."

Harima cried, "What are you talking about? Eri has been my ray of hope, since Rich Girl gave me her!"

Yakumo Maiden shouted, "SHE'S DEAD! SHE'S NOT YOUR TOY ANYMORE!"

As Harima was about to say something, a voice was called, "Honey, I'm home!"

"Oh, crap! It's Hanai!" She gasped.

"Hey, maybe he's here for some lovin', huh?" Harima snickered.

Yakumo then said in a cheerful tone, "Uh, would you like to stay for tea?"

"Wow… evil to good in five seconds." He thought, but glared at her.

Hanai stepped in and found Harima with the Maiden.

"Oh, Harima. What brings you here?" Hanai asked.

"I came to pick up Rich Girl," he said, covering his story.

"Mister Harima was about to leave…" Yakumo bowed, and then growled quietly to him, "Weren't you?"

"Hold on, I did remember that Miss Sawachika was here in the dojo. Where is she now?" Hanai retorted.

The robot was nervous, "Uh… she had to make an appointment. She left quickly to the back door."

Hanai answered, "Oh… must be another meeting at the Sawachika Grant."

Harima shouted, "Now, wait a minute! This melancholy Maiden for Hire is lying!"

Yakumo snapped, "Sir, you're going to have to leave… now!"

"NOT WITHOUT RICH GIRL, I'M NOT!"

"Harima, calm down!"

"Ask her yourself! She said that she's trashed!"

Hanai gasped, "How dare you talk to my Yakumo like that?"

"I was talking about Rich Girl!" Harima screamed.

Yakumo then shoved him from behind and carried him to the door. She added, "Poor Harima. The waiting for Miss Sawachika must've been hurtful. I'll see if we can call her."

Hanai noticed something in the kitchen. He saw a pair of legs sticking out of his trashcan.

"You're trying to make me move on, weren't you?" Harima cried.

Yakumo sneered, "You'll thank me later, you bad boy… Let your tears run down, because Eri Maiden is gone."

He broke free of her grip and shouted, "What is your damn problem? Do you hate her?"

Yakumo Maiden sighed, "You're pathetic, you know that? After four times with a user, I want to express it all out. Hanai is mine… and nothing else. And I don't want anybody, man or machine, to interfere! I'm simply a perfect Maiden… and I will not be compared to robot girlfriends, like Eri, the scrap metal former Maiden, of yours!"

Harima was stunned. He let out a giggle, being intimidated by her ice cold stare. He went to the door and whimpered, "I'll… uh, be on my way now."

But as Yakumo smiled and bowed, Hanai let out a scream.

"WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?"

He arrived at the front room, carrying the prone and motionless Eri Maiden in his arms.

"What happened to her?" He screamed.

"ERI!" Harima ran towards him.

"No, wait!" Yakumo cried.

Hanai then glared at Yakumo Maiden and yelled, "What did you do to her?"

"Me?"

"YOU KNOW WELL! What happened to Sawachika? You were with her last, before Harima came. Fess up!"

"I… It's just that she… she had a fall," the Maiden lied.

Harima cradled Eri in his arms, secretly pressing her button on her neck. She woke up, seeing Harima.

"Whiskers?" She asked, "What happened?"

Harima and Eri Maiden left, leaving Hanai with Yakumo.

"And she was… she was feeling dizzy. Master, I would never intentionally hurt your fellow classmate."

Hanai sighed, "Well, that's no excuse for tossing her in the trash."

"That bitch…" the robot Eri whispered.

"Quiet," Harima shushed her, "Not in front of her."

They left the dojo, as Yakumo Maiden was being scolded by Hanai.

She cried, "What did you expect me to do? She was like trash! It's obviously a malfunction in my circuits! Eri was like trash. I guess even my heart tells all that it's all in my programming."

She went closer to him, but Hanai stepped back.

"NO! You have just made a rude gesture towards another human!" He bellowed, "But since it was a mistake…"

You're kidding me!

He smiled, "All is forgiven!"

"Oh, Hanai… my love…" Yakumo Maiden whispered.

They both shared a kiss, while Yakumo let out an evil look, away from him.

"Fools… no one touches my hot young user. Hanai… I love you," she thought.

"Now, what do you say we sleep together? Though, it'll be great to sleep with a great Maiden like you."

"As you wish. But I cannot sleep, until I am plugged in. I must have energy to recharge."

"Okay, we will," he smiled, as he held her hand.

They went to the bedroom and went to sleep together.

XXXXX

"I cannot believe that bitch turned me off and threw me in the refuse!" Eri Maiden shouted, while in bed with Harima, "Harima… please… tell me that you love me…"

Harima hugged her and said, "Eri… I love you. It was an honest mistake. The Yakumo Maiden may have had a glitch in her."

"You may be right," she responded.

But then she thought, "That's no glitch. I'm getting to the bottom of this."

"No glorified android is taking the one I love." The Yakumo robot remarked.

"She's a disgrace to all Maidens…" she whispered, "Perhaps I need to learn more."

Find out in the next chapter…