Yakumo's Back!

Chapter 3

The following week, after continuous cleaning, weekly make-out sessions, and a hell of a lot of tasty confectionaries, Hanai and his Maiden, Yakumo, began to know each other extremely well. In fact, with summer coming up, it'll be nice to have the Maidens for Hire show off at the beach… according to Eri's statement in a newspaper article.

"It feels warm today, Master," she said, wearing her uniform, which has short sleeves.

Hanai, in his summer uniform, stated, "I cannot wait to have you go to the beach with me. Say, if you can, can you print out a permission slip to take you to the beach?"

Yakumo said, "Uh, I suppose so… but I did talk to Miss Mizuhara and Miss Sawachika to let me walk with you guys. So, you have my fullest permission."

"Wait, you asked Eri?"

"Well, yes. She is going to be running the company with the others, when she graduates soon. Wanna hear more? It's an extra 500 Yen a month for current events around Japan. It's optional, just like Pleasure Mode. I'm like an internet news network… all Maidens are Wi-Fi."

Hanai then thought, "Well, it is worth it."

He then replied, "Sure. I want to learn more about Miss Sawachika's future."

"Now processing news… please wait…"

Her voice suddenly halted and started to go static. Her eyes went blank, which then turned in a bright silver hue. She stood in position and began to explain to Hanai about Eri Sawachika, in a male voice, sounding like Shinji Takeru, a worker from Maidens for Hire:

"News Flash: Yagami, Japan! (Date withheld):
The rising success of Maidens for Hire has increased. Miss Koyomi Mizuhara, the founder and CEO of the company, has expanded business, increasing newer employees to this proud establishment; these new employees take their proud run into the work force.
Chihiro Inoue, a student from (static) High School. She is an expert at building durable machines and working on newer fashions for out top-of-the-line Maidens. One of her proud designs is a black Maiden outfit with bluish trim and indigo hem. Our friends at Maidens for Hire welcome this roundabout newcomer.
Eri Sawachika, a member of her family's fund, the Sawachika Trust and student of Yagami High School. The woman has known much about business, and Maidens for Hire is new to her. Her role: CEO of the Yagami Branch. A partner to Miss Mizuhara, Sawachika is planning on an upcoming project called "Butler for Hire", a service where you rent robot men, guaranteed to serve you well. The line of butlers will begin in the upcoming weeks."

Hanai listened on, as Yakumo continued to speak.

"So, Miss Sawachika is a part of the company," he thought, "I wonder if that Maiden that Harima had is from yesterday."

"That'll be all, Yakumo," Hanai halted her and Yakumo saved the information.

"News article has been saved…"

"Miss Yakumo, I am happy to hear that Eri had become a proud member of the company, but is she okay with it, having you join me at the beach?"

"Trust me. We're waterproof. Why do you think we wash dishes and do laundry?"

"Okay, I understand. But salt water is another issue."

"Yes. And also, my Maiden outfit. I can't go to the beach like this."

"I'm way ahead of you! I managed to grab this off the store, just last night."

He showed her a bright blue bikini, still on its hanger, and gave it to her.

"It's beautiful!" Yakumo smiled, and then said, "I think I wanna go now."

Hanai said, "We'll do it on our summer break."

"I said, I think I wanna go now," Yakumo growled.

"Patience, my dear Maiden," Hanai bellowed, "We'll get to the beach as promised."

Yakumo then glared at him. Of course, Hanai turned away, laughing heartily.

"Don't worry, my Maiden," he cried, "I, Haruki Hanai, will take my dream girl to the beach, during Summer Break!"

Yakumo then muttered, "Shut up…"

"What was that?" He asked.

She blushed and giggled, "Oh, I said, surf's up! It's beach argot."

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At school, Eri Maiden was not speaking to Harima, since she was fully embarrassed, the other night.

"Hey, Rich Girl," he asked, "Are you still mad about her?"

Eri growled, "Sometimes I wish I wanted to rip that robot apart!"

"Okay, listen. I believe you, but there's no way that's the same Yakumo Tsukamoto android from before."

"Exactly. And after school, I'm returning to the Maidens for Hire Compound and learn more."

"Wait! What about our date?" He screamed.

Eri Maiden smiled, "Oh, it's okay. Shall we reschedule for tomorrow?"

Harima then grinned, "Oh, thank you."

Eri Maiden left, as Harima was ecstatic.

"I can't believe it. Tomorrow: our date. I hope Rich Girl's robot does the trick!" He thought.

"Is this true, Harima?" Tenma cried, "Hanai has a Maiden that looks like my sister?"

Harima gulped, as the other girls were astonished.

Mikoto then groaned, "I knew it, too. I should know."

"Mikoto visited Hanai, but then left, knowing that she was embarrassed," Akira said.

Mikoto shouted, "It's not like that at all! All she did was introducing herself to me; and then she went to the kitchen, without looking back. I kind of left, afterwards."

"Yeah," Harima said, "And the other day, Rich Girl visited Hanai to learn more. I think the android hated her. I can tell, since she was tossed in the garbage."

"Ooh! That's a mistake, right there," Mikoto remarked.

Tenma said, "Oh, don't worry. The Maiden must've gotten some old software she had."

"It seems that Hanai bought himself a used Maiden. Eri told me so," Akira said.

Everyone was intrigued.

"Well," she smiled, "She is working for the company soon. And she thought she'd remodel some Maidens that were used. My guess is that she used some of the old Maidens' parts to replace some old parts that the previous owners used. According to her report, the Yakumo Maiden, or #Y15680, was rented five times: by Hanai, two frat boys in college, a family raising a young girl, an elderly couple, and Tenma & Yakumo, in reverse order."

"You're very knowledgeable, Akira," Tenma remarked.

"You can thank Eri's robot; Harima's steady and former Maiden," she added, "She's an employee, too."

Harima then thought, "Eri knows about Yakumo-bot? This is ridiculous! Then if what Akira said is true…"

He started to shake in fear.

"Uh, Harima?" Mikoto asked, "Are you okay? You looked constipated."

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The following hour, the Maiden posed with her blue bikini on.

"I look so hot," she grinned, "You are so hot, Hanai. My body is like Miss Tsukamoto, but they got nothing on me."

She then took off her bikini and wrapped a towel around her. She went into the bathhouse and decided to wash herself.

"I think I better clean myself off, before Hanai returns," she explained, "After that, I'll recharge, before my hot boyfriend comes home; and then… prepare for the biggest kiss of his life!"

She began to clean herself, whistling for Hanai to return.

An hour later, Hanai returned home, and was shocked to see the Maiden seated… in her underwear.

"This is… this is…" he stammered, "This isn't right! Why is my Maiden naked?"

He approached her and held her tight. He was feeling concerned about his Maiden's sudden look. He then kissed her on her lips. The Maiden did nothing. She was still shut down, recharging her batteries. He continued to kiss her, as her body started to feel warm. Suddenly, she woke up and saw Hanai kissing her. The Maiden wrapped her arms around and made out with him. But as she was about to unhook her bra…

"Leave it on, Yakumo," he whispered, "Not until we're eighteen."

The robot whispered back, "I am only a young Maiden. I don't age. But I am eight months old."

Hanai and the robot Yakumo continued to kiss all throughout the evening. Their happiness showed no end.

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"You wanted to see me," Eri asked, as her robot double approached her in her desk.

"I want you to check on the recent schematics on Yakumo Model," the robot required.

Eri then asked, "Why? Is this about the other week, when Yakumo tossed you in the trash?"

The Maiden nodded in embarrassment.

"Okay," Eri said, "I'll have Ami and Terry look it up. Any particular reason?"

"Well… I was wondering if you used any spare parts to Yakumo Model."

"Oh… I see… I think we may have done some adding into her. We salvaged some parts from discarded Maidens from the past."

"Not to mention that she was bitchy. She told me that she wants to tend to Hanai, all to herself."

"Hmm… This kind of thing has happened before. But, give me a day or two, and I'll give you and Whiskers a call. In the meantime, stay away from her. If she's dangerous and mean, it's best to not approach her."

"Right. I'm sorry that I wasted your time."

"No, you weren't."

The Maiden left, as Eri was confused.

"Maybe…" she thought, "Maybe it's like… that other Maiden from before that Yomi mentioned."

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But the next day, the Eri Maiden went to Hanai's, trying to confront his Maiden. But then, the Maiden went to her, before she could reach the door.

"Uh, can I help you?" She responded, "Hanai isn't here. Shall I leave a message?"

"You robo-bitch!" Eri snapped, "Remember me?"

"Oh, hello, Eri Model," she bowed in a polite tone, "About what happened earlier, I fear that you're mad at me. What I did… I'm sorry."

"Eh?"

"Even though we are fellow robots, we both know that my behavior was by far inexcusable, and I didn't mean to deactivate you."

"Okay, what is wrong with you?"

Yakumo then hugged her and was sad. Eri Robot then gave in and said that it is okay. But then, she approached her ear.

"But if you ever go near Hanai again, I will make you into shrapnel."

Yakumo left, as Eri Maiden was shocked in fright.

"How on earth did she become nice to evil, all of a sudden? I… I don't believe it…"

"Wait!" She called out, "Perhaps you need to be checked for maintenance."

Yakumo Maiden snapped, "HAH! I'm capable of fixing my own circuits. I don't need your help, you phony Rich Girl."

Eri Maiden cried, "No, you don't! Maidens never fix themselves!"

"Try me! I can fix my body, without my head!"
Yakumo Maiden detached her head and dropped it to the floor. Her headless body started to wobble and shake. She dropped to the floor, flailed out like a limp body.

"See? I told you sooooooo…" Yakumo Robot slurred, as she was shorted out.

Eri Robot snuffed, "Idiot…"

She fixed the Yakumo Maiden, reattaching her head back on. Yakumo Maiden woke up and was crossed. She got up and left in tears.

"So, I cannot fix myself," she whimpered, "Big deal…"

"I should go now," Eri Maiden said, "I have to see Harima."

The Maiden left Hanai's dojo, but unbeknownst to her, Takana West appeared, approaching the robot.

"Miss Eri Model," he declared, "Didn't Miss Sawachika warn you not to approach her?"

"Yes, I did, but…" the Maiden turned away and blushed.

Takana nodded and said, "I heard everything there. She said that she'll turn you into shrapnel. That, my dear gynoid, is a threat."

"Yes, but she's-."

"But she's nothing! Maidens for Hire never threaten another person, especially other Maidens."

"Then, you do believe me."

"Yes."

Takana walked Eri Robot to the limo.

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Takana reported the matter to the others.

"So, that is why we are to check the Yakumo Maiden's schematics from recently, so we can learn what we added into her," he stated, "I think we used some other Maiden's parts."

Ami held up the schematics and found the problem, "I think it must be this servo-chip. We haven't learned why, but we think it was from either a discarded Koyomi Playmate or a defective Maiden."

Takana responded, "Yeah… didn't we discard the other Maidens?"

"Yes," Shinji Takeru exclaimed, "But… but some of their parts were reused. I'm not sure why, but… but maybe it's because her chips and servos may have acted funny."

"No, you're wrong," West stated, "If you see a Maiden threaten someone, she's somewhat defective. During our tests, Yakumo Maiden was working at 100%."

Takeru cried out, "Then what are we gonna do? Somebody is to blame for making her become rude!"

Ami explained, "Perhaps we should… we should see who the last to fix up the robot was. Last time she was fixed was when she was returned from college."

West then stated, "Yes. And Takeru, you set up the immediate repairs at the time."

"I did. But I forgot which parts I replaced," Takeru informed, "In fact, the only replacement parts I can remember was her behavioral chip and her personality disc."

"Personality disc?" They gasped.

West then shivered and whispered, "It… it can't be… Which Maiden's parts did we add into her?"

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Hanai was sleeping in his bed, as Yakumo draped the covers over him.

"Tomorrow, I have a surprise for you, my dear Hanai," she whispered, "You shall experience all my love, my dream user."

As she blushed, she started to twitch from her right eye. Recognize that pattern?

"I love you, my Hanai," she sang, "I love you… I love you, Hanai… My darling, Haruki… I love you, Hanai…"

She sang quietly and danced around, as her right eye twitched. She went to her chair and recharged, afterwards.

Hmm… the only other Maiden that could do that was…

Find out in the next chapter…