Lan asked Yui, a girl who is actually an android, if she knew what happened to Maylu, who was, in reality, dead… killed by Mugi Kotobuki, who, like Tea Time, are all robots, powered a small gem inside each other, imbued by a dark amethyst power core, with Nao & Sumire as their caretakers.

Yui replied, "I do not know, Lan… It's just… I was out with Mio, last night."

Geo asked, "What time were you out? All of us were a sleep."

Yui explained, "Eleven o'clock. Ricchan was still powered off-, I mean, still unconscious, and Mugi-Chan was still tired out."

She then said, "But I did find her shoes."

She held up Maylu's shoes, as she added, "Apparently, whoever hurt poor Maylu, must've wanted to frame us for her disappearance."

Lan sobbed, "Maylu's kicks!"

Tory growled, "Savages!"

Geo asked, "So, you're innocent?"

Yui nodded, "Yes. My alibi tells all."

Lan stated, "This proves nothing!"

He explained, "Something happened to Maylu, and we have to find her! Geo, you go down the city and look around! Maybe Maylu's at the park, but check everywhere else, first. Tory, find Sonia! We need all the help we can get."

Tory said, "Uh, about that… Sonia's crying like a baby, when she heard wind of Maylu's disappearance."

Yui wept, "Oh, I sure do hope that she's okay… Poor Sonia… Poor Maylu…"

She wept tears from her eyes, as Lan said, in a concerned look, "Now I know she's telling the truth. Everyone split up! Tory, convince Sonia to come with!"

Geo asked, "Well, what about you?"

Yui leaned by Lan's chest, as she closed her eyes and was relaxed. Lan said that he'll stay here and watch over her. Geo said that he doesn't trust her, but someone has to stay here, in case someone else gets abducted. Geo & Tory left Room 306, while meanwhile, Mio & Ritsu stepped out of the door of Room 308.

"Wow…" Mio said, "That was beautiful… But suppose our master finds out?"

Ritsu replied, "Do not worry. If I ain't broke, don't fix me."

Mio giggled, as she said, "Well, I'm gonna go down to the convenient store, for supplies. Also, find Yui. We have to prepare for tea, tonight."

Mio went downstairs, as Ritsu smiled, "You got it, man!"

Tory was by Room 307's door, as Tory knocked on the door. Sonia did not answer. He was worried that they got to her, too. Tory said, "Sonia! Come on out! We need your help!"

No reply. Inside, Sonia was in bed, with her face wet, from the tears she had wept out. Her eyes were closed, and her arms wrapped around herself. Tory decided to bust the door down, but Ritsu stopped him.

"Tory. Tory." Ritsu said, as she blushed heavily.

Ritsu kept saying his name, as Tory smiled, "Ritsu! You're okay, baby."

He kissed her on the lips, as Ritsu smiled, "I love you."

She hugged him, as Tory blushed, "Uh, yeah…"

He thought, "Boy, her grip is strong…"

She hugged him tightly, as he gagged, trying to breathe, "AAAGH! LEGGO! Can't breathe."

He cried, "Ritsu! You're crushing my ribs!"

She said, as she let go, "Oops. Sorry, Tory. Shall we depart to my room, for another round?"

Tory said, "Uh, no. But thanks. About last night, you were out cold… Did something happen?"

"Sorry. I am not complied to explain."

"Complied to explain? That made no sense."

Ritsu held his hands and whispered, "We'll talk privately… not here, at least…"

They went upstairs, heading to the roof.

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Meanwhile, Geo was at the park, as he called out for Maylu. He called out, "Maylu! Maylu? Where are you? Did you get lost?"

He thought, "No… She's got an extra sense of direction. No one is that confused."

He yelled, "WHERE ARE YOU, MAYLU?"

Geo growled, "Lan's gonna kill me for this… if I do not find Maylu…"

Mio said, as she appeared from behind, "Kill you?"

Geo turned around and saw Mio. He said, "Oh, it's you."

"It's your friend. She's missing?" She asked.

He said, without hesitation, "It's some jerk that wants to kidnap her… or that she is being raped or tortured."

She gagged, "EW! NO! Not that… I mean, I can imagine…"

Mio was shaken, as Geo asked, "You okay?"

Mio turned away from him, as she whispered, "Geo… Tell me… Do you experience love?"

Geo said, "What kind of question is that? Of course I do."

Mio replied, "Well… then be happy…"

She sniffled, "Be happy for Sonia… She loves you."

Geo barked, "WHOA! Hold on! You think I'm in love with her? Yes, we are, but were. We broke up, months ago, only just to be happy, and to focus on the band, more often."

Mio asked, "Wait, you mean the girl that tugged your-."

He said, "That's right, genius."

Mio giggled, "I'm so glad… and here I thought… I was heartbroken. No man ever loves me…"

Geo asked, "What are you saying?"

She whispered, as he held her tight, "No one loves me, because I'm different. No one loves me, except for the girls that admire me… Am I cursed? No man can ever marry me… but only because…"

Mio yelled, "YOU'VE GOT TO HELP ME! Something is going on with my friends! It wasn't just about them… it's also about you…"

"Huh? What are you saying?"

Mio kissed Geo on the lips, and then replied, "Take me… Take me now. I want you."

Geo cried, "Tell me! Why are you suddenly sex crazy?"

Mio said, as she was concerned, "I… I don't know…"

She held his hands and pleaded, "But please, take me away from here, before-."

He replied, "Calm down. I'll protect you. But I want to know… Who's after you?"

Mio said nothing. She laid her head on his chest and was blushing heavily. She whispered, "No man will ever trust me. You're that one man, who I can trust…"

Mio said, "Alright… I'll tell you everything… but only because… I love you."

They leaned towards each other and kissed. They started to make out, as Mio whispered, "Let's take it privately… I have much to explain to you, sweetheart…"

Geo said, as he looked around, "Well, it's still morning, and no one's around… Let's try the bushes. Don't worry. Nothing bad will happen."

Mio dragged Geo away, as she blushed, "Or anywhere! Anything to talk to you, privately!"

They hid in the bushes, as they started to talk privately… and to make out. Luckily, no one was around, just to see them.

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Back in Room 306, Lan was comforting Yui, who was in awe over Lan. Yui noticed the button on his shirt, as she asked, "Love? Love. What is this love?"

"Oh, this?" Lan said, as he explained, "It's a symbol for peace. Anybody who wears this button, represents a global movement of peace. Of course, Maylu isn't wearing this… This was hers, before…"

Yui looked at the button, as she looked at the pin, still with a little blood on it. She asked, "Can I try it on? It's lovely."

Lan said, "It's not yours. But I think I can find a spare LOVE button for you."

Yui declared, "I want that!"

Lan sighed and said, "Okay… but don't tell Maylu that you stole it from her… if she is found, that is."

Yui nodded, "I promise."

He put the button on her shirt, but pricked her on the chest, accidentally. Yui did not feel it, as she smiled, "Oh. Just a small sting."

"I'm so sorry. Did it hurt?"

"No. I'm fine."

Lan removed the button and adjusted Yui's blouse. He carefully pinned it on, as Yui blushed, "Oh, Love. Lovely. Love."

She was in a mesmerizing state, knowing what the word is all about, but she had the wrong idea. Yui smiled, as she said, "I love it. Love. Love."

She hugged her and whispered, "Lan Hikari… I love-love-love you."

She cuddled by Lan, as he was worried, "She's misinterpreting this message. She loves me, but I-. Oh, right. Maylu's missing, but it's for the best, since we're happy."

Yui stated, "I'm not like her, your ex… But I am simply everything she isn't… Do you find me cute?"

She kissed him on the lips, as he was worried, "I don't know. Should I or shouldn't I?"

He smiled and said, "I should."

He smiled and held her face, "I love you, too."

Yui closed her eyes and blushed, "Kiss me…"

Lan asked, "But what about Maylu?"

Yui smiled, "She'll show up. Now…"

They started to kiss, as Yui's button was fastened on her blouse, tight, shaking a bit. They fell to the floor, as they started to rub each other. Yui was on the floor, as Lan continued to kiss her lips.

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Meanwhile, at the park, Geo & Mio were at the park, making out in the bushes, all alone, with their clothes strewn about. Geo was in his underwear, while Mio was only in her striped panties, with her long hair covering her breasts. They continued to kiss, as Geo rubbed his hand onto her chest. Suddenly, he touched a small panel, near her neck and chest, as it opened up. It revealed a small blue gem, which was her power cell. Geo stopped and asked, "Huh? What is this?"

Mio gasped, "OH! Oh, no!"

She covered herself, as she hid her gem, "It's nothing. Just, uh…"

She sobbed, as she was sad. She was found out. But Geo said, "Is it some sort of trinket for your body? It's like a small piece of jewelry piercing."

Mio whispered, "It's more or less that… but…"

Geo took the small blue gem out, as Mio cried, "NO, NO, NO, NO! WAIT, GEEEeeeeeee…"

Mio slurred her voice to nothing, as she froze in place, with her arms out, reaching for Geo, and her eyes black, and her mouth open, like she was screaming. Geo looked at the gem and said, "Ah, it's removable… You have such cute jewels, Mio…"

He placed the gem in Mio's doll-like hand, as he smiled, "You should tell me where you got that beautiful item."

He then said, as Mio was still frozen solid, still powered down, "Mio? Mio? Hey, Mio?"

He held her shoulders and tried to wake her. He waved her hand in her face, as he said, "She froze… That gem… she-."

He gasped, as he looked at the gem, "WAIT A MINUTE! No…"

He looked at Mio's blank face, as he cried, "She's… She's a robot! This gem… It's… it can't be."

He then pondered, as he looked at the gem, "This must be how she powers on. And it all makes sense. But what's a robot doing in-? Oh… … …I get it. The girls that moved in, next door, they're all human-shaped lifelike androids. But who made them?"

He looked at her and said, "On the plus side, whoever built her, she is so cute. I should leave her, and maybe get Sonia… so she can tell me."

He got up, grabbed his clothes, and got dressed. He decided to leave Mio all alone, frozen, helpless, and dead.

"Mio…" he said, "You're too cute, but I don't know about you, since you're a robot. I'm sorry, but it's over. Goodbye. We had a lot of fun, Mio. You darling little robot girl."

He kissed her on the lips and said goodbye to the girl he loved. However, as he put on his jeans, he had second thoughts. He griped, "NO! I can't do it!"

He kneeled to her, as he stated that she loved him, despite that she's a robot, and that she wants his help. Geo, despite that he wants to save Maylu, wants answers. He looked into her face, as he was saddened by her blank face, feeling like that she is lonely, from inside her heart. He approached Mio and replaced her gem back in her intent. He whispered, "I'm sorry… You want to help us? Fine. I hope you're right."

He closed her small panel, as Mio's eyes regained color.

Mio spoke, from where she left off, "-eeeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEOO! DON'T REMOVE IT!"

She gasped, "Huh?"

Geo stared at her, as he asked, "You're an android, are you?"

Mio blushed, as she was saddened, "Yes. But there's more to it. I need your help… Something is definitely wrong…"

Geo hugged her, as Mio sniffled, "Please… Save me…"

He whispered, "It's alright. I'm here for you, baby."

He kissed her, as Mio wept, "Do you still love me?"

Geo nodded, and then said, "Alright, Mio. What do you know about your friends?"

Mio then explained to Geo of what she knows.

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Meanwhile, in Nao's house, she discovered a surprising status report.

"WHAT NOW?" She cried, as she looked into her laptop, "Oh, no… Mio was offline… and suddenly, she came back online, for only six minutes. Ritsu and Yui are not responding… and Mugi is still fully functional. What the fuck is going on? Are the gems not reacting to the core?"

Sumire asked, "What are we going to do, Nyao-Nyan~?"

Nao roared at her, "QUIT CALLING ME THAT!"

She added, "There's only one thing to do! We're going to that apartment, and deactivate them all. Afterwards, we can reprogram them, and begin the mission. Only Yui, Mio, & Ritsu. I have a strange feeling that they are becoming sentient."

Sumire asked, "But how? What if they find out about Azusa? And what will the MegaStar crew do, if they know of their secret? And moreover, what will happen to me?"

Nao sighed, "A) They already know. It's just that they have no clue that they killed her, because she's not responsive to their tact. B) I could care less about those MegaStar assholes, including Tory Hikawa. And C) Get a grip. Now, come."

She typed in a message to Mugi on a Private Message, in her laptop, "I have sent a PM to Mugi, our only stable android, of our impending arrival. We meet at the alley, at 4pm, sharp."

Sumire asked, as she was frightened, "Will there be bad people?"

Nao said, "No. Only Mugi. We meet privately. Now, let's go."

They left the house, as they were headed to meet with Mugi, from far away.

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Meanwhile, Mugi was stepping out of the apartment, as Sonia was spying on Mugi. She whispered, as she was far from Mugi, "What's going on? Why is Mugi leaving, unexpectedly?"

She hid behind a building, as Mugi was by the corner, "The boys are not responding to me, since they're busy finding Maylu."

She glared, as Mugi crossed the street, "Maybe she'll lead me to Maylu. She might know where…"

Mugi kept walking, as Sonia continued to tail her. Where could Mugi be going with Sonia concerned over her? Mugi would meet with Nao & Sumire, for a private meeting. But for what? Could she find out about Maylu's disappearance? Or was it something else?

Hours later, Sonia arrived at the alley, as Mugi was waiting for Nao & Sumire. The two girls arrived, from the opposite direction, as Sonia hid in the shadows, trying not to move. Nao and Sumire bowed to Mugi, as Mugi bowed back. Nao said, "Password is: Takuan pickles; secondary password: This tea is bitter…"

Mugi replied, "Response: I shall make you a fresh batch. Access granted. Good evening, Master Okuda."

Mugi was beeping, as Nao smiled, "Good evening, Mugi. We need to talk."

Sonia whispered, as she was shocked, "No way. What the hell is this?"