Authors Note: I have added a warning to both the Prologue and Author's Page. Enjoy the next part of the story. Thanks for reading.
Chapter Two: Correctional Education
That same morning, Genma and Nodoka and their lawyer Mrs. Ohta stood before Judge Mura Fujimoto in a courtroom. She had grey hair. Her black eyes focused on the task at hand. She wore a black judge's robe and sat in the judge's seat. She gave Genma and Nodoka a very stern look.
On the other side the government's lawyer also stood before Judge Fujimoto. He had black hair and black eyes. He wore a business suit, black socks, and dress shoes. His name was Masa Hirata.
"Mr. Saotome," began Judge Fujimoto. "For starters I'd like to remind you that even though you've agreed to this plea deal," as she paused. "That your delinquent daughter Miyu Saotome missing all those days of compulsory education is unacceptable," as she took a deep breath. She glared at Genma and Nodoka. "The same goes to you Mrs. Saotome."
"Yes ma'am," Mr. and Mrs. Saotome said as they looked embarrassed.
"Mr. Saotome," lectured Judge Fujimoto. "In addition, your failure to inform the government of your Jusenkyo curse." She paused. "Shows a recurring pattern of willfully ignoring the government's rules and regulations," as she took a breath.
She looked at her paperwork, back at Genma and Nodoka. Judge Fujimoto shrugged her shoulders as she sighed.
"In addition, your past criminal behavior further shows the government," added Judge Fujimoto. "That you have a history of criminal behavior and have not learned from it. Luckily," as she glared at him. "The government has agreed to drop those charges related to Jusenkyo in light of your plea deal," as she looked at them. "How do you two plead?"
"I plead guilty," replied Nodoka, "your honor."
"I plead guilty," added Genma as he hung his head in shame. "Your Honor."
"Mrs. Ohta and Mr. Hirata," began Judge Fujimoto as the two lawyers looked at her with rapt attention. "Mrs. Ohta. Do your clients agree to terms?"
"They do," replied Mrs. Ohta with confidence.
"Does the government agree to the terms of the plea deal?" Judge Fujimoto asked as she looked at the government's lawyer.
"We do," agreed Mr. Hirata as he nodded.
"Good. Then let's sign the documents," ordered Judge Fujimoto as she pulled out the plea deal off the table and other legal documents. She signed her signature. "One by one you each can sign on your correct spot." Each person began to sign their line on the first document…
Meanwhile, Miyu awoke. Her right arm was still connected to the IV in the hospital room. She heard machines beep in the room. Her eyes blinked several times as her awareness of her situation dawned on her still somewhat sleepy brain.
"It's morning," sighed Miyu as she looked around. "I wonder when someone is going to tell me what is going on?" A moment later she saw Doctor Saito walking into the room. Miyu gave her a smile.
"Morning, Miss Saotome," chirped Doctor Saito. "I was on my way to see you," as she sighed. "I figured you would wake up soon."
"What's going on?" Miyu asked as her doctor took readings. "I haven't been told anything as usual."
"Someone will be here to see you at noon," replied Doctor Saito. "I'm told all your questions will be answered then," as Miyu nodded. "I'm not allowed to say anything," as she looked sympathetic. "I'm so sorry child."
"It's okay," sobbed Miyu as she took a deep breath. "At least I know I'll get answers soon," as she felt her stomach rumble. "Can I have breakfast?"
"Sure," gushed Doctor Saito. "I'll have a nurse bring breakfast in a few minutes," as she gave her patient a light smile.
"Thanks doctor," beamed Miyu as she saw the doctor look at her readings.
"I do have good news," began Doctor Saito. "Your readings this morning mean you are ready for your evening surgery we have you scheduled for you."
"What surgery?" Miyu asked with a hint of fear.
"I wish I could say," sighed Doctor Saito. "Your visitor will explain to you about it," she smiled. She left the room a moment later.
Hours later, Miyu enjoyed eating her rice and fish. She chewed a piece of fish when she heard someone walk into her hospital room. She had black hair, and black eyes. She wore a black dress with black socks and high heels.
"Afternoon, Miss Saotome. I am Yoko Ohta," began Mrs. Ohta. "I am your lawyer and your parent's lawyer," as Miyu nodded. She moved a chair to Miyu's right side, and she sat down. "There's a lot to say. How are you doing?"
"I am doing well," cried Miyu. "For starters," as she wiped away a tear with her left hand. "Why was the staff at the immigration office so mean, adversarial, and rude."
"I apologize for their behavior," soothed Mrs. Ohta. "So many of them are jaded from their jobs," as she shook her head. "And they jumped at the chance when they began to deal with you and your father."
"Does this mean I can go back to being a boy again?" Miyu asked. "If I stay a girl any longer, I'll begin to change more," as she sobbed. "I've already changed so much."
(I'm so scared about changing into a full female.) Miyu thought. (Even though I feel more relaxed as a teen girl than ever before as Ranma.) She took a deep breath. (This is still such an unknown life if I remain a girl.) Her eyes lightly blinked. (It'll be easier to be a boy even if I am miserable all the time as Ranma yet I…)
"I'm sorry Miyu," Mrs. Ohta began. Her face had a relaxing apologetic look. "The government has already all but insured you'll be Miyu Saotome for life."
"Why?" Miyu asked as she began to tear up even more. "I'm so scared of the unknown and being a teen girl is still so foreign to me."
"Miyu," Mrs. Ohta began as she got Miyu's attention. "You are just a sixteen-year-old girl," as Miyu paid attention. "You'll find that the adult world is harsh," as she took a breath.
"No kidding," sobbed Miyu as she felt more tears form. "This incident has been a real eye opener for me to how adults view children," as she took a deep breath. "Not once did anyone ask me for my input and how I felt."
"Sadly, Miyu," soothed Mrs. Ohta. "There's a lot of grey area in life, laws, and our society," as she sighed. "And because you were taken into custody as a female," as she gave Miyu a curt smile. "The adults have come to only see you as a young girl. A step they've applied to your life," as Miyu sobbed. "It's a decision that they will not back down on."
"So that's it?" Miyu asked as she took a breath. "They just decide without me?" She sighed with an annoyed look on her face. "Isn't that unfair? It's my life they are deciding on, and I didn't even get a seat at the table."
"In a nutshell yes child," replied Mrs. Ohta. "Sadly, as you'll find out, a lot of adults often don't consider the feelings of children," as she handed Miyu a tissue. "To them the role of a child is to listen to the adults and do as they are told."
"As if things can't get worse than everyone deciding on my life for me," sniffled Miyu. Her body shook in sadness from the news she had just learned.
"I need you to dry your tears and listen to me child," ordered Mrs. Ohta as Miyu cleaned up her tears from herself.
"I'm listening," obeyed Miyu with a frown.
"Your parents agreed," softly began Mrs. Ohta. "As you know they got arrested for child neglect," as she paused. She muscled a small smile. "They were left with spending years in prison if they went to trial or to agree to a plea deal and agree that you are their daughter Miyu."
"Why did they agree?" Miyu asked as she sniffled. She saw Mrs. Ohta take a deep breath and give her a slight smile.
"The government has been growing upset with school delinquency across the nation," explained Mrs. Ohta as Miyu nodded. "Your parents broke the law with your lack of attendance during your compulsory education," as Miyu put her left hand to her face and gasped.
"I wish I had never skipped school now," grumbled Miyu. "Some of this is my fault and yet I…"
"The government all the way up to Prime Minster Arai," continued Mrs. Ohta. "Has decided to make an example of your parents by prosecuting them," as she took a breath. "And to send you to Correctional Education for Girls for a minimum of one year," as Mrs. Ohta took another breath.
"It's all beginning to make sense," muttered Miyu as she shook her head. She struggled not to cry even more.
"The one good thing is you and your family will not be named to the public," added Mrs. Ohta with a slight smile. "When they begin to broadcast their response to the public."
"Let me guess," observed Miyu. "Since I was in custody as a girl and I was delinquent with my compulsory education," as she took a breath. "They decided all of this because of the grey areas you mentioned earlier?"
"That's about it," agreed Mrs. Ohta. "You are a sharp girl," praised Mrs. Ohta as Miyu blushed. "In exchange for the plea deal your parents get to see you once a month assuming you," as she smiled.
"Assuming I am a good girl," finished Miyu as she saw Mrs. Ohta nod at her. "I'm betting there is no way out, but to do this," as she lightly frowned. "I get it now," as she took a deep breath. "This surgery I'm scheduled to go through will turn me to a girl for life, and I'll lose my male body?"
"Yes," replied Mrs. Ohta. "It will go much smoother if you remain a good girl," as she sighed. "Your parents made the sacrifice so at least they'll get to see you," as she bit her lip very slightly. "Can you be a big girl and be good, so you'll be able to see them?"
"Yes," sobbed Miyu. "I'll be a good girl," as she put on a brave face. "Not like I have much choice anymore do I," as Mrs. Ohta nodded her head. "I'm glad I got my answers even if they aren't the answers, I thought I'd hear."
"I'm sorry," softly said Mrs. Ohta. "I need you to sign these documents," as she handed it to Miyu. "It's your agreement and acceptance of your female gender." She paused. "And your acknowledgement of being enrolled in the Correctional Education for Girls for one year."
"I gotcha," sniffled Miyu as she slowly signed both with her left hand. "Done."
"Good girl," praised Mrs. Ohta as she gave Miyu an encouraging smile. "Someone will explain the surgery and what to expect when you awaken." She stood up. "Bye Miss Saotome."
"Okay," replied Miyu as she gave her a smile. "Thanks." She shook her left hand with her lawyer. "And bye." They finished shaking hands and Miyu saw her lawyer leave the room…
Miyu sat on her bed as she felt the IV drain more nutrients into her body. She stared at the ceiling as she remained lost in her own thoughts.
(Not how I imagined this would end.) Miyu thought. (That I'll be a girl for life without having any say in the matter.) She began to cry lightly. (What's worse is being sent to the Correctional Education for Girls.) She took a deep breath when she saw Doctor Saito and Mrs. Morita, walk into her hospital room. (Looks like I'll be paying big time for skipping school.)
(Yet as my lawyer said. I'm powerless because I'm just a female child in their eyes.) Miyu thought. She grew misty eyed. (I really am just a powerless girl whose life is being decided for me.) She sniffled. (In the end I am just another teen girl. I guess in the end that is all this amounts to. Doesn't it?)
"I assume your lawyer Mrs. Ohta told you everything?" Mrs. Morita asked as she saw Miyu nod.
"Yes," replied Miyu as she looked towards Doctor Saito. "What's this surgery I am scheduled for?"
"It's called surgery, but it's not quite the same," explained Doctor Saito. "We'll interject you with fluids of estrogen and some Nyannīchuan water," as Miyu nodded. "We'll also put you to sleep so the fluids can work on feminizing your body," as she took a breath. "When you awaken, you'll be on par with other girls your age."
"In addition," began Mrs. Morita with a serious expression. "You'll awaken in a bed at the Correctional Education Facility," as Miyu nodded. "There another girl will fill you in before you meet the headmistress, Miyu."
"I understand," Miyu said as she gulped. "I'm ready anytime," as Doctor Saito gave a nod as she began to put the mask down.
(Most of me knows that this is my new reality.) Miyu thought as she saw the mask come down on her face. (Yet part of me hopes when I wake up this will all have been a horrible nightmare and that I dreamed all of this.) She took a deep breath. (Still there is nowhere to go, but to go forward now. My new life as Miyu Saotome.)
"You've done this before Miyu," soothed Doctor Saito as Miyu nodded as the mask came fully down as she was once more put under…
Miyu awoke as she took a deep breath. She sat up as she felt the weight of her breasts fall to their usual spot. She looked down and saw that she was wearing pink pajamas. She looked around and saw the pink blanket that she was mostly covered in as she saw another bed on the other side of the room. She saw another girl. The other girl smiled at her as she woke up.
"Just relax girl. My name's Saeko Takai," Saeko said as she walked over and sat next to Miyu. She had black hair that fell onto her waist. Her black eyes calmly stared at Miyu. Saeko wore a green dress that fell to her knees. She wore green socks. "Your name's Miyu Saotome?"
"Yes," sobbed Miyu as she cried. She looked at her body. "They did it. They really went and did it. I feel so feminine," as she stared at her body. "I have no traces of my old thoughts in my brain anymore," as she looked over at Miyu. "I see you and you are just another girl to me," as she wiped away a tear. "I just feel comradery."
"Why does that matter?" Sixteen-year-old Saeko asked as she looked confused.
"It's no longer true," explained Miyu as she sniffled, "but I was once my parent's son Ranma. After I fell into Nyannīchuan at Jusenkyo," as she paused for a moment. "My father and I got detained at a security checkpoint and I was a girl at the time."
"That sounds awful," soothed Saeko.
"They decided that due to my education delinquency," added Miyu. "That my parents had to be made an example of," as Saeko hugged her. "As a result, they used a surgery to make me female for life and then they sent me here to the Correctional Education for Girls."
"I'm sorry," muttered Saeko. "So, they decided on your life, and you are just now realizing this is all real," as Miyu nodded. "I wish I could help," as she turned her head away for a moment as she wiped away a tear. "I can't," as she faced Miyu.
Saeko continued to give Miyu a gentle hug. She took a deep breath and slowly she let go of Miyu.
"All of us girls here have stories where we misbehaved in some way," finished Saeko with tears in her eyes. "And got sent here," as she helped Miyu stand up. "I wish I could let you cry out your pain Miyu," as she hugged her again. "The reality is you are here, a girl, and have a difficult choice to make."
"Which is?" Miyu asked as she sniffled.
"To be a good girl or a bad girl," replied Saeko as she went to Miyu's closet. "Here girl. Let's get you clean clothes. I'll show you to your bathroom and shower room," as Miyu gave a nod and walked over to her new closet. "We'll talk when you are cleaned up. You only got four hours to be ready to meet the headmistress," as she heard her new roommate walk over.
"Okay," obeyed Miyu as she grabbed a white bra and panties, a pink blouse, skirt, and socks. "This will work for now," as she followed Saeko to her bathroom and shower room. She put her clothes down on a stool.
"You got time," began Saeko as she smiled. "Still not a lot of time. I been instructed to teach you how to apply makeup to yourself," as she took a breath. "And give you a tour of the place before your meeting with the headmistress."
"I gotcha," gushed Miyu as she saw Saeko walk out of the shower room and close the door. Miyu began to take off her clothes. She sat down on the toilet as she began to pee.
(A sensation that I got used to days ago.) Miyu thought. (Now my reality.) She took off her hairband and her red hair fell on her butt. (I feel so much more relaxed now that I am fully female.) She sighed. (I just wish I got to make the choice. Perhaps in time I would have made it on my own as I've never felt comfortable as a boy.)
Miyu felt her bladder empty as she sat in silence for several moments. She finished peeing and she wiped away her tears.
(But alas, I never got to make the choice myself.) Miyu thought as she sobbed. (It was just made for me without any input from me.) Her body trembled from her mental pain. (I better hurry.) She began to wipe. (If I don't want to upset the staff here, I can't afford to be late for the meeting with the headmistress.)
Miyu stood up. She walked over to the shower and turned on the hot water. When she got the temperature comfortable, she got in the shower. She turned around and felt the very warm water fall on her skin as she took a shower. She stayed still for a while just letting the water fall onto her body.
(The final proof.) Miyu thought as she felt the water fall on her. (This water would have been hot enough to trigger the change days ago.) She felt new tears fall down her face. (Now I am just another teen girl taking a shower.) Miyu thought. (And if Saeko is right I can either be a good girl or bad girl because I get the feeling there is no escaping this Correctional Education.)
(This is my new home.) Miyu thought. (For better or worse Correctional Education for Girls is where I am to be until my year is up.) She sighed as she allowed herself to relax.
(I better hurry.) Miyu thought as she grabbed the shampoo in her right hand. (Well at least my time at that immigration home.) She frowned. (I had for a little over a week taught me how to take a quick shower.) She began to apply shampoo to her hair.
(I wonder what everyone between my parents, those who know me, and my friends will think when they see the new me.) Miyu thought. (I'm hardly indistinguishable from any other teen girl.) She rinsed the shampoo out of her hair.
(Well, Akane, all that time I used to pick on you for being a tomboy I guess I was the same.) Miyu thought as she lightly giggled. (I was just another tomboy who grew out of her phase and into the phase of a feminine teen girl.) She finished rinsing her hair.
(Now I am more like Ukyo who grew out of her phase rather fast.) Miyu thought as she smiled. (I wonder what Ryoga will think much less Nabiki and Kasumi.) She had a nostalgic look on her face. (I've known all of them for many years now, I miss all of them.)
(I'm getting used to this new life rather quickly.) Miyu thought as she sighed. (Whether I want this or not it's already been decided for me…) She began to clean her body…
Miyu dried off her body from her shower, and she put the towel up. She wrapped her body with another towel as she sat down on a stool. She put on her bra, panties, blouse, skirt, and socks. She put up the towel that she wrapped around her body next to the other towel to dry. She left the bathroom and shower room.
"Wow," gushed Saeko as she smiled. "That was a fast shower," as she pointed to a chair and a mirror for Miyu to sit down on. "I didn't think you'd take a shower this fast."
"I got used to fast showers, and cleaning my female body," replied Miyu. "At the immigration home I lived in." Saeko held a brush. "I wasn't allowed more than fifteen minutes to shower, clean my body, dry it, and dress myself." Saeko began to brush her hair.
"I see," exhaled Saeko. "After I finish brushing and drying your hair. "I'll need to apply makeup," Saeko said as she kept brushing. "That must have been an awful experience," as Miyu nodded. "What color are you thinking of Miyu for your makeup?"
"Hmm," replied Miyu as she thought. "How about pink," as Saeko nodded. (Why did I say pink?) Miyu thought. (It's like I just gave such a feminine answer, yet it felt so natural. Perhaps this won't be as bad as I thought.) She stayed still as Saeko continued to brush her red hair. (Maybe I did in the end get the body I was always meant for. That of a female.)
Saeko continued to brush Miyu's hair for several minutes as she worked in silence to focus on her task at hand. A few minutes later, Saeko stopped brushing and put the hairbrush down on the table. She returned with a dryer. She walked back over and began to dry Miyu's hair in silence. A few minutes later she stopped drying and put the dryer down on the table.
"Just pay attention to my hands as I apply makeup," explained Saeko. She pointed to the mirror. "I'll not always have time to help you girl." Miyu looked into the mirror. She picked up the makeup she needed and walked back over to Miyu. She began to paint Miyu's toenails.
"Okay," obeyed Miyu as she watched Saeko apply the makeup. "So, you know why I am here. Do you care to share why you are here?"
"That seems fair," agreed Saeko. "You told me your secret, so I'll tell you mine," as she gave a slight embarrassed frown. She finished Miyu's toenails and began to work on her fingernails next. "Two years ago, my friend, a girl by the name of Sunako Isa, thought it would be fun to take her parents car out on a joyride."
"I'm guessing that didn't go well," supplied Miyu. She watched Saeko apply pink lipstick to her lips.
"Not at all," sobbed Saeko. "My other friend, a boy named Kuro Hase, drove the car with Sunako and myself as passengers," as she took a breath. "The police caught wind of our stunt and chased Kuro across the Nerima Ward," as she finished applying the pink lipstick to Miyu's lips. She shook her head.
"They must have been really mad," exhaled Miyu. She saw Saeko give a teary nod in her direction. She walked over to grab the next tools to continue applying the makeup to Miyu.
"Aye, they were beyond upset," added Saeko. She began to apply pink blush to Miyu's cheeks. "At the end of the chase Kuro almost ran over an elderly man when the police managed to pull over the vehicle," as she finished applying the makeup to her roommate's cheeks.
"Wow," gasped Miyu. "That's why you were sent here."
"Aye," sniffled Saeko. "I got three years at the Correctional Education for Girls," as she returned to the makeup kit. "Sunako got four years because it was her idea," as she took a breath as she began to apply makeup to Miyu's eyelashes. "She was sent to another facility other than this one," as she sighed.
"That's quite harsh," gasped Miyu as she saw Saeko nod. "They really came down on you for that incident."
"Aye," agreed Saeko. "Sadly, last I heard because Kuro drove the car he was tried as an adult and sent to a children's prison after they arrested all of us," as she shook her head. "He got it far worse than Sunako and I."
"I sense there is more to the story," exhaled Miyu as she saw Saeko shrug her shoulders in her sadness. "Why else would you suggest I behave."
"You are a sharp girl," praised Saeko as she looked at her roommate as she cried.
"Thanks," Miyu said as she grew red from embarrassment.
"I was angry they sent me here," added Saeko as Miyu nodded. "I fought them on the first day," as her eyes grew very misty. "And in hours I found myself sent to level two of the Correctional Education for Girls," as she cried. "It was not fun let me tell you…"
"Level two?" Miyu asked as she saw Saeko close to finishing her makeup. "That sounds very ominous and scary. What is level two?"
"I'll explain that soon enough," replied Saeko. "After we start our tour of the place," as Miyu nodded. She finished applying makeup to Miyu. "First let's just relax while your make up begins to dry.
"Okay," gushed Miyu. "Sounds good," as she looked at herself in the mirror. "Thank you for your help and for sharing your story, Saeko."
"It's my pleasure, Miyu," replied Saeko with a slight grin. "I wish there was more I could do to help you adjust to being here."
"You've helped me plenty," added Miyu with a wave of her right hand. "Not to mention you didn't get mad at me for not being born a girl."
"That's hardly your fault," soothed Saeko. She gave Miyu a slight smile. "Besides at this point it wouldn't be worth it to get upset over something that no longer matters," as she took a deep breath. "When you got far more on your plate being here at Correctional Education for Girls, Miyu."
"Good point," sighed Miyu as she gave her roommate a tired look. "My life has really changed," as she saw roommate nod. "I really have a lot to think about now…"
"That you do," agreed Saeko. "While we wait for your makeup to dry, Miyu," as she gave her roommate a smile. "Are you up for just talking and hanging out?"
"That sounds great," gushed Miyu. "I was lonely, bored, and antsy at the immigration home." She gave Saeko a slight smile. "It's nice to have someone to talk to again," as the girls began to small talk together…
About two hours later, Miyu looked in the mirror once more as she saw the handiwork of Saeko. She saw her red hair behind her face. Her lips, cheeks, toenails, fingernails, and eyelashes were painted with pink makeup. She slowly stood up and faced her roommate with a slight smile.
"I look so cute," giggled Miyu. She sighed. "I should feel freaked out, but I feel so relaxed, happy, and content." She faced Saeko.
"Maybe the effects of the surgery affected you more than you realize," replied Saeko with a slight smile. "By the way. Did you get all that Miyu?"
"I think so," gushed Miyu. "Thank you," as she stood up as she looked at herself in the mirror once more. "Sorry, that I was so upset when I first woke up," as she hugged her roommate. "I knew when my family lawyer told me yesterday afternoon hours before my surgery," as she steeled herself. "That this would be my reality," as Saeko nodded.
Miyu let go of the hug. She took a deep breath and slumped her shoulders as she looked thoughtful for several moments.
"Part of me was hoping," continued Miyu, "That when I woke up, that I would…"
"You'd wake up from a nightmare," finished Saeko as she saw Miyu nod. "I know. I did the same thing when I woke up over two years ago in my first bedroom."
"Aye," agreed Miyu. "What bothers me the most is I never got the choice to decide about my own life."
"I agree," sighed Saeko. "That's one thing about adults that annoys me," as she saw Miyu nod," in agreement with her.
"I know. It's frustrating," Miyu said as she looked around. She saw that her bathroom and shower was opposite Saeko's bathroom and shower. She saw a kitchen in the right corner.
Miyu further saw the living room size with a large couch, a pair of chairs, and a large flat screen television. She studied the kitchen more and saw a dishwasher, sink, stove, and several cupboards. Lastly, she saw another room that had a washer and dryer.
"Wow this room is more upscale than I would have imagined," observed Miyu with rapt wonder as she looked around.
"That's because it's a special house," explained Saeko. She took a breath as Miyu looked confused. "Most girls don't see such quality living quarters as this one."
"That's odd," mused Miyu. "If I didn't know better, I'd say this like a house for the more wealthy or very rich."
"That's not too far off the mark," giggled Saeko as her roommate looked even more confused. "I should start that tour," as she reached the front door where there were two chairs. Nearby were the high heels that both girls owned. Nearby was a rack with two purses. Saeko grabbed her light blue purse, and she handed Miyu a newer pink one. "We should get going,"
"Thank you, Saeko for handing me the purse, and sounds good," Miyu said as she sat down on her chair. "I don't wish to be late." A few moments later Miyu and Saeko got their high heels on their feet…
Miyu and Saeko left their apartment as the sun above indicated it was approaching mid-morning. Miyu looked behind her and noted that her home looked more like a small house that was very well built. Nearby were two other well-maintained houses. Her house had a few chairs to sit on in the yard in the front.
"As you can see," began Saeko. "There's two others like ours," as Miyu gave a nod in agreement. "Though ours is the only one with girls currently living in them," as she took a breath. "I'm told more girls had been offered the housing, but the price in return was more than most teen girls are prepared to handle."
"I'm guessing that's one of the things my meeting with the headmistress will be about?" Miyu asked as gave her an affirming smile. "I also gather if I say no, I'll be moved out to the standard housing for girls?"
"That's right," affirmed Saeko. "There are four girls to one apartment in standard housing," as she took a breath. "Most of the girls at the Correctional Education for Girls at this time have refused to enroll in the program," as she paused. "I can't say anymore."
"I gotcha," Miyu said in understanding. "Can you tell me more about the Correctional Education for Girls at least?"
"Yup," replied Saeko. "It is broken into three levels," as she took a breath. She began to walk down the path to the sidewalk. A lengthy sidewalk curved to a bridge in the very far distance. "Everyone brought in is taken in at level one which this residential hub for girls is a part of."
"I see," sighed Miyu as she gasped. "Wait you said residential hub for girls," as she began to think. "Does that mean there is a residential hub for boys?"
"That's right," chirped Saeko. "They are on the other side of campus where our classes actually take place," as Miyu looked around and saw houses laid out as if they were in an actual decent sized city.
"This is much bigger than I imagined," gushed Miyu. "I was expecting more like a prison to be honest."
"That's not too far off the mark," sighed Saeko. "It was an old castle back a few centuries ago," as she gave Miyu a look. "When they created this Correctional Education for Boys and Girls they took this land, and it became government property," as she gave a curt nod as they began to approach the bridge.
"This is more amazing than I thought," marveled Miyu as she saw the river run underneath the bridge.
"Once we cross this bridge we'll come along to a security checkpoint," explained Saeko as Miyu nodded. "Boys can't cross into the girl's residential hub and vice versa."
"I gotcha," chirped Miyu. (This is much more impressive in size than I had imagined.) Miyu thought. (It's all very impressive in its own way.) "This is really amazing."
"Aye it is," agreed Saeko with a smile. She saw two female guards at the checkpoint. One had black hair and black eyes tied into a bun. The other had brown hair and brown eyes tied into a ponytail. Each guard who a blue vest, pants, socks, and sneakers.
The two roommates passed the two female guards who nodded at them as they walked on by as each girl began to see…
Miyu stood next to her roommate Saeko. The red-haired girl saw a very huge campus before her.
"Wow these are nice-looking buildings," gushed Miyu. "Each of them is huge," as she saw that each building had several floors.
"It houses three buildings for school programs here," explained Saeko. "The building closest to us is what they call the Activities Building," as she paused. "For males and females to partake in a variety of sports, music, acting, and other lessons," as smiled at Miyu.
"That's cool," gasped Miyu as she looked around.
"The second building is for High School for those of the right ages and if they passed the High School Entrance Exam," explained Saeko as she pointed to the building between the two other buildings."
"I see," exhaled Miyu. "It really looks well built," as she looked around more. She looked at the last building.
"Indeed," exclaimed Saeko. "The building next to it is the Junior High School and beyond that is the bridge that leads to the residential hub for boys," as Miyu nodded.
"These buildings seem old, but well maintained," observed Miyu.
Saeko walked along the sidewalk for a few minutes till Miyu saw a huge building with flags out in front entrance.
"That building is where the headmistress and other high-ranking staff conduct their business," added Saeko. "They call it the Staff Building."
"I see," Miyu said. "I take it the Staff Building is where I'll be meeting the headmistress later, Saeko?"
"Aye," agreed Saeko with a smile. "Miyu, next we'll be heading to..." The roommates began to walk along the sidewalk when they heard a noise behind them…
Miyu and Saeko turned around. They saw a black-haired girl with black eyes filled with fear. Her hair fell onto her back. She wore a grey bra that barely covered her breasts with her navel on display. She wore a very short grey skirt as her weak struggling flipped up her skirt that revealed her grey panties that covered her bottom. She had grey socks and shoes on.
A female guard with black hair and black eyes held tightly onto the girl's arm as she was led down a path towards an underground entrance with a locked gate. Another female guard with blond hair and blue eyes walked near her companion as they escorted teen girl towards the locked entrance gate. Each guard who a blue vest, pants, socks, and sneakers.
"No. Ugh," cried the black-haired girl. "Let go," as she had tears run down her face. "I can't be seen wearing something this ugly."
"That's your own fault Toru Uno," replied the blond-haired female guard as she helped escort Toru to the underground entrance with a locked gate. "The other teen girls and I warned you for hours to calm down," as she opened the gate. "Now you are being punished by going down to level two."
"Please," begged Toru. "I'm so embarrassed. I shouldn't be here," as she struggled more as the black-haired female guard began to lift her up in the air. "I didn't do anything wrong."
"No use crying now girlie," rasped the black-haired female guard. "You were warned," as she carried the struggling teen with her hands. "Three months…" She disappeared from walking down the steps as her voice vanished from being heard.
"That was scary," shivered Miyu. (I saw it in those guards' eyes.) Miyu thought. (They didn't want to take that girl to level two.) She saw the blond-haired guard walk over to the gate.
"Aye agreed," gasped Saeko as she took a breath. "No matter how many times I see it happen I always need a moment to catch my breath," as she began to calm down. She saw her roommate also begin to relax…
Miyu still trembled as she saw the blond guard lock the gate and she turned around. She saw Saeko shiver as both girls saw the second officer walk down the steps, and disappear from their sight in seconds…
"What was that about?" Miyu asked as she whimpered from her fear. She saw Saeko point to a bench and both girls sat down next to each other.
"That girl," explained Saeko. "Was taken down to level two," as she took a very deep breath. "Miyu?"
"Yes," replied Miyu as she settled down. "What's up?"
"Remember when I said I spent time in level two?" Saeko asked. She saw Miyu nod. She pointed to the underground entrance with a locked gate. "That is the entrance to level two on the girl's side of this Correctional Education Facility," as she paused. "Toru didn't follow their instructions from what I gathered."
"Oh, I see," gasped Miyu. "That Toru girl seemed very upset by the entire situation. I feel so bad for her."
"Aye," agreed Saeko. "Yet there is nothing we can do," as she looked at Miyu with sad eyes. "That grey bra, skirt, panties, socks, and shoes are the only outfit girls can wear at level two," as she shivered. "Boys get a grey shirt, pants, socks, and shoes," as she sighed. "More to the point level two boys and girls are fully separated from each other unlike level one."
"Oh wow," stuttered Miyu. "I get it if I am a bad girl that would be me?" Saeko nodded as she saw Miyu shiver in fear. She grew red in the face. "That attire is so ugly."
"Yes," agreed Saeko as she put her right hand on Miyu's right cheek. "Perhaps what is worse is besides classes each teen is locked up in their room which is just a bed, toilet, and desk," as Miyu grew more fearful. "For three months, if they behave, they'll be released back to level one. Each additional bad behavior adds three more months," as she sighed.
Saeko took a deep breath as she struggled to find the next words to say. She touched her heart and gulped.
"If they don't behave beyond a point then the next step is level three," added Saeko a moment later.
"What's at level three?" Miyu asked. She gasped as she grew white in the face. "Maybe I better not know…"
"It's better you do," replied Saeko as she held Miyu's right hand. "It's better than finding out like I did or what that girl Toru will find out soon enough," as Miyu listened to her roommate speak to her. "The only good thing is no boy, or girl has been sent to level three since 1935, and for good reason," as she took a breath.
"That is so long ago," sputtered Miyu as she began to panic. "It already sounds worse than anything I can imagine."
"It is," agreed Saeko as her face grew pale. "For a boy level three is essentially life in prison with no freedom," as she took a deep breath. "Just given food a few times a day. No more or less than solitary confinement till they die."
"That's…That's…" Miyu sputtered as in fear. "And what happens to girls?"
"It's worse," murmured Saeko as she gulped. "Once sent to level three a girl is stripped of all her clothes, and she becomes breeding stock till the day she dies."
"That's so inhumane," gasped out Miyu as she blushed. "How can that still be a law?" She saw Saeko frown. "I can't believe that…"
"I've heard politicians have tried to ban the practice for a long time now," explained Saeko as Miyu nodded. "All their efforts failed as some believe the threat hanging over boys and girls," as she paused. She waved her left hand. "Sent here will make them learn better behavior because of the fear of level two and three."
"I get the idea," growled Miyu. "Still, it's not right," as she took a deep breath. "Now I know I need to be a good girl," as she hugged her roommate. "The grey clothes of level two are awful enough much less what awaits at level three…"
"Well," chirped Saeko. "You know how to avoid that fate," as Miyu nodded. "Let me show you the last area now," as she stood up. "It's what we all call downtown that has several shops including a few incredible restaurants," as she helps Miyu stand up. "Let me take you out," as she looked at her watch. "We got another hour before your meeting."
"Sounds good to me," gushed Miyu as she walked alongside her roommate as both shivered from the fear of level two and level three…
Miyu looked around as she saw a bustling downtown before her. She saw more than a dozen teen girls and boys shopping. She saw three restaurants of different types, an arcade, a game store, a toy shop, a clothing shop, a grocery store, a movie theater, and lastly in the distance she saw a path leading into the woods at the very end of downtown.
"Oh wow," gushed Miyu as she looked around. "I wasn't expecting this…It's like an entire city here."
"Aye," Saeko said as she walked down the sidewalk. "Ah here we go," as she motioned for Miyu to follow in. "They have a nice breakfast here, Miyu," as she took a seat at the table. Miyu sat next to Saeko. "Someone will be over to take our order soon," as she handed Miyu a menu. "Don't be shy girl," as she smiled. "It'll be my treat."
"Thanks," gushed Miyu as she looked through the menu. "Anything else you can tell me about Correctional Education?"
"Yea," replied Saeko. "None of the teenagers knows where we are," as her roommate nodded. "That is done so none of our parents could attempt a rescue," as she saw the waiter serve some other teens. "I'm sure you saw the path in the woods."
"I did," replied Miyu with a smile. She saw Saeko take a deep breath. Saeko looked at Miyu and twiddled her thumbs.
"It's a long trail that leads to a swimming hole," added Saeko. "And a general hike in the woods at the end of it is a huge, towering wall," as she leaned in. She began to whisper in Miyu's ear. "You were not wrong to think this would be a prison," as Miyu nodded. "It's expansive area, but at the end of the day it is in a way a prison."
"I see," sighed Miyu.
"So, keep that mind," finished Saeko. She pulled away from Miyu and spoke normally again. "That's about it."
"Thanks," gushed Miyu as she saw the waitress walk over. She had brown hair and brown eyes. Her name tag read Suzu Anzai. She wore a white blouse and blue skirt. She had white socks and high heels on. She gave a huge smile as saw Saeko and Miyu.
"Hello Saeko," began Mrs. Anzai.
"Good morning, Mrs. Anzai," said Saeko with a cute smile. Saeko saw Mrs. Anzai face towards Miyu.
"I heard two new girls were sent to this Correctional Education Facility today," began Mrs. Anzai as she waved at Miyu. "Sadly, I heard the second girl already was sent to level two," as she looked downcast for a moment. "It's always sad," as she gave Miyu and Saeko a reassuring smile. She faced Miyu again. "What's your name sweetie?"
"Miyu Saotome," replied Miyu as Mrs. Anzai gave her a nod.
"My advice girl," Mrs. Anzai began as she looked serious, "Is listen to your roommate, Saeko." Miyu nodded. "You made a mistake child," as she paused. "Be a good girl and you'll be allowed to leave and move on with your life. Learn from your mistake," as she got out her pen and pad. "I see you got the point," as she smiled. "That's good. "What would you two like?"
"I'd like…" Miyu began as she made her order…
Miyu and Saeko left the restaurant after they ate their hearty breakfast. Saeko looked at the time. She gave a smile to Miyu.
"If we go now," gushed Saeko. "We can be at the waiting room outside the headmistress's office early."
"Sounds good to me," exhaled Miyu as they walked back to the Staff Building. They walked in, down the hall, to the right, and down the next hall till they reached an office. In here?" Miyu saw Saeko nod. The new girl opened the door. She saw the office was empty.
"Yup," affirmed Saeko. "I'll wait here at this spot," as she walked over to a set of chairs in the right corner. "It's up to you to report to the receptionist that you are here."
"Right," sighed Miyu as she hugged her roommate, took a deep breath, and she saw Saeko sit down. "Thanks, Saeko." She and Saeko waved at each other and Miyu walked over…
Miyu walked over to the receptionist. She saw a woman with brown hair and brown eyes. She wore an orange dress that fell to her knees. She wore white socks and sneakers. She sat in a chair. On her desk was a computer. She had a name tag that read Ai Hirose. She opened the glass pane window and gave Saeko a curt smile.
"Yes," began Mrs. Hirose. "How can I help you, young lady?"
"My name's Miyu Saotome," replied Miyu. "I have a meeting with the headmistress scheduled in a few minutes."
"Ah yes," chirped Mrs. Hirose. "One of our two new girls that we got today at the Correctional Education for Girls," as she gave a nod. "Let me check to see if she is ready Miss Saotome," as she picked a phone. She pushed a button. "Madam. Miss Saotome is here. Yes. Of course. Bye," as she put the phone down. "She's in the room ahead of me."
"Thanks, Mrs. Hirose," Miyu said with a slight smile. She saw Mrs. Hirose point down the small hallway.
"That way is where her office is, Miss Saotome," Mrs. Hirose explained. "See?"
"I do," replied Miyu as she gulped.
"You are clear to go see her Miss Saotome," added Mrs. Hirose as she got back to work.
"Thanks," gushed Miyu as she saw the pane of glass close. Mrs. Hirose waved at her. Miyu returned the wave. Miyu walked over to the headmistress office…
Miyu opened the door and walked in. She saw a mild spacious office. She saw a woman with grey hair. She wore a white blouse, skirt, white socks, and high heels. She was sitting in her chair at her desk. A computer before her. Above her on a plate on the wall read Headmistress Akari Nakata.
"Morning, Miss Saotome," gushed Headmistress Nakata as she pointed to the before her desk chair. "Have a seat child," as Miyu sat down.
"Good morning, Headmistress Nakata," Miyu said.
"For starters I saw your file, your case, and why you got sent here," began Headmistress Nakata as Miyu gulped. "You must know I'm just an employee of the government," as she paused for a moment. "It's not my place to disagree or agree with their decisions," as she sighed. She took a deep breath. "I'm sorry you went through all that."
"Thank you, ma'am," sighed Miyu as she looked around the office nervously. "I won't pretend any of this is easy for me," as she looked at Headmistress Nakata once more.
"Nevertheless, you are here," added Headmistress Nakata. "I've seen everything, so I'll be blunt," as she gave a curt nod. "In all the ways you are female," as she saw Miyu nod. "You'll be treated as the young lady you are, and you'll be expected to behave as a teen girl. Do I make myself clear?"
"Yes, Headmistress Nakata," lightly sniffled Miyu. "I'll be a good girl. You have my word that I'll be good."
"Excellent. You must know Miss Saotome," lectured Headmistress Nakata. "That means dress, and behave as a proper young lady, act as a girl as society expects of you," as she maintained a stern expression. "Of course, this also means outside of classes you can be a teen girl," as she lightly smiled.
Headmistress Nakata took a deep breath as she softened her approach and words. She gave Miyu a slight nod.
"You are free to date any boy you wish," continued Headmistress Nakata. "At this Correctional Education you are allowed dates," as she saw Miyu blush red. "And you are allowed to hold each other, and kisses, everything else is banned. Okay?"
"I got it," Miyu said as she blushed deeper.
"Next," exhaled Headmistress Nakata. "You should know that I've scheduled a meeting with the girl's doctor for you so she can talk to you, Miyu." She took a deep breath. "About things you'll need to know as a female," as she paused.
"I understand," exclaimed Miyu. "You'll get no argument from me," as her blush began to fade away.
"Great," added Headmistress Nakata. "I'm the headmistress for the girls here at Correctional Education," as she paused. "There is a headmaster for the boys as well." She took a breath. "And above us is a regional mayor who deals directly with the government." She got a serious expression. "I expect you to always behave, Miss Saotome. Okay?"
"Yes ma'am," obeyed Miyu as she gulped.
(She feels for my situation.) Miyu thought. (Yet at the same time she's laying it on thick.) Miyu felt her heart begin to beat faster. (She is letting me know I am just a child, and she just put me in my place.)
"Now," began Headmistress Nakata. "I understand you came with Miss Takai," as Miyu gave her a nod in agreement. "I'll let the receptionist tell her to go about her planned day," as she took a deep breath. "We got a lot more to discuss girl," as she stood up. "Would you like some water, Miss Saotome?"
"Sure," replied Miyu as she saw her headmistress walk over to a cupboard in the left corner. She saw her pull out two cups and walk over to a small fridge in the room…
Meanwhile, at his home, Genma sat down on his couch next to his wife Nodoka. He sighed as he stared into her eyes. Genma wore a black bandana on his head. He wore a green shirt, pants, and socks. Nodoka wore a teal dress that fell to her knees. She wore teal socks.
"This is all my fault," began Genma. "If only I hadn't gotten so singular about training our child to train in martial arts," as he grew misty eyed. "None of us wouldn't have had to face all of this." He paused. "Now Miyu is paying for my mistake."
"It's not all your fault love," cried Nodoka. "I should have told you to get her to school too and now we paid the ultimate price ourselves," as she hugged him. "Though Miyu will pay for our folly."
"It's my fault more," sputtered Genma as his wife stared at him. "If you divorced me, I'd not fight you in the courts."
"Genma," soothed Nodoka. "I love you. Out of all the men I chose you," as she hugged him even more. "Surely we both made mistakes…"
"Yes," agreed Genma as he ended the hug. He stared into his wife's eyes once more. He took a breath. "Though if it wasn't for my criminal past, we'd never have made the mistakes that we did," as he paused. "I…"
"It's okay," added Nodoka. "We can recover from this…"
"Really," sighed Genma. "Who was it that stopped me from getting in trouble with the law over the incident with Mr. Kuonji and his daughter?" His wife tried to silence him. "You did. You came to my rescue," as he looked crestfallen. "Who stopped me from trying to teach our child the Nekoken?"
"Genma," whispered Nodoka. She saw that she had his attention and spoke normally again. "A wife needs to stand by her husband just as a husband stands by his wife," as she smiled. "I was just trying to help."
"Yes," agreed Genma. "Yet don't you see between all of that and our recent troubles I haven't learned have I?" He saw his wife get wide eyed. "I knew better I just got so wrapped up in martial arts I got carried away."
"I know," sobbed Nodoka. "I knew it was wrong too," as she cried as she held her husband once more. "Yet I was so happy that you two were happy."
"Still," exhaled Genma. "Come Monday, I plan to seek therapy to learn new ways to make better choices," as he took a breath. "And see if my boss will upgrade me to full time work," as he saw Nodoka nod.
"Then I'll seek therapy too," exclaimed Nodoka. "It is partly my fault, and we'll have issues to work out," as gave her husband a supportive smile. "Before we get custody of Miyu again…" She saw the time. "We should go soon."
"Aye," agreed Genma. "Soun and his daughters deserve to know," as his wife nodded in affirmation. "All of them have known Miyu for years now. They deserve to know..."
Headmistress Nakata sat down once more. A cup of water stood nearby. She drank some water as Miyu took a drink as well. She smiled as she looked at her file. She took a few minutes to read Miyu's file again.
"Now Miss Saotome," began Headmistress Nakata. "You were sent here for school delinquency," as she gave the teen girl a stern look. "You must know school delinquency will not be tolerated young lady," as Miyu listened. "Once the school year starts, I expect you to be on time for every day and for every class," as she took a breath. "Got it?"
"I do," obeyed Miyu as her cheeks grew bright red from her embarrassment. She saw Headmistress Nakata study her for a moment.
"The only exception is if you are sick," added Headmistress Nakata. "And the doctor agrees you are too ill to attend a day."
"Yes ma'am," gulped Miyu as she shivered in fear.
"If you skip too many days," lectured Headmistress Nakata. "You'll be sent to level two and as you've no doubt seen and heard by now, it's not pleasant," as she shook her head. "No doubt you heard the other new girl got sent there today. I don't want to have that happen to you, Miss Saotome."
"I'll attend all my classes," affirmed Miyu as she grew determined. "I'll no longer be a delinquent girl."
"That's good," gushed Headmistress Nakata. "Next," as she smiled. "I'm sure Miss Takai alluded to a special program," as Miyu nodded. "Good. Care to hear about it?"
"Sure," replied Miyu as she saw her headmistress beam with joy. "I'm interested in hearing about the special program."
"When the Correctional Education was formed," explained Headmistress Nakata. "It was decided some boys and girls sent to the program had gotten an unfair shake in life," as she took a deep breath. "And if they were willing to work hard and make sacrifices," as she paused. "They could move up their stations in society."
"I see," mused Miyu as she listened.
"Members of the royal family and their wealthy friends always need fresh blood," continued Headmistress Nakata. "Though the boys and girls who wish to join have to take lessons that eat up the bulk of their days." She paused. "Plus, there are restrictions added that a lot of teens opt to not join the program," as Miyu nodded. "Would a girl like you be interested?"
"Hmm," mumbled Miyu. (What do I have to lose?) Miyu thought. (My life is already of that as a female.) She fidgeted in her seat. "I'd like to hear more." (It can't hurt. Right?)
"Very well," affirmed Headmistress Nakata. "I'll have the royal family agent talk with you during your meeting with your instructor," as she looked at the time. "Well child. Let's get you on your way to meet your doctor."
"Yes Ma'am," Miyu said. She stood up. She saw Headmistress Nakata stand up as well…
Miyu walked alongside Headmistress Nakata as they reached the hospital wing of the building. They saw a receptionist. She had light black hair and black eyes. She wore a black dress that fell to feet. She wore black socks and high heels. Her name tag read Emiko Konishi. She waved them on by.
Miyu and Headmistress Nakata walked on by, and they reached a room and walked in together as Miyu was directed to sit on the medical bed.
"The doctor will see you soon," began Headmistress Nakata. "Her name is Doctor Ayame Tada," as she smiled. "I'll be back at my office," as she waved bye. "One of my employees will take you to a classroom to meet your instructor and the royal family agent."
"Thank you," chirped Miyu. She waved bye to Headmistress Nakata. She left the room. A few minutes later Miyu heard the door open.
Miyu saw a woman with brown hair walk in. Her brown eyes twinkled as she saw Miyu. She wore white scrubs, socks, and sneakers. Her name tag read Doctor Ayame Tada. She smiled at her new patient as she walked over.
"Hello Miss Saotome," began Doctor Tada as she got a clipboard out. "I've been looking forward to meeting you girl."
"Nice to meet you too," gushed Miyu as she gave a smile to her doctor. She saw Doctor Tada sit down.
"I was faxed your files," began Doctor Tada. "You should know Miyu," as she looked at her patient. "You are fully female. This means like any other girl you'll get a period each month and can get pregnant," as Miyu blushed deep red. "I know it's embarrassing child. Still, you need to know and be ready."
"Of course," blushed Miyu as saw the packets in her doctor's clipboard. "Are those packets for me?"
"Aye," affirmed Doctor Tada. "You've been a girl about twelve days in a row or so," as she paused. "That means in about two weeks you can expect your body to have its first period," as she took a breath. "I'd suggest in your free time read up on the pamphlets I give you and ask a girl you can trust to help you be as best prepared as you can," as she paused.
"Okay," exhaled Miyu as she was a shade of pink.
"While you can't have sex here at this Correctional Education," continued Doctor Tada with seriousness. "Eventually you'll want to explore your sexuality as a female or to sleep with a boyfriend or husband in the future," as she saw Miyu nod. "You'll need to know you are fully like any other female and can become pregnant."
"This is so…" Miyu gasped as she blushed deeper red. "…Embarrassing. Yet thank you for informing me, Doctor Tada."
"It is for all of us females," agreed Doctor Tada. "Still, it's a fact of your life you need to face," as she took a breath. "I've included more pamphlets to help guide young girls to deal with all of their feminine issues," as she took a moment to let Miyu process the new information that the young girl learned. "They'll all be delivered to your house, so you can read them."
"Thank you," sniffled Miyu.
"Now girl," began Doctor Tada. She stood up and walked over to a cabinet. "I know Doctor Saito gave you a full exam days ago," as she pulled out a hospital gown. "I need you to take off your clothes besides your bra and panties," as she gave Miyu a look. "Please change into the hospital gown so I can exam you after your surgery from last night."
"I'll do as you ask," obeyed Miyu. She stood up and walked over to Doctor Tada. She took the gown.
"I need to make sure your body handled all the changes you were put through," explained Doctor Tada. "I'll be back in a few minutes."
"Yes doctor," obeyed Miyu. She gave a nod as she saw the doctor leave the room. She sat on the medical bed and began to undress…
Meanwhile, Soun Tendo sat in his living room with his three daughters Kasumi, Nabiki, and Akane. Soun's light black hair hung onto his shoulders. His black eyes glanced at the door every so often. He wore a black shirt, pants, and socks. Next to him sat Kasumi, his oldest daughter. Once more he glanced towards the front door.
Kasumi's light black hair hung on her back. Her black eyes focused on relaxing as much as possible. She wore an orange dress that fell to her knees. She wore light red socks. Next to her sat her sister Nabiki.
Nabiki's brown hair was braided into a ponytail. Her brown eyes remained focused on her smartphone. She wore a casual green blouse and skirt that fell to her knees. She wore light blue socks. Nearby in a chair sat Akane, the youngest sister.
Akane's short black hair fell to her shoulders. Her black eyes also occasionally darted towards the door. She wore a yellow shirt, shorts, and socks.
To Soun and Akane it felt like hours passed by when it was just a few minutes. Soun eventually heard a knock at the door. He stood up, walked over, and opened it. He saw his best friend Genma and his wife Nodoka. He hugged his friend and wife.
"Genma. Nodoka," gushed Soun as he motioned them in. "Come in," as he looked around. "Wait where's Ranma?" He saw Genma and Nodoka sit down and take their shoes off their feet. "I thought your boy would be excited to see Akane again," as he saw both Saotome's tear up. "I…" He heard Akane stand up. "What's going on?"
"It's complicated," sobbed Nodoka as she saw Akane walk over. "Short answer is my husband, and I messed up." Kasumi and Nabiki grew wide eyed in confusion.
"What happened," gasped Akane. "Tell me that Ranma is okay…"
"Well," began Genma. "The government made us pay big time," as he saw his friend open his mouth. "Let's just sit. You can turn on the news, Old Friend." They walked into the living room.
"Well, that does not sound good," mused Nabiki.
"I have a bad feeling," added Kasumi as she saw her father and sister sit back down. Genma and Nodoka sat down on a smaller sofa nearby.
"It'll make better sense after a news coverage," explained Genma as Soun picked up the remote off the table.
"The government meeting should be running soon enough," exhaled Nodoka as she heard Soun turn on the television. He flipped it to the news channel. On the screen they saw…
"Hello. My name's Haya Yamazaki," Haya began. "I'm a government employee who along with my staff supports each branch of the government," as she paused. "Depending on current needs of any given moment," as she took a breath. "Some days I'm working in education other times in immigration," as she pointed to the woman next her.
Soun looked at his friend and wife with confusion on his face. He took a deep breath as Haya continued to speak.
"Next to me is an education specialist Mrs. Tamiko Morita," continued Haya as the other woman bowed with Miss Yamazaki.
"The government has called this meeting because of education delinquency," added Mrs. Morita. "Too many families have allowed their children to miss too many days of school," as she grew serious. "In the last few years," as she took a breath. "This in of itself is a crime and not acceptable behavior from any family in Japan."
"Some days back when I was at immigration covering a security checkpoint a man and his daughter got off a ship," explained Haya. "The computers identified suspicious behavior, and the pair were detained," as she smiled. "We began an investigation…"
"…The purpose of this interview," finished Mrs. Morita. "Is to impress upon every parent who has children before or at the ages of compulsory education," as she paused for dramatic effect. "That they send their children to school each day."
"Unless you'd like to be prosecuted as the family in the incident, we just told you about," lectured Haya with a cute smile. "You'll find all families who have children who are younger," as she saw Mrs. Morita nod in agreement. "Or at the ages of compulsory education have been mailed a reminder letter to follow the law regarding education."
"Unless of course your wish is to end up in prison for years and your children sent to Correctional Education," ended Mrs. Morita as the interview ended. Soun turned off the television. He wore a confused expression on his face.
"How does this affect you two?" Soun asked. "You don't have a daughter," as he saw his friend begin to grow upset. "So, it doesn't apply…"
"It does," explained Genma as he saw Soun, Kasumi, Nabiki, and Akane face him, their mouths agape. "During our trip to China, Ranma and I went to Jusenkyo. I fell into Shonmaonīchuan otherwise known as the spring of drowned panda," as Soun began to think as his eyes grew wide.
"Don't tell me that," gasped Soun.
"Yes, Old Friend," affirmed Genma as he shook his head. "Ranma fell into Nyannīchuan, otherwise known as the spring of the drowned girl."
"Then does that mean," cried Akane as she grew upset. "That you were the man they arrested, and the daughter sent to the Correctional Education for Girls was…"
"That's right," affirmed Nodoka. "Legally her name is now Miyu Saotome now…" She saw Akane, Nabiki, Kasumi, and Soun's eyes grow wide at hearing this news…
Miyu blushed as her doctor finished examining her body. Doctor Tada stood up as she gave her patient a smile.
"Everything is healthy girl," began Doctor Tada as she took off her gloves and threw them away in the trash. "Your body is healthy for a sixteen-year-old girl," as she sat at the computer. "You can dress once more."
"Okay," blushed Miyu. She took off her hospital gown. She placed the gown on the bed. She began to put her blouse back on.
"I know it's embarrassing child," exhaled Doctor Tada as she typed information into the computer. "You'll have to get used to doctors touching your body," as Miyu put on her skirt on next. "It's all done professionally to make sure that you are healthy," as she turned around. She saw Miyu putting her socks back on.
"How many more exams can I expect?" Miyu asked as she began to put her high heels onto her feet.
"The good thing girl is until your first period all the invasive exams are over," replied Doctor Tada as she returned to typing onto her computer.
"Am I scheduled to see you because it will be my first period?" Miyu asked as she got off the medical bed.
"That's right," answered Doctor Tada. "It's just to make sure your vagina is healthy during your first period," as she finished typing on her computer. "I'll also be able to help you if you need it or if you need to ask any questions," as she smiled as she heard the door open. She saw one of the staff walk in. "Miss Saotome."
"Yes?" Miyu asked with a smile.
"This is Chika Takeda," explained Doctor Tada.
"Hello, Miss Saotome," Miss Takeda. Her light wavy red hair hung behind her. She had dark blue eyes. She wore a white blouse and blue skirt. She wore white socks and high heels.
"Hello," chirped Miyu as she shook Chika's hand. "It's nice to meet you," as she gave her a smile.
"Miss Saotome," Doctor Tada began. "Let's get you some of those pamphlets," as she handed a few to Miyu. "Just make sure you read them in your spare time."
"Yes, ma'am," promised Miyu.
"Miss Takeda will escort you to your instructor," added Doctor Tada as she smiled. "It was a pleasure to meet you Miyu," as she shook her hand. "Just see the receptionist here when you get your period. She'll set up a time."
"Thanks," gushed Miyu with a smile as she looked at Chika. "And thank you for all your help," as her doctor gave her a reassuring nod…