Azumanga Daioh Fan Fiction / School Rumble Fan Fiction ❯ Maiden for Hire: School Rumble Style ❯ Could it be... ( Chapter 3 )

Chapter 3 Yakumo:  Maiden for Hire (Part 3:  Could it be…) “AHHHHHHH!!!” Yakumo’s screams echoed in the house of Tsukamoto.  She woke up to find her Maiden, lying with her, in her underwear and lace. Writer’s Note:  If it’s too M-rated, tell me.  I’m trying not to use FULL nudity. “Good morning, sleepyhead,” the robot Yakumo greeted. “What the heck are you doing?”  Yakumo cried. The Maiden exclaimed, “Well, the minute you fell asleep, I was feeling uncomfortable.  When I reached about 20% power, I reactivated myself and took off my Maiden uniform.  I don’t want to trash it.  These uniforms are one-of-a-kind, like me.” Yakumo blushed beet red and stuttered, “But… you’re in… your panties.” The robot exclaimed, “Oh, I think I should tell you about another Maiden programming we own.  It is our favorite trait for male users.  It’s our Pleasure Mode.” “Pl--, Pleasure Mode?”  She gasped. “We Maidens are capable for anything, including adult situations,” she continued, “But for some occasions, they chose not to go close to us.  It’s optional, on occasions, but only for users 18 or over.” Yakumo then started to smoke and cry out, “Well, you didn’t have to do that!  You should’ve asked me for a spare pair of pajamas!  Besides, Tenma and I are underage for your Pleasure Mode.  I don’t think you want to go through with it.” The Maiden then said, “You think so?” Yakumo nodded and hollered, “YES!!!  Now put your damn clothes back on!” She gasped and covered her mouth, realizing that she yelled at her Maiden.  She then said, “Oh, sorry, Yakumo.  I--, I don’t know what came over me.  Ever since Tenma bought you, I am like… well…” The maiden nodded her head to Yakumo.  But, she began to unhook her bra. “Yakumo, I understand,” the robot exclaimed, grabbing one of her straps, “But you see, Tenma and you have purchased me fo--.” “PUT IT BACK ON!!!  PUT IT BACK ON NOW!!!”  Yakumo shrieked, covering her eyes, preventing the Maiden to take off her bra.  It’s a good thing, too.  She almost went nude. The Maiden Yakumo, now fully dressed, helped Yakumo, in her wheelchair and in her uniform, to the living room.  Tenma returned from the bathroom, dressed in her school uniform. “Yakumo!  Yakumo #2!”  She whined, “Why were you two screaming at six in the morning?” “Sorry,” Yakumo growled, “But she decided to play striptease in the morning!  I’ll explain later.” The robot Yakumo bowed and said, “I was not!  But it’s okay.  I didn’t know you were very young.  I’ll try to disable my Pleasure Mode.” “Pleasure Mode?!”  Tenma gasped, “Tomo never told me about that!!!” “Oh, it’s a cus-custom trait to usssss.”  She exclaimed as she was speaking in an electronic voice, but a bit shaken, “We Maidens always cook and cle-e-e-ean for you-ou-ou.  But, we do things tha-tha-that are for adults sometimes-metimes-metimes.” The sisters grew worried. “Are you okay?”  Tenma asked. “Oh… sor-or-or-or-or-orry, I haven’t been fixed up lately-ly,” the robot said. “Oh, dear,” Yakumo said, “She must be malfunctioning.” “You thinnnk so?  I fe-fe-feel okay-ay-ay.” They nodded.  Luckily, Tenma had the phone number for the Maidens for Hire Company. “Well, I got it taken care of!  Remember what the tape said:  FREE repairs!”  Tenma cheered. She went to the phone and called the number about the repairs.  Yakumo got up and held the robot Yakumo and placed her in her chair.  She then proceeded to turn her off. “Yakumo,” the Maiden pleaded, “I don’t wannnt to be turned off.” “I have to,” she said, “You’re damaged.  I cannot let you work in these conditions.” “Oh?  You mean like you-ou-ou, trying to work with a broken le-e-e-eg-g?”  The Maiden sneered. “Maybe so, but now I am returning the favor,” Yakumo smiled, “From this point on, until you are repaired, you’re grounded.” “Are you treating me like a kid?”  The Maiden asked. “I’m 15, and I think I know what’s right for you,” Yakumo closed her eyes. She pressed the button and deactivated the robot Yakumo.  She collapsed on the chair like a rag doll, her LED eyes faded to black, and her mouth was slightly open.  Yakumo sighed in sadness. “It’s all for the best,” she sighed, “Maybe now I’ll be happy.” “Hello, Maidens for Hire Company?”  Tenma called on the phone, “I have the Yakumo Model in need of repairs.  Can you come over this morning?  Huh?  Model number?!” Minutes later, Tenma carried her sister to the front door. “Are you sure it was for the best?”  She asked. Yakumo replied, “All she needed was a little happiness.  Plus, I think she might have some dust in her.” The Maiden was left in the living room, motionless, as the girls went to school. As they walked to school, Yakumo felt a little upset. “Sis, don’t you think that now that we have a Maiden for Hire, will we have her forever?” Tenma replied in a bellow, “OH?  And we want to keep her, just like that?” She let out a smile and asked her, “Why?  What’s wrong with our Maiden?” Yakumo then looked down and said, “Never mind.” She then thought, “How am I gonna tell her?” Tenma then smiled, “It’s okay.  She just needed some repairs.  When we return from school, Yakumo will be up and running in no time!  Though, I don’t approve of that stupid Pleasure Mode.  Not in our house!” Yakumo then was relieved, after the words from her older sister.  But, Harima, via motorcycle, drove past both sisters on his way to school.  He stopped and looked at Yakumo from a distance. “Huh?  She’s in a wheelchair again?”  He thought, “Didn’t she just…?” He looked away from them and said, “NAH!  Even for a girl, pretending to be an android maid, she’s nowhere near this level of role-play.” He drove away, leaving Tenma and Yakumo growing very concerned, as they noticed him. “Uh, what was Harima doing just now?”  Tenma retorted. At school, Sara was with Yakumo, who was very unhappy. “So, I overheard from your sister that you and your Maiden are getting along,” Sara informed, “You must be happy for what you’ve been going through.” “I know,” Yakumo said, “But… but it seems I almost made love to her.  I’m too young to understand, but…” “Oh, don’t be.  We’re too young for--, wait a minute!  Did your Maiden for Hire tried to ask you to…? hmm…” Yakumo blushed, “No.  But she said it was optional.  Besides, I was upset that she was with me in bed… in her underwear.  I mean, she is a Maiden for Hire, with adult programming, but she’s somewhat helpful towards us.  She even helped Harima yesterday.” “Really?  Harima-senpai came by?”  Sara gasped. Yakumo nodded and said, “And I think your theory about me is pretty much accurate.  I think I am jealous of my Maiden for Hire.” “Why is that?” “Well, it didn’t happen yet, but she could replace me.  But don’t worry.  She’s been deactivated for the time being.” “Oh, right.  The free repair option, right?” Yakumo was disturbed, “Wha--, how did you know?” Sara looked away and said nothing. “Sara, you know a lot about Maidens for Hire.  Is there something you wanted to tell me?” She then held up a card of the Maiden for Hire Company card from Yagami, courtesy of CEO Koyomi Mizuhara. “Is that?”  Yakumo gasped. Sara nodded, “I wanted to tell you when you are healed up, but I might as well tell you now.” She then informed to Yakumo to meet her at the church after school.  She wanted to show her something that could help.  Yakumo asked if Tenma would know.  Sara said that she’ll talk to her later. Then, Yakumo grew worried.  She thought, “Sara, what are you hiding?” Sara also added, “And also, Yakumo.  I promise you, I’ll help you try to understand about your constant jealousy towards your Maiden.” Yakumo smiled and thank her. Meanwhile, up in 2-C, Harima talked with Tenma about yesterday. “Say, Tenma,” he asked, “Did you sister get injured again?” Tenma responded, “Huh?  What are you talking about?” “Your sister!  She was fully healed and was with me yesterday.  She was dressed in some kind of weird maid outfit and is acting like that she is some sort of robot.” Tenma let out a huge guffaw.  Harima was rather pissed, yet uncomfortable, since Tenma is laughing at him… or with him, maybe. “Tenma?”  Harima thought. Tenma stopped laughing.  She then explained about Yakumo: “Oh, Harima, that’s ridiculous!  Yakumo is still injured.  What you just saw was our new Maiden for Hire!  She’s our robot maid, who will be living with us until Yakumo is all better.” Harima gasped a bit, “So, what I just met now, who helped me with my manuscript, was a robot version of your sister?” Tenma nodded.  Harima then thought, “Wait!  Maybe, maybe she’s trying to trick me!  Yeah!  It’s got to be an act for an upcoming play.  I get it!  I better play along.” Harima is an idiot.  He still isn’t convinced over the robot Yakumo from yesterday. “Hey, I’ll introduce you to her later,” she added, “Maybe we’ll clear some air.” Harima then chuckled, “You mean it?  Not after the last time I visited your house?” Tenma responded, “Oh, I got over that, ages ago.  But I got my eye on you, on account of what Yakumobot has in her programming.” Harima agreed to come, and that’s when Sara came in from downstairs. “Miss Tsukamoto-Senpai, may I have a word with you?”  She called. Tenma went over to Sara, outside the hallway.  She informed Tenma that Yakumo will be with Sara after school.  Tenma granted her permission. “Tenma, this will be only for one night,” she said, “I promise she’ll return to you tomorrow.” “Just be careful with her,” Tenma insisted. That afternoon, Harima arrived at Tenma’s house.  He knocked on the door.  Tenma opened it. “Hello, Miss Tsuka--, I mean, Tenma,” He smiled, “Where’s Yakumo?” “She’s here.  I’ll call her,” Tenma responded. “Which one?” He laughed, “I mean, since your sister is somewhat of a role-player.” “Beg your pardon?”  Tenma snapped, “You have no right to treating my sister as a--!  Oh, wait, you mean my Maiden.” She let Harima in and told him to wait by the front room.  She went to the other room and found the deactivated Maiden Yakumo.  She pressed her button and she started to wake up.  Her body stood up and her face was smiling. “Hello, Miss Tenma.  What brings you here?”  She asked. “Come with me.  You’re needed,” Tenma insisted. She showed her to Harima.  When the Maiden took a glimpse of Harima, she curtsied and said, “It’s wonderful to see you again.” “Oh, thank you, Tenma’s sister,” Harima smiled. “There he goes again,” the maiden Yakumo said. “Tenma, I think it’s kind of weird, since Yakumo has become such a RP girl,” Harima inquired, “Your sister hasn’t acted like herself, isn’t she?” Tenma was puzzled, but she understood what Harima said.  She then showed Yakumo’s neck, with a red button on it.  Harima was shocked. “Harima, do you believe me now?”  She asked. “Miss Tenma, what are you proving?”  The robot asked. “Harima, if you don’t believe me, press her button!” “Tenma!  What are you doing???” “Do it!” He approached Yakumo and was very nervous.  He held his finger up and nervously tried to press it. “Tenma… Tenma’s sister… can’t… press… this… fake… prop,” he struggled. “If you don’t press it, at least tell me so,” Tenma screamed at him. Harima placed his arm down.  He couldn’t do it, especially since it’s his love interest’s sister, or a facsimile thereof. “I… I can’t do it!”  He cried, “I can’t be such a cruel monster!  I can’t deactivate your sister!” “Sister?!”  The Maiden cried. “I’m sorry, Tenma,” he said to her, “I came here to find out and I wasn’t expecting this.  Yakumo is such a great girl.  I cannot let myself jump into any conclusions.” “This is ridiculous!  I get it now!”  The robot Yakumo huffed. She then stepped closer to Harima and opened her dress.  She opened her waist panel and pulled out a three-pronged plug.  Harima saw wind of it, bugging his eyes out from his glasses, and was frozen stiff in panic.  Yakumo then closed her waist panel and bowed to Harima. “Maybe this will conclude any questions you have about me,” she stated, “And also, Yakumo, the real Yakumo, is still with a broken leg.” Harima said nothing.  He was still frozen in shock and white as a sheet. “Uh, hello?”  The Maiden tried to reach him. Later that evening, Harima was having tea with Tenma.  The Maiden Yakumo began to make dinner in the kitchen. Harima laughed, “You know, for a minute there, I thought your sister was playing around.” “Oh, Harima,” Tenma giggled, “I cannot believe you were fooled easily.  I mean, you can’t tell the difference between a maid and my sister?” “Yeah, was I ever fooled,” he said. They both shared a laugh, as the Maiden Yakumo appeared with two plates of curry. “I hope you two like my delicious three-grain, ultra hot curry; made with my every love!”  She cheered. Tenma and Harima began to eat. The Maiden looked around to find Yakumo, but couldn’t find her.  She grew worried. “Tenma, where’s your sister?”  She asked, “I saved her a special dish for her.” She held up a big heart-shaped bowl of rice with the words “To my best friend” on it. “Oh, right, I never told you,” Tenma said, “Yakumo is spending the night with Sara.” “Oh, right.  I’ll wait for her and keep this warm,” the robot remarked. Harima asked, “Uh, why did you, all of a sudden, like Yakumo?” The Maiden explained, “Well, I felt bad about Yakumo.  She usually works around the house for Tenma.  But ever since her very bizarre injury, she bought me.  And she’s like she’s capable of working with one leg.  I utterly refuse to have her go through this trouble.  But it felt like that I wanted to spend more time with her.  Plus, I don’t want to see her in a wheelchair forever.  Can you imagine that she would become a disabled Japanese girl?” “I find that very hard to swallow,” Harima thought aloud, as he took a bite. “So, Yakumo, how did the repairs go?”  Tenma asked. She replied, “Oh, that.  That information remains classified.  Every now and then, we Maidens cannot disclose our maintenance information.” Harima then asked, “What happened to her?” “Well, earlier she was speaking very jumpy.  She began to go on the fritz.  I think maybe there was dust in her, when she was cleaning the house.” “Tenma, I never got to clean your house today,” the Maiden sighed, “When I was turned off, which was in the first part of the repairs, I missed out on all the work.  I know it was tough, but I was grounded… by Yakumo.” Tenma snickered, “Oh, you’re just feeling upset.” Harima then finished his plate and asked if he would bring the robot to the guest room with him.  Tenma said that she must clean the dishes first.  She then showed Harima to the door. “But, Tenma,” he asked, “She was a huge help at my manuscript!  Can I at least spend a little time with her?” “Absolutely not!”  Tenma yelled, “Under no circumstances will I have my Maiden become tired out.  Besides, she has Pleasure Mode in her programming.  And I’ll say this:  NO night meetings with my Maiden for Hire!  EVER!!!” She slammed the door in front of Harima, leaving with a mere thought. “HUH?  I wasn’t gonna make a pass at her robot!”  He growled, “She’s got it all wrong!  The Yakumo Tsukamoto android is a genius!  I need her, since the real Yakumo is injured and cannot help me with posing.” He held his pen up and clutched it tight. “Tenma, my love, I want to make you feel happy again,” he thought, “Please let spend one day with her!” He left to his motorcycle, all dejected.  He disappeared in the deep night, and was never heard from again… at least until tomorrow. Back at the Tsukamoto household, Tenma went to the bathroom and took off her clothes.  She draped a towel over her and proceeded to the bath. “Yakumo!”  She called out, “My laundry is out back.  Feel free to come in at anytime!” At the bath, the robot Yakumo appeared with a towel draped over her.  She took the towel off and held up a soapy sponge.  She approached Tenma, who was still a bit wet. “Miss Tenma, will you be okay now?  I have to scrub your back,” she said. “Please do,” Tenma smiled. The Yakumo robot began, as Tenma began to say something. “Say, Yakumo.  What do you have for my sister?”  Tenma asked. “What do you mean?”  The Maiden inquired. “Well, Harima made a stern point.  You seemed to be a smitten towards my injured sister.  Why are you likeable to her?” “Uh, well, I, uh…” “Is it because of your Pleasure Mode?” “No.  Yakumo is younger than you.  I have it enabled, except that… I just wouldn’t do it.” “Then why are you chummy with Yakumo?” “I just wanted to protect her.  She has a bum leg. It’s shattered, it’s twisted, and I cannot see her in a wheelchair for the rest of her life.  I gave her words of encouragement.” “Oh.  Well, I’m happy that you’re helping her.  I guess that is what your guaranteed service is all about.” The maiden Yakumo dropped the sponge and was teary-eyed.  She held Tenma and was lost in deep emotion. “Yakumo?” “Tenma… I, I don’t know what to say.  All she was doing is trying to help around the house.  But ever since the puddle she slipped on weeks ago, it was a cry for help!” Tenma was very forlorn. The Maiden continued, “What would happen if it were me?  Then I’d no longer be your Maiden for Hire.  My body is always in need of repairs, no charge.  But if some of my limbs break off, the procedure could take weeks to be rehabilitated.” “Yakumo…” Tenma turned around and held her face.  She smiled and said, “Maiden Yakumo, I’m sorry.  I guess me being the older sister was a burden.  You see, I used to think of you as a burden to us.  But when you acted like my sister, it felt like that I’ve found a substitute sister.  But I can tell you this… no one can replace my sister, even a robot maid like you!  But, you have been great help.  I think Yakumo will be very pleased about my decision about you, when she heals in one month.” The Maiden began to whimper. “No, don’t cry,” Tenma smiled, “You’ll rust easily, since we’re in the bathroom.” Following the bath, Yakumo sat down and began to recharge.  Iori, their cat, walked by her and meowed at her.  She approached Iori and grinned.  As she was about to pet him, he hissed at the Maiden.  He dashed off. “Poor kitty,” she thought. She closed her eyes and began her recharging process.  Tenma appeared and gave the robot a kiss on the cheek. “Sleep well, Yakumo Maiden,” she said, “Yakumo will be so pleased at you, when I tell her that you can stay with us.” Did Tenma really change her mind about renting a Maiden, during Yakumo’s wounded state?  How will Yakumo bear the news, and what does her best friend, Sara, have in store for her to cure her jealous state? Don’t miss the next chapter…