Azumanga Daioh Fan Fiction ❯ Koyomi: Maiden for Hire ❯ Chapter 1

Koyomi:  Maiden for Hire Part 1 DISCLAIMER:  I DON’T own Azumanga Daioh Tomo was getting ready to go to her friend, Yomi’s house, when a young guy in a dark blue suit came by and introduced himself.   “Young Lady,” he said, “I am Takana West.  I represent the “Maidens for Hire” Company of Higashimurayama, Japan.  And I was wondering if you are interested in our free service.”   “Free service?” Tomo asked.   “Yes,” said Takana, who then presented a ticket for a free 30-day trial membership.   “So, what is this ‘Maiden for Hire’ routine?” Tomo asked.   The man stated, “We are a maid service for all people who are lazy, lethargic, or people with no care.  Our services go up to 2,000 Yen a week, but for you, I think maybe you can have your new Maiden for 1,000 Yen.”   “Who are you calling lazy, pal?” Tomo shouted.   “I’m sorry… Miss Tomo Takino.”  Takana said in a sneaky matter.   “How do you know my name?”  Tomo asked.   “We know everybody with a careless matter,” Takana said, “You were one of the chosen people who can present your unsatisfactory levels of cleanliness.”   “Oh, you’re thinking of Miss Yukari,” Tomo replied, “But I have cleaned up my room, now and then.  Of course, I lived by myself, after my friends and I graduated; so I don’t mind having a girl work for me.”   Takana & Tomo shook hands and left in opposite directions.  He then said to Tomo that her new Maiden will be arriving in two weeks.  She couldn’t wait to see.   “I better tell Yomi about this!” Tomo cried, and sure enough, she sprinted over to Yomi’s house. “She what???”  Tomo cried.   “I’m sorry, Miss Takino, but Koyomi has already left home,” Yomi’s mom said, “She said that she had a job somewhere in town.”   “Well, tell her I miss her,” Tomo said, “And please tell Yomi that I said ‘Hi’ when she returns.” Tomo left Yomi’s house in much sadness.  Her sadness turned into a Cheshire grin.   “Jealous…” She sneered quietly. Two weeks later, Tomo began pacing around her room.  She then heard a doorbell ring and started to jump up.  She then brushed her short brown hair, and rushed to the door.  She opened the door and cried in joy, “Welcome to my home!!!”   In much disdain, there was a guy in a delivery uniform with a tall box saying “Maiden for Hire: For Tomo Takino of Tokyo, Japan”.   “Congratulations on your free trial membership of the ‘Maiden for Hire’ company,” the man said woodenly, “Please sign here.”   Tomo signed the form and brought the box to the front door.  She dragged the box to the front room, but it was very heavy.  She stopped by the front room hallway, exhausted.   “This… for only 1,000 Yen?” Tomo cried.   She opened the box revealing a giant capsule, which looked like a giant suitcase.  She then read the manual that came with it:   “You are now the proud owner of the new “Maiden for Hire” model #19862642; a robot maid that can cook, clean, and everything.  To activate her, please open the case and press the red button located on the back of her neck.”   “A robot maid?” She said in shock, “Mr. West must’ve given me a run for the money; but, who cares?  I’ve always wanted a robot maid!”   Tomo opened the box and in much surprise, she saw a girl with long light brown hair and glasses in a black maid outfit.   “This robot looks a bit like Yomi,” Tomo thought.   She pulled her up out of the container and brushed her hair back, to reveal the small button on her neck.  She pressed the button and she started to shake.  The maid started to make noises inside her; she opened her LED brown eyes and turned to Tomo.  She then held her hand out to her.  She said in a familiar voice, “I am your Maiden for Hire, my name is Koyomi.  How may I serve you, master?”   Tomo looked in shock and said, “That voice…”   She looked on as Koyomi stood and bowed.  She then said, “I am model #19862642, but you can call me Koyomi; I am here for your guaranteed service.  I will cook for you, clean for you, and even help you with anything you desire.”   “Uh, okay… can I call you Yomi?”  Tomo asked, “You do look a bit like her.”   “I do not understand,” Koyomi explained, “I can only obey orders.  But ‘Yomi’ is a beautiful name.  I wish to be called ‘Yomi’ rather than ‘Koyomi’, if it is all right with you.”   Koyomi looked on as Tomo shook her head.  She then ordered to clean up her room.  Yomi went in the room and cleaned up the room in thirty minutes, which Tomo declared it a new record.   “Whoa!  Wait’ll Chiyo-Chan hear this!”  She cried.   “Anything else you can desire, Master?”  Koyomi asked.   “Please… call me Tomo.  I don’t mind the ‘Master’ remark,” Tomo replied, “But, I prefer if you call me by my first name.”   “Anything you say, Tomo,” Koyomi said, “Although, that’s a very cute name, as well.”   Koyomi smiled and Tomo blushed.  She then approached her and asked, “Have you become even cuter than ever, Yomi?”   Just then, Koyomi started to beep a bit.  She then ran to the living room very swiftly.   “I wonder what she is up to.” Tomo thought, as she approach the phone.   She then called Kagura and told her about her new maid. “Yeah, I know!  This is awesome!”  Tomo called to Kagura on the phone, “And to top it off, she looks just like Yomi!”   “That’s sweet!” Kagura said through the phone receiver, “I bet I could do this Maiden for Hire deal.  But knowing a knucklehead like you, you’d really fit in.”   “Hey!”   “By the way, ever have Osaka get this routine?”  Kagura asked.   Tomo answered, “No, not yet.  Besides, who knows what she would do for a Maiden.”   “I’ll tell the others to stop by soon.  Did Yomi know about this?”   “Funny you should mention that; I was on my way to Yomi’s house, but she wasn’t home.”   “That sucks.  Yomi would be so jealous of you owning an advanced model of a robot maid.”   “I know.  But she’ll be so steamed if she meets Koyomi.  I cannot wait to see Yomi freak out.”   Tomo let out a squeal for joy, as the dinner bell rings.   “Miss Tomo, dinner is ready,” Koyomi said from the dining room.   “I got to go.  I’ll call you back,” Tomo said to Kagura, as she hung up the phone. Tomo arrived at the dining room and saw the table full of Tomo’s favorite foods.   “OH, WOW!!!”  Tomo shrieked, “Tomo’s favorite foods:  Eggs, Meatballs, curry, fried rice…”   “Tomo, please be seated,” Koyomi said.   Tomo sat down and started to chow down, “THANKS FOR THE FOOD!”   Koyomi watched on in joy, knowing she has served her master well.   After Tomo finished her plates, Koyomi cleared the table.  She then told Tomo to wash up for bedtime.   “Aw, can’t I just stay up?” Tomo whined.   “Now, now, Miss Tomo,” Koyomi said, “We must rest up for the new day.”   Tomo then said in worry, “I’m glad you get to stay with me for thirty days.”   “Please head to the baths; I’ll join you later,” Koyomi said, with a smile.   Tomo left to the bathroom, as Koyomi started to wash the dishes. In the bath, Tomo started to wash her hair, as Koyomi stepped in with a towel draped around her.   “AGHH!” Tomo shouted, “What are you doing here?”   “I came to help you clean yourself up,” Koyomi said, “Please stay still.”   Koyomi took her towel off and approached Tomo, who is sitting on the floor, in the buff.  She started to lather soap on Tomo’s back.  She started to be a bit aroused, and began to moan quietly.   “Please, Yomi,” Tomo said breathlessly, “Go easy.”   Koyomi continued on and finished cleaning off the soap on her back.  Tomo suddenly had a fearful thought…   “Yomi, are you waterproof?”  She asked.   Koyomi replied, “I am.  But I never take baths, because it will damage my circuits.”   “Is that even right?”  Tomo asked, “If you’re waterproof, and you cannot take a bath, why not take one now and see?”   Koyomi answered hesitantly, “Well, I’d rather not.  My warranty is temporary.”   She then hugged Tomo and said, “If I do, I will no longer serve you.”   “Can I at least give it a try someday?”  Tomo said, “As long as I can be careful.”   Koyomi smiled and said to Tomo that only if she registers her to her household.  Tomo agreed, and finished the bath.   Later, Tomo was in her pajamas getting ready for bed.  Koyomi said good night to her and gave her a kiss on the cheek.   “Good night, Koyomi,” Tomo said, “And thank you.”   “Certainly, Miss Tomo; tomorrow is another day.”   Tomo then went to sleep, and Koyomi got up from her chair.  She then approached a wall socket and pulled out a cord from her torso.  She plugged herself in and sat on the chair by Tomo.   “Recharging process begin… Shutdown procedure commencing… in 3… 2… 1…”   Koyomi closed her eyes and was motionless.  She sat by a sleeping Tomo all night, waiting for Tomo to wake up soon; knowing what tomorrow will be for the both of them.