Azumanga Daioh Fan Fiction ❯ Koyomi: Maiden for Hire ❯ Chapter 3

“Koyomi:  Maiden for Hire” Part 3 It has been a week now, and Tomo is starting to love her new robot maid.  Tomo even bragged about it to her friends. “I mean, it was awesome!  I never knew this Takana guy gave me a great deal!”  Tomo said with much energy. “You think so?”  Kagura said, “To be honest, this thing could be your biggest dead end.  Besides, she was just being repaired, by you, not long ago.” “Yeah, and you loved to help her out since the visit I had the other day,” Osaka added. “But, didn’t you say that Koyomi looks the spitting image of Yomi?”  Kagura asked. Sakaki then said, “I read all about the pamphlet to ‘Maidens for Hire’.  They say that they can be built as whoever they are.” Kagura read the pamphlet and said, “Wow.  I can’t believe the people in Higashiyamoto were such great inventors.” “Higashimurayama,” Tomo corrected Kagura. “I KNOW THAT!!!  IT SLIPPED!!!”  Kagura shouted. “Still, it is fun to have the people in Tokyo to be getting such treatment,” Osaka said. Sakaki had a terrible thought.  She whispered to Kagura and blushed.  Tomo wondered what they were up to. “What’s wrong?”  She asked. “It’s just that…” Sakaki mumbled, “Since you got that machine, I was wondering if… well, you…” “What?  You can tell me.  We’re all adults.” “Well…” Sakaki then whispered to Tomo that if she now had a robot maid that can do anything for her desire, it would be possible if she made out with her. “WHAT?!?!?!?” “Oh, boy!”  Kagura laughed, “You had the strange idea of loving a robot?  What a rube!” “Shut up!!!”  Tomo shrieked. “This would be a good time to tell her how you feel,” Osaka said, “But, won’t she have the right emotions?” “That would be impossible,” Tomo said, “But a maiden with feelings?” Tomo pondered and then slouched down in embarrassment. “I’m not saying I love her,” Tomo stated, “I’m just happy to be with her… but it’s only for thirty days; and I’d have to pay a thousand Yen a week, afterwards.” “May we check her out?”  Sakaki asked. “Why don’t you see for yourself?”  Tomo snapped, “I’ll invite you to my house and we’ll see if your sick fantasies are true, which are NOT!” Tomo left the table, as the others look on. Kagura punched Sakaki in the arm and said in annoyance, “Nice going.” The girls arrived at Tomo’s house and were greeted by Koyomi.  Kagura looked amazed, while Sakaki blushed.  Osaka smiled and said, “Nice to see you again.” “Nice to see you again, Miss Osaka,” Koyomi bowed. The girls were let in and they started to chat while having some snacks.  They talked for four hours, as Koyomi began to clear the table.  Kagura grabbed Koyomi’s arm and started to grow suspicious. “You know,” Kagura said, “You look rather familiar.” “I do?”  Koyomi said. “Yeah!  You look like our friend Yomi; right down to her hair and glasses,” Kagura bellowed. Koyomi started to look confused. “You have the biggest high point in the ‘Moé’ category,” Osaka added. “You’re a cute look-alike,” Sakaki said, “When do I get one of you?” Koyomi said nothing.  She walked past the girls and entered the kitchen. “Hey, can you get some potato chips?”  Kagura called out, “And I would also like some carrot and celery stick, 6 inches apart, and covered in peanut butter and raisins.  Oh!  And make it a whole plate for all of us.” “Right away, ma’am,” Koyomi said. “Don’t you think you’re being rude?”  Sakaki asked. “Big deal!”  She answered and then called out, “Besides, no matter what, I cannot gain weight when I eat!” “KAGURA!”  Tomo shouted. Koyomi appeared in the doorway with a smile and said, “Good for you.  You really have a very sturdy metabolism.” The girls looked on in shock.  Kagura admitted that Koyomi is not Yomi, but rather a one of a kind girl.  This made Tomo very crossed. “She’s my property!  I order her around… but only for a few times.”  Tomo bellowed, “So, if you want something, you can ask me!  But I will not let you hurt her with your rude remarks!” Kagura let out an angry look, “You’re some kind of puritan, are you?  What happened to your overzealous, hyperactive attitude?” Tomo got up and walked to the doorway.  She cried, “That girl went on to be mature, since her best friend moved away!!!” She rushed into her room, slamming the door.  The girls heard faint sobbing and started to grow a bit louder. “Hmmph… idiot,” Kagura said quietly. Osaka said, “I knew she must be emotional towards a robot shaped like a best friend.  Wouldn’t be cool if one of our old teachers were like Koyomi?” Sakaki and Kagura gave a shocked look and shook their heads. Koyomi came back with the plate of snacks and said, “Here you are, ladies.  By the way, did I hear someone yelling?” Sakaki pointed at the door, where Tomo is. “Oh, my,” Koyomi bowed and went over to Tomo’s room. Tomo was in her, crying on her pillow.  Koyomi came in and comfort her. “There, there.  It’s okay,” she said, as she patted Tomo, “I’m sure it was nothing awful.” Tomo with tears flowing down her cheeks cried, “No, it’s not!  That Kagura wanted to find out about you.  She said that… She said that…  She said… that…” “Said what?”  Koyomi asked. Tomo looked up and asked, “Kagura wants to know if you are also a Pleasure Model?” Koyomi let out a smile and said, “Yes, I am.  We Maidens for Hire can do anything… especially such adult situations.” “Really?” “Really.  We call it Pleasure Mode.  It’s our main trait in the Maidens for Hire programming, but it only works for users over 18, whether male or female.  But, if you don’t want to, I can understand.  I’m not forcing you to, but you can if you want.” “No, I’d rather not,” Tomo said, as she wiped her tears, “But the next time we learn about you and your ‘sisters’, please tell me first.” “I will do that; that’s why we always give out good info on all of us Maidens.” Tomo hugged Koyomi and cried on her chest.  She then patted her head and gave her a peck on her head. Meanwhile, Sakaki, Kagura, & Osaka were by Tomo’s door and looked saddened by the actions. “I knew she was a Pleasure Droid!”  Kagura whispered. “I never knew she had that many feelings for her.”  Sakaki added. Osaka then let out a big sigh and said, “Let’s go see Tomo.” The three went in and apologized to both Tomo & Koyomi.  Koyomi accepted and then said to them that she needs to rest.  Tomo said that they should go for a walk.  They all agreed and left.  Tomo said goodbye to Koyomi, as she tell her to be patient, when she returns tonight.  Koyomi told Tomo to be careful.
As soon as Koyomi plugged herself in to recharge, she said to herself, “I’m glad to have her as a client.  But…” Koyomi let out a frown, “Will she remember who she is soon enough?” She then grabbed a picture of Tomo & Yomi together at Magical Land from after they graduated.  She looked and smiled knowing she has a great friend. “Recharging commencing… Shutdown in 3… 2… 1…” Koyomi sat motionless, as she recharged. Tomo and the others were walking to the park and sat by the bench. “I forgot to ask,” Kagura asked, “Did you call Yomi yet?” “Oh, crap!  You’re right!  It’s been ten days now, and I still haven’t called her,” Tomo shouted. She grabbed her cell phone and called Yomi; however, there was no answer. “That’s funny…” she said, “She was supposed to be home now.  What’s going on?” “Miss Sakaki, do you think it’s a possibility that…” Osaka said. Sakaki nodded and said, “She could be Yomi.” Tomo shook her head and said that she cannot be Yomi.  But the girls agreed and stated that she might be working out of town. “No way!”  Tomo yelled, “She hasn’t called me back in weeks!  Could she be ignoring me for something I did?” “It could be.” “Maybe… I mean, after all the crap I did to annoy her, could I be punked out by her?” “Who knows?” Tomo walked home, as Osaka waved. As she walked home, she suddenly had a mere contemplation.  She rushed home to find out. As Tomo returned, Koyomi got up and said, “Good evening, Tomo.  You’re early.” “Cut the crap.  You cannot fool me anymore.” Koyomi then tried to reason with her. “It’s no use.  I think I might know if I have been tricked.  You could be fooling me on this one.” “What are you saying?” Tomo tried to say it, but couldn’t.  She let out a faint yelp and sat down on the couch. “I can’t say it.” “What is it?” “It’s nothing.” “But, Miss Tomo…” “I said DROP IT!!!” Koyomi stepped back frightened.  Tomo got up and said, “I’m sorry.  After what happened today, I was all confused.  I wasn’t acting like myself.” “I know what you mean.  And I know your friends will understand… even Yomi.” Tomo stood shock and said, “How do you know Yomi?” “You said it yourself,” Koyomi replied, “I look like her.  So, feel free to use any remarks you can about your friend Yomi.  And if you are not well, tell me.” Tomo looked down with a sad look.  Koyomi then approached her and said in her ear, “You still got me for three more weeks; and after that, you’ll be happy.” She left to her room and turned off the light.  Tomo followed. “I wonder…” Tomo thought, “Is she really Yomi?” Despite the midst of confusion she had, Tomo went to bathroom to take a bath, knowing what the next couple of days will be like.