Mahoromatic: Second Chances (Ch. 1)

Mahoromatic: Second Chances
Based upon the anime/ manga series created by Bunjuru Nakayama and Bow Ditama.
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Fan-fic Written by Gamera68. No copyright infringement intended.
Rated PG 13. Genre: Sci-Fi / Drama / Romance


Takes place after the events of Season 2, episode 13. Slight alternate timeline from there on. Since the ending was so screwed up, I decided to fix it and make it more enjoyable, and to make more sense.. BTW, Spoilers ahead if you have not read the manga, nor seen the anime series.

...Get some tissues ready too...


I originally planned this as a One-Shot story, albeit somewhat long.
But I decided to continue it for at least 2 more chapters, since I've
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Suguru Misato was found by VESPER on the beach, unconscious, far away from his homeland of Japan, somewhere along the Yucatan Peninsula. Rushed to the nearest hospital, as he had sustained severe injuries to his eyes, due to the shock-wave from a massive explosion...as Mahoro having made the ultimate sacrifice to protect him. The life she swore to protect at any cost. Even though she had only a few remaining days left; and had promised to always stay by his side and to never leave him.


Suguru has remained in a coma for a bit over 2 months. Mostly from the shock of seeing her do what had to be done. He never had an opportunity to tell her how much he loved her. How much of a difference she had made in his life, and how much he appreciated everything she had done to make his life easier. Ever since living on his own from the time he was 10 years old...after losing his mother due to being killed by a drunk driver while she was crossing the street...walking on the way home from shopping. She died right there in front of him.


After he and Mahoro had shared their very first kiss that day, she ended up dying in front of him as well.
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Suguru finally woke up one day, bewildered and frantic, not knowing where he was and calling out for Mahoro. The head nurse expeditiously rushed into his room.

"Misato-san, Misato-san...please calm down. You're in a VESPER hospital. You have sustained severe injuries to your eyes, plus trauma due to the accident.", said the nurse in a calm, soothing manner.


"WHERE'S MAHORO? I WANT TO SEE MAHORO-SAN!" he yelled out, still uncertain of whether to believe her or not, plus having bandages around his eyes, and unable to see much except some shadows. "WHERE AM I? WHY CAN'T I SEE? MAHORO-SAN! MAHORO-SAAAAN!! WHERE ARE YOU?", he continued to scream out of sheer panic. He started to cry uncontrollably. The nurse went to the IV drip attached to his left arm, and administered a mild anesthesia via syringe to calm his nerves.


A few minutes passed. He eventually started to calm down, but was still quietly sobbing. "I apologize, Misato-san. Please allow me to explain. I have not had a chance to introduce myself. I am Nurse Hamasaki. I am the Senior Nurse here at Gonoe Memorial Hospital. You are in the intensive care ward. You've been in a coma for a little over two months. You were brought here under the direct orders of your Grandfather, Yuicchi Gonoe-dono, after VESPER found you unconscious on the beach, here in Merida', Mexico, not too far from the Yucatan Peninsula. I regret to inform you that the combat android known as Mahoro Andou did not make it. I am deeply sorry for your loss. You have my condolences. I know from speaking with your Grandfather that she was very important to you.", she continued, as she bowed her head to the floor, due out of respect.
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Suguru continued to cry uncontrollably. Nurse Hamasaki went to his side to console him. "I...I'm so...sorry...N-Nurse H-Hamsaki-sama...Ma..Mahoro...was...ve..very..special...t-to...me....I...n-never...ha-had..a..chance...to...te-tell...her...how...much..I loved...her...."
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Poor Suguru felt as though his world had ended. The only girl he had ever loved was no longer a part of his life. Plus he had so many unanswered questions that he needed answers to.
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A few more minutes passed, as Nurse Hamasaki handed him some tissues, so he could wipe the sad tears from his face and to clear his nose. "Misato-san, if you are up to it, your Grandfather, Gonoe-sama would like to see you. I'm sure that you have some questions that only he can answer.", Nurse Hamasaki said. "Yes, thank you. I guess I'm okay now. Thank you so much, Nurse Hamasaki-sama. Please, ask him to come in.", replied Suguru. "Very well, Misato-san. I will retrieve your Grandfather. Please wait just a few minutes.", the kindly Nurse said, as she started to leave the room. Suguru sat up in the bed, still partly covered by the bedsheets.
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"Hello, Grandson. Welcome back to the land of the living!", Suguru's grandfather said, as he entered his hospital room, a few minutes later. "I'm glad to see you finally woke up. I was quite worried there for some time. The doctors had no idea if and when you would come to. How are you feeling?", asked the older gentleman. "Hello, Grandfather. I'm doing okay, I guess. Well as good as I can, considering the circumstances. Nurse Hamasaki pretty much explained everything that's happened since Ma-Mahoro...d-died...", replied Suguru, as he bowed his head to the floor.


"Suguro-san, I am very sorry. I know, it's quite a shock to me too. I know that she meant the world to you, didn't she?",  asked Yuicchi with a somber look across his brow. "Yes, yes she did. I don't know when it happened, but I f-fell in...l-love with...her...but I never had a chance...to..tell....her....how much...how much I loved...her.", Suguru sadly replied, as he started to cry a bit once again.

"I am truly sorry grandson. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. I will be staying here at the hospital until you are discharged, once your doctor examines you, okay?", his Grandfather replied as he stood near his bed on the right-hand side. "Thank you Grandfather...Actually, I do have a favor to ask of you...how was it that you were able to find me, practically in the middle of nowhere?", asked Suguru.


"That's easy. VESPER traced the broach that Mahoro was wearing on her uniform. I had them bring you here via helicopter.", the older gent replied. "Okay...but how did you contact them, or even know about VESPER?", asked Suguru. "Well, I might as well tell you, but you must not tell any of your friends at school, understood?", Yuicchi said. Suguru shook his head yes.  The older gentleman continued: "Okay, well the truth is, I am the Supreme Commander of VESPER. I didn't have any intention of telling you until I believed the timing was right, so I guess the time is right, under these dire circumstances."
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Suguru could not believe what he was hearing. "So, Grandfather, I take it the reason Mahoro reacted towards you when you visited, was because she knew who you are?", asked Suguru. "That's right. She was under strict orders not to reveal my identity to anybody under any circumstances, even if she was retired from active duty, including not telling you. It was too dangerous for you to know at that time. Now that the threat has been eliminated from 'Management', the truth can finally be revealed. I hope that you aren't mad, grandson.", the older gent said. "No, I guess I can understand. You and her had your reasons. But Mahoro still died protecting me. And now I'll never have a chance to tell her thank you....*sniff*...", Suguru replied, as he started to sob once more.


His Grandfather sat on the bed on Suguru's right-hand side and gave him a tight hug. "I'm going to miss her too, especially her cooking. She truly was one in a million...I am very sorry. Well, grandson, please try to get some rest. If the doctor gives you the word, you'll be released sometime tomorrow morning. I will make the proper arrangements between now and then to fly you back home. Oh, I almost forgot: two things.

Firstly, after you were admitted here, I contacted your school and spoke to your principal and teachers. They told me that they would be sending a tutor once you were well enough so that you would be able to catch up on your schoolwork, and when your eyesight returns to normal. Shijiki-sensei took the news the hardest, especially when she heard about Mahoro. I heard she cried for nearly an hour. And here I thought she was one tough cookie. All your friends wish you a speedy recovery.

And secondly, I contacted the VESPER Employment Agency.
They will be sending someone here early tomorrow morning to escort you back home on the flight, and to stay with you to help you along with your recovery. I know that you're going to say no, but I think it's best that someone stays with you until you completely recover. I would have Miniwa come and help out, but she is still on the Saint home-world recovering from her injuries, and that might be another month or so.


I know that nobody can replace Mahoro, but this nurse-maid will have to do. And no buts out of you, mister....Well, I must be going. I have some calls to make regarding tomorrow's arrangements. Please try to get some rest, and I will see you tomorrow. Take care until then.", Yuicchi finally finished.

"Thank you very much Grandfather, for all your help. And I will do my best to accept this nurse-maid you're sending to help out. I will hopefully see you tomorrow. Take care as well.", Suguru responded with a hint of sadness and disappointment. And with that, his grandfather left to go about his business.
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An hour later Nurse Hamasaki entered Suguru's room. "Misato-san...Misato-san? Are you awake? I was wondering if I could disconnect the IV and ask if you'd like some real food, seeing as you haven't eaten since being admitted?", asked the kindly nurse. "Yes, I am awake, just thinking. Please do. It's itching a bit, and kind of uncomfortable. Anything solid to eat sounds good. Maybe some fish, rice, and steamed vegetables, if that's okay? Thank you.", replied Suguru.


"Yes, Misato-san. As your Grandfather instructed to me before he left, to get anything for you that you'd like. I will contact the kitchen, and have somebody bring that up to you shortly.", Nurse Hamasaki sweetly responded, as she slowly removed the IV, then placed a small band-aid over the vein after she cleaned it with rubbing alcohol. "Would you like something to drink? Maybe some Tea, perhaps?", she inquired, as she was leaving Suguru's room.


"Yes, please. That would be nice. Green tea if you have, with a bit of sugar. Thank you very much once again.", he answered. "It's no problem. The doctor will be by in a few minutes to give you a check up, before your lunch arrives. I will see you in a while.", she said as she left his room and quietly closed the door behind herself. Suguru laid back down, and shed a few more tears. 'Mahoro...why? Why did you leave me? Why? You promised to never leave me...why did you leave me all alone?' he silently thought to himself, as he slowly turned on his right side.

Suguru felt like he had been betrayed, and felt as though his heart was ripped out.
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After his brief check up, which he received a clean bill of health, the doctor instructed him to leave the bandages around his eyes until tomorrow morning, before being discharged, even though Suguru's eyesight was nearly back to 90%. The doctor was quite stumped how he recovered his eyesight so quickly. Normally it would take much longer than 3 to 4 months, if that.

Shortly after, another nurse came in with his lunch as requested, and helped to feed him, since he was still quite weak from being in bed for 2 months. Everywhere hurt that he had no idea could hurt in the first place.


After he finished his meal, the nurse gave him a quick sponge bath (much to his chagrin, and extreme embarrassment) and asked him to try to get some rest, since he would be released from hospitalization tomorrow morning around 9 AM. Upon hearing this, Suguru asked for a sedative, since he was still somewhat restless about meeting the nurse-maid his Grandfather had set up to help with his recovery. The nurse happily complied, and he quickly dozed off for the remainder of the day.
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The next morning: 7:45 AM:


"Suguru-san...Grandson...wake up. Rise and shine, sleepy-head. Time to get up.", Yuicchi his grandfather gently said. " *Yawn!* Oh, good morning, Grandfather. Is it time to get up already? *yawn* I guess it's time to go soon, huh?", Suguru sleepily replied. "Yes, good morning, grandson. Time to get up and get ready. But before that, there is a young woman here who will be taking care of you. Remember our discussion yesterday?


She will accompany you on your flight home to Japan, and will be staying with you while you recover. Plus she will cook, clean and help you with your physical therapy, since you've been bed-ridden for 2 long months. I can bet how stiff and sore you are, huh?", Yuicchi lightly joked. "Yes, Grandfather, I am sore in places I never knew existed.", Suguru joked back. "I can only imagine!", his Grandfather continued: "But before that, there is another member of your "extended family" who just insisted to see you, even if I had to smuggle him in through the employee elevator!...Well, what are you waiting for? An invitation? Come on in then...", his Grandfather finished.

"Good morning, Suguru-sama. It is good to see you once again."
"Slash? Is that you, you old pussy cat?", Suguru asked.
"Yes, it is me. I just wanted to see you. I am glad to see that you are doing well."

"Thank you, Slash. It's good to hear your voice. Oh, don't worry. My eyesight is nearly restored. I will be as good-as-new very soon. Thank you very much for your concern...", Suguru said as he bowed towards Slash's voice, realizing that Slash knows about Mahoro's untimely demise, but not bringing it up.


"Okay you two, enough of the mushy stuff. Suguru, I know that you're still against this, considering what you've been through. Believe me, I completely understand, but as your family, I am looking out for your best interest. Just give the young lady a chance, okay? If not for yourself, then for me...", his Grandfather calmly requested.


"I guess I can at least meet her, since you brought her here. I really don't see what the big deal is? I can take care of myself, just as I did before....you know...Ma-Mahoro...I' apologize, Grandfather. I don't mean to sound selfish or ungrateful. I really do appreciate everything that you've done for me, Grandfather. And for having your hospital staff take very good care of me. I just wish...I wish...things didn't turn out like this. Why is everyone I love taken away from me? Why? *sniff* ... Sorry. Sorry. I was just thinking...okay, I'm alright now. Yes, I suppose I can at least meet her. Okay, you can ask her to come in now, since she's probably waiting outside the door, anyway.", Suguru said, as he wiped the few tears from his cheeks.


"Miss? You can come in now please.", Yuicchi requested.


The heavy wooden door slowly opens. A young woman around 19 years of age enters. She is wearing a light green knee-length pleated skirt, a light pink blouse with a waist length cream colored sweater over it, and tan sandals. She is quite beautiful, with shoulder-length dark brown hair held in a single pony-tail, with a mint green bow. Her bright emerald green eyes are her most striking feature, besides her obviously lovely figure. She walks over to Suguru's bed, not speaking a word, unsure of what say, nor to even act.


"Now, now, Miss. You don't have to be shy around my nephew. He's probably more shy of you, than you are of him....seeing that you are quite beautiful, if I do must say so myself.", the old man says, teasingly. The young woman madly blushes five shades of crimson.


"Grandfather, please! This is not the time nor place to be flirting. I'm sorry, Miss. You'll have to excuse my Grandfather for his perverted behavior.", Suguru replies, defending the young lady, who is standing on his left-hand side across from his Grandfather, just a little bit behind him, as he is propped up on his bed.


"Sorry, sorry. But she is quite beautiful, with a lovely figure. Sorry!", Yuicchi replies, as he bows his head in shame. The young woman is still blushing, and remaining silent through the uncomfortable atmosphere.


"Now, Miss...If you'll be so kind to remove my grandson's bandages please. Yes, it's fine. Go ahead, slowly though. The doctor gave her permission in advance, Suguru. It's okay, go ahead...", his Grandpa quietly asks the young lady. She reluctantly turns towards Suguru, and slowly reaches behind his head and ever-so gently un-clips the small, metal fasteners that have held his bandages in place for what seems like years.

Suguru is suddenly sweating bullets, as he gets a whiff of her flowery perfume, noting how close she is. She continues to unwrap his bandages until he can make out a few shapes and shadows. He then opens and closes his eyes a few times, slowly adjusting to the sudden brightness of the room.


"So, Suguru, how is your vision?", his Grandpa asks, as Suguru turns to his immediate right. "Grandfather, I can actually see you! It's a little blurry, not much...more like a little out of focus, but I can definitely see you...and you too Slash...you can come closer now if you'd like...I never knew how important my sight was until I nearly lost it...", Suguru finally says, nearly on the verge of tears.
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"Can you see me as well, Suguru-sama?", the young nurse-maid softly asked.

Suguru freezes for a brief moment, unsure whether or not if he was hallucinating or just daydreaming.

He ever so slowly turns to his left side...






"Suguru-sama, tadaima...", she replies, with tears pouring down her lovely pink cheeks.


"Mahoro? Mahoro! Is that you?", He finally exclaims, as she suddenly hugs him, nearly throwing him off his bad. Tears of sheer exuberance burst from the couple; words are inadequate to express such strong emotions. "Mahoro! Mahoro! Mahoro!", Suguru repeats her name over and over, as she kisses him fully on the lips, leaving him little to no air to breath. "Suguru! Suguru! Suguru!", Mahoro responds back, still crying from overwhelming euphoria, and pure love. They continue to hug and kiss for who knows how long.


" *Ahem!* Hello? I am still in the room, you know.", his Grandfather finally says, after about 5 minutes or so, watching the young couple make up for lost time.
And coming to terms with this happy and unexpected event.


Suguru and Mahoro reluctantly cease kissing (for now, anyway), realizing they were being watched the entire time. And now blushing like mad.


His Grandfather starts: "If you two are done being all lovey-dovey, I'm sure Suguru has a few questions regarding this surprise reunion. And yes, Mahoro, you can sit next to Suguru...I know that he won't mind at all; after seeing what you two have been through these past couple of months...Anyway, as I told Suguru last night before I left, that I am the Supreme Commander of VESPA. This information was willingly withheld from him, as I explained to him already. Secondly, in 1962, Saint attempted to make first contact with the people of Earth. Their ship was shot down over a rural area in Japan.

The crew of 20 survived the crash and were held prisoner by Management, as they wanted Saint's spacecraft for their advanced technology. Anyway, I was part of a special task force of the Japanese Military to rescue them, which we succeeded. They remained hidden from the general public for 20 years, until a Saint rescue ship could retrieve the crew. In that time, I had gotten to know a female officer of the crew, and we had fallen in love, and eventually married. Her name is Leesa.


Yes, she is your Grandmother, Suguru. Your mother Yuuka's mother. That means that you are one-quarter Saint on her side of the family. That's also why you recovered from your injuries much faster than expected. Most likely since you are part Saint, you should live longer than most humans. 100 years or more. Thirdly; after Mahoro was relieved of her active duty with VESPA, she secretly informed me that she would live the remainder of her life as a live-in maid for you. She had then asked a favor of me. To have a secondary android body constructed.


When her old body passed on, her soul merged with Matthew until this new body was ready, then it was transplanted into her. But her new body is nearly 95% human. She still retains all her memories and most importantly, her soul. She still has certain abilities such as superhuman strength, speed and endurance. Her lifespan now will be equal to that of a human female, maybe perhaps even longer. And she will also go through adolescence and some puberty. Which means even though her body appears to be that of a 19 year old female, she will experience some growing up as it were. Plus, she will also have the pleasure of giving birth to a child, if you two get to that stage of your relationship...eventually.", Yuicchi finally finished.


Suguru was beyond speechless. He just continued to hold onto Mahoro's hand as all this new information finally hit him. He just smiled like an idiot.  
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Slash finally made it over to the left side of Suguru's bed, where Mahoro was sitting. She petted him and gave him a big hug (much to his dismay)

But he was very happy and surprised to see her, as if she never left this world.
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Much later that evening, same day after a very long flight: Misato residence.
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"Mahoro-san, can we sit and talk for a bit?" Suguru asked.
"Yes, what is it Suguru-san? What can I do for you?"


"Mahoro, can we drop the formalities, please? I would like to discuss about what my Grandfather said before we came back home. I still don't understand half of what he said. I mean I kind of get it, but I don't understand most of it.", Suguru quietly inquired.


"What is it that you don't understand Suguru-san, I mean Suguru? Are you really sure it's okay if we call each other by our first names so formally? I'm not sure if I can do that. I mean, I am still employed as your maid, am I not?", Mahoro replied, as she just looked at the floor.


"First, yes. It's okay. I mean, how do I put this delicately? As of today, you are much more to me than a maid or a housekeeper. Um, you do remember the kiss we shared? I mean, before you uh...disappeared. I'm sorry. I still can't get over the fact that even though you sacrificed yourself to save me, and I can never thank you enough... And yet, here you are sitting with me, face to face. Well, anyway...about our first kiss. How did it feel to you? Geez. See...this is mostly the reason I sometimes have trouble around pretty girls, well especially you, Mahoro. I guess what I'm trying to say is...that you're very special to me. Well, you've always been special to me for quite some time...And...and now...here you are. It's just so much to think about. I don't really know where to start to tell you how I feel about you; I mean even before everything that happened...I uh...I ummm....love you, Mahoro.", Suguru finally said, as he was quite uncertain of what to say next.


Mahoro quickly came over to his wheel chair, gently held his face with both hands and kissed him with more passion than ever before. Suguru blushed immediately, stunned by her sudden boldness.


"Does that answer your question?", she lovingly replied, as she got up then smiled that lovely smile. The one that helped him through his darkest times.

"Uh...yes. I guess that does..." he hazily replied, still blushing like an overly-ripened tomato.


"Suguru, if that is how you feel, then I guess I do understand...I suppose that I am more than a maid. And much more than a friend to you. To answer your question. It was wonderful. The first kiss we shared. It was like I was dreaming, and I didn't want it to end. Then all...that happened. I am sorry I left you. But I had to protect you. It was my duty. I had no other available options. If I didn't do what I did, then you would more than likely have been killed that day. I wasn't about to let that happen. I am sorry I broke my promise. I truly am so...sorry...Suguru...*sniff* I'm so sorry. *sniff* ", She meekly replied, now heavily sobbing, riddled with guilt, and a sharp pain in her chest. Mostly towards herself for breaking her promise to Suguru. She now had her head on his lap, as he gently stroked her hair, attempting to calm her down, and to wipe the tears away.  


"Mahoro, I have already forgiven you, when I saw you in the hospital...even if the old man tried being so sneaky about hiding who you were...the old fart... But I am very grateful for everything you've done for me, and saving my life, since I first met you over a year ago. Please, get up so I can see how beautiful you are, okay?", Suguru said, as she got up and wiped her face with a tissue. "I'm *sniff* beautiful? Really really?", she responded with stars in her eyes, and smiling weakly.

"Yes, you are very beautiful Mahoro Andou. More than ever. I love you Mahoro, and I would like to ask you, if...if you will remain by my side, forever?", Suguru finally spit out, blushing like crazy once again. "Oh my! Suguru...I don't know what to say! This is so unexpected. But...um...I..um...I...I...um...*love you*, too......" she finally replied, barely audible.


"I'm sorry. Being in a coma for two months has seemed to affect my hearing as well. Would you mind repeating that please? I didn't quite hear you..."; Suguru teased, even if she was less than a foot away.

She looked him square in the eyes, and said: "Suguru Misato. I love you. And yes, I would be most honored to remain by your side...forever. Is this what people call being "engaged"? "


Suguru nearly fell out of his wheelchair after hearing her confession. And with a straight face on top of it. After regaining his composure, he pulled out from his robe pocket, a small black velvet box, as he held it in his hands: "Mahoro Andou. I cannot imagine being away from you ever again. Having you in my life has made me into a better person. I have been very much in love with you for as long as I can remember. I truly believe that this is a second chance for us. A blessing if you will. I guess what I want to say is...Will you marry me and be my wife?", as he slowly opens the black velvet box.

Inside is the same ring his Grandfather gave his Grandmother when he had proposed, a 24 karat white gold ring topped with a 3 karat diamond, many years ago. His Grandfather gave it to him as he was leaving the hospital.


Mahoro starts to cry tears of joy. Overwhelmed with feelings and emotions she never experienced before, up until now. She finally comes to her senses, fighting back more tears welling up in her beautiful emerald eyes, and says: "Yes, Suguru Misato, I do love you, and yes, I will marry you. I will be the best wife I can be. I am so much in love with you!" He gently takes her left hand, and places the engagement ring on her ring finger. It is a more-than-perfect fit; as if it were made exclusively for her. She gets up from her sitting position, gently lifts him from his wheel chair and hugs him with all her might. Well, not too much anyway.
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Fast forward 3 years later. March 24th.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."


Suguru lifts her veil, revealing how beautiful, and how much she's matured since returning into his life. He holds her very close and they passionately kiss. The entire church cheers for the happy newlyweds. Family and friends are all present. Miniewa is there with her boyfriend Hamiji. All their former teachers as well. Shijiki-sensei is crying aloud, asking "Where's my kiss, Misato-san?"


Suguru's Grandfather gives him a thumbs-up.


Slash just shakes his head at the sight around him.

This is just the beginning...


...To Be Continued...

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I hoped you enjoyed this Mahoro Fan-Fic

5,200 words. I am done

Oh, 'tadaima' means "I'm home" or "I have returned" in Japanese.
Nurse Hamasaki is an original character I created for this story.

It only took me 6 hours to write this. Sort of a 'what if'.


Since the anime ending was so screwed up, and kinda depressing.
I filled in a few things such as Suguru's Grandparents.


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