Mahoromatic
~ Something More Beautiful ~
When you come visit me,
Anata ni tazuneraretara, watashi…
…I’ll probably break into a big smile.
…nikkori hohoemu deshou.
I can’t really put it into words,
Umaku ienai kedo, subete ga…
…but everything is shining oh so bright.
…totemo totemo kagayaite’masu.
I bet everyone is together right about now.
Kitto ima goro minna atsumatte’masu.
It may get a little rowdy,
Sore wa sawagashikute,
…but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
…demo itoshii.
Let’s fly away to our usual place.
Tonde yukimasu, itsumo no tokoro e.
Tomorrow will be clear with the sun high up in the sky.
Taiyou takaku, ashita mo hare desu.
Even if you get a little lonely,
Moshimo sukoshi sabishiku nattemo,
…it’s okay, I’ll be watching…
…daijoubu, chanto mite imasu,
…right here.
…koko de.
It’s gotten cold out…
Now for another day of hard work!
Good morning, Minawa. It’s about time to get up.
G-Good mor…
I’m sorry.
You and that low blood pressure of yours…
Minawa, it’s morning. You’re starting school today.
School…
I’m supposed to wake up before you and help out. I’m sorry.
You don’t have to apologize. Now, go wash your face.
Sure.
Um…
Yes?
Good morning…
Big sister.
Shiver!
Minawa, who appeared one day in front of Suguru and me,
…is assisting me around the house as an apprentice maid.
Also, since she is 14 like Suguru,
…she is going to attend school starting today.
G-Good morning.
M-Morning.
Oh, you’re going to school, so your school uniform would have been fine.
Please, let me help out with something.
Okay, divide the salad into those bowls, then.
Okay.
Morning!
Oh, good morning, Suguru. Minawa, say hello to him, too.
I already did.
I see.
Breakfast will be ready soon, so please have a seat while you’re waiting.
Okay.
All right, pour Suguru his coffee first.
Okay.
T-Thank you…
B-Big sister! Big sister!
Suguru, are you all right?!
I’m sorry.
Before you leave the house, you say “See you later.”
Oh, right. See you later.
Let’s get going! We’ll be late!
Take care, you two.
Mahoro, aren’t you worried?
Of course I’m worried.
I’m worried about whether or not she’ll get used to school.
That’s not what I mean!
She’s a Management cyborg, right? Sure, she says she’s a deserter, but…
That’s Minawa you’re talking about! You don’t need to worry about that.
H-Hey…
I won’t forgive anyone who harms her, no matter who they are!
B-But it’s you I’m worried about…
That’s all I have to say!
But the thing is, one false step on their part…
…and they’ll have a far worse crowd than Saint to deal with, Mahoro.
Nobody knows when they came into being in this world.
Perhaps they already existed at the time man first learned…
…to survive by depending on each other.
They are the unseen shadow rulers who have manipulated history, nations, humanity itself…
…from behind a curtain of shadows, ever stepping out onto the stage.
They do not like events that aren’t in the script.
They do not allow uninvited visitors.
This is because they are “The Management,”
…they who move this world from the past to the present, and on into the future.
I’m told that construction on the flagship is behind schedule.
Yes, sir. You needn’t worry.
The technical problem was resolved by altering the construction method.
There will be no change in her completion date.
Any change in Saint’s activity?
Their military activity has remained stopped since summer.
On the other hand, the number of small craft flown for publicity is increasing.
What of Vesper?
The same as Saint. We’ve seen no overt activity from them in some time.
Vesper is one thing, but why would Saint maintain their silence?
Doctor Canan, let’s hear your opinion on this matter.
Yes, sir.
Saint is a life form that has long forgotten war.
This being the case, perhaps their combat technology itself is beginning to peak.
You’re suggesting they are standing by idly?
Indeed.
The fact of the matter is that the weapons we have developed in the past year…
…are far superior to those of the aliens, efficiency-wise.
Your junkyard battlebots can’t even capture a single reject cyborg,
and do nothing but gobble up funds.
I hear they were all set on their ears.
Hey! How do you know that?!
I mean, I was just about to get to that in my report, but…
Mephlis! In the first place, they were your—
I’m so sorry.
However, to sum up, my reject was smarter than your alarm system, right?
I am truly sorry.
Although I’m the one who was smarter.
No, it was V-1046R MAHORO that destroyed the Man-Eaters, not your cyborg!
If she hadn’t shown up…
Due to the loss of three prototype Man-Eaters,
…a serious delay is predicted in the mass production schedule.
The resulting damages to Management,
…including repercussions, are approximately 59 million dollars.
The rules stipulate that Dr. Canan will assume joint liability of 10% of said damages.
A loan has been prepared, so please make use of it.
The operation to capture escaped cyborg, code 370, was a failure.
At present, 370 is in the protective custody of Vesper android V-1046R MAHORO.
Does this mean it’s fallen into Vesper’s hands?!
Vesper’s artificial human…
I heard that she’s retired, but she’s not someone to be trifled with.
Yes, sir.
First of all, Dr. Mephlis’ cyborgs are nothing more than, if I may say, imitation androids.
Even though it has been captured by Vesper, it is nothing to be alarmed about.
Professor, you must remain calm.
I know that! Damn, you’re irritating.
I was made to be that way.
Even if we resume the capture and recovery operation,
we’ll only waste our resources and rouse a sleeping dragon.
It will not be to our advantage in any way.
You stare down at your feet and you say you’ve won?
Let me give you one piece of advice.
Be well warned that groundless optimistic conjectures are the cause of ruin.
We are the ones who are standing by idly!
And now, I hear that Saint and Vesper are even expected to join forces in the future.
If that happens, we would be unable to stop them!
Watch your tongue, Mephlis!
Know your place, you measly repair man.
You should’ve kept to one piece of advice.
Well, never mind.
In any event, we have no choice but to fight.
If we cave in and accept the alien invasion,
…political, economic, military, every balance of power around the world will collapse,
…and the people of Earth will likely become a different race, one that is not human.
That is nothing less than an impediment to our healthy evolution.
Anything that threatens rule of the people of Earth…
…must be eliminated using our full power as Management.
Gentlemen, the day of the final confrontation is almost upon us!
We shall fight together for the future of the Earth!
Vesper wants friendship between the people of Earth and aliens.
We may finally be forced to crush them both this time.
What brought that on?
I don’t have a cold, but these past few minutes, I’ve—
Slash? Slash!
I wanted to ask him to get something from the store.
I wonder where he went?
He wouldn’t!
No, that could never happen. I made him stop, after all.
By the way, I wonder if Minawa is doing okay at school?
It should be all right because Suguru and his friends are with her, but…
I’m too worried!
Mahoromatic
Hey, Minawa!
We’ve got art class next! C’mon, let’s get to the other classroom.
Oh, right.
— Minawa! — Minawa!
Geez, not again…
Hey, are you okay?
I-I’m sorry, I’m sorry!
Hey, your forehead is bleeding.
Let’s go to the nurse’s office!
For Mahoro’s little sister, she sure is a klutz.
Yeah.
Management’s artificial human…
What is her objective in infiltrating the Misato household?
Oh, it’s just you, Slashie.
Don’t get fresh with me, jerk!
You’re no fun.
So, what’s her story?
Whatever it is, she hasn’t slipped up yet.
However, I’m not a softhearted sap like those fools Mahoro and Suguru.
If she makes me the least bit suspicious, I’ll kill her.
In that case, we feel the same way.
Let’s get one thing straight. You and me are enemies.
It’s not like I trust you.
If you have a problem with me, just bare your fangs at me again.
You’re no fun.
I can’t believe I did that. I flew too far and went all the way to Taipei.
I’m finally down to a boxed lunch with rice and a single pickled plum…
This won’t even keep me going until dinner.
If I’m in a sudden Ultra Fight with Mr. Misato after school in the gym equipment shed,
I’ll never win!
M-Ms. Shikijo!
Oh, my!
So, you’re planning on coming to the house again for another free meal, hm?
Maybe I’ll hit her with a rock.
That boiled white radish I ate for dinner last night sure was good…
Honestly, she’s such a handful!
Chinese dumplings from Heaven! This has to be a handout from God!
More like a handout from a maid.
Oh, there she is! Mina—
Mr. Ryuga and Slash?
Ma…horo?
TRIP
Oh, my god!
Geez, that was close!
Wow, you scared me!
I-I’m sorry.
U-Uh, no… Are you always apologizing, Minawa?
It’s because I was always scolded.
Uh, you don’t have to, uh, apologize to me, okay?
Hey, what’s up, Suguru?
Oh, not much…
Oh, no! It’s a ground ball!
Run!
TRIP
Safe!
Yeah, Minawa! Talk about determination!
Although it sorta looked like she tripped on herself.
I’m sorry! I’m sorry!
Er, no, uh…
Still…
Lookit all the boys!
What are they doing here all together like this?
Suguru, don’t stop moving! Your side’s open!
Oh, no!
Let’s go, Suguru!
Clear!
Hamaji, you idiot!
Minawa, look out!
What are they doing?
Are you okay?
Oh, my god! Ms. Shikijo got flattened by a street light!
Minawa, hold on!
You don’t have to laugh so hard about it!
Mahoro, you must be an idiot.
For instance, I bet you’re dumb enough to eat a snail, thinking it was escargot.
As if I’d make a mistake like that!
You know, there was one time when this twit ate some weird mushrooms in the mountains…
…and spent all night rolling with laughter!
Don’t eat mushrooms off the ground.
But they’re pretty good!
What, really?!
NO VISITORS
That’s hysterical!
Ain’t it?!
Really, you’ve got to do something about these violent outbursts.
I can see your underwear.
Minawa, are you feeling better?
Shouldn’t you be lying down?
No, I’m fine. I’m sorry.
Why did you take in that girl, knowing she’s with Management?
At the very least, she’s a time bomb. It could be a plot to snuff you out.
If it were a plot, she would have strangled me in my sleep ages ago.
Still, there may be some sort of hidden objective.
There may very well be. Even I can’t say for sure otherwise.
If you yourself have doubts, then why?
It’s something that Suguru told me that night.
Mahoro?
Maybe we should take in that girl and look after her.
The truth is, you want to help her, too, right?
Well, yes, but…
Hey, Mahoro?
What role is Vesper playing in this conflict?
They…
Well, they…
They act as a deterrent so the war with the aliens doesn’t get out of control.
And to lay a foundation for both sides to learn to understand one another one day…
…and take each other by the hand and walk towards a single future.
So that means they won’t take sides?
Yes. At present, both are designated as the enemy.
But that’s… That’s too sad!
But it’s a mission that someone has to undertake…
…to keep the light of hope from being extinguished.
I understand just how terrifying the organization called Management is…
…because of how reluctant you’ve been to tell me about them.
As well as how dangerous it is to have something…
…from that organization in this house.
But if we turned our backs on that girl who betrayed them,
we’d lose something we absolutely have to protect as human beings.
We can’t go around calling her 370, so… Let me think…
Why don’t we call her Minawa Ando?
Ando?
Maybe having her pose as your little sister is overdoing it.
Suguru… Thank you.
I’m a warrior of Vesper.
If all that’s good in my heart were overwhelmed by suspicion,
I’d become the same as the Management.
But I’m well aware of how sentimental all that sounds.
Which is why I have a favor to ask of you both.
If anything happens to me… Please protect Suguru together.
I owe you one, so I give you my word.
I will fulfill my vow as a warrior.
Sheesh, what a showoff.
As for me, no matter what happens,
…it’s my duty to protect you and Suguru.
So don’t talk to me about what-ifs.
Thank you, Slash.
Aw, cut it out. You’re embarrassing me.
Suguru, Minawa, it’s dinnertime!
— Coming! — Coming, coming, coming!
You went and invited yourself over again.
Whew, I made it in time!
Oh, that looks good!
Please eat as much as you want.
Sukiyaki, sukiyaki, you’re so delicious…
Yum!
What should I put in next?
What is it, Suguru?
I-It’s nothing.
You’d better eat quick, or I’ll eat all the meat!
It’s good.
There! Got the meat!
Hey! The vegetables are good, too, so you have to eat those, too!
Better grab some meat, too, Minawa, or you’ll become like your big sister.
Right.
— Suguru Misato — Mahoro Ando, Minawa Ando
Huh? And what would you mean by that?!
All right!
Yatta!
Now it’s our turn.
Watashitachi no deban desu.
You bet!
Kitto!
We’re gonna get things jumping.
…osawagase wo shichaimasu.
Everybody!
Minna!
How are you feeling tonight?
Konya no kibun wa doudai?
If you!
Zutto!
Have a problem, just tell us.
…kujou atta nara oshiete.
That’s right,
Sou yo,
…small or big,
…chiisakute mo…
…it doesn’t matter.
…ookikutemo ii no.
Just push ‘em up and peace will come!
Yosete agete, heiwa ga kuru no!
Are big ones really better?
Ookii no hou ga ii no deshou ka?
Go, go, stick your chest out!
Yuke, yuke, mune wo hatte!
When you fall down, just laugh!
Koronjatta toki wa warae!
If you worry about every little thing,
Arekore ni ki ni shitara,
…you can’t live your life.
…ikite wa yukenai.
It’s tough to be a girl!
Onna no ko wa taihen!
It sure is.
Hontou ni taihen desu.
Lots of things make it tough,
Iroiro taihen dakedo,
…but just sing and you’ll be happy!
…utaeba shiawase yo!
Yay!
Satellite Poem.
The empty classroom at dusk.
Sparkling light floods in and gently wraps me in its warmth.
The wind blows in firmly and carries me into the sky.
Here, there is peace. Here, there is warmth.
Here are the supple bonds I formed with my students.
The empty classroom at dusk.
When tomorrow comes, I wonder if I will form new bonds?
Ah, once again I will be able to feel my purpose in life as a teacher, won’t I?
Depending on who you ask, there seem lots of people…
who fret about things in life both big and small.
However, that sort of thing goes in and out of fashion depending on the era.
One person may love strawberries, while another loves watermelons.
Likes and dislikes depend on individual taste, so why not just leave it at that?
So, Mahoro, don’t let it bother you so much, okay?
Hey, Mahoro! Where are you going?!
Mahoro!