Chapter 52: The Search For Something Lost, Part 1

Kaitani is trying to recover her lost memories.

### Relationship Evolution

Yui, when she learns of Kaitani's memory loss, wants to help her any way that she can. This presents quite the opportunity for an intimate relationship between the two girls.

THE SEARCH FOR SOMETHING LOST, PART 1

CHAPTER 52 OF THE MANGA

(Part 2 of Yui Furumi's Romantic Inclinations Story Arc)

## Previously

Because Yui Furumi comes from an extremely wealthy family, and has grown up protected and isolated, Yui has not had many times when she could interact with other, ordinary teenagers of her own age. That changed when she joined the Maho Shoujo Club at school, and began socializing with the other members. She 'took a fancy' to male Minami, and asked him to take her on a 'fake date', just to see what it was like to be alone and having fun with a teen boy. On that date, Yui seemed to begin to display, mostly hidden until now, her personal romantic feelings. Yet, she is finding that she is romantically attracted to girls, too ! Therefore, when Kaitani suffers from a memory loss, Yui is eager to help her, as well as to become closer to her as a friend, and possibility with a romantic motive.

## Chapter Overview

A cute, pretty teenage girl, wearing the female school uniform, is wandering around the campus of the high school in a daze. She comes upon the Maho Shoujo Club, and upon entering the clubroom, tells everyone that she has lost her memory. The girl is told that her name is Kaitani Zakurow. Yet she is actually Akira Asaba in female mode. Kaitani goes to leave, when the club manager, Yui Furumi, invites Kaitani to stay at her home, at least until she regains her memory of where she lives. That evening, in the luxury home of Yui, Kaitani is treated as an honored guest, with a sumptious dinner, and a hot bath afterward with Yui in her hot springs style bath. As the two girls bathe together in the huge bathing pool, they come to know each other much better, with Yui finding out that she has covert romantic vibes for Kaitani. Kaitani, for her part, experiences for the first time what a loving and caring girl can give to another girl to help and encourage her. Emotions are running high as the two girls explore the realtionships and shipping that can occure between girls who are romantically attracted to one another.

## This Chapter's Story

One school morning, Naoya takes note of something very rare and unusual. He goes over to Minami's desk to get his take on it. Naoya points to Akira Asaba's empty desk, and remarks that he is absent today. Why, he won an award for being 100% in attendance for all the years of middle school. What is keeping him from school today, such that he has apparently broken his attendance record for this year of high school ? Minami states that he has no idea.

Meanwhile, a cute teenage high school girl is at an unfamiliar place, wondering if she is supposed to go to school today ? By the early afternoon, she has dressed in her female school uniform, and is wandering the halls of the high school, trying to recall why she was supposed to be here at school ? Her mind continues to draw mostly blank reactions to her movements and experiences. Soon, the end of the school classroom day is announced by the bell, and the students either prepare to go home, or go to their various club activities. The lost girl comes upon the sign for the Maho Shoujo Club (MSG), and that triggers a vague notion that she should be here at this time of the day. So, she slides open the door and steps inside the Clubroom.

Already in the Clubroom are President Chiyoko Teruto, Club Manager Yui Furumi, and members Karin Saku and Karii Maki (Minami Maki in female mode). Nobody has transformed to their battle maiden costumes, so all are still in their school uniforms (As his custom, as soon as Minami enters the Clubroom, he always immediately changes from male to female to become Karii.). The shy, timid, and frightened girl presents herself to the club members, but says nothing, as she trembles with worry and apprehension. Karii instantly knows who this cute, but scared girl is---she is Kaitani Zakurow (Akira Asaba, who now not just cross-dresses, but has the ability to transform into an anatomically correct teenage girl). The troubled girl, after a period of silence, finally speaks in a soft and regretful voice. She says that she has lost her memory, and does not know who she is or what she is supposed to do.....

Kaitani relates to the group what has happened to her up until now. She was somewhere, not even knowing her correct name, but can't recall where that place was. Yet she had a strange prompt to dress in her female school uniform and come to school. Once there, she had a vague recollection of being in the Clubroom sometime in the past. Hence, she is here. She implores the group for any information they may have about her, and to tell her. Anything at all ! Karii casually remarks that your name is, "Kaitani Zakurow". Chiyoko adds that you told us one time that was a fake name, and not your real name. Beyond this, we don't know very much more about you. "Please, whatever bits of further information is greatly appreaciated.", implores Kaitani. Chiyoko continues, saying that you have introduced yourself to us as, "Maniacal Girl". Your relationship with us was hostile and combative. In fact, you have engaged us in physical fighting, with you appearing to win almost all of the time. Karii concludes, mentioning that we don't know much about you at all, because you were always vague and mysterious about yourself.

With a disappointed look on her face, Kaitani thanks everyone for their help, and states that she is going to roam the school campus to try and find any more clues that may trigger her mind and memory. She goes to leave, however, Yui calls after her and inquires if she knows where she lives, or can recall a place to stay ? "NO!", bluntly remarks Kaitani. Therefore, Yui invites Kaitani to stay at her home, at least until you remember where you live ! Karii pulls Yui aside, and asks her if she knows what she is doing ? Yui replies that she can't leave Kaitani alone and helpless. But she is the "Maniacal Girl" ! That may be, reasons Yui, but Kaitani has told me in the past that the two of us are not combatants. Kaitani is safest with me, instead of with any of the other Club members. Besides, helping a person in need is one of the core principles of being a Miracle Girl, is it not ? Yui comes over to where Kaitani is, as Kaitani modestly remarks that she would not want to be a burden or trouble to you, Yui. Yui replies that her home is quite big and spacious, so there is nothing to worry about. So it's settled, right ? Yeah, I guess, quips Kaitani.

Kaitani stares up at the huge mansion that is in front of her. The home is not just 'big', but is gargantuan, a virtual full-sized royal palace ! Yui welcomes her to the Furumi Family Home. Inside, Kaitani is being socially stiff and formal. Yui requests that the two of them drop the formalities, and address one another by their first names (a sign of intimacy between friends and lovers). This Kaitani immediately does. Yui leads Kaitani, as the two walk single file past many young adult females dressed in maid outfits. Yui casually tells one of the maids that this girl (Kaitani) is an honored guest, and to take care of all her wants and needs. The maid bows in respect of the request, then leads Kaitani to a guest room, wherein Kaitani is asked to change clothes, and is outfitted in a pretty princess gown.

After being led to a reception room, Kaitani meets up with Yui, who also has changed out of her school uniform and into an adorable white short-sleeved blouse and a mini-skirt. Yui offers that if Kaitani likes to wear the princess gown, that she will give it to her. Kaitani quickly, yet respectfully, declines. Rin, the overseer of all the maids, comes in to announce that dinner is ready. At a huge banquet table, the two girls sit across from one another and enjoy a sumptuous meal of steak and all the trimmings. Yui mentions that their private chef is 'top-notch'.

After the dinner is done, and the table is cleared, Rin asks Yui if she is ready for her bath ? Yui nonchalantly mentions that she is, plus ***Kaitani will be joining me for her bath, too***! That remark takes Kaitani quite by surprise. The bathing area is like an indoor hot springs pool, about half the size of a recreational swimming pool. A shy, timid, and very apprehensive Kaitani comes out of the changing room holding up only a towel in front of her to cover her. Yui is already in the warm water of the pool. Silently, Kaitani tries to reassure herself that the both of them are anatomically correct girls, so what is there to be worried about ?

Kaitani slowly and tenderly enters the hot springs style bathing pool a little ways away from Yui. Both girls begin washing themselves, as Kaitani remains apprehensive and uneasy. After a while, Yui casually, yet slowly and deftly approaches Kaitani, offering to wash her back. Not knowing how to react to such intimacy, Kaitani protests, yet allows Yui to proceed. Yui remarks how soft, creamy, delicate, and pretty Kaitani's skin is. This only heightens Kaitani's perturbed and edgy state of mind. Continuing, Yui confides to Kaitani that she has been wondering if the two of us could be friends; actually a little more than ordinary friends. Could we be Shoujo Ai / Yuri friends (girl-with-girl friends with light, fun romance between us)? Kaitani extols that she has a vague feeling that you, Yui, and the other girls in the club, have been in the past been treated by me as unwelcome antagonists. Having seen that very thing happen during club activities, Yui, nevertheless, points out that she, Yui, does not think that you, Miss Dark Lord, are really a 'bad girl' at heart. You just get too excited over trivial and mundane things. When we first met in the Clubroom, you gave me the impression that you, as the Maniacle Girl, were a very scary person. Yet over the time that we have known one another, you have gradually shown to me a different and more pleasant side to your personality. The day that you did the cosplay, and won a Gold Medal, you displayed a cute and honest side to yourself, Miss Dark Lord, despite being embarrassed and uneasy all during the cosplay competition (see Chapter 50).

Kaitani wonders out loud if she really did show a kind, fun, and likeable side to her personality? If so, that would be a 'first' for her, to have shared fun and good times with you, Yui, and the others. Responding, Yui states that she has come to like you, Kaitani, or rather, she has begun to feel mild, pleasurable, and light romantic feelings toward you. That is why I wanted to be kind and helpful to you, while you are suffering from your memory loss. "Thank you...", remarks Kaitani, who has never had a close and intimate friend. "You know...I think that I would like to be close friends with you, too, Yui-chan".

By the time that the two girls are finished with their baths, they have been able to get to know each other reasonably well. As they go to exit the hot springs bath pool, Yui suggests that the two of them have a sleepover tonight. This since you, Kaitani, still can't remember where you live. Kaitani, quite embarrassed by the offer, nevertheless, accepts the kindness of Yui to let her stay overnight, and agrees to do so.

## An Unofficial, Non-canon, Dojinshi-style Alternate Ending to Chapter 52

Alternate Ending by PrincessAquos (text has been paraphrased)

(Preface to the Alternate Ending---
Kaitani slowly and tenderly enters the hot springs style bathing pool a little ways away from Yui. Both girls begin washing themselves, as Kaitani remains apprehensive and uneasy. After a while, Yui casually, yet slowly and deftly, approaches Kaitani, offering to wash her back. Not knowing how to react, Kaitani protests, yet allows Yui to proceed. Yui remarks how soft, creamy, delicate, and pretty Kaitani's skin is. This only heightens Kaitani's perturbed and edgy state of mind.)

Kaitani tries to alleviate her nerviousness by asking a question of Yui. Since you called me a 'Maniacle Girl', does that imply that you are a 'Maho Girl' yourself ? Yui smiles, replying that she is only the Club Manager, and has no desire to be an actual Maho Girl herself. Why do you feel that way ? Although Kaitani begins blushing a deep red with abject embarrassment, she nevertheless points out that being a Maho Girl could be a lot of fun. Just then, for some unexplained reason, Kaitani feels her heart begin pounding away like a tom tom drum. Yui remarks that it is expected of her to uphold the family name and reputation, therefore, she is content to admire the Maho Girls from 'the sidelines'. Yet, that can be fun, too ! Kaitani looks toward the sparkling water of the bathing pool, and replies that she guesses that being from a wealthy family can have it's downsides, too, huh ? Yeah, offers Yui !

Yui goes on to say that social encounters are very interesting. Every day she learns a lot from the other Club members; I'm especially interested in you, Kaitani-chan. Sometimes I feel very fortunate, in that I can ask and received vurtually anything materially that I want, yet sometimes I feel very lonely and alone, like I am missing out on the fun, excitement, and carefree spirit that other teenagers seem to have. Yui finishes scrubbing and rinsing Kaitani's back, turns from standing in the water behind her, to facing her, smiling ever so sweetly at her. Seeing Yui's subtile and covert show of affection toward her, Kaitani's heart changes from the drumbeat to that of the vortex of a whrillwind storm of confusion regarding her feelings. She has never felt even the most remote sense of romantic vibes from another girl, ever ! Yet....just now....girl with girl.....Yui is so close to me ! Kaitani's heart feels like it will explode any moment ! "Yui-chan....", is all that she can squeak out.

Kaitani begins to quiver; whether it is in ecstasy and passion, or in pain and remorse, she can not tell. Not knowing the internal conflict wreaking havoc in Kaitani's mind, heart, and spirit right now, Yui delicately strokes Kaitani's cheek with the palm of her hand. She then runs her hand across Kaitani's shoulder and gently caresses her arm, ending at her wrist. Suddenly, Yui, in a burst of pleasurable romantic emotion, tenderly hugs Kaitani.

"Wha....what are you....doing....?", exclaims a very intense Kaitani, as waves of fondness begin to wash over her, as she can feel Yui-chan's breasts pressing against her own modest boobs, as well as Yui's head resting on her shoulder. "St...stop....please....I....I....beg you....", as Kaitani is bearly able to speak, her mind flooded over with her first taste of awakening infatuation. Finally realizing Kaitani's disquieting restlessness, Yui releases her embrace, and taking Kaitani's shaky hands into her own, sincerely apologizes for not recognizing Kaitani's unfamiliarity and sensitive nature regarding the interest and attention from another girl. Yui goes on to beg for forgiveness.

Backing away in the water from close proximity to Kaitani, Yui could see that her face was so beet red with genuine embarrassment, that she had not noticed that Kaitani's nose was slowly bleeding. Kaitani, for her part, felt that her mind was in a hot air baloon, rising up higher and higher, through clouds of pure pleasure. Her breathing was shaky and irregular. She silently tells herself that she does not know why she is acting so ungainly giddy around Yui. The two friends silently stare at one another for a while, until Kaitani's breathing and composure become somewhat stabilized. Kaitani remarks that it was so sweet of you, Yui, to want to care for me like that. I've never had anyone express that kind of concern and devotion toward me. Yui silently thinks to herself; dare it be called light romance ? Noticing tears forming in Yui's big, expressive eyes, Kaitani's gaze is locked onto Yui, as if Kaitani were peering right into her heart and soul. Suddenly, a thought crossed Kaitani's feverish mind, a thought that potentually could bring both the height of estatic pleasure, and the sorrowful depths of pain---

***I....I think I want to kiss Yui-chan......? ! ? !***

With supreme effort, Kaitani had to repress and dismiss that wonderful thought. We can't do that, after all, we are both girls.....?!? Instead, Kaitani ventures another thought, also full of pleasure. She softly calls out---

"Yui-chan...?"

"Yes, Kaitani-chan...?, responds Yui.

"I think that you would make a wonderful Maho Shoujo Girl...."

Yui seemed surprised, but offered the same aspiring smile as before. She acknowledges to Kaitani---

"I think you would be a marvelous one, too !

(The End, of the Alternate Story Ending)

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