Chapter 42: Mahiro and the Gift of Memories

Mahiro can't afford any kind of gift for Mihari, so she suggests that the two of them spend time together and make some wonderful memories.

## Features of this Chapter

### Transition Development

Mahiro attends an amusement park as a girl, dressed as a girl, for the first time.

### Skills Learned

Mahiro comes to understand the wisdom of an ancient proverb, " There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving."

MAHIRO AND THE GIFT OF MEMORIES

CHAPTER 42 OF THE MANGA

## Previously

Ever since Mahiro was transformed from a debased, degraded male, to that of a 'fresh off the grill' female, her relationship with her Imouto (little sister, Mihari) has been an on again, off again series of ups and downs regarding how Mahiro was to adapt to being a teenage female. However, for the most part, the two siblings have gotten along well, considering that the relationship between Mahiro---the Hikko-NEET male---and Mihari, was practically nonexistent. Mihari never blatantly forced Mahiro to do anything, but being the 'genius and mad scientist' of the family, she 'knew her way around' just about anything that was to happen, or needed to happen, to female Mahiro. Ever so slowly, but with discernible progress, Mahiro had a well rounded 'makeover' of her personality and emotional/mental health. Whether she acknowledged it or not, nevertheless, Mahiro had a foundation to build upon in remaking them into, as Mihari would often call it, 'a decent human being'. That foundation being that Mahiro already had a female Gender Identity since birth, regardless of her perceived status of a male. Now all of this kindness and caring for Mahiro is about to be seen in what she does for Mihari's upcoming birthday. Something far more valuable than any material possession that Mahiro could have somehow obtained and given away .......

## This Chapter's Story

Mahiro is in her bedroom, trying to work out a sticky situation. Mihari's birthday is coming up next week, but she does not have very much money to buy a gift, or do much of anything, for that matter. Mahiro decides to do a freebee, like Asahi did (see Chapter 36), but decides against it. So cheep looking and impersonal! Next morning, walking to school with Kaede and Momiji, Mahiro is lost in deep thought regarding the dilemma of what to do about Mihari's birthday. Suddenly, Mahiro questions Momiji about her gift preferences, but ending with mixed results. Kaede picks up on the fact that Mahiro is in a quandary about Mihari's birthday. She suggests something that is not tangible, like doing something instead of only giving materially. 'Doing things together?', muses Mahiro.

A few days later, on the weekend before her birthday, Mahiro questions Mihari, who is reading a scientific journal in the front room, if she is free today? Not real busy! Great! Let's go play at the local Amusement Park! At the entrance booth of the amusement park, Mahiro orders up two adult tickets, but knowing that she can't pay for them. As surmised, Mihari offers to pay for the tickets, out of regard of the fact that Mahiro would even think of offering to come here (being a former recluse, see Chapter 3). However, this particular day has very low attendance, enough for Mihari to wonder about it. Mahiro is secretly glad there are few people here today. Mihari remembers that the last time she was in an amusement park was the day she graduated from elementary school. Mahiro says that she got lost, and cried her heart out. Really, speculates Mihari?

The two walk around for a while, just looking at what is available to see and do. Eventually, they stop for a snack at a concession bar. Sitting down at the outdoor table, Mihari wants to know if Mahiro has some sort of ulterior motive, like getting an anime collectable item or similar? No, no! Mahiro says it is nothing like that. Mahiro simply states that to make up for all the heartaches that she probably has given Mihari since transition, now is the time to make some good memories. That is why we will be together all day, doing things together as happy siblings should. Mihari understands, but says that it could have been better if Mahiro would have bankrolled the whole day. No chance of that happening, says Mahiro out loud.

So many things to see and do. Mahiro is measured to make sure that she is tall enough to ride one particular ride. Next, the two ride a sawmill log on a water course. They hit the Petting Zoo, where a sheep bites the cowlick of hair that is always standing up on top of Mahiro's head. At the shooting gallery, Mahiro shoots until she wins a plushie prize for Mihari (a video game freak at her best here). They repeatedly play the bumper cars. Mahiro wants to go into the Haunted House, but Mihari is totally against that. Mahiro rides a giant panda wheeled cart in Kiddy Land, as Mihari takes a picture with her iphone. In the late afternoon, the two break for ice cream cones, enjoying them on a wooden bench. Both siblings declare that they really enjoyed themselves today. Mihari asks if they hit all the Main Attractions? Mahiro checks the park map and declares that they did, except for the Video Game Center nearby.

After the ice cream is all licked, the two head inside the Game Center. Once inside, they come upon a self-service photo booth. Mahiro wants to take some pictures, to add to the memories of today. "Ara~ara (My,my)!" , offers Mihari, " You sure enjoy these photo booths (see Chapter 14)! Mahiro begins digging out several coins for the photo machine, saying that 400 Yen (~ $ 3.65 USD) is within her budget. Nonetheless, Mihari offers to pay. Mahiro blows her off, saying that she has to pay for some sort of gift for Mihari anyway. After the picture is taken, Mahiro electronically alters the picture to make it into a birthday card. She then presents it to Mihari. Mihari, when she see it, bursts out in copious tears. **Such memories are priceless !!!**

## Chapter Lookback

The most priceless memory saved from the trip to the amusement park---Mihari smiling!

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The Omake Chapter 42.5 Mini-Extra Pix for Chapter 42

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The Mangaka and/or the English translator placed the following artwork at the end of this chapter. The artwork seems to be for the covers of the various manga releases and publications of *My Brother is Done For.*

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The Mangaka comments on the progress that Mahiro has made from a worthless HikkoNEET, to one who wants to take her Onee-chan, Mihari, to the local amusement park.