Waah! *waves hands* What I meant was that I wouldn't be updating any of my other fanfics! Waah! *waves arms again* Only fics that have been started after the beginning of April, 2003 will be continued, but I cannot guarantee that they will be finished. Just be sure to check the update dates.

By the way, to whoever it was who told me to watch episode "27": There is none. One season is 26 episodes. The story ended at 26. Whatever was after it was either inconsequential or was an OVA, and if I haven't seen it, I'm not going to write about it. Thanks. Have a nice day.

Chapter Four

Hideki stood frozen in place, his feet rooted to the floor. "Will Hideki marry Chi?" The persocom probably had no idea of the implications of her question. How could she?

Hideki slowly backed up, leaning against the wall. He loved Chi, that much was for sure. But she was a persocom. A special one, yes, a Chobit, yes... But marriage? He didn't even know if he could last a few years.

"I loved her more than anything." Manager Ueda's words echoed in his head. He did love Chi more than anything... Enough to marry her? Could he be that extreme? He had no idea how his family would react. What about those he knew? Shimbo, Miss Shimizu, Minoru?

"Hideki?" Chi asked meekly, slowly walking towards him. Hideki looked at her for a moment, unsure of what move to make next. She reached out, taking his hand in hers and twining their fingers together. She looked worried, and her adorable face was too much for him to resist.

He leaned forward, placing a light kiss on her lips. "Let's think about it," he said quietly, putting his arms around her middle. He lifted her up so his arms were around her back, and leaned against the wall. He lifted one leg, balancing her on it as he pressed her face to his shoulder. Chi wrapped her arms around his neck, letting her long, white-blonde hair cover the both of them.

They stayed that way for some time, until a sudden squeal interrupted them. Hideki's foot slipped on the opposite entryway wall, and both of them went toppling to the floor.

"Sumimasen!" Chi apologized. "I left the tea kettle on!" She quickly got to her feet, disappearing into the kitchen area. Hideki sat against the wall, his head in a whirl. He would just have to sit down and discuss it with her later.

It wasn't long before Chi had set out a plate of rice and fish wrapped in nori. She sat down at the table, watching Hideki eat; it made him nervous. "Chi," he asked, "did you get any new books from Hibiya-san?" She shook her head. "How long did it take you to read the three books that she gave you two days ago?"

"Approximately four hours," she replied. Hideki widened his eyes.

"Were they good books?" Chi smiled and nodded.

"Oh yes! They were very sweet," she replied, her face seeming to light up. Hideki raised his eyebrows. Maybe he would just have to take a look at those books of hers. "How was work tonight, Hideki?"

Hideki sighed. "It was a disaster, actually." At Chi's worried expression, he waved his hands. "I just got some beer in my eyes and tripped once or twice," he assured her. She smiled, until she realized what he had said.

"Oh no, Hideki... You should go take a bath. You may have hurt your eyes, and it will help relax you," she said. Hideki blinked. She had never recommended a remedy like that before. And how would she know the benefits of baths?

"That sounds like a good idea, actually. I think I'll do that right now. The meal was wonderful, Chi," he announced. Chi smiled widely, taking the plate to the sink. Hideki got up, slouching as he walked out of the main room into the bathroom.

Hideki sat on the toilet, crossing his legs on the fluffy seat cover as he turned on the water. Steam soon began to rise from the rapidly filling tub, and he climbed out of his dirty clothes. He would have to go shopping for some new items soon, because all of his shirts and pants were covered in holes and dirt. He rarely got a chance to wash them, but Chi had learned quickly how to take them to the laundromat. It was just a matter of bringing up the issue.

When he decided that the water had risen high enough, Hideki turned off the faucet and slowly climbed into the tub. He let out a sigh as he felt his muscles ease into the hot water that surrounded him. He didn't hear the door quietly open, or a pair of light feet walk across the steam-filled room towards him.

He did notice, of course, when Chi climbed into the tub, completely devoid of clothing.