"There are? What are they like?" Nodoka asked, sounding rather interested.
"Well, the eldest is Kasumi, and it seems that she is basically a very dutiful young woman. Very high marks in the domestic arena, as she's basically has taken over running the house. But she's not all that confrontational, and can be polite and friendly to anyone that she meets. Attractive and demure."
"Sounds good."
Doctor Mizuno gave a thoughtful nod. "If we were to bring her in, she could be a good influence. But what about the other two."
"Nabiki is next, age wise, and she's the 'brains' of the family. Very intelligent, though not as high, grade wise, as Ami."
"My daughter does have a lot of talent in that arena."
"Yes, but she is more of an academic. According to the information, Nabiki Tendo is more... earthy. She's someone who has a great organizational mind, and does have some skill in... handling people."
"Both good and bad," commented another of the wives.
A third one nodded. "She'd need to take advantage of things properly. And they could use a skilled planner...."
"She is that," the nurse said, bringing up an image of the girl in question.
Nodoka looked over Nabiki's figure and smiled brightly. "Looks like she could give me lots of grandchildren...."
"Ah... yes...."
"There is a third one, isn't there?" asked one of the co-wives. "What about her?"
"Yes, Akane Tendo. She is a problem."
"What? How so?"
"It isn't her quickness to anger, or anything like that. It seems that she is very popular with the male population that have met her. Except that one in particular is trying to force her to be his, and won't take her 'no' for an answer. Somehow, he brings out the ability to overcome the inborn submissiveness. But considering who we're talking about, that's not a surprise."
"Who is it?"
"Tatewaki Kuno."
When they heard the name, most of the women in the room winced, and the rest knew why they'd done it. Tatewaki Kuno was someone that was famous, and he knew it, though he didn't know just quite why. It was clear to any young man that he was a very necessary individual for the future of the human race. However, that only served to pump up his ego, as he was certain that his part of it was a vital piece of the entire project, and that his inclusion was a major concern of those running it. The fact that he was one among many didn't seem to register with him, and he was totally obsessed with the idea that he was expected to be breeding the new leaders of humanity. In fact, he was actually managing to turn women off, despite any of the work that those who had enslaved the planet had done, and some people now wondered if they really wanted to include his genetics into the future generations of humanity.
"That does sound rather troubling for her," the doctor commented, pressing a thumb to her lips. "What's her condition?"
"Trying to keep from becoming his wife. Apparently, he wants her to be his first, but she doesn't want anything of him. Akane is a martial artist, and has some talent in that area. That's something that she'd love to use on him. For his part, he's trying to use influence and cash to get her to be 'his'."
"Not so good for her."
The other women nodded in sympathy, while:
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