For Ami, it was always a happy life to her, no matter what her circumstances were. She made sure to find the beauty in everything. You see Ami, did not have a family she was left at an orphanage when she was just a baby. The only cherished possession she owned was a handwritten note, that stated her name.
Despite this, she worked hard every day, always willing to help around the orphanage until she had finally been emancipated. This allowed Ami to use the money she earned, from working at Ouran Academy as a Gardner, to rent a small apartment in a complex. Although it was a change from sharing a room with three other children to a single room apartment, Ami loved every minute of the independence. It was as if the universe had confirmed her theory that despite everything she was capable of making it.
Her apartment complex was a two story building, with doors lining an outdoor walkway. She was in the smaller of the offered apartments, since it was just her and she only really needed a one-room rental. Most of the other tenants were hesitant to associate with her, seeing her as someone who had to be trouble with the upbringing she did. However, Ranka and Haruhi Fujioka saw the girl for you she was, a friend.
Ami was always quick to help carry groceries, ask you how you were, and do other odd jobs to assist you in anyway. Once it was clear that the girl was no threat the other tenants took a liking to her as well. Haruhi, despite what she would tell you when asked, wanted to help Ami out, so she encouraged Ami to take a scholarship exam with her for the elite Ouran Academy.
With endless hours of studying both girls were able to secure a spot in the prestigious academy for the rich and beautiful. This is where our story begins.