Author's Note: This is a rewrite/edit of a story I posted years ago under the pseudonym Private K. I no longer remember my email/password combination to log into that account. :c Sad right? Nevertheless, I have a new account so I decided to bring a new version to the story! This was always my favorite story I was working on and I hope you enjoy it! I'm working on editing the chapters and then for those who may have come across it in the past, I will be adding Chapter 10 finally!

Alright now for more technical stuff; I don't own TMM and I'm not claiming to either. I use some lyrics from various artists and I don't own those either. Enjoy nya~

Chapter 1 "The Imperfect World"

One Saturday afternoon, the brilliant sun shone into the room of a fifteen year old green haired girl causing her to walk over to her curtains and close them. The girl's room was now pitch black as she walked over to her plush covered bed and sat down curling up with a pillow. No more than two years had passed since the final battle with Deep Blue had occurred. Ichigo and Masaya had both survived the final battle and everything seemed perfect. Despite this, deep in this girl's heart everything was not perfect. Fifteen year old Midorikawa Retasu had been locked in her room for a week with little to eat and hardly any sleep.

In a perfect world
This could never happen
In a perfect world
You'd still be here
And it makes no sense
I could just pick up the pieces
But to you
This means nothing
Nothing at all

Shirogane Ryou had went off to America to investigate with Akasaka Keiichiro what seemed like years ago to Retasu. The green haired girl had not gone with the other mews to bid farewell to the two guys the week before. She could not face Ryou, afraid that she would let out her secret. Ever since Retasu had met Ryou she could not deny that she had felt a certain fondness towards him. She blushed frequently when she was around him and she felt as if her heart was about to burst from her chest. Only in her dreams would Retasu be able to tell the blonde haired seventeen year old how she felt. In the past whenever she came close to telling him, she would always choke and the words would remain locked within her.

Retasu was truly in horrible condition. No matter how hard she tried, the young blonde would not escape her thoughts nor the feeling of how much she had missed him. Days seemed like months to Retasu as she sat in her lonely room and cried on her pillows and plush toys. Boxes of Kleenex were disappearing as though some plague had hit the Midorikawa household. Her family was beginning to worry about her health as they tried to cheer Retasu up, but the best they could do was get her to stop crying for a few minutes at a time.

A quiet knock sounded on the door as the young teenager slowly lifted her head from her green pillow to gaze in the direction of the door. Before she was able to head over to the door, it opened on its own revealing a bright strawberry haired girl with concerned chocolaty brown eyes. The girl frowned as she looked into Retasu's teary sapphire eyes and then down at the tear stains on her cheeks.

"Retasu, the girls and I very worried about you." Ichigo took in Retasu's appearance and it only confirmed the feeling she and the other mews had been feeling. "We haven't heard from you since Shirogane and Akasaka-san left for America. We have been trying to get a hold of you, but every time I called your cellular phone there was no answer." The now fifteen year old Momomiya Ichigo stated as she slowly opened the green curtains in the room allowing the sun to once again engulf the space.

"Gomen nasai Ichigo-san. I have not been up for doing much ever since Shirogane-san left for America." The green haired teen apologized as she hugged her green tear covered pillow.

"Retasu you have got to do something before you really hurt yourself. I have heard that you have not eaten in a week. Your mother also says that you do not go to school or do anything besides sit up in your bedroom. Retasu this is not healthy for you. Come and get dressed, I am going to take you out for some fun." Ichigo smiled as she attempted to pull Retasu off of her bed. The girl looked extremely fragile and it only increased the strawberry girl's concern.

"Arigato Ichigo-san; although, I do not think that I am up for going out just yet." Retasu replied as she stood up and looked at Ichigo. Her friend's concern was apparent from her body language. Despite knowing how concerned her friends were for her health, the teenager could not bring herself to forget the thoughts plaguing her mind.

"Oh come on Retasu you need to have some fun now and then. Shirogane and Akasaka-san are coming back in a week. There is no way I'm going to let you sit here in your room for an entire week and sob over Shirogane. As soon as he comes back you can tell him how you feel. I'm going to take you to the beach for some fun!" Ichigo smiled as shed tugged at Retasu. There was no way the girl was going to take no for an answer.

"Ichigo-san I have told you over and over again, I am not going to tell Shirogane-san how I feel." Retasu blushed as she looked at the ground while Ichigo continued to tug on her arm. "If I were to tell Shirogane-san how I felt about him things would become awkward between us if he does not feel the same about me. Therefore it is for the best if I keep quiet and do not tell Shirogane-san how I feel." Retasu replied as she looked up at one of her best friends.

In a perfect world
This could never happen
In a perfect world
You'd still be here
And it makes no sense
I could just pick up the pieces
But to you
This means nothing
Nothing at all

"Retasu… You are going to kill yourself inside one day you know that right? Your feelings will tear you apart if you never let them out and tell him how you feel…" Ichigo responded as she stopped tugging on Retasu's arm. Her warm chocolate eyes peered into her friend's dull, tear drained eyes. "Anyways today is a day for fun! Let's forget about that jerk Shirogane and enjoy our weekend off of working at Café Mew Mew!" Ichigo exclaimed as she began to run and turned to Retasu. "Besides Minto, Purin, Zakuro-san, and Aoyama-kun are waiting for us at the park!" She winked.

Retasu let out a soft giggle for the first time in what seemed like ages to her. She then changed into more presentable clothes and walked downstairs. Going outside into the world still did not interest Retasu; nevertheless, her friends would not cease worrying if she did not attempt for their sake. Even though she was still drowning inside, the teenager could not drag her friends down with her. When she reached the bottom of the stairs Retasu turned to her mother and noticed how sick with worry she had become. How long had her parents appeared so tired and concern ridden? Had she placed that additional stress upon them? A frown found the girl's features as she noticed her mother's gentle smile. "I will be going now."

The bright sunlight left Retasu blind for a moment as she looked at Ichigo who was jogging in place ready to go. The girl had to admit that she had missed her friends in the past week; however she just couldn't motivate herself to leave her house. She took in a deep breath of the fresh air and smiled lightly. "I haven't been outside in forever." Just leaving her home brought some sense of comfort to the teenage girl. Perhaps this was what she had needed. It was with that thought that Retasu turned to look at her chipper friend. There were times when it appeared as though Ichigo's bubbly, energetic attitude became infectious.

"More of a reason for us all to go out and have fun today!" Ichigo smiled as she skipped along the sidewalk and looked at her green haired friend. "We are going to eat loads of food today and just hang out like teenagers should! Zakuro-san got the day off and has no meetings so we can all just relax and have a good time!"

"Arigato Ichigo-san, this truly was a great idea I am feeling better already." Retasu admitted as the two girls continued their way towards the park.

Seventeen year old Ryou Shirogane lay on the hotel bed in America as he looked at the ceiling. He took in a deep breath as he exhaled slowly and closed his bright blue eyes. "It would seem that the Mew Mew mission is not fully complete then is it Keiichiro?" The blond asked the brunette who was looking out the large glass window.

"It would seem so Ryou. The aliens may have saved their home planet using the power of the Mew Aqua, but from what I have found out through research is that an unordinary comet has crashed into the alien planet." The twenty-one year old brunette explained.

Ryou looked at the ceiling and thought hard and long about the e-mail he had received from Ichigo early that morning.

Shirogane,

Gomen to bother you while you are off in America; however, I needed to know when you are coming back to Tokyo. Not like I care or anything, but I need to tell the girls when we have to work at the café again.

Ichigo

Ryou thought about the e-mail and he looked at the ceiling. "I know that there is something up. Ichigo said that she needed to tell the others when they needed to work, but I remember telling them that once we returned to Tokyo we would get a hold of them." Ryou said to himself as he noticed that Keiichiro was looking at him. "You know it is impolite to stare."

"Gomen Ryou it was just you were thinking out loud once again. Do you care to share what is going through your mind, Ryou?" Keiichiro questioned as he sat down in the computer chair and crossed his legs.

"I don't know Keiichiro, it is just the e-mail I received from Ichigo is puzzling me. She asked when we were returning so she could tell the girls when to expect to work once again." Ryou explained as he sat up and faced Keiichiro.

"What is the matter with that Ryou? They are just curious when they will have to work once more." Keiichiro replied looking at the younger blond.

"It is just that I told the girls before we left that I would get in touch with them and let them know. When I told them that none of them made a fuss or asked why I couldn't tell them and now suddenly Ichigo asked." Ryou explained as he looked at Keiichiro.

"Maybe something has come up and she was going to make plans and was uncertain if she would have to work. Do not think too hard about it Ryou." Keiichiro responded as her turned and looked at his computer.

For some unknown reason inside the pit of his stomach nerves were tightening as if to symbolize that something was not alright with his super ladies back in Tokyo. "I just hope everything is fine…" Ryou whispered under his breath as he turned to the ceiling once more.

Purin smiled and jumped on Retasu as she looked up at the green haired teen. "Purin missed you Retasu-oneechan na no da!" The now twelve year old blonde shouted as she looked at the older girl. "You scared me no da! I thought I would never see you again na no da!"

Being around her friends did bring some comfort and relief from the troubling feelings inside her body. Retasu smiled gently as she looked at the young blonde. "Purin-chan you know I would never do that. You are my friend I would have to see you sometime." She smiled tapping the girl on the shoulder. "Besides I am here now and that is all that matters correct?"

"It is good to see that you are out and well, Retasu. You had everyone concerned even Oneesama. Isn't that correct Oneesama?" Minto questioned as she turned to the tall seventeen year old.

"Yes Minto that is correct. I was concerned about you Retasu. You are not the type to lock yourself away from the world. It is very relieving to see that you are out and enjoying yourself." Zakuro replied as she looked at Retasu. Despite the fact that most of the time the older teen gave off the impression she was cold and did not need others in her life, the mews had softened the lone wolf. Seeing Retasu struggle ached Zakuro and she yearned to assist her friend in whatever way she could.

"See Retasu? We were all worried about you." Ichigo replied nudging Retasu with her elbow.

"Well now that Ichigo and Retasu are here how about we all have some fun?" Masaya smiled as he began to walk.

"We are all right behind you Aoyama-kun!" Ichigo smiled as she linked arms with the now fifteen year old boy. The group then headed off towards the beach to enjoy the time in the warm sun.

Retasu walked a bit behind everyone else as she looked at her surroundings and noticed all the happy people out wandering around Tokyo. She let out a soft sigh as she looked into the sky and watched as some clouds slowly moved.

Retasu POV

It sure is a beautiful day out today, but for some reason I just cannot seem to enjoy myself. Ichigo-san was right you have to just forget about your feelings right now or this is going to tear you apart inside. I just wish that I could let Shirogane-san know how I felt about him. Every time I try to tell him how I feel I end up choking and getting embarrassed. Oh what are you going to do?

End Retasu's POV

The group laughed as Purin was making monkey noises and jumping around being her normal hyper self. Masaya let go of Ichigo's hand as he fell behind the girls and ended up walking next to Retasu who had become quiet. "What is the matter Midorikawa-san?" Masaya questioned in a whisper as he looked at the green haired girl.

Retasu's sapphire eyes met Masaya's chocolaty brown ones. "Aoyama-san there is nothing the matter why would you ask something like that?" Retasu forced a smile as she looked at Masaya.

"Now who are you trying to convince by saying nothing is the matter? Me or you, Midorikawa-san?" Masaya questioned. "It is none of my business what is the matter, however you should not let it bother you. Just forget about anything that you have on your mind and enjoy today. You are out one a sunny and beautiful day with your friends. No aliens or Chimera Anima to worry about, everything is perfect." Masaya smiled.

Retasu nodded despite the fact she was still hesitant when it came to fully allowing herself to let go. "You are right I should forget everything that is on my mind and just enjoy today." She smiled. "Everything is…" Retasu paused then said a little softer. "Perfect."

In a perfect world
This could never happen
In a perfect world
You'd still be here
And it makes no sense
I could just pick up the pieces
But to you
This means nothing
Nothing at all

"There you go Retasu now come on have some fun." Masaya smiled shoving Retasu up into the crowd of teens as the smiled and hugged her. Her friends were trying their hardest to support her. Being surrounded by such a warmhearted group of individuals was comforting for a teenager suffering from her own inner battles. Retasu couldn't help but smile and laugh. Purin tripped over the cement and laugh saying she was acting like Ichigo. The group joined in laughter as Ichigo ran after her. It seemed as though her friends were full of energy and to any outsider looking in it was the perfect scene. Nevertheless Retasu knew deep down, nothing in her world would ever be perfect

Author's Note: So there is the edited/revised chapter one! I hope you liked it! Hopefully you will want to continue reading. Expect Chapter 2 REAL soon. For the Future of the Earth, I'll keep writing nya~

Japanese Words and Meanings

Gomen nasai- Sorry

Arigato- Thank you

Nya/Nyan- Meow

Na No Da- Purin says it at the end of each sentence; a form of exclamation

Oneesama- Minto refers to Zakuro as Oneesama; this is a form of big sister but with a lot of respect

Oneechan- older sister

Oniichan- older brother