Fluffy white clouds slowly floated against the sky. It was a warm autumn morning, although it hardly felt like autumn at all. The trees hadn't begun to change into their amber and golden September clothes and it was still warm enough that people didn't need to cover up as much. Still, some of the trees in the park had already begun to shed their foliage, which made Ichigo's job even harder. She brushed a lock of her red hair out of the was and looked up at the sky.

It had been a year since Ichigo and the other mew mews had saved Tokyo, and ultimately, the world from Deep blue. The battle had been very hard for Ichigo, but she got through it with the help of her friends. Not to mention the aliens Kish, Pie and Tart. Ichigo sometimes wondered if they had made it back safely or if they were ok. She hoped they were.

'Ichigo! Stop day dreaming and get to work! You know that you can't afford to dawdle,' said the voice of Mint Aizawa. She was standing at the doorway of Cafe Mew Mew, holding a cup of tea. Every hour of the day was tea time for Mint.

'Oh, and I suppose you can?' Ichigo replied, giggling. By now, Ichigo and Mint had gotten used to each others quirks. Mint smiled and walked over too Ichigo.

'Did you remember to check the mail today?' she asked.

'Err...Oops?' Ichigo admitted sheepishly as she turned and went to open the mailbox. There was only one letter in the box, and it was encased in a delicate white envelope. Ichigo brought it over to Mint, opened it and began to read:

'Dear Miss Ichigo Momomiya,

You have been randomly chosen from many other students from your grade who have been exceptional last term to go with five of you're closest friends to Paris. You and you're friends will be flying to the world's fashion capital to an all expense payed shopping spree and stay at the city of lights. This is a one in a life time offer from your school and you would miss out if you did not accept. Parents/guardians should not worry as the trip will be completely chauffeured by responsible and fully qualified teachers and assistants.

Details and tickets are enclosed'

Ichigo stared at what she had read and then looked at Mint.

'We're going to Paris!!!' They squealed. In a fit of jubilation, the two girl rushed into the cafe and began spreading the cheer. Ichigo told Lettuce and and Pudding who were chatting at the counter and Mint went to find Zakuro. Soon all of them were celebrating with victory dances and squeals, which drew the attention of their boss, Ryou Shirogane.

'Hey!!! What's all this noise for?!' Ryou yelled, throwing the cafe into silence. The mews stared at Ryou as if he was disturbing some sort of sacred gathering.

'Well, for your information,' Ichigo announced, holding the letter up, 'We, yes us, have been invited by my school to go on an all expensed trip to Paris!!! What do you have to say to that, Mr Shirogane?'

Ryou stared at the proud look on Ichigo's face. Then, he slowly walked up to her and flicked her nose.

'Ow!! That hurt!!'

It was evening. The cafe had long since closed and the mew mews had left to tell their families about their trip to Paris. Ryou stood outside staring at the red sky.

Keiichiro, his child hood friend came to stand by him.

'So now what happens?' He said quietly. 'What's you're plan if something happens while their away?'

Ryou turned to his friend.

'I guess we'll just have to find replacements.'