"*Cough* Cough* Ahem," I was trying to get onto that character of girly, happy Kaoru. And I was having a hard time. "Ahh~~ I feel so much better now." I giggled. This is going to be a long day. My hair, which was straightened, went to my shoulders, making me look more girly, the makeup, ugh... I don't even want to think about it. They dressed me up. I looked in the mirror, and it really looked like I grew up ever since last time.

"You look prettier than last time." Said Miyako.

"You also look more like a young adult." Said Momoko

"…Well its looks like I could beat Himeko this time." I said.

"I have one more thing to give you," Said Miyako. She was holding a clip, and it looked like a buttercup flower. "Here, this should help you."

"How?"

"It'll give you confidence. It would show that we're always with you at all times. Telling you not to worry." Said Momoko.

"Looks like it's time to start."

"Ok! I'm ready!" I said, "and Thank you for the snacks~ I appreciate it!"

"Looks like this would work after all." Giggled Miyako.

I walked out, wearing heels…but these were lower than the usual ones. So I won't feel any pain or get annoyed. Where were we supposed to meet up again? Momoko's work place? I went on to the train and I had a feeling that I was being watched. I could even hear them speak.

"She seems innocent and cute. Want to meet her?"

"Hehehe. Let's have a little chat then."

I heard steps coming, this is a bad sign. I feel a bad aura coming from the people around me. There were only 6 stops left.

"Hey Cutie, want to go somewhere to eat?"

"No thank you! I'm busy and have a meeting later."

"Aww. You sure?" Said the other guy. Damn…this is irritating me. "You could just ditch it."

"But this is important. I cannot afford to miss it."

"You're coming with us anyway." Said the first guy. He grabbed my wrist and made me stand up. We started a commotion on the train.

"Hmph. Let…me…go. Now." I said. This warning should be enough or will hurt them. Self-defense is good. Am I attracting that much attention?

"But, trust me. We'll all have some fun." I just looked at him with disgust while he was just there, smirking. All I did was smirk back. I used my other hand to grab his and flip him. They were angry now. I have to keep dodging their attacks. Only 4 more stops left… If they mess with my outfit, they'll l have to pay for this. I can't believe this this bet is risking my own life though… I had no choice. 2 stops…I can do this.

"Come and try to fight me. I'm ready." I said.

"Oh. I'm prepared to fight you." Said the other guy. This is getting interesting. Keep dodging his attacks. I can do that easily. I'm Buttercup. The toughest Powerpuff ever.

Dodge. Jump. Duck. Slide. Roll. Flip. My words are expressed in actions. I just need more time. One more stop… They were coming at me and I tripped them, and got out the train as soon as possible to get away. Luckily they didn't have energy to follow me. I took out the mirror Miyako gave me and my hair was a little messy. I got out me comb and brushed it until it was straight.

"Gosh…All of this just for one single bet…" I muttered.

I walked to "Saku Sakura", the place where Momoko works. I found him. Sitting right there. I couldn't move any further. I then heard a car coming up behind me. It was Himeko. The thing that I wasn't even expecting. I had to go, fast. I speed-walked to him. I forgot that he didn't know who I am.

"Hi! Are you the guy that Momoko was talking about?" I smiled. I was talking in my girly voice and he looked at me in confusion. What did I do wrong?

"Uh…Hey. You are the girl Momoko suggested to me?" he replied. Wait…what. Oh yeah…she had to do that because of the bet. I have a head start then.

"Yup~ how are you? Your name is Butch right?" I asked. I sound like a stupid clumsy girl.

"Uh…Yeah. Nice to meet you."

"Shall we go somewhere?"

"Indeed. Indeed we shall."

"Want a cookie?" Yes…Miyako gave me a bag full of snacks that I should "share". I mean...We just came out of a restaurant.

"Nah. It's ok. How about later?"

"Ok. So where are we going?"

"Somewhere. Oh…and I know your little act of yours. Please stop it."

I panicked. I thought Momoko or Miyako said that he doesn't know!

"You look like you're lying to me somehow…just be yourself. I can't stand your nice and fake cuteness.

'Oh hey want a cookie?' Please…I like it better with your normal voice."

"…Really…?" I cleared my throat. "Well thank you much for helping me." I only changed it by a little.

"Good to hear that." And he smiled, "I want that cookie now. All of that honest talk made me hungry."

"Here!" I gave it to him…and he started coughing…

"Give this cookie to him~ And then immediately find a drink because this cookie is special"

…Damn You Momoko. I should've known. Why did I fall for that stupid little trick?

"Wait here! I'm going to run and get a drink. Well I'm so sorry!"

I ran to a booth selling drinks. I got 2 sodas. I took a sip in my drink. Well we were at a park… and I'm doomed Himeko is coming towards him. I got then and suddenly ran over there…and then I bumped into somebody. Her.

"AAA. My Dress! What happened?! YOU. HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS DRESS. YOU KNOW HOW MUCH THIS COST?!"

"I'm so sorry! Himeko. I guess it's your fault that you were in the way and wearing that expensive dress…ONLY TO A TRIP TO THE PARK!"

I looked down… Butch's drink was all over her and I had nothing to give him. Ugh. I have to run over there and get a new one. I looked towards him.

"I'm so sorry; I'll buy you a new one. Ahaha…I'm too chaotic."

"It' fine. I'll just take yours instead…since this cookie is too stale *cough*." He drank through my straw and Himeko looked even more pissed…

"…An indirect kiss…?!" she said.

"Yup. She wins. I don't go anywhere with strangers. She wins." He smirked.

"I knew it. You were trying to drive me away. But it's okay. In my mind…I have another girl in it."

Momoko and Miyako just came out of nowhere in the bushes. Were they stalking us?! Miyako skipped here and smiled. "You Win. Kaoru."

"Wait your name is Kaoru too?" Awkward silence…well I'm not going to explain it to him. I just gave him a glare.

"Hi Butch. I'm Miyako, one of Kaoru and Momoko's friends."

"Miyako…?" He paused. More Awkward silence.

"WELL. I'm Leaving this stupid place. Thanks a lot Kaoru. Ugh." Said Himeko.

"Miyako…Kaoru…Momoko…Phone…Contact…Girl...Miyako Gotokuji…Then… WAIT THAT GIRL I WAS JUST WITH WAS THE KAORU I MET ON THE TRAIN?!"

"Hi…You slow turtle. :3 " I said. Momoko was just laughing so much. Miyako just giggled. I pulled him away from the group for a little bit.

"I'm sorry for not answering before...but, I'll give you a hint," I whispered, "3 words, 8 letters. Do something related to this that I'll like and the outcome would be good."

"Trying to play hard to get?"

"Eh. You could say that. See ya~"


"Kaoru," said Momoko, "I got a phone call, and you my dear friend got approved to work there. You are going to work with me! Wearing similar outfits. I'm 'Love', you are 'Strength'. Our titles!"

"…Great."

"They are so cute!" Said Miyako, "Maybe I should apply there too?"

"Great! The more the merrier! Hurry~ the spots are going to be filled up, fast."


The next day.

"Ken."

"Momoko."

"Kuriko."

Me and Miyako were inside the lab...watching them. This is not awkward at all. And behind those 2 pre-teens (Ken and Kuriko) was a huge machine. The 3 of them was kind of glaring at each other. Well Kuriko has an interest in Ken since she hardly even sees him in school, ever since he started to attend. He's too advanced. And now…he's her tutor.

"What…is…this." Said Momoko.

"A machine that could make you un-age. Like earlier…I turned Kuriko 8 again…" said Ken.

"Oh…you'll regret it." Said Kuriko.

"OOO! Really? Try me!" Said Momoko.

"Not again..." mumbled Ken. What is he even talking about anyways?

"Fine. I'll have you turn back after 2 MINUTES."

"Fine then." I have a feeling this is going to be a bad idea. He shot the laser at Momoko, butit started to act crazy and hit…me.


"AA! Kaoru is so kawaii~" Said Miyako.

"She's 5." Said Ken.

"Uh-oh. Problem…this effect lasts for 3 days." Said Kuriko, "The dials have been mixed up. What do we do now? I swear none of this wouldn't happen if MOMOKO didn't want anything."

"I just wanted to try it out…" Said Momoko.

"Well let's find her clothing her size. Miyako, you're the motherly type, change her." Said Ken.

"…She could just change herself right..?" Said Miyako, nervously.

"She doesn't look stable. And you could dress her up anyway you want. Think about that Miyako." Said Momoko.

"AHAHAHA! Let's go shopping Kuriko~~!" cheered Miyako.


(Well...This story is intended to be Kaoru's point of view…but she's a cutie pie who's 5 now…so yeah. NORMAL POV!)

Momoko and Ken was just watching her over. Looking. Bored. And then Momoko just came over to her and picked her up.

"Oh my gosh! You are so cute as a five year old!" She said continuously hugging her tight.

"I one day...wish to be a mother of a darling, good-mannered child."

"Pfft. Rare chance of that happening. And I think Kaoru is suffering. Hahaha"

"Oh!" She quickly put her down.

Miyako and Kuriko came back with some clothing fit for a 5 year old girl.

"This should fit her just fine." Said Miyako, "Come here Kaoru." She came to Miyako like a baby duckling.

"AHH! I cannot stand it anymore~ She is too adorable!" Said Miyako.


"They're done" Said Kuriko.

"Sigh…" Said Ken.

"Let's play!" Said Momoko. Kaoru just looked at her…and ran. Ran out of the lab. Nowhere to be seen.

"She must be playing hide and seek." Cried Momoko.

"Or running away from you. Let's find her!" Yelled Kuriko.