"No…nothing. Did you just say that they are making out in a public place?"

Mikan nodded.

"Then he deserves it then. Just be careful Mikan-chan." The old man said and Mikan nodded even though she didn't understand what he is talking about.

"I have good news to you." The old man said changing the topic.

"What is it? What is it-

"Calm down. Calm down."

Mikan calmed herself down and took a sit on the floor. (They live in a small nipa hut so you can't expect Mikan to sit on a sofa.)

"Then what is it?"

The old man sighed.

"The Gakuen Alice gave you a scholarship." Mikan nodded as IF she understands a thing.

The old man sighed again and explained everything to Mikan.

"Gakuen Alice is a prestigious school. You should be thankful that the Hyuugas' gave you a scholarship."

"Is the Hyuugas really that rich?" Mikan asked.

"More than that. But I guess, it will be harder for you since you bumped into a wrong person." The old man said while massaging his temples.

"I believe I didn't bump someone." Mikan said and puffed her cheeks.

The old man smiled at the denseness and the naïveté' of the girl in front of him.

"Just be strong for me, okay?" The old man said while the brunette nodded and smiled.

(^.^)

It's been a week since Mikan live in the resort with the old man. And in that week, Mikan gained trust and friends from everyone in the town. Since her grandpa is a retired pre-school teacher, Mikan was a part time janitress in the Hyuuga resort and since Mikan know nothing about the 'new' world she have, her grandpa taught Mikan all the things she should know and thank goodness Mikan is a fast learner. At first, Mikan received lots of clothes donations from their neighbors, Mikan could not accept them but they hesitated so in return, Mikan helped each one of them in the village in some household chores.

(^.^)

"Mikan wake up! We have a visitor!"

Mikan woke up and do her morning routines. After that, she went outside only to meet a raven haired woman in her mid-30s with beautiful crimson eyes. Mikan smiled and greeted her a 'good morning' and smiled. The woman smiled back to acknowledge Mikan.

"You're granddaughter is very beautiful." The Woman said as she came toward Mikan and hugged her.

"I was never wrong in giving you the scholarships" The woman added as she released Mikan from her hug.

Mikan smiled and said "I'm really thankful that you gave me the scholarship Madame..."

"Call me aunt Kaoru. And my name is Kaoru Hyuuga."

"Thank you, Aunt Kaoru. My name is Mikan. Mikan Sakura." Mikan said and smiled.

"Wha—What?" Kaoru asked again.

'Did I hear it right? She's Mikan Sakura? Youichi's Sister?' She thought.

"Uhmmm…"

"Her name is Mikan Sakura" the old man answered as he guessed that Mikan had some trouble on answering Kaoru's question.

"Forgive me for being rude, Mikan." Kaoru said with sincerity. This time, people in the village gathered up around them. Why? Because it is rare to see a Hyuuga came to their village and of course, if something bad will happen they will protect Mikan since Mikan is already a part of their family.

Mikan smiled and hugged Kaoru. While Kaoru hugged back.

"awww… She is soo beautiful... Can I take Mikan away for a while? I promise she'll meet a wonderful person!" Kaoru said as she is cuddling Mikan.

The old man doesn't want the idea especially when a certain 'Hyuuga' was 'accidentally' bumped by Mikan.

"Don't worry, I'll protect her." Kaoru said as if reading the old man's mind.

(^.^)

"Aunt Kaoru, May I know the reason why you visited jii-chan?" The brunette asked trying to break as she looked up at Kaoru who is driving.

"Well… I came because I want to meet you. I heard that the reason why my employees here in the resort were more jolly and active than before is because of a certain 'beautiful' brunette who is sitting right beside me."

Mikan blushed and mumbled a 'thanks' to her.

Well, what Kaoru told Mikan is just ONE of the reasons why she came.

The main reason was Mikan's grandfather begged Kaoru to protect Mikan from her son Natsume.

The old man was a close family friend of the Hyuugas because the old man has been their pre-school teacher.

When Kaoru went to the resort just to see Mikan, She heard some 'positive' feedbacks when she asked some employees about her.

Not only Mikan resembles the dead sister of Youichi but there's something in Mikan that caught the interest of Kaoru.

"Do you know the name of your parents?" Kaoru asked out of the blue.

"huh?"

Kaoru just looked at her with a serious look.

"I would love to know about my parents… About my past… I'm just waiting for some signs- besides everything happens for a reason. I'll know about my past if the time comes." Mikan said and smiled to no one. While Kaoru just looked at her worriedly.

"Can you just tell me where did you come from?"

"I…I came from a place you can never find in a map. A place where you can find the real meaning of everything."

Not contented on her answer, Kaoru was about to ask her another question but unfortunately they already arrived in the Hyuuga mansion.

Once they stepped out of the car, a teenager with the same looks as Kaoru welcomed Kaoru with big bear hug.

"Okaa-san ! Welcome back!"

"I missed my little Aoi so much!" Kaoru said as she hugged her back.

"I want you to meet Mikan Sakura." She added as she broke the hug.

"wooooow ! She is so beautiful!" Aoi said as she walked toward Mikan and give her a bear hug.

"Thanks Aoi! You are so cute too!" Mikan said as she returned Aoi's hug.

They went to the living room and chatted until Lunch time came. Kaoru went out for a while to answer a phone call while Aoi went to her room to get some stuff she wanted to let Mikan see.

Now, Mikan is all alone in the living room. She was about to die of boredom-ness, good thing she found a guitar and started to play it.

"A Place In This World"

I don't know what I want, so don't ask me
Cause I'm still trying to figure it out

Unknown to her, Kaoru and Aoi is already listening to her song.

Don't know what's down this road, I'm just walking
Trying to see through the rain coming down
Even though I'm not the only one
Who feels the way I do

I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on
I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in
This world

Got the radio on, my old blue jeans
And I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve
Feeling lucky today, got the sunshine
Could you tell me what more do I need
And tomorrow's just a mystery, oh yeah
But that's ok

Then Mikan heard a loud applause from her back. She turned around, only to see Kaoru , Aoi and the maids were clapping.

"You're a great singer Mikan! Can you perform in one of my son's birthday? I'm sure he'll love it.!" Kaoru said.

"I'll be glad to." Mikan said and smiled.

They spent the rest of the day chatting and shopping. They even made Mikan a living doll since they force her to wear anything that catches Kaoru and Aoi's eyes.

The day has ended and now, Kaoru was driving Mikan back to her house.

"Arigatou for the gifts you gave to me aunt Kaoru."

"It's no problem Mikan. Besides, I'll be more glad if you'll move to our house. Aoi seems to enjoy your company and I'm sure my son will be happy too."

"I'm sorry aunt Kaoru, I can't stay. You know I can't leave jii-san."

"You're really a good child Mikan." Kaoru said. 'And very much the same with your mother.' She thought.

Mikan smiled.

"Didn't you just say you have two sons? How come I didn't saw them?"

"Well, Natsume accompanied Youichi because tomorrow will be a very special day for Youichi."

"And please don't ask why we're not with them—let's just say Youichi wants to be alone." Kaoru added as if she read Mikan's mind.