The next few days have almost felt pretty normal. Everyone was slowly getting used to the new Cherry despite having to make new memories. Others lowkey found it odd for her to call Berry a sister, even though they weren't sure if she was using the relative term. Regardless, she was a typical imaginary friend they could remember so well: she cooks, she cleans, she reads, and hangs out. Although she's recognized for these things, she doesn't have much to relate to certain situations. At least not like before. She was only able to build off of what she already knew, but there were occasions where she had developed very sound reasoning for their problems, and it was scary how accurate the answers were. To them they believed the old Cherry was still in there somewhere, but it's not looking like she was ever leaning towards it.Everyone was so focused on being careful not to bring up the past, but over time they've begun to become more lax about it. Things felt normal...but was it really?

Frankie had some time to spare to hang with Cherry one Friday morning after breakfast. They were in the recreation room playing with a giant Four in a Row floor game.

"Bloo did what?" Frankie asked Cherry to repeat herself while making the first move in the game.

"I don't know how he did it, but it was bizarre!" The pink friend began. "Yesterday I was walking by this room and he and Mac were playing the same game. When he spotted me he lost his balance and sent one of the pieces flying, causing a chain reaction that left the entire room in a mess!"

"Goodness...You must have had a field day cleaning it up."

"I didn't mind!" She laughed. "He's been like that a lot lately. I'm just glad no one was hurt."

"Well, it's always good to stay in high spirits." She soon changes the topic. "I gotta say, Cherry, these days with you have been pretty memorable. It's hard to think there wouldn't be a day where it's the opposite."

"I agree! I've don't so many things and it's already Saturday! And I've never seen you thankful to have more free time for yourself."

"Believe me when I say that you've been a lifesaver. I can admit that I've lost count at this point."

"Always happy to help whenever you need it! Although I am sorry that it's been a habit to help on a whim lately. Like that time where I helped plan a surprise party for Eduardo!"

"He nearly rammed headfirst into the cake we made because surprises aren't his forte. What about that scavenger hunt Coco did?"

"Or the time Wilt hosted that basketball tournament?"

"Or the time you and Bloo beat co-op mode in Galaxy Wars!"

...What? This whole time the two have been reminiscing in the recent memories, but…

"...But I've never played Galaxy Wars before." Cherry said.

It took the teen a few seconds to realize what she had said. She was so focused on trying to stay in line with the new Cherry that she had inadvertently blurted a piece of the past.

"O-Oh!" she fake laughed. "I-I meant to say Bloo and Mac! They were trying their hands at co-op mode pretty late at night. Pretty sure you had turned in."

"...I see." She paused while placing a piece into the game. "I bet they had fun…"

"...Huh?"

It was odd to see her mood suddenly drop. It was like she became lost in thought about something…

"Cherry? Was it something I said?" She asked.

"Oh no...I'm fine! Sorry...I must have spaced out."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah…"

"Be honest..."

"Okay...then could you...be honest with me?" The pink friend looked at her sincerely. "...Do you think I'd be good at that game?"

Frankie never expected that question. She was mainly worried that she would've asked about her past, but it might be dangerous to have her take in so much information in one sitting. The teen wouldn't know how it might affect her. She's still Cherry, but not the one she remembered. Would she even be ready to know her past? Either way, she was thankful the cover wasn't blown.

"...It's a pretty tactical-based game," she replied. "Give or take a few tries, I'm sure you'll get the hang of it."

"You think so?"

"Yeah," she smiled. "You'll be all right. Bloo has been playing it for the longest time, but surely he'll show you the ropes."

"I see," Cherry smiled. "I'll be sure to give it a try. Thanks, Frankie."

"...Anytime."

"On another note, I do appreciate the four in a row."

Frankie had been so engrossed in the conversation she had paid no mind to the game. The realization made her sigh due to the loss, but it was a good one.

"I hope that wasn't a ploy to distract me."

"I'll leave that to your imagination."