-1It had been around two months since Christina had joined their class. Her calming attitude and soft smiles had made her very popular. She was often seen aiding Hotaru in blackmailing Ruka and Natsume. She was a pretty good photographer. Together, the girls made tons of money.

Youichi walked into class one day, while Ruka, Christina, and Hotaru were arguing over the latest roll of photos. Natsume was staring at Christina with an emotionless expression.

"Give me those photos!" Ruka hollered

Youichi sat down on Natsume's lap and the fire-caster's face softened.

"Hotaru. These look really good. Can we raise the prices?" Christina said, ignoring Ruka's screams. Hotaru nodded, took the pictures, and left with Ruka chasing her on a small pony. Christina smiled sadly, not noticing Youichi and Natsume were watching.

"Who's the hag?" Youichi finally spoke. He wasn't friendly to people he didn't know.

"She's the new girl." Natsume muttered, he felt uncomfortable around her for some reason. He didn't know why though.

"I am neither that new, nor a hag! Honestly, Natsume! Haven't you taught that kid manners yet?" Christina snapped, glaring furiously. Natsume narrowed his eyes in response.

"Hm. What's up, Youichi?" Natsume returned his attention to his cute son.

Youichi released his demons at the girl who yelped and curled into a ball. "We have a new girl. She's different."

Natsume looked at Christina, who was obviously listening. He picked up Youichi and left.

Mikan sighed when he left. She removed her disguise and slumped into a seat. The lights went out and doors closed, and she still slept.

Meanwhile

"What's so special about this new girl?"

"Dad! She's from France!"

"So…"

"Her first question was, "Is Mikan Sakura here?"

Silence greeted this news.

"What's her name?"

"Alicia Sakura. She claims Mikan and Narumi adopted her!"

"Let's tell the others."

The duo looked all over the school and found their friends seated casually under a tree by a small lake. Natsume repeated what Youichi had told him. Naturally, the others were shocked…

"Mikan? She claims to know Mikan?" Ruka repeated, not quite able to take it all in.

"France…" Yuu murmured, "Why is France so familiar?"

"Hey!" a certain pink-haired girl (Remember Mikan is currently in disguise, with PINK hair) said as she walked over to the gang. "What's up?"

Silence…

Koko grabbed the girl's hand quickly, "Did you know someone named Mikan Sakura while you were in France?"

Christina looked startled, "Mikan Sakura…" her voice faded away as she glanced at the expectant and hopeful faces of her friends. Hotaru just tinkered with her new invention, not even glancing up.

"She doesn't even care!" Mikan thought angrily," Oh well, it isn't like I'm going to tell her anyway."

"Sorry," Mikan/Christina lied, "I never met a girl with that name in France. Maybe she transferred out of our academy or something?"

Everyone slumped and Christina grimaced. "I'm sorry. Why did you ask?"

Youichi kicked Christina in the shins.

"OUCH!" She exclaimed in surprise, "What was that for?"

"You lie. Or she lies. One of you lied to me and I don't like it." He said.

Mikan blinked, "Who lied?"

"You, Mikan." Hotaru quietly interjected.