Later that night, Kaoru returned home to the usual quiet place she called home. Dinner would have begun, but knowing her sons, they will wait until she has returned. Immediately after she rang the bell, Shiki opening the doors in greeting, and gestured to the dining room.

Both Youichi and Natsume were quietly minding their own businesses. Youichi resting on the table and Natsume reading Gakuen Alice.

'How is the manga Natsume?' Kaoru spoke gently, indicating her arrival.

'I like the male protagonist. He reminds me of my-' Natsume replied. Before he could continue, Anna and Mikan burst open through the doors revealing dinner. The red eye boy scowled at Mikan and she glared icy daggers at him. Kaoru looked confused between the two teens and looked to Youichi for help.

'It's already began since the moment Natsume came home.' Then the young boy pointed a finger at the brunette, 'She likes wearing polka dot panties.' Youichi teased. However, his mother did not approve and smacked his head. In the background Natsume smirked and buried himself into the BBQ Steak.

At the end of dinner Kaoru called Mikan to make an official contract of Mikan's new job. The two ladies retreated to the middle floor of the house, into a dark orange room. 'Welcome to the Hyuuga Household. I hope your stay has been welcoming. If I remember the furniture has been settled?' Mrs. Hyuuga inquired in a professional tone.

'Yes.' Mikan said with her usual smile. 'It feels just like home. Thank you for helping me move all my furniture from my old room.'

'Not a worry. I apologise for my lack of attendance this weekend, I have been so busy with work.' Kaoru said staring fondly at a picture of her and her two sons. Then staring back at Mikan. 'Before I forget, I want to know, how did you know my son?'

Mikan's eyes widened, tears glazed over her eyes like a foggy window concealing the recent memories. 'My mother passed away.' The girl spoke quietly, staring at her lap. 'Youichi found me at the graveyard mourning to my friend.'

'Oh, I am so sorry.' Kaoru spoke with genuine concern, placing a hand over the girl's small shoulders. 'Do you have any other relatives or guardians? In case of emergencies?' The older woman spoke with carefully chosen words.

'No, Jii-chan died a year before my mother.' Mikan's brows furrowed roughly together.

Kaoru started biting her thumb, she hated dealing with people. Turning on her computer and quickly typing and editing out a contract, as Mikan took solace in the quiet tapping of the older woman.

'Well back to the main topic. Mikan, I have just finished drafting out a contract.' Kaoru pointed to her computer. 'Firstly, you must refrain from having a relationship with my eldest son. Not because I do not trust you, but because most of the previous Nannies decided to have a fling and guess where most of them ended up.'

Mikan nodded, 'Of course, I hate him!'

'Hate him?' Kaoru mused. 'You will resume your current duties by Youichi's nanny.'

'Yes ma'-'

'This means, cooking his meals, cleaning his room, educating him, and any other demands he has.' Kaoru said. '

'I am sorry, ma'am. But I cannot educate Youichi properl-'

'You will be attending AA, I am sure you've heard of it. It's called Alice Academy.'

'Wait, ma'a-'

'Please stop calling me ma'am.' Kaoru said, rubbing her temples. Then continuing, 'I will set targets for what I want Youichi to achieve by the end of each month.'

Then the black haired woman printed the contract. Kaoru stopped, her mind racing back a couple of sentences. 'What do you mean you cannot educate Youichi?'

'I haven't never passed middle school.' Mikan said, her eyes widened in fear.

'Oh.' Kaoru muttered. 'No matter, no one I ever hired was perfect.' Waving a hand in the air. Then pointed her finger to the printed sheets in front Mikan, 'Sign.'

'Okay, thank-'

'Now, I will provide you education, housing, and the payment is 25,000 Yen. I am not going to take out money for education since I have a friend who knows a friend who works at AA.' The phone began to ring and Kaoru ignored it.

'I have a question-' The phone rang over Mikan's voice.

'Do not fret, there are systems there that you will learn about when you enter.' Kaoru smiled, slowly escorting Mikan out of the room. 'Now I have an important phone call.'

'Wait, AA is a prestigious-' The phone once again rang over Mikan's voice

'Thank you for signing the contract, if you need anything, ask Youichi, he's a smart kid and look after him well.' Then Kaoru slammed the door on a confused Mikan's face.

Behind the door Kaoru stared at the floor feeling guilty. 'Thank god, she did not cry.' Then picked up the phone. 'Hello?'