Mika was due to enter the academy soon. Her older brothers had been teasing her and making up stories about the teachers and coursework. Naturally the young girl had to verify these by going over to the yard and watching everyone. Most of the children seemed close to her age and quite active, a good environment for an energetic child.

As bright and curious eyes scanned the yard Mika ran right into the area, she wanted to be in the crowd even if she didn't belong. Hopefully none of the teachers would mind. Mika could say she had come to get her brother Masaru. No one seemed to take heed of her though a number of children glanced and giggled among themselves at the "big-haired" child going by.

The yard wasn't too big and Mika found herself in the quieter area rather suddenly. She was about to turn back when something caught her eye. What looked to be a girl, a very pretty girl, was sitting away from everyone else. Mika didn't realize she was staring and maybe she was feeling a little flustered. She didn't dwell on the feeling. It didn't stop her from walking right over, intent on at least getting a better look. Maybe the girl was shy? Mika had never known why people were like that, always having been fighting for attention since she could walk.

"Ne...." She'd sidled up to Itachi with a big smile on. "Why are you by yourself?" Everyone else looked like they were having fun!