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Marinette was having a good day. Better than the previous years. First, she doesn't have to fight any more. Second, she doesn't have to face Lila any more. Third, she can move on with her life.

She doesn't have to dedicate her time with things that she has to hide any more. Except that she is still hiding it, but it doesn't bother her much as it did before.

That was a lie, but she never was good at that.

It bothers her so much and as soon as she graduates, she's moving to Tibet and continuing her responsibilities and her career. She can always call her parents when she misses them.

"Marinette, I'm so sorry.", Began Tikki.

Marinette looked over her shoulder as she fixes her hair. She sends a slight smile Tikki's way and turns back to the mirror.

"It's okay Tikki, have I already put my stuff in the compartment of my Yoyo?"

"Yes, it's all in there. Are you sure you want to start moving your things into the Temple? You won't be there until you're eighteen."

"I have to get started and get use to it. I got use to a lot of things ever since I started Middle school and high school is no different."

There might not be Akuma's or Lila any more and her classes mates have wised up, but that doesn't mean the prejudice of Lila's lies didn't reach outside the class eventually. Everyone kept treating her like she couldn't even carry own books any more. Reaching and giving things to her without her asking. No one asking if she needs help, just giving it to her. The most of her former classmates get slight jeers from others who met her or knew about her. Thinking that they need to protect her because she is a small and petite girl in soft baby pink. While they aren't completely mean to her former classmates for some of the small and hurtful things they've done in the past, they never took it too far not wanting to be like they were.

True that she got to them in the end, it didn't mean that hadn't done a few things to her over the course of Lila's stay. Nothing overly nasty, but still leaves a bitter taste in her mouth. Lila's encouraged them to push. To push her as much as they could. She wanted to see her be Akumatized, but it never happened. She was strong and stayed herself.

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Kagami and Marinette were meeting up to watch Luka preform on a local stage in the new cafe, Mireille Caquet opened after quitting her weather reporter job. As much as she loved doing her job, she was starting to feel uncomfortable with how her studio wanted to make her into an Idol. She didn't get why they don't focus on the weather more than her looks.

"Mirelle! How's it going?"

"Great! Thanks for the advice before, the muffins are now the most popular item on the menu! Oh, Luka should be on in 30 minutes. I need to get back to the counter."

They traded hugs and parting kisses before going to their seats. Sitting in the middle, they waved to Luka as he tuned his guitar. He smiled gently and nodded before looking back at his guitar. They had a good time listening to his calming song and voice. They had pound cake and saved a slice for Luka when he finished.

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Now they are walking a round town laughing at Luka's story about a hobo and a chicken. Well Marinette was laughing, Kagami was simply smiling at them.

"I'm glad we could catch up with you while you're back from college, Luka. I missed you so much!", Marinette began.

"I missed you guys too, I'm glad I could have this chance now that Hawkmoth is gone. Any luck with your business, Marinette?"

"It's small and I haven't open for commissions yet, but I will soon. I'm just a little scared I might get swamped or backed up eventually, over all I'm excited though."

"Marinette, there is a new exhibit at the museum. I thought you'd like to look, I think you might get some inspiration from it. I certainly think you would."

Marinette looked over at Kagami, who had a pamphlet with a white gem encrusted arm band on the cover. She nodded and grinned.

"Come on! Last one on the bus has to buy me a pepperoni pizza!"

"You just ate!"

"So?"

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BYE~