I don't own Princess Nine, Princess Nine is a copyright of Kensei Date.

Author's Note: This story is the sequel to A Gift From My Mother: Kanako Mita Edition, so read & review A Gift From My Mother: Kanako Mita Edition first.

The New Girl Part 1

One morning at the Kisaragi Girls' High School just after New Year's Day, Ryo Hayakawa was putting away the equipment after baseball practice, when a girl in her school uniform came up to her.

"Ohayō! Good morning," Ryo said cheerfully. "I'm Ryo Hayakawa-Hotta, you must be new to this school, what's your name?"

"My name is Zia Anderson, I just moved here from the United States," the dark brown haired green eyed girl said. "and I'm here to join your team as a stand-in player for when one of your teammates is out sick or something."

"Can you even play catcher?" Ryo asked Zia with confidence.

"I can play every position but catcher, I'm not strong enough I'm afraid." Zia answered Ryo.

"That's too bad," another girl said as she came out of the locker room, like the new girl, she was wearing her school uniform, but unlike the new girl, she had blonde hair and purple eyes. "because our catcher, Mao Daidoji, is out sick for the week with a cold and we are desperate for a stand-in catcher."

"Well, I can try to play the catcher position, but I don't think I'll be good at it, Miss..." Zia began.

"My name is Yoko Tokashiki, but just call me Yoko, you will meet the rest of the team this afternoon during practice including the coach." Yoko said.

The bell tolled signaling the beginning of class.

"Class has started!" Ryo shouted.

"Oh no," Yoko shouted. "we're late!"

Once she got to her homeroom, Ryo was surprised to see Zia standing at the blackboard.

"Class, we have a new student joining us all the way from America," the teacher said. "I would like everyone here to give a nice warm welcome to Zia Anderson."