You and the other first years were in Alchemy class. The task was to make a transforming potion. So... Ace accidentally spilled his potion on you, turning you into a lion beastwomen.

(Time skip)

Mint was hanging out with Leona, Jack and Ruggie. But... There was an even bigger problem. Cathy, a magicless student like you! But she was a pick me, and madly obsessed with Leona... So when she saw you next to him with his hand on your head..., it made her furious!!!