Jeffrey "OneShot" Wong Ranma 1/2: A day to remember (Opening scene: It's an early Friday morning. We are in front of the Tendo house. A voice can be heard from within it. It's obviously Akane's.) Akane's voice: Ranma no BAKA! (There is a loud whack of what sounds like a mallet hitting something..... or someone. We look up into the sky and see Ranma soar over the fence, reach the pinnacle of his flight and come plummeting towards the earth, landing face first.) (After a few minutes, Ranma slowly picks himself up and dusts himself off.) Ranma: Hmph. All I did today was tell her that she looked nice in a dress for a change and she gets mad at me. Why does Akane have to always act like a tomboy? Akane: (Standing behind Ranma with a mallet)I heard that! Ranma: (Realizing what he said)Not again. (Akane pummels him with her hammer and storms off through the front gate) Ranma: (On the ground again)Man.....I gotta learn to keep my mouth shut. (Ranma gets up and dusts himself off. He looks towards the gate Akane stormed through and groans as he examines the bruises all over his body.) (Somewhere in China) Ryoga: Can you please tell me how to get to the Tendo dojo? Man: Didn't you ask me that last week when you saw me? Ryoga: Um...can you tell where it is again. I seem to...um...have forgotten. Man: Japan is in that direction(Points east) (Ryoga walks, to our astonishment in that direction) Man: (Talking to himself)Well....at least he's headed in the right direction this time. (Back at the dojo. Everyone is at the table eating breakfast except Ranma, who is in his room and Kasumi, who is in the kitchen cooking. Akane seems upset about something and Nabiki notices. Genma is eating as always. Soun sadly watches as Genma is eating him out of house and home. Kasumi is oblivious.) Nabiki: Mr. Saotome. Genma: Yes, Nabiki?(Continues to eat) Nabiki: As of today, you owe me 10,000 yen. Genma: (Sweating)I..uh..... Nabiki: (Interrupting)Will pay it off today. Genma: Of course.......I.....will...... Nabiki: How might you do that? Genma: I......(Douses himself with a cup of water located conveniently next to him)Growl(Smiles weakly) Nabiki: Well.....Mr. Panda. If you want to play it that way. Genma(Panda): Growl.(Starts sweating) (Nabiki goes back to eating. A few minutes later, she stops to ask Akane a question.) Nabiki: Akane. Akane: What is it, Nabiki? Nabiki: I was just wondering why you're upset. Akane: You know why. Nabiki: What did he do this time? Akane: He said I looked good in this dress.(Points to the dress she's wearing) Nabiki: What's wrong with that? Akane: .......... Nabiki: Maybe he's trying to be nice.(Emphasizing on the 'trying') Akane: Well........ Nabiki: (Interrupting)It doesn't hurt if you try also. Akane: But I thought he was....... Nabiki: (Interrupting again)What....making fun of you again. Akane: Well....yeah. Nabiki: That's because you expected him to, ne? (Up in his room, Ranma sneezes) Akane: It's just that he always did and why should today be any different. Nabiki: Maybe he's starting to show his feelings. Akane: (Blushing)........... Nabiki: (Noticing)Maybe you should try to be nice, too. Maybe he'll tell you how he feels if you weren't mad at him all the time. Akane: Do you really think so? Nabiki: Of course I do. Akane: Well....I guess I could. Thanks, Nabiki. Nabiki: No problem. What are sisters for? Akane: Um....what about this talk? Nabiki: (Smiles)Oh....don't worry. I'll charge you for it later. (Akane's face faults)Besides....I have to do something.(Gets up and leaves) (The scene changes to Ranma's room where Ranma is lying on his futon. After a short moment, there's a knock at the door.) Ranma: Who is it? Nabiki: It's me. May I come in? Ranma: (Recognizing Nabiki's voice)Sure. (Nabiki comes in and sits near Ranma.) Nabiki: (Noticing Ranma's bruises)What happened? Ranma: (Still lying on the futon)What do you think happened? Nabiki: Akane. Ranma: Of course. Who else can do this much damage? Nabiki: What did you do? Ranma: (Sits upright)Me...I didn't do a thing. All I said was that Akane looked good in her dress and she gets upset. (Downstairs, Akane sneezes) Nabiki: Come on. Do you expect me to believe that? Ranma: It's the truth! Really! Nabiki: Why did you say that anyway? Ranma: Well....I was trying to be nice. Why are you so interested in what I do? Nabiki: Akane's my sister. Besides....she seemed upset. Ranma: .......... Nabiki: I think she expected that to be one of your insulting remarks about her. Ranma: But I didn't insult her. Nabiki: I know. But I think she expected it to be an insult. Ranma: Do you mean she expected me to insult her? Nabiki: Well.....think of it. You two fight every morning and everything that's said leads to a fight. I think she got used to it. Ranma: .......... Nabiki: Why are you acting nice all of a sudden? Ranma: Well....I was getting sick and tired of being hit every morning by that tomboy. Nabiki: Why don't you tell her then? Ranma: ............ Nabiki: Well.......at least try to stay away from fighting one another. Ranma: I could do that. Nabiki: Good. Ranma: Are you going to tell her that I don't want to be hit again? Nabiki: Nope. Maybe she'll get it on her own. Ranma: Thanks Nabiki: You know what. Ranma: What? Nabiki: (Smiles)Maybe you're trying to be nice cause you're starting to show your true feelings. Ranma: (Blushing)Nani? I would never do that. I'm being nice so Akane won't.... Nabiki: (Interrupting)Hate you? Ranma: (Blushing beet red)No, so she won't.... Nabiki: (Interrupting again)Fall for someone else. Ranma: (Still blushing)No. Will you quit putting words in my mouth?(Nabiki smiles some more)I was acting nice so she won't hit me again. Nabiki: I know. I know. I was just having some fun. Ranma: Oh. Nabiki: Well....glad I could've helped. Ranma: (Begins to sweat)Um.....what about this talk? Nabiki: No problem. I'll make you an easy payment plan to pay this off. (Ranma falls back over onto his futon as Nabiki leaves) (Back at the table. Akane finishes her breakfast. She spots Nabiki coming down the stairs) Akane: Nabiki. Where did you go? Nabiki: Me. I had to go get my books. Akane: (Noticing Nabiki without her books)Did you find them? Nabiki: I.......forgot them at school. Akane: Oh. Nabiki: (Smiles)I'm going off to school early so I could go fetch them. You and Ranma can go on without me. See you later.(Leaves) (Akane heads upstairs to get her books. As she walks up, Ranma is walking down. Akane smiles at Ranma thinking about what Nabiki said about him. Ranma smiles at Akane hoping that she won't hit him.) (We see Akane and Ranma walking to school. Ranma is, of course, walking on the fence as Akane walks on the sidewalk down below. Akane seems very happy now while Ranma seems nervous.) Akane: Ranma. Ranma: Yes? Akane: I was wondering about what you said earlier. You know...about my dress. Ranma: ........... Akane: Do you really think I looked nice in this dress? Ranma: (Remembering what Nabiki said)Yes. You do look nice in it. Akane: Thanks.(Smiles) Ranma: (Thinking)It's working. She isn't trying to kill me.(Begins to talk)You know what? Akane: What? Ranma: You look cute when you smile, too. Akane: Thank you(Thinking)Nabiki is right. Maybe he's starting to show his true feelings. (Ranma is no expression is longer of a nervous look but is now a rather happy one.) (Somewhere in China) Ryoga: Can you please tell how to get to the Tendo dojo? Man: You again?!? I just showed you the direction to head in. Ryoga: Can you show me again. Man: It's that way(Points east) (Ryoga heads west) Man: Hey! Ryoga: (Stops)Yes? Man: The other way. Ryoga: Oh(Turns around and thus heads east) Man: (Talking to himself)God must be testing me. (Back to Akane and Ranma walking to school. Ranma is now walking next to Akane on the sidewalk. They still have no idea) Ranma: Akane. Akane: Yes? Ranma: Have you noticed that Shampoo didn't land on me with her bike today? Akane: (Upset).......... Ranma: It's just nice that we have time together. Akane: (Surprised)Really? Ranma: (Smiles)I guess it's nice when something you expect to happen on a daily basis changes. Akane: Yes, it is. (Inside the Nekohanten, we see Mousse hugging Shampoo around her arms in a tight embrace while she tries to struggle out to no avail.) Shampoo: (Continues to struggle trying to free her arms)Let go of Shampoo. Mousse: Shampoo. I pledge my undying love to you. Shampoo: (Getting angry)Let go. You make Shampoo late to meet Ranma. Mousse: I shall never let go of you. Shampoo: (Fuming)Let go. I leave now. (Splash) Cologne: (Holding a bucket while balancing on her stick)Enough with the two of you. Shampoo(Cat): Meow Mousse(Duck): Quack Cologne: (Grabs Mousse by the neck)Into the cage with you. Mousse(Duck): Quack. Quack.(Struggles to get free) Cologne: (Throws Mousse into the cage an locks it)You stay there. Shampoo(Cat): Meow Cologne: Let me go get some hot water grand-daughter.(Goes into the kitchen) (After a few minutes, Cologne emerges with a kettle and pours water the hot water on Shampoo) Shampoo: (Getting into her clothes)Thank you, great-grandmother Cologne: Now, child. Go find my future son-in-law. Shampoo: (Looks at clock)Sorry, great-grandmother. It too late. Ranma is gone by now. Cologne: Now I wonder why Mousse was so persistent today. (In Mousse's cage) Mousse(Duck): (Thinking) Shampoo, why must you like Ranma so much and not me? I will love you much more than he ever will.(Sigh)I just know it. Nabiki even thinks so. (Outside the Nekohanten, where Mousse without his glasses is sweeping the sidwalk and Nabiki walks up to him.) Nabiki: Mousse. Mousse: Shampoo.(Hugs Nabiki)I love you Nabiki: Mousse. Mousse: What is it, my love? Nabiki: Put on your glasses. (Mousse takes his glasses out of his pocket and puts them on and notices that he's talking to Nabiki) Mousse: Hi, Nabiki. Nabiki: (Fixing her blouse)Hi, Mousse. I was wondering if you can do me a favor. Mousse: What is it? Nabiki: I want you to let Shampoo know how much you love her today. (Shampoo sneezes from inside the Nekohanten) Mousse: But I always tell her I love her. Nabiki: I want you to show her. Mousse: Like how? Nabiki: Instead of telling her, why don't you hug her and then tell her? Mousse: But she'll hit me if I touch her. Nabiki: Not if you hold her tight enough and around her arms. Then she won't be able to hit you. Mousse: (Now hopeful)Do you really think it'll work? Nabiki: (Smiles)Of course. Beside...you can love Shampoo more than Ranma ever can. I just know it.(Winks) Mousse: Fine then. I'll try it. Thanks a lot, Nabiki. Nabiki: No problem. See you later.(Starts to walk away) Mousse: Nabiki. Aren't you going to charge me? Nabiki: Nope. Not this time. (Back to Ranma and Akane. They're still walking.) Akane: Ranma. Ranma: What is it? Akane: Haven't you noticed that you weren't attacked by Kuno? Ranma: (Puzzled)That's strange. I wonder what happened to him? Akane: Maybe he got sick and tired of fighting with you. Ranma: (Noticing on what Akane just said)I'm so glad.(Thinking)I wonder why he isn't around for real. (Back at the Tendo dojo) Kuno: You will tell me of her location.(Pulls out his bokken) Genma(Panda): Growl. Kuno: Speak. Genma(Panda): Growl Kuno: I know of your evil plans to rid this world of my beautiful pig-tailed goddess. I shall never allow it. Genma(Panda): (Sweating)Growl.(Runs away) Kuno: I, Tatewaki Kuno, Blue Thunder of Furikan High shall vanquish this world of such evil sorcery.(Runs after Genma)I know of your vile tasks for I have been told so. (Inside of Furikan High. In one of its many hallways, we see Kuno talking to Nabiki.) Nabiki: Hey, Kuno-chan. Do you want to know where your pig-tailed goddess is? Kuno: You will address me as Kuno-sempai and yes, I would like to know of my pig-tailed goddess' whereabouts. (Nabiki extends a hand) Kuno: If you want my handshake, that I shall give.(Shakes Nabiki's hand) Nabiki: No. You know what I want.(Smiles) Kuno: I have no wish in dating you, Nabiki. Nabiki: 2000 yen. Kuno: Nani? Nabiki: 2000 yen for the information of your pig-tailed goddess. Kuno: (Hands Nabiki 2000 yen)Ok then. Where is she? Nabiki: She's in the Tendo dojo. Kuno: Nani? Why would she be under the same roof as that cad, Ranma. Nabiki: She's being held prisoner by Ranma and needs your help to escape. She'll be vanquished from this world if you don't hurry. Kuno: I shall destroy Ranma. Nabiki: Oh yeah. You know that Ranma is a sorcerer, right? Kuno: Hai. Nabiki: Well. He put a spell on himself to make everyone think he is her panda since he'll look like one. Kuno: Thank you, Nabiki. I would've paid anything to be with my pig-tailed goddess(Runs off) Nabiki: Man, I knew I should've asked for more.(Slight pause)Oh well... ...you can't win them all.(Thinking)Mr. Saotome....that's for not paying me back.(Walks to her classroom) (Back to Ranma and Akane. They are in front of the school gate. Akane is mad) Akane: (Angrily)Man...I hate doing this every morning. Ranma: (Notices that Akane is mad)Maybe you should tell them to stop. Akane: You know how many times I tried. They just don't understand that........... Ranma: That you have a......... Akane: ......... Ranma: ......... Akane: Well.........let's go. Ranma: Wait. Akane: Huh? Ranma: You should smile more often. Remember what I said earlier.(Smiles) Akane: (Remembering)You look cute when you smile too.(Smiles) Thanks. (Thinking)Maybe he really is starting to show his true feelings. Ranma: (Thinking)I hope she doesn't hit me during the battle. (Ranma and Akane both run into the courtyard where they are greeted with a mob of boys trying to defeat Akane for a date. Ranma, battle hungry since he didn't fight Kuno today, knocks out a few boys. After the battle, Ranma remembers that Akane likes to fight her own battle.) Akane: (Thinking that Ranma was trying to help her out)Thank you, Ranma. Ranma: (Surprised)No Problem(Thinking)I thought I was a goner.(Smiles) I guess this is turning out quite nice. (Ranma and Akane proceed on into the school. From one of the windows, we see Nabiki looking out. She smiles and goes about with her business.) (Somewhere in China. We see Ryoga walking but we don't know if it's in the right direction) Ryoga: (Talking to himself)Why do I have to be so bad with directions. Why? I knew that I shouldn't have tried to go to the bathroom when I was visiting the Tendo dojo. Akane Tendo.....how I miss you. I wish I had the nerve to ask you out, but I can't bear to think of you rejecting me.(Sigh)Please go out with me. (In a classroom we hear Akane sneeze. Ranma, at the other side of the room is snoring) Akane: Hmm...I wonder who's thinking about me. Teacher: Quiet. Akane: Hai (It's now lunchtime. The morning classes have ended. We are in the lunchroom where everyone is enjoying lunch. Ukyo is nowhere in sight. Ranma and Akane are sitting with their own friends. Nabiki walks in and notices. She walks over to Ranma and sits next to him as he's chatting and eating with his friends. Akane, who is in the other side off the room doesn't notice.) Ranma: (Stops eating)Hi, Nabiki. Nabiki: Has anything happened? Ranma: No. Nothing at all. She hadn't hit me since earlier. Nabiki: (Smiles)See...all you have to do is act nice. Isn't that easy? Ranma: It really is. I have no problem with that.(Smiles) Thanks a lot for the advice. Nabiki: Since you have no problem with that, why don't you go a step further and ask Akane out? Ranma: Nani? Nabiki: Just think about it. Maybe that's the perfect way to end all of the fighting once and for all. Ranma: I don't know........ Nabiki: Come on. What do you have to lose? Ranma: She might think I'm up to something. Nabiki: Why would she think that? Ranma: Well........ Nabiki: It's because you expect her to think that, ne? Ranma: ......... Nabiki: Haven't you noticed that she didn't hit you even though you expected it? Ranma: Well.......yeah I did. Nabiki: So why would it start now? Ranma: I guess you're right. But how should I ask her? Nabiki: You could figure that out yourself. Ranma: I guess so. Where should we go? Nabiki: I know this great place called Pour Deux. It serves the greatest French food. How about it? Ranma: What if Shampoo, Ukyo, or (Gulps) Kodachi show up? Nabiki: I doubt it.(Smiles) Ranma: I hope you're right.....now....... speaking of Ukyo. Have you seen her today? Nabiki: No. I didn't. Ranma: I hope she's alright. Nabiki: She probably overslept. Ranma: I hope you're right. (In Ukyo's okonomiaki store, we see Ukyo sleeping in her room. Nabiki opens the door and tip toes in. Inside, she unplugs the alarm clock and then leaves) Nabiki: Now...back to the date. Ranma: What about it? Nabiki: I'll even pitch in for the dinner. On me.(Smiles) Ranma: Why are you being so nice? Nabiki: You're going to have to pay me to tell you. Ranma: Wait. Does that mean this conversation is free? Nabiki: Just this time. Ranma: Oh yeah. Please don't tell Akane. I want this to be a surprise. Nabiki: No problem. Ranma: Thanks a lot, Nabiki. Nabiki: See you later(Gets up and leave) (After Nabiki leaves, Ranma's friends, who heard everything begin to question Ranma. He just ignores them and continues to eat. On the other side of the lunchroom, Akane is talking with her friends) Girl: You're so lucky Akane. Akane: What do you mean? Girl: (Looks across the lunchroom at Ranma)Having him as a fiance. Akane: (Blushing)But we fight all the time.(Remembers that they hadn't since morning)Well....most of the time that is. Girl: I'd take Ranma over anyone else in this lunchroom. AnotherGirl: Me too (One the other side of the lunchroom, Ranma sneezes.) (They both sigh as Akane blushes. She looks across the lunchroom at Ranma and sighs also. Nabiki appears at their table and sits next to Akane.) Nabiki: Hi, Akane. Akane: (Still looking at Ranma)Hi, Nabiki. Nabiki: (Smiles)Why are you staring at Ranma? Akane: (Looks at Nabiki yet still blushing)I wasn't. Nabiki: Oh. (Smiles) (There is a slight pause) Nabiki: I was wondering if you and Ranma are getting along. Akane: I think he's really showing his feelings towards me. Nabiki: Do you like it? Akane: Yes.....I really do. Nabiki: See. All you had to do was be nice and not hit him. Isn't that easy? Akane: Yes it is. Nabiki: (Innocently)Maybe if you continue to be nice to him, he might ask you out. Akane: What? Nabiki: It was just a thought.(Smiles) Akane: (Blushing)I know.....(Sighs)....just a thought. (After a short moment of silence.) Nabiki: Akane. Akane: Yes? Nabiki: Why don't you go over to Ranma's table and talk to him? Akane: I think I will.(Smiles) Nabiki: Oh yeah. Have you seen Shampoo today?(Thinking)That should make her think I had nothing to do with Shampoo not interrupting their morning walk. Akane: No. I expected to see her on our way to school. Do you know what happened to her? Nabiki: No. I just wanted to ask her if she saw Kuno. He........owes me money. Have you seen him also? Akane: No. I didn't see him either. I wonder what happened to the two of them this morning. Nabiki: Beats me. Akane: Oh...I forgot. I want to thank you for the advice you gave earlier. Nabiki: No problem. I wish I can stay but I have something to do. Akane: Ok. Nabiki: Oh. And one more thing. Don't tell Ranma we had this talk. Akane: I won't. Bye. Nabiki: See you later.(Leaves) (Nabiki leaves as Akane heads over to Ranma's table, leaving her two friends talk to one another.) (As Nabiki exits the lunchroom and proceeds down the corridor, she sees Ukyo walking in through one of the entrances. Nabiki walks up to Ukyo) Nabiki: Hi, Ukyo. Where were you earlier today? Ukyo: Well.....(Embarrassed)......I overslept. Nabiki: You don't seem to be the type that oversleeps. Ukyo: I know. My alarm usually wakes me up for school. Nabiki: How did you wake up today? Ukyo: I woke up when I sneezed. Nabiki: Oh.(Thinking)I knew I shouldn't have been talking about her. (There is a slight pause) Nabiki: Are you going to the lunchroom? Ukyo: Yes. I want to see Ranma. Nabiki: .....Can you do a favor for me? Ukyo: Sure. What can I do? Nabiki: I need you to help me find Kuno.(Thinking)I have to keep her from Ranma. Ukyo: Sure, but I want to go say 'hi' to Ranma first. Nabiki: You can see him later. I really need your help now. Ukyo: Well....I guess I could wait. Nabiki: Thanks a lot.(Thinking)That ought to buy them some time. (Back in the lunchroom Akane is sitting next to Ranma. His friends left leaving just them two.) Akane: Ranma. I really like how the day is going, don't you? Ranma: I know. (Brief pause) Ranma: Akane. Akane: Yes? Ranma: (Nervously)I was wondering.....if......you'd......um.... Akane: If I would what. Ranma: If you'd like...to......go out. Akane: (Surprised)Really? Ranma: ........Will you go out with me? Akane: Yes. Ranma: (Surprised)Really? Akane: Yes. Ranma: When would you like out? Akane: How about....tonight...around six? Ranma: Great. Tonight it is. Akane: (Thinking)Tonight is going to be wonderful.(Smiles) Ranma: (Thinking)Boy....she really does look cute when she smiles. I hope tonight turns out alright. (Smiles) (The bell soon rings and everyone including Ranma and Akane must head to class.) (The rest of the school day goes by quickly and smoothly. Ranma and Akane are walking home together. Both of them seem quite happy. Ranma is actually walking next to Akane on the sidewalk for a change.) Akane: I was wondering if we'll see Shampoo, Ukyo, or Kodachi on our date. Ranma: I honestly hope not. The day's going by so perfectly and I wouldn't want then to mess it up. Akane: (Happily)You really think this is a perfect day. Ranma: Well.....yeah. I haven't been hit yet and we aren't fighting. Also, I didn't change into a girl. Akane: We should do this more often.(Holds Ranma's arm while leaning her head on his shoulder as they walk) Ranma: (Looks at Akane then looks straight ahead and softly says)I know... .....I know......(Smiles) (Ranma and Akane reaches the dojo and they both head in through the gate. They stop holding each others hand. Genma and Soun are playing a game of shougi. Soun looks obviously stumped. Nabiki is in the livingroom watching television. Kasumi is at the gate to greet them.) Kasumi: Welcome home. How was school for the two of you? Ranma: (Obviously in a good mood)So far, it's going perfectly. Kasumi: That's nice. How about you, Akane? Akane: It's going great for me too. Kasumi: I made some cookies(Brings out a tray of cookies from nowhere)Would you two like some? Ranma: No thanks. I'll eat later. Akane: Same here. Kasumi: Oh my. What should I do with these cookies? (Genma, still in Panda form gets up from his game, walks up to Kasumi, takes the tray, dumps all the cookies in his mouth, and goes back to his game of shougi. Akane and Ranma notices a few cuts and bruises on Genma but don't bother to ask. Kasumi, as always is oblivious to what just happened. Kasumi asks them two a question.) Kasumi: Will one of you two do me a favor and return a book I borrowed back to Dr. Tofu later? Akane: Sorry, sis, but......we're going out on a date tonight.(Smiles) (Ranma nods in compliance) Kasumi: How sweet. You two finally decide to go out. (Genma, in the living room overhears Kasumi and quickly runs into the kitchen. Soun, who also overhears her walks up to Ranma and Akane) Soun: (Looks at both Ranma and Akane)Is it true? You two are going out tonight. Ranma and Akane: Yes. Soun: (Hugs the two of them and begin to cry)Oh.....how I waited for this day.(Begins sobbing)The Tendos and Saotomes will soon unite. (A splash is heard from the kitchen. Genma, now in human form runs up to Soun, Ranma, and Akane. Kasumi heads towards the kitchen to clean the mess Genma made.) Genma: Is that true, Ranma? Ranma: Yeah. Genma: Well it's about time. (Nabiki walks up to them. She winks at Akane when Ranma isn't looking. Akane smiles back.) Ranma: Pop, I don't want you interfering with our date. Genma: (Innocently)I will do no such thing. And besides(Depressed)I have to work tonight.(Goes into the house) Soun: (Crying)We will prepare the wedding for tomorrow. Akane, you'll make a beautiful bride. Akane: Dad. We're just going on a date. (Nabiki winks at Ranma when Akane isn't looking. She then heads into the house goes into the livingroom.) Soun: (Still crying)You make me proud. Akane: Dad. Please. Ranma: Excuse me (Wriggles free of Soun's embrace and heads for the house.) Soun: (Sobbing)I shall retire a happy man. Akane: Dad. (As Soun continues to babble, Akane is forced to listen. Ranma is now in the livingroom talking to Nabiki, who is sitting on the couch.) Ranma: (Nervously)Nabiki. I......was.....wondering......if you....... can......lend me..... Nabiki: (Giving Ranma a whole wad of money)There. That should cover the dinner. Ranma: (Relieved)Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.(Checks how much) But isn't this a little too much? Nabiki: Relax. There's also enough for a trip to the amusement park.(Winks) Ranma: You do know that I can't pay back this.... Nabiki: (Interrupting)Don't worry. I won't charge you. Ranma: Are you sure? Nabiki: I'm perfectly sure. Ranma: Thanks a lot.(Heads upstairs) (Ranma exits the livingroom to head upstairs, Akane enters and sits next to Nabiki.) Akane: Hi Nabiki. I haven't seen you since lunch. Nabiki: Well. I had to do some stuff. Akane: Oh.....have you seen Ranma? Nabiki: Yes. He just went upstairs. I think he's getting ready for the date. Akane: Did he ask you anything? Nabiki: Nope. He just walked by and went upstairs. Akane: I was wondering if he told you of where we were going. Nabiki: I don't know but I'm sure it's some place fancy. Akane: Really? Where do you think we would go? Nabiki: I assume that he would take you to a fancy restaurant. You know....so the atmosphere is right? Akane: (Blushing)Do you really think so? Nabiki: If he does, then he must really like you. Akane: (Blushing even more)I hope so........ Nabiki: When are you leaving? Akane: We agreed to leave at around six. Nabiki: Well.....you should go get ready soon. Akane: Right.(Exits the livingroom and goes up the stairs) (Nabiki gets off the couch and goes to the phone and proceeds to dial a number.) (After a brief conversation on the phone, Nabiki hangs up and goes up the stairs. Ranma, now in his room looking through the closet hears a knock on the door.) Ranma: Who is it? Nabiki: It's me. May I come in? Ranma(Recognizing Nabiki's voice once again)Sure. (Nabiki opens the door and enters) Nabiki: Did you find something to wear? Ranma: How about this?(Pulls out some faded jeans and a T-shirt) Nabiki: Sorry. I forgot to tell you. Pour Deux is a very formal restaurant. Ranma: Oh.....ok. I forgot to ask this earlier but how do I get there and where is it? Nabiki: Don't worry I've got you covered. Ranma: Can you tell me? Nabiki: It's a surprise. Ranma: .......... Nabiki: Well.....gotta go. Bye.(Opens the door and leaves) Ranma: Bye. (Meanwhile Akane is in her room looking through her closet. There's a knock at the door) Akane: Come in. (Nabiki enters and leans up against the wall) Nabiki: Well....have you found something yet? Akane: How about this?(She pulls out a beautiful blue evening dress.) Nabiki: (Quite impressed)Not bad! Akane: Do you think I should wear it? Nabiki: Sure. Why not. Akane: Fine. I'll wear this.(Slight pause)So do you know where Ranma is taking me tonight? Nabiki: Sorry. I didn't ask. Besides.....it's none of my business.(Smiles) Akane: I hope it's some nice place. Nabiki: I'm pretty sure it will. Akane: Can you help me get into this dress? Nabiki: Don't worry you have plenty of time.....and besides.....I have to do something. Akane: Ok. Nabiki: see you later(Opens the door and leaves) (Nibiki walks down the stairs and sits on the couch in the livingroom. Genma is also sitting on the couch, watching TV.) Nabiki: Mr. Saotome. Genma: Yes, Nabiki? Nabiki: I was wondering.......when do you work tonight? Genma: I work at seven, after dinner. Why? Nabiki: Just wondering.....(Innocently)How did you get all those cuts and bruises? Genma: Kuno attacked me. Nabiki: (Smiles)Really? How come? Genma: Well...he thought I was Ranma under this spell that make people see him as a panda, his pig-tailed goddess' pet. Nabiki: How did you get away? Genma: I jumped into the hot tub. When Kuno ask me if I saw a panda, I told him yeah and said he went out the window. Nabiki: Is he still looking for the Ranma disguised as a panda? Genma: I think so......why are you asking me all these questions? Nabiki: I was just wondering.(Gets up and heads for the kitchen for a bite to eat) (In the kitchen, Kasumi is finishing baking a new batch of cookies. She sees Nabiki checking the fridge and asks her a question.) Kasumi: Nabiki. Nabiki: (Looking in the fridge)Yes? Kasumi: Can you do me a favor and return a book I borrowed to Dr. Tofu? Nabiki: (Closes the fridge door)I'm sorry but I have a lot of work ahead of me. Kasumi: Well that will mean that I have to return this myself. Nabiki: Do you know when you'll return it? Kasumi: I'm going to return it after dinner at seven. Nabiki: (Smiles)Maybe I'll see you there. May I have a cookie? Kasumi: Here you go.(Gives her the tray)Have as many as you'd like. Nabiki: I'll take just one.(Takes one and heads for Ranma's room) (In Ranma's room, we see Nabiki and Ranma talking.) Nabiki: Just be outside at six and you'll be ok. Ranma: Fine. Nabiki: One more thing. Don't tell her that I have anything to do with this. Ranma: But what about if she asks about how I got the money? Nabiki: Tell her you were saving it for this day. Ranma: But that's a lie. Nabiki: Telling her that should guarantee you a night without having to worry about her hitting you. Ranma: I never thought of it that way. Thanks. Nabiki: Anything else? Ranma: (Embarrassed)Well......can you help me find something to wear? Nabiki: Just wear a tux.(Smiles)Remember. It's a formal restaurant. Ranma: I hope you know what you're doing. (It's now six. We are outside the Tendo's house. There is a large, black stretch limo in front. We see Ranma's jaw drop at the sight of his form transportation. Akane is also shocked at the sight. Nabiki is smiling. Soun and Genma fainted. Kasumi is happy as always. Ranma, dressed in a black tux helps Akane, dressed in a beautiful blue evening gown and high-heels into the limo and then he gets in. Nabiki is talking to the limo driver. Akane and Ranma don't notice.) Nabiki: So do you understand what to do? Driver: Yes. Nabiki: Remember. If they come home happy, I'll give you a big tip later. If they don't......well...let's just say that if they come home unhappy, then I'll be unhappy. Driver: (Nervously)I understand. Nabiki: Well then, what are you waiting for? Get going. Driver: Hai (The driver drives away as everyone waves and then goes about with their business. Kasumi is now busy cooking dinner. Soun and Genma continue start to play their game of shougi. Soun is still stumped. Nabiki watches the limo get smaller and smaller as it moves further down the road. After the limo disappears from sight, Nabiki starts walking towards Kuno's mansion.) (Inside the limo, Ranma and Akane are still in shock of their form of transport. Neither of them could speak. Ranma finally breaks the silence.) Ranma: Do you like it? Akane: Like it? I love it! Ranma: I'm glad you like it.(Puts his arm around her) Akane: (Leans on Ranma, resting her head on his shoulder. She begins thinking)Can this be? Can Ranma be really try to show his feelings. How I wish this wouldn't end.(Begins to talk)Where are we going? Ranma: We're going to Pour Deux, this fancy restaurant that serves French food. Akane: Really? It's a fancy restaurant. Ranma: Yes. It is. Akane: You would take me to a fancy restaurant. Ranma: Of course. Why wouldn't I? Akane: I just didn't expect it, that's all? Ranma: Change is nice, isn't it? Akane: Yes, it really is? (We are now in from of the Kuno Mansion. We see Nabiki walk to the front door and knock a few times. Kuno answers, quite unexpected for us considering that he has others do it for him.) Kuno: Nabiki. What brings you here to my humble abode? Nabiki: Kuno-chan, I wanted to know if you found Ranma? Kuno: You will address me as Kuno-sempai and I'm sad to say that I have not. Nabiki: Why aren't you looking for him? Kuno: I can't for all evidence leading to him has been vanquished. That cad covers his tracks well. Nabiki: Do you want to know where Ranma will be tonight? Kuno: Of course I do. Nabiki: 5000 yen(Extends her hand) Kuno: What? Such ridiculousness. Nabiki: Fine then. I'll leave.(Turns to walk away) Kuno: No. Here(Hands her 5000 yen) Now...where is my pig-tailed goddess' captor, Ranma? I shall vanquish him and free her. Nabiki: He will be at Dr. Tofu's at seven. That means you have half an hour to get there. Kuno: I shall leave now to have the element of surprise. Nabiki: No. You must be there seven sharp. He might panic and kill your goddess. Kuno: So it seems. Very well. I shall be there seven sharp. Nabiki: I have to go do something first so I best be going. See you later.(Walks away) Kuno: Ha ha ha. You will not escape from me again, Ranma.(Closes door) (We are outside of Pour Deux. Ranma's and Akane's limo arrive. They both get out and head in. The limo driver parks his limo and wait. Inside, they wait a short time and then they are seated in a corner booth. They order their food and wait.) Ranma: This is a very nice place, ne? Akane: (Looks around)Yes. It is.(Notices two girls, both from different tables eyeing Ranma and gets mad.) Ranma: Akane. Why are you upset? Akane: (Angrily)I'm not upset. Ranma: (Notices the girls eyeing him)Come on. Please don't be upset. Akane: (Cools down a bit)I just don't like...... Ranma: (Interrupting)Those girls looking at me? Akane: Yeah. Ranma: Don't worry. You know it and I know it that we're on a date. That's the only thing that should matter.(Smiles) Akane: (Embarrassed)I guess so.(Smiles) Ranma: (Thinking)I'm sure that I'm not worried about Akane hitting me anymore. I think I like just seeing see her happy and smiling. What am I thinking? I can't be falling for.......no....I can't......well...... can I? What's so bad about that? I think I'm starting to show real genuine feelings towards her and......I think I like it.(Smiles at Akane) Akane: (Thinking)Ever since we stopped fighting, everything changed. It's nice not fighting with him anymore. I haven't been happy like this ever when I was with Ranma. How come now? I don't want this to end..... ..really, I don't. I think I'm falling for....no....I can't be........ can I? All I know is that he makes me happy. I really don't want to fight with him anymore...I'm happy this way. That's all I know is that I'm happy when I'm with him.(Smiles) Ranma: (Thinking)Should I tell her that I like making her happy? No.....she'll think I'm up to something. Akane: (Thinking)Should I tell him that he makes me very happy when I'm with him? No......he won't believe me. (The waiter serves them their meals. They begin to eat....silently. After a few moments Ranma speaks.) Ranma: Do you like your meal? Akane: Yes. It's delicious. Ranma: Can I ask you a question? Akane: Sure. What is it? Ranma: I was wondering if you'd....like to do this.....again? Akane: Yes. I would really like that....can I ask you a question? Ranma: What is it? Akane: Do you really think I look cute when I smile? Ranma: (Honestly and softly)Yes, I do. (Akane smiles and eats her food. Ranma watches her for a second and then continues to eat.) (In Dr Tofu's clinic. Genma in Panda form is sweeping the floor) Genma(Panda): (Thinking as he sweeps)I'm sure glad I'm working tonight. That way, Kuno won't find me and try to beat the tar out of me. (The entrance door opens. Kuno enters.) Kuno: I found you at last, sorcerer. Prepare to be pummeled.(Pulls out his bokken and readies to attack) Genma(Panda): Growl.(Thinking)Not again! (Kuno attacks Genma and a battle ensues. Dr. Tofu, wondering what the commotion is about walks into the room to find Kuno and Genma fighting. He quickly jumps between the two and grabs Kuno's forearm with his right hand and squeezes, making Kuno open his hand thus dropping his bokken. Using his left hand, he grabs Genma's shoulder and also squeezes thus rendering Genma motionless. As Dr. Tofu continue to hold both Kuno and Genma, the door slides open......it's Kasumi.) (From outside the clinic we can hear bones cracking loudly, joints being popped, Kasumi going "Oh my!", the desperate screams of Kuno, and the horrible sounding growls of a panda trying to scream like a human. Nabiki is at a distance from the clinic listening and giggling. After a short time she turns around and walks away.) (In the Nekohanten, we see Shampoo and Cologne trying to making special potions. Mousse, as a duck is in his cage.) Shampoo: Shampoo not know why Mousse do that. Cologne: Patience grand-daughter. We will simply make some new ones. It'll take some time though. Shampoo: (Thinking)Now Shampoo no can look for Ranma. Shampoo have to spend rest of night making potions. Mousse(Duck): (Thinking)Shampoo. Can't you see that I broke all of your special potions so we be together in this room instead of you being out there looking for Ranma? Ah....what bliss it is to be in the same room as my beloved Shampoo. (Mousse is sweeping outside the Nekohanten this time with his glasses on. Nabiki walks up to Mousse) Mousse: (Seeing Nabiki)Hi, Nabiki. Nabiki: Hi, Mousse.....did my advice work? Mousse: Yes. It did. She couldn't get her arms out to attack me. How can I thank you? Nabiki: You know how much? (Mousse's face faults) Nabiki: Nevermind that. I can tell you of a better way to be with your Shampoo. Mousse: (Interested)How? Nabiki: You could break all of her magic potions. Mousse: How will that help? Nabiki: If you do break them, then she'll have to spend more time at the Nekohanten making more potions thus spending more time with you. Mousse: You really think that'll work? Nabiki: I'm sure of it. Mousse: I'll go break Shampoo's potions now. Thank You.(Runs into the Nekohanten) Nabiki: No Problem. See you later.(Turns around and walks away. She checks her watch and talks to herself)Quarter till seven. Plenty of time to get to Ukyo's and Kodachi's. (In the courtyard of Furikan High, we see Ukyo and Kodachi facing each other with their weapons drawn. Both girls are giving each other dirty stares yet neither of them attack.......at least not yet.) Ukyo: (Angrily)Ran-chan loves me! I was the first engaged with him! Kodachi: (Angrily)Ranma-sama is mine! He loves me! Not You! (At Pour Deux, Ranma sneezes.) Ukyo: (Angrily)What makes you think he's yours? You don't deserve the likes of him! He's too good for you or anyone else except me! Kodachi: (Angrily)You will never have my Ranma-sama. You're the one who don't deserve him! Ukyo: (Fuming)I'm going to make you eat those words! Kodachi: (Fuming)Come and get me! (The two slowly inch towards one another expecting the other to attack so they can counter. Then, out of nowhere we see Happousei run right pass them carrying a large bag of panties. He stops after he notices Ukyo, lunges and grabs on to her chest. Ukyo, in shock of what's happening didn't react in time to pull him off. Before she has time to respond and pummel him, Happousei reluctantly release his hold and runs away. Ukyo gives chase. Kodachi gives chase after Ukyo. A second later, we see a whole mob of girls, holding knives, daggers, and the like run by, also giving chase of Happousei.) (At Ukyo's store. Nabiki and Ukyo are sitting at a table, talking. There are no customers in the store) Nabiki: So. Did you find Kuno? Ukyo: I couldn't find him anywhere. I'm sorry. Nabiki: I really need to find him....can you help? Ukyo: I was hoping to close the store today so I can go see Ran-chan. Nabiki: I don't think Ranma is home tonight. He said he went to the school. He didn't tell me why though. Ukyo: Well....I guess I can help.(Thinking)When I look for Kuno at the school, I'll run into Ran-chan.(Smiles) Nabiki: Thanks a lot.(Smiles) Ukyo: I'll close up now. Nabiki: Wish I could go with you but I'll go look elsewhere for Kuno.(Leaves for the Kuno Mansion) (A little later, at the Kuno Mansion. Nabiki walks up to the door and knocks. One of the doormen answers. She asks for Kodachi. He tells her to wait a minute and closes the door. After a minute, Kodachi answers.) Kodachi: What brings you to my home? Nabiki: I was wondering if I can talk to Tatewaki. Kodachi: I'm sorry to say but he ran out a few minutes ago. He never said where. Nabiki: Oh yeah.......he told me earlier that he was going to fight Ranma at the school courtyard tonight. Nevermind. Kodachi: What? Ranma's is going to be at the school tonight. Nabiki: I think.(Smiles) Kodachi: Then I shall go to the school also.(Runs towards Furikan High) Nabiki: See you later. (Nabiki is now walking down the street. She smiles at the thought of Kuno, Mr. Saotome, Dr. Tofu, and Kasumi being in the same room. As she walks, we see Ryoga, out of nowhere run up to her. She stops to talk.) Ryoga: Nabiki? Nabiki: Hi, Ryoga. Ryoga: What are you doing in China? Nabiki: We re not in China. Ryoga: You mean to say that we're in Japan. Nabiki: Yes. Ryoga: (Scratching the back of his head)Strange....I don't remember crossing any body of water. Nabiki: Can you do me a favor? Ryoga: Sure. What is it? Nabiki: Can you walk me home? Ryoga: Of course.......Let's go(Starts walking and begins to think)I hope Akane is home. Nabiki: Ryoga. Ryoga: Yes? Nabiki: You're going the wrong way. Ryoga: I knew that.(Smiles weakly) (At Pour Deux, Ranma and Akane have finished eating and they are ready to leave. After Ranma pays, they leave. Outside they get into the limo and leave the scene. In the limo, Ranma and Akane are talking.) Ranma: Did you like the dinner? Akane: Yes. I really did.(Smiles) Ranma: (Smiles)Would you like to go to the amusement park? Akane: But what about our clothes? Ranma: Maybe we should go home and change. Akane: Well........it doesn't bother me if we go like this. Ranma: Are you sure? Akane: Yes. And besides......I like the way you look tonight.(Smiles) Ranma: (Smiles)Thank you. I also like the way you look too. Akane: (Blushing)Thanks.(Leans against Ranma's shoulder) Ranma: (Putting his arm around her and thinking to himself about Akane)I.........also..........love........you. Akane: (Enjoying the moment and thinking about Ranma)Ranma......I..... ...love..........you. (Back at the Tendo dojo. Nabiki, Soun, and Ryoga are the only ones present. Soun is still looking at the shougi board thinking of his next move. Nabiki and Ryoga are in the livingroom, talking) Nabiki: So Ryoga....Did you find the bathroom since the last time we saw you? Ryoga: (Embarrassed)Well......I made it to the bathroom ok, but I never found my way back. Nabiki: I was wondering........have you seen P-chan? We haven't seen him since you left. Ryoga: (Nervously)Me....um......I....can't....uh...say...that...I...have. Nabiki: Oh.....nevermind. (Ryoga sighs in relief) (The front door opens. Kasumi comes in after her running her little errand of returning her book.) Kasumi: Good evening.(Notices Ryoga and then smiles) Ryoga: Hello, Kasumi. Nabiki: Kasumi, How did everything go?(Smiles) Kasumi: Well.......when I got to Dr. Tofu's, Mr. Saotome and Kuno were there. They both had the funniest expression on their faces when I walked in.....well....Mr. Saotome that is. I think Dr. Tofu was working on the two of the when I walked in. I guess Dr. Tofu was trying something new out. I saw him snap their neck way back, then quickly forward, and then to the side. They must've had cricks in their neck. But that doesn't matter. How was your day? Nabiki: Couldn't complain. Kasumi: How about you, Ryoga? Ryoga: I'm doing quite well, considering I'm here. Kasumi: That's nice. Would any of you two like some cookies? I'm going to make some. Nabiki: No thanks. Ryoga: No thank you. (Kasumi goes into the kitchen. Nabiki asks Ryoga a question.) Nabiki: Ryoga, can you take me out for something to eat? I didn't get the chance to eat dinner. I was.....busy. Ryoga: Well....I guess so. Nabiki: Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it. Ryoga: Oh........have you seen Akane anywhere? Nabiki: I'll tell you later. Let's get going. (Nabiki and Ryoga both leave. Nabiki leading the way of course.) (We are now outside the amusement park. The limo pulls up and Ranma and Akane get out. The limo driver parks his limo and wait. Ranma and Akane, both standing out in the crowd due to such formal wear aren't bothered by the looks and stares of others.) Akane: What would you like to do? Ranma: Let's go play some games. Akane: Ok. (Ranma and Akane both play their share of games, Ranma occasionally winning a few. He gives his prizes to Akane who happily accepts them. After a few games, they both decide that they should go on some rides together. As they walk, holding hand in hand they come across the Tunnel of Love.) Akane: Do you want to try it? Ranma: Would you? Akane: (Smiles)I asked you first. Ranma: (Short pause)......Yeah.....I would. Akane: (A little surprised)You really mean it. Ranma: (Jumps into the boat and extends his hand as a gesture to help her in.) Yes....I do. (Akane gives the prizes to the operator and takes Ranma's hand and steps in the boat. The boat wobbled ever so slightly causing Akane to lose balance and to fall into Ranma's arms where they stare at each other for a moment. Akane then sits up next to Ranma. The boat is then set on its way.) (Somewhere in Tokyo, three figures jumping from roof to roof hop across the sky. Happousei is still being chased by Ukyo, who is being chased by Kodachi.) Ukyo: (Still chasing Happousei)Get back here you perverted old man! I'll have your head! You hear me! Happousei: (Still running for his life and thinking)How am I ever going to lose her? She followed me all the way through Tokyo already. Sooner or later, I'm going to run out of land. Well....at least the mob of girls stopped chasing me.(Begins to talk)You have to catch me first. Kodachi: (Running after Ukyo)I will not let you escape! Do you hear me! (Down below, we see Nabiki and Ryoga getting out of a cab. Nabiki pays and the cab drives off. They both notice Happousei, Ukyo, and Kodachi hopping from roof to roof up above. Nabiki smiles) Ryoga: (Puzzled)Wasn't that Happousei, Ukyo, and Kodachi jumping by on the roof? Nabiki: (Smiling)Nah! You're probably see things. Ryoga: (Still puzzled)I guess you're right.(Scratches the back of his head) Nabiki: Are you ready to eat? Ryoga: (Smiles although still puzzled)Of course. (Nabiki and Ryoga both walk into a restaurant. They order their food and wait.) Ryoga: Now that we're here.....can you tell me if you've seen Akane anywhere? Nabiki: Do you like my sister? Ryoga: (Blushing)Well I....... Nabiki: Do you? Ryoga: (Blushing more)I....um....really..... Nabiki: You do know that she's engaged to Ranma. Ryoga: (A bit angry)Ranma doesn't deserve her. Nabiki: Why do you say that? Ryoga: Because he never treats her right! Nabiki: What if he did? Ryoga: But he doesn't. Nabiki: I know what you're saying, but what if he did? Ryoga: ................... Nabiki: Do you hate Ranma? Ryoga: Yes, I do. Nabiki: Because he took her from you? Ryoga: No......it's because.......I.... Nabiki: What if you never met Ranma? Ryoga: Well.......I would not be curs......I mean.....I would be happy. Akane will not be treated unkindly. Nabiki: If it weren't for Ranma, you would've never met Akane because you wouldn't have come here looking for him. Ryoga: .......................Why are you asking these questions? Nabiki: Would you be happy for Akane if she were treated nicely? Ryoga: Yes. I would. Nabiki: That's all I wanted to know. (The waiter comes by with their orders and places them on the table. The two begin eating) (In the Tunnel of Love, Ranma and Akane are enjoying the atmosphere. Statues of angels hover by. The dimly lit cavern giving it a serene and peaceful look everywhere.) Ranma: Akane. Akane: Yes? Ranma: What do you think could top today off perfectly? Akane: (Thinking)A kiss.(Begins to talk)I don't know(Sighs) Ranma: (Thinking)Should I try it.......no......I can't.........not now. (They continue to enjoy the rest of the ride without saying anything else. After the ride, Akane and Ranma decide that it's time to head home before it gets too late. Akane takes her prizes from the operator and she and Ranma leave for the limo. They both get into the limo and head for home. The limo drops them off right in front of the house and leaves. They're outside the gate.) Ranma: (Looking into Akane's eyes)Akane. Akane: (Looking into Ranma's eyes)Ranma. (On the other side of the block, Nabiki and Ryoga are getting out of a cab. Nabiki pays the driver and he drives away.) Ryoga: Thanks a lot for dinner. How can I ever repay you? Nabiki: Well.....can you go to the front entrance and peek in to see if my dad is awake? Ryoga: Sure.(Walks off) Nabiki: (Thinking)Well. At least I won't have to worry about Ryoga showing up at the house for a couple of weeks.(Smiles) (Nabiki walks down the street and stops short of the corner. She then leans up against the wall and wait. Just around the corner, we see Ranma and Akane.) Akane: Ranma, I had a great time. Ranma: Me too. (Ranma and Akane stare in each others eyes for a minute. They slowly inch closer and closer to each other. Akane closes her eyes. Ranma then closes his eyes. They kiss. Nabiki, peeking around the corner smiles. After finishing their kiss Ranma says something.) Ranma: (Softly and sincerely)Akane...........I love you. (Akane looks at Ranma in disbelief, then realizing his sincerity, she starts to cry. Ranma is puzzle) Ranma: What's wrong? Akane: (Crying)You don't know how(sniff) long I've waited to hear that. Ranma: (Embracing Akane)Then I wish I told you earlier then. Akane: (Stops crying a bit)Ranma.....(Sniff)I love you, too.(Hugs back) Ranma: (Softly)You now what? Akane: What? Ranma: (Sincerely)I'm glad I asked you out. Akane: (Begins crying again)I'm glad you asked me too............ Ranma: Come on......let's go in.(Opens the gate while still holding Akane) Akane: (Crying)Ok. (Ranma and Akane head in. After a minute, Nabiki comes into view and walks to the gate. Before she enters, she has a thought.) Nabiki: (Thinking)I wonder how all the other are going to take this. (Smiles and walks in) (Somewhere in China) Ryoga: Can you please tell me how to get to the Tendo dojo? Man: What?!? You again?!? Ryoga: (Embarrassed)I found my way but got lost again trying to find the front gate.(Scratches the back of his head)I don't remember crossing any body of water though. Man: How come you can find your way here all the time but not your way to Japan? Ryoga: I wish I knew. First off, the characters from this story was created by the Rumiko Takahashi. I would never take credit for any of her works. If you are reading this, then that means you bothered to read this till the end. I'm sorry for any spelling or grammatical errors. I don't know why I wrote this and how. I just sat in front of my computer, typed "Ranma no Baka", and I wrote as I went along. Writing this took most of my day, but it was time well spent. I guess I was lucky that I could keep the story moving. Please send comments(No flames, "You suck", or the like please)I'm also aware that in Japanese culture, lunchtime usually took place in the classroom and not in a cafeteria like with American schools. I hadn't been aware of that until long after I have written this fanfic. If you enjoyed this fanfic, I'm happy to say that I'll continue to write more. P.S.-If you want any of my other fanfics, just ask. Jeffrey "OneShot" Wong