Geez!  That's a pretty nasty plot line.  It works, though.  You 
were right about Ryoga's meanness, but it seemed to fit.  Try to add some 
more of Genma's feelings for part 2 and you've got yourself a good deal 
going.

                                      Ryoga Hibiki
                        Wielder of the Bladed Belt, Friend of P-Chan