Here is the first part of the prequel to my Personalities fic...
C & C please, that is, if you read it...
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BILE Studios Presents:
Personalities Too part 1: Kasumi and Mousse.
by Jang Choe
Mousse: Shampoo!!
Shampoo: (Surprised) Aiya!! You scared me Mousse!
Mousse: So, when are you going to marry me Shampoo?
Shampoo: Marry you? Ha Ha, I no marry you. I marry Ranma.
Mousse: (Shocked) Huh? But I.. I.. beat you in a fair fight.
Shampoo: Unfortunately, you right. But clause three, section
four of chapter two of Pantine Pro V on "The Handbook of Amazon
Tribe," say that Amazon woman marry who ever beat her first.
And Ranma beat Shampoo long before you did Mousse.
Mousse: (Almost Crying) Shampoo!!
(Narrating) Man, I hate that stupid Amazon book. You know, I've
been waiting a long time for Shampoo to love me, and she has
given me no slack yet. I even trained hard and beat her a few
years ago. Even though my favorite master, Chan, said I would
never have Shampoo, I simply didn't believe him. Oh well, one of
these days, I will have Shampoo. I must, she is the only girl
for me. But how do I get her to love me?! If I was like
Ranma... That boy is sure popular with the ladies. I mean, he
has Ukyou, Akane, Kodachi, and... my.. (Grits teeth) Shampoo.
How does he do it???!! (Tears out some of his hairs) Wait,
(stops in mid-tear and becomes calm again.) I'll just ask him.
[Mousse then goes over to the Tendo Dojo. Actually, he
thought he went to the Tendo dojo but it was some other place.
Finally, after ten tries and finally putting his five centimeter
thick glasses on, he finds the Tendo dojo.]
Mousse: (Misses the door bell a few times but manages to hit it)
Hello? Anybody home?
[Inside]
Nabiki: I'll get it, as always. (Slowly, lazily gets up and
goes towards the door.)
Mousse: (The door opens in front of him and sees Nabiki) Oh,
hello Mr. Tendo, I'm looking for Ranma.
Nabiki: I'm Nabiki, You know the rich, beautiful, second
oldest sister?
Mousse: (Uninterested) Uh huh, where's Ranma?
Nabiki: (Sighs) Hold on... RANMA!! SOMEONE'S HERE TO KILL YOU
AGAIN!
Ranma: (Background) Which one?
Nabiki: Ummmm... oh yeah, MOUSSE!
Ranma: (Comes towards them) Okay Mousse, you want to fight
again? I'm surprised since I beat you even after you trained.
Mousse: What are you talking about? Shampoo helped you, you ass
hole!
Ranma: Whatever, come on make this quick. I'm hungry, and
dinner is almost ready.
Mousse: I didn't come here to fight, I came here to talk with
you.
Ranma: What?
Kasumi: (Pops out of nowhere) Oh my, another one of your friends
Ranma? Maybe he like to join us for dinner.
Mousse: Thank you Kasumi. Come, lets talk it over dinner,
Ranma. (Puts arm around Ranma.)
Ranma: Er, okay fine. Why are you putting your arms around
Kasumi? I thought you liked Shampoo.
Mousse: (Reddens and quickly removes his hands) No, I LOVE
Shampoo, and I have mistaken her for you.
Ranma: HUH?!
Mousse: Never mind. (Shakes head)
[They all walk to the dining room. Ranma, Nadoka, Genma,
Nabiki, Soun, Akane, Kasumi, and Mousse are eating. Everybody is
glad that Akane didn't cook, even though she insisted.]
Soun: So, Ranma. Are you ready for the big day?
Ranma: What big day?
Genma: The wedding!
Ranma: Oh, that.
Soun: What do you mean "Oh, that"? Your marriage is next year!
Ranma: Well, yea. But it's still a long way off. And I'm not
that excited to marry that tomboy of yours.
Akane: Excuse me??!! (Picks up table) A Tomboy?
Nadoka: Akane, good wives don't solve problems by physical
means.
Akane: (Sets down the table. Amazingly, the foods are still in
the right place) (Whispering) Look who's talking, she the one
who chased them around with the katana. Besides, she beats up
her husband all the time. (Normal voice) Well, I still don't see
why I have to marry that pervert.
Ranma: Oh, you're still mad about that incident last week!
Well, if you lock your door..
Akane: Well, you probably peek out from the window.
Ranma: Who'd want to look at you?!
Mousse: (thinking) Maybe this is the wrong time to come and
visit.
[They argue for a couple more hours and they finally calm
down. They are still having dinner.]
Mousse: (Thinking) Hmmmm, maybe they're calm now, I think I'll
ask Ranma. (Out loud) You, Ranma!
Ranma: Me Ranma, you Mousse! (Hits chest)
Mousse: Ha ha, anyway, I came here to ask about something.
Ranma: What?
Mousse: How do you get Shampoo to love me?
Ranma: Why are you asking me?
Mousse: Because Shampoo loves you and she doesn't love me.
Ranma: All I did was accidentally beat her in combat.
Mousse: Yes, but there's more than that! Remember the incident
with the contrary jewel? When you beat her when she was wearing
the brooch the wrong way, she didn't actually eagerly jump into
your arms.
Ranma: Well, I guess it's my charm. I don't know Mousse.
Akane: What charm?
Kasumi: Well Mousse, if your having trouble, I'll help you.
Mousse: (A little shocked) You will? Wh.. Why?
Kasumi: Because you sound like you really love Shampoo. And it
seems that you need help with love. Besides, Ranma is getting
married next year, and she will be so much trouble to Ranma and
Akane.
Mousse: (Thinking) Did I just get dissed by Kasumi? Oh well,
who cares. As long as Shampoo loves me in the end.
Nabiki: Speaking of which, daddy, I'm getting married to Kuno
tomorrow.
Soun: That's nice Nabiki. (Eats some more rice)
Soun: Wait a minute..
[Soun and Nabiki starts arguing and bla bla bla. This is
really another story. So..... skip to the next night.]
Kasumi: (Cheerfully) Hello, Mousse.
Mousse: (Nervously) Hello, Kasumi
Kasumi: Come on, time for Shampoo to fall in love. (Smile)
Mousse: Actually, I've been thinking. I appreciate your help
but
I think I'll go at this alone.
Kasumi: Oh, that's fine then,
[A few minutes has passed and we are at Nekohanten.]
Cologne: Mousse!!! Hurry up with those dishes!
Mousse: Yeah Yeah, where's Shampoo anyway?
Cologne: She's making something to help Ranma to fall in love
with her again, now hurry up.
Mousse: Okay okay,
Shampoo: (From another room) Great Grandmother, we no have
white pepper!
Cologne: Mousse, go get it from the nearest store.
Mousse: Okay then, give me the money.
Cologne: What? You need to use your own money!
Mousse: Why don't I buy you an iron so you can smooth out some
of those wrinkles you have?
Cologne: Get out and get it!!! (Hits Mousse out of the
Nekohanten.)
Mousse: Ayiiiiii..... (Flies through the air in the Takahashi
devil pose.)
*Tendo Dojo*
Kasumi: Father, I'm going to the groceries!
Soun: Okay.
*supermarket*
Mousse: Let's see, white pepper, white pepper, hmmmm. Where is
it? Excuse me! Miss, where are the white peppers?
Man: I am a man you dolt. Over there, you were just looking at
it.
Mousse: Thank you.
[Mousse buys the stuff and leaves.]
Mousse: (Walking) hmmm hmmm hmmm. Huh? (Squints) Is that
Shampoo? I can't see, too dark.
[It's around 9:00 PM]
Thug: (Looking at Kasumi walking cheerfully) Well, well, my
next victim. (Leaps out, grabs Kasumi, drags her into the alley,
and gets on top of her.)
Kasumi: Hello,
Thug: If you scream, I'll kill you.
Mousse: (Squints more) Huh???!!!! What the heck is he doing??!!
(Runs towards the alley, trips over a box, but gets back up.)
You!! What are you doing to Shampoo!!
Thug: (Looks up) Who the fuck are you?
Mousse: I'm her love, now get off of her!!! (Grabs the thug by
the hair and pulls him away. Then, with the wad of hair still in
his
hand, he bashes the thug's head against the wall which knocks him
out.) Are you okay Shampoo? Wait a minute, (Goes nearer to
Kasumi.) You're not Shampoo, you're... Kasumi.
Kasumi: (Getting up and brushing her clothes) Thank you Mousse,
luckily he didn't get the chance to do anything to me.
Mousse: Ummm okay, well see ya.
Kasumi: Mousse,
Mousse: (Turns back) Yes?
Kasumi: I'm.. a little shaky after the incident, can you escort
me to the market and back to Tendo-dojo?
Mousse: But I need to deliver this to Shampoo. I don't want to
disappoint her.
Kasumi: You really love her don't you?
Mousse: Yes, with all my heart.
Kasumi: Well, I know you want to go at this alone. But let me
help you, after all, you saved me.
Mousse: Oh okay. (Thinks) Oh okay, I'll escort you, but can we
go to Nekohanten first?
Kasumi: (Smiles) Sure:
[The thug wakes up but Mousse kicks him in the head and
walks towards Nekohanten.]
Kasumi: (Narrating) Well, that was a new experience for me.
That was the first time I actually became scared. Of course, I
can forget about this... as I did ever since my mother died.. My
mother died long time ago as you know, and I did my best to
forget about it. I was the oldest and didn't want to appear weak
in front of my sisters. I was suppose to be their inspiration,
the one to look up to. I thought almost lost it when that man
tried to attack me... I couldn't let myself do that. If I did,
my family will fall apart because I won't be there. I am like a
mother and a sister to them.... I need to take care of my
family... I don't want to know what would have happen to me if I
did lose control. Thank goodness Mousse was there...
Mousse: Shampoo!!! (Runs to hug Shampoo but hits a chair.)
Cologne: Well, did you get the white peppers? Hmmm? (Looks at
Kasumi.) Aren't you Kasumi?
Kasumi: Hello,
Cologne: (Pointing to Kasumi.) What's she doing here?
Mousse: She was attacked and wanted me to accompany her to the
Tendo dojo for her.
Cologne: Well, did you get the peppers?
Mousse: Yeah yeah, here.
Cologne: Shampoo, take Kasumi to the Tendo Dojo... and give
Ranma some of this while you are at it.
Shampoo: Aiya!! Shampoo love to go Ranma's house.
Mousse: I'll go too, Shampoo!!
Shampoo: No, you stay and help Great-Grandmother.
Mousse: Shampoo!
[Shampoo and Kasumi leave as Kasumi thanks Mousse. Mousse
just sits there and sulks.]
Cologne: Come Mousse, lets clean those dishes.
Mousse: Do I gotta?
Cologne: What do you think??!
[Mousse quietly goes to wash the dishes.]
Mousse: Hey crone, I'm gonna open the window for some fresh air!
Cologne: Whatever.
[Mousse suddenly splashes himself with cold water and flies
outside through the window.]
Mousse: (Thinking) You're not going to give that potion to
Ranma, Shampoo.
Cologne: Mousse? (Looks around for him and sees some feathers)
Curse you!!
[Mousse-duck flies as fast he can to the Tendo Dojo.]
Ranma: (Notices Mousse-duck) What? A duck?
[The duck flies to the kitchen, turns on the hot water and
instant Mousse.]
Ranma: Whaaa!!!! What do you want Mousse?
Mousse: (Pulls out a uniform out from his hair and wears it) Is
Shampoo here?
Ranma: No, why?
Mousse: She's doing that love potion bit again.
Ranma: Oh..
Mousse: I must have Shampoo eat it, so she'll love me...
Ranma: Okay Mousse, whatever you say... But it's not so fun
Shampoo chasing you around all the time.
Mousse: That would be my dream Ranma, you simply don't know the
love I have for Shampoo.
Ranma: Well well, they're here.
Shampoo: Ranma!! (Grabs onto him.)
Ranma: Hey, Shampoo...
Akane: (Angry) Ranma.....
Shampoo: Ranma, I make good chow mein for you... you eat now,
yes?
Ranma: Uhhh, Shampoo...
Akane: Ranma! I already cooked you a perfectly good meal!!
Mousse: That's right Ranma, you can eat you fiancee's cooking.
While me and Shampoo can eat her chow mein.
Ranma: Uhhhh, I think I'll take my chances with Shamp...
Akane: (Kicks Ranma through the roof) I'm sure you would try it
at least!!!
Ranma: (Flying through the air) That was so predictable.... Oh
yes, my patented devil pose... (Gets in his pose)
Takahashi: Actually, I made that up...
Mousse: Well, Shampoo? I'll would love to eat your chow mein.
Shampoo: Humph, this not for you Mousse, it for Ranma.
Kasumi: (Comes in and joins them) Well, since he's not here,
I'll have it Shampoo.
Shampoo: No, I wait till Ranma come back.
Kasumi: But it'll get cold...
Akane: Kasumi, you can eat the meal I prepared for Ranma.
Kasumi: (!) Well Akane, that's very sweet of you... I would...
[Right on cue, Ranma crashes back down to the Tendo Dojo.]
Kasumi: Oh hello Ranma, nice of you to drop in. (Phew) You must
eat Akane's cooking to make her happy at least.
Akane: That's okay Kasumi, I'll just throw it away since he
doesn't want it. Unless you want it, sis.
Ranma: (Quietly) I'll eat the food.
Akane: No you don't!
Ranma: (Sighs) Yes I do, I was kidding about that... phrase
earlier..
Shampoo: No!! I cooked this for you Ranma, you eat this, no
Akane's horrible cooking!!
Kasumi: I'll fix everybody something (Goes into the kitchen)
Shampoo: You promise you eat this Ranma?
Ranma: Yeah yeah Shampoo, sheesh.
Akane: What about mine!!!?
Ranma: (Blowing up) I'll eat yours too, okay?!
Nabiki: (From upstairs) Will you guys be quiet? I'm trying to
study for my Physics exam okay?
Shampoo: Ranma eat this now!
Mousse: (Thinking) I can't stand it!!!! (Takes Shampoo's bento
and runs off)
Shampoo: Mousse! Give that back to Shampoo!!
Ranma: (Thinking) Thanks Mousse, (Speaking) Now, only if you
can take away Akane's cooking.
Akane: (Rasing the sleeve of her blouse) RANMA!!
Ranma: Doh! I thought the speaking part and said the thinking
part. (Flies thorough the roof from Akane's punch)
Shampoo: (In Mandrin) <Where the hell did Mousse run off to?
Damn, now I must be careful what I eat. What would I tell great
grandmother? Mousse, you are sneaky.>
Mousse: (Quietly goes into the kitchen) Kasumi?
Kasumi: Yes?
Mousse: Can you hold this bento for me? I'll come for it again
so don't worry.
Kasumi: Sure, Mousse. (Smiles)
Mousse: Thanks... (Goes out the window)
Shampoo: (Mandrin) <Ahh!! Mousse!!! Where did you put the chow
mein?>
Mousse: (Mandrin) <Shampoo, you know those love potion foods
never works. It always backfired, why are you trying this
pathetic attempt again?>
Shampoo: <Hmm, I have to get Ranma to like me somehow.>
Mousse: <You know that if he likes you, he would have left Akane
a long time ago.>
Shampoo: <You think I am stupid? Of course I knew that! I am
like you Mousse, I have persistence. Of course, you will never
have me.>
Mousse: <And you will never have Ranma. Come on Shampoo, love
me instead, it would make our lives easier.>
Shampoo: <I don't want to. I like Ranma, he's a strong man. We
Amazons need strong man to give seed to the strong Amazon women
so we can have strong daughters to hold our Amazon tribe's honor.
You are not strong.>
Mousse: I did beat you...
Shampoo: <You never beat me...>
Mousse: Yes I did. You cheated, you hit when my back was
turned. That's not so honorable...
Shampoo: <There are no rules in battles. We Amazons have honor
of being the strongest tribe, not on how we fight.>
Mousse: Well, I have that "love" food. And I will use it
against you... I might use it on Ranma so he'll love Akane. Then
I might use it on you.. you'll finally love me.
Shampoo: <Mousse, give it back.>
Mousse: Okay then, I'll fight you for it. This time, I shall
beat you and you'll have to love me.
Shampoo: <It won't be easy..>
Mousse: <Thanks to you, I have learned more...>
[Meanwhile, back at Tendo-Dojo's kitchen.]
Kasumi: I wonder why Shampoo wants Ranma to eat this? (Opens
the box) Hmm, it does look good. I'm sure Mousse wouldn't mind
that if I had a little bite... (Takes a small bite out of the
chow mein with her chopstick. She suddenly drops the whole
bento, spilling the chow mein all around.) Huh? (notices the
mess) Oh dear, what have I done? I'll clean this up and cook
another chow mein for Mousse.
Mousse: Sorry if I hurt you Shampoo.
Shampoo: Yeah yeah, make this quick...
[Mousse immediately drops and sweeps the leg under
Shampoo. Shampoo angrily gets up and tries to punch him;
however, Mousse ducks under her punch and palm strikes her
stomach. Shampoo is stunned, but she is not hurt. She does a
flying side kick, Mousse moves to the side to dodge and sticks
his arm out to closeline Shampoo. Shampoo angrily gets up and
starts doing some side, side, roundhouse, spin, roundhouse, kicks
to Mousse. Mousse blocks most of it, but gets hit from the last
few moves. However, he is not hurt. Mousse starts to throw fury
of punches which Shampoo blocks them all, but she is drove back
to the pond in the Tendo-dojo's backyard. Mousse senses this,
fakes a punch, drops down, and does a kangaroo kick which throws
Shampoo in the air. For the finishing touch, he side kicks the
airborne Shampoo into the pond.]
Mousse: (Picks up the wet cat) Well Shampoo, I guess I win?
[Shampoo-cat bites Mousse on the hand.]
Mousse: Hmmm, (Flicks his wrist and some small threads come out
to tie up Shampoo cat.) There, I win. You agree?
Shampoo: Mewm mwe hiiss
Mousse: (Pulls out a hot kettle out of his sleeve and pours it
on Shampoo.) There, you mind telling me how that love food you
prepared works?
Shampoo: (Still tied up) <Actually, Great-grand mother made it.
It works so the minute you eat it, you fall in love with the
person of the opposite sex you saw last, not the first person you
see.>
Mousse: Hmmm... that's kinda hard. How were going to to that?
[All of a sudden, Kasumi comes out.]
Kasumi: Mousse!
Mousse: Yeah?
Kasumi: Can I talk to you for a sec?
Mousse: I guess... I'll be right back Shampoo. (Walks over to
Kasumi) Yes?
Kasumi: (Smiles) Over here Mousse.
Mousse: Oh yea, that right.
Kasumi: Mind if we talk in private?
Mousse: (Sighs) I guess so.
Kasumi: Come to my room...
Mousse: Okay...
[They go into Kasumi's room.]
Kasumi: Mousse, I would like to tell you how greatful I am of
what you did today.
Mousse: What did I do?? (Thinks) Oh yeah... I saved her from
that thug.. (Speaking) Well, you're welcome.
Kasumi: No, I need to do something for you Mousse, anything.
Mousse: Well, uh... I would like to get Shampoo to love me...
Kasumi: (Sighs) All right, I'll help you with her.
(Narrates) I.. I do not know what's wrong. I have this strange
feeling over Mousse for some reason. Mousse seems quite handsome
today, I wonder why? What am I thinking? I'm sure you might
know the reason, but I can't figure it out. Mousse is at least
two years younger than I, but I feel attracted to him? This is
very unusual. Alas, I shall help him with his troubles...
(Speaking) All right Mousse, I shall try to help Shampoo to love
you.
Mousse: Well...
Kasumi: Please Mousse, it's at least what I can do for you.
Mousse: Um.. uh, do you have that chow mein I gave you?
Kasumi: Yes.
Mousse: May I have it back?
Kasumi: All right... (Goes into the kitchen and thinks) I do
hope that he doesn't realize that I made this. (Comes back) Here
you go, Mousse.
Mousse: (Taking it) Thanks. Listen, you really don't need to
do anything for me. (Jumps out the window)
[Next Day... Tofu and Kasumi are having dinner.]
Tofu: (Nervous)Ka... Kasumi? Ar... are you okay?
Kasumi: Hmmm?
Tofu: You... you seem distracted.
Kasumi: (Not recognizing him) Hm..
Tofu: Are... you ssii.. sick?
Kasumi: (Finally notices Tofu) Dr. Tofu, I'm sorry, I was a
little distracted.
Tofu: (Nervous) I.. I was wondering are.. you sick?
Kasumi: Oh no, Dr. Tofu. I am feeling well.
Tofu: Oh, okay. (Starts eating the napkins.)
Kasumi: Dr. Tofu?
Tofu: Eh?
Kasumi: I don't think we should see each other.
Tofu: (Drops the napkin out of his mouth) What?
Kasumi: You are very sweet, but you are always acting funny. I
never seen you act normal.
Tofu: Well.. that is.. umm..
Kasumi: I am afraid that it has become stale. It was funny at
first, but not so anymore.
Tofu: I.. I understand. (Pauses for 34 seconds) Well, can we
have our final meal?
Kasumi: Sure...
[They quietly eat.]
Tofu: (Thinking) She's right, I'm not worthy enough for her if
I'm always nervous around her...
[Next Day at Nekohanten...]
Mousse: (Narrating) Heh, I did it. I switched Shampoo's lunch
with that chow mein. She will be mine forever, and that Cologne
can't stop me. HAHAHAHAHA. All I need to do is make sure I'm the
last person I see.
Shampoo: Great Grandmother! I eat lunch now!!
Cologne: Fine, child.
Shampoo: (Opens her lunch) Ahh? Chow Mein? Hmmm, oh well, I
eat.
Mousse: (Coming in to Shampoo's place of eating, wherever she
is) Hi Shampoo!
Shampoo: Get out Mousse, I want eat in peace.
Mousse: Whatever you say Shampoo.. (Goes out and thinks) Now I
just need to make sure no male goes into that room while Shampoo
is eating.
Shampoo: (Starts eating) I sure I didn't pack chow mein for
lunch. Dumb Mousse, why he always bother me? (Remembers)
Mousse! Oh no! I eat this and Mousse last person I saw! (Spits
whatever she has in her mouth)
Mousse: (Comes in) Hi Shampoo!
Shampoo: Mousse! I hate you!! (Punches him outside)
Mousse: (Crashes into some tables) What? It didn't work? Did
Kasumi do something to them? (Gets up and runs to the Tendo Dojo)
Cologne: Mousse!! What are you doing!! Get back here! (See him
running off) Damn boy...
[Mousse goes to the Tendo-dojo blasts threw a wall and looks
for Kasumi.]
Nabiki: Mousse, the door,
Mousse: (Grabbing Nabiki) Kasumi, I need to talk to you!
Nabiki: Mousse, I am Nabiki, Kasumi is outside.
Mousse: Thanks.. sorry.
[Mousse goes outside to Kasumi who is hanging up clothes on
the clothes line.]
Mousse: (Running over Soun and Genma's Goh game) Kasumi!
Genma: Hey...
Kasumi: (Turns and looks and sees Mousse, she is very happy to
see him.) Mousse! (Hugs him)
Mousse: (Surprised, so is Soun, Genma, and Nabiki) Huh?!
(Thinking) This is the first time I was hugged by a woman...
Nabiki: Uh, Kasumi...
Mousse: Ka Kasumi, can I talk to you?
Kasumi: (Lets go) Sure!
Mousse: Did you do something to my chow mein?
Kasumi: (Narrating) Oh no, he must have figured out that I made
it. If he figures out for sure, he won't love me. What shall I
do?
(Speaking) I.. I never touched it, Mousse.
Mousse: Oh... (Thinks) Hmm, the potion inside the food must
have worn off. Oh well, I guess my only chance is to have Kasumi
help me. (Speaking) Kasumi?
Kasumi: Yes?
Mousse: Umm, remember how you said you would help Shampoo to love
me?
Kasumi: Yes...
Mousse: I changed my mind, I need your help.
Kasumi: All right, Mousse. (Thinks) I wish he would love me
instead. Wait, why am I suddenly attracted to him? Ever since
yesterday, he seems so attractive... I still do not know why....
[Year and a half passes..]
Kasumi: (Narrating)It's been almost two years, and I've been
trying to get Shampoo to like Mousse; however, it was extremely
hard for me to get her to do that. First, I am in love with
Mousse; therefore, it was hard for me to help him love someone
else. Second, Shampoo was just too stubborn. I, however, still
did not figure out why I am so much in love with Mousse. Well, I
finally convinced Shampoo to go out with Mousse. I told Mousse
to go on a mock date with me so he can practice, but in truth, I
am actually doing this so I may express my true feelings to him.
Mousse: Hello Kasumi, thanks for getting that date with Shampoo
and I.
Kasumi: Your welcome. Are you ready for the date? The *fake*
one that is...
Mousse: Yes, lets go... I.. never dated before so please correct
me on how I should act in front of Shampoo..
Kasumi: Sure...
[In another room.]
Nabiki: I told you Ranma, Kasumi is going out with Mousse.
Ranma: No way! How can she go out with Mousse?
Nabiki: You know the promise, pay up..
Ranma: Yeah yeah..
Akane: I think it's nice that Mousse finally has a break.
[Mousse and Kasumi goes on their *date* at a fancy
restaurant that has a cool french name that I can't spell nor
pronounce.]
Mousse: Wow, this is nice Kasumi... from what I could see from
it.
Kasumi: I know... now you must remember your manners. This is a
soup spoon...
Mousse: Umm... yeah.
Kasumi: This is a salad fork..
Mousse: Kasumi?
Kasumi: This is a des.. yes?
Mousse: I really don't think Shampoo is this sophisticated, I
would think that a more appropriate place would be a take out
ramen place.
Kasumi: Yes.. I know.
Mousse: Then why'd you bring me in here?
Kasumi: Because (slowly looks away) because..
Mousse: Yes?
Kasumi: Mousse, what do you feel for me?
Mousse: What?
Kasumi: Do.. you like me Mousse?
Mousse: Of course I do Kasumi.. You helped me a great deal...
Kasumi: Do.. you love me Mousse?
Mousse: ... In what way? (Gets nervous)
Kasumi: Maybe for a relationship type of way.
Mousse: What are you talking about?
Kasumi: Never mind, lets eat,
Mousse: Okay...
[They eat and talk. Little does Mousse know, this is
Kasumi's date. When they finish, the go back to the Tendo Dojo.]
Kasumi: Now, you always walk the lady back to their house.
Mousse: Well, if I went out with Shampoo, I have to. I live in
the same building as her.
Kasumi: (Putting her arms around Mousse) If you're lucky, she
might even give you a kiss.
Mousse: Huh?
[Kasumi's face comes nearer to Mousse, and Mousse finally
realize what she is doing.]
Mousse: (Pushing away Kasumi) What are you doing?!
Kasumi: Oh, I'm sorry Mousse.
Mousse: Were you trying to kiss me?
Kasumi: Well... yes,
Mousse: So that's what you were trying to do all these years!
You are trying to take me away from Shampoo so Ranma can have her
right?
Kasumi: No..
Mousse: I love Shampoo, and you can't change that!
Kasumi: Mousse, it's not that. It's because that I...
Mousse: I thought you were helping me, but you were actually
delaying my relationship with her. I assumed that you were
coming unto me, but I denied that since no woman every came onto
me. You were trying to take me away from Shampoo so Ranma can
have her! What other plans you and Ranma have against me? I
thought you were helping me Kasumi, but you were against me. Why
did you do this to me?
Kasumi: No.. Mousse please listen...
Mousse: Kasumi, (All of a sudden, it rains.) Good bye*... (Turns
into a duck and flies away)
(*Authors note: How did he managed to say that when it was
raining? Well, it begins to rain, and he says it before a few
drops hit him on the skin.)
Kasumi: (Wet from the rain) Mousse, no... it's because.... I
loved you. (Tear rolls down her eyes and she quietly sobs in the
rain)
[Later at Nekohanten...]
Mousse: Shampoo!
Shampoo: Mousse?
Mousse: Why'd you let Kasumi into this?
Shampoo: I not know what you're talking about Mousse.
Mousse: You know, the plan you, Ranma, and Kasumi is plotting on
me!
Shampoo: What plan?
Mousse: You got Kasumi to distract me by acting like she loves
me, so Ranma and you can get together!!
Shampoo: What?
Mousse: Admit it!
Shampoo: We never do such thing, although good idea.
Mousse: Don't lie!!
Shampoo: I not lie. So when our date? Want to get it over
with.
Mousse: (Angry, frustrated) Why is everything a lie?! Does
people hate me that much? Why can't they tell the truth?
Shampoo: (Feeling sympathetic towards Mousse) You want truth?
Here is the truth. You are strong, but Ranma is stronger. You
never defeat me so I no marry you. Ranma defeat me first, so I
love him. I go out on date with you because Kasumi bugged me.
She even told me she like you. You understand? This is not lie.
Ranma is marrying soon, and I want to stop that. (Mandrin) <If
Ranma wanted me, why is he marrying Akane?! You are not the only
one feeling left out Mousse, I do too. You and I are alike, but
unfortunately for you, I love Ranma. That's the truth.>
Mousse: Are you sure... that's the truth?
Shampoo: <Yes, but I know that Kasumi loves you. Go and don't
torture her like Ranma does to me.>
Mousse: (Furious) Why don't you stop torture me and love me
instead of Ranma?!
Shampoo: (Looking down, quietly )<To tell you the truth, I want
to. But I feel stronger towards Ranma then you... sorry.>
Mousse: No, I love you Shampoo, not Kasumi.
Shampoo: <Why don't you give her a chance? I'm sorry I never
did give you one. My heart is with Ranma, sorry. Please, go to
Kasumi, for me.>
Mousse: No, but I love you Shampoo.
Shampoo: Mousse, do it for me...
Mousse: I love you Shampoo, but I'll... do this for you. If
this pleases you... whatever pleases you... One thing, I'll
always love you till the end.
Shampoo: Mousse...
Mousse: Shampoo... (Wipes tear) but I don't want to leave
you...
Shampoo: (Holds back the tears) I'm sorry Mousse, I know that
you won't but please let me have Ranma.
Mousse: (Sighs) Alright... I'll... give you up (Wipes tear
again)... But remember that it was I who truly loved you...
Shampoo: (Makes eye contact with Mousse, pause for a few
seconds) Good bye Mousse... (Kisses him on the lips, slowly.)
Mousse: Goodbye.. Shampoo.. (Sobs quietly as he leaves the
restaurant, turns into a duck from the rain, and flies towards
the tendo dojo.
Shampoo: (Also have tears from her eyes) Goodbye Mousse, you
were good to me all these years...
-fin
Epilogue:
[The current Personalities time, before Personalities part
1.]
Mousse: (Narrating) I went back to Kasumi at that time, it took
a while, but I did make myself fall in love with her. Me and
Kasumi are now married now with a handsome son. Shampoo... my
feelings towards her has disappeared, or has it?
Kasumi: (Narrating) I stood in the rain by myself, crying at
that time. I saw the duck fly to me. Mousse had come back to
me. I was so happy, and I still love Mousse through today. I
don't know if he still loves Shampoo though.
Author's final words:
The first part of Personalities Too: The prequel to
Personalities. As you know, this series will focus on the
relationships of the people. Next part is the relationship of
Ranma and Akane. I know that story has been done a million
times, but just read my version. This story was fun for me to
write, I hope you enjoyed it. If it didn't please tell me how to
make it more enjoyable. Thank you for reading, and wait for
Personalities Too part 2: Ranma and Akane.
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