On Thu, 8 May 1997, Mike wrote:

        Nope, Ranma-chan slips it on right after getting out of the pool.
She notices it, wonders why she's not wearing it, and puts it on.  Also, the
idea sounds normal.  It's a "magical artifact bought at some junk store"
plot device, I think.  Just take a look at all the other fanfics with a
"magical artifact bought at some junk store" thing!

  I said the reason was cheezy. :-P  What is more important is _why_ it's
there, and what repercussions it could have.