At 17:16 14/06/97 -0500, you wrote:

 This story had been an interesting way to explore more of what Ranma is
like when he isn't fighting.  We got some humor and some angst. The last
part is disturbing becomes it seems to be shifting to a rape story.  Rape
is plot development that overshadows almost everything else in a story.  In
that sense, I'm disappointed, because it seems to be taking the story away

>from what had been a rather pleasant look at Ranma as a highschool student.

I'm hoping that his dream was just a dream without a sinister reality.  

Errrr....no chance of that, I am afraid. From what I have read, there is no
way that he was dreaming. He was easily led on because of his depression
and the alcohol, together which lower and dampen his senses and reaction.
Akane's response when she found Ranma made sure of that incident. He or
should I say she, was definitely violated. I am curious as to who the
rapist is though. He seemed to know Ranma. I have a suspicion on who it
might be but I am going to wait till the next part before making up my
mind. It sure is going to be fairly angst and dark in the next chapter
though....

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