Okay, this is the follow-up of "A Simple Test of Skill". This episode also
takes place after Part 5 of The Dragon's Dawning. If you need either "A
Simple Test of Skill" or Dragon's Dawning Parts 1-5, you can either email
me or go to:
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Ranma 1/2 Dragon's Dawning: A Date That Shall Live In Infamy!
by Samuel Gonhue
Based on the characters of Rumiko Takahashi
Spinoff of Ranma 1/2: The Dragon's Dawning Series
by Wesley Bridges
Continuty Notes: This Episode takes place between Dragon's Dawning Episodes
five and six. It also takes place the next day after Dragon's Dawning:
A Simple Test of Skill.
Author Notes: This was originally episodes 4-7 of the Entrance of Fujiko
mini-series.
Part one: Blue Thunder, Blue Blunder
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Scene 1: Lunchtime at Furinkan High. As the students sit to eat their meals,
Fujiko takes a seat away from Ranma and company. Ranma, noticing her
walks up to her and starts a conversation.
Ranma: Hey, Fujiko. Nobody's mad at you. I mean, it wasn't the smartest
idea you came up with, but even the tomboy found it slightly amusing
when she realized you were joking. You can eat lunch with us, we
won't hurt you. Well...Akane might. You can never tell what sets
her off.
Fujiko: Thank you. I just needed to write a letter. That's all.
Ranma: Who are you challenging this time?
Fujiko: No one. It's a friendly letter.
Ranma: Who's the lucky guy?
Fujiko: My aunt.
Ranma: Oh...(starts walking away) Ok, as long as it's not us you're
concerned about.
Fujiko: Hey, Saotome.
Ranma: (turns around) Yeah?
Fujiko: Are we still on for this afternoon?
Ranma: Sure thing.
Fujiko: Ok, see you then.
Fujiko begins to write her letter to her aunt.
Fujiko: (narrating) Dear Aunt Mikara, How are you and how is Kobe? The
weather up here is fine and you'll be happy to know that I'm making
new friends. One friend in particular is a boy named Ranma Saotome.
Ranma is a martial artist, now I know you don't care for that crowd,
but Ranma is nice. Before you get the idea to encourage me go on
a date, I should warn you that Ranma has some problems.
The first problem is that Ranma Saotome has four women who are
trying to marry him. I've met them all under less than ideal
circumstances. Nothing you need to worry about. The first is
Kodachi, she's a real piece of work. Think a thug in a gymanstic
leotard and you get the idea. Then there's Shampoo, the Amazon
bimbo. She's nice looking, but hot tempered with nothing going on
upstairs. Ranma doesn't seem to care for her much. Then we have
Akane, Akane appears to be the front runner in this race, with
Ranma living there. Ranma cares for her, that's obvious, but
refuses to admit it. I like Akane. She's a good sparring partner.
Then there is Ukyo, I know it's a guys name, but she is a sweetheart.
She's so nice that everybody she meets gets a chan at the end of
their name sooner or later. Which is good, because I thought she
was two-timing with Kipp, but he set me straight on that.
Kipp is another good friend I met and we have some things in
common like martial arts and Amazons. Alas, he has no romantic
interest in me whatsoever. Shame, too, because he's kinda cute.
At least, we can be good friends, and who knows, maybe down the
line...
The other problem with Ranma and sit down before you read this, is
part of the time, he's a she. No, he's not into crossdressing and
I'm not hanging around a bad crowd. Remember the time Saburo and I
went to Jusenkyo and the tour guide was insistent we didn't touch
the water. Ranma is a demonstration of why. It seems that when
you apply cold water to Ranma, he changes genders. The process is
reversed when you apply hot water. That's not all, his father
suffers from the same curse, although he turns into a giant panda.
It's a little strange, I admit, but these are nice people in Nermia.
I got to meet them all when I got confused for being a new fiancee
of Ranma. The kiss I gave Ranma didn't help matters. That's all
straightened out and Ranma's been a real good sport about this.
He's even agreed to model for some paintings this afternoon. By the
way, if you ever come back this way, you have got to stop at the
Ucchan. Best okinomiyaki I've ever had. I hope you enjoy the
painting I sent, and send Uncle Karan my love.
Love,
Fujiko Tamamiru.
P.S. I got into Drama club, don't have a part for this play, but
maybe the next one. Either way, it's a start.
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Scene 2: A park near Furinkan High School, right after school.
Ranma is posing while Fujiko snaps pictures.
Ranma: I thought you said you painted.
Fujiko: I do. I just snap photos to get an idea of my subject when I do
paint. Thanks again for posing, the way I see it, you're so
popular with the ladies, I'm bound to make a few bucks.
Ranma: Great. I'm dealing with another Nabiki.
Fujiko: No, from you're description of Nabiki, she wouldn't give you a thing.
I'm willing to part with a few yen for a decent picture that allows
a superior painting.
Ranma: True, at least you let me know what you're doing. Unlike Nabiki
who took pictures in my sleep.
Ranma recounts the time where Kuno bought pictures of both Akane
and Ranma in female form from Nabiki. Fujiko continues to snap
pictures and listen to his story with amused interest. Towards,
the end of his story, Ranma is interrupted.
Kuno: Hold, Saotome. You have brought shame to the good name of Akane Tendo
and I, Tatewaki Kuno, plan on avenging her for your latest
disgrace.
Another girlfriend is simply unacceptable, you cur. Prepare to
taste
my justice.
Ranma: (backing up) Wait, wait, wait a minute, Kuno. Nothing happened, I
swear.
Kuno: That's what you always say. I have heard different.
Fujiko: This time he's told the truth. He didn't kiss me. I kissed him.
I also apologized to Ranma, Akane, and Ukyo. Akane knows and has
forgiven us for this misunderstanding.
Kuno: You are not saying this to defend Saotome.
Fujiko: No, you can even ask Akane. I'm sure she's at the point where she's
ready to laugh about it.
Kuno: Hmmm..very well, I shall and if you are lying, I shall be back to
punish the cur twice as hard.
Kuno turns his back to Ranma and walks away.
Ranma: Well that was peaceful for once.
Kuno then turns around once more and charges at Ranma.
Kuno: BUT THAT DOES NOT FORGIVE PAST TRANSGRESSIONS!!! DEFEND
YOURSELF!!!
Ranma: (thinking) Spoke too soon.
Kuno and Ranma enter combat. Kuno swings at Ranma repeatedly
very quickly with his sword as Ranma jumps and dodges every
strike.
Ranma: Hey, Fujiko, would you help me try to make him see reason?
Fujiko: I'm sorry I can't do that. It's obvious he has a beef with you and
if I was to interfere, it would spoil your beautiful martial art
training.
Ranma: (thinking) thanks a lot.
Fujiko: (thinking) However, as an artist who paints, I'm allowed to
take as much combat footage as possible. Ranma fighting,
This will be great. I should thank Kuno. Hope I don't run out
of film.
The fight continues as both sides hit each other a bit, then
continue to dodge and block each other's blows. Fujiko
keeps snapping pictures and enjoying the fight until Kuno
accidently steps on Fujiko's art supplies. Fujiko mood sours
as Kuno keeps breaking her stuff and doesn't seem to be
aware of what he's doing. Finally, Fujiko has had enough.
Fujiko: (screaming in a battle cry) KUNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Kuno stops what he is doing as he is surprised by the battle cry.
Ranma, on the other hand, gives Kuno a sharp kick which sends him
flying into a tree. Kuno gets up and gives Ranma a very dirty look.
Kuno: I promise you, Saotome, that such a cheap shot will be avenged.
Prepare yourself.
Fujiko: (gritting her teeth) You better quit the fight with Ranma and
concentrate on me because you are going to get hurt.
Kuno: (looking at Fujiko) I see another crimson crysantheum graces my path.
Truly it is a fortunate day. Very well, if it's a challenge you seek,
I accept. I will allow you to date me if you win. It is customary for
the challenger to give her name first. May I have the pleasure?
Fujiko: (still very upset) Fine. The name is Fujiko Tamamiru and you'll
remember that name when I pound you into the ground.
Kuno: I am Tatewaki Kuno. The Blue Thunder of Furinkan High and Rising Star
of the Intramural Kendo World. I normally do not like to fight females
and since you are not used to seeing someone of my ability, I shall
go easy on you.
Ranma: (thinking) Ooooh! He's only making Fujiko madder. This could be
amusing. I was curious to see what she could do in a real fight.
Kuno: (looking at Ranma) Note that she has only bought you a temporary
reprieve, Saotome, I shall deal with you after I deal with her.
Ranma: (thinking) I probably should warn him...What am I thinking? He
deserves what he's going to get and possibly more. Wish I had
some popcorn to eat while I'm watching this.
Kuno: I am prepared for your attack.
Fujiko: (yelling) I normally don't do this, but in your case, I'll make
an exception. LIGHTNING STRIKE SPRIAL DANCE!!!
With that Fujiko immediately charges Kuno at superhuman speeds.
As Kuno begins his superspeed attack, Fujiko spins all around
him like a top, hitting Kuno periodically from behind, Kuno
attempts to keep up by spinning as well, but gets extremely dizzy.
Seeing an oppurtunity, Fujiko, while spinning untwists her battle
staff into two seperate batons and hits Kuno repeatedly in the legs,
tripping him. As Kuno falls, Fujiko knocks Kuno's sword out of his
hands and proceeds to beat him senseless. When she suceeds in that,
she looks up at a very surprised Ranma.
Fujiko: (grinning) As I said earlier, I don't like to do that.
Ranma: That's was quick. I had a little difficulty in keeping up with your
movements. It looked like a variant on Chestnuts Over An Open Fire.
Fujiko: Yeah, but speed only works when you are able to surprise someone.
A true martial artist can see through speed and come up with a
countermove. I got away with that because Kuno was cocky. I told
you I could break the back of boys who underestimate me. Besides,
I saw better manuevers than that in the spar you had with Kipp last
night.
Ranma: Yes, he does like to use those powers of his a lot.
Fujiko: Anyway, if I do that too much, I get weak and hungry. That's why I
prefer straight martial arts. Speaking of which, you want to go to
the Ucchan. My treat?
Ranma: Sure. You don't need to ask that twice.
With that, Ranma and Fujiko go to Ukyo's shop, leaving Kuno
in severe pain on the ground.
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Scene 3: That evening at Chateau Kuno. Kuno is in his bedroom.
Kuno: (crying) Oh cruel fate! I try my best to choose my love between
Akane Tendo and the pig-tailed goddess. Now you bring me another
lovely red flower with a spirit as volcanic as her name, Fuji-ko.
What shall I do, I'm trying to be faithful, but I love them all.
Oh cruel fate! What shall I do?!?!?!
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Scene 4: The next day. At Fujiko's art shop, Ko-Chan Studios.
Akane, Kipp, Ranma are helping Fujiko get setup for the opening
of Ko-Chan studios. While the gang unpack crates in the front,
Fujiko steps into the back room. Meanwhile, Kuno is heading
towards the shop. Kipp notices him first.
Kipp: Well so much for a peaceful day, the Poetic Justice of Furinkan High
is on his way.
Akane: (sighing) I wonder he wants this time.
Ranma: Oh, he's probably going to challenge Fujiko to a rematch. She beat
him up really good last night.
Akane: Fujiko defeated Kuno in combat? (eyes grow big in surprise as Akane
realizes what's about to occur).
Ranma: No big deal. She'll just beat him up again. I don't think he knows
how to counter her attacks.
Akane: (annoyed) Ranma! Aren't you paying attention? Fujiko, a GIRL, just
beat up Kuno. Don't you remember the the first rematch that you
had when you defeated Kuno as a girl?
Ranma: Yeah, it wasn't much of a fight, he ga- (Ranma stops in midsentence
as he realizes the implications) No, he's not going to do that.
Not even Kuno would...
Kipp: Kuno would do what, Ranma?
Just then, Kuno enters the door.
Kuno: I bring these for Akane Tendo (toses a bouquet of roses to Akane).
I don't know where my pig-tailed goddess is, but Saotome you must
deliver these to her. (toses Ranma a bouquet of roses)
Kipp: (thinking and smirking to himself) You mean he doesn't know that's
Ranma?!?
Kuno: And these are for Fujiko Tamamiru.
Fujiko: (walking in) Did someone call my name? (sees Kuno with flowers)
Kuno.) You brought flowers. (comes closer to Kuno and grabs the
flowers) Roses, no less. My favorite kind. You didn't have to do
that. A simple apology would have sufficed. You're so sweet.
(kisses Kuno)
Kipp raises an eyebrow, Akane's eyes grow big and Ranma looks
sick with disgust. Kuno is caught off guard, but quickly returns
the kiss with a kiss. Fujiko then kisses him again. Kuno's eyes
grow big, his body goes stiff, then faints.
Kipp: (examining Kuno's body) He's in shock. We better move his body in the
corner, it won't do any good to leave him in the doorway.
Fujiko: I sometimes have that effect on men.
Akane: Actually, I don't think anyone's ever kissed Kuno before, if so,
they haven't done it twice.
Ranma: That's sick, Fujiko, real sick.
Fujiko: Whaaaat? He's a guy. He's a guy 24 hours a day and he kisses better
than you do.
Ranma: No Way. No Way can that jerk kiss better than me.
Fujiko: Like it or not, Saotome, he did. He had passion on his lips, when
I kissed you, all I got was cold fear.
Ranma: Hey! Your kiss took me by surprise.
Fujiko: So what do you want, to kiss me? I don't think that's a good idea.
Akane will kill you.
Akane: Oh, don't be silly. It really doesn't matter to me what he does.
Kipp: Nope, she'll only rip his arms and legs off, just like she does with
that training dummy of him that she has.
Fujiko: And Ukyo would kill me. Like it or not, Saotome, Kuno beat you at
something and you can't prove me wrong.
Kipp: She's got you there, Ranma.
Ranma: It's still sick. Very sick.
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Scene 5: Fujiko's bedroom. Late at night. Fujiko is wide awake in a dark
bedroom.
Fujiko: (thinking) Ranma, Akane, and Kipp are right. Kuno can be a clumsy
oaf and a real jerk. He really pissed me off yesterday when he
destroyed my equipment. But he did come to my shop with roses when
a simple apology would do. And that kiss...that wonderful kiss.
It sent shivers down my spine which I haven't felt since my dear
Saburo was killed. Maybe this was a fluke...or could it be, could
it be, they missed a side of Kuno that only I saw...I don't know.
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This Date Shall Live in Infamy! Part Two: Blue Thunder, Red Lightning.
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Scene 1: Early Morning. Fujiko is on her way to school, thinking of how
life has gone for her this week, and for set designs she has to
get done for the Drama Club's performance in a few weeks. Not
to mention, those pictures of Ranma she has to paint.
Needless to say, she's quite unprepared for Kuno, who's charging
up behind her at a quick pace.
Student: (yelling) Fujiko Tamamiru, Look Out Behind you!
Fujiko: (turning around) Huh?!?!?!
Kuno: (yelling as he quickly comes up to Fujiko) FUJIKO TAMAMIRU!! I WOULD
DATE WITH THEE!!!
Fujiko: Okay. When?
Kuno quickly pulls out his roses and prepares to give them to
Fujiko with a quick strike, to surprise her. Upon hearing her
response, it's Kuno who is surprised. He stops what he's doing
and some of the petals from the rose bouquet brush Fujiko's
shoulder.
Kuno: What did you say?
Fujiko: I said when. Typically when a man asks a woman for a date, he has a
time set in mind.
Kuno: (muses over this, then pulls out a scroll and starts to read aloud).
I, Tatewaki Kuno, the Blue Thunder of Furinkan High and Rising Star
of the Intramural Kendo World propose a date with Fujiko Tamamiru,
the Lovely Vision of Red Lightning, that shall begin at 6:00
tonight outside Ko-Chan Studios.
Fujiko: I'd love to Kuno, but it's gonna be an all-niter tonight with the
Drama Club designing sets. My predecessor was a slop artist.
Things are so bad, I asked Ukyo to deliver my supper here at the
school at seven tonight. But if I come in early tommorow, I should
be caught up by noon. Will one o'clock be acceptable?
Kuno: Very well, my crimson crysantheum, I shall meet you tommorow at one
o'clock outside your beautiful art shop. Until then, these roses
are for you.
Fujiko: (smiling, leans into Kuno, takes the roses and kisses him) You
really are a romantic. I'm looking forward to it.
With that both Kuno and Fujiko head off their seperate ways to
their respective classes. Kuno in a state of elation and disbelief.
Fujiko, feeling fortunate that she's met such a romantic.
Ranma, Akane, and Kipp arrive at the school just in time to hear
what just happened.
Girl 1: Do you believe that? Kuno asked Fujiko out and she accepted?
Girl 2: I thought she was dating Ranma.
Boy 1: She's as bad as Ranma, dating two guys at once.
Boy 2: That's not a bad thing. This means she may date us.
Boy 3: Very True, Daisaku. At least that's one girl Ranma won't get to
himself.
Girl 3: Won't this make Kuno hate Ranma even more? I imagine that neither
Kuno nor Ranma will like to share a girl.
Girl 4: She's such a trouble maker! You know the one I feel sorry for is
poor Akane.
Girl 2: Yeah, poor Akane. If Ranma was my boyfriend, he'd be neutered by now.
Akane, Ranma, and Kipp keep walking to class.
Akane: (getting angry) What did you do now, Ranma?
Ranma: (defensively) I didn't do nothing, I swear!
Kipp: These are just rumors, Akane. This time I think they're talking
about a date between
Fujiko and Kuno.
Ranma: You have got to be KIDDING!
Kipp: Nope, sorry.
Akane: I knew she was impuslive and a flirt, but why would she date Kuno?!
Kipp: I'm not so sure. When it comes to Fujiko, I've learned to expect the
unexpected. Remember her first day here? She sent Ranma a
challenge
note with red hearts on it, kissed Ranma, called him lover. Then
proceeded to pick a fight with Shampoo, Mousse (which she tied
him to
a tree), Kodachi, and almost Ukyo before she came to her senses. If
you need more proof, there are those kisses she gave Kuno yesterday.
Akane: Still, a kiss doesn't mean much to Fujiko.
Ranma: If it is serious, she'll get hurt when she discovers the real Kuno.
Kipp: Right, and with Fujiko we don't know what she'll do. We should
get some extra training in tonight, just in case.
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Scene 2: Later that day at Ucchan's.
Ranma, Akane, and Kipp are entering after a hard workout.
Ukyo: (smiling) Hiya guys, what will you have?
Ranma: A combination okonomiyaki for each of us. What a day! Kuno not
threatening my life for once and when he saw me today, all he
said was "good afternoon, Saotome, good afternoon". Do you believe
it?!!? A Good Afternoon?!?!?! From Kuno?!?!?!
Ukyo: Yeah, most days he doesn't say a thing to me, today he was almost
pleasant. What's up with him, Anyway?
Akane: You haven't heard about the date? Kuno and Fujiko?
Ukyo: I heard the rumors, but chose not to believe them. Fujiko is known
for playing jokes. In fact, she came in here yesterday and told
me about the joke she played on you, Ran-chan.
Akane: We were with both of them yesterday. I missed that. (glaring at
Ranma) Ranma....
Kipp: So did I.
Ranma: I don't want to talk about it.
Akane and Kipp, simultaneously: I wanna hear it.
Ukyo: It happened when Ran-chan followed her into the basement of her shop.
The door behind him slammed. Fujiko turn off the lights, quickly
went
behind Ranma and started cuddling with him.
Akane glares at Ranma.
Ukyo: There's more to it, Akane. Then she starts mimicking Shampoo's voice.
What was it she said...let me think...Oh Yeah. Then Fujiko says
"Nihao, Ranma. Finally, Shampoo all alone with Ranma in the dark."
She says she never saw someone break a hold and run so fast in her
entire life. We were cracking up about it all night.
Akane and Kipp smirk, trying to hold in their laughter.
Ranma: Thanks a lot, Ucchan, I said I didn't want to talk about it.
Ukyo: And I figure since Kuno is almost the biggest jack ass I know,
he would make a great target for Fujiko, so I'm not really worried.
In fact, I plan on following them so I can see the look on Kuno's
face when she breaks it to him.
Ranma: I'll go with you, Ucchan. This will be great.
Kipp: I'm still not convinced that she's kidding. I'd better go along just
to make sure you two don't overreact. You going with us, Akane?
Akane: (sighing) Might as well, got nothing better to do tomorrow.
Ukyo: I'm meeting her later tonight. I'll find out when the "date" is and
will come over afterwards to the Training hall to finalize our
plans.
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Scene 3: Ukyo is walking to the Tendo Training hall after delivering Fujiko
her food.
Ukyo: (enraged) I can't believe that jackass! Using the Kendo Club to guard
her and watch her every move. I'm no threat. There was no need
to block my way. I can't wait until Fujiko gives Kuno what's coming
to him.
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Scene 4: Ko-Chan Studios, the next afternoon about one o' clock in the
afternoon.
It's another sunny day. Kipp, Akane, Ukyo are hiding in the bushes
when Ranma comes stealthfully sneaking in, carrying a pair of
binoculars.
Ukyo: That's a great idea, Ranma honey, where did you get those?
Ranma: From Nabiki. All she asked in return is that we tell her how things
went.
Kipp: Is that all? She must be expecting some big turnouts from this.
At exactly one o'clock, Kuno shows up to Ko-Chan in his typical
samurai blue outfit. Fujiko, however, answers the door in a
shoulderless green satin dress with lace at the bottom.
Akane: I didn't know she owned a dress.
Kuno: Greetings, my love! I, Tatewaki Kuno, am here to escort you on our date.
Fujiko: (grabbing Kuno's arm as both are walikng out of the shop into
the street, smiling) Why, Mr. Tatewaki Kuno, I'd be delighted.
Ukyo: OH MY...SHE'S ACTUALLY GOING OUT WITH THAT JACK ASS!
Akane: (elbowing Ukyo in the side) Shhh! We don't want them to hear us.
Kipp: As I said, with Fujiko, expect the unexpected...
Ranma: I can't believe it. This is worse than Akane's cooking.
Before Ranma realized what he just said around Akane, she punches
him, knocking him to the ground.
Kipp: One of these days, Ranma, I hope you learn to look around before you
say something like that.
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Scene 5: Outside an opera house in Nermia Ward, Tokyo.
Fujiko and Kuno are leaving the theater, still on their date,
enjoying themselves. They are totally unaware that they are
being followed. Kipp, Akane, and Ukyo walk out, soon Ranma
joins them with a tea pot, looking very annoyed.
Ranma: You didn't have to change me into a girl.
Ukyo: Well, Ranma honey, you did say it was embarassing to go to the opera
as a guy.
Kipp: (looking slightly amused) This is certainly going to be a day not
forgotten soon.
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Scene 6: A sunny day in a park near Furinkan High.
The date of infamy continues as our friends Ukyo, Akane, Kipp,
and Ranma watch with horror as Fujiko and Kuno walk down the
park to a small restaurant with an outdoor table, hand in hand.
Not wishing to be seen, Ranma and company climb up a nearby tree.
Kuno: Truly it is a day where the fates smile upon me. Who would have
thought that I would have found such a fair-haired maiden who
shares
my interests and is mighty enough to defeat even me in combat.
Such
pure bliss.
Fujiko: Ummm...About that, Kuno. I really am beginning to like you. You
are a true romantic, but your martial art skills need a lot of work.
Ranma: (looking through the binoculars smiling) Alright, that's the Fujiko
I know.
She just insulted him.
Kuno: Surely you jest. My skills are near perfection. I am the captain
of the Kendo club and I got that position because of my skill.
Fujiko: Your mechanics are not the issue. You have those down pretty good.
Kuno: Then where you do think the great Tatewaki Kuno's skills are lacking?
Fujiko: First, there's your attitude. You didn't begin your combat taking
me seriously and by the time you did, I had already defeated you.
Your overconfidence is a weapon Saotome and I wield easily.
Akane: (grabbing the binoculars from Ranma) He's not going to take that well.
Kuno: (gritting his teeth) I admit you surprised me in combat, a mistake I
assure you I won't make twice.
Fujiko: Doesn't matter. I can fight you again and you'll still lose.
For starters, I have more tricks in my bag you haven't seen
while I've seen pretty much all of yours.
Ukyo: This is worth the price of admission, right Ran-chan?
Ranma: (eating popcorn) You said it.
Kuno: Hmmm...But with your attack and my attacks, I could defeat even
Ranma Saotome!
Fujiko: I could teach you my moves, and it will do you no good unless you
know his secret.
Kipp: (thinking) Uh-Oh! This could be trouble.
Kuno: And you know this secret?
Fujiko: (nodding) Yes, but you won't like it. You'll have to change damn
near all your combat strategy. Start by fighting armed combantants
blindfolded...
Kuno: Change my strategy? Now I know you're joking. (raising his voice)
I follow the style of combat invented by Miyamoto Mushashi over three
hundred years ago. He was never beaten in combat and precisely
mastered, anyone who follows his path shall never be beaten. THE
STRATEGY IS FLAWLESS!!!
Fujiko: Is that a fact?
Kuno: (nodding with extreme confidence) YES! FUJIKO TAMAMIRU! THAT IS A
FACT!!
Fujiko: Right now, Kuno, your strategy will allow anyone with a basic
knowledge of martial arts to defeat you in combat.
Kuno: (defiant) Is that so?
Fujiko opens up her wallet and takes out two 1000 yen notes.
Fujiko: I bet you I can find someone in a half-hour or less that neither
one of us has met, with a basic knowledge of martial arts, that
can defeat you in combat.
Kuno: Fujiko Tamamiru, you insult me. If you wish to waste your money this
way, I, Tatewaki Kuno, take your bet. You have one half-hour.
Kipp: On second thought, this could be fun. (Kipp starts to jump out of the
tree).
Akane: Where are you going?
Kipp: To take a swim. The oppurtunity to humilate Kuno like this is just
too good to miss.
Kipp jumps out of the tree and quickly heads to the nearby pond.
Akane: Does she know Kipp's Juenskyo form?
Ranma: I don't think so, we didn't tell her when she ate dinner at the
training hall. Did you tell her, Ucchan?
Ukyo: No, Ranma Honey, it never came up in our conversations.
Ranma: Then she doesn't know, this is turning out to be a good day
after all...(eats more popcorn)
Kipp dives in, barely in time before Fujiko notices him. Fujiko,
meanwhile is going around the park, looking for anyone who would
take Kuno on. Finally, she runs into Kipp (in cat-girl guise)
coming out of the pond.
Fujiko: Excuse me, miss.
K-Chan: Yes?
Fujiko: This may sound like a strange question, but do you know any
martial arts?
K-Chan: I know a little bit here and there. Why?
Fujiko: Do you know a Tatewaki Kuno?
K-Chan: Who?!?!
Fujiko: (smiling) good enough for me. I have a friend over there who's
looking for a sparring partner, do you mind giving us a
demonstration of your abiities?
K-chan: (smiling) I'd be delighted to practice my skills.
Both K-chan and Fujiko meet a slightly amused Kuno.
Kuno: Surely, you don't expect me to fight her. A girl in a cat suit?
she's not properly dressed to go out in public, much less fight me.
Fujiko: She's my chosen champion, Kuno, fight her or give me my money.
Kuno: Very well. I challenge you, cat-girl. What is your name?
K-chan: My name is-
Kuno: Wait! It is customary for the challenger to give his name first.
That I shall! My name is Tatewaki Kuno, the Rising Star of the
the intramural Kendo world. Some call me the Blue Thunder of
Furinkan High School. A name given in respect of my abilities.
K-Chan: I'm Cuowude Tongyi, a tourist from China vacationing in Tokyo.
(grinning) It shall be a pleasure to spar with you.
Kuno: Very well, Tongyi, DEFEND YOURSELF!!!!
Kuno charges K-chan, swords swinging as fast as he can.
As he is within sword range, K-chan jumps, dodging his swords.
then kicks Kuno twice in the chin, the first catches him off
balance, the second sends him flying into a nearby grove of trees.
Fujiko: (looking down at her watch) Six seconds, it's worse than I thought.
I see my work is cut out for me. Cuowude?
K-Chan: Yes?
Fujiko:(hands K-chan the four 1000 yen bills) Enjoy your stay in Tokyo.
Sorry, I can't talk more, but I have to retrieve him. Please don't
be here when I come back with him. He's had enough embarassment
for one day.
K-chan: (smiling) You won't see me again. Thank you for the yen and I
hope you have better luck with him soon.
Fujiko: So do I, so do I...
Fujiko runs to the area where she thinks Kuno is at and sees him
with his eyes wide open, his body embedded in a tree and in obvious
pain. He looks up at Fujiko.
Kuno: (groaning) Fujiko, I have decided that maybe your arguements have some
merit to them after all.
With that, he falls foward, hits the ground face first, and
falls unconscious. Fujiko looks down and shakes her head in
disbelief. She then picks him up and proceeds to go to Dr. Tofu's
office.
Fujiko: Sigh... How can someone so cute and so romantic be sooooo lame
when it comes to martial arts? Sigh... Well, hopefully Dr. Tofu
can get you back on your feet soon.
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This Date Shall Live In Infamy! Part 3: Assault on Chateau Kuno.
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Scene 1: Dining Room of the Tendo Training Hall, around supper time.
The Tendos, Ranma, Genma, Kipp, and Ukyo are just finishing up
a meal. The meal was a take out meal bought by Kipp using the money
Fujiko gave him.
Genma: That was a wonderful meal, eh, Tendo?
Soun: Right you are, Saotome. This was a pleasant surprise from Kipp.
(looks at Ranma) Son, why can't you be this nice? You can learn
a thing or two from Kipp.
Ranma: You mean like dressing up like a girl and taking the money from
a bet he didn't place any money in?
Kipp: Hey! Fujiko freely gave me the money after she won it from Kuno.
Just because you were stupid enough to fight Kuno as
a girl doesn't mean I was. Besides, I thought of it first.
Nabiki slips on her soda and then looks at Ranma.
Nabiki: (taking her binoculars) How did the date go with the lovebirds,
anyway?
Ranma, Akane, Kipp and Ukyo quickly recap the horror and
eventual vindication of their day. Nabiki listens intnetly,
frowning slightly towards the end.
Nabiki: Pity. And I was hoping the date would end on a better note.
Still, if Kunobaby loves her like he does Ranma and Akane,
this won't be a total loss.
Ranma: WHAT ARE YOU SAYING????
Akane: Nabiki, that makes no sense whatsoever.
Nabiki: Sure it does. Look, if Kunobaby loves Fujiko, and Fujiko loves
him back and dates him, it means that Kunobaby won't chase
Akane or his pig-tailed goddess anymore. (smiling) Not to
mention all those lovely pennies in his bank account. (looks
at Ranma) and since you're on such good terms with Fujiko...
Akane: NABIKI!
Nabiki: (sighing) I suppose I'll have to talk to Kunobaby and see how bad
the damage is. I sure hope it's repairable. Well, thank you for
dinner. I'm off to my room, bye.
With that, Nabiki leaves the dining room.
Ukyo: I suppose I better go off to Ko-chan and see how bad she's taking it.
See you all later. Goodbye, Ranma Honey.
Ukyo leaves to her destination.
Kipp: I should probably go help Dr. Tofu with his patients and
(grinning) see just how bad I hurt Kuno. Should be back in a
couple of hours.
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Scene 2: Tendo Training Hall. A half hour later.
Ranma and Akane are outside sparring when a distressed Ukyo
runs up the driveway.
Ranma: Ucchan, what's wrong?
Ukyo: (panting)It's Ko-chan. I don't know where she's at. She's not home
and there's no note saying she'll be back soon.
Ranma: No big deal. Fujiko can take care of herself. When she's ready to
talk to us she'll come here. What could possibly happen?
Kipp comes up the walkway whistling a slow dance tune
Ranma: Why are you in such a pleasant mood?
Kipp: I'm in nearly as good a mood as Fujiko is.
Akane: Why, what's she doing now?
Kipp: She's having dinner at Chateau Kuno.
Ranma: You can't be serious. You can't mean that.
Kipp nods, indicating he's not joking.
Ranma: THIS CAN"T BE HAPPENING!!!
Nabiki steps outside, sipping her cola and carrying her binocluars around
her neck.
Nabiki: Looks like Kunobaby has redeemed himself. Shall we go see what
those two lovebirds are doing? (smiling) It just hits it right here
(taping her chest), don't it?
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Scene 3: Outside Chauteau Kuno, later in the evening
Ranma, Akane, Kipp, Ukyo, and Nabiki have quietly dodged the various
defenses around the chateau and have positioned themselves in the
trees and bushes nearby the main house.
Nabiki: (looking through the binoculars) Yep, there's Kunobaby and Fujiko
too. Not a bad dress, but if she came to me, I could've put her
in something that would've really wowed Kuno, for the right price,
of course. Still, not bad for a first attempt and it looks like
I have all the time in the world to get some more yen from my
favorite customer. (smiling) Ain't love grand?
The other four glare at Nabiki in combintation of shock and
disgust.
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Scene 4: Inside the dining hall of Chateau Kuno.
Tatewaki Kuno and Fujiko are being served a full seven course
meal of French cuisine by Sasuke.
Kuno: I am honored that you would attend dinner with me, especially after
this afternoon's faux pau.
Fujiko: We both made mistakes, I have should have told you more gently.
It wasn't a good first date topic but we both agree that we
have a good deal we can learn from each other. So let's spend
the rest of the evening on something else and deal with the
training Monday after school.
Kuno: This is acceptable. (calls to Sasuke) Sasuke! More tea for Miss
Fujiko Tamamiru and I.
Sasuke: Yes, Master Kuno, right away, sir. (gets the tea and pours for
each of them).
Fujiko: Thank you very much, Sasuke.
Sasuke: You're welcome, Mistress Tamamiru.
Fujiko: Please call me Fujiko.
Sasuke: You're welcome, Mistress Fujiko (then bows and leaves).
Fujiko: You have a good servant, I've seen many bulters in Europe who could
learn a thing from him.
Kuno: True, good help is hard to find, but the Kuno family expects nothing
but the best. So what dramatic masterpiece are you desinging sets
for, my crimson crysantheum?
Fujiko: Seven Samurai.
Kuno: (raises an eyebrow) Impressive. Truly a classic. The drama club's
selections are improving. If there was a dramatic role meant for me,
it is that of the woodcutter samurai.
Fujiko: I can believe it, unfortunately I arrived too late to be casted for
a part. I'm sure the same would apply for you.
Kuno: It is truly a tragedy that I did not pay more attention to the reader
boards more closely...Still, it would not do Furinkan High any honor
not to have realistic combat scenes. I must petiton the Drama Club
to allow the Kendo Club to train the actors properly.
Fujiko: They do a pretty good job. I decided to transfer here when I saw
Romeo and Juliet. The play won first prize.
Kuno: That is no surprise to me, for I played the lead and both sweet Akane
Tendo and the fiery pig-tailed goddess played Juliet...
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Scene 5: As dinner is ending inside Chateau Kuno.
Kuno: Tell me, sweet Fujiko, what did you think of this humble meal?
Fujiko: Impressive. Normally, the duck is usually a little drier in French
cuisine, but I
prefer it this way.
Kuno: (surprised) Your pallet is well adjusted to French Cooking.
Fujiko: Yeah, I've been all over the world. Paris, London, China, I even
made it to America once or twice.
Sasuke: Master Kuno. Your sister is home.
Kuno: Very good. She can meet my lovely flower.
Sasuke: (to Kodachi) Master Kuno has brought a date home.
Kodachi: ahahahahahaha So he finally got a date. It's not the pig-tailed
wretch, is it?
Sasuke: No, Mistress.
Fujiko: (thinking) Where have I heard that voice before?
Kodachi walks in the room, sees Fujiko, and is less than impressed.
Kuno: Sister, meet my date, the lovely Fujiko Tamamiru, Fujiko, this is my
sister-
Fujiko: (standing up) Kodachi. We've met before. Fancy meeting you here.
Kodachi: ahahahaha I live here. First you try to take my Ranma-darling and
now you're trying for my brother. I thought I taught you a lesson,
you little wretch.
Fujiko: Look, you have it wrong. I'm not marrying or dating Saotome now or
ever. I gave my word on it. We decided to just be friends and
nothing more.
Kodachi pauses for a moment, as does Kuno. Then Kodachi smiles.
Kodachi: (to Kuno) ahahahahahahaha Congratulations, dear brother, you've
finally landed a smart one. She knows her place and station and
that Ranma-Darling's too good for her.
Kuno: Saotome?!?!? Too Good For Her?!?! My dear sister, it's she who is
too good for him.
Kodachi: No, brother, I got it right the first time.
And so an arguement begins between Kodachi and Tatewaki. When
both Kuno and Kodachi pull out the bazookas, Sasuke and Fujiko
depart into the anteroom of Chateau Kuno.
Fujiko: (thinking) He's defending my honor. He's such a romantic (sighs).
(to Sasuke) Do they always fight like this?
Sasuke: Only about Saotome and the pig-tailed girl, Mistress Fujiko.
Fujiko: How often does that occur?
Sasuke: Everytime Master Kuno fights him.
Fujiko: oh...last night was peaceful wasn't it?
Sasuke: Between you and I, Mistress Fujiko, very. Don't tell him that.
Fujiko: You have my word that I won't.
Sasuke: Master Kuno had me prepare the guest bedroom if it so pleases you
to stay.
Fujiko: I need a little fresh air, mind continuning this outside?
Sasuke: Not all all, Mistress Fujiko.
Both step outside and Fujiko walks down the steps.
Sasuke: What shall I tell Master Kuno?
Fujiko: Tell him I accept his offer and I just went to my house to pack an
overnight bag.
Fujiko runs down the street to her house and Sasuke runs into
Chateau Kuno to tell his master the good news. Meanwhile, the
five vouyers are in a state of shock.
Akane: Did I hear that right, an OVERNIGHT bag?!?!?
Nabiki: You've got to be kidding. And here I thought Shampoo was being
forward...
Ukyo: Oh My... Oh My... As much as it sickens me, that crazy redhead is
definetely in love with Kuno. I miss the times when she just kissed
him. Are you okay, Ranma Honey?
Ranma: This isn't happening, this isn't happening, this isn't happening,
this isn't happening, this isn't happening, this isn't
happening...
Kipp: I'll be...She...I was prepared for the kisses. I was prepared for
the lovely dovey talk. I even suspected there would even be
dinner at Chateau Kuno, but I'm not prepared to deal with this now.
Kipp climbs down the tree.
Akane: Kipp, where are you going?
Kipp: Home. Into my nice soft bed where I'm going to sleep. And when I
wake up, I'm gonna hope this has all been a bad dream.
Ukyo: Take Ran-chan with you. He's not dealing with this well.
Ranma : This isn't happening, this isn't happening, this isn't happening,
this isn't happening, this isn't happening, this isn't happening...
Ukyo: On second thought, we'd all better go home, now of us are taking this
well.
As the gang walk home in disbelief, they pass by a joyous Fujiko.
They look up, look at her strangely, look down and shake their heads.
Except for Ranma, who's head has been down the entire time saying
"this isn't happening" over and over again...
Fujiko: (thinking) Gee! They don't look well. I should call Dr. Tofu
in the morning to check up on them.
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This Date Shall Live in Infamy! Part 4: Ambush and Aftermath
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Scene 1: Chateau Kuno, midnight, Sunday morning.
Fujiko is wide awake in her bedroom, but love of Tatewaki Kuno
is the furthest thing from her mind. Gathering various things
in her pack, she sets out for one goal. Revenge against the
Black Rose. For nearly a week, she's planned this, but now
her oppurtunity has arrived.
Fujiko: (thinking and applying a clear paint over her body and her staff)
With this paint that makes me invisible, Kodachi, you are going to
learn what an ambush is. Parylzing spart paint with powder
thoughtfully provided by Kodachi's black roses, check. Walkie-Talkies
to provide me my cover, check and finally the smoke bombs which
remove my invisibilty paint. check.
Now to concentrate on my Zephyr Walk and sneak into dear Sasuke's
room, unannounced.
Fujiko closes her eyes and repeats the phrase "calm as the breeze"
until she feels as light as air. Then heads down the hall to
Sasuke's room.
Once in Sasuke's bedroom, she carefully places a walkie-talkie
near his pillows and opens his window slightly. She knew that
Sasuke had some ninja training and takes out the paralyzing
spray paint, just in case. For a moment,it appears that the cold
from the breeze outside would wake him up, but he pulls his
blankets tighter and is unaware of Fujiko's presence. She quietly
sneaks out of his room and heads upstairs.
As she walks quickly and quietly to Kodachi's room she is interupted
by the sound of Kuno's voice.
Kuno: (talking in his sleep) And the vengenace of heaven shall strike the
unholy slowly but surely for now the task is at hand and no force
in hell can't stop me.....zzzzzz....I am Tatewaki Kuno and I am
here to stop your black magic, Saotome. You will release the
pig-tailed girl from the bonds you entrap her with...zzzz
Fujiko: (thinking) He even is poetic in his sleep, how absolutely charming.
Fujiko continues to walk down the hall, finally her objective is
in sight. She raps gently on Kodachi's door, spray paint in hand
ready to strike.
Kodachi: (talking in her sleep) ahahahahahaha Ranma, My Darling. That
vicious pig-tailed wretch is dead and you and I are together at last.
Together forever, forever my love.
Fujiko: (thinking) If that thought don't produce nightmares, nothing will.
Now, Dammit, Kodachi wake up! (she raps on the door again)
Kodachi wakes up and grogily goes up and answers the door.
Kodachi: (groggy) Sasuke, you idiot, what do you want? (opens the door).
Instantly, Fujiko sprays Kodachi with the parylzing paint before
Kodachi could utter a syallable in protest. Fujiko silently
starts beating Kodachi up with her staff. Then she grabs her
walkie-talkie.
Fujiko: Sasuke...Sasuke....WAKE UP SASUKE!! CHATEAU KUNO IS BEING
BURGLARIZED!
Sasuke: (yelling) Master Kuno! Master Kuno! We Have Thieves! Master Kuno!
Fujiko then uses Kodachi as a battering ram through the glass
window, and jumps. In mid flight, she drops Kodachi and takes out
her smoke bombs, activating them all around her. Meanwhile, Sasuke
is rushing upstairs to wake up his master. Kuno, however, woke up
to the sound of broken glass, grabbed his bokken and bumped into
Sasuke.
Kuno: Watch it! You clumsy oaf!
Sasuke: But Master Kuno, there are burglars!
Kuno: I know that! And while you're talking to me and being in my way,
they're getting away! This I cannot allow.
Fujiko meanwhile has activated her lightning strike attack and
gone into Sasuke's room via the window to retrieve her walkie-talkie.
Coming back out to pose a defensive staff over Kodachi's body.
That's just what Kuno and Sasuke see when they look out of Kodachi's
bedroom.
Kuno: Ah My Goddess of the Red Lightning. I see you have had better luck
with those thieving dogs than I.
Fujiko: Well, you know how it goes. Females hear strange noises in the
night better than males and I was already down stairs, all I had to
do was jump out of my bedroom window. Your sister, on the other
hand, has taken a severe beating.
Kuno: It is truly fitting and fortunate that I have a love who will defend
my family even if only hours ago, they did not get along at all. I
suspect, though, that these are not ordinary buglars, but vicious
kidnappers, and rest assured, Fujiko Tamamiru, that I Tatewaki Kuno,
shall not rest until the scum are driven out of Tokyo. Sasuke, call
the hospital.
Sasuke: Yes, Master Kuno, right away (bows and phones)
Fujiko: (smiling and thinking) And that my dear Kodachi, is a sucessful
ambush, Ko-chan style.
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Scene 2: The Tendo Training Hall, The next morning.
Kipp, Akane, and Ranma are practicing martial arts outside
just before breakfast. Walking past them is a grinning Fujiko
armed with roses. Both are too busy to notice the other.
Fujiko then enters the training hall and sees Nabiki coming down
the stairs.
Fujiko: (sing-song voice) Good Morning, Nabiki.
Nabiki: (grumbling) Morning. (thinking) My God! If doing that with Kunobaby
wasn't enough, does she have to be so...chipper about it?
Nabiki walks into the dining room and Fujiko walks into the
kitchen where she sees Kasumi.
Kasumi: (turning around and seeing Fujiko) Oh. Good Morning Fujiko.
Fujiko: Good morning Kasumi. How are you?
Kasumi: Pretty good, it's going to be a beautiful day today. Perfect
weather to get some errands done. How did the date go?
Fujiko: Wonderful. Kuno's a really nice guy when you get to know him.
We just spent the whole night talking before I crashed in one
of the guest bedrooms. He does, however, give too many roses.
My shop is full of them. I had one guy come in and ask if I
was running a flower shop. So I decided to take some of the roses
and give them to you.
Kasumi: (taking the roses and putting them in a vase) Well, that's awfully
sweet of you, Fujiko. Thank you very much. I'm just fixing up
some breakfast now, you're welcome to join us.
Fujiko: Thanks, I think I will. How's Ranma and the others doing? They
didn't look well when I saw them last night. Nabiki still looks ill.
Kasumi: Oh. Don't worry Nabiki is always like that when she wakes up.
They were perfectly fine until they returned from Kuno's house. I
offered to call Dr. Tofu, but they assured me it was just a case of
nerves and that they would be fine in the morning.
Fujiko: Oh. (thinking) They followed me on my date?!?!? Why I outta...!
(to Kasumi) Where are they now?
Kasumi: Oh, they're just outside. When you're out there, could you please
tell them that breakfast will be in just a few minutes.
Fujiko: Sure thing.
Fujiko walks outside with a look that could kill. Finally she
sees Ranma, Akane, and Kipp.
Fujiko: (sing song voice) Ooooooooohhhh, Ranma....
Ranma: (thinking) uh-oh (to Fujiko, scratching his head) Hey, Fujiko, how
did the date go?
Fujiko: Don't play dumb with me, Saotome, you know damn well how my date
went. (sees Akane trying to slip away) and where do you think
you're going, Tendo?
Akane: (nervous laughter) Just seeing if Kasumi needs any help in the
kitchen.
Fujiko: She doesn't. She told me to tell you that she has it covered.
Besides, I'm eating breakfast here this morning and want to
live to tell the tale.
Akane glares at Fujiko.
Ranma: Yeah, that's right. Akane IS registered as a lethal weapon when it
comes to cooking.
Akane runs over and hits Ranma very hard in the chest. Ranma
doubles over and slowly gets up and looks at Akane.
Ranma: You are soooooooooooooooooo UNCUTE!
Akane hits Ranma in the face, knocking him to the ground.
Kipp: (To Fujiko) Okay, so you know that we know, but what's more
dishonorable, us spying on you, or you sleeping with Kuno on the
first date?
Fujiko: And who said I slept with him? I slept at his mansion. Did it ever
occur to you people that he might have a guest bedroom there? Get
it through your heads. Kuno is a gentleman and I don't want to
hear you badmouthing him while I'm around. Just because you guys
didn't take the time to know him doesn't mean he's a creep. This is
a lot like people accusing Ranma of sleeping around with Akane or
Nabiki because they slept in the same house.
Ranma: NO WAY would I sleep with Akane. She's a tomboy who's built like
a brick, sinks like a stone and would rather kill you than kiss
you.
Not to mention she can't sew, will poison you if she cooks and-
Akane grabs a combat dummy and hits him in the back of the head
with it.
Kipp: On of these days, Ranma, you're going to learn to quit while you're
ahead.
Akane: It's okay, Kipp. He can sleep with Shampoo, his cute amazon,
Ukyo, his cute fiancee or the entire school body of Furinkan High
for all I care.
Kipp: (thinking) Uh-oh! She's mentioning them by name. This is gonna be a
long day. I wonder how fast I can get to Ucchan's if I start
running now...
Fujiko: Oh no, Ranma, you're not getting out of this by insulting Akane.
I still have one word to say about you guys spying on me...thanks.
I know you guys only did it because you cared. But, Kuno's a really
nice guy if you get to know him. He wouldn't do anything that's
dishonorable. So you don't need to spy on me next Friday when I go
out with him.
Kasumi calls out in the distance "Breakfast". Fujiko and Akane
run in immedaitely. Ranma and Kipp pause a bit before coming in.
Ranma: This can't be happening. This is just too wierd.
Kipp: (shaking his head and smiling) I said it before, I'll say it again:
When you're dealing with Fujiko, expect the unexpected.
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Next on the line up will be Dragon's Dawning Episode 6. My next story will
be Dragon's Dawning: Watercolors. But that story takes place around
episode 12. I thank you again for your time and hope that you continue to
enjoy these stories.
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