I
think a lot of the attitude shifts come too fast.

Don't forget that Ranma isn't at his stubborn best - his father died, 
remember? And his mother has progressively knocked down most of his 
arguments. 

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his time as 
Kikuko shouldn't affect his own reputation. His mother is the only 
family he has left, he has to live under her roof, he doesn't have the 
complete lack of respect he had for his father and he probably feels he 
should show SOME respect for her arguments instead of really digging 

his 

heels in.

I still think this is too fast considering that Ranma is basically 
scrapping his/her entire identity and self-image. Many stories which 
have Ranma permanently female have "her" going slowly insane from it. I 
am not saying that Ranma should not accept being Kikuko, but I think 
that the change should be gradual over about two weeks or so. Other than 
that, the story is coming along quite well for a Ranma/SM story. Please 
continue it.
Phil

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