On Mon, 19 Apr 1999, David Johnston wrote:
the potential for a better story going wrong in
such a way to only suit the authors' personal biases.
Lots of character bashing of Shampoo and Ukyo, Ranma
Ukyo? Who bashed Ukyo? Ignored maybe.
I think this section is pretty much bashing:
(Not to mention that Gary once _again_ suggested turning Ukyou into a dog.)
# Ukyo wished again, and Ranma and Ryoga stood by her side. They
# beamed looks of utter adoration at her as she climbed onto their
# shoulders to view the world from on high.
#
# Akane and Kodachi stared at her, envious but not resentful. Of
# course, it wasn't fair for her to take two men without leaving anything
# for them. Akane could have Kuno, but what about Kodachi and Akari? She'd
# have to find something for them. It was only fair. Maybe those boys from
# school, Hiroshi and Daisuke.
#
# Ukyo smiled. The sun obediently emerged from behind the clouds
# to flood the world in gentle light and warmth. Birds chirped out a
# joyful melody. Everything was perfect. Across the world. heads bowed in
# loving devotion, as voices chorused, "We worship you, Ukyo-sama!"
#
# =3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-
#
# "What the heck did you do to Ucchan?"
#
# Kodachi smirked. "Merely given her what she wanted. She's happy
# now!"
#
# Ukyo staggered around the grass, eyes glazed over in a dreamy
# haze. "Why, Ran-chan! Ryo-chan! You say the sweetest things! You don't
# need to fight. You can *both* be first!"