On Mon, 17 May 1999 Shadow6865@aol.com wrote:

In a message dated 5/17/99 11:16:07 PM, jasonl@hun.k12.nj.us writes:

<< 
I sort of wonder why Kintaro is offering his services?  What's his
motivation? Haven't seen #6, but in all the other eps, it's to learn.
Well, he's already been in the resturant business, so it's hard to see
what he can learn here.  In fact, I would think that he would lean more
towards the noodle business, since he knows how to make noodles. >>

			It's also about the SEX at least in Goldenboy 4 it's 
about the sex.

True for most, but not all eps.  In ep 3, the noodle shop episode I
referred to, his Ataru-like tendancies take a backseat to his altruism.
And even if that is considered a special case, don't forget that his jobs
are all taken under the pretext of studying.  As he has already taken the
noodle job, this pretext can no longer be used.  The sex factor would also
be something that would work against the plausibility of the author's
public storyline.  After all, if it's his only motivation, is he going to
work against Shampoo?

Additionally, don't forget that Kunoji Ukyou also binds her breasts and
dresses as a male so well that she's mistaken for a man.  If he's just met
her, Kintaro has not had a chance to know she's female, so the sex factor
probably wouldn't play a role unless circumstances.  Then again, from an
author's view, it's easy to set up those circumstances...

	"So," he concluded "I already have some experience in working at a
resturant.  I might do it again to make money, but I don't think I..." 

	"Sorry to interrupt, hon, but I need to excuse myself for a bit."
Ukyou gave a smile that radiated warmth, but was tinged with anxiety.  She
needed to get changed, and quickly.  Her breast binding strap was slowly
shifting, signaling an emminent break, and if she didn't get to her room
quickly, it might...

*SNAP*

---

	"PLEASE, PLEASE HIRE ME!" cried Kintaro as Konatsu slowly pushed
him out the door.
	"But I don't really need anymore help right now..." called Ukyou.

-Natsume Ranma Ranma
-------
The sardines weren't worth the trouble.  A few more shots, then 
Ryoga-san would overheat and explode.  Ducking around a corner, 
I managed to lose him as I entered the ramshackle residence of 
my Anime supplier.

One look at his face and I knew that I was betrayed.  "Tell me."
I insisted.  He refused, so I slammed him against the wall.
"Last chance.  Where can Ranma-Ranma find good fanfics?"
"Try Jason Liao." he whispered, before he slumped to the floor.
I heard the sounds of a door splintering as I left through the 
window, one step ahead of Tendo Heavy Industries...