Michael A. Chase wrote:

Kachiko was the first to understand what had happened and reacted.

"Yeah,

that's it, you old coot! Make yourself useful for a change and kick the

crap

out of that conceited, obnoxious jerk!"

You know she wants him.

Which one, Soun of Tarou?

Kasumi clapped her hands in delight. "How wonderful. Mother was actually
cheering for Father. I'll have to start inviting Mr. Pantyhose over for
meals."

"Oh, I'm sure he'll be more than happy to accept that," Nabiki said

dryly as

yet another day at the Tendou household got underway.

Tarou seemed more the practical sort to me.  He may be very interested
in Kachiko, but I'd think he'd decide it not worth the hassle.

He's in 'True Love' mode. And he gets what he wants.

 It was

fun to see Soun handle him so easily when other characters had a lot
more trouble dealing with him.

As a prereader mentioned, Soun is a one trick pony, but it's a pretty good
trick. And as evidenced by Kasumi's reaction, Souns disrought is only
feeding the technique.

Kachiko's eyes remained fixed to her cards, an unreadable expression on

her

face. "We decided to be more open about trying to one up the other, so

we're

playing games of poker to see who's the best. I'm winning." There was a
touch of pride in her voice.

That's certainly less dangerous than exchanging cursed gifts.

Yes, not as much fun for the reader, though.

Still, the way Kachiko had described her upbringing, it was probably a
miracle she hadn't bolted on her own. Or perhaps she would have, save

that a

bad leg prevented one from running very far.

But in this chronology, she wouldn't have had her first car accident
until after she was 17, so she could have run if it was really a
problem for her.  After her injury she would have been more restricted,
but this Kachiko hasn't had to deal with that.

True, so there is a chance she's exaggerating, at least to some degree.

Nodoka left the room, humming happily to herself. It was a good day for

a

change, perhaps the first since her arrival at Kasumi's insistence. She
would have to share her good cheer with her husband. Kachiko's perpetual
resistance at any womanly duties, and reflexive digs at Nodoka's age,

had

soured her mood so greatly that she and her husband had not been acting

like

a married couple, despite finally being together and alone. Now Nodoka

was

in the mood for Genma to live up to his husbandly duties. At least those
that did not involve giving her time to herself by going out and

drinking

with Soun.

Are you sure that isn't taking out the garbage?

Heh.

Nodoka was in an even more delighted mood than before as she made her

way to

the bath, bucket of toiletries in hand. Genma had been more than happy

to

share in her good cheer, much to her delight. It had been rare they

could

indulge in an hour alone, and so actively. Now she was almost as giddy

as

Kachiko normally was.

Gee, they must have had a lot of ... garbage to haul.

Yes. Much. ^_^

Her actions over the last hour coloring her perceptions, Nodoka silently
prayed, "Please let it not be my son fornicating with that girl again."

Hmmm.  At least it wouldn't be again.

Remember, waayyyy back in the chapter with the 'CLAP', Ranma's constant,
vague referencing made Nodoka think he and Kachiko had slept together.

When she had first entered, for just a brief second, she could have

sworn

Kachiko was slightly transparent.

"I do hate it when I start seeing things." Nodoka removed her robe and
prepared to rinse herself off.

Would you believe it's the third time this week?

In Nerima, you're never really sure if it's real, or a hallucination.

Not like I haven't been dropping many hints about this for a while. You'll
notice things are escalating as time progresses.

boil noodles. So I guess that leaves me." She paid closer attention to

one

of the pots. "Just because I don't enjoy cooking doesn't mean I can't do

it.

I can cook fine."

Kudos to anyone picking up on the Stepford reference.

It's only 28 years old.

Yes, older than half the list, I'd wager.

Thanks for the comments.

DB Sommer



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