Kasumi's Story Chapter 6 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Akane: What happened to you two? You look like you were maulled.. Ranma & Ryouga: We don't want to talk about it Akane: Fine. Anyway, that's basically what Tofu-sensei said about head injuries. Ranma: Great, if she wasn't crazy before, she sure is now. Akane: Huh? Ranma: Nevermind. So what is the cure? Akane: Well... [ Fashback ] Tofu: The cure? Well, in extreme situations like this the only thing that may cause a mental reversion is... ARRHH... Akane: ??? Sensei, I'm sorry but I'm really not up to these medical terms. Could you say it again? Tofu: No, it's my headache acting up again, I'm sorry Akane-chan, but you'll have to let yourself out... [ End Flashback ] Akane: We really didn't get around to it... So how is Sister doing? Has her condition changed? Ranma: Well... [ voices nearby ] Genma: Well now that Ranma has done his job, we can get some real food! Soun: I know what you mean Saotome-kun. If I never see another cup of ramen again it'll be too soon! Hahaha! Ahh, Kasumi, now that you're feeling bette..urp! [ Sounds of someone being plumented ] Kasumi: [ grimly ] I didn't like your tone old man, next time fix it before speaking with me... Ranma: ...Unfortunately, yes. [ The next day,the whole household is in the living room, minus Kasumi ] Soun: Alright, we need to make a plan. Akane, is Kasumi away? Akane: She said she was going to the beach to relax. Kasumi has been acting weirder and weirder. She even said she was going to go have some fun! Nabiki: No, what she actually said was she was going to meet some guys.. You know, as far as I can remember, I don't remember Kasumi ever having a real boyfriend before... Akane: Ranma! I told you that you should follow Kasumi to see if she's alright. What if something happens to her? Ranma: No way, I'm not touching her with a 10 foot pole. Nabiki: And the last time you followed her, you got beat up, didn't you Ranma-kun? Ranma: Nabiki....! TV: And today we're going to be looking at those dynamite girls today at the beach! Our camera crew is there right now covering the story. Akane: Look! Kasumi is on TV! Nabiki: You know, I don't ever remember Kasumi wearing a string bikini either. [ Note: The TV's back end faces the reader so we can't see the screen. Sorry, but I'm trying to keep this story clean and preserve Kasumi's prim and proper image ] TV: Hey let's look at this gorgeous babe... Female Voice: Who are you calling a "babe"?! And get that camera out of my face. Man's Voice: Hey, relax honey, it was a compliment... Soun: Watch where you're putting that arm! Akane: I don't like the way he's leering at Sister! Ranma: Why that... Nabiki: Poor man... Female Voice: Then take *this* as a compliment... Man's Voice: Hey... What are you doing?.. ARRHHH! Help!!! Everyone: Ouch. Ranma: Besides I think she can take care of herself. [ Later at Tofu Sensei's clinic ] Akane: How are you feeling Tofu-sensei? Tofu: Much better. Akane, are you growing your hair out again? Akane: [ blushing ] You noticed? Well *some* people haven't. Ranma: Hmm, the TV is on... Tofu: So what can I do for you two? Akane: I was just wondering if you could tell me of about any cures for head injuries... Tofu: Oh yes, I remember. Well the simplest thing is a shock. Akane: Shock? Tofu: Yes, normally cold water may shock some who is in panic into a more rational state. The effect can be the same as a slap to the face. Ranma: Oh, yeah, Akane is an expert at that... Akane: Ranma! Tofu: But in the case of psychological scars it may necessary to induce a large shock to the person to help revert them to their default normal personality. TV: And now the reviews for today's Wet T-shirt Contest... Tofu: But be warned, although the shock must be big to have an impact, too big of a shock might cause the victim to suffer ... [ Ranma and Akane are hanging on every word Tofu-sensei is saying ] TV: And the winner today was a Miss Kasumi Tendo! Here are the entry shots... Tofu: EH?! ARRH! Gasp, my heart!! AHH!! Akane: Tofu-sensei! He's having a heart attack! Ranma: Are you sure he's not just giving us another example? What could he have seen to put him in such... [ Glances at the TV ] Gahk... Akane: Ranma, help me with Tofu-sensei. Ranma? Ranma? [ At the Tendo dojo ] Akane: And that's what Tofu-sensei said, we must shock sister! Nabiki: You know, I don't remeber Kasumi ever wearing a T-shirt, wet or otherwise. Soun: My poor daughter, to suffer through this... Ranma: Somehow I don't think she's going to be the one suffering. [ Throughout the week, we see them trying to shock Kasumi ] Soun: Run! Run! Wild Panda on a rampage!! Panda: [ sign] Snarl! ---- Ranma: Look Kasumi! See this stone block? [ Kasumi absent-mindedly just swats away one of the flying pieces of the block sending it crashing near Ranma's head ] Nabiki: Somehow I don't think she was impressed. --- Genma: Kasumi, look! Here's Ranma's report card! ---- Nabiki: Look Kasumi, this is the financial report for the trade impalance between Japan and the US! ---- Genma: Look Kasumi! A human cat! Ranma: Get those kittens away from me! ---- Ranma: Look Kasumi! A person changing into a pig! Ryouga: Ranma! What do you think you're doing?! Ranma: Well she's already seen everything else. Why can't you just cooperate, P-chan... Ryouga: Who's P-chan! [ The two of them start fighting ] Soun: Stop! You'll give her ideas! ---- Soun: Look Kasumi! This is the mess you have to clean up when you get better! ---- Soun: It's no use! Nothing works. Nabiki: Well, Kasumi, has always been a little immune to shock... Ranma: There had to be a time when she was suprised in her life. Soun: I don't remember! Akane: [ thinking ] The last time was... but.. I have to do this for Sister! Nabiki: Akane! Where are you running off to? Akane, don't be stupid. Ranma: Hmm, what's with the girls? Soun: Please, Ranma, you have to do something! I can't live like this. If I have to eat another lousy carton of instant ramen - I'm going to KILL somebody! Panda: [sign] And I may just EAT them... Ryouga: Oh you kind of get used to it after a while Ranma: Alright Alright! I'll think of something. Soun: Thank you Ranma!! I love you!!! Ranma: Hey! Don't go all weird on me now! Yuck! ... hmmm... [ Later we see Kasumi listening to some music in her room. There's a knock at the door. ] Kasumi: Come in. Oh, it's you Ranma-kun. What do you want? [ Next door in Nabiki's room, everyone has a glass to the wall trying to figure out what Ranma's planning to do... ] Ranma: Kasumi, I just want to tell you that... I... I... I love you.. Kasumi: Nn? Everyone: WHAT?! Ranma: From a long time ago, I've always admired you... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= End of Chapter 6 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= To be continued.... (hopefully)