And yes, she was really surprised by that! First time she saw Shampoo in the bath she did a double take just to be sure it wasn't a mirror. Last she checked her hair was red rather than lavender, so... Yeah! Definitely not a mirror! And you'd better believe, if Ranko was favourably comparing Shampoo's figure to her, then she could only give her brother Akihito some serious kudos 'cause that jackass hit the jackpot!
"Good evening to you, little sister!" Akihito called. That was the only kudos she'd willingly give him. Idiot! The three of them were all born at the same time! "I see that you have conned your way into the cheerleading club at your local school. They have my sympathy."
"Actually, only Nabiki and I are members right now," Ranko said, giving a panty teasing twirl. Okay, fair enough have some more kudos: Akihito is fun to tease and torment. "So? What do you think Shampoo? How do I look?"
"Too, too cute!" Shampoo cooed. She reached out and tousled Ranko's hair like a big sister. Aw, that was nice! "You and Nabiki make nice couple. Very progressive, Shampoo supportive."
"We're not a couple!" Ranko insisted, but Nabiki glommed onto her arm and lay her head on Ranko's shoulder.
"Oh, darling. Is that any way to talk about your one twue wuv?" Nabiki asked, flashing her the doe eyes. Gah! Put those away! You'll eat someone's soul with those! Or worse, convince someone to let you. She leaned in close and whispered in Ranko's ear. "You'll never beat me at gay chicken at this rate. Ever."
"That's only because I'm the hottest- " she looked at Shampoo, standing there and filling out that cheongsam while being all drop dead gorgeous... "One of the hottest things going on two legs," she reluctantly conceded. "It's no wonder you won't shy away for the chance of a smooch! If I were so inclined I could turn most any woman's head!"
"And apparently I am supposed to be the cocky one," Akihito mused. Nabiki disentangled herself from Ranko's arm, and the four of them fell into lockstep on the way back to the Tendo household. "I must admit. It is a good fit for you. Becoming a cheerleader will give you an outlet for your energetic nature, in a more productive manner. Furthermore it shall open you up to more naturally forming friendships than your usual prankster and teasing would allow."
"All true," Ranko nodded sagely. "Plus all the hot boys will become obsessed with my legs in about a week, tops. They will be mine to play with as I please."
"My wallet just came," Nabiki casually announced. No shame! No shame at all! If only she was a boy... "But what about the two of you? How has your job hunting progressed?"
The two of them looked at one another. Uh oh! That was the universal symbol of the happy couple who wants to share good news, but wasn't quite sure if it was time yet. Ranko skipped ahead and gave them her biggest, cutest grin.
"So?" she asked. "That look meant you found something, doesn't it? I want to hear all about it!"
"We find work!" Shampoo said, then put her hand over her mouth as though ashamed she let it out. "Ooh, we want it to be big surprise. We move out, boss offered new place to stay."
"Yes, it's true," Akihito nodded sagely. "I am sorry to say that you will be seeing much less of us after today. That is, unless you stop by the Cat Cafe."
"The Cat Cafe?" Nabiki asked. "Someone bought that place?"
"Quite so!" Akihito nodded. "Though I find the name a trifle unsettling, the new owner has agreed to allow his new waiter and waitress to live in accommodations above the cafe. Rather generous of him, I must say."
"Yes," Shampoo nodded. "Almost like he very desperate to hire staff. Was too too happy with sexy Shampoo and handsome Akihito."
"You don't say..." Nabiki quirked an eyebrow. Oh! Ahahaha! Ranko smelled something in the wind! That girl was keeping something quiet that was going to bite her brother in the butt, she could tell! Of course, Ranko would have to wait to find out <i>what</i> exactly, but she was a patient little troll. Once she was away from these two, she'd pin the girl down and quiz her on this mysterious cat - shudder - cafe!
"We're home!" Ranko called with great enthusiasm while skipping in through the front gate. What a great day this had been! She'd found a new super cute, dumb and rich boyfriend who was amazing in bed <b>and</b> had agreed to let her live with him. She'd joined the cheerleading team, and persuaded her new bestie into joining too.Then on top of that, her idiot brother was setting himself up for some unknown misery that he didn't even know was coming, but Ranko soon would! How could this day get any -
"Kya! So cute! I want clothes just like that too!"
Well, for one thing she could be bowled over by an extremely cute girl wearing an oversized dress, who was hugging onto her really, really tightly and, gosh wouldn't you know it almost kind of looked like her - or Ranma's if we're being technical - best buddy Uchan if he grew up to be a really cute girl.
"Guh!" yelled another girl that looked like Uchan, who wasn't quite so girly or feminine. "Will you stop embarrassing me! People are going to get the wrong idea!"
"Cheerleader," the girl on top of Ranko cooed. "Wanna be a cheerleader! So cute and girly!"
"Ranko, at this rate you'll have a full team within the hour..." Nabiki cooly mused. To that, Ranko could only nod in agreement and stroke this pretty little thing's luxurious brown hair. Okay, so a three way tie for cutest, that wasn't too bad she could live with a three way tie for hottest thing on two legs!
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Soun Tendo had a headache. Sitting in his living room right now were a lot of people. As in, to the point that this was more like a party than a meeting. It was quite ridiculous.
Firstly, there was his own family. His three daughters. Kasumi was sitting next to him, serenely and quietly observing everyone in the room at once in case they needed something. More of a daunting task than usual. Then there was Nabiki, who was sitting by her new friend Ranko, who was dressed up like a cheerleader and being cuddled by a girl called Yoshiko Kuonji, who struck Soun as rather the clingy sort.
Then there was his youngest Akane, who was holding hands with Genma's son and Ranko's brother Ranma. That was good! The way they were leaning into one another without seemingly being aware of it was extremely encouraging!
But now the scene gets complicated. Ranma had two brothers as well, you see. Akihito was sitting next to his beautiful young wife Shampoo, and both of them were in conversation with Yoshiko's, ah, sisters if Soun understood correctly. Akihito was talking with the rather, ahem, masculine Naomi. Not just masculine in appearance mark you, but behaviour as well. Meanwhile Shampoo was talking with the business like Atsuko.
And finally, off in the back corner, an extremely irritated looking Isamu Saotome had Ukyo Kuonji sitting in his lap. Looking out at the room, Soun could almost see it. An overlay of the incredibly complicated relationships this group of young people were going to have with one another. Six of them - Six! - only existed because of magical interference and their personalities were extremely distinct and unique. It did seem rather daunting, all truth told.
"To make sure that I understand correctly!" he suddenly announced. "Ranko is moving in with her new boyfriend." Enthusiastic nod from the cheerleader. "Akihito and Shampoo are going to be staying at the Cat Cafe." Another pair of nods, and may the gods have mercy upon them. "And Isamu shall be moving in with the Kuonji's to help run their restaurant." Four nods and a whimper. "But Ranma is staying here?" The boy seemed to suddenly realise how close he was to Akane at just the moment his name was said, and shot away from her like a rocket.
"Well, that all sounds perfectly reasonable to me!" Soun said, beaming. "Less mouths I have to worry about keeping fed! Hahaha! The appetite of two Saotomes is bad enough! Three less is a godsend!"
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To help keep track of the new characters, here is a list
Saotomes:
<b>Ranma</b> is the original, his personality is unaltered
<b>Akihito </b>is Ranma's arrogance and pride. Married to Shampoo, willingly, as he considers her beauty equal to his own.
<b>Ranko</b> is the sole girl, and is Ranma's trollish nature manifest. Will do anything to have fun. Joined cheerleader team, is in relationship with Kuno
<b>Isamu</b> is Ranma's drive to fight. He loves martial arts and has little time for distractions. However, he's been hit by a curse that has made his dick into a potent supernatural force, which he's accidentally used to make a Kuonji harem for himself, and they aren't taking no for an answer!
Kuonjis:
<b>Ukyo</b>, the original. Not exactly happy with getting Isamu rather than Ranma, but is growing more used to the idea.
<b>Yoshiko</b> is Ukyo's girly side, which has been repressed for a long time. Wants to do nothing but girly things in a girly way.
<b>Atsuko</b> is Ukyo's business side. She's cold, she's clinical, and she sees Isamu as a superb way to take the edge off. In essence, she's like Nabiki except she does what she does for profit, and not for fun.
<b>Naomi</b> is Ukyo's masculine side, which she's put to the forefront since abandoning her femininity. Pretends she doesn't like having sex with Isamu, but actually it is her favourite thing. Doesn't know how to not act tough.
- The three Saotomes pack up their things, and hijinks ensue.
- So, what exactly is up with the Cat Cafe...?
- Meanwhile at the Kunos, mischief is afoot.
- A certain lost boy wanders the wilderness, thinking of Ranko.
- Something else
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