The bell had already rang. Many students took longer to get to school because of the rain, the summer holidays had just finished and the wheather was already cloudy again.
Akane and Ranma were running the way to the school. It was was the first day of school and they were already late. Once they got there, they also found several other students, also late and wet.
- Akane, go walking to the class. - Ranma said, in the form of girl-I'll see if I can get hot water!
- Okay. - Akane was walking toward the room, when she felt someone poking her.
She turned and came face to face with a boy, panting and drenched. He had green eyes and a beautiful hair,in color of honey. He was holding a folder and some books in his hands.
- Could you please tell me where is the 2B class ?
- It's my room, come with me, I'll show you. - She smiled, friendly and the two started walking towards the class. - Were you lost?
- Well .. yeah. - He smiled, embarrased. - It's my first day here.
- If you want, I can show the school to you later, how about that?
- It would be great! If it's not too much trouble ...
- Imagine! It will be a pleasure!
- Thanks ..
- My name is Akane.
- Tomiko. - He shook her hand.
The two continued walking, until they realized there was nobody else in the hallway. Suddenly, they heard someone running towards them.
- Akane, you silly! - It was Ranma who appeared, already as a man - Why are you still here? We have to go to class !
- Oh, I forgot! Come on, Tomiko!
The three were running and entered the class. They took a scolding from the teacher and sat in seats that were vacant.
An hour passed, and another teacher came into the room, Professor of Chemistry. Akane hated that subject, so she didn't not pay much attention in was caught by surprise when the teacher made a sketch on the blackboard and said:
- Who can tell me what chemical element is that? Let's see ... -He read the names on the roll call-Akane Tendo.
- Huh? - Akane looked up, all the students looked at her, and the teacher expected a reply, serious.
"What do I do? I have no idea!" She thought. But she heard Tomiko, who was in the seat behind her, saying quietly:
- It's rubidium.
- Rubidium. - Akane said to the class.
The teacher looked at her suspiciously but nodded.
- That's right. Rubidium it is. Now, keeping up ... -He turned to writing when the
- Thank you! - She said quietly
The second claas was history, and it was time for lunch. Students took their lunches in the backpacks, some sat at desks, some at chairs, and others were standing. They talked while they ate.
- So, Tomiko .. what school you came from?
- I lived in Okinawa, and I moved back here recently.
- Hm .. and tell me, you're only good in chemistry or in other subjects as well?
- Modesty aside, the other also.
They both laughed. Meanwhile, Ranma ate his lunch quietly, but his friends could not stop looking at the two talking.
- Ranma, who is this guy here?
- Dunno. Some newbie.
- He seems to be getting along with Akane, right?
- Maybe. So what?
- What do you mean by "so what" ? She is your bride!
- I do not care. - Ranma thought "and besides, it seems he plays for another team to me .." .He shrugged and went back to eating.
Suddenly, someone broke down the door of the room and ran toward Akane's desk.
- Akane Tendo, my love! - Was Kuno, who was hugging her, but instead he received a punch from her- I missed you!
- Oh, my ... started all over again .. - Akane sighed
Kuno looked at Tomiko, who looked scared, and pointed his sword at him:
- Who are you? Akane dear, this is bothering you?
- No, Kuno! Lowers the sword now!
He did not listen and continued with the sword pointed at him:
- Tell me, who are you?
Tomiko stood up, angry, and replied:
- My name is Tomiko Akaede! There ! Are you satisfied ? How about leaving Akane alone?
- Cheeky! Nobody talks like that with Tatewaki Kuno, the head of the kendo club, the Blue Thunder from ... - Kuno could not finish the sentence because someone had just steped on his head.
- Hey, Kuno! I see you are still crazy!
- Saotome .. - He said, furious.
Ranma returned to the floor and said to Tomiko:
- Kuno is like this, you'll get used to it.
- Well, you ... - Kuno prepared his sword.
At that point, the speaker of the classroom played:
"Tati, my son, come to the principal's office! Daddy needs to talk to ya!"
- The two were saved by the bell, but only this time. - He left the room.
- Wow .. what a maniac! - Tomiko commented
- Sorry, Tomiko! He does all this drama when he sees me near a boy!
- It's okay.
The bell rang and everyone went to their seats.
At the end of the day, Akane and Ranma were walking home.
- Hey, Akane? What is your new friend's deal ? He likes women, man ... ?
- Ranma! Stop being ridiculous! I found Tomiko very nice, and I do not care about these stupid jokes !
- OK, just wanted to know ..
She sighed and kept walking.
More days passed, and Tomiko and Akane were becoming more and more friends.