Enter Junko, the new girl in town
1 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Open: The sun rises in the eastern sky over the Tendo Anything-Goes Martial Arts Training Hall. Inside one of the rooms of the house, there is a dining table. An amado door is opened to the back yard. Sitting at the table is the family. At one of the small ends of the table is Soun Tendo, the owner of the training hall. On the long side, which is near to the door, sits Ranma Saotome. Next to him is his fiancé, Akane Tendo. Across from them are Genma Saotome and Nabiki Tendo. At the other small end of the table is Kasumi Tendo.
They are eating breakfast. Ranma, Akane, and Nabiki are ready to go to school.
Ranma: (Looking at Akane, with his mouth full) Hey, Akane. What are we going to do today?
Akane: I don't know. Study and do homework, I guess. And don't talk with your mouth full.
Ranma: Well, sor-ree. (Sighs) I wish something would happen today.
Akane: Why do you say that?
Ranma: So I would not have to go thought another boring day at school.
Akane: Gee, I'd think you would LOVE having some peace and quiet for once!
Ranma: I just want something to do, okay. I haven't been in a fight for months.
Akane: Well, you never know. Something might happen. (Sighs)
There is a knock at the front door.
Kasumi: I'll get it.
Kasumi gets up and goes to the front door. At the front door is the mailman.
Mailman: Special delivery for Ranma Saotome. (The mailman hands a letter to Kasumi.)
Kasumi: Thank you.
Mailman: You're welcome and have a nice day. (The mailman leaves and Kasumi goes in the house.)
Kasumi: (Coming into the room where everyone is at.) Ranma, you have a letter.
Ranma: (Surprised) I got a letter! Who's it from?
Kasumi: I don't know, but it came as a special delivery. It must be very important, Ranma (Kasumi hands the letter to Ranma.)
Ranma opens the letter and starts to read it and also looks at a picture that came with it. While Ranma is reading the letter, he has his chopsticks hanging in his mouth. All of a sudden, Ranma stopped and the chopsticks in his mouth drop to the floor.
Akane: (Worried) Ranma, what is it? Is it a challenge from someone?
Ranma: No, it's a letter from someone I know. They wrote that they had an accident.
Akane: That's terrible. Who wrote you?
Ranma: Someone in my family. Her name is Junko and she's my cousin.
Akane: (Surprised) Your cousin, I didn't know you have a cousin. Is she from your mother's side of the family?
Ranma: No, she is actually the daughter of my father's brother.
Soun: (Very surprised) Genma, you didn't mention to me that you have a brother.
Genma: (Feigning ignorance…BADLY) I don't have a brother. Ranma is lying.
Ranma: (Angered by this and shouting at Genma) You're the one lying. (Talking to the others) First off, my dad doesn't like his brother very much. Second, he doesn't like to talk about him or my cousin at all.
Akane: So, which one is telling the truth, Genma or Ranma?
Ranma: I can prove that I'm telling the truth. Look at the first part of the letter and read it, Akane. (Ranma hands the letter to Akane and points to where to start reading.)
Akane: (Reading the letter out loud.) 'Dear Ranma, I haven't seen you in awhile. How's my favorite cousin doing? I hope you are well. As you know, I don't want to know how uncle Genma is because he is a big jerk and I want you to tell him that.' (Stops reading) Well, Ranma is right.
Genma is mad now.
Ranma: Stop there, Akane. See, I told you that I have a cousin.
Soun: Genma, why do you not like your brother and niece?
Genma: Because, he is a poor excuse of a man. Anyway, my "niece" isn't that nice either.
Ranma: He doesn't like his brother because he is jealous of his skills. My uncle knows more martial arts than my dad does.
Genma: (Angrily) That's not true! I know more than he does. Why would I be jealous of him?
Akane: Let's just forget about all of that, I what to know what she wrote about.
Ranma: She wrote about a trip that she went on. She also wrote that her father had an accident there.
Akane: Is her father all right?
Ranma: Well, let me look at the letter again. (Reads it then pauses) WHAT??? He's…he's DEAD?!? I can't believe this.
Everyone: (Shocked) What!!! Genma was also shocked about this.
Akane: (In a sad voice) I feel sorry for her. Ranma, what else did she write?
Ranma: She wrote that she was going to come over here to visit me with her father. Now, because of my uncle's death she can't stay at her house. She asked in her letter if she could live with us until she could get money for a house.
Soun: She can live with us as long as she wants. She doesn't need to get money for a house.
Kasumi: There is an extra bed that she can have.
Ranma: Extra bed? Nevermind. That's great. We should start getting a room ready for her.
Kasumi: Don't worry about that, Ranma. I can start to get a room ready for her.
Ranma: Thanks, Kasumi.
Kasumi: You're welcome. Oh, I was wondering when she's going to be here.
Ranma: I think in three days.
Kasumi: I had better start getting a room ready for her, and you should start going to school or you will be late.
Akane: See you later, bye.
Ranma, Akane, and Nabiki leave and go to school, while Kasumi goes upstairs to get a room ready for Junko. Nabiki walks ahead. Akane and Ranma walk slowly to school. Akane brings up a question.
Akane: Why can't your cousin stay at her house? Doesn't she have a mother?
Ranma: Yes she does. But she left home on a training trip when Junko was six.
Akane: Why did she leave?
Ranma: Don't know. Never asked.
There is silence for a while. Then Ranma starts to talk.
Ranma: I hope Ryoga doesn't show up. He might not like my cousin because she is related to me.
Akane: I don't think Ryoga will start a fight with Junko because she is related to you.
Ranma: She has the same last name as me, Akane, so he might because of that.
Akane: He won't do that. I haven't seen him start a fight with your father because he is related to you.
Ranma: OK, OK! You have a point there. He might not do that. I just don't want him around her, Ok.
Akane: Don't think about it until it happens, Ranma.
Ranma: OK. I won't think about it until she gets here.
Akane and Ranma walk to school. The scene fades and a town is seen. The town is far from Tokyo. It is a very nice day. A bench is seen and a voice is heard. It is Ryoga Hibiki and he is not very happy. Ryoga got lost again and some how found his way back home. This town is where Ryoga lives, but doesn't stay. He always leaves to find Tokyo and get Ranma. He stops and sits on the bench.
Ryoga: (In a very angry voice.) Damn you Ranma. Because of you, I got lost A-GAIN. I will get you for this, when I get back to Tokyo.
Ryoga closes his eyes and starts to think of things he could do to Ranma. While Ryoga thought of this, a girl was walking in his direction. She was wearing a purple blouse with gold colored buttons. The blouse looked a lot like Ranma's shirt that he wears. She also was wearing black pants and black shoes. She has a black belt around her waist like Ryoga. She was not wearing socks. She has purple eyes and purple hair. Her hair is in a braid and it was very long. Her hair went past her shoulder blades. She is as tall as Ryoga is. If Ranma was around, you couldn't tell the difference between them, because she looks like Ranma when he is a girl.
Ryoga: I'll get him soon and when I do I will…
The girl comes up to Ryoga and places her hand on his shoulder.
Girl: And do what to whom, Ryoga?
Ryoga jumped when she asked him this and turn around to see who it was.
Ryoga: (Surprised) Junko, it's you. Don't do that. You shouldn't sneak up on someone like that.
Junko: I'm sorry, Ryoga. I didn't mean to scare you. I just came up to you and you were talking about getting someone. Who is this person that you what to get, Ryoga?
Ryoga: It's no one you know.
Junko: I think I know who you are talking about; it's Ranma. Right, Ryoga?
Ryoga: Ok, it is Ranma. I'm sorry.
Junko: Ryoga, why do you always what to fight Ranma. Ranma is a very nice guy. Anyway, Ryoga, you should be over what happened in junior high. Ranma didn't do it on purpose. He has a very big appetite. He eats anything he can get in his mouth.
In Tokyo, Ranma and Akane are at school and all of a sudden, Ranma sneezes.
Akane: Ranma, are you catching a cold?
Ranma: No. Ranma starts to talk to himself in his mind. Why did I sneeze? I don't feel sick. Hmm, someone might be talking about me behind my back, but who? Ranma looks around.
The scene goes back to Junko and Ryoga.
Ryoga: (Laughing a little) I am not mad about that anymore. He did something else to me.
Junko: What would that be?
Ryoga: You don't need to know.
Junko: (Slightly mad) Ryoga, you never keep secrets from me. Why won't you tell me?
Ryoga: It's too embarrassing to tell you.
Junko: Ok, I won't ask anymore. Anyway, I was looking for you to tell you something.
Ryoga: What is it?
Junko: First, I want to tell you that I have missed you.
Ryoga: I have missed you too, Junko.
Junko: Second, I have bad news. My father and I were on vacation in China and…
Ryoga: (Starting to change white in the face) Did you say China?
Junko: Yes, we stayed there for two weeks. My dad had a run-in with someone that wanted to fight him. They started to fight. The guy pulled out a sword as they fought atop the a mountain, and then he…he…(She covers her eyes, breaking down into sobs and crying)
Ryoga: (Shocked) What!!! That can't be. Junko, I'm so sorry for you. (In his mind) I can't believe someone would go and do something like that. I still can't believe Junko's father is dead. (To Junko) Junko, what are you going to do?
Junko: (Tears still in her eyes) I decided to go to Tokyo. (The tears stop and a smile comes up on her face.) And live with my cousin, Ranma.
Ryoga: Are you serious? You don't have to live with a good-for-nothing like him. Why don't you travel with me? We will go to a lot of different places together. You can also live with my parents, when they are around, but don't go and live with Ranma. Please?
Junko: (In a happy voice) I have an idea. Why don't we travel together to Tokyo.
Ryoga: You didn't listen to a word I just said, did you? (Pause) Let me think about it.
Junko: Please, Ryoga? Pretty please?
Ryoga: Weeell, ok. I will go to Tokyo with you.
Junko: (Smiling) Thank you very much, Ryoga. I got all my stuff with me right now, so let's go. Here's the map. (Gives the map to Ryoga)
Ryoga: Why are you giving this to me? You know about my problem with directions.
Junko: Don't worry about it. I can help you. With me around, you don't have to worry about getting lost at all.
Ryoga: (Smiling and laughing a little) Ok. Let's go.
Ryoga and Junko start off for Tokyo. When they have walked a long way from where they started, they stop and Junko starts to talk.
Junko: Ryoga, I have to tell you what has happened to me in China, so I can get it off my chest.
Ryoga: (Looks at Junko) Ok, I'm listening
Junko: We went to China to relax and learn some new moves. We just stopped to rest and think about what we were going to do next. When all of a sudden, someone came out and wanted a fight.
A flashback starts when Junko starts to talk. Junko and her father are sitting down and talking. Junko's father looks just like Soun Tendo. He wears glasses and has a mustache. Then a guy with a cape comes out.
Guy: I challenge you to a fight old man.
Junko's father: Very well. I accept your challenge.
They start to fight. The flashback stops here.
Ryoga: Can you tell me what this guy looks like? Because when I find him I am going to beat the LIVING HELL OUT OF HIM.
Junko: He is the same height as you and very nasty. Anyway, we both know him.
Ryoga: (Puzzled) What are you talking about?
Junko: He lived in the same neighborhood as us.
Ryoga: He did?
Junko: Yes, he did. He moved away when we were ten years old.
Ryoga: (Concentrating hard to remember but fails) I don't really remember who it can be.
Junko: Do you remember the bully that lived in our neighborhood? The bully, that always picked on me because he likes to make me cry. You always came out to help me and you always beat him up. Remember now?
Ryoga: (Surprised) You don't mean Akira? I do remember him. He thought that he could do anything he wanted. I don't remember his last name. What was it?
Junko: I don't know myself. He never told us his last name. Anyway, he is the one that did it
Ryoga: I can't believe that. He doesn't know any martial arts at all. Why did he want to fight your father? There is no reason for him to do that at all.
Junko: I know why he did it. After the fight ended, my father lost. Akira then pushed him off a mist-covered cliff. Akira then turned toward me and told me who he was and told me something else. Those words frighten me. He said…
While Junko started to talk, the flashback starts up again. Junko stands back and watches Akira push her father off the cliff. Junko screams out "Father." Akira's sword is in his hand. He turns toward her and starts to talk.
Akira: Hello, Junko. Long time no see. I know what you are going to say. You are going to ask 'who are you and how do you know me'? Well, I will tell you. I lived in the same neighborhood as you and your friend, Ryoga, who always came out and beat me up. You should remember me. I'm Akira and I came back for revenge. You beat me in a fight six years ago, so I want a rematch.
Junko: (In a frighten voice) If you wanted to fight me, why did you challenge my father?
Akira: I want to make your life a living hell. That is why I did that. And guess what, you're next. (Akira starts to laugh with an evil sound to it)
Junko was frightened, so she ran way. The flashback ends with her running away with Akira right behind her, with his sword out, and laughing.
Ryoga: I can't believe him. When I see him, I AM GOING TO RIP HIS DAMN HEAD OFF HIS SHOULDERS.
Junko: He chased me for a while. I stopped running because I was out of breath. When I turned around to see if Akira was behind me, I didn't see him. I thought I've lost him. I started to walk to see if I could find a way home. While I was walking, I stopped at a very strange place. A man came out and told me to be careful around there. He told me the place's name is Jusenkyo.
Ryoga: (His face changes white) Did you say Jusenkyo? That place has hundreds of ponds, which are all cursed. You don't mean you fell in one and now have a curse on you, do you?
Junko: How do know about that place anyway, Ryoga? (In a frighten voice) You didn't go there did you, Ryoga!
Ryoga: (Talking to himself in his mind) I can't tell her about my curse. If I told her, she would get very upset about it. I don't want to make Junko sad. I don't want to do this, but I will just lie about it. I will say that I haven't been down there before.
Ryoga: (Sweat starts to come down his face) No, I haven't been down there. I have heard of it from someone else.
Junko: That's a relief. At first, I thought you went there.
Ryoga: Don't worry about it. Now, tell me more about what happened down there.
Junko: Well, that man told me the same thing as you, Ryoga, about the ponds being cursed, but I wasn't listening that well. I saw the cliffs and I thought that if I could climb up there, I could see where the boats are so I can leave China and go back home. However, I didn't know that I was going to be in trouble up there.
The flashback starts up again. The Jusenkyo Guide was talking.
Jusenkyo Guide: You girl. You listening. Don't go in. This is training ground of cursed springs, Jusenkyo. Many ponds here, all of them with tragic story. Very bad you fall in spring. Junko starts climbing up to the top of one of the cliffs. To bad. And she is very pretty girl too. She is at the top. She starts to look around to see if she could see where the boats are.
Junko: (In a happy voice) I found it. There are the boat docks. I can finally go home.
While Junko was celebrating, Akira comes up from behind her.
Akira: Well, what are you celebrating about, Junko.
Junko: (Turns around and in a frighten voice) Akira, how did you find me?
Akira: I followed you, stupid. You must of thought that you lost me. Well, you didn't. I hid so I could follow you to a place where we can fight in peace. So, let's start.
Akira starts to attack Junko with his sword. Junko moves out of the way. Akira drops his sword so he can fight her hand to hand. Junko and Akira start to fight. Akira corners Junko at the edge of the cliff.
Akira: You can't beat me. I learned many moves. I will now say goodbye to you. GOODBYE!
Akira kicks Junko so hard that she falls off the cliff. Junko starts to scream while she falls. Everything goes black. The flashback stops.
Junko: I thought that I was going to die. I looked down to see where I was going to hit. At first, I thought I was going to hit the ground, but I hit something else.
Ryoga: (In a scared voice) You don't mean you fell in one of the ponds. Please tell me you didn't fall in one of those cursed ponds.
Junko: Sorry, Ryoga, but I did. I didn't understand what the guy said to me, so I didn't know at that moment that the ponds were cursed. I thought that I was saved, but when I got out of the water, I wished I missed.
Ryoga: That's horrible. The curse must make you change into something terrible. I feel so sorry for you, Junko. I wish I were there to stop you from falling into that pond.
Junko: That is very nice of you to say, Ryoga. I wished you were there to stop Akira from pushing me off the cliff too.
Ryoga smiles.
Junko: Okay, Ryoga. You want to know what else I did down there, right? Ryoga turns and looks at her. I went to get a boat and come home.
Ryoga: (Curiously) Junko, what pond did you fall in?
Junko: Why would you want to know that?
Ryoga: I'm just a little curious, that's all. Junko, what if it rains and you get wet. I wouldn't know what you change into to find you and I would worry.
Junko: That's very nice of you, Ryoga, but I really don't want to talk about that. I'm too embarrassed about the curse that is on me.
Ryoga: That's okay. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to.
Junko: (Smiling) Thanks, Ryoga. I feel a whole lot better now. Junko gets up and picks up her backpack. Let's go on now. I want to get to Tokyo as soon as possible.
Ryoga: Okay, Junko.
Ryoga and Junko leave. They are walking side-by-side down a dirt path. While they are walking, Ryoga looks up at the sky. He sees black clouds and knows it is going to rain. Ryoga places his hand on Junko's shoulder. Junko stops.
Junko: What is it, Ryoga? Is there something wrong?
Ryoga: Junko, it's about to rain. Look up at the clouds and you will see.
Junko looks up and sees it is going to rain. Ryoga gets his umbrella out and hands it to Junko.
Ryoga: Here, Junko, you can use my umbrella to stay dry.
Junko: But, Ryoga, you'll get wet. You might catch a bad cold.
Ryoga: (Smiles) Don't worry about me, Junko. I will be all right. I have been out in the rain many times, and I didn't get sick one time.
Junko: Well. Ok, Ryoga, I won't worry about it. It is very kind of you to give me your umbrella. Thank you. Junko takes the umbrella from Ryoga. She opens it up.
Ryoga: You're welcome, Junko.
While Ryoga and Junko walk, Ryoga gets something out of is backpack. It's a letter that he wrote to Akane months ago. Ryoga looks at it.
Ryoga: (In his mind) Well, I can finally give Akane this letter. I hope she likes it.
Ryoga looks at the letter again and blushes. Junko stops and looks at Ryoga. She sees something in his hands.
Junko: Ryoga, what is that you have in your hand?
Ryoga: Oh, this. It's a letter I wrote for someone.
Junko: Okay. Ryoga, it's starting to rain now. We should find a place to stay until the rain stops.
Ryoga: You go on ahead. I will catch up with you.
Junko: Ok, Ryoga.
She walks ahead looking for a place to stay. Junko stops and sees a house. When she sees the house, it starts to pour down rain. Junko turns around to talk to Ryoga.
Junko: Hey, Ryoga, I found a place we can stay…Junko stops and notices that Ryoga is missing. at. Ryoga! Where did he go? Ryoga! Junko stops and notices Ryoga's backpack on the ground. Why would Ryoga leave all of his stuff on the ground? Why did Ryoga leave? Junko starts to worry about Ryoga, when all of a sudden she hears something coming from the bushes. Who's there? Junko looks at the bushes and they start to move. Junko jumps and starts to back away. A black piglet comes out. Junko looks at it. (Relieved) You scared me. Junko picks the pig up. Oh, how cute. You are the cutest little thing I ever seen. She starts to cuddle the pig. The pig starts to move to get away. What's wrong? Are you scared? I will not hurt you. She looks at the pig. She hears something coming from the pig. Are you hungry? Let's go to the house over there and get out of this rain.
Junko carefully picks up Ryoga's backpack, being careful not to get wet. She finds a dry spot on it to grab it by. She starts to go to the house with the pig in her hands. The pig she has in her hands is, of course, Ryoga. He is trying to get away from Junko, because he doesn't want Junko to find out that she is holding him in her arms. Junko stops at the door and knocks. An old woman comes to the door.
Old Woman: Hello. Oh, you poor child. Come in.
Junko: Thank you ma'am. That is very nice of you.
Junko steps in the house.
Old Woman: You must be cold. Come close to the fire.
Junko: Thank you. I am feeling a little cold.
Old Woman: (Looking at the pig in Junko's arms) What is that you have there?
Junko: Oh, this. It is a pig I found outside. I decided to keep it as a pet.
Old Woman: You can't have a wild pig as a pet. What if it bites you.
Junko: I don't think it is going to bite me.
Old Woman: Well, let's just forget that. Are you hungry? I will make something for you.
Junko: That would be wonderful. I am a little hungry. When the old woman starts to get up Junko says something. Could you make more food? I have a friend and he might come to this house. He will be very hungry.
Old Woman: Ok, dear. I will. She looks at the pig again. Do you mind it if I have your pig?
Junko: What for?
Old Woman: Oh, I will give it a bath while I cook. Is that ok with you?
Junko: Ok, you can give it a bath. When Ryoga heard this, he starts to wiggle around to get away. What's wrong? You don't like baths. Ryoga nods yes. You don't like taking baths. Well, if you don't take a bath then you will not be clean. I think you will look cute clean.
Ryoga stops wiggling. The old woman takes the pig and goes into the kitchen. The bathroom is near the kitchen. Junko sits quietly, when all of a sudden she hears squealing.
Junko: What is going on? Is he all right?
Old Woman: Everything is all right. This pig is just complaining.
Junko: If that is all than I won't worry about it.
Junko starts to hear the squealing again. She decides to get up and help her give the pig a bath. When she goes into the kitchen to get to the bathroom, she stops. She can't believe her eyes. The nice old woman has the pig in the kitchen and is trying to cook him.
Junko: (Horrified and angry) WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING? Junko runs up to the woman and grabs the pig from her. How dare you try to cook this pig. This is my pet.
Old Woman: I don't have much food here, so I decided to cook some pork. I didn't mean to upset you. I won't try to cook him any more.
Junko was cuddling the pig. Ryoga was happy that Junko saved him from being cooked.
Junko: (Talking to the pig) You're going to be all right. (To the old woman) Ok. Anyway I lost my appetite. I'm going to bed.
Old Woman: You can sleep in the living room. When do you think your friend will be here?
Junko: I don't know, but keep a light on for him. Also, could you run a bath please. He might want to take a bath when he gets here.
Old Woman: Ok, I will.
The old woman leaves to run a bath. Junko gets out her futon and places it on the floor. Junko goes into another room to change. Ryoga decides to go to the bathroom to change back to himself. Ryoga, just wearing a towel, comes out of the bathroom to see if the old woman was in the kitchen. She wasn't there. He goes in the kitchen toward the living room to see if Junko was asleep. She was. He quietly walks by Junko to get to his backpack that is now dry, to get some clothes. He was successful. He went back to the bathroom. He goes back to the living room. He quietly gets out his futon and places it down on the floor a little ways from Junko. He goes to sleep. The next morning, Junko wakes up, looks around, and sees Ryoga asleep.
Junko: (Gently pushes him) Ryoga, wake up. Ryoga doesn't wake up. Ryoga, wake up. Ryoga is still asleep. Junko is starting to get mad. Ryoga, WAKE UP! Ryoga gets up with a jolt.
Ryoga: (Startled) W-What is going on? He sees Junko looking at him. Junko, it's you. You startled me.
Junko: I'm sorry for doing that. I was wondering when did you come back last night?
Ryoga: Oh, I came in late. I was very quiet so I wouldn't wake you up.
Junko: That is nice of you, Ryoga. We should start getting ready to go. So, let's get dressed and leave.
Junko and Ryoga got dressed and left the house. A couple of hours later, Ryoga is looking at his map to find out which way to go.
Ryoga: Ahhh, I hate maps. I can't use this.
Junko: Ryoga, do you have something on your mind. If it is not about trying to get to Tokyo, then you shouldn't concentrate on that. If you concentrate on where you are going, then you can get there without any problems.
Ryoga: You really think so?
Junko: Yes.
Ryoga: Ok, I will do that. I will only think about getting to Tokyo and nothing else.
Junko: That's good. Now can you find a shorter way to Tokyo from Hokkaido?
Ryoga: (Looking at the map) Ah, ha. I found a shortcut.
Junko: Great, let's go. I really want to get away from here.
Back in Tokyo, Ranma and Akane are in school. It has been two days since Ranma has got the letter from Junko. Class has just ended, and study hall is starting. Ranma is looking out the window.
Akane: Ranma, is anything wrong?
Ranma: No, Akane. I was thinking about tomorrow.
Akane: You can't wait for your cousin, Junko, to get here. Right?
Ranma: Right. She will be here tomorrow. I hope she gets here before I have to go to school.
Akane: She might come before we go to school, but she might come some other time too.
Ranma: You're right, Akane. She will come at anytime tomorrow. I can't wait!
Akane: Ranma, be patient and calm down.
Ranma: Ok, Akane, I will.
From a forest, Ryoga and Junko come out. Ryoga stops to look at the map.
Ryoga: I think I went the right way.
Junko: I think you did. Look over there.
Ryoga looks in the direction that Junko is pointing. He sees a sign that reads, "Welcome to Tokyo."
Ryoga: I can't believe it. We're here. (Tears start to come from Ryoga's eyes) That shortcut I found got us here. (Looking at Junko) Thank you, Junko. If you didn't help me, Junko, I wouldn't have got us to Tokyo this fast. It would have taken us days to get here. Come on let's go.
Ryoga and Junko start to run. Junko stops and looks at a clock.
Junko: Ryoga, if we go to Ranma's house, he won't be there.
Ryoga: What do you mean?
Junko: I just looked at the time. Ranma is at school right now. (Pause) Hey, Ryoga, I got an idea. Let's go to the school Ranma goes to.
Ryoga: Why? We could just go to his place and wait for him.
Junko: I want to see Ranma real bad, Ryoga. I haven't seen Ranma in a long time. I don't want to wait. Let's go.
Junko grabs Ryoga's arm and pulls on it. Junko and Ryoga start to run toward Furinkan High School to see Ranma. Junko and Ryoga stop.
Ryoga: Junko, you didn't have to tug on my arm so hard.
Junko: Sorry, I didn't mean to. Anyway, we're here.
They both look at a sign on the wall that reads, "Furinkan High School."
Ryoga: (Sighing) You're right. We're here. (Looking at Junko) I know. You want to go in right now and find Ranma.
Junko: Yes, I do.
Ryoga is annoyed. He doesn't want to go in and look for Ranma. Ryoga is looking around to see if there are other people around. Then he looks up. He sees someone in the window. At first, he doesn't know who it is. Then the person he is looking at turns around. It's Ranma. Ranma doesn't notice Ryoga or Junko and then turns back around.
Ryoga: (Still looking up) I know where he is.
Junko: (Turning to look at him) Where is he?
Ryoga: (Now looking at Junko) He's up there. Ryoga points up to the open window.
Junko: (Looks up at the window and then back to Ryoga) That's great. I'm going to call up to him to get his attention.
Ryoga: (A smile comes up on his face) Let me do it.
Junko: Okay, Ryoga. You can do it.
Ryoga looks up at the window. Then he looks down and sees a brick. An evil smile comes up on Ryoga's face. He bends down and picks it up.
Junko: (Looking at the brick in Ryoga's hands) Ryoga, what are you going to do with that brick? She sees Ryoga smiling and tossing the brick up and down in his hand. Ryoga, you had better not throw that brick at Ranma. If you do, I will be very angry with you.
Ryoga: Oh, me. (Laughs a little) I wouldn't ever think of throwing this brick at Ranma. I just picked it up off the ground, so no one will trip over it. (Pause) Hey, Junko. Look over there. What's that?
Junko: (Turns to look) What? I don't see anything.
Ryoga: Keep looking. You'll see it. While Junko is looking the other way, Ryoga throws the brick at Ranma.
Akane: Ranma, I told you to calm down. She will be here tomorrow.
Ranma: Okay, Akane. I won't think about it any…The brick hits Ranma square in the head, and he is in pain.
Akane: Ranma, are you all right?
Ranma: (Ticked off) That hurt! Who hit me!?
Akane: (Picking up the brick and showing it to Ranma) This brick hit you, Ranma.
Ranma: (Looking at the brick) Who threw it?
Akane: It came from outside. I'll go see. Akane looks out the window and sees Ryoga. Ranma, I think I know who did it.
Ranma: Who?
Akane: He's outside. Look for yourself.
Ranma: He looks out the window and sees Ryoga. I should of known.
Akane: Who is that girl with Ryoga?
Ranma: Huh? He goes to the window to see.
Ranma looks at the girl with Ryoga. He starts to look for the picture that Junko sent him with her letter. He finds it and starts to look at it. Then he looks at the girl. Then back at the picture. Then back at the girl.
Ranma: Wait a minute! That's my cousin!
Akane: What?
The other students hear what Ranma says and want to see. They all come to the window to look out. Most of the boys start to whistle, and Ranma gets mad.
Junko: (Looking up at the window) Why are does boys whistling at me?
Ranma: STOP THAT! That is my cousin you're whistling at; now stop it before I get really mad. All the boys stop and back away. Ranma looks out the window and shouts at Ryoga. What do you think you are doing with my cousin you creep!?
Ryoga: What are you talking about, Ranma?
Ranma: The girl that is with you is my cousin, Ryoga. That is what I'm talking about.
Ryoga: You mean, Junko. Junko and I are traveling together.
Ranma: You know my cousin?
Ryoga: Yes. I know her. (Looks at Junko) Hey, Junko, want to talk to Ranma.
Junko: Yes, but I need to say something to you first.
Ryoga: What?
Junko: (In a high, angry pitch voice) WHY DID YOU THROW THAT BRICK AT RANMA WHEN I TOLD YOU NOT TO?
Ryoga: I needed to get his attention someway.
Junko: You could of shouted up to him. Now, why don't you apologize to Ranma for hitting him with that brick.
Ranma: (In his mind) She's making him apologize to me? If he does, then they are really friends.
Ryoga: Okay, I will. (Looking up at Ranma) Ranma, I'm sorry.
Ranma: What's that? I didn't hear you.
Ryoga: Ranma, I'm…(Turns toward Junko) Do I have to do this, Junko?
Junko: Yes, do it.
Ryoga: Ranma, I'm sorry I hit you with that brick.
Ranma: (Very surprised) You're apologizing to me? (Pause) That's nice of you, Ryoga.
Ryoga: (To Junko) This is embarrassing, Junko.
Junko: It's not that bad. (To Ranma) Hi, Ranma. It's been awhile since we last saw each other. Hey, Ranma, can you come down here.
Ranma: (With a smile on his face) I will be down there in a sec.
Ryoga: Why do you want him to come down here for? (In a louder voice) He's a big jerk.
Ranma: (Mad after what Ryoga said) I'm going down there right now and I'm going to get that pig boy for saying that. Ranma storms out of the classroom. The other students decide to follow Ranma out.
When the students were walking down, some other students joined them from other classes. The scene goes into a classroom. Kuno and other students are in study hall. Kuno hears something outside the room.
Kuno: What is that noise?
Nabiki: (Near the door) I don't know. Let me look outside the door. When Nabiki looks out the door, she sees students passing the door. She stops one of them. What are you all doing?
Male Student: We are going outside to see Ranma's cousin and see a fight.
Nabiki: Ranma's cousin is here? That's good. (Pause) Wait a minute. What fight?
Male Student: Ryoga is outside and it looks like Ranma is angry at him.
Nabiki: Okay. Thank you. The student walks away. (Looking at Kuno) Kuno- baby, I found out what is happening.
Kuno: What is it?
Nabiki: They're all going outside to see Ranma fight Ryoga, like usual. Also, Ranma's cousin is outside too.
Kuno: Ranma's cousin? I didn't know he has a cousin. Do you know anything about this, Nabiki Tendo?
Nabiki: Yes, Ranma got a letter from his cousin telling him that she was coming out here.
Kuno: Did you say she?
Nabiki: Oh, I forgot to mention that his cousin is a girl.
Kuno: His cousin is a girl? (A very short pause) What is her name? What does she look like?
Nabiki: (Going toward the window and looking out) Her name is Junko Saotome and to answer your second question look out the window.
Kuno jumps up to look out the window. He then looks down at Junko.
Kuno: All I see is the beloved creature that is my pig-tailed girl. (He cries out to the heavens) By the blessings of The Gods, she is free of Saotome's black magic! Be still, my goddess, for thy one true love shall hold thee at last! Kuno leaves the room. Nabiki decides to follow Kuno out.
Outside the school, Ryoga and Junko are waiting for Ranma to come out. Junko hears something coming from the school and sees people coming out. She goes over to Ryoga.
Junko: Ryoga, there are people coming out of the school.
Ryoga: Hmm! Ryoga looks toward the front doors of the school. He sees Ranma and Akane, with other students right behind them. (Looking at Ranma) So, you finally got out here. What took you so long, Ranma?
Ranma: Hey, Ryoga. You had better take that insult back.
Ryoga: What insult?
Ranma: You calling me a jerk, that's the insult.
Ryoga: Oh! That insult. Why would I take that back? It's true.
Ranma: (Very angry) That's it, Ryoga. If you won't take it back, I will make you.
At that moment, Kuno comes out. He sees Ranma and Ryoga getting ready to start fighting. He stays where he is, to look for the pig-tailed girl. Junko doesn't like how everything is going. She goes over to Ranma and Ryoga.
Junko: You two stop this now. I don't want either one of you to fight. You don't want to make me mad do you?
Ryoga: N-n-no. I wouldn't want to make you mad, Junko.
Junko: (Turns to look at Ranma) Ranma, it's great to see you.
Ranma: (Looks at Junko) Oh! It's great to see you too, Junko. Man, Junko, you really grown up.
Junko: (Smiles) You did too, Ranma.
Ranma: Thanks, Junko. Can I ask you one question?
Junko: Sure. What is it?
Ranma: Why are you hanging around with Ryoga?
Junko: I have been traveling with him. He is my very best friend.
Ranma: You and Ryoga are friends? Ranma starts to laugh a little. That's unbelievable. Ryoga has a friend?
Ryoga gets extremely angry.
Akane: (Mad about what Ranma said) Ranma, be nice to Ryoga.
Ranma doesn't hear a word that Akane says.
Junko: Ranma, you don't have to be nasty to Ryoga. Ryoga and me have been friends for years.
Ryoga: That's right. We were very young when we first met. Do you what to know how young?
Ranma: Yea, go ahead.
Ryoga: I was only three months and three days old, and Junko was only three days old.
Akane: You both met each other when both of you were under a year old! You both must know more about each other than anyone.
Ryoga: That's right.
Ranma: Junko, I don't see why you want to stick around him for. He's hotheaded.
Ryoga: (Really ticked) Take that back.
Ranma: Make me.
Junko: (A little mad) Stop that. I told you not to fight.
Ryoga and Ranma started to get closer to each other. Junko gets in-between them and starts to push them both back. When she is doing this, Kuno is watching.
Kuno: Why does the pig-tailed one push those two? The VILLAINS! The peasant Hibiki and the sorcerous Saotome MUST BOTH be consumed in their lusts for my goddess. By the Honor of the Kuno Clan, THE BLUE THUNDER OF FURINKAN HIGH SHALL STOP THEM! (Thunder and lightning crash in the background as Kuno poses dramatically.)
He runs toward Ranma and Ryoga, to try to stop them. Ranma and Ryoga see him coming. They both punch Kuno away.
Both Ranma and Ryoga: STAY OUT OF THIS, KUNO.
Kuno falls near Nabiki. When Kuno starts to get up, Nabiki starts to wave around some pictures that she has of Ranma as a girl. Kuno gets up with a jolt.
Nabiki: Only 2,500 yen, Kuno-baby.
Kuno starts looking for money to buy them. While all of the students watched Junko trying to stop Ranma and Ryoga from fighting, Ukyo starts to come toward them.
Ukyo: So, the jackass has a friend. (Being sarcastic) That's nice.
Ryoga: (He stops and looks at Ukyo) Mine your own business, Ukyo. And would you mine not calling me a jackass anymore.
Junko: (Looking toward Ukyo) Did you call my friend, Ryoga, a jackass?
Ukyo: Yes I did. So what.
Junko: I don't like people that say nasty things about him or my family. If you call him that name again, I will have to make you stop calling him that.
Ukyo: (Being sarcastic again) Uh! I'm so scared. You can't do anything to me. (Looking at Ryoga) Isn't that right, Jackass.
Ryoga gets a little angry.
Junko: (Very angry) That's it. You. Me. Right here.
Ukyo: What are you talking about?
Junko: I challenge you to a fight. Right here, right now.
The scene goes to Junko and Ukyo across from each other. They are both in a fighting position. Scene goes to a split screen of both girls.
Junko: Ready?
Ukyo: Yes, I'm ready.
Scene goes to Ryoga and Ranma.
Ryoga: Ukyo is going to wish she didn't make Junko mad.
Ranma looks at Ryoga, puzzled.
Scene goes back to Ukyo and Junko.
Junko: Let's start now!
Junko and Ukyo start to go toward each other. END
1 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Open: The sun rises in the eastern sky over the Tendo Anything-Goes Martial Arts Training Hall. Inside one of the rooms of the house, there is a dining table. An amado door is opened to the back yard. Sitting at the table is the family. At one of the small ends of the table is Soun Tendo, the owner of the training hall. On the long side, which is near to the door, sits Ranma Saotome. Next to him is his fiancé, Akane Tendo. Across from them are Genma Saotome and Nabiki Tendo. At the other small end of the table is Kasumi Tendo.
They are eating breakfast. Ranma, Akane, and Nabiki are ready to go to school.
Ranma: (Looking at Akane, with his mouth full) Hey, Akane. What are we going to do today?
Akane: I don't know. Study and do homework, I guess. And don't talk with your mouth full.
Ranma: Well, sor-ree. (Sighs) I wish something would happen today.
Akane: Why do you say that?
Ranma: So I would not have to go thought another boring day at school.
Akane: Gee, I'd think you would LOVE having some peace and quiet for once!
Ranma: I just want something to do, okay. I haven't been in a fight for months.
Akane: Well, you never know. Something might happen. (Sighs)
There is a knock at the front door.
Kasumi: I'll get it.
Kasumi gets up and goes to the front door. At the front door is the mailman.
Mailman: Special delivery for Ranma Saotome. (The mailman hands a letter to Kasumi.)
Kasumi: Thank you.
Mailman: You're welcome and have a nice day. (The mailman leaves and Kasumi goes in the house.)
Kasumi: (Coming into the room where everyone is at.) Ranma, you have a letter.
Ranma: (Surprised) I got a letter! Who's it from?
Kasumi: I don't know, but it came as a special delivery. It must be very important, Ranma (Kasumi hands the letter to Ranma.)
Ranma opens the letter and starts to read it and also looks at a picture that came with it. While Ranma is reading the letter, he has his chopsticks hanging in his mouth. All of a sudden, Ranma stopped and the chopsticks in his mouth drop to the floor.
Akane: (Worried) Ranma, what is it? Is it a challenge from someone?
Ranma: No, it's a letter from someone I know. They wrote that they had an accident.
Akane: That's terrible. Who wrote you?
Ranma: Someone in my family. Her name is Junko and she's my cousin.
Akane: (Surprised) Your cousin, I didn't know you have a cousin. Is she from your mother's side of the family?
Ranma: No, she is actually the daughter of my father's brother.
Soun: (Very surprised) Genma, you didn't mention to me that you have a brother.
Genma: (Feigning ignorance…BADLY) I don't have a brother. Ranma is lying.
Ranma: (Angered by this and shouting at Genma) You're the one lying. (Talking to the others) First off, my dad doesn't like his brother very much. Second, he doesn't like to talk about him or my cousin at all.
Akane: So, which one is telling the truth, Genma or Ranma?
Ranma: I can prove that I'm telling the truth. Look at the first part of the letter and read it, Akane. (Ranma hands the letter to Akane and points to where to start reading.)
Akane: (Reading the letter out loud.) 'Dear Ranma, I haven't seen you in awhile. How's my favorite cousin doing? I hope you are well. As you know, I don't want to know how uncle Genma is because he is a big jerk and I want you to tell him that.' (Stops reading) Well, Ranma is right.
Genma is mad now.
Ranma: Stop there, Akane. See, I told you that I have a cousin.
Soun: Genma, why do you not like your brother and niece?
Genma: Because, he is a poor excuse of a man. Anyway, my "niece" isn't that nice either.
Ranma: He doesn't like his brother because he is jealous of his skills. My uncle knows more martial arts than my dad does.
Genma: (Angrily) That's not true! I know more than he does. Why would I be jealous of him?
Akane: Let's just forget about all of that, I what to know what she wrote about.
Ranma: She wrote about a trip that she went on. She also wrote that her father had an accident there.
Akane: Is her father all right?
Ranma: Well, let me look at the letter again. (Reads it then pauses) WHAT??? He's…he's DEAD?!? I can't believe this.
Everyone: (Shocked) What!!! Genma was also shocked about this.
Akane: (In a sad voice) I feel sorry for her. Ranma, what else did she write?
Ranma: She wrote that she was going to come over here to visit me with her father. Now, because of my uncle's death she can't stay at her house. She asked in her letter if she could live with us until she could get money for a house.
Soun: She can live with us as long as she wants. She doesn't need to get money for a house.
Kasumi: There is an extra bed that she can have.
Ranma: Extra bed? Nevermind. That's great. We should start getting a room ready for her.
Kasumi: Don't worry about that, Ranma. I can start to get a room ready for her.
Ranma: Thanks, Kasumi.
Kasumi: You're welcome. Oh, I was wondering when she's going to be here.
Ranma: I think in three days.
Kasumi: I had better start getting a room ready for her, and you should start going to school or you will be late.
Akane: See you later, bye.
Ranma, Akane, and Nabiki leave and go to school, while Kasumi goes upstairs to get a room ready for Junko. Nabiki walks ahead. Akane and Ranma walk slowly to school. Akane brings up a question.
Akane: Why can't your cousin stay at her house? Doesn't she have a mother?
Ranma: Yes she does. But she left home on a training trip when Junko was six.
Akane: Why did she leave?
Ranma: Don't know. Never asked.
There is silence for a while. Then Ranma starts to talk.
Ranma: I hope Ryoga doesn't show up. He might not like my cousin because she is related to me.
Akane: I don't think Ryoga will start a fight with Junko because she is related to you.
Ranma: She has the same last name as me, Akane, so he might because of that.
Akane: He won't do that. I haven't seen him start a fight with your father because he is related to you.
Ranma: OK, OK! You have a point there. He might not do that. I just don't want him around her, Ok.
Akane: Don't think about it until it happens, Ranma.
Ranma: OK. I won't think about it until she gets here.
Akane and Ranma walk to school. The scene fades and a town is seen. The town is far from Tokyo. It is a very nice day. A bench is seen and a voice is heard. It is Ryoga Hibiki and he is not very happy. Ryoga got lost again and some how found his way back home. This town is where Ryoga lives, but doesn't stay. He always leaves to find Tokyo and get Ranma. He stops and sits on the bench.
Ryoga: (In a very angry voice.) Damn you Ranma. Because of you, I got lost A-GAIN. I will get you for this, when I get back to Tokyo.
Ryoga closes his eyes and starts to think of things he could do to Ranma. While Ryoga thought of this, a girl was walking in his direction. She was wearing a purple blouse with gold colored buttons. The blouse looked a lot like Ranma's shirt that he wears. She also was wearing black pants and black shoes. She has a black belt around her waist like Ryoga. She was not wearing socks. She has purple eyes and purple hair. Her hair is in a braid and it was very long. Her hair went past her shoulder blades. She is as tall as Ryoga is. If Ranma was around, you couldn't tell the difference between them, because she looks like Ranma when he is a girl.
Ryoga: I'll get him soon and when I do I will…
The girl comes up to Ryoga and places her hand on his shoulder.
Girl: And do what to whom, Ryoga?
Ryoga jumped when she asked him this and turn around to see who it was.
Ryoga: (Surprised) Junko, it's you. Don't do that. You shouldn't sneak up on someone like that.
Junko: I'm sorry, Ryoga. I didn't mean to scare you. I just came up to you and you were talking about getting someone. Who is this person that you what to get, Ryoga?
Ryoga: It's no one you know.
Junko: I think I know who you are talking about; it's Ranma. Right, Ryoga?
Ryoga: Ok, it is Ranma. I'm sorry.
Junko: Ryoga, why do you always what to fight Ranma. Ranma is a very nice guy. Anyway, Ryoga, you should be over what happened in junior high. Ranma didn't do it on purpose. He has a very big appetite. He eats anything he can get in his mouth.
In Tokyo, Ranma and Akane are at school and all of a sudden, Ranma sneezes.
Akane: Ranma, are you catching a cold?
Ranma: No. Ranma starts to talk to himself in his mind. Why did I sneeze? I don't feel sick. Hmm, someone might be talking about me behind my back, but who? Ranma looks around.
The scene goes back to Junko and Ryoga.
Ryoga: (Laughing a little) I am not mad about that anymore. He did something else to me.
Junko: What would that be?
Ryoga: You don't need to know.
Junko: (Slightly mad) Ryoga, you never keep secrets from me. Why won't you tell me?
Ryoga: It's too embarrassing to tell you.
Junko: Ok, I won't ask anymore. Anyway, I was looking for you to tell you something.
Ryoga: What is it?
Junko: First, I want to tell you that I have missed you.
Ryoga: I have missed you too, Junko.
Junko: Second, I have bad news. My father and I were on vacation in China and…
Ryoga: (Starting to change white in the face) Did you say China?
Junko: Yes, we stayed there for two weeks. My dad had a run-in with someone that wanted to fight him. They started to fight. The guy pulled out a sword as they fought atop the a mountain, and then he…he…(She covers her eyes, breaking down into sobs and crying)
Ryoga: (Shocked) What!!! That can't be. Junko, I'm so sorry for you. (In his mind) I can't believe someone would go and do something like that. I still can't believe Junko's father is dead. (To Junko) Junko, what are you going to do?
Junko: (Tears still in her eyes) I decided to go to Tokyo. (The tears stop and a smile comes up on her face.) And live with my cousin, Ranma.
Ryoga: Are you serious? You don't have to live with a good-for-nothing like him. Why don't you travel with me? We will go to a lot of different places together. You can also live with my parents, when they are around, but don't go and live with Ranma. Please?
Junko: (In a happy voice) I have an idea. Why don't we travel together to Tokyo.
Ryoga: You didn't listen to a word I just said, did you? (Pause) Let me think about it.
Junko: Please, Ryoga? Pretty please?
Ryoga: Weeell, ok. I will go to Tokyo with you.
Junko: (Smiling) Thank you very much, Ryoga. I got all my stuff with me right now, so let's go. Here's the map. (Gives the map to Ryoga)
Ryoga: Why are you giving this to me? You know about my problem with directions.
Junko: Don't worry about it. I can help you. With me around, you don't have to worry about getting lost at all.
Ryoga: (Smiling and laughing a little) Ok. Let's go.
Ryoga and Junko start off for Tokyo. When they have walked a long way from where they started, they stop and Junko starts to talk.
Junko: Ryoga, I have to tell you what has happened to me in China, so I can get it off my chest.
Ryoga: (Looks at Junko) Ok, I'm listening
Junko: We went to China to relax and learn some new moves. We just stopped to rest and think about what we were going to do next. When all of a sudden, someone came out and wanted a fight.
A flashback starts when Junko starts to talk. Junko and her father are sitting down and talking. Junko's father looks just like Soun Tendo. He wears glasses and has a mustache. Then a guy with a cape comes out.
Guy: I challenge you to a fight old man.
Junko's father: Very well. I accept your challenge.
They start to fight. The flashback stops here.
Ryoga: Can you tell me what this guy looks like? Because when I find him I am going to beat the LIVING HELL OUT OF HIM.
Junko: He is the same height as you and very nasty. Anyway, we both know him.
Ryoga: (Puzzled) What are you talking about?
Junko: He lived in the same neighborhood as us.
Ryoga: He did?
Junko: Yes, he did. He moved away when we were ten years old.
Ryoga: (Concentrating hard to remember but fails) I don't really remember who it can be.
Junko: Do you remember the bully that lived in our neighborhood? The bully, that always picked on me because he likes to make me cry. You always came out to help me and you always beat him up. Remember now?
Ryoga: (Surprised) You don't mean Akira? I do remember him. He thought that he could do anything he wanted. I don't remember his last name. What was it?
Junko: I don't know myself. He never told us his last name. Anyway, he is the one that did it
Ryoga: I can't believe that. He doesn't know any martial arts at all. Why did he want to fight your father? There is no reason for him to do that at all.
Junko: I know why he did it. After the fight ended, my father lost. Akira then pushed him off a mist-covered cliff. Akira then turned toward me and told me who he was and told me something else. Those words frighten me. He said…
While Junko started to talk, the flashback starts up again. Junko stands back and watches Akira push her father off the cliff. Junko screams out "Father." Akira's sword is in his hand. He turns toward her and starts to talk.
Akira: Hello, Junko. Long time no see. I know what you are going to say. You are going to ask 'who are you and how do you know me'? Well, I will tell you. I lived in the same neighborhood as you and your friend, Ryoga, who always came out and beat me up. You should remember me. I'm Akira and I came back for revenge. You beat me in a fight six years ago, so I want a rematch.
Junko: (In a frighten voice) If you wanted to fight me, why did you challenge my father?
Akira: I want to make your life a living hell. That is why I did that. And guess what, you're next. (Akira starts to laugh with an evil sound to it)
Junko was frightened, so she ran way. The flashback ends with her running away with Akira right behind her, with his sword out, and laughing.
Ryoga: I can't believe him. When I see him, I AM GOING TO RIP HIS DAMN HEAD OFF HIS SHOULDERS.
Junko: He chased me for a while. I stopped running because I was out of breath. When I turned around to see if Akira was behind me, I didn't see him. I thought I've lost him. I started to walk to see if I could find a way home. While I was walking, I stopped at a very strange place. A man came out and told me to be careful around there. He told me the place's name is Jusenkyo.
Ryoga: (His face changes white) Did you say Jusenkyo? That place has hundreds of ponds, which are all cursed. You don't mean you fell in one and now have a curse on you, do you?
Junko: How do know about that place anyway, Ryoga? (In a frighten voice) You didn't go there did you, Ryoga!
Ryoga: (Talking to himself in his mind) I can't tell her about my curse. If I told her, she would get very upset about it. I don't want to make Junko sad. I don't want to do this, but I will just lie about it. I will say that I haven't been down there before.
Ryoga: (Sweat starts to come down his face) No, I haven't been down there. I have heard of it from someone else.
Junko: That's a relief. At first, I thought you went there.
Ryoga: Don't worry about it. Now, tell me more about what happened down there.
Junko: Well, that man told me the same thing as you, Ryoga, about the ponds being cursed, but I wasn't listening that well. I saw the cliffs and I thought that if I could climb up there, I could see where the boats are so I can leave China and go back home. However, I didn't know that I was going to be in trouble up there.
The flashback starts up again. The Jusenkyo Guide was talking.
Jusenkyo Guide: You girl. You listening. Don't go in. This is training ground of cursed springs, Jusenkyo. Many ponds here, all of them with tragic story. Very bad you fall in spring. Junko starts climbing up to the top of one of the cliffs. To bad. And she is very pretty girl too. She is at the top. She starts to look around to see if she could see where the boats are.
Junko: (In a happy voice) I found it. There are the boat docks. I can finally go home.
While Junko was celebrating, Akira comes up from behind her.
Akira: Well, what are you celebrating about, Junko.
Junko: (Turns around and in a frighten voice) Akira, how did you find me?
Akira: I followed you, stupid. You must of thought that you lost me. Well, you didn't. I hid so I could follow you to a place where we can fight in peace. So, let's start.
Akira starts to attack Junko with his sword. Junko moves out of the way. Akira drops his sword so he can fight her hand to hand. Junko and Akira start to fight. Akira corners Junko at the edge of the cliff.
Akira: You can't beat me. I learned many moves. I will now say goodbye to you. GOODBYE!
Akira kicks Junko so hard that she falls off the cliff. Junko starts to scream while she falls. Everything goes black. The flashback stops.
Junko: I thought that I was going to die. I looked down to see where I was going to hit. At first, I thought I was going to hit the ground, but I hit something else.
Ryoga: (In a scared voice) You don't mean you fell in one of the ponds. Please tell me you didn't fall in one of those cursed ponds.
Junko: Sorry, Ryoga, but I did. I didn't understand what the guy said to me, so I didn't know at that moment that the ponds were cursed. I thought that I was saved, but when I got out of the water, I wished I missed.
Ryoga: That's horrible. The curse must make you change into something terrible. I feel so sorry for you, Junko. I wish I were there to stop you from falling into that pond.
Junko: That is very nice of you to say, Ryoga. I wished you were there to stop Akira from pushing me off the cliff too.
Ryoga smiles.
Junko: Okay, Ryoga. You want to know what else I did down there, right? Ryoga turns and looks at her. I went to get a boat and come home.
Ryoga: (Curiously) Junko, what pond did you fall in?
Junko: Why would you want to know that?
Ryoga: I'm just a little curious, that's all. Junko, what if it rains and you get wet. I wouldn't know what you change into to find you and I would worry.
Junko: That's very nice of you, Ryoga, but I really don't want to talk about that. I'm too embarrassed about the curse that is on me.
Ryoga: That's okay. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to.
Junko: (Smiling) Thanks, Ryoga. I feel a whole lot better now. Junko gets up and picks up her backpack. Let's go on now. I want to get to Tokyo as soon as possible.
Ryoga: Okay, Junko.
Ryoga and Junko leave. They are walking side-by-side down a dirt path. While they are walking, Ryoga looks up at the sky. He sees black clouds and knows it is going to rain. Ryoga places his hand on Junko's shoulder. Junko stops.
Junko: What is it, Ryoga? Is there something wrong?
Ryoga: Junko, it's about to rain. Look up at the clouds and you will see.
Junko looks up and sees it is going to rain. Ryoga gets his umbrella out and hands it to Junko.
Ryoga: Here, Junko, you can use my umbrella to stay dry.
Junko: But, Ryoga, you'll get wet. You might catch a bad cold.
Ryoga: (Smiles) Don't worry about me, Junko. I will be all right. I have been out in the rain many times, and I didn't get sick one time.
Junko: Well. Ok, Ryoga, I won't worry about it. It is very kind of you to give me your umbrella. Thank you. Junko takes the umbrella from Ryoga. She opens it up.
Ryoga: You're welcome, Junko.
While Ryoga and Junko walk, Ryoga gets something out of is backpack. It's a letter that he wrote to Akane months ago. Ryoga looks at it.
Ryoga: (In his mind) Well, I can finally give Akane this letter. I hope she likes it.
Ryoga looks at the letter again and blushes. Junko stops and looks at Ryoga. She sees something in his hands.
Junko: Ryoga, what is that you have in your hand?
Ryoga: Oh, this. It's a letter I wrote for someone.
Junko: Okay. Ryoga, it's starting to rain now. We should find a place to stay until the rain stops.
Ryoga: You go on ahead. I will catch up with you.
Junko: Ok, Ryoga.
She walks ahead looking for a place to stay. Junko stops and sees a house. When she sees the house, it starts to pour down rain. Junko turns around to talk to Ryoga.
Junko: Hey, Ryoga, I found a place we can stay…Junko stops and notices that Ryoga is missing. at. Ryoga! Where did he go? Ryoga! Junko stops and notices Ryoga's backpack on the ground. Why would Ryoga leave all of his stuff on the ground? Why did Ryoga leave? Junko starts to worry about Ryoga, when all of a sudden she hears something coming from the bushes. Who's there? Junko looks at the bushes and they start to move. Junko jumps and starts to back away. A black piglet comes out. Junko looks at it. (Relieved) You scared me. Junko picks the pig up. Oh, how cute. You are the cutest little thing I ever seen. She starts to cuddle the pig. The pig starts to move to get away. What's wrong? Are you scared? I will not hurt you. She looks at the pig. She hears something coming from the pig. Are you hungry? Let's go to the house over there and get out of this rain.
Junko carefully picks up Ryoga's backpack, being careful not to get wet. She finds a dry spot on it to grab it by. She starts to go to the house with the pig in her hands. The pig she has in her hands is, of course, Ryoga. He is trying to get away from Junko, because he doesn't want Junko to find out that she is holding him in her arms. Junko stops at the door and knocks. An old woman comes to the door.
Old Woman: Hello. Oh, you poor child. Come in.
Junko: Thank you ma'am. That is very nice of you.
Junko steps in the house.
Old Woman: You must be cold. Come close to the fire.
Junko: Thank you. I am feeling a little cold.
Old Woman: (Looking at the pig in Junko's arms) What is that you have there?
Junko: Oh, this. It is a pig I found outside. I decided to keep it as a pet.
Old Woman: You can't have a wild pig as a pet. What if it bites you.
Junko: I don't think it is going to bite me.
Old Woman: Well, let's just forget that. Are you hungry? I will make something for you.
Junko: That would be wonderful. I am a little hungry. When the old woman starts to get up Junko says something. Could you make more food? I have a friend and he might come to this house. He will be very hungry.
Old Woman: Ok, dear. I will. She looks at the pig again. Do you mind it if I have your pig?
Junko: What for?
Old Woman: Oh, I will give it a bath while I cook. Is that ok with you?
Junko: Ok, you can give it a bath. When Ryoga heard this, he starts to wiggle around to get away. What's wrong? You don't like baths. Ryoga nods yes. You don't like taking baths. Well, if you don't take a bath then you will not be clean. I think you will look cute clean.
Ryoga stops wiggling. The old woman takes the pig and goes into the kitchen. The bathroom is near the kitchen. Junko sits quietly, when all of a sudden she hears squealing.
Junko: What is going on? Is he all right?
Old Woman: Everything is all right. This pig is just complaining.
Junko: If that is all than I won't worry about it.
Junko starts to hear the squealing again. She decides to get up and help her give the pig a bath. When she goes into the kitchen to get to the bathroom, she stops. She can't believe her eyes. The nice old woman has the pig in the kitchen and is trying to cook him.
Junko: (Horrified and angry) WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING? Junko runs up to the woman and grabs the pig from her. How dare you try to cook this pig. This is my pet.
Old Woman: I don't have much food here, so I decided to cook some pork. I didn't mean to upset you. I won't try to cook him any more.
Junko was cuddling the pig. Ryoga was happy that Junko saved him from being cooked.
Junko: (Talking to the pig) You're going to be all right. (To the old woman) Ok. Anyway I lost my appetite. I'm going to bed.
Old Woman: You can sleep in the living room. When do you think your friend will be here?
Junko: I don't know, but keep a light on for him. Also, could you run a bath please. He might want to take a bath when he gets here.
Old Woman: Ok, I will.
The old woman leaves to run a bath. Junko gets out her futon and places it on the floor. Junko goes into another room to change. Ryoga decides to go to the bathroom to change back to himself. Ryoga, just wearing a towel, comes out of the bathroom to see if the old woman was in the kitchen. She wasn't there. He goes in the kitchen toward the living room to see if Junko was asleep. She was. He quietly walks by Junko to get to his backpack that is now dry, to get some clothes. He was successful. He went back to the bathroom. He goes back to the living room. He quietly gets out his futon and places it down on the floor a little ways from Junko. He goes to sleep. The next morning, Junko wakes up, looks around, and sees Ryoga asleep.
Junko: (Gently pushes him) Ryoga, wake up. Ryoga doesn't wake up. Ryoga, wake up. Ryoga is still asleep. Junko is starting to get mad. Ryoga, WAKE UP! Ryoga gets up with a jolt.
Ryoga: (Startled) W-What is going on? He sees Junko looking at him. Junko, it's you. You startled me.
Junko: I'm sorry for doing that. I was wondering when did you come back last night?
Ryoga: Oh, I came in late. I was very quiet so I wouldn't wake you up.
Junko: That is nice of you, Ryoga. We should start getting ready to go. So, let's get dressed and leave.
Junko and Ryoga got dressed and left the house. A couple of hours later, Ryoga is looking at his map to find out which way to go.
Ryoga: Ahhh, I hate maps. I can't use this.
Junko: Ryoga, do you have something on your mind. If it is not about trying to get to Tokyo, then you shouldn't concentrate on that. If you concentrate on where you are going, then you can get there without any problems.
Ryoga: You really think so?
Junko: Yes.
Ryoga: Ok, I will do that. I will only think about getting to Tokyo and nothing else.
Junko: That's good. Now can you find a shorter way to Tokyo from Hokkaido?
Ryoga: (Looking at the map) Ah, ha. I found a shortcut.
Junko: Great, let's go. I really want to get away from here.
Back in Tokyo, Ranma and Akane are in school. It has been two days since Ranma has got the letter from Junko. Class has just ended, and study hall is starting. Ranma is looking out the window.
Akane: Ranma, is anything wrong?
Ranma: No, Akane. I was thinking about tomorrow.
Akane: You can't wait for your cousin, Junko, to get here. Right?
Ranma: Right. She will be here tomorrow. I hope she gets here before I have to go to school.
Akane: She might come before we go to school, but she might come some other time too.
Ranma: You're right, Akane. She will come at anytime tomorrow. I can't wait!
Akane: Ranma, be patient and calm down.
Ranma: Ok, Akane, I will.
From a forest, Ryoga and Junko come out. Ryoga stops to look at the map.
Ryoga: I think I went the right way.
Junko: I think you did. Look over there.
Ryoga looks in the direction that Junko is pointing. He sees a sign that reads, "Welcome to Tokyo."
Ryoga: I can't believe it. We're here. (Tears start to come from Ryoga's eyes) That shortcut I found got us here. (Looking at Junko) Thank you, Junko. If you didn't help me, Junko, I wouldn't have got us to Tokyo this fast. It would have taken us days to get here. Come on let's go.
Ryoga and Junko start to run. Junko stops and looks at a clock.
Junko: Ryoga, if we go to Ranma's house, he won't be there.
Ryoga: What do you mean?
Junko: I just looked at the time. Ranma is at school right now. (Pause) Hey, Ryoga, I got an idea. Let's go to the school Ranma goes to.
Ryoga: Why? We could just go to his place and wait for him.
Junko: I want to see Ranma real bad, Ryoga. I haven't seen Ranma in a long time. I don't want to wait. Let's go.
Junko grabs Ryoga's arm and pulls on it. Junko and Ryoga start to run toward Furinkan High School to see Ranma. Junko and Ryoga stop.
Ryoga: Junko, you didn't have to tug on my arm so hard.
Junko: Sorry, I didn't mean to. Anyway, we're here.
They both look at a sign on the wall that reads, "Furinkan High School."
Ryoga: (Sighing) You're right. We're here. (Looking at Junko) I know. You want to go in right now and find Ranma.
Junko: Yes, I do.
Ryoga is annoyed. He doesn't want to go in and look for Ranma. Ryoga is looking around to see if there are other people around. Then he looks up. He sees someone in the window. At first, he doesn't know who it is. Then the person he is looking at turns around. It's Ranma. Ranma doesn't notice Ryoga or Junko and then turns back around.
Ryoga: (Still looking up) I know where he is.
Junko: (Turning to look at him) Where is he?
Ryoga: (Now looking at Junko) He's up there. Ryoga points up to the open window.
Junko: (Looks up at the window and then back to Ryoga) That's great. I'm going to call up to him to get his attention.
Ryoga: (A smile comes up on his face) Let me do it.
Junko: Okay, Ryoga. You can do it.
Ryoga looks up at the window. Then he looks down and sees a brick. An evil smile comes up on Ryoga's face. He bends down and picks it up.
Junko: (Looking at the brick in Ryoga's hands) Ryoga, what are you going to do with that brick? She sees Ryoga smiling and tossing the brick up and down in his hand. Ryoga, you had better not throw that brick at Ranma. If you do, I will be very angry with you.
Ryoga: Oh, me. (Laughs a little) I wouldn't ever think of throwing this brick at Ranma. I just picked it up off the ground, so no one will trip over it. (Pause) Hey, Junko. Look over there. What's that?
Junko: (Turns to look) What? I don't see anything.
Ryoga: Keep looking. You'll see it. While Junko is looking the other way, Ryoga throws the brick at Ranma.
Akane: Ranma, I told you to calm down. She will be here tomorrow.
Ranma: Okay, Akane. I won't think about it any…The brick hits Ranma square in the head, and he is in pain.
Akane: Ranma, are you all right?
Ranma: (Ticked off) That hurt! Who hit me!?
Akane: (Picking up the brick and showing it to Ranma) This brick hit you, Ranma.
Ranma: (Looking at the brick) Who threw it?
Akane: It came from outside. I'll go see. Akane looks out the window and sees Ryoga. Ranma, I think I know who did it.
Ranma: Who?
Akane: He's outside. Look for yourself.
Ranma: He looks out the window and sees Ryoga. I should of known.
Akane: Who is that girl with Ryoga?
Ranma: Huh? He goes to the window to see.
Ranma looks at the girl with Ryoga. He starts to look for the picture that Junko sent him with her letter. He finds it and starts to look at it. Then he looks at the girl. Then back at the picture. Then back at the girl.
Ranma: Wait a minute! That's my cousin!
Akane: What?
The other students hear what Ranma says and want to see. They all come to the window to look out. Most of the boys start to whistle, and Ranma gets mad.
Junko: (Looking up at the window) Why are does boys whistling at me?
Ranma: STOP THAT! That is my cousin you're whistling at; now stop it before I get really mad. All the boys stop and back away. Ranma looks out the window and shouts at Ryoga. What do you think you are doing with my cousin you creep!?
Ryoga: What are you talking about, Ranma?
Ranma: The girl that is with you is my cousin, Ryoga. That is what I'm talking about.
Ryoga: You mean, Junko. Junko and I are traveling together.
Ranma: You know my cousin?
Ryoga: Yes. I know her. (Looks at Junko) Hey, Junko, want to talk to Ranma.
Junko: Yes, but I need to say something to you first.
Ryoga: What?
Junko: (In a high, angry pitch voice) WHY DID YOU THROW THAT BRICK AT RANMA WHEN I TOLD YOU NOT TO?
Ryoga: I needed to get his attention someway.
Junko: You could of shouted up to him. Now, why don't you apologize to Ranma for hitting him with that brick.
Ranma: (In his mind) She's making him apologize to me? If he does, then they are really friends.
Ryoga: Okay, I will. (Looking up at Ranma) Ranma, I'm sorry.
Ranma: What's that? I didn't hear you.
Ryoga: Ranma, I'm…(Turns toward Junko) Do I have to do this, Junko?
Junko: Yes, do it.
Ryoga: Ranma, I'm sorry I hit you with that brick.
Ranma: (Very surprised) You're apologizing to me? (Pause) That's nice of you, Ryoga.
Ryoga: (To Junko) This is embarrassing, Junko.
Junko: It's not that bad. (To Ranma) Hi, Ranma. It's been awhile since we last saw each other. Hey, Ranma, can you come down here.
Ranma: (With a smile on his face) I will be down there in a sec.
Ryoga: Why do you want him to come down here for? (In a louder voice) He's a big jerk.
Ranma: (Mad after what Ryoga said) I'm going down there right now and I'm going to get that pig boy for saying that. Ranma storms out of the classroom. The other students decide to follow Ranma out.
When the students were walking down, some other students joined them from other classes. The scene goes into a classroom. Kuno and other students are in study hall. Kuno hears something outside the room.
Kuno: What is that noise?
Nabiki: (Near the door) I don't know. Let me look outside the door. When Nabiki looks out the door, she sees students passing the door. She stops one of them. What are you all doing?
Male Student: We are going outside to see Ranma's cousin and see a fight.
Nabiki: Ranma's cousin is here? That's good. (Pause) Wait a minute. What fight?
Male Student: Ryoga is outside and it looks like Ranma is angry at him.
Nabiki: Okay. Thank you. The student walks away. (Looking at Kuno) Kuno- baby, I found out what is happening.
Kuno: What is it?
Nabiki: They're all going outside to see Ranma fight Ryoga, like usual. Also, Ranma's cousin is outside too.
Kuno: Ranma's cousin? I didn't know he has a cousin. Do you know anything about this, Nabiki Tendo?
Nabiki: Yes, Ranma got a letter from his cousin telling him that she was coming out here.
Kuno: Did you say she?
Nabiki: Oh, I forgot to mention that his cousin is a girl.
Kuno: His cousin is a girl? (A very short pause) What is her name? What does she look like?
Nabiki: (Going toward the window and looking out) Her name is Junko Saotome and to answer your second question look out the window.
Kuno jumps up to look out the window. He then looks down at Junko.
Kuno: All I see is the beloved creature that is my pig-tailed girl. (He cries out to the heavens) By the blessings of The Gods, she is free of Saotome's black magic! Be still, my goddess, for thy one true love shall hold thee at last! Kuno leaves the room. Nabiki decides to follow Kuno out.
Outside the school, Ryoga and Junko are waiting for Ranma to come out. Junko hears something coming from the school and sees people coming out. She goes over to Ryoga.
Junko: Ryoga, there are people coming out of the school.
Ryoga: Hmm! Ryoga looks toward the front doors of the school. He sees Ranma and Akane, with other students right behind them. (Looking at Ranma) So, you finally got out here. What took you so long, Ranma?
Ranma: Hey, Ryoga. You had better take that insult back.
Ryoga: What insult?
Ranma: You calling me a jerk, that's the insult.
Ryoga: Oh! That insult. Why would I take that back? It's true.
Ranma: (Very angry) That's it, Ryoga. If you won't take it back, I will make you.
At that moment, Kuno comes out. He sees Ranma and Ryoga getting ready to start fighting. He stays where he is, to look for the pig-tailed girl. Junko doesn't like how everything is going. She goes over to Ranma and Ryoga.
Junko: You two stop this now. I don't want either one of you to fight. You don't want to make me mad do you?
Ryoga: N-n-no. I wouldn't want to make you mad, Junko.
Junko: (Turns to look at Ranma) Ranma, it's great to see you.
Ranma: (Looks at Junko) Oh! It's great to see you too, Junko. Man, Junko, you really grown up.
Junko: (Smiles) You did too, Ranma.
Ranma: Thanks, Junko. Can I ask you one question?
Junko: Sure. What is it?
Ranma: Why are you hanging around with Ryoga?
Junko: I have been traveling with him. He is my very best friend.
Ranma: You and Ryoga are friends? Ranma starts to laugh a little. That's unbelievable. Ryoga has a friend?
Ryoga gets extremely angry.
Akane: (Mad about what Ranma said) Ranma, be nice to Ryoga.
Ranma doesn't hear a word that Akane says.
Junko: Ranma, you don't have to be nasty to Ryoga. Ryoga and me have been friends for years.
Ryoga: That's right. We were very young when we first met. Do you what to know how young?
Ranma: Yea, go ahead.
Ryoga: I was only three months and three days old, and Junko was only three days old.
Akane: You both met each other when both of you were under a year old! You both must know more about each other than anyone.
Ryoga: That's right.
Ranma: Junko, I don't see why you want to stick around him for. He's hotheaded.
Ryoga: (Really ticked) Take that back.
Ranma: Make me.
Junko: (A little mad) Stop that. I told you not to fight.
Ryoga and Ranma started to get closer to each other. Junko gets in-between them and starts to push them both back. When she is doing this, Kuno is watching.
Kuno: Why does the pig-tailed one push those two? The VILLAINS! The peasant Hibiki and the sorcerous Saotome MUST BOTH be consumed in their lusts for my goddess. By the Honor of the Kuno Clan, THE BLUE THUNDER OF FURINKAN HIGH SHALL STOP THEM! (Thunder and lightning crash in the background as Kuno poses dramatically.)
He runs toward Ranma and Ryoga, to try to stop them. Ranma and Ryoga see him coming. They both punch Kuno away.
Both Ranma and Ryoga: STAY OUT OF THIS, KUNO.
Kuno falls near Nabiki. When Kuno starts to get up, Nabiki starts to wave around some pictures that she has of Ranma as a girl. Kuno gets up with a jolt.
Nabiki: Only 2,500 yen, Kuno-baby.
Kuno starts looking for money to buy them. While all of the students watched Junko trying to stop Ranma and Ryoga from fighting, Ukyo starts to come toward them.
Ukyo: So, the jackass has a friend. (Being sarcastic) That's nice.
Ryoga: (He stops and looks at Ukyo) Mine your own business, Ukyo. And would you mine not calling me a jackass anymore.
Junko: (Looking toward Ukyo) Did you call my friend, Ryoga, a jackass?
Ukyo: Yes I did. So what.
Junko: I don't like people that say nasty things about him or my family. If you call him that name again, I will have to make you stop calling him that.
Ukyo: (Being sarcastic again) Uh! I'm so scared. You can't do anything to me. (Looking at Ryoga) Isn't that right, Jackass.
Ryoga gets a little angry.
Junko: (Very angry) That's it. You. Me. Right here.
Ukyo: What are you talking about?
Junko: I challenge you to a fight. Right here, right now.
The scene goes to Junko and Ukyo across from each other. They are both in a fighting position. Scene goes to a split screen of both girls.
Junko: Ready?
Ukyo: Yes, I'm ready.
Scene goes to Ryoga and Ranma.
Ryoga: Ukyo is going to wish she didn't make Junko mad.
Ranma looks at Ryoga, puzzled.
Scene goes back to Ukyo and Junko.
Junko: Let's start now!
Junko and Ukyo start to go toward each other. END