Part 6: Flowers for the Principal of the Thing

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Girls crowded into the Kitty in the House. Among their number, today, were Akane, Ranma-chan, and Maki.
Ranma said once she could get close enough.
Hey. So this is your girl form, huh?
Yeah. I got splashed on the way.
Are you buying anything? Aya interrupted.
Ranma made a tsking noise at him. I'm getting Akane some flowers. Calm down.
Yohji cleared his throat. So, anything in particular that you want?
Ranma shrugged. Dunno. It's up to her.
Pansies, I think. And violets?
That will go well with your hair, Yohji said, smiling charmingly at her. Akane blushed.
Unfortunately for Yohji, Ranma chose to soak him with a hose. She looked a little surprised at the abrupt transformation, but snarled anyway. Look, Akane's my fiancée. Keep it to yourself.
Yohji turned her devastating smile on Ranma. Not to worry. I'm taken myself. It's just a habit.
A girl approached them just then. Are you Yohji?
Yohji smiled at her. I am.
The girl looked disappointed. I thought you were a guy.
I am. Yohji's smile grew wider. I have the same curse as Ranma.
The girl smiled and blushed. I see. Um can I—
I'm sorry, Yohji broke in politely. I've got to help these two first. I'll see to you later, okay?
But I wasn't—
If you're not going to buy something, then leave, Aya boomed out. He gave Yohji an understanding look and quickly ushered most of the girls out of the shop.

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Principal Kuno was found in a pool of his own blood by the authorities Monday morning. It was decided that he'd killed himself with one of his own razors.

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