{Okaaaaaaaaaay. From now on, I'm going to stick y'all's review replies on my profile, just cause I don't have enough room to reply to everyone here, and I WANT to reply to everyone (whether the review is good or bad ^^).

Heehee. As I figured, I got mixed reviews on the Kasumi thing. Fortunately, more people liked it than not. XD But just remember, Kiddies (yes, I know most of you aren't I just don't care): Kasumi is by no means the main character. Of course, she WILL be a big part, just...well, don't stop reading just because you don't like how I portray Kasumi. You can have a grudge at me or disapprove of me, but don't stop reading my fic JUST because of Kasumi. :)

By the way. I have NO idea what to write. I have no inspiration at the moment. ::annoyance:: So bear with me, will ya? :)

Oh yes. I have an issue about this fic. What the heck should I do about hearing thoughts when Ranma goes female??? Ponder this and give your input when you review. ^_^ Thanks a million!!

And, one more thing: I am SO sorry it took me so long to update this!!!}

Ranma stared at Kasumi, mouth open. he finally managed.

Kasumi's smile didn't waver, but she tilted her head to the side. Hello, Ranma, she repeated sweetly. What's he think I said? Sheesh. Maybe he's finally been hit on the head one too many times.

Slowly, eyes wide, Ranma began to back out of the room. He suddenly felt very cold; like he had swallowed several pounds of ice.

What's wrong with him now...? came a thought that sounded like Nabiki's.

Hey, Boy, are you all right? Genma asked jovially as he lifted another bowl of ramen to his mouth. He began swallowing it down.

Yes, you are looking a little pale, said Kasumi in a concerned tone. Now what's he done to himself? she added, sounding extremely tired.

I'm...fine. Just...just fine. I uh...I have some...er...homework to do...

Nabiki snorted. Homework? He really must be sick.

Ranma was too shocked to feel angry or resentful at that remark. He continued backing out of the room. Then through the living room, and backwards to the door. Thoughts floated out of the kitchen and through his mind.

Jeez, this stuff really is good enough to sell.

Oh my, I like cooking. I really wish Mr. Saotome would shut his mouth when he eats, though.

I wonder how much I could get for it.

How vulgar and...icky.

Then again, it is Kasumi's cooking. Maybe I shouldn't sell it after all.

Urgh, and he's on his fifth bowl. Why father's friends with him, I'll never understand.

Maybe. I'll think about it.

He reached backwards, and felt the smooth surface of the door until he was clutching the doorknob. Hand shaking, he fumbled with it until it turned and the door swung open behind him. He backed out through it, then slammed it shut. He kept his hand on the doorknob, and touched his forehead to the door. He shut his eyes and took deep breaths.

At that moment, someone prodded Ranma in the shoulder, and Ranma jumped. he yelped, eyes going wide. He spun around and stared.

Ryoga stared back, perplexed. Then he smirked. Let your guard down, eh, Ranma?

Ranma waited for a few moments, listening hard for Ryoga's thoughts to come spilling into his mind. However, there was silence.

Ryoga slowly raised his eyebrows. Ranma. What are you doing? he asked uncomfortably.

Ranma frowned, and his eyebrows creased. Are you...thinking anything?

Ryoga had a look on his face that read as Okaaaaaay then...'

Then it dawned on Ranma. His eyebrows uncreased, and he blinked. Oh...it's only WOMEN...

It was Ryoga's turn to stare at Ranma. What the heck are you talking about?

Thoughts. Women's thoughts. I can hear women's thoughts. But only women's. Not men's. Just women's. It finally made sense! That's why he could hear Akane, Kasumi, Nabiki, and Shampoo's thoughts, but not Mr. Tendo, his pop, or Ryoga's.

Ryoga began to wonder if maybe the last time Akane had smashed Ranma with something, she had smashed him a little too hard. Ranma. What are you talking about?

I can hear-- Ranma stopped mid-sentence. Maybe it wasn't the best idea to tell Ryoga something like this. So he did the only logical thing there was to do, and stopped. You know what? Nevermind, he said flatly.

Ryoga gave him a very funny, very searching look. Maybe he should just leave Ranma be. Yes, that was probably a good idea. That way, he could get on with his business. Hey, Ranma? he started hesitantly.



Where's the Tendo household?

Ranma stared at Ryoga for the millionth time in the past five minutes. Then he glanced behind him at the house. He looked to Ryoga again, and sighed, jabbing his thumb behind him to indicate the house.

Ryoga blinked. he said.

That was when Ranma edged around Ryoga and started walking. He had to do something, and fast.

As he walked, he could hear Ryoga knocking, and Kasumi answering the door.

Oh, why, hello, Ryoga! Come on in! Hooooh boy. Not him again. He's a sweet boy, but I wish he would just tell Akane how he feels about her and get it over with.

Thanks, Kasumi.

Really. Doesn't he realize his crush is totally obvious?

The door shut.

Now, although Ranma quite agreed with Kasumi on the matter (well, not that Ryoga should tell Akane, but the fact that it was obvious he her), he didn't particularly -want- to know her views on Ryoga...or anything else, for that matter.

So what was he supposed to do? Ranma thought hard as he walked along, trying to figure out what he usually did when he got in a tight spot like this.

Then he had it.

Why hadn't he thought of it before? She would know exactly what to do! She knew everything!

Ranma turned to his right and started whistling, congratulating himself in his mind for coming up with this great idea.

He was off to see Cologne.

{Yeah...so...that wasn't exactly the most action-filled chapter. Plus, I think it's even shorter than the first two chapters. o_O;;; But the next one should be more interesting (and hopefully longer), as Ranma gets to hear Cologne's thoughts. ^-^ MUWAHAHAHAHA.

So. As always, please review!! Praise and constructive criticism appreciated. :D}