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The Long and Winding Road:
That Leads to Your Door, Will Never Disappear
As they say, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Ever since Ranma has cured himself, the fiancées have been more persistent. Thankfully, none of them are going to the extremes they used to, but daily visits from each of them is starting to wear on everyone's nerves. And I swear, if I even see any okinomiyaki or ramen again, I'll throw up.
Kuno is still moaning about the pig-tailed girl. He goes back and forth between thinking that Ranma did something to her and that she left because she didn't feel as though she was worthy for him. Either way, he's pretty sure she will return and proclaim her love for him once and for all…poor sap.
Kasumi and Dr. Tofu are doing well. There's no talk of anything serious, but they're going out quite frequently and Dr. Tofu acts normally around her…most of the time. Daddy and Mr. Saotome still spend most of their days at the shogi board. Daddy still stops whenever he is reminded of you, although he doesn't cry so much anymore.
Ryoga has been coming by a lot also. Either his sense of direction is getting better, or he's trying to get the hell out of town. Still, he's good for a little comic relief when we really need it. Ranma and him are still getting along. They're like the best of friends, when they actually see each other. The same goes for Mousse. Once they put girls to the side, they all found that they pretty much had similar interest. I think a lot of it had to do with them being there for Ranma though…and the cure of course.
Th more things change, the more they stay the same…I guess Ranma was never one to follow the path of others. He's changed so much. You'd hardly believe he was that same egotistical boy that showed up at our front door all those years ago. He still trains every morning, not with his father though. He just wants to be alone when he trains. We all know why, but none of us say anything. At the beginning of summer, he got a job at that public pool that we used to go to when we were kids. He's there all morning, and seems terribly bored. Although, I've noticed that a lot more teenage girls show up since he's been there. I wasn't really surprised, he attracts them like flies, doesn't he?
After work, he usually comes home, eats, changes, and then goes out for most of the night. He says that he goes with "the guys" but all the guys I know of say that they only see him when they pass by the pool in the morning, or if they happen to catch him at home before he leaves. We all know what he's doing…he's looking for you. He's the only one who won't give up on you. No matter what anyone says, he just ignores them. I think it's starting to drive him crazy…
Akane, this whole set-up was fine at first. I honestly thought that this was going to last a few days, a week at the most. I thought it would be a good way to make some money off of you (by the way, I told you to stop making deposits into my account) or a way to make Ranma admit his feelings, but it's gone too far. I don't want your money anymore that alone should tell you how serious I am. It's getting to a point where I start to jump at the mention of your name. I tried to convince them that you're still with us.I was on Ranma's side for the longest time, but when Ryoga crossed over, I knew I'd have to too, lest they suspect something. Akane, it's been a year since you've left and three months since they all gave up hope. I can't go on with it anymore. You have one month to write a letter to me, telling me an exact date when you'll be coming home (which better be within 2 months) or write to the family and tell them that you're ok and give them a time when you'll be coming back. If I don't hear from you in a month, I'm going to tell them Akane. I might make up a story saying that one of my contacts saw you somewhere, or I'll just tell them I've known the whole time, I'm not sure yet. But they need to know Akane. They need to know. I'll be waiting by the mailbox for your reply. See you soon.
Nabiki
In exactly two weeks a letter arrived addressed to Nabiki Tendo that only had two words on it: One month.
