Author note: So yes it has been a while getting back to some of my older content I have readied the second chapter for Chain Reactions I hope you will like where things are going.

While I guess one could say our Mischievous Demonous has a bit more power than some thinks she isn't all-powerful and is prone to mistakes also is related to a certain character from an alternate mirror universe that has been summoned in which is linked to another story of mine that is called: Unwanted Fate.

With all that said on with the show! -Zeltronica

Quality edit: 3/19/2022 -time: 12:51 PM CST


Chain Reactions Chapter:2

A friendly get-together...

Storms were still rampant over Nerima though calmed down from the recent days, the air was muggy with mild winds and light rain's, cloud cover was quite thick and dark which caused the day to seem as if the sun was going down though in truth it was only two in the evening.

Traffic rushed by their sound audible in the distance, pedestrians walked the district's sidewalks umbrella in hand to keep dry on their trek to work and or home.

"So where we goin' Momma?" Ranma queried while following her mother down the street from the Saotome estate.

Nodoka continued her forward momentum. "We are going to have dinner with the Gosunkugi's, and dear please speak properly I don't wish to repeat myself again."

"Oh I see do you know them, Momma?" Ranma questioned while considering this new information while pushing a button on a crosswalk sign she and her mother had arrived at stopping to wait for the signal to tell them to walk.

Nodoka seeing the signal light up started her forward walk. "Yes actually I met the Gosunkugi Matriarch earlier today and we have arranged for a dinner tonight between our two families."

'Hmm somethings up.. she just met this lady today and at the spur of the moment she sets up a meeting. She's planning something I just know it.' Ranma thought with trepidation, continuing to follow her mother to an all too familiar place she had once been when she received the challenge from Hikaru who had bought a battle suit that supposedly would allow him to beat her in combat.

Meanwhile, at the house in question, the Gosunkugi's were in the process of preparing for the arrival of their house guests all except Hikaru who was up in his room studying one of the scrolls he was told to leave alone.

Hikaru read through the scroll carefully furrowing his brow. 'I don't truly understand the spell was to bring a demon forth to do my bidding yet.. she gives me one wish then vanishes.. not to mention I have yet to see this wish come true I still don't have Akane in my arms.' he thought longingly.

"I just don't understand why can't things happen quicker... I mean what kind of demon is she anyways," he questioned aloud to the air, his attention was then called to the door by knocking. "Who is it?"

"It's just me son your mother would like you to get ready for dinner our guests will be arriving soon." came the voice of the Gosunkugi Patriarch.

Hikaru heard the footfalls of his father who was traveling back down the stairs to the main hall, he rolled the scroll up with great care before placing it in the middle drawer of his desk shutting it then locking it up.

He then stood up and made his way over to the closet to get properly dressed. 'Wonder what's for dinner and who is the guests Mom is so anxious for me and my father to meet?' he contemplated, opening the closet door he then began refiling through it's contents.

A few minutes later, Hikaru sported his usual attire, though his shirt was somewhat more fancy being a silk black button-up shirt, a gray vest over that, a red tie around his neck.

Once finished getting dressed, he then went about combing his hair to make himself more presentable to the guests who would be arriving anytime now.

"Hope whoever they are it will be over quick so I can get back to figuring out what went wrong with that summoning," he said aloud to himself.

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Dinner for five

Time wore on the table was set and now the Gosunkugi's awaited the guests of honor to arrive and arrive they did as not a minute past the matriarchs expectations the doorbell rang which she went to the door opening it.

Hikaru standing next to his father observed as the door opened revealed an adult auburn-haired woman with a girl that he could assume was her daughter though he had met this girl somewhere before he was having trouble placing her.

"Misses Saotome and Saotome Ranma welcome to our humble abode please come in won't you both the boys will be delighted to meet you?" The Gosunkugi matriarch called in a welcoming tone and gestured in said manner.

Nodoka stepped inside giving the place a roundabout glance, Ranma hesitantly stepped into the house her sapphire eyes already directed to the youngest Gosunkugi though she didn't speak as of yet waiting for things to play out a bit further.

The Gosunkugi Matriarch then closed the front door walking around to stand with her family opposite the two Saotome's.

Nodoka then spoke up, "Thank you for inviting us over for dinner Misses Gosunkugi this is my daughter Ranko and you must be Mr. Gosunkugi and you must be little Hikaru?"

"Yes I am Tomoyashi and this young man is our son Hikaru." The Gosunkugi Patriarch called whilst gesturing to his son.

Hikaru gave a respectful bow of his head inquiring, "Nice to meet you Saotome-san... 'Um if I may inquire do you have a son also named Ranma?"

Nodoka nodded her head saying, "I guess we can clear this one up right here and now Ranko would you care to explain or should I?"

"I..." Ranma trailed still feeling quite confused with the mental glitches she had been dealing with recently and not wanting to upset his currently her mother, with great hesitation on her part finally going on to say, "Sorry to deceive you Hikaru-san but the truth is I have a curse that transforms me to male with cold water and well for the longest time I even thought I was one."

Inwardly thinking to herself while the above sounded okay to say she somehow could have swore with every fiber of her being was true she was a boy.

"Wait so your Ranma the boy who terrorizes me at school?" Hikaru questioned while doing his best to keep his emotions in check.

Ranma quickly replies, "I wouldn't go that far I never went out of my way to bother you if anything you-" she quickly found herself interrupted by Nodoka who decided to head the conversation off went on to say "I can see you two will have some fences to mend but that can be done later daughter, and Hikaru-san, for now, shall we have dinner together?"

"Absolutely wouldn't want my wife's cooking to go to waste she worked hard on this meal and I am very interested in this cursed thing I would like a demonstration if you will later," Tomoyashi said as he found the idea interesting especially since he could tell the red-head practically had a glow about her only someone of the occult could pick up on.

A few minutes later they grouped around the table Tomoyashi taking the head of the table His wife to his right Nodoka sat at the opposite side Ranma sat on the right side of the table while Hikaru was opposite her.

Tomoyashi said a quick thank you for the meal to which the group then dug in Ranma while she did put some items on her plate she ate at much a slower pace than usual as she had a lot going on inside her head.

Especially wondering why she and her mother were even sitting at this very table though she was sure the answer would come soon enough.

"So Ranko how do you like it?" Kaira inquired of what possibly could be her future daughter-in-law should this arrangement work out.

Breaking from her thoughts Ranma turned to the Gosunkugi Matriarch, "Like what?" she inquired.

"The food What do you think?" Kaira inquired since if there was something she could do to improve her skills in the kitchen she was all ears.

Ranma replies, "The food is great." she offered before taking yet another bite off her plate with her chopsticks bringing it to her lips taking the morsel in chewing before swallowing.

"So Ranko-chan might we hear a bit about yourself?" Tomoyashi inquired as he was quite curious about the girl his wife wanted him to meet.

Taking yet another bite of her food chewing then swallowing, before taking a generous sip of the contents of her cup swallowing that before explaining, "Well I am seventeen I have been practicing martial arts since the age of five and well my Father took me on a training journey around China where I obtained my curse and eventually we returned to Japan."

"Do you have any other skills other than martial arts?" Kaira inquired as she was curious to know more about the girl her son might end up with.

Ranma thought on her words momentarily before finally saying, "I like to think I am decent in the kitchen and camping."

"Yes my daughter is quite gifted in the kitchen so long as she remembers to wash the vegetables," Nodoka said with a cheeky grin poking at her daughter's misadventure at an earlier time at the Tendo household.

Letting a sigh escape her lips Ranma shook her head negatively, "You really are never going to let me live that down are you Mom?" questioned in a dull voice.

"No I won't deary," Nodoka said the cheeky grin still upon her lips.

Kaira filed that information away as her husband spoke, "So you can cook that is a good quality to have for a lady your age many young women these days can't cook a meal to save their lives without having to heat something in a microwave."

Eventually, the meal finished Kaira then looked to her friend, "Nodoka would you like to do the honors?" who nodded her head proceeding to explain the reason for the get-together both Hikaru and Ranma gaining looks of shock.

"Mom I-you cannot be ser-" Ranma started to say finding herself interrupted by her mother who went on to say to her "Dear I am quite serious and I think this will be good for you so please give it a try."

Hikaru hardly believing what he was hearing, 'Arranged marriage with her but she was a he...' he then went on to inquire, "Don't I get a choice on who I get to marry I mean she's a boy half the time and when I met her I thought she was a guy cause she deceived me into believing she was a boy how can I look past that?"

"No in this case an arrangement between our families has been agreed upon and you will at least give it a shot son." Tomoyashi firmly stated. 'She is bombshell he would be a fool to pass her up.' he inwardly observed.

Ranma bit her bottom lip not bothering to say anything further knowing there was nothing that would cause her mother to see reason since she had already been through this once before, 'Out of one arranged marriage and to another to a total dork at that!'

"Help me out here Ranma you can't want this either right?" Hikaru urged the red-head across from him to protest.

Ranma briefly glanced to him with a defeated expression not even bothering to speak since she knew nothing she had to say would have any effect on the arrangement. 'I'll figure out what is going on and then once I get my first issue nailed down then I'll find my way out of this arrangement.' she inwardly thought to herself.

"Well it would seem by your silence you will entertain this arrangement Dear?" Nodoka inquired of her daughter who without a word gave a slight nod.

Kaira seemed quite pleased as did her Husband though Hikaru had an expression of disbelief as he had expected the red-head across from him would have at least put up more of a fight.

Eventually, the Saotome's were on their way out as Kairo walked with them to see the two out as she said, "I'll prepare the guest room for Ranko there and will look forward to her arrival sometime tomorrow."

"Sounds good I am going to take her shopping tomorrow for some items and will send her over once I make sure she has everything she will need during her time with your family," Nodoka called as she and her friend gave a wave, as Ranma simply gave a bow before turning to follow her mother home while keeping pure silence the entire way.

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The following day Nodoka in a typical formal kimono being light blue with a red-n-yellow obi-sash tied at her waist walked with her daughter who was trailing behind her wearing blue trousers tied tight about her waist and a yellow blouse with red ties and black kung-fu slippers.

"Your still not talking after last night Honey?" Nodoka inquired of her child who continued to follow her sapphire gaze directed to the ground saying, "What's there to talk about Mom you obviously are serious about this arrangement so I'll go along with it."

Nodoka continued walking replying, "Listen, Honey, I honestly want what is best for you and I think this arrangement has promise."

"I know you do Mom." Ranma simply stated as she continued to follow behind her mother.

Eventually, the duo arrived at a mall Ranma had never actually been to the one they were standing in as Nodoka continued to lead as she followed the latter inquiring, "What kind of style do you prefer dear since we are here for you I believe you should have a choice in the matter."

"Wait I get to choose?" Ranma inquired to ensure she heard correctly.

Nodoka paused in her step turning to her child, "Well yes since you will be the one wearing them you should get some say in this. So I am thinking for the time being a few casual everyday outfits and one or two formal attire for your birth gender after all we have nothing to buy for the male half since he has quite a few items already."

"How much of a budget are we talking mamma?" Ranma questioned since this news made things a little more bearable.

Nodoka was quick to say, "I have a sizable budget set aside for this venture but let's not go too crazy dear we are not rich by any means."

"Is Tomboy styles okay?" Ranma questioned to which her mother frowned slightly.

Nodoka rolled this around momentarily then replies, "Some tomboy outfits will do but I want you to get a few more feminine outfits especially when it comes to the formal attire I would like you to attempt to be the daughter you were meant to be."

It was Ranma's turn to frown a bit going on to think, 'I swear though I was born a boy...' then went on to say, "Fine Mom what do you recommend we start with first?"

"Let us start with everyday outfits follow me I know a department I think you will find some good threads." Nodoka simply replies as she started leading her daughter to said store.

Once the duo entered they started to look around until eventually a store clerk took notice of them and walked over saying, "Greetings Ladies is there anything I can help you with?"

"Hello not just yet we are browsing for the time being." Nodoka offered though her daughter then spoke up, "Well actually maybe you could help us you see my ex-fiancee kicked me out of his home and well all my belongings were there and I don't want to go there and end up in another abusive argument with them so would you have any recommendations for replacement items?"

Feeling sympathetic to the girl's plight saying sympathetically, "I was in an abusive relationship myself I know how it can be let's go see what we can get for you."

Nodoka kept a blank mask to her features as she thought back on what she observed during the time her child was with Akane she knew both were at fault in that relationship and though she wasn't quite thrilled with her daughter's seemingly white lie she was pleased that her daughter took the initiative on seeking help from a store clerk.

Eventually, both mother and daughter left the store Ranma carrying several shopping bags as the earlier spoke up, "Nice touch dear you managed to with the help of that clerk find several items you are at least comfortable with."

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Upon returning to the Saotome residence Ranma entered her room retrieving her travel bag placing it on the bed, she then retrieved a large black bag proceeding to take all her purchases out removing tags and rolling them up the way she observed a military man did placing them neatly in the bag.

Upon finishing packing she sat there looking out her bedroom window not to anything particular more staring off in the distance her expression a thoughtful one as she seemingly was spacing out.

Ranma finally broke from her thoughts hoisting her travel pack upon her back, collecting the black bag holding it by the handle speaking to her mother briefly who gave her a decent amount of money neatly placed in an envelope that she quickly pocketed before leaving the house to head to her new home she would be sharing with her newest unwanted suitor.

Though she had to admit the mother was quite nice in contrast to what she had expected given her interactions with the woman's son who was now for better or worse her new fiancee.

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Meanwhile, at the Gosunkugi residence within Hikaru's room, he was busy reading over the scroll attempting to figure out what went wrong as he read he observed technically he still had a month's ability to contact the demon in question and directly summon her.

Going about an elaborate ritual and ensuring he had the proper protections in place taking his time he then started the proper incantations a storm generating and falling over Nerima and the wind picking up as lightning began to strike the ground.

Feeling drained he finally ended his incantations and within the circle, Clarissa appeared in all her glory Hikaru observed the girl, 'She looks like Akane with horns.' he noted though he figured the demon just took on the appearance that was pleasing to him or so he figured.

Realizing she couldn't leave the circle she was summoned in she gained a frustrated expression, "What do you want now mortal you cannot get a free wish since I have already fulfilled your first wish. Anything else will cost you."

"I wanted a fiancee yes... but why Ranma?" Hikaru questioned crossing his arms over his chest.

Clarissa chuckled at his words, "You asked for one of the most beautiful girls in Japan well I gave you one. I even made her a more legitimate female are you not pleased?"

"No, I am not pleased I wanted Akane... I also wanted revenge on Ranma not him as my fiancee!" Hikaru growled out giving the demon a glare.

Clarissa then crossed her arms glaring back saying in return, "Akane is just one of many beautiful ladies in Japan I decided you could get two birds one stone since for one you gain an exotic woman with rare red hair and an impressive rack plus you can easily make her life a living hell while you are at it."

"But I-" Hikaru started to say finding himself interrupted by the Demoness who went on to say, "The wish is final I will not take it back so either take your revenge or make the best of the situation because from this point on she is soon to be your wife that is final and by the way your lucky I don't take your pitiful soul but lucky for you I don't want it."

With that, the demoness then vanished from reality cackling as she did so returning from which she came leaving Hikaru to look to the empty space with a frown to his features not at all liking how his summon referenced his soul as if it wasn't worth taking.

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Ranma eventually returned to the Gosunkugi residence taking a moment to give the place a look over the house was decently large but features a small front yard and possibly a small back yard though until she explored further she wouldn't be able to confirm it.

She figured at one time the estate may have been larger going back in time since the house did look quite old but not in disrepair since it was an aquamarine blue with snow-white accents.

Eventually, she walked up to the white picket fence arch that served as the path to the house she had to pause to view some flowers that decorated said gate as the scene gave the property a welcoming vibe no doubt Kaira's touch and definitely not Hikaru's or his fathers she could tell that much with her discerning eye.

Opening the gate she stepped in closing it behind her making her way up the short path to the front door reaching up she pushed the door ringer that was set into the wall to the left of the door waiting patiently as the door slid open to reveal the Gosunkugi Matriarch who greeted her with a welcoming smile.

"Come on in Ranko-chan welcome I had just finished with your room I believe it should be to your liking hopefully," she called gesturing for the younger girl to enter.

Ranma entered saying, "Thanks I guess Mrs. Gosunkugi-san." she turned giving a respectful bow of her head.

"Something a miss Ranko-chan?" Kaira inquired sliding the door shut observing the red-head seemed to have a depressive aura about her person.

Ranma shook her head negatively, "Eh well I am just trying to adjust to everything can you show me to my room Mrs. Gosunkugi-san I really would like to lay down for a bit my stomach is a bit upset."

"Did the meal earlier cause it?" Kaira inquired a little worried for the red-head hoping she didn't overdo the spices any at all.

Ranma shook her head negatively quickly replying, "No not really I actually found the food quite pleasing Mrs. Gosunkugi-san I am just dealing with a lot mentally and my stomach gets upset as a result."

"Have you considered getting checked out by a doctor since what you describe could be an underlying illness?" Kaira inquired worry still evident to her features.

Ranma nodded her head saying, "To be honest I hadn't thought about that MRS. Gosunkugi-san. However, my last checkup my doctor at the time said I am quite healthy so I doubt its anything too serious most likely stress from some of the stuff I've been dealing with that I rather not go into any details at this time."

"Alright then but if you ever want to talk about it I tend to be a good listener so please keep that in mind won't you?" Kaira offered waving for her charge to follow her.

Following behind Kaira Ranma simply said, "Sure I'll keep it in mind thanks."

Eventually, the duo arrived at the room in question as Ranma crossed the distance sitting her bag on the bed, and removed her travel pack from her shoulders as she gave the room a cursory glance observing a balcony that overlooked the street below.

The room was decently large featuring a walk-in closet and its own bathroom with a western-style tub meaning the home had seen some renovations from its original design.

"This room should serve you well it has its own bath so you won't need to worry about anyone walking in on you and should you have need of anything or someone to chat with don't hesitate to come to me I'll gladly hear you out and help in any way I can." Kaira offered before turning to leave pausing in her step as Ranma called out, "U'm thanks I'll keep that in mind this room looks rather nice." she both thanked and complimented.

Ranma watched the door slide shut, then turned her attention to her bags proceeding to pick them up and set them on the floor, admiring the bed which wasn't a futon but rather a queen-sized western-style bed that had a baby blue silk comforter that covered its neatly made contents which were a silk sheet and an extra blanket.

Glancing over she observed a dresser and atop of that was a television also within the room she observed a makeup stand that was devoid of any items but featured a desk-style vanity mirror and a drawer system for jewelry if she had any.

Just to the right beside the bed, she noted a decently large desk she could use for homework should she have any use for it and a black office chair sat just in front of it.

She proceeded to lay down rolling onto her right side closing her eyes not bothering to turn the light off since it was already off and the room's only light coming from the balcony window sliding doors which did not shine directly onto her due in part to where the bed was located.

After a time she went from simply napping to falling completely into a light troubled sleep due in part to exhaustion caused by depression having got the better of her especially given the sudden changes of life.

Her fiance's practically flipping overnight, her curse being in a strange place and her life in her mind starting to seem like a lie her mental state seemed to be fraying and it was becoming a bit much even for her to bear.

Especially since most times when she had an enemy or some obstacle in her life she generally had a clear line to follow but this... This was different there was no big bad sitting in the open and no clues to what was really going on at least that she could openly see and focus on.

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The following early morning around four o'clock Ranma woke up looking up to the ceiling of what was her room now the guest room of the Gosunkugi residence the feel of the soft material against her skin and a slight chill since she was atop the covers instead of under them.

Slowly sitting up she moved back against the headboard looking to the darkness of the room. The room's hue was a dark blue from the moonlight that spilled in from the balcony window due in part that the sun had yet to rise.

Letting out an involuntary dainty yawn as she stretched her arms raising them before letting them drop at her sides her mind was still in boot up though she realized she had woke up on her own without an annoyed fiancee with a bucket of water.

Nor was her annoying father there to toss a bucket of water on her person only to then promptly toss her out the window for an impromptu training spar. No, she had woken up on her own left to her own devices and was getting time to collect her thoughts something that rarely happened for her.

Slowly getting out of bed she then proceeded to do some stretches she usually did before getting ready for a morning workout routine she did almost daily though normally she had her father to spar with this time she would be completely solo.

Proceeding to change into a pair of black silk trousers, and an orange button-up long sleeve shirt she then proceeded to exit the room following the dimly lit hall eventually making her way down the stairs pausing noting the light to the kitchen was on.

Proceeding to peer inside she observed the Gosunkugi Matriarch hard at work within the kitchen preparing breakfast for the family, "Oh your up already Ranko-chan?" the woman called to the younger girl who gave a nod of her head saying, "Yea I am typically an early riser hope you don't mind Mrs. Gosunkugi-san."

"Oh that is okay I take it you are going out for a martial arts workout?" Kaira inquired of the red-head who nodded her head saying, "Yep I have a routine I usually do every morning unless something else comes up otherwise I stick to it."

Kaira as she continued her meal prep then said, "I see well please be careful there isn't a lot of lighting outside and I wouldn't want you to get injured."

"Will do," Ranma replies waving her right hand back and forth dismissively as she crossed the distance to the back door entrance proceeding to exit the house closing the door behind herself.

Once outside she observed the yard was quite small compared to the Tendo estate though she figured at the very least the space was enough to serve the purposes she needed it for though she wished she had an enclosed structure she realized to herself she had become spoiled.

Having forgotten what it was to only have the outdoors alone to train in which did in fact bring her back to the early days of her martial arts training.

"Whelp back to the basics then," she said aloud proceeding to take on a Kempo stance before finally proceeding to go through a training routine against some imaginary opponents.

This went on for a couple of hours before Ranma finally put her training to an end heading back inside and up to her room grabbing up a change of clothes before making her way to the bath proceeding inside.

Elsewhere within the household Hikaru now awake was in the process of his morning routine as he gathered all his homework items placing them inside his school bag before finally prepping his school attire eventually grabbing up his bathing supplies proceeding to head towards the bath.

Eventually arriving at the bath Hikaru slid the door open stepping into the washroom sliding the door shut proceeding to remove his clothing placing it inside the laundry hamper then went about his typical bathing routine.

Meanwhile, Ranma was neck-deep proceeding to close her eyes and relax allowing her sore muscles to be soothed by the warmth of the water.

'I gotta admit this is a rather large bath even has jet sprayers though unusual I ain't complaining I could stay in here all day if I wasn't going to turn into a prune sadly all good things like they say must come to an end.' She inwardly thought to herself as she stood up proceeding to ring the water out of her hair.

This done she proceeded to step out of the tub walking over to the nearby towel rack taking up a beige towel wrapping her hair, then grabbed up another proceeding to pad her skin with it to dry off eventually proceeding towards the door.

She reached up to slide the door open only for it to slide open before she could touch it revealing a very nude Hikaru who looked her up and down gaining a nose bleed and blush to his features to which she herself gained a look of shock to her features becoming red as a tomato.

"Eh I swe-swear I-I did not know you were in here." he stammered as he started to back away observing the girl balling up her right fist.

Still, slightly in shock her gaze then narrowed on Hikaro gritting her teeth saying, "You- you... You Pervert!" she shouted proceeding to uppercut the self-proclaimed voodoo priest sending him skyrocketing through the roof blinking out of sight.

Having heard a crashing sound along with the voice of the newest edition to their household shouting both the Gosunkugi Matriarch and Patriarch rushed in with worried expression the latter starting to speak "Ranko-chan are you alright..." trailing off observing the person-sized hole in the ceiling.

Wrapping the towel around herself Ranma gained a sheepish look saying, "Sorry 'bout this." just as the Gosunkugi Patriarch turned around responding, "No-no worries I'll go make arrangements to get this repaired."

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A few minutes later Ranma sat at the dining table wearing light blue trousers, and an orange Chinese style blouse with red ties, white socks on her feet.

Across from her sat Kaira who had a blank mask to her features as she glanced to the room's only other occupant, "Ranko-chan you have a short fuse don't you?"

"Not usually just got a lot on my plate," Ranma explained in a near deadpan.

Kaira tilted her head inquiring in an offer, "What is troubling you if I may ask perhaps talking about it might help?"

Shaking her head negatively replying, "I rather not go into it right now... 'sides I doubt you would believe me on the subject of some of the items on my plate Mrs. Gosunkugi-san."

"You have an extraordinary curse and are an extraordinary martial artist with a long history of issues dating way back before arriving in Nerima I been aware of you for awhile Ranko-chan or would you prefer me to call you Ranma?"

Ranma gained a glimmer to her eyes saying, "Yes please I prefer to be called Ranma thank you Mrs. Gosunkugi-san."

"Well, Ranma-chan I won't pry too much, however, my offer still stands when you are ready to talk about the things troubling you please come to me and I'll listen, and perhaps I can help you through these issues." Kaira offered.

Ranma gave a simple nod standing up grabbing her school bag, "Thank you Mrs. Gosunkugi-san I'll keep that in mind I am going to school now." with that she turned to leave heading in the direction of the door.

"Have a pleasant day at school Ranma-chan!" Kaira called after the red-head that had already disappeared down the hall calling back, "Likewise."

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Soaring through the air Hikaru screamed like a little girl observing the ground rapidly coming in sight his entire life flashing before his very eyes just as he was about to hit the ground a truck with hay drove by where he crashed inside hitting the bottom bed of the truck hard but the fall was mostly broken by the hay.

Eventually sitting up he proceeded to get up when the truck came to stop which he leaped out of it glancing every which way as he was noticed by quite a few individuals that were nearby noticing his nudity which he quickly grabbed a nearby garbage can lid covering himself before heading in the direction of home as fast as he could.

"Damn that Ranma why did she have to hit me so hard!" he outwardly complained to no one in particular.

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After a brief stop at a nearby water fountain, Ranma changed her now his gender proceeding to the school arriving in class taking his usual seat on the far left of the class by the furthest window in the back.

Hanging his school bag on the hooks of the desk he proceeded to lay his head down on the desk waiting for the starting bell to ring.

As time wore on more students poured into the room and eventually the teacher an older male in his forties his hair brown but balding wearing a white button-up silk shirt, along with black slacks white socks, and green slippers on his feet.

He opened up his class roster book proceeding to do a role call in which every student raised their right hand calling out the word "Here!" eventually he looked to the back of the room, "Saotome Ranko?" he inquired.

"It's Saotome Ranma," Ranma responded in a near grumble.

The teacher looked to the raven-haired martial-artist narrowing on him, "Ah you decided to go as a boy today. Fine, I won't argue with you today but in the future please come as your birth gender and wear the proper uniform."

The other students started to laugh having listened to the exchange though Akane didn't join them in laughter instead she gained a confused expression thinking, 'Huh did he just act as if Ranma has always been a girl? Also, how does he know of Ranko's existence Ranma has never gone to school as a girl nor has he openly admitted to being her anytime on campus.'

Equally confused was Ranma who didn't know how the teacher even knew he and Ranko was one and the same though he didn't bother to speak on it instead chalking it to yet another Nerima unexpected moment he had gotten used to during his time there thus far.

'What is next Sailor Senshi like the ones from Juban, Tokyo I read about in that article the other day? Or is Hikaru going to get...' He trailed off in thought,

"No Hell no he best not... I ain't going to try to rescue him!" he muttered under his breath which went unheard by the nearby classmates who were off in their own little worlds.