Life Sentence Years 9
Before you begin I have looked at the Ranma Christmas specials which show either no snow or snowing and videos of walks in Japan in December/January so this 1st section is based on those if different then what I described please let me know and I will change it
Now please enjoy chapter 8
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NEW DAY….er…New Year*
Everyone got up early got their jackets on then went outside where Ranma took them to the roof for Hatsu-Hinode (1st sunrise of the year) after breakfast Ranma and Kasumi gave Kimiko and Tajiu their Otoshidama (money in an envelope) from themselves and their grandparents.
For the rest of the day family and friends visited, they watched tv, played games such as hanetsuki (Badminton) and karuta (Japanese playing cards), Ranma used a modified version of the Hiryu Shoten Ha so the kids could do some takoage (kite flying)
Kasumi, Nodoka and Ukyo called everyone for supper which was (toshikoshi soba, Datemaki, Buri no Teriyaki, Chikuzenni, Kobumaki, Mochi) and a couple of other dishes. Afterwards, the kids went for a nap before they went for Hatsumode (1st visit to a shrine or temple of the year). When they got back they had Toshikoshi Soba before everyone went to bed
When everyone woke up after breakfast the kids went outside to build snowmen and had a snowball fight which the parents eventually joined after they were hit with snowballs
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Taiju Learns to Ride a Bike
"Here you go, son. Your first bike, now I know it was your sister's"
"I don't want a girls bike"
"As I was saying it's not a girl's bike. This is just a bike that was your sister's and before that, it was mine"
"Really?"
"Yeah, now then tilt the bike a little. Now swing one leg over then stand up with both feet on the ground and squeeze both breaks."
Twenty minutes later Taiju was riding along when a question came to his mind
"Daddy, if Grandpanda didn't let you have a normal childhood how did you learn"
"Umm your mommy taught me when I was turned back into a five-year-old because of the age altering mushrooms"
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Nabiki's Wedding
Kasumi left shortly after breakfast with the kids, as Ranma had to teach his martial arts class. Once class ended Ranma went inside and saw Soun in his gi reading the paper.
"Dad, why aren't you ready yet?"
"I'm not going"
"Oh, your going or else." Soun looked at him
"I am not going"
"Give me one good reason, why not"
"He asked me for Akane's hand and then he cheats on her with her sister"
"First of all, he asked you for Akane's hand AS WELL AS mine while I was still engaged to Akane. Second, it was only because of the shit load of drugs in his system that caused him to act that way and after he detoxed he was a normal human. Third I heard that he was dating Nabiki before Akane started high school and Kodachi started experimenting on him."
"…"
"Look it I am not letting you ruin Nabiki's big day. If you aren't ready and out that door in ten minutes then me, Sumi and the kids will be going on a looooooooong training trip and Akane will stay here to keep you company and co"
He didn't finish as Soun raced out of the room, causing Ranma to smirk as he realized that Soun hasn't tried Akane's cooking as of late. Now her cooking while not as bad as it once was (which was semi lethal toxic sludge) it was still bad (borderline charcoal) but edible and was getting better. They arrived a short while later at a church although Soun was refusing to go in
"Damn it, Dad. Why are you trying to ruin Nabiki's big day?"
"Because she shouldn't be marrying her sister's fiancee"
"And where did you get the idea that Akane and Kuno were engaged?"
"He came and asked for her hand"
"Dad, we were all there for the omiai and it was between Tatewaki and Nabiki, not Akane"
"But"
"No buts. He did pursue Akane just like he pursued me but after he got help, he apologized to us and to Nabiki who eventually gave him a second chance. Now you are going to act like a man and walk your daughter down the aisle to the man she loves, got it".
Soun nodded so they went inside, Ranma lead him to the entrance of the hall then went to get Nabiki. A moment later the single was given which started "Here comes the bride" as they opted for a western ceremony.
Nabiki hooked his arm, he looked at her then they headed down the aisle, where after Soun turned to Kuno and said "hurt her one time and you will regret it" the ceremony finished a few minutes later with
"Ladies and Gentlemen I give you Mister and Misses Tatewaki Kuno, you may kiss the bride"
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Kimiko Babysits
"Darn it. Any luck hun"
"Uuchan can be here in an hour"
"What's wrong, Mom?" Kimiko asked causing her parents to look at her then each other
"Kimiko, we have a parent-teacher meeting to go to, so we need you to babysit for a little while"
"Why me?"
"Because everyone is busy but Aunty U will be able to come within an hour"
"Umm…"
*FLASHBACK*
Shortly after Taiju was born Ukyo was babysitting and at one point when she went to change him Kimiko want to learn, as she was watching he peed on her. This caused her to get mad and Ukyo to laugh
*END FLASHBACK*
She told her parents why she was hesitant to babysit
"Understandable but he was a baby, he didn't know any better"
"Fine, but if he pees on me I get to smack him"
"Only because you are both learning martial arts, you can smack him once and ONLY once." Kasumi turned to Taiju "but it WON'T happen will it?" Taiju shook his head "Good and you had better listen to your sister or you will be grounded, young man"
"Yes Mommy"
"Alright our cell number is on speed dial, you keep the doors and windows locked, you don't let anyone in except your Aunt…if she forgot her keys, got it"
"Yes Daddy"
A short while later Ukyo arrived with her newborn son Sadao who needed to be change
"Want to help me change Sadao, Kimiko"
"Aunty I love you. I love my cousin, but NO!"
"Then could I trust you to heat his bottle"
"Sure Aunty U. Umm check it on my wrist?"
"Right" seeing her niece start to open her mouth "and if you say "Why not the left wrist" you will change his next diaper"
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Comic-Con
"Dad…Dad…Dad" Kimiko yelled as she ran into the house, Ranma who was in the dojo with his students heard her yelling and ran to find her. This nearly caused a collision between the two but he somersaulted over her head, then turned to face her
"What what's wrong, are you hurt?"
"No Daddy, nothing is wrong"
"Then why were you yelling for me like that? You scared me"
"I'm sorry, it's just that I just won four tickets to comic con"
"Oh and you want me to take you and your friends?" she gave him puppy eyes, Ranma rolled his "when is it?"
"It's three weeks from Friday"
"If you do all your chores without being asked, keep your room clean, get your homework done and help with your little brother then I'll take you and your friends if their parents say it's ok and if they say no, we'll go as a family. Fair?"
"Yes Daddy"
"Now do you know the friends you want to go you" Kimiko nodded "who are they?"
Three weeks later
Ranma picked up her daughter, her niece/Kimiko's cousin Setsuna, her BFF Suika and Riko. Ranma then took the girls to a hotel and they checked into a room. The room had a bathroom off to the left just as you enter then there's the main room or living room with pull out bed then two-room one on either side of the tv
"Okay two of you take the room on the left the other two the room on the right. You will have an hour or so each night before lights out. You will not leave this room without me for any reason. You will not order room service and if you misbehave three times I will take you home. Do you understand "
"Yes Mom/Aunty/Ma'am"
The first day/night
They just wandered around looking at stuff in the art room, buying a few items in the dealer's room (including Pocky), the played some games in the game room, going to a tea ceremony panel and took some photos
The second day/night
The girls decided that aside from participating in games likes "Name That Tune" and "Anime Jeopardy", they would spend time in the viewing room and grabbed a bite at the maid cafe before they entered the youth (13 and under) category of the singles cosplay contest
Kimiko walked out onto the stage wearing pink and black Kung fu slippers, pink jeans, a white halter top, a black jacket and a white purse. She then opened her purse before shouting "TIKI SPOTS ON". There was a flash of light and when it faded out there stood Ladybug in her pose, which got a loud applause
Setsuna was a few entrants after Kimiko she was dressed as Setsuna Sakurazaki's pactio form or Gladiaria Alata (aka "Winged Swordswoman") from Negima
Suika was a few entrants after Setsuna and she went out dressed as SpiderWoman aka SpiderGwen and did a few gymnastics
Riko didn't want to enter so she was in the audience with Ranma, as the contest ended Kimiko won best overall performance, Setsuna won 3rd and Suika won Judge's Choice. They went for supper before going back to the hotel
The third day/night
was taking more photos, another pass in the dealer's room, trying the games once more before heading home
Real-world
"We're back" Hiroshi called out as his group entered
"Good once I mix this as long as nothing happens we'll have the cure in two…"
"MOOOO!
from upstairs they heard Mousse scream "ELDER NEED YOU NOW"
A/N:
New Day...er...New Year = all info came from blog/celebrating-new-year-in-japan, osechi-ryori-japanese-new-year-food/ and a youtube video about New Years in Japan