Ranma Half Moon chapter 77 "The First Mysterious Transfer Student Part Two".

Author's note: This episode happens during the Sailor Moon episode 36 "Usagi is Confused! Is Tuxedo Kamen Evil?".

Author's Note: Sensei means teacher in this context.

Naru looks at Usagi with a concerned look on her face. Usagi doesn't look so well. "Usagi, you'll never believe this. Tokoyama Kariko, world hair design champion, is opening a salon in the Juban shopping district, and even more unbelievable, ..."

Usagi continues to slump in her chair, staring straight ahead.

"... for a limited time, for the grand opening, you can get your hair styled for free! Isn't that great? Let's go!"

Usagi continues to stare straight ahead.

Naru waves her hand in front of Usagi's eyes but gets no noticeable reaction. Wow, Usagi is really not energetic today.

...

"So I transferred to this school so I can meet my fiance, ..."

The class becomes deadly silent when they realize what is coming.

"... Saotome Ranma."

Ranma-kun looks around. He sees the rest of the classroom staring straight ahead without making a sound. "Sensei? I need to talk to our transfer student outside of the class. Is that all right?"

The teacher, who is also struck dumb by the engagement announcement, weakly nods his head.

"Please come with me."

The transfer student looks at Ranma-kun, not understanding what's going on. "I don't know why, but okay."

"Don't worry, you will want to hear this."

The transfer student follows Ranma-kun out into the hall.

Ranma-kun puts his finger to his lips. "The walls have ears. Race you to the roof?"

"This is getting ridiculous, but okay."

The student follows Ranma-kun to the stairs and then easily beats him to the roof. "So, what is this about?"

Ranma-kun sighs. Even after explaining the situation one hundred times, I still have trouble knowing where to start. "Well, um, err, ... I'm Saotome Ranma. Sorry, about this."

"Really?" The transfer student squeezes Ranma-kun's right pectoral muscle while looking at Ranma-kun as if it was suspicious.

"I wish you wouldn't do that."

"Sorry."

"I know it's going to sound confusing, but, yes, I am that Saotome Ranma. The same Ranma you met at the B:Lily Rose, the same Ranma you gave a ride to in your car, the same Ranma who transforms into the sailor suited warrior for love and justice, Sailor Moon, and the same Saotome Ranma who knows you as Sailor Uranus, or should I say, Tenou Haruka."

Haruka squeezes Ranma-kun's pectoral muscle again. "So, how do you explain this?"

"It's a magical Chinese curse. If I come into contact with cold water, I will transform into the Saotome Ranma that you are used to. Hot water turns me into this form."

"So, what would you be without the curse?"

"This form."

"Really?" Haruka gets a devilish grin on her face. "So, what about your boyfriend?"

"Tuxedo Kamen? He makes me mad most of the time. However, he has been captured by Dark Kingdom, and, yes, I am very upset and worried about him."

Haruka puts her hand in a supportive way on Ranma-kun's shoulder. "It's only natural. You fought side by side with him."

"And, against him."

"Doesn't matter."

"So, why are you here?"

"Michiru thinks that the enemy we are tracking will strike here."

"That's horrible! I drew them here?"

"Ranma, running away will not stop them."

Ranma-kun nods. "Well, we better get back before they think that we ran out and got married."

"Okay."

"By the way, why did you say I was your fiance?"

"Some upperclassman girl suggested it. What was her name? Na, na, na ..."

Ranma-kun groans. "Nabiki. Figures."

Ranma-kun and Haruka push past the crowd of eavesdroppers on the stairwell and make their way back to class.

"So, Saotome-kun, did you and your finance sort things out?"

Ranma-kun takes his seat. "Sensei, it went all right. As most of the class already knows, my father is a con man who ran a scam where he would promise me in a future marriage to people's daughters in return for money and food. I just wanted to see if our transfer student had a valid claim."

"You're really engaged to Ranma?" The girls in the class start buzzing.

"The claim was legitimate. But, as I said, I'm not into arranged marriages."

Many of the girls squeal.

One of the boys slams his hand on the table. "I just want you to know that the auto mechanics club would still be happy to have you as a member."

Finally, Ranma-kun's annoyance boils over. "Sensei, shouldn't the new student give an introduction?"

"He, he. You're correct, Saotome-kun, I should really take more control over this situation. Please, write your name on the blackboard."

Haruka complies. "Tenou Haruka. Please take care of me as your classmate."

The announcement stricks the class dumb again. Finally, one of the boys in the front row speaks up. "Excuse me, but isn't Haruka a girl's name?"

"What? You don't mean to say that you thought I was a boy?"

The entire class including the teacher but excluding Ranma nod and mummer in the affirmative.

"Oh, it must be the school uniform. I'm tall and my previous school didn't have uniforms in my size so I had to wear a boy's uniform."

"You can still join the auto mechanics club!"

"You can still be my boyfriend!"

"Well, Haruka, I think this class has warmed up to you. I think that they will take good care of you."

"That's good to know."

"Please take the empty seat over there."

Haruka sits down, some distance from Ranma-kun.

A masculine looking girl with a giant spatula strapped to her back sitting next to Haruka leans over. "Welcome to the class. My name is Kuonji Ukyo. I'm Ranma's fiance."

...

In the Juban shopping district, Kunzite makes the final preparations. He has already brainwashed Tokoyama Kariko to do his bidding.

"So, give their hair a steam bath in these machines. If it matches the hair I found, then we will have found Sailor Moon."

"I understand, master."

Kunzite suddenly sees Queen Beryl's face in one of the salon's mirrors.

"Kunzite, come back at once, I have good news."

"Yes, your majesty."

Kunzite teleports to Queen Beryl's court.

"Kunzite, I would like this person to run today's operation. Please bring him up to speed." Queen Beryl points to someone completely obscured in shadows. However, Kunzite can tell that this person is wearing a top hat.

To Be Continued!