Ranma Half Moon chapter 108 "A Revolutionary Transfer Student" part 3
Author's note: This episode happens during the Sailor Moon episode 41 "I won't run from love anymore! Ami and Mamoru's show down".
Author's note: a kotatsu is a table with a heater underneath it and blankets around it for people to keep warm in the winter.
Author's note: The parts in italics are from Rei's manga that Usagi is reading.
Ami and Makoto arrive at the Hikawa shrine at the same time.
"Ami, Luna called me. What's going on?"
"I'll explain inside. Let's hurry." Ami races up the stairs.
"Okay." Makoto smiles. It's good to see Ami this focused.
Inside they see Rei, Minako and Usagi sitting around a kotatsu table. They see through a window that Rei's grandfather and Yuichiro are shoveling snow.
Makoto sees Usagi is reading a phone book manga, oblivious to the world. Curious, she sneaks a peak at the manga while Rei serves them tea.
Ami struggles to catch up to the group but becomes unbalanced because of her heavy backpack and falls.
This is the worst! I should just stay down.
"Ami?"
Ami looks up to see her classmate, Makoto.
"Come on, it wouldn't be right if everyone didn't make the summit."
"But, I am not strong like you, Makoto-kun."
"Nonsense. I see you every day. I know what you a capable of. Now let's get up."
Makoto helps Ami to her feet. Ami is visibly blushing in admiration.
Makoto turns beet red.
Luna takes the floor. "Makoto, Dark Kingdom has been gathering up the former hosts of the Rainbow Crystals. Ryo called Ami to warn her, but Ryo did not want to give his location. Apparently, only Ryo and Rei's grandfather have not been captured."
Artemis nods. "I fear that something awful will happen if they capture all seven."
Makoto jumps up. "Ami, I thought I saw Ryo downtown walking around. If we hurry, we can catch up to him."
"Are you sure?"
Makoto nods and whisks Ami out of the shrine.
Rei watches them go, seeing in the background that her grandfather and Yuichiro have ditched their responsibilities and are having a snowball fight.
Rei then hears Usagi sobbing. "What's wrong, Usagi?"
"This manga is just so sad!"
"Don't slobber on my manga!" Rei starts a tug of war with Usagi over the manga.
Luna and Artemis look at each other and despair.
Minako grins. This is a positive sign for Rei and Usagi.
...
Ranma-kun works out in Tendo dojo. Suddenly, he hears his communicator beep from his book bag.
"Ranma." Ranma sees Haruka's face in the communicator.
"Hey, just called to let you know that we cheated to win."
"What?"
"When Michiru was in England on tour, she saw a novelty exploding rose. It can be remotely triggered to drop all of its petals. Of course, I was hiding the remote control in that ridiculous dress I was wearing."
"But, why did you guys do that?"
"Because it was fun. And, I think that my fan club girls now accept Michiru and won't get in her way. But, I must give you a huge warning. Michiru felt the presence of the enemy today. The enemy is currently going to our high school. But, she could not pinpoint which student or teacher it is. Do any of the students act suspicious?"
Ranma-kun hangs his head. "Do any of them not act suspicious?"
...
Mio Kuroki stands on the roof of Furinkan High School. She imagines her final death trap for the three White Crystal family members that she goes to school with.
She carefully considers each possibility and how each detail fits together. She keeps changing her mind, wanting this "party" to be perfect.
...
"Why wouldn't Ryo give his location?"
Ami huffs and puffs. She wishes she could talk and run as easily as Makoto. "He's trying to protect me."
They reach the block where Makoto saw Ryo last. "That doesn't make much sense. This is a guy who doesn't call you for months, then then he puts himself in danger to protect you?"
Ami looks around. "Ryo can still see somewhat into the future. Don't expect him to act like a normal person."
"But, why didn't you insist on protecting him? After all, weren't you two close?"
Ami blushes. "I think that Ryo deserves someone better than someone who could be killed by Dark Kingdom at any time."
Makoto grabs Ami and pushes her against a phone booth. "I see you every day. I know what you're capable of. And, you're not going to let Dark Kingdom beat you."
"Makoto ..."
"Ami, the are people out there who love you, and would grieve for your death. They would be willing to accept you even though you have a dangerous job. Don't police officers love? Don't fire fighters love? Why shouldn't a Sailor Warrior love?"
Ami, who is pinned against the phone booth by Makoto's powerful embrace, can feel Makoto's heart racing against her heart even through their coats. "Makoto ..."
"Yes?"
"I just saw Ryo across the street."
Blushing, Makoto lets go of Ami and looks across the street. She sees an older lady with a "missing cat" sign with a picture of a cat that looks like Rhett Butler, but no Ryo.
"He went this way."
...
Ryo stops at the corner of a busy intersection. This is it. It is time to get this over with. He walks into the intersection as the light changes. When he gets halfway across, he sees the person who he was expecting.
Endymion smirks. "Urawa Ryo, I have found you."
Ryo nods. "Yes, you have, Endymion of the Dark Kingdom."
Endymion raises his eyebrows. "I see. Well, if you can see well enough into the future to know who I am, then you should know enough not to give me any problems."
Ryo smiles. "There was a day that I would have agreed with you. But, I met someone who told me that I did not have to be a slave to the future."
"That sounds very noble, but I don't know what you are going to do about this."
"Then let me show you." Ryo jumps back and screams. "Help me! He's a murderer!"
The crowd of people in the intersection surrounds Endymion as Ryo runs off.
That pesky kid! Realizing the mood of the mob, Endymion puts on his diplomatic face. "It's okay, people. We're shooting a dorama by hidden camera. He's an actor."
This satisfies the crowd who disperse. However, Endymion can no longer see Ryo.
Well, Ryo, looks like I might have a little bit of a challenge with you after all.
To Be Continued