This is Ranma of the Saotome School of Anything Goes Martial Arts.
This is Akane of the Tendo Dojo.
These two were arranged to be married by their parents.
-Don't tell me what to do! -You're so annoying!
But Ranma has a small problem.
Was that really necessary?
He transforms into a girl when splashed with cold water.
RANMA1/2
LOVE LETTERS IN THE SAUCE
-Good morning. -Did you hear?
-Is the Saotome rumor true? -What? This guy has another fiancée?
Are you kidding me?
Geez, everyone's talking about it.
-Quit hogging all the girls! -Hand one of them over!
Yeah, that's easy for you to say.
I'm honestly at my breaking point.
One not-so-cute fiancée was trouble enough.
Oh, really?
Well, then she can have you all to herself!
Oh, Ryoga. It's been a while.
Take this, a little gift. Souvenir from Okinawa.
Okinawa? Aren't tanuki from Shiga?
Akane, I heard the rumor.
Uh, the rumor? About there being another fiancée?
Well. It's okay, though. I honestly couldn't care who Ranma dates.
-So she says. -Unacceptable.
It doesn't matter who she is,
two-timing is a disgrace.
I will not allow Akane to be insulted like this!
Hold on. It wasn't my decision!
I've heard enough!
-I know that voice. -Other people's marriage arrangements
are none of your business!
It's your turn to face the heat!
Haven't seen your face before.
But any man who stands by Ranma will die by my hand!
Ryoga, stop it! That's a woman!
Huh? Woman?
I know a man when I see one!
Who are you calling a man? Wheat Flour Bomb!
Got you!
This ends now!
Stop it! Ryoga, wait!
Take a good look. Seem like a man to you?
You're open!
I just saved you, didn't I?
You think you can expose your fiancée's chest
-to some random guy? -You're a fiancée
-because my father decided that. -There were other ways.
Poor Ryoga.
NURSE'S OFFICE
Oh, thank goodness. You're finally awake.
Ryoga, I'm so sorry. You put yourself through this for me.
It was nothing. It was my own decision.
But still, thank you.
A-Akane!
What the hell were you thinking?
That jerk.
Anyway, Ryoga.
You don't have to worry about the two of us anymore.
It'll be okay.
Oh, I see.
Hmm?
"We'll be all right."
Who the hell is "we"…
Huh? Hey!
…when I still have these feelings?
-You tired of sulking yet? -Hmm?
Listen. You like Akane, don't you?
It's-It's you!
Relax. I'm on your side here.
Let me reintroduce myself again.
I'm okonomiyaki Ukyo.
Ranma's actually cute fiancée.
Huh?
OKONOMIYAKI - UCCHAN
You want me to go on a date with Akane?
I can handle all the arrangements.
She'll obviously say no.
You're a coward.
Why you!
You realize that's hot?
Leave everything to me.
I'll deliver you Akane on a silver platter.
So you have some kind of plan?
I'll do whatever it takes to make sure Akane and Ryoga's date succeeds.
If things go really well,
then I'll be Ranma's only fiancée in no time!
AKANE, MEET ME AT 2:00 P.M. TOMORROW. RYOGA
All right, I'm done. It's the perfect love letter.
Love letter?
Okay, I'm off to deliver it.
What? You mean right now?
Strike while the iron's hot.
Tomorrow's your big day.
If I were you, I'd go home and get ready for your date with Akane.
Ah.
Oh, Akane!
Hmm? Wait, I know that voice.
-Ukyo. -Sorry to bother you at dinnertime.
And who might this be, Akane?
-Oh. Sorry, Dad. Let me introduce you two. -Mm-hmm.
This is Ranma's actually cute fiancée, Ukyo Kuonji.
Ah, Ranma's fiancée.
-Hi, sir. Good evening. -Hmm.
The only reason I'm engaged to her
is because you went and decided it on your own.
Take responsibility.
Who knows what would happen if Akane's dad ever found out.
Unforgivable.
So, what brings you here tonight?
Well, Akane, I know things aren't going well with Ranma.
Wh…
So that means it's okay for you to stop being his fiancée.
Listen, Ukyo.
Or do you actually like Ranma?
Do you mean to tell me that you two really love each other?
Of course we--
Of course not! She's not even cute!
Sorry.
-See? You're not getting along. -That's right.
If you even think about throwing away Akane,
you know what'll happen!
Anyway, how about you and I settle this once and for all? Ciao for now.
Wait. Is this a letter?
"To Akane Tendo.
I'll be waiting for you at 2:00 tomorrow at Okonomiyaki Ucchan."
A challenge letter?
What? You're setting Akane and Ryoga up on a date?
That's right. I just delivered the love letter.
You know there's no way Akane will go.
Hmm? You sound so sure of yourself.
Well, you know Akane,
owner of the most not-cute personality in all of Japan.
Huh?
I got asked out on a date!
I'd better wear my best outfit!
If something that ridiculous were to ever happen,
I'd dress up as a woman and run a hundred laps around town!
Is it really possible that a girl so un-cute
could even exist in this universe?
This is bad. I didn't count on that.
This really is a new low for Ryoga as well.
Can't even ask a girl out on your own. How embarrassing.
So that means it's okay to stop being his fiancée.
Unbelievable.
Who the hell does she think she is!
You want a battle? You got it!
Uh. What is it, Ranma?
It's almost time, isn't it? Don't you need to go get ready?
Mind your own business.
Anyway, Ranma.
You better not get in our way, you hear me?
Oh, yeah? Huh?
What do you mean, "Our way"?
You're-You're not actually planning to go…
Well, why wouldn't I? It's not like I can refuse.
Hey, you wouldn't…
I'm looking forward to it!
No way!
Since when are you into…
Let's get one thing straight.
I couldn't care less about whether or not I'm your fiancée.
But even I wouldn't wouldn't walk out on something because of one little…
Huh?
That's fine by me, Akane.
Serves you right, Ranma!
Don't even think about getting in our way, got it? Bye-bye!
Yeah? Well, you aren't gonna walk away from me that easily!
-Okay. I'm here! -Akane!
Oh, I'm so glad! You came after all.
Of course I did.
It would appear you're more interested in dating him than you let on.
Hmm? What are you talking about?
Hmm?
I-I made it, Akane.
R-Ryoga? Wha…
-I'm sorry, but on the way here… -Where's the okonomiyaki place?
-…I got a a bit lost. -Where is it?
Wait. So this wasn't a challenge?
-No. What challenge? -Oh!
I bought these on my way over.
Uh, you shouldn't have…
What exactly happened on your way here?
CONGRATULATIONS
In hopes that your first date is a success,
this okonomiyaki is on the house.
First date?
So, her plan was to pair me off with another man
and make me give up being Ranma's fiancée.
She even dragged a sweetheart like Ryoga into it.
Tasty, huh?
You don't want me to get in the way of your date?
You just watch me!
PRIVATE BOOKING TODAY - UCCHAN
And now I'll leave you two alone.
Huh? Hey!
Wait a second. Where are you going?
Third wheel is seeing herself out.
You're not seriously leaving me on my own here?
Come on, this is a date.
But still! I don't know what to do.
I see.
I bet Ryoga was forced against his will to come and keep me company.
-If you like her, then seduce her! -Yeah?
How am I supposed to do that without knowing how she feels, idiot?
Just be a man and put yourself out there!
Please don't go. Stay with me!
You're so annoying!
Okay, okay.
If Ryoga really doesn't wanna be here this much,
let's just end the date here.
-He wants this! -I want this!
A-Akane, for a long time now,
I've always had…
You really think you can cheat on me, Ryoga?
Wha…
Thought you could abandon me, huh?
I see.
You're already trying with another woman!
I've outdone myself with this disguise.
Hmm?
It isn't what it looks like, Akane.
I've never even seen this woman before in my life!
Just who the hell are you?
I happen to be
Ryoga's one and only, original fiancée!
F-Fiancée?
I didn't know that I had a fiancée in the first place.
I honestly don't blame you for not knowing.
After all, our parents were the ones who decided
that our engagement would be--
Hey! Get your hands off me, you savage!
What the heck do you think you're doing in here?
-What the hell do I do now? -Come on!
Why are you hesitating?
Are you going to let some new fiancée appear out of nowhere
and start acting all high and mighty?
She's right. What am I hesitating for?
Akane is the only woman in my heart!
-Akane, listen! -Huh?
You should know. I like--
W-Wait. What do you think you're doing?
If you try to dump me…
Oh, no.
…here's what I'll do!
Stop that!
Take this!
How dare she,
when Akane and Ryoga were this close to being a couple!
-Come again? -I won't let you tear them apart!
The two of us are getting out of here!
Hey! Stop!
Where are they? Where'd you run off to?
Hey, why exactly do I have to sneak around and hide like this?
KEEP THE PARK BEAUTIFUL
You listen here. The woman I like is--
I know all about that, P-chan.
But how did you know that was me?
This idiot still hasn't figured out who I am.
Who told you? How do you know about that?
Interesting.
Well, I am your fiancée after all.
I know everything there is to know about my honeybun.
You mean you know…
-and you're still okay with me? -Huh?
Hey! Don't get so serious all of a sudden!
I'm so glad.
Look, man. You have to know who I am, right?
Of course. You're my fiancée.
TRASH BELONGS IN TRASH CANS
-Huh? -What the hell are you doing, asshole?
Let go! Hey!
Wow. That was a close one.
Huh? No! Ryoga!
I'm sorry, Ryoga. I shouldn't have mixed you up in this.
-Oink. -Huh?
Do the two of you have a grudge against Ryoga or something?
Oh, no. How terrible. Your date was totally ruined.
Hmm? Hey.
Ranma! Were you jealous of my date?
Oh, please!
Don't even flatter yourself, you big floozy!
I'm sorry, "floozy"?
All it took for you was getting one love letter
and you fell head over heels.
Hmm?
The only one here who's head over heels
-is you, you big jerk! -Ouch!
Hmph.
I didn't even know that this was a date to begin with.
Fine. If that's how you see me, then…
THE NEXT DAY
COFFEE DOHATSUTEN
Sorry for asking you to come here on such short notice.
Was it much trouble?
No, no trouble at all.
This is a dream.
The Akane inviting me out.
Something like this is too good to be true.
It can't possibly be real!
Sir! Sir, please!
It doesn't hurt.
I knew it was a dream.
Uh, Ryoga? Hey.
Okay. That hurt a little.
This isn't a dream!
Why don't we go someplace else?
Looks like they're having fun.
Hey, check it out! Let's go on a boat.
You wouldn't wanna fall into the cold water. Would you, P--
Stop following us, you assholes!
NO FISHING
You don't have to worry about the two of us.
Ranma and I are enjoying a date of our own.
Ah!
After all the trouble you went through to get in my way,
you're on a date of your own?
Oh.
Ranma!
A cheater like you
has no right to call himself Akane's fiancé.
Ryoga, my honeybun.
You cheated on me. You're a cheater.
You thought you had gotten rid of me, didn't you?
Your own fiancée.
When you wrapped me tightly in your arms that one time,
and held me close,
was that love a lie?
Even if you turn into a pig sometimes, I'm totally okay with that.
I might never meet another woman who'd say something like that
for the rest of my entire life.
Who the heck does this lady think she is?
She keeps getting in the way!
Listen to me. I'm all that you have.
Did you mean what you said?
If I were you, Ranma, I would run.
Uh, Ranma?
Who's this Ranma you're referring to?
She's talking about you!
-Ranma-san! -Don't beat me up,
-and don't get mad about that. -Ranma?
That's it, you're dead!
As if I'd let myself fall in! Ha!
Even though I was tricked,
for a short moment my heart betrayed Akane.
I can't believe you!
Why can't you just leave Ryoga alone?
Ryoga, I'm sorry. Ranma's an idiot.
Akane, farewell.
We won't meet again.
Huh?
Ryoga!
I no longer have any right to love Akane!
-Ryoga! -This is all your fault, Ranma!
I didn't know this would hurt his feelings so much.
Huh?
P-chan? What are you doing here?
P-chan! Wait, P-chan. Don't go!
Come here.
Ryoga. Is he gone for good?
We'll never meet again? You can't mean that.
That was hammy even for you, you pig.
Ranma! The next time Ryoga shows up, you better apologize.
I get the feeling he's not as far away as you think.
Wow! I still can't get over this.
Okay. Are you done now?
What? Are you kidding me? Not even close.
Okay, one more time!
RANMA1/2