Every fortune she read has come true!
I guess some people DO have the power!
All of the older girls are going to her, too!
So Miyo, can you do this for a career!?
I don't see why not.
My family has always been in contact with the spirit world.
Both my parents worked as fortune tellers.
It's only natural I should follow the same path.
Better get your cards read now, before I'm too famous.
I can do one more--
I think everybody in the class has had a fortune read.
Oh, yeah! Akane! You haven't had it done yet, have you?
I really don't need a tarot reading--
Learn your future. It just takes a second.
You may find out just what Ranma is thinking!
W-Well, I AM a little worried about the dojo.
Maybe I should get my future read after all.
Complete!
Yes, of course.
Within a week, you and your fiance are fated to marry.
"Marry"!?!?
No way! No way! It's a lie!!
I can't believe the cards would say "within a week"!!
But the cards never lie.
They reveal only the truth. It WILL happen.
Akane, congratulations! I had no idea you and Ranma already--
You never tell us anything! Now, about your bridal shower--
Wait up, y'old freak!
Speak of the bridegroom--
Return that underwear! The school's off limits!
No comment on your accusations. But who is the one holding the bra?
What are you sayin', y'old lecher!
Stop right there! You're not gettin' away!
Who was that old man!?
O-Oh, NO!!
That slippery freak! I'll take care of him once we get home.
To see him run, I'd say he'll last another 100 years.
I tell ya, he's unnatural.
Ranma?
Do you believe in fortune telling?
"Fortune"? Oh, you mean Miyo.
Everybody says she's dead-on, but I'm not buyin' it.
I only believe in my own strength.
Oh, that reminds me.
I heard you had your fortune read. What did she say?
None of your beeswax! You wouldn't believe it anyway.
Y'got that right!
My fortune won't come true. But I'm worried about one thing--
That old man left an impression I've never felt before!
Something bad will happen.
And you might be dragged into it, Akane! Be very careful!
Geez, don't scare me like that!
L-Look--
It's the freak's collection.
It's leading to our house.
- Pops! - Dad!?
Pops!
Master! Get a hold of yourself!
What is it?
Gramps--
Gramps?
If it isn't Ranma--
You dropped your entire collection!
Keep it. It's yours.
Your treasured collection? You really don't want it!?
I don't.
Master, we've brought tea and snacks!
Sweet bean & strawberry buns! Your favorite!
Master!
Who needs buns? I'm not hungry.
I'll just sleep. You are dismissed.
He's been like that since he got home.
I can't believe it! He's never turned down food!
He's definitely acting strange.
The poor dear must be ill.
He acts human, and we call him "sick." I'd say that's ironic.
So long as he's not botherin' us, I'm happy. Just leave him alone!
Ranma! This is your duty!
That was cold! Pop, what're you doin'!? That hurts!
Master, catch!!
Ranma. . .? Cover up, or you'll catch cold.
To be or not to be.
We had seasons in the sun; All we are is dust in the wind!
- Master! That wasn't-- - That couldn't be. . .
your dying poem?
Master, this isn't like you at all!
Illness is but a state of mind! Just be strong, you can recover!
Saotome--
What is it, Tendo!?
- Look-- - H-How did this happen!?
- Snow in the summer. . . - is an evil omen!
Soun-- Genma--
- Yes!? - We're listening.
I don't have much time.
When the time comes, please follow the wishes in my will.
Master!!
How could this happen to such a one as our master!?
Saotome, this time it may truly mean the end of the master.
Snow in midsummer. Ravens on the rooftop.
All signs are pointing to the worst.
Without the master. . .
can the Anything-Goes School of Martial Arts survive?
Can we really continue relying our own talents!?
Yes!! As long as we're alive. . .
The Anything-Goes School WILL survive!
We can't forgo the dojo we've shed blood, sweat and tears for!
That's right! We shall light the way once more!
We'll do whatever it takes for the Anything-Goes School!
It IS true!
Tarot cards, crystal ball, Ouija board, tea leaves!
I've tried every method known, but the future is foretold!
A terrible fate awaits the Tendo household!
It has already begun!
The old man is the source! Akane! Be careful of him!
Pop and your dad were with the old man all night.
They really DID care for him somewhere in their hearts.
I wonder about that.
He is their master. It's only natural they're worried.
Yesterday, somethin' was wrong with him for sure.
But he'll be back up today, tryin' to steal underwear again.
What's that!?
W-What is that?
Some sort of ceremony?
It's in here, too!
Nabiki!
Daddy and Mr. Saotome have waited all day for you two.
What's the big occasion?
As I'm sure you know, the master's condition is worse.
He's seeing himself get weaker, and he has only one wish left.
Ranma, while the master yet lives. . .
marry Akane and formally become the heir to the dojo!
"Marry"!?
Ranma, this is your fate!
You must marry Akane and sire progeny to carry on the dojo!
This may be sudden, but you must be prepared for this fate!
We need a ceremony to which the master can bear witness!
The arrangements are made! Five days from now in this dojo!
We ask your cooperation! Akane! Ranma!
It's your duty, Ranma!
"F-Five days from now"?
They're still in high school. Isn't it too soon, Nabiki?
It's all for show, right?
No harm in being economical. Warehouse store food'll do.
I'll bet we can budget. . .this much.
Akane, please be patient.
I've bought you plenty of presents, and I'll see you soon!
Why do I get chills in the middle of summer?
And these ominous clouds-- I've got a bad feeling about this.
Oh, NO!
I can't believe it, but. . .
if Master Happosai doesn't get better soon. . .
five days from now, Ranma and I will be married.
Calm down, Akane. Ain't nothin' to worry about.
No matter what Pop says, the old man ain't dyin' that easy!
He's just tryin' to scare your dad and Pop.
T-That's it! I'm sure you're right!
Who's there!?
P-chan!
You're soaking wet!! You'll be fine now.
You must've been so cold.
We'll get warm together under the covers.
Honey?
Honey!
- Akane! - He's here!
Your first-born son! Look at him! He looks just like you!
Let me see--
Why am I havin' nightmares like this!?
Nobody could sleep after that!
Somebody else is up.
Akane?
What's the matter? It's after midnight. Can't you sleep?
Ranma.
What're YOU doing here?
A bad dream woke me up. Thought I'd work out a bit.
What kind of bad dream?
J-Just, uh-- Y'know--
Just a weird dream.
Akane?
What?
I thought I'd better get used to the idea.
And I got no objection to carryin' on the Saotome school. . .
or the dojo.
I'd thought about it befor--
That hurts! That hurts!
Whaddaya think yer doin'!?
That HURT, y'little runt!
Don't go attackin' people for no reason!
I don't know what B.S. you're hearin', but--
You really ARE angry--
Hold it, Mister P! Calm down! Calm down!
Why is P-chan so upset?
Stop it! P-brain! I didn't mean that!
Hey! Don't bite there!
Look at the time! Why didn't you guys wake me up for school!?
Get a grip, Akane.
There's a flood warning, so the school's closed for 2 or 3 days.
That's a relief! Where's Dad and Mr. Saotome?
We think it's nervous exhaustion. They're both in bed with fevers.
Master, no. . . D-Don't leave us--
T-The school. . . The school must go on--
Hello. Come in. I've been expecting you.
My room looks strange, doesn't it?
I can guess, but I'll ask anyway. How can I help?
Everybody's in a uproar. What's behind Happosai's illness?
"Illness"? You've misunderstood.
The old man is drained. He's used up his entire life-force.
Perhaps he's at the end of his lifeline.
His "lifeline"?
I checked my astrology texts, but the result was the same.
His birth-star indicated strength. . .
but once every 100 years, its alignment turns unlucky.
"Once every 100 years"?
The worst alignment will be in 4 days. That will probably be the end of him.
But it won't stop there.
His luck has been unnatural, so the backlash will be terrible.
Everyone connected to him will bear the curse he unleashed.
It's a terrible fate.
But--
Don't look so gloomy! I may have a way to help you.
See?
Every folk remedy collected from China to Europe.
All the ingredients are clearly written out.
- B-But where would I get-- - Don't worry!
My family's been doing this for ages! All the ingredients are here in this room.
Thank you, Miyo!
Boil it for three days. After that it's all up to you.
You can have the ingredients, but measure them carefully.
Wrong measurements could cause the remedy to backfire.
The fate of my family depends on me! And I'm up for the job!
Time to get cooking!
Temporarily Off-Limits
What is that girl doing!?
She said something about a folk remedy.
She seems determined.
Stupid P-brain. He wasn't holdin' back at all.
I'm probably scarred for life!
Hey, stop it! Gimme a break!
So I can't say nothin' to calm you down?
Fine! You got your fight!
Ryoga!
Ryoga!!
The way that river was ragin', I'll bet he washed out to sea.
I doubt he'll ever come back.
Okay--
All I need now is 50 grams of powdered worm. . .
and a pinch of essence of toad.
What's that SMELL!?
Akane's remedy, I imagine.
Talk about the cure being worse than the disease!
I'm home.
What is that smell--
Kasumi, feeling any better?
Not yet. How can I apologize for being sick during a crisis?
There's no way to hold a wedding now.
I just wish we could get rid of the smell!
How are you all?
I brought some rice gruel, so eat what you can.
We'll eat it! We'll eat it, already! Just close the door!!
Good job, Akane. I'll take it from here.
The whole family is depending on me finishing this medicine!
If it works for Happosai, it'll work for them, too!
It's done!
There's still time!
Grampa! You can't die! Don't die! Grampa!!
Seems it didn't work. There's no flying in the face of fate.
Impossible!
I killed him!
I feel I've been granted a new lease on life!
W-What's happening!?
The medicine must be working!
Akane, thank you!
I'm glad you're feeling better.
W-What is it, boy?
I got a bad feelin'! A very bad feelin'!
Ranma!
I've brought you some medicine! I made it by myself!
Drink it all down, and you'll feel 100% better!
I'm feelin' much better! Make Pop drink it--
Don't worry, there's enough for everybody!
NO!!
I-I don'--
Gonna die!
I'm fine! You don't have to--
Akane! Listen to your father! I-I don't need--
Hey, baby, let's go drink tea!
- Cutie-pie! - Get off of me!
Cutie-pie!
Nothing slows that old goat down!
He thinks he can pick up girls this early!
Good morning, you guys!
Akane, 'morning.
A-Akane! Good morning!
Miyo! Grandfather's back to his old self, thanks to you!
R-Really? I'm so happy for you.
- What's that mean? - Akane, where's Ranma?
H-He's out with a stomachache.
So you're not married yet?
Guess the tarot cards were wrong.
B-But that was because of Grandfather's--
Akane!
The fortune-lady's here!
It's a monster!
The fortune-lady!
Go die, already!