Running errands today, Kasumi?
Yes. I'm on my way to the chiropractor's office!
Kasumi...!?
Dr.Tofu has been in love with my sister Kasumi...
for a long time now.
Oh, really?
But how do you know?
Did Dr.Tofu come out and say that or somethin'?
No. But it's so obvious-- you can tell just by looking at him.
Who's here?
Oh, hello, you two. What are you doing out here?
Huh? Us? Uh, n-nothin'. Right?
Ranma, why don't you come back into my office...
and let me take a look at that cheek of yours.
- Uh, okay. - You too, Akane.
I, uh... I gotta be going.
But why? I've already made tea...
I'm sorry, but I really have to--
Never mind!
Oh, great. Now I'm stuck here.
Let me get a look at that injury of yours.
If I didn't know better... I'd say this was Akane's work!
How'd you know that!?
The angle of the ball!
That, and the depth of the stitch-marks on your cheek.
Whoa!
Even the junk she hits people with has her name all over it!
What are you talking about!?
It's your fault for not paying attention!
Oh, no! Akane, you didn't really hit that ball...?
I was only kidding when I said that...
- Moron. - It doesn't matter.
It's nice to see Akane full of spirit.
But, I...
Without that energy, she wouldn't be herself!
Or have such a total lack of looks!
You shut up, you!
Oooh, she's angry!
You've got even less looks when you're all mad like that!
- You say something, pervert? - Hey! Watch it!
Dr.Tofu! Can't you see what a pervert Ranma is!?
I told you to stop callin' me that!
How can I, when it's so true? I know you look at me!
You wish. There's not much there to look at.
Oh, so I'm not much to look at, am I?
Well, yeah! You're b-o-o-r-i-n-g!
- Hey! - Hey what!?
Good afternoon.
Ka-Kasumi, dear!
Lo-Lovely weather we're having, don't you think? I, uh...
I just remembered something I've got to do...
Mr.Zen! Don't tell me you're going in to see Dr.Tofu!?
Well, yes. I am. My back's botherin' me and all...
Dr.Tofu is no use today! Kasumi is in there!
What'd you say!? No kidding. Guess I'll have to reschedule.
All right, look this way. I'm going to apply the ointment...
May I come in...?
Kasumi...!
Ahh--!
Good afternoon, Dr.Tofu.
Kasumi! What an amazing coincidence...
that we should meet here, of all places!
I just heard the most incredible noise...
Really? I didn't hear it at all!
Oh, my! Ranma, what's happened to you?
What's this? Kasumi, do you know Ranma!?
He keeps getting these terrible injuries--
He's one of my best customers, actually.
Isn't that right, Ranma?
Which reminds me, Kasumi... What may I do for you?
I came to return this book I borrowed.
Also, I'm not sure if it's a fitting gift or not, but...
Well, now! Thank you so much!
Oh, look!
It's a mask!
Actually it's fitting very well, Kasumi!
But that's not what it--
Here.
What's this? Candy?
Oh, dear! Kasumi, I can't get the candy in my mouth.
The mask is in the way!
- Hey, Doc... - What is it, Akane?
I'm Ranma.
What is it, Ranma?
My neck is killing me!
Another injury!? What am I going to do with you?
Don't worry, we'll have you fixed up in a jiffy.
See? You're cured.
Now wait just a minute--
Ah! That's right! Mr.Saotome?
Will you do me a favor and bring some coffee or something?
Akane?
Dr.Tofu's such a character, isn't he.
You think so?
Believe it or not...
he's completely different when you're not around.
You don't say! Why is that?
Bye!
I'm going home.
I wonder what's wrong?
We could have walked home together...
I, uh... I'm outta here.
Betty...? Betty! Hurry and fetch Kasumi some coffee, would you?
I hear Kasumi's in there.
So much for medical attention.
Good afternoon.
Hey, Akane!
Akane...!
To go in there now could wind up costing you your life!
And he's usually such a fine young doctor, too.
Is she crying...?
What are you doing here?
Jeez. You look cheerful enough.
What do you mean by that!?
I sure hope you're not here to cheer me up or anything.
Whaddya mean, you hope!? Why shouldn't I?
My neck is cured!
How nice for you.
There, now. I'm glad you're back to your normal violent self.
What did you say...!?
There! That's the way!
Hmph!
Why are you following me?
Why do you care?
Don't tell me you're worried about me!?
Why should I be worried about you?
So that's how it is. Stop following me, then.
It's my choice, isn't it?
You're annoying me.
That's okay.
No, it's not okay!
So sorry.
Oooh!
Now what?
Aha! Now I get it!
- You do like me, don't you! - I, uh...
I'm right! I'm right, I just know it!
H-Hey! Wait up!
Why would I ever like a non-cute girl like you!?
Catch me if you can!
Hey!
- Now you've done it. - Hah! You klutz!
She is such a non-cute girl!
Thanks to you, now I gotta go take a bath.
- Say... - Huh?
Before you do that...
Have you got any money on you?
What are you up to now?
Lend me some! I'm starving!
Let's get something to eat!
You really are full of energy.
Lend me some money, and it'll be my treat.
Simpleton.
Jeez, you eat a lot.
So I'm not all dainty like Kasumi!
That's not what I said.
It's been like this for as long as I can remember...
What has?
Dr.Tofu, being in love with Kasumi.
And how do you know that?
I just do. Weren't you watching him back there?
Dr.Tofu gets like that, whenever Kasumi's around.
He's always like that...
Now Akane, if all you ever do is practice your kenpo...
it may prove an obstacle to your getting married someday!
That will never happen.
But Akane, knowing you...
your husband will have to be even stronger, right?
I've already found a strong man, though.
Oh? And who is that?
May I come in...?
Kasumi...
Ah--!
Dr.Tofu, I've made some red beans and rice, and I...
Why, Kasumi!
What an amazing coincidence...
that we should meet here, of all places!
I hope Akane isn't taking up too much of your time.
Oh, no! Not at all.
In fact, I was just giving Akane a massage here...
And it gets worse.
Akane, you've lost so much weight recently!
Oh, my.
Doctor, you've got a little lint here...
K-Kasumi...!
Y-You really shocked me there for a moment, Kasumi!
And then...
Dr.Tofu ran all over town, carrying Betty on his back!
I don't believe it!
He'd never do that for me.
He'd never carry Betty on his back all over town for my sake.
You're making this up, right?
It's the truth!
Man, he's really got it bad.
It's all true.
- Unb'rievable. - Isn't it, though.
That's rough, you know?
Kinda leaves you with a broken heart, doesn't it, Akane...
- I'm going home. - Huh? O-Okay, lemme--
By myself. Don't you follow me.
I should have known better. I really should have!
Hey, you never know! I mean, it could happen, right, Akane?
You can stop your feeble attempts to cheer me up now.
I've got a broken heart, remember?
- Well, then... - Then what!?
Then you gotta realize that these things happen.
You've gotta get over it, Akane!
You don't know the first thing about how I feel!
How do you know I don't?
How could you know!?
- Oh, is that so? - Yes, it is!
I don't wanna know!
Makin' a face like the world's gonna end...
and all over some dumb guy!
Why are you being so mean?
Well, it's true! Go ahead and pout, if you want.
I don't need someone like you to tell me that!
I can pout if I want to!
Jeez.
Oh, great. My schoolbag.
I left it behind at Dr.Tofu's clinic.
Hey, Pop. Gimme some hot water.
Thank you.
Wait!
Ranma, where's Akane?
How should I know? Sittin' and poutin' somewhere, I guess.
You fool!
Now what?
Ranma, let me say this one thing to you:
"His Thoughtless Words Broke My Heart".
Have you heard these words before?
Huh? Where the heck'd you hear that!?
I read it in that magazine.
So what're you tellin' me for!?
It means that everyone makes mistakes when they're young.
Do you understand?
When Akane's feeling bad about something...
as her fiance, you should be the one to comfort her!
Which I wouldn't be, if you'd bothered to ask me first!
A fiancee is a fiancee. You should take care of her!
You're old enough to know how women are, sometimes.
Listen to me, Ranma.
Sometimes people hurt each other...
without even knowing that they're doing it.
I did the same thing when I was young.
It's a bitter memory from my past that I carry with me to this day...
Wh-What are you saying?
It's true, Atsuko. We can't see each other any more.
But why...? Don't tell me there's someone else?
Well, now that you mention it, yes.
H-How cruel! You said that you loved me!
No, I love her much more than I ever loved you.
Is she... beautiful?
In all honesty, yes...
she's much more of a looker than you are.
And she's got great style.
It was a hard choice for me to make, you know!
She's got such a great personality, though...
and she's much more cheerful...
and kind, and down to earth. And her family's rich.
I guess you can see why I've chosen her over you, can't you?
You understand my feelings, don't you, Atsuko?
Who do you think you are!?
I've got to snap out of it.
If you're going to attack me...
at least put some heart into it, will you?
If you don't do it seriously...
how am I supposed to work off stress an' stuff?
Don't you ever get tired of being so angry all the time?
My feelings are none of your business!
Yeah, but you know...
Know what!?
You're really cute when you smile.
Gotcha!
No fair! That didn't count!
"You're really cute when you smile".
Am I?
Did he mean that...?
What're you smilin' at yourself for?
I think I'm gonna be sick.
What are you doing here!?
I thought you said your neck was fixed?
It was, Pop. But it kinda went out again.
- Let's see. - Oww. Oww--!
Hmm. Hurts, eh? It should be feeling better in about a week.