Shoot. I'm lost in the woods again.
I've got to find a place to sleep.
The wild dogs sure sound restless tonight.
Mee-yow, I wouldn't taste very good.
Though I don't look it, I'm a ghost.
You wouldn't want a curse on you, would you?
You'll end up dead in three days.
Give up now, before it's too late.
C'mon, dogs! I'll take all of you on!
You're safe now.
I was so scared. You saved my life. You're my lifesaver.
A ghost cat--?!
You sell bells while searching for a bride?
That's right. It's so sad. I can't find any.
I know! As a reward for saving me, I'll grant you a wish.
A wish? There's nothing I want, in particular.
What can you do, anyway?
I'm no ordinary ghost cat.
I am the legendary Mao Mo Lin...
as recorded in China's ancient tales of the strange and curious.
I have a 3,000-year history as a matchmaker.
I'm a famous ghost of Chinese lore.
Those who believe in me will find love.
Are you in love with a girl?
Sure, I am.
Is she your sweetheart?
No.
Haven't you proposed to her?
We're only in high school! I can't do that.
Have you told her how you feel, at least?
Not yet?!
Then it's only a one-sided love.
You're unusually slow, for this day and age.
Have you even dated a girl before?
What a sad life!
Mind your own business!!
You don't know me! You've got no right to talk to me like that!
I'm sorry. Don't hit me.
I'll solve my own problems.
Ryoga Hibiki isn't so pathetic that he has to rely on others.
I'm grateful for the thought, though.
I'm a meeyow man. I can't back down from this.
In the name of Mao Mo Lin, I'll get you your bride!
Deadly Cat Spell!
Akane? A package came for you from Ryoga.
Ryoga sure is conscientious. He's really somethin'.
He's not rude, like somebody I know.
I wonder where Ryoga went this time?
"Dear Akane..."
"l have something important to tell you."
"I'm coming soon. Wait for me. Meeyow."
I wonder what he wants to tell me?
What'd Ryoga send you?
I'll open it right now.
What the--?
Dried bonito and canned cat food?
That's strange. How did I get here?
Rrowwr! Where am I?!
And then...
Seven days later...
It's been a week already.
Shouldn't Ryoga be showin' up about now?
I think so, too.
The skies look dark.
Humid and creepy.
Let's hurry home.
Meyow, excuse me, girls.
Ryoga, it's you!
They say a girl called Akane lives in this neighborhood.
What're you talking about?
If it's Akane you want, she's right there.
Aren't you worrying too much?
Isn't that Ranma?
He had Shampoo, and now, even Akane?!
He'll pay! He's the enemy of all women!
Ranma! Akane! Look, Ryoga's here.
See you, Ryoga.
-- Ryoga! -- Yo, ya finally made--
What's wrong, Ranma?
Nothin'.
Ryoga, we can't talk here. Come to my house.
Meyowrr. Right. Sure thing.
Ranma! What're you waiting for? We're going.
Don'tcha think Ryoga's actin' weird?
Really? He seems fine to me.
It's like he's different, somehow.
He's probably tired from his long trip.
Aren't you, Ryoga?
There he is. Ryoga! This way!
Maybe he is the same ol' Ryoga.
We're home!
Welcome home. My, Ryoga. Welcome.
I'm fixing dinner right now. Join us, won't you?
Akane, help me, will you?
Right!
Ryoga, let's talk later. Come inside and wait.
Akane...?
Check-mate!
Ignore it. They mustn't find out who I really am.
It's no use. I can't resist!
Dad, we're having dinner soon. Ryoga, you come, too.
Let's dig in!
Would you like my fish, too?
May I? Fish is my favorite.
Thank you!
Was Ryoga so fond of fish?
How should I know?
More rice, please!
Of course.
Could I have bonito flakes and soy sauce on that, please?
Of course. You want fish rice?
That was delicious! Thank you!
I enjoy cooking for people with hearty appetites.
Please have some tea.
I'm sorry. I have a sensitive tongue.
I can't drink anything hot. I'll wait until it cools.
"Hey!"
Now that I'm full, I'm sleepy. If you'll excuse me--
I'm sorry for asking you out at this hour...
Oh, right. This is where they left off last week.
Is he ever gonna pop the question?
I won't be back for three, no, five years, at least.
Why doesn't he say it, already?
So I wanted-- I wanted you to...
Come on! Propose now!!
-- Please marry me! -- Please marry me!
Please, I mean it! Come to L.A. with me! I need you!
Akane...! Please marry me.
Ryoga...!
Please marry me.
What's come over Ryoga, anyway?
Rats! Those cats are drivin' me crazy! Gimme a break, willya?!
Akane? Hurry, or you'll be late for school.
-- Good morning, Akane. -- Good morning, Ryoga.
You look ravishingly beautiful today.
Won't you be my heart's perch on which to rest my weary wings?
I have to go! I'm sorry!
Did I go overboard?
Ryoga was acting weird again today!
You're happy because he proposed again?
That's not it! Aren't you worried?!
-- About you and Ryoga marrying? -- No! About Ryoga!!
Something's wrong with him! He's not his usual self!
He's probably proposing for real!
-- Aren't you worried?! -- About Ryoga?
You idiot!!
And so, triangles ABC and DEF are similar.
The ratio of segments BC and EF is 3 to 1.
He's probably proposing for real.
Hmph! He doesn't know how I feel! I'll just accept Ryoga's proposal!
Ranma! Stand in the hall!
Rats! Nothin's going right! Maybe it's a cat's curse.
Darling?
Meeyoww yes?
I'm terribly happy.
Me...me, too. Rrrowwr.
It's great to be alive.
I love you, Akane.
It was only a dream.
But if I stay in this guy's body...
I just might be able to marry Akane for real--!
"Marry"? "Marry"! "Marry"?!
I'll have me a BRIDE!!!
Isn't that you, Ranma?
Aka-ne...
I haven't seen you since Akane and I got engaged...
...and you were kicked out of the Tendo School.
You look great!
Don't worry. I'll take good care of Akane and the school.
I'll be happy in your place.
-- Farewell, Ranma! -- Akane--!
A-Akane...!
Just a dream? What a relief. Oh, no--!
Ranma!!
Where'd he go?
Akane!
Ranma!
About Ryoga...
What would you do if he meant it when he proposed?
What do you mean...?
It's your problem, so I can't tell you what to do.
But I...I wish...!
You wish what?
Akane!
We got lunch!
Thanks!
Weren't you with somebody just now?
-- No, I'm all alone. -- Really?
Let's eat back there.
Rats! I'm weak from lack of sleep and food!
My fingers are gettin' numb...!
I can't hang on-n-n-n-n!
So that's your plan?
Akane's father, you must be tired.
Say... Hello?
I'm Akane's father.
-- Yes, right there. -- You're quite tense, Father.
Mewwrorr!
It's only a bike bell. I reacted automatically.
What am I doing here?
Er, Ryoga...? Hello?
I'm home!
Akane!
-- Be my bride. Meyowwrr. -- Hey--!
Akane!
-- Ryoga! Have you gone crazy?! -- Stop it!
Akane is mine! Don't interfere!
Ryoga!
Something's wrong. Ryoga's not this weak. It can't be him!
How violent you are. The impact broke the Cat Spell.
It was you all along?
You're that ghost cat!
Ghost cat, you took over Ryoga's body?
That's right. I used my Cat Spell for certain reasons.
But I got my cat and human actions mixed up.
Forgive me will you, Akane?
I-I see. So that's why Ryoga scarfed down all that fish rice?
That's why he slept all curled up and sharpened his nails on the pillars?
Right! He used the sandbox as a toilet, too.
Well, you proposed to Akane and tried to kiss her...!
But the cat made you do it. Don't worry about it.
You even did that?
I'm sorry. I meant no harm. Don't be mad.
You made me do all those embarrassing things?!
You'll PAY!!
It was because of me that you could propose to Akane.
Shut up!!
You're so timid, that without my help...
you could never have said what you truly wanted to!
You dirty--!
Those were your lips that kissed Akane.
You--!
If we joined forces, it could be sweet for both of us!
We could take turns being husband.
With your body and my brains, it'd be perfect!
I'll propose for you.
Be my bride!
I'll tell Akane MYSELF!!
So long.
Ryoga!
Akane, I can't tell you yet.
But someday, I will.
The rain is cold on my cheek.
'Bye!
I wonder where that ghost cat went?
I never want to see his giant face again.
Never mind him. Hurry, or we'll be late. C'mon!
I knew it.
Does anybody want a marriage bell?
He's selling bells!
I hate cats!
I'm not giving up yet. Somebody, marry me!