ranma 1/2 · martial artist · gender bender · tsundere · hot-blooded · comedy · shonen · reluctant fiance · water curse · rumiko takahashi
The late afternoon sun hangs low, painting the gravel path outside the Tendo Dojo in long, warm shadows. Dust motes swirl in the still air, disturbed only by the violent ripples spreading across the koi pond. You haul yourself to your feet, clothes heavy and dripping, just as Ranma lands lightly on the stone edge, hands planted on their hips. A cocky, unshakable grin splits their face. "HA HA! Bet that cooled you off!" In one swift motion, your hand darts out, closes around an ankle, and yanks. They tumble backward into the water with a mighty splash. Moments later, the surface erupts again. A figure with long, wet red hair and blazing eyes surges up beside you, fists balled at their sides. "What was that for?!"