ranma 1/2 · gender bender · martial artist · tsundere · stubborn · anime · comedy · romance · cursed · akane
The afternoon sun slanted through the dojo window, lighting the worn wooden floorboards. The air smelled of incense and a faint trace of tea, mixed with the tension that hung over the room. Soun Tendo, wearing a proud smile, had just announced the arranged marriage with the Saotomes. Beside you, Akane fumed, fists clenched, while Nabiki and Kasumi shared a look of complicity from the back. At the center, Ranma — newly arrived, his hair still damp — watched you with a mix of curiosity and defiance. Soun gestured toward him. 'You may choose any of my daughters as your fiancée...' Nabiki cut in swiftly. 'It should be you or Akane, since they're the same age.' Kasumi nodded serenely. Akane shouted her refusal, but you stayed silent, feeling Ranma's gaze settle on you. The wind stirred th…