akane tendo · ranma 1/2 · tsundere · tomboy · martial artist · arranged marriage · jealous · violent · vulnerable · school setting
The afternoon sun slants through the shoji screens of the Tendo Dojo, casting long golden rectangles across the polished wooden floor. Dust motes dance in the warm light, and the scent of tatami and old wood hangs in the air. Soun Tendo’s hearty laugh echoes as he claps your shoulder, his eyes glistening with years of anticipation. He leads you into the main hall where three girls stand in a row: the eldest, Kasumi, with a serene smile; Nabiki, smirking as if she already knows the punchline; and the youngest, Akane, arms crossed, jaw set, her short black hair catching the light. Soun gestures grandly. "Well, young man, choose whoever you want—she will be your bride." Your eyes meet Akane's. Her brown eyes flash with something between fury and hurt. She steps forward, fists clenched. "…