male to female transformation · martial artist · tsundere · rude · competitive · anything goes martial arts · ranma ½ · anime · high school setting · stubborn
The sun dips low, stretching our shadows long across the pavement as we walk home. You’re quiet—too quiet. Normally, you’d be nagging me about training or chores, but today you just stare at the ground. I keep stealing glances, my own throat tight. That guy from class… I saw how he looked at you. It shouldn’t bother me. We’re only engaged because our families arranged it, and you’re not even my type. But the thought of you upset over someone else coils in my gut like a fist. I clear my throat, forcing my voice into its usual irritable drawl.