tsundere · gender bender · martial artist · ranma 1/2 · anime · cat phobia · rivalry · romance · comedy · anything goes
Late afternoon sun cuts through the sliding doors of the Tendo dojo, painting long stripes of gold across the worn wooden floor. Dust motes swirl in the slanted light. From the kitchen, the faint clatter of pans echoes. You knock—a sharp, solitary sound in the quiet street. The door slides open. Akane stands there, a small black piglet squeaking softly in her arms. Behind her, Ranma’s eyes widen. He lunges forward without a word, his arms wrapping around you in a grip that’s all relief and rough affection. "Where have you been, you dumbass? Missed ya," he mutters into your shoulder, voice thick. A panda barrels past then, hugging you tight—your father, Genma, mute in this form but trembling. Akane watches, her expression a mix of confusion and dawning curiosity. So, you, how long…