Disclaimer: These characters are not mine. They belong to the
wonderful Romiko Takahashi and her licensees (Viz
Communications in North America). This work is strictly for
the non-profit enjoyment of fans. No copyright infringement
is intended.
Story type: Continuation
Authors Comments: This is one of the two stories I had
attempted to blend in "Married, Too". The original story was
getting too complicated, and the Miko character wasn't
getting enough exposure (Not that way you perverts!).
I plan on keeping the episodes short, so I expect a lot of
them. At least twenty, probably more.
I admit I chickened out. In the original story the "club" was
topless. I decided Kasumi and Nodoka would have a little trouble
with that. I still haven't decided which way to go for sure, so
if you have any preferences, please let me know.
Miko
A Ranma 1/2 Fanfic by Tom Wrensch
Episode 2: Here's Miko
Draft 1998-08-16
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[ Ranma sticks his head into the kitchen again. Kasumi is
holding a plate of food. ]
RANMA: Kasumi, I have to go talk to Miko-san.
KASUMI: (excited) Oh! What did father say?
RANMA: (holding up an envelope) He wrote a note. I don't
know what it says, but he told me to escort Miko-san here
if she wants to come.
KASUMI: Oh my. Do you think I should try to find a wedding
Kimono for her?
RANMA: I have no idea. Do you know her size?
KASUMI: Well, she's a little shorter than me, but *much*
better built.
RANMA: That's her. I better hurry.
KASUMI: Please do, we don't have much time if they're
planning on a wedding today.
[ Ranma is walking up to an apartment building. It is in a
crowded and run-down area. ]
RANMA:
[ Ranma walks up to the door of an apartment and knocks. ]
MIKO: (without opening door) Yes?
RANMA: It's Ranma Saotome.
[ The door opens. Miko is in a conservative dress that
partially hides her figure. ]
MIKO: Ranma, you came! What did he say?
RANMA: (hands her the letter) He wrote you this.
[ Miko and Ranma step into the apartment, which is small
even my Japanese standards (we're talking walk-in close
size here). Miko is reading the letter. ]
RANMA: (looking at Miko)
MIKO: (crying but smiling) H-He wants to marry me.
RANMA: Mr. Tendo asked me to escort you to the dojo. After
seeing the neighborhood I think that's a really good idea.
MIKO: I know, but I can't afford anything more than this
tiny place, even in this neighborhood.
RANMA: You'll like the dojo, it's pretty big and has a
really nice yard, though it needs some repair work.
MIKO: That's right. If I... I never have to come back here
again!
[ Miko pulls out a suitcase and starts throwing things into
it. ]
RANMA: Would you mind telling me what's going on?
MIKO: Oh, I'm sorry. Soun-chan wants to marry me! He said
he'd marry me today if I want, or we could wait a while and
have a more formal ceremony.
RANMA: And?
MIKO: Today! I'm not spending another minute in this mouse
hole if I can help it.
MIKO: (stops packing for a moment) Oh dear. I'm not being
very polite, am I. Do you think his family will mind?
Should I wait?
RANMA: *I* don't mind. Mr. Tendo is the one that suggested
getting married today. Akane will be surprised, but she's
not the type to cause problems over something like this. I
have no idea about Nabiki and Kasumi though.
MIKO: I *know* Kasumi wont mind. I'll have to talk to
Nabiki when we get there. (looks sadly at her luggage)
maybe it's too soon to be packing.
RANMA: No, keep packing. There's no way Mr. Tendo will let
you continue living here once he knows what kind of
neighborhood this is.
MIKO: But if we don't get married right away it wouldn't be
right for me to stay there.
RANMA: Then you can live with my mom for a while. She'd
love the company.
MIKO: Really? Thank you Ranma, you're sweet. Akane's a
lucky girl.
RANMA: (muttered) She doesn't seem to think so.
[Miko and Ranma are walking down the street. Ranma is
carrying a large suitcase and a backpack. Miko is wearing a
Kimono.]
MIKO: I hope Akane and Nabiki don't think I'm trying to
take their mothers place.
RANMA: Akane's not like that. I really don't know what
Nabiki's going to think. Aren't you worried about Kasumi?
MIKO: (laughs) No, Kasumi will be very happy to have me
around.
RANMA: Huh?
MIKO: Kasumi and I understand each other. You'll see what I
mean.
RANMA: If you say so... mother-in-law.
MIKO: Huh? Oh, I guess I will be your mother-in-law
someday. (laugh) I just hope none of Soun's girls are
planning to get married and start a family soon. I'm not
ready to be a grandmother. Not even a step-grandmother.
RANMA: (grins) You're way too cute to be a grandmother.
MIKO: (swats him playfully) Ranma, it's not nice to hit on
your mother-in-law.
[ An Amazon-powered bicycle comes out of nowhere and
flattens Ranma. ]
SHAMPOO: (looks angry) Niho Arien. What you doing?
RANMA: What do you want Shampoo?
SHAMPOO: Why Kasumi buy wedding things? Arien not planning
anything stupid is he? Not smart to cross Chinese Amazons.
MIKO: You're a Chineese Amazon? Let me guess, Ranma
defeated you in combat?
SHAMPOO: Yes. Now Ranma Shampoo husband.
MIKO: Wow, I didn't think even as backward a culture as the
Chinese Amazons would keep such archaic outmating customs.
SHAMPOO: Huh?
RANMA: Huh?
MIKO: Oh, sorry. My degree is in Anthropology. Not very
useful for getting a job, but wonderful for trivia.
SHAMPOO: Arien answer Shampoo! What Kasumi buy wedding
things for?
RANMA: Uhh...
MIKO: For a wedding of course.
RANMA: Oh-oh.
MIKO: (does overblown cutsy look) Oh, I'm finally getting
married to my wonderful Soun-chan. I can't wait!
SHAMPOO: You marry violent girls father?
MIKO: Yes, isn't it wonderful?
SHAMPOO: Oh. Shampoo sorry. She think...
RANMA: It's okay Shampoo, but we gotta go now.
SHAMPOO: Bye-Bye Arien.
[ Shampoo rides off on her bike, waving. ]
RANMA: (sighs in relief) That was close. Thanks for the
cutsy act. I *was* an act wasn't it?
MIKO: (nods) No problem Ranma. Family's got to stick
together, right?
[ Ranma and Miko are approaching the gate to the Tendo
compound. Kasumi is sweeping out front. ]
RANMA: Here we are.
MIKO: Kasumi!
[ Miko runs up to Kasumi, who looks up from her sweeping. ]
MIKO: Kasumi! He finally asked!
KASUMI: I'm so happy for you.
MIKO: And for yourself?
KASUMI: You know what I want. But don't worry. I can wait
until after the honeymoon.
RANMA: Huh?
MIKO: (smiling) You'll find out.
KASUMI: Daddy's waiting for you inside.
MIKO: Oh my! How do I look?
KASUMI: You look fine, now go talk to your groom.
MIKO: (nervously) Well, here goes. Ranma, will you escort
me in?
RANMA: (holds out his arm) Sure.
[ They walk into the house. Soun is sitting at his normal
place, but is dressed up rather than in his usual brown gi.
Gemna-panda, Akane, and Nabiki are also sitting there
drinking tea. Kasumi is standing behind Ranma and Miko,
still holding the broom. Akane and Nabiki look a little
uncertain. ]
MIKO: Soun-chan?
SOUN: Mi-chan? Have you thought about it?
MIKO: My answer is 'yes'.
[ Soun runs to Miko and sweeps her off her feet in a hug.
His is, of course, crying. ]
SOUN: Oh, Mi-chan, you've made me so happy.
MIKO: Now, Soun-chan, you'll get your nice outfit all messy.
SOUN: Have you decided when?
MIKO: I was thinking as soon as possible, but then decided
that we should talk to your daughters first. They should
have a say in the matter.
SOUN: Come sit with me and we can talk about it.
[ Everyone sits at the table in their usual places, Miko
next to Soun. Nabiki has her usual sardonic smile, Kasumi
is grinning happily, but Akane looks a little upset.]
RANMA: (whispered to Akane) What's wrong?
AKANE: (whispered back) Who does she think she is walking
in here and trying to take Mom's place.
RANMA: (frowns, still whispering to Akane) She was worried
you might react like that. I told her you, at least,
wouldn't act that way because I didn't think you were so
mean and spiteful that you wouldn't want your own father to
be happy. Maybe I was wrong.
[ Ranma stands up, grabbing his fathers and walking away
from the table. ]
RANMA: Come on pop, this is for the Tendos only.
AKANE: (looking guilty) Ranma?
[ Ranma and his father are sitting in their room, both in
male human form.]
RANMA: I'm telling you pop, it's time we moved back.
GENMA: I thought you were the one who wanted to stay here!
RANMA: Yeah, so I was wrong. Maybe Akane and I will get
along better if we don't see each other all the time.
NODOKA: (opens door to room) Perhaps he is right Husband,
Tendo does not need you around while he gets to know his
bride.
RANMA: Mom! When did you get here?
NODOKA: An hour ago. I've been talking with Miko and the
girls.
RANMA: So, what do you think of Miko?
NODOKA: She seems like a nice, traditional girl. I'm sure
she will be very happy here.
[ Genma and Ranma bigsweat, hoping no one tells Nodoka what
Miko does for a living. ]
NODOKA: We've made some plans. The wedding will be in a few
hours. Husband, I think Tendo could use your help keeping
his nerves under control until then.
GENMA: Yes, dear. I'll go now.
NODOKA: (after Genma leaves) Ranma, you seemed to have made
quiet an impression on Miko. She's very happy to have you as
a future son-in-law.
RANMA: Ummm...
NODOKA: You also seemed to have made an impression on
Akane. She wants to talk to you but seems a bit afraid to
see you right now. What happened between you my son?
RANMA: Well, she acted... poorly when Miko first got here.
I guess I was pretty disgusted with it and told her so.
NODOKA: She seems to be getting along fine with Miko now.
Miko has promised to teach Akane to cook when she gets back.
RANMA: (alarmed) Did you warn her what kind of trouble she
was getting into?
NODOKA: No, Akane did. She was quite honest in her self
appraisal.
RANMA: Wow, that's a first.
NODOKA: (sternly) That's enough Ranma.
RANMA: Yes mother. Have they decided where they're going on
their honeymoon?
NODOKA: They're not going anywhere. We're going to leave
them alone here for a week. Kasumi has some kind of trip
planned, Nabiki was planning a trip to check out some
colleges anyway, and we'll all be going to our house for a
week.
RANMA: What about Akane?
NODOKA: Why she's coming with us of course. She's staying
in our guest room. Unless you'd rather make it a double
ceremony, then she could stay with you in your room.
RANMA: Mom!
NODOKA: (laughing) Soun actually suggested a double
wedding, but Miko talked him out of it.
RANMA: I owe her one.
NODOKA: (stroking her wrapped katana) She said it wouldn't
be honorable for you to marry Akane until the other
engagement was cleared up and your honor restored.
RANMA: ...
NODOKA: She is right. We've been letting this slide for far
too long. We can discuss this in more detail after the
wedding.
RANMA: (looking very nervous) Yes mother.
=== END EPISODE 2 ===
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