Ranma 1/2 was invented by Rumiko Takahashi. The rights to the figures are therefore owned by her and her publisher. The story does not serve any financial purpose but is simply an expression of a fan.

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That would now be part 3. First of all, thank you for the review that I received and here a few words:
Yes, Ryoga is one of my favorite characters ..... can you tell? No, seriously now ..... there are also so many fanfics that revolve around Ranma that it makes you dizzy. That's why I turned to the other protagonists from the Ranma 1/2 universe ...

Well, then all that remains is for me to wish a lot of fun.

Fang aka Saraton

One more small note in the margin: # # this marks the thoughts of the characters and () is represented in Chinese.

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Rainy season - part 3

When Shampoo woke up, she felt rested and relaxed.
"Uhm ..."
Outside, it continued to rain and storm unchecked. The Amazon stretched a little and then looked at Ryoga.He slept soundly, the sleep of the righteous.
She suppressed a smile and got up quietly, careful not to wake him.
# It's good ... to have a real boyfriend, # Shampoo noted to himself.
The Amazon remembered that she had never really had many people who could be called such. Shampoo was far too lonely for that.
#But now ... #, her train of thought was interrupted when the door to her room opened and her great-grandmother entered.
(Good morning, my child), Cologne greeted them. The matriarch looked at the sleeping boy.
(Don't you think you should ... wake our guest up too?) Cologne asked her frozen granddaughter.

Ryoga and Shampoo sat at the corner table and stared in amazement at the large breakfast the Amazon Matriarch had prepared for them.
"What are you looking at? Eat better!" Cologne asked the two of them.
Reluctantly, they began to eat.
"That's good, that's really good," stated the prodigal boy, chewing.The old Amazon gave him a blow that hit his head on the table.
"Of course that's good," she said gruffly.
"Ryoga", shampoo had popped open, but he waved it off.
(Nothing happened, Shan-pu), he reassured the indignant girl.
Cologne was amazed to see that the lost boy knew her native language, but she was even more astonished by her granddaughter's reaction.
(Child, since when did you care about that stray?) She asked with a mocking tone.
Shampoo met her great-grandmother's gaze defiantly.
(He's my friend, I trust him) she said firmly, her eyes sparkling dangerously.
Cologne nodded in surprise.
(I understand), said the old woman calmly.
Then the Matriarch turned to Ryoga and nodded to him.
(I'm sorry, my boy, I shouldn't have hit you) the old Amazon apologized to Ryoga.
He stared at Cologne as if she had grown a second head.(What?) He managed. The younger Amazon also looked absolutely surprised.
(Sorry, but why ...)
(... I apologized, boy? I suppose you wanted to ask that), the old woman continued, amused.
Ryoga nodded and Cologne turned serious again.
(Because my granddaughter trusts you! Because she stood up for you! That's why) she said to him.
(Shampoo never had many friends, but now you're one of them), then the old woman stood up and took a deep breath.
(I still have a few things to do, shampoo, today we're going to allow the Cat Cafe, nobody would come in this weather anyway!) Cologne turned to Ryoga.
(I suppose you'll keep my granddaughter company, boy, you're welcome to stay unless, of course, you're dying to leave.)
He looked out the window and shook his head.
(No, I would like to stay if I may) he replied hastily.
Shampoo grabbed his arm.
(Of course you can stay), she stated in a low voice and glared at her great-grandmother.This laughed out loud.
(You heard it, boy. But now I have to go) Cologne threw the two of them one last look.
(One more thing, boy! You have to tell me how you know our language from. You never mentioned it ...) With these words the old woman jumped away laughing while the two watched her.

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Shampoo and ryoga slowly loosened from their numbness.
(Sometimes your great-grandmother is ... own ...), the prodigal boy told her.
The Amazon nodded: (Yes), she replied simply.
Then they both paused when they realized that shampoo was still holding his hand.
She let go of him, slightly embarrassed, while he cleared his throat.
There was a brief silence between them, broken by Ryoga's stomach growling.
That broke the spell and the two started laughing heartily.
(You should eat something more) Shampoo said patronizingly to him.
He nodded and sat down to eat again.
(Ah, one more thing ...)
Ryoga looked at her. (Thank you for standing up for me.Nobody has ever done that for me ...)
The Amazon blushed again at his words.
(You do that for friends), she replied simply, (but now you should really eat something), the girl steered the subject in a different direction.
The prodigal boy looked away.
(You're right) he mumbled, (I should probably do that!)
Then they got down to the end of breakfast.

The two spent a pleasant day together. Ryoga exercised a little with shampoo, which found that she was definitely out of shape.
(That's not really bad, a little bit of training and you're back in top form), the prodigal boy had comforted the dejected Amazon and patted her head.
Shampoo then screamed angrily and threw herself at him.
A few moments later the most beautiful scuffle was going on. Later the two of them listened to music together, watched TV and cooked lunch together.
(That's nice), stated the violet-haired girl as she watched him open a can of tuna - with his fingernails ...The young Amazon couldn't remember how long it had been since she had had such a pleasant day.
Shampoo eyed the dark-haired boy thoughtfully.
#So this is how it is to have a boyfriend, # it crossed her mind.
She turned her gaze to the window and her expression darkened.
#When it stops raining, he'll go. #
Shampoo knew that Ryoga would get lost again and not return to Nerima for a long time.
(Shan-pu?)
When the girl turned around, the prodigal boy stood before her and eyed her worriedly.
(Is everything all right? You seem so depressed.)
Shampoo forced a smile.
(Yes, it's nothing ...) the Amazon answered him.
(Shall we take care of lunch now? Come help me!) Ryoga urged and hurried to the stove.
He nodded thoughtfully and followed her. However, he was not convinced of her words.

When evening fell it was still raining. Ryoga and shampoo lay on her bed, listening to soft music.#I would never have thought that, # went through the boy's head in amusement.
He, who usually almost fell into a coma when he got even a little too close to a girl, was in a girl's room and enjoyed their company.
#She is more than that ... She is a friend ... #
Then the prodigal boy paused and shook his head when he noticed that he had been thinking in Chinese.
#I'm getting used to it again.
Ryoga remembered his visits to China and the many people he had met on his many trips.
After all, it had come to the point where he even dreamed in the local language.
# It only took several weeks until I had adapted so far ... #
Suddenly someone patted him on the shoulder.
(Ryoga, you're doing it again ...) Shampoo said to him in a stern tone. (You have those heavy thoughts again!)
He had to smile at these words. (Caught), the prodigal boy confessed sadly.
The Amazon girl moved closer and looked him straight in the face.(I won't let that happen!) She said firmly.
He calmly returned her gaze.
(There's nothing I can do about that. It's in my nature ... umpfh) Ryoga broke off when a pillow landed in his face.
(Well wait), he growled and grabbed another pillow, (you will pay for that), the boy exclaimed angrily and laughingly threw himself on shampoo.
The laughter of the two and the noise of the pillow fight that followed could be heard from far away.

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End of the 3rd chapter.

Phew, made it. But now I stop typing because my voice is slowly failing (Did I already mention that my girlfriend is so nice and sweet * whisper * to type the whole thing in for me? I'm still one of those old-fashioned dinosaurs who puts the whole thing on paper and only then get into the computer.)
Until next time, will be continued.

Fang aka Saraton