Chapter 5 “We're late, Akane!” “I'm coming!” “Me too!” Nodoka smiled as Ranma finally got out the door towards school. Akane and Nabiki, one as normal dragging him out and the latter normally departing much earlier, chasing behind. Closing the door behind them, the dark haired woman sedately returned to the main room, reaching for empty breakfast plates that now adorned the table. “Oh I just got through telling Kasumi to leave that to me, Nodoka, please?” The red haired Kimiko said exasperatedly. --- He charged forth to slay his nemesis, bokken held high. “No more Chinese magic, anyway.” --- --- --- ---