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Ranma was in his own world as he made his preparations. He took training seriously. Especially when his father was watching over him. Ranma has a ton of pressure from his father, he uses his harsh tactics to make him stronger. ❝ Oh? ❞ He said as he came back into reality. ❝ Sureeee. You just wanna tag along so you can criticize everything I do yeah? ❞
Once his backpack was secured. he crossed his arms behind his head. Honestly, he wanted her to tag along. He wanted Akane to see him become stronger and how strong he was already. He loved to show off. Of course he wouldn't say any of this out loud. He rather just be a jerk about it.
❝ Well, I'll make sure to thank Kasumi for saving me. ❞ He gave a foolish grin, laughing to himself. ❝ Seriously, you better not complain. I'm ready to push the limits with my training. ❞
❝ I'm not tagging along because I like you or anything, @proudfighter ! ❞ And if she does, who even cares ( she knows he doesn't ). ❝ I - I'm doing it because ━━ ❞ C'mon Akane, think of an excuse, a great one that won't make him suspect anything. ❝ Because my father ordered me to ! ❞ Not entirely wrong yet more than an order it had been a SUGGESTION.
His monthly trip for an intense weekend of training has come and just like before she wishes to go. Behind her rough exterior Akane shows her tenderness in the constant concern she holds for the other, worrying endlessly on her mind though never saying it out loud. She wants to make sure he'll be SAFE AND SOUND from beginning to end, a guarantee that everything will work out regardless of the adversities they come across to. Perhaps if he knew of such thoughts, he wouldn't be so reluctant to let her join. . .
❝ I WON'T COOK this time so you can rest assured. ❞ A slight frown mixed with a flustered look is all she has to offer. ❝ And Kasumi packed enough food for the three of us. ❞ Yes, three, of course Mr. Saotome was going to be with them. ❝ Hey ! Are you even listening ? ! ❞
STARTER CALL.