"Uhh... Yeah," the pigtailed boy confirmed, "That's me. And you are?"
"Mitsuru Gonji, but I'm nothing like you."
"You're not?"
"Nope. I'm not a kick ass fighter. But you are! I saw that tournament, and you were amazing! I've seen a lot of fighters, but that was too cool!"
Ranma relaxed as he realised that this boy had to be a fight fan of some sort. He gave off no sign of actually having trained, and seemed just really excited. Which he didn't mind much at all. "So I guess you watched it."
"Yup. I watch all the fights I can. The strength and combat skills are simply indiscribable, and the way that two fighters tough it out in the end... There's nothing like it in the world."
"I guess so. But did you only want to say 'hi'?"
"Oh, no," Mitsuru told him as he rubbed the back of his head. "I wanted to let you know that there's a martial arts tournament happening soon, and I figured that you might want to enter."
"A challenge?"
"Yup. I've got the flyer right here."
"Hmmm... interestin'," the pigtailed boy murmured.
"I hope you think so, and that you decide to compete."
"I probably will."
"You will? Cool! I'll see you there!"
"Fine by me."
"Bye then."
"Bye..."
Genma looked to his son as the other boy left. "You know son, this might be an opportunity."
"I've thought of that too," Ranma replied, glancing over at his slaves. A challenge meant a prize, and a prize meant some sort of money. With that he could outfit the three girls in stuff they'd need, like clothing that would stand up to wear and tear, packs to carry supplies and shoes or boots that wouldn't wear out too fast.
"Then you won't mind entering it."
"Already said I would."
"Good," his father commented. "Then all that's left is to sign you up."
"I guess we should go then," he agreed, and led his slaves along as the group headed out to the place where the challenge was being held, which turned out to be a:
(Posted Wed, 18 Aug 2004 20:11)
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