"Right," agreed Ranma.
"Not a fiancee?" Kasumi asked as if she were having trouble with the concept.
"Right," repeated Ranma.
"Oh," said Kasumi. "So why me? I'd think there are others who would be better at coming up with a suitable wish."
"Akane would just get mad or something," said Ranma. "Nabiki would sell me out to the highest bidder. My father would probably use it to fix his hair or turn me into a robot. Your father would make some lame wish that'd just marry Akane and me off without us having any say at all. Happosai would wish for something perverted. Cologne or Shampoo would have me married to Shampoo in a heartbeat. Doctor Tofu went off to practice medicine in Pararakalese..."
Kasumi nodded. "Oh. I see."
"I figured you had a good chance to do it without me getting married or something and maybe solving a problem or two," said Ranma.
"I see," said Kasumi, crossing off "I wish Akane and Ranma would get married right now" from her potential replies. If he actually trusted her to try to do the right thing - then she should phrase it more carefully.
Kasumi was not the brightest of the Tendos, nor was she any wiser. She was one of the better intentioned people of Nerima but as was revealed repeatedly in the later part of the manga - her elevator didn't quite reach the top.
After a few moments consideration, Kasumi straightened. "I know. I wish "
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