"Gods, these are actually getting annoying." Ranma said as he cut down another goblin. After that first battle, things had gone much smoother. They were prepared for the attacks, and soon became quite skilled at them. In just a few days, they'd improved more than they had in the past few months.

"Yeah, every few miles, another group jumps out." Ryoga grumbled. They'd already had to make new weapons as the first ones had broken long ago. They also kept at least one spare on them during each battle.

"Stupid shoddy piece of junk!" Ryoko swore as her's broke in half in one of the goo creatures. These were small blue piles of, well, goo. When they'd first seen them, with another bunch of goblins, they'd not thought them a problem. But the teens quickly found that despite their innocent, or at least non-threatening, look that the goos nonetheless hurt if they managed to get you.

Grabbing her second lance, which had been strapped to her back, Ryoko met the last few monsters and dealt with them easily.

"Now I remember why I hated monsters." Ranko grumbled.

"They were so -boring- to deal with." Ryoko finished.

"Well, I guess I can't blame you guys. Even I don't feel sorry for them." Akane said, straightening up.

"At least Kuno had the ability to adapt." Ranma grumbled. "These guys just charge right at you, no subtlety involved."

"Kinda like the way a certain tomboy used to fight." Ryoga commented.

"Ryoga no BAKA!" *Wham!* "Don't call me that." Akane snapped, flipping her hair back over her shoulder.

"Unn..cuuute..."

"Ryoga -really- needs to stop hanging around Ranma" Ryoko grumbled.

"Where'd the panda run off to this time?" Ranma asked, looking around. In answer, said panda came sliding down from a nearby tree.

"Coward..." Ryoko said under her breath, though she really couldn't blame him. He wasn't as adaptable as the others, being pretty much set in his ways, and fighting monsters was definitely different from a human opponent. Besides, it wasn't like he could lie his way around them.

[I have good news!] the panda signed.

"Yeah? What?"

[While you took care of the little pests, I risked my life and limb climbing to the very top of the trees!]

"...Get on with it." Ranko muttered disgustedly.

[I saw, not far away, Juubun!] he signed dramatically, though how a panda can hold a sign dramatically is beyond me.

"Great!" Ranma said, brightening. "I can't wait to see mom! I wonder what she's like..."

"Me too! I hope she likes me..." Ranko said, getting a little nervous.

"Don't worry," Ryoko said, grinning toothily at her, "she'll like ya!"

"Let's get going, then. It's getting late." Akane said, glancing up at the sky.

"I bet I can beat you there, Nii-san!" Ranko said from halfway down the trail.

"Hey! No fair!" Ranma yelled, speeding up to try and catch her.

"I think we'll just walk." Ryoga said, glancing at the distant dust-trails. The two girls and one panda nodded in agreement.

* * *

"Is this really it?"

"Yes."

"...You're sure?"

"Just go!"

"...What if she's not home?"

"Ranma..."

"...What if she moved away?"

"Ranko..."

"...What if..."

"GET GOING!!!" Ryoga and Ryoko yelled at the hesitating teens.

"May I help you?" a voice asked. In the doorway, a woman stood, her reddish brown hair pinned up in an intricate hairstyle, dressed in a kimono.

"Mom?" Ranma asked, hesitantly.

The woman's eye's widened. "Ranma?"

At his nod, Ranma wondered if she knew how to teleport. She was crushing the life out of him before he could blink, and he gasped for air while Ranko looked jealously on.

"Mom...can't...breathe!" he struggled.

"Oh my Ranma! You've finally come back to me! I thought I'd never see you again when those awful monsters started appearing!" Nodoka sobbed on her son's shoulder, ignoring his pleas.

"Nodoka." The sound of her name coming from a familiar voice made her look up, loosening her grip a little so Ranma could gasp in a few much needed breaths.

"Genma." Nodoka flew to him and repeated her sobbing greeting.

"Mom, I'd like you to meet someone." Ranma said nervously when she'd released her husband.

"Oh, I sorry, dear. Why don't you come in. Bring your friends as well." Nodoka said, flustered, and tried to regain some of her composure as she led them inside.

She bustled around, directing them where to put their things. She told them to sit down at the table, and hurried into the kitchen, coming out a moment later with a tray of tea. Before long, everyone was sipping gladly at the steaming beverage, packs and shoes stored away by the door. Putting her teacup down, Nodoka finally turned to her son.

"Okay, son, I realize we have a lot of catching up to do, but would you like to introduce me to your friends first?" she asked, glancing curiously around. Her gaze lingered a bit on Ranko, making the girl twitch nervously.

"Well, first this is my friend Akane Tendou. We were staying at her house for a bit before we decided to come here." Ranma said. Nodoka looked interestedly at the dark-haired girl, and smiled warmly at her.

"Nice to meet you." Akane said, giving Nodoka a seated bow.

"This is my old friend Ryoga Hibiki and his twin Ryoko Hibiki." The two also gave Nodoka a little seated bow.

"My! You do look alike!" Nodoka commented, glancing at the matching outfits. She then turned her attention to the last person at the table, the girl who was dressed exactly like her son and bore a remarkable resemblance to him as well.

"And this...this is Ranko Saotome, my twin sister." Ranma said, holding his breath.

"...What do you mean, 'my twin sister'" Nodoka said, no longer smiling.

Taking a deep breath, Ranma began explaining his trip to China. When he'd finished, there was a moment of silence.

Nodoka stood up abruptly and said, "Ranko, Ryoko, could I speak with you?"

Standing up as well, the two followed her while the ones at the table exchanged worried glances.

Nodoka took the girls out into the backyard. There, they walked along the garden, not speaking.

Finally, Nodoka said, "Ranko, do you want me to be your mother?"

Startled by the abrupt question, Ranko took a minute to think about her answer.

"I...I do. I'd love to have Ranma as a brother officially, but if you don't want me to stay, I understand." she added hastily, looking at the ground.

"I didn't say that. Ryoko, how do you feel about this?"

"Ryoga's my brother." she answered firmly. "Ranko is more of a friend now than anything else." Ryoko said, glancing sideways at the girl.

"I see." Nodoka said. It was obvious Ryoko knew what she wanted, but Ranko seemed rather lost. Thinking a little more, Nodoka finally said, "Well, Ranko! I've always wanted a daughter, so I guess welcome to the family." She gave the girl a slightly strained smile, but a warm one nonetheless.

For a minute, Ranko didn't quite understand what had been said. She just stared at Nodoka, mind racing. Shaking the numbness from her mind, she broke into a radiant smile and rushed into Nodoka's arms.

"Thanks, Mom!"

* * *

"Husband, dear. A word with you." Nodoka said icily when they came back in. Genma gulped and followed his wife out of the room.

"What happened?" Ranma began anxiously, but was cut off at a wave from the girls who were pressed against the door Nodoka and Genma had just gone through. The others crowded around the door as well. On the other side, a furious argument was going on.

"I can't believe you, husband! First you take my only child away from me for ten years, then you bring home another child! If it wasn't for the fact Ranko needed a family I'd..."

"No-chan, please..."

"Don't you No-chan me! You even made her dress like Ranma to try and convince me! I can't believe you..."

"They explained about Jusenkyou!"

"Like I'd believe that! It was just some stupid excuse to cover your sorry self! Imagine, trying to convince me of such a silly curse! Cold water indeed."

"It IS true, No-chan. I myself was cursed, if you need proof tha...growf!" The sound of a dropped pail rang out. For a moment there was perfect silence.

"...Well, at least you weren't unfaithful." came Nodoka's calm voice once again. Then the sound of drawn steel could be heard. "But to take our son there in the first place! Were you going to hide from me forever if he hadn't gotten cured?!"

There was an unmistakable sound of heavy footfalls, and the five teens quickly dove back to the table. A moment later Genma-panda came crashing through the door again, closely followed by Nodoka with a drawn katana. Not noticing the wide-eyed teens, the pair crashed through the front door and disappeared down the street.

"...She wouldn't..." Ryoga began.

"...I hope not..." Ranma replied nervously. Akane stared at the door with a large sweat drop on her head.

Ranma turned back to the two girls, he said eagerly, "What happened? What'd she say?" Blinking, Ranko tore her eyes off the door her new mother disappeared through and looked at him.

"Well..."

* * *

Later that night, the five teens, a subdued Genma, and a cool Nodoka sat around the table. Ranko and Ranma kept glancing nervously at their mother, while Nodoka contented herself with glaring at her husband. Finally Nodoka tore her eyes from her husband to look at two of the girls.

"Ranko, Ryoko, first I must apologize for not believing your story." she said, gravely.

"Oh, that's okay. It is a little hard to believe at first." Ryoko said, laughing nervously. Ranko just fidgeted worriedly.

"Yes, well. That does not excuse me from acting so rudely." Nodoka said. "I must apologize for not acting like proper host as well. It's been so long since I've had so much company over. And when those monsters started appearing, I feared I'd never see my family again."

"You don't need to worry. Those monsters aren't any trouble at all." Ranma said, a little pompously. Nodoka shot him a disapproving look.

"Son, be that as it may, I don't like the thought of you out with those things lurking around."

"Yeah, and don't forget the first fight." Ryoko said, smirking at him. He scowled back, but smiled a minute later.

"I wasn't the one who fell asleep on watch, now was I?" he said slyly. Ryoko opened her mouth to retort, but closed it again, still angry at herself for that.

"Well, you don't need to worry about them here." Nodoka said, diverting Ryoga who was just about to pound Ranma for the jib. How dare Ranma say something like that to -his- sister?

"Hang on," Akane interrupted. "Have the monsters attacked the city yet?"

"Yes, but only once." Nodoka answered with a grim smile. "It seems more people then let on know how to use weapons. None of the monsters have attacked us after that first time. We're just careful not to go out into the woods anymore unless in groups."

"...Why are they appearing again?" Ryoko asked rhetorically.

"If I didn't know better, I'd say the Brood were rising again. The last time there were monsters was during the Dragon wars." Nodoka said thoughtfully. The five teens winced as one.

"I don't think it's the Brood's fault, mom." Ranma said quietly. Both Genma and Nodoka looked at him curiously.

"Well, whatever the reason, I'm glad your back home, dear." Nodoka said, smiling again at Ranma, then at Ranko as well. They smiled warmly back.

"Mom, um, pops told us something earlier that's been buggin' me." Ranko said nervously. When Nodoka looked at her expectantly, she continued. "He said somethin' about a seppukku contract for Ranma." she mumbled. At the metion of suicide, Genma attempted to dive through the floor to get away, but Nodoka merely blinked.

"What? Oh, that." Nodoka said, getting up and leaving the room. A moment later she returned with an old piece of paper. On it, they could just make out the scrawl that read supposedly 'Genma', and next to it a small handprint.

"I'd almost forgotten about it. Of course I'd never have gone through with it. It was just to frighten husband dear." she explained, handing it to Ranma. He read it over curiously, and blanched a bit.

"Thank god I have a sensible mother." he muttered as he passed it around.

"It's late, dears. I'm going to make dinner in a bit. Why don't you settle yourselves in? The guestrooms are upstairs, so go ahead." Nodoka said as she sat down again.

"Yes Mom!" Ranma and Ranko chorused as they leapt to their feet. The others quickly followed as well, leaving Genma and Nodoka alone.

"Welcome home, husband dear." Nodoka said warmly, and gave Genma what had been coming to him. A big kiss. Well, maybe he didn't deserve it, but who cares?

* * *

"Your mom's really nice." Akane said as they trooped upstairs.

"Yeah, and she's got a big house." Ryoko commented as they came into the fairly large hallway.

"Who goes where?" Ranko asked as they came to the first door.

"We girls can all bunk together in here." Akane said as they peered inside one of the empty rooms. It was a large room with two beds, a couch, and other assorted furniture.

"Alright, Ryoga can crash in my room then." Ranma said, and he and Ryoga dumped their packs in the room just across the hall. They spent a good hour settling in and cleaning up before Nodoka's voice floated up the stairs.

"Dinner!" she called as she set a steaming plate on the table. Genma had warned her to make a lot of food, so she'd made several more dishes than she'd first intended. If it was one thing her husband was good at, it was judging how much food would be needed.

She glanced at the stairs as a loud crashing was heard. All five teens had pretty much leapt for the stairs from where ever they'd last been, and had, predictably, collided with each other on the way down. Even Akane had joined the charge, and now lay in a tangle with the rest.

"Hmm, maybe for once husband dear was wrong." Nodoka muttered to herself. "I should have made more food."

* * *

"Husband dear."

"Um...Yes No-chan?"

"I trust you're to blame for this?"

"I, uh, don't know what you're talking about."

"I did not expect my table to be a battle ground..."

"Well, it's good training."

"I see. Ranma, pass the soy sauce."

* * *

"Ah, I love summer vacation." Akane said contentedly the next day. She was outside, lounging around with Ryoko and Ranko. The boys were sparring nearby, though being careful not to destroy the garden.

"This is great!" Ranma said as he landed behind them.

"Wha's that?" Ranko said lazily, opening one eye to regard him.

"All that fighting with those monsters musta made us better. I never could jump that high before!" Ryoga said excitedly as he too landed nearby.

"Really?" Akane asked, interested. "Can I spar? I want to see if I improved too."

"Yeah, c'mon. You two coming?" Ranma said as he looked down at the other two.

"Alright." Ryoko said with a yawn. She got to her feet and turned to help Ranko up. "We'll still beat the pants offa you. Girls are the best."

"Not likely." Ryoga snorted contemptuously.

"Yeah. Girls are too weak." Ranma said, smirking. "Couldn't hurt a fly, ya know?"

"Better take that back before I make you eat those words!" Ranko warned, getting into a stance, though grinning at her brother.

"You wish! ANYTHING GOES!" he replied. And poor Nodoka's garden didn't look quite as nice and neat, despite the teen's efforts to avoid it. Some of the flowers were merely wind blown from the passing martial artist, but those random trenches and craters, as well as the several scorch marks sorta took away from the beauty of it.

Nodoka was inside, thankfully unaware of the havoc being rought upon her property, putting the finishing touches on the soup she was serving with the meal.

"Lunch!" she called, and turned around to put the soup on the table. She nearly dropped it in surprise, as all six people looked innocently back at her, even the panda. She was sure they hadn't been there a moment ago.

"Well, I'm glad you're prompt." she said as she quickly regained her composure. Setting the soup down, she then enjoyed a nice meal despite the food wars going on across the table. Finally, everyone was satisfied, and the dishes were quickly put away. They retired to the living room, and Genma took the opportunity to drop the bombshell.

"No-chan, I'd like you to meet your future daughter-in-law."

Akane's face went white while Ranma stiffened angrily in the chair he'd just sat down in. The other three glared daggers at the man, but he pretended not to notice. Nodoka blinked from her husband to Ranma to the fuming Akane.

"What's this? Have you proposed to Akane, Ranma?" she asked, confused.

"No, I didn't." Ranma said rather more forceful than he meant to. The stupid panda just HAD to bring it up, didn't he.

"Then what is this about?" Nodoka asked, turning to her husband.

"It's a matter of family honor." Genma said solemnly. He proceeded to explain the arrangement to Nodoka, whose face showed no emotion what so ever.

"Did you agree to this, Akane?" Nodoka asked.

"No, I was picked by my sisters, actually." Akane said bitterly.

"And what of you, Ranma?" Nodoka asked.

"Where should I start." Ranma muttered. "First I'm not told of the arrangement until we get to the house." he said, ticking off the points on his finger as he explained. "Then one of the girls I was supposed to marry insults Ranko," Akane winced, "and though I forgave her, it wasn't a good first impression. Then instead of at least being able to get to know the girls, one is shoved on me without either of us agreeing. So, no mom, I don't want the engagement, and neither I think does Akane."

Nodoka took a moment to digest this, then spoke firmly.

"I then consider the engagement void--"

"What?!" Genma yelled. "Nodoka! It's a matter of family honor that Ranma marry one of the Tendou girls!"

"Husband, I will tell you my reasons it you will just sit down and be QUIET!" Nodoka said, losing her temper for a moment. He shrank back, glancing nervously at the wrapped bundle at her side. At first Ranma had wondered why she always carried around the katana, but now he knew.

Taking a few deep breaths, she continued. "My first reason is because the decision was never asked for my approval. I was never told about this, and don't think it is a good idea.

"Secondly," she said loudly over the sputtering Genma, "I can probably guess correctly that the promise was made when you were both roaring drunk, and not thinking clearly."

"Like he thinks at all?" Ranko muttered just loud enough to be heard, but Nodoka didn't reprimand her.

"The last reason is the main reason." Nodoka continued seriously. "Over the years, many people have stopped by my house, asking about my son. Each claimed Genma sold Ranma in one way or another, usually an engagement in exchange for food. Some rice, a fish, and two pickles? Sound familiar, Genma dear?" she asked venomously to Genma.

"Heh, well, I...I don't rightly remember...yeah...don't remember." Genma said, acutely aware of the glares of everyone in the room.

"Oyaji..." Ranma began, rising to his feet.

"Son, before you pound the panda, let me finish." Nodoka commanded. Flushing, Ranma sat down, still glaring at Genma. Nodding, Nodoka continued, "But it was one visit that really changed my mind. This girl and her father had their income and honor taken by my husband. She and Ranma had become good friends, and then Genma ran off, leaving the girl behind after he'd promised the family he'd take her with him. The girl was crushed, and for a while she thought she'd lost all honor. When she came by, she was dressed as a boy, having given up her femininity over this."

"Hang on," Ranma interrupted. "I don't remember being friends with any girl. There was only..." but Nodoka held up her hand.

"Let me finish. I paid back the man for the dowry Genma stole, and convinced him to drop the idea of the engagement. I offered to help him restart his life, and he moved here to start his business again. His daughter visits me often, and I've been helping her with school and such." Genma was looking around for a convenient glass of water, having realized who Nodoka was talking about, but none was at hand.

"In fact, she's coming over today." Nodoka said, smiling venomously at her husband. As if on cue, there was a knock at the door.

"Auntie Nodoka?" came the cry of a fairly low-pitched female voice.

"I'm in here!" Nodoka called back. A girl with long brown hair tied in a ponytail came in the door and stopped at the sight of so many people.

"Oh! I'm sorry, Auntie Nodoka. I didn't realize you had guests." the girl said in embarrassment. "I just came over from the restaurant." she said, dusting at her clothes which gave off little clouds of flour.

She was dressed in a peculiar fashion; a short blue robe of sorts, and black leggings. Her hair was tied back in a ponytail by a white ribbon. Ranma felt he should recognize the outfit, at least, if not the girl. And the giant spatula he saw on her back was very familiar...

"NANI!?! UCCHAN?" he screeched, flinging himself backwards in surprise. She looked at him, and recognition crossed her face.

"Ranchan?"

"YOU'RE A GIRL?!" And the room rang with Ukyou's face fault.

* * *

"You really never knew?" Ranko sniggered.

"Shut up."

"I mean, I knew you were dense, but...you didn't know?"

"Shut up."

"Even Ryoga..."

"SHUT UP!" Ranma yelled, tired of Ranko's baiting.

"Ranma! Don't yell at your sister!" came Nodoka's stern voice.

"Then tell her to stop!"

"Ranko, stop baiting your brother!" Nodoka said obediently.

"Oh, all right." Ranko said, and went off to sulk. Ukyou looked after her curiously.

"You know, Ranma, I don't remember your sister. You say she's your twin?"

"*sigh* It's a long story, Ucchan."

"Well, I'm willing to listen. I haven't seen you since we were kids, so everything will be a long story." she said, smiling.

"Yeah, well, if I'd a known what pops was up to..." Ranma said. He had many many MANY reasons to hate, despise, and loathe Genma, and Ranma was coming VERY close to losing what little patience he had with the man.

"Oh, don't worry about it. One thing I learned is sometimes its best to drop the past and go on." Ukyou said, brushing back a strand of hair that escaped her ponytail.

"I'm just glad you gave up the idea of the engagement. Imagine gettin' engaged to your best friend." Ranma grumbled.

"Yeah, well, I'm too young to worry about that now. So, tell me about Ranko. Didn't she go on the training trip with you?"

"Hm, well, you can say she sort of jumped in on it." Ranma said, and proceeded to explain all about Jusenkyou, again. Maybe he should just make a recording of it?

When he finished, Ukyou stared at him for a minute, disbelieving.

"Man, if that's what your life is like, I'm just as glad I'm not engaged to you!" she finally said.

"Enough with the stupid engagements." Ranma said, annoyed.

"Yeah, alright. So let's hear the rest of your life before I give you mine." Ukyou said, glad to once again have a good friend to talk to.

* * *

Ranko went in search of something to do. It was so boring just sitting around. At least on the road you got to fight all the time, what with all the monsters. Glancing into the kitchen, Ranko saw Nodoka, Akane, and Ryoko talking while Genma sat nearby looking bored. No help there. Ranma and Ukyou were still talking on the porch. Where was Ryoga? She walked outside and looked around. Ryoga was lying on the ground, arms behind his head, looking up at the star filled sky. He turned to look at her as she walked up.

"Hey." he said.

"Hey. What'cha doin'?" Ranko asked, sitting down next to him.

"Just wondering if my parents are okay. I haven't seen them it a long time." he said, sitting up as well.

"Oh." She didn't know what to say. She didn't even remember her real parents, and Nodoka and Genma were right here.

"So, why're you out here? Ranma finally got tired of you buggin him?" Ryoga asked, glancing at the house.

"Yeah. But, he didn't know! He really didn't know!" Ranko said, giggling.

"Heh. Figures. He always was a bit dense." Ryoga said, chuckling as well.

"Ranma sure has a strange life." she said after a moment. "Multiple engagements, weird curses, and now this Brood stuff."

"Yeah, well, your not so normal yourself. Dead and reincarnated of sorts, on the run from a goddess." Ryoga said lightly.

"Heck, even you had a strange life, always lost like you used to be." Ranko said, giggling again.

"And we're all here in one place. You'd think at least we'd be spread around." he added, grinning.

"Hmmm, maybe. Anyways, I'm bored. Wanna spar?" she asked, standing up again.

"Sure." he said, getting up as well.

They sparred for a good hour before the others began to move around. Ranma and Ukyou went into the living room to talk with Ryoko and Akane. Genma snuck off to get something to eat. Nodoka decided to get to know her new daughter, and went looking around. Hearing fighting in the back yard, she went to the doorway, then stopped in shock.

Ranko and Ryoga were in midair, exchanging furious blows. They landed, and charged each other again. But the amazing show of skill was not what caught Nodoka's attention.

<Of course! Why didn't I see it before? They have the power! But that means...> Nodoka whirled around and went charging into the living room where the teens were still chatting. Startled, they looked up at her in confusion. She stared first at Ryoko, then slowly to Ranma.

"Mom?" Ranma asked, unnerved by her penetrating gaze.

"Oh. Sorry. I think...I think I'll go make dinner. You'll stay tonight, Ukyou-chan?" she said absently, still staring at Ranma. When Ukyou nodded hesitantly, she left for the kitchen.

"Weird." Akane muttered.

Just then, Ryoga and Ranko came stumbling into the room, distracting everyone from Nodoka's strange behavior.

"Jeez! What happened to you guys?" Ukyou said, startled.

"Sparring." Ranko said before she collapsed into an armchair.

"Sparring? Must be pretty good." Ukyou commented, watching Ryoga sink down to still cross-legged on the floor.

"Yeah, you could say that, couldn't you." Ryoga said smugly.

"Baka." Ryoko said, bopping him on the head with a mini-mallet.

"You've gotten good at that." Akane said a little proudly.

"Thanks. Your a good sensei!" Ryoko said, beaming at her. Akane flushed and looked away, embarrassed. Ukyou just stared at them, sweat drop on the back of her head. Were they -all- this weird?

Nodoka came bustling into the room again. She seemed to have regained her composure, which had been losing far too often lately. Maybe she should lock it up? ^_^

"You two," she said, pointing at Ranko and Ryoga, "go take a bath. Ranko, use the upstairs one, third door on the right. Ryoga, use the downstairs one, over there." The two nodded and left gladly enough. "You four," she said, pointing at the others, "come help me with dinner."

"Aw mom, do I have to?" Ranma complained. "Cooking is for girls." At the evil eye from every person left in the room, Ranma chuckled nervously. "Not...not that there's anything wrong with being a girl...heh heh, oh no...I think I'll shut up now."

"Smart move." came a chorus of four voices. Soon the house filled with the wonderful smell of a hearty meal.

* * *

"You okay?"

"Ooohhhh..."

"...at least no one else had to eat any..."

"Tummy...hurts..."

"Poor Ranko. Who knew someone could cook so lethally?"

"Ranma no BAKA!" *wham!*

"Hey! Ranma was just telling the truth! You can't cook!"

"Ryoga no BAKA!" *wham!*

"Tactless..."

"Are you implying anything?"

"Heh...no Akane! Not me, nope!"

"Where did you put that...stuff?"

"Oh, I gave it to Husband-dear. He ate it before he knew what it was."

"Go Auntie Nodoka! Stupid old man..."

"Stop...yelling..."

"Sorry Ranko."