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KISS THE GIRL
by MsChief
Summary: The Tendo sisters, Kasumi and Nabiki, come up with the perfect scheme to ensure happiness for their little sis. The goal: get Ranma to finally commit to Akane. The plan: shake things up with the help of Ken, a lady's man trained in the art of seduction.
Chapter 1. The plan is hatched
Closing the door to the youngest Tendo's bedroom, Kasumi couldn't help but sigh. Tear tracks down Akane's cheeks wrench her gentle heart. Sure, the girl acts tough in front of everyone else, hurling insults and turning out her ever trusty mallet. But when the evening sets in, the facade crumbles. All these fiancee hoopla, Ranma's nonchalant attitude towards their own engagement, coupled with Akane's growing realization that she's beginning to care deeply for the boy... these leave her curled up in bed on most nights, silent tears lulling her to sleep.
"Poor Akane" sighed Kasumi, looking down the tray she held.
"Ne, dear sister.." The voice was that of Nabiki, leaning against the opposite wall. "Seems like you're losing your touch." Taking a cookie and munching on it, she continued "Even you're famous cookies aren't able to coax Akane out of her predicament."
"It's so sad. They do care for each other..."
"We know that, but apparently these two don't," Nabiki remarked, finishing off the cookie. "Man, it's tiring enough just watching them... Akane must be pretty drained," she mumbled, barely covering the concern in her voice.
"Nabiki-chan," her elder sister chided with a knowing smile, "You're still a softy after all! Oh.. I just hope we can prod them along..."
"A shove would be more helpful. With Ranma's all-too-annoying Anything Goes machismo and Akane's stubborn pride, they'll be as old as Happy and Cologne before they hook up." Imagining Akane all wrinkled and using a mallet as a walking stick ready to whack a panty-raiding Ranma, Kasumi chuckled.
"Yep, that would be a funny sight! But we can't wait til that time comes, ne? That's why I have this brilliant plan!" Nabiki exclaimed with a wink, then motioned to her room. "Come along now sis, to our intelligence room!"
Once inside, Kasumi's attention was caught by a familiar-looking face being flashed on the computer monitor. The fact that it was a breathtakingly handsome one also helped. "Quite the hunk, isn't he?" smiled Nabiki. Kasumi nodded, "He looks familiar though.."
"That's because he's Ken Yamato. You know, little Ken from across the street? We all used to be playmates then, before his family left for the US," Nabiki explained.
"Ah yes, I remember all three of you raising such a ruckus as kids," Kasumi noted fondly.
"Well, I chanced upon him in one of those 'old friends' websites and I got to chat with him. Apparently, he's coming back to Nerima for a short vacation, before he goes on to further his training."
"Oh, that's good for him. What will he be training in?," inquired Kasumi.
"Something perfect for our mission," the younger Tendo said, eyes twinkling. "You see, I found out that our Ken-san is trained and is rising through the ranks of 'Kiss the Girls' martial arts..."
Kasumi's ears perked at the phrase. "'Kiss the Girls'? Is it..?"
"Yes, the very one. See here in one of dad's scrolls..," Nabiki handed them over to her sister, who read the inscription aloud: "Kiss the Girls martial arts. This ancient discipline is based on the principle of seduction. Basically, followers of this art use their skills in wooing the women of their enemies, to learn valuable information about the latter. Ultimately, with a powerful secret technique, the ladies are enticed into leaving their partners fallen and distraught. It is in this manner that great men have been defeated at the hands of the members of this feared group."
"Oh my, they do seem formidable. But we wouldn't want a 'fallen and distraught' Ranma right? Nor have Akane 'enticed to leave' him?," Kasumi stated thoughtfully.
"We wouldn't and relax, they won't," assured Nabiki. "I explained everything to Ken and he's willing to modify the technique, just enough to push the right buttons in Ranma. So he'll just be giving Akane what I'd like to call a 'fiancee makeover'; you know, some work-up to make her feel good and believe in herself more. While leading Ranma to believe that he's got..."
"Some worthy competition, finally!" Kasumi said with a wry but still sweet smile.
"Hah! You're getting the hang of it... I must say I'm pleasantly surprised! So there's no need to worry, Ken is bound by his honor as a martial artist. Also, we'll be there to facilitate the process, and to guard our precious baby sister. So, whatcha think?"
"You seem to have worked out most of it really," Kasumi replied. "But we'll be needing a cover for Ken. Father and Mr. Saotome will most probably agree with our plan. But, and I'd hate to say this, they're as likely to mess it up. And Akane simply won't participate willingly in such a scheme. We need a convincing story for this to work.."
"Why, you're turning all business-like on me.. you're making me proud sis! As for the cover, Ken says he has it all figured out. He wants genuine surprise on our faces as well, so he'll let us in on it when he comes tomorrow," Nabiki explained but was cut short by Kasumi.
"Tomorrow?! Already!"
"Well, it's the perfect time really." Nabiki continued, "Kuno is away on a tournament, Ryoga got lost again and it takes him atleast two weeks to find his way back. Even Master Happosai is out of our hair for now since he's off to the beach; no hentai master can resist bikinis at this time of the year. So tomorrow's a good day to start.."
"Yes of course, BUT..," Kasumi said anxiously. The other Tendo waited with a raised brow, wondering what the big glitch was. "...But we'd run out of MISO!! Oh dear, and to think we'll be having a guest..."
And Nabiki fell over.
So, her sister's new-found deviousness still takes a backseat to her domestic duties. Well you'll just have to take what you can and thus righting herself up, Nabiki said assuringly, "We will overcome this.. miso obstacle, Kasumi-chan." Then linking arms with the elder Tendo, she announced: "For Akane and Ranma!"
"Hai!" Kasumi replied emphatically. And she went on, eyes shining with resolve, "Only the best miso!"
TBC. Pretty straightforward ne? But it will be a fun ride, just bear with me. And oh, kindly review :)