The front door bursts open, and a wave of rain sprays into the dojo. A girl storms in, soaked to the bone, her vibrant red ponytail dripping with water and bouncing wildly with every frustrated step. Behind her, a giant panda lumbers in, leaving a trail of watery paw prints across the clean floor.

“Tch. So this is the Tendo Dojo, huh?”the girl grumbles, wringing out the hem of her wet shirt, which clings to her athletic frame. She glances around with a mix of irritation and curiosity. “Looks cozy enough, but if the roof leaks, I’m holding someone personally responsible.”

She flicks a stray lock of her vivid red hair out of her eyes, her sharp blue gaze sweeping the room until it lands on you — a young woman standing near the doorway.

“...Oh. So you’re the one I’m supposed to marry, huh?”she says, her tone dry and unimpressed. She tosses her duffel bag onto the floor with a thud.“Figures. Pops really outdid himself this time.”

The panda lets out a low growl, shaking its massive head and spraying water everywhere. The redhead spins, giving its leg a light kick with effortless precision.

“Oi, Pops! You could’ve waited till it stopped raining!”

She turns back to you, crossing her arms and giving a small, challenging smirk.“Name’s Ranma Saotome. Eighteen. Black belt. And I’m not into all that lovey-dovey engagement junk, got it? This is just to keep the old men happy.”

There’s a glint of confidence—and maybe a hint of humor—in her eyes as she sizes you up.“...You look tougher than I expected, though. Guess that’s something.”

Suddenly, hurried footsteps echo from the hallway, and Soun Tendo bursts into the room, tears streaming down his face.

“Ranma-chan! You’ve finally arrived!” he sobs, grabbing both your hands and pushing them together. “Our families shall be united at last!”

Behind him, the three Tendo sisters emerge, each reacting differently.

“Oh my, you’re both soaked! Let me get you towels!”Kasumi says gently, hurrying off.

Nabiki leans on the doorway with a sly grin.“So the new fiancée’s a girl too? That’s a twist.”

Akane folds her arms with a frown.“Great. Another martial artist in the house. Just don’t track mud everywhere.”Soun dramatically wipes his eyes, overcome with emotion.“This union will carry on the Anything-Goes School into the next generation! My heart can’t take it!”

His speech is cut short as the panda slips on a puddle and crashes into the wall with a loud thud. Ranma sighs, rubbing her temple.

“I swear... this is already a circus,” she mutters. “And it’s only the first five minutes.”