New home and suspicions

I really don't understand how I've arrived at this point in my life. No, not the Kunos you fool! Of course I know how I got there specifically! I'm talking in general... metaphorically... is that the right word? Whatever, you should get the point.

Ever since the incident with Akane... which I still don't understand, I've been losing good chunks of time. I'll wake up with Akane, and soon find I can't remember much if anything of the preceding day, perhaps more. Whatever is happening to me, Great grandmother must have taken notice and called me out. As I would expect of her, she knew more than I already cared to admit, and already had a plan, although I couldn't be given the full details.

I was to join Akane and go along with some vague treatment she had for this. While Great grandmother hadn't said it, I knew that treatment was going to be two things, awkward at best, and of a sexual nature. Of course! Still, Great grandmother had reassured me that Akane was invested in fixing things, and said that I should give her a great deal of latitude. Ugh, it already sounds bad, but what choice do I have?

I've been with Akane at least twice now, possibly more times I've forgotten about, and I don't even know why I feel this compulsion, and even less why it is with Akane as a man of all things! The frequency of these incidents is also very worrying, so I have little choice but to follow my Great grandmother's instructions.

On the very exciting side, Ranma was part of the arrangement. I was still debating if overall it was a win, but if nothing else, having at least a real chance at being with Ranma, I was confident it wasn't a loss. The only infuriating aspect is Ranma should have been my first, but Akane had stolen that! Sadly, that could not be changed.

The restaurant was now closed till its next owner took over, and I was at the Kunos, having arrived in the evening after our last day open, carrying with me a bag a luggage. Akane greeted me at the front entrance and guided me to the wing she was now frequenting. I'd been here before, but always departed quickly, so had little chance to take it in. Akane took me to a sparely furnished room with little more than a cushion to sleep on and dresser. Not exactly fitting with the setting of a mansion, but then again it was no worse than what I had at the restaurant so I didn't complain. In fact, since it was mine alone, it was a bit of an improvement since I shared my room with Great grandmother previously.

"Why don't you get your stuff stored? I have to go talk with Kodachi," Akane said and quickly rushed off.

Keeping things here to the Kunos is clearly meant to keep it secret from the family. I wonder if Ranma even knows? I somehow doubt it. Still, Great grandmother was very confident that Ranma would accept this. I wonder why?

Come to think of it, what is going on with the Kunos? Kodachi never got along with Akane before, yet now they're friendly? That's very weird. And, now that I think on it, it isn't the only weirdness either. Mousse was strangely detached about this whole thing, almost as if he wasn't aware. I really expected him to be his usual obsessive self, but it is like his mind was perpetually elsewhere. Maybe that was Great grandmother's doing, but now I wonder if it was actually Akane's somehow.

Whatever! I can figure that out later. I'm stuck here now till... whatever this is, is dealt with.

I quickly finished putting my clothes away and decided to familiarize myself with the area. It wasn't long before I found a very... interesting room. I'd seen it before, to be honest, on my last awakening, but I had left so quickly that I really didn't have time to truly appreciate it. Now, I could take it all in and it was definitely something that needed discussion.

Akane returned to find me waiting for her there, and entered with a smile, but I could tell she was a bit nervous. "What this?" I asked.

Akane thought for a moment then replied. "Kodachi's and my playroom," she said plainly.

"Kodachi... playroom..." I repeated, looking around once again. Okay, so more than friends then... when did this happen?! Actually, never mind that, I have a decent idea what this is all for. "You really is pervert girl," I said openly.

Akane sniffed. "Maybe, but not like you can lay any claims to normality, especially now."

I glared at her, but sadly she was right.

"Okay, Shampoo, I'm going to level with you, we have a time problem," Akane said, gaining my full attention. "I have every available instant nannichuan packet in Tokyo, and even still we can't make it to the next shipment if we keep needing to use it once a week."

Is that truly how frequent it is? I guess so. I nodded in understanding.

"So, we can't waste time here, and we need to try various things to extend that time. The best option would be for you to not need to be with my male self at all," she explained.

I understood immediately what she was hinting at. Great, so I suppose that means not only will I be sleeping with her as a man, but as a woman too. I suppose it isn't any worse, but still rubs me the wrong way.

"I'll let you get used to the new place first, though, but we'll start trying things soon, okay?"

I sighed. If it truly was weekly, which I had little reason to doubt, then it wouldn't be long. "Fine."

"Great... ****, stop snooping and get out here!" Akane called out, and Kodachi suddenly darted into view.

****? Okay... I don't know how to take that. Although, given this room's contents, I probably shouldn't be that surprised.

Akane gestured to Kodachi with a smile. "She'll serve you everything you need. If she gets out of line at all, simply tell me."

I looked to the gymnast who was looking at me in an odd way, almost like she was surprised, but not by the command, but instead surprise at just who she was looking at. After a second she snapped to and bowed slightly to me, "Of... course, Mistress."

"Good. I'll see about getting you a television or something in here for some entertainment. Might be a bit though as the cabling isn't setup for it."

I nodded, still giving Kodachi a look trying to puzzle out what she was thinking.

"Great, so you two get along. I have to head home," Akane said and gave her farewell before leaving.

After she left I approached Kodachi who was a bit nervous. "****?" I asked.

"Uh... yes, that is what she calls me... in private of course... usually." I frowned. "She also told me to allow you to call me that as well."

"Me?" I asked. I mean whatever, not like I respected this girl, but was she really okay with that?

"Yes. She said even her pet is above her ****."

I nodded. Honestly, I think I will do without the weird naming.

"Is there anything you need?" she asked quickly and I shook my head. "Very well. I will return to my room then," she said and departed.

I turned around to do likewise before stopping. Wait... pet?