Synopsis

Nodoka's visit is brief, and Ranma learns she intends to return home shortly. He resolves to show her his true self, not as Ranko. Genma, however, cautions him and repeatedly attempts to dissuade him. When a burst water main sends Nodoka careening through the air, Ranma catches her, and in that moment, she glimpses her son before losing consciousness. Upon awakening, she sees Ranko and dismisses the entire event as a dream. She remarks to Ranma that he seemed remarkably masculine in her dream. R