Lesbian Shard Shampoo - Love to Hate, Hate to Love

Unending BE - episode 764644

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Oh wow, this brooch was so pretty! Shampoo held up the gleaming jade stone. “Thank you Great-Grandmother!”

Colgone chuckled, “No problem Shampoo.” Seeing her so enthusiastic about jewelry was cute.

Shampoo pinned the brooch to the front of her collar… and felt a sudden jolt run through her body. But the moment passed. How strange. Well, no matter, this jewel looked great on her!

Of course, Shampoo had no idea that she was wearing the legendary Reversal Jewel. Which when worn in the upside down position turned love into hate!

But nobody, not even the ancient magicians who made the artifact, could imagine out how the magic gemstone interacted with the freshly awoken fragment inside of her.

The following day, Shampoo was out on a morning delivery. Now, the route she was taking was one Shampoo knew well. It intersected with the quickest route to Furinkan High. Where Ranma, her future husband by ancient law went.

But Shampoo wasn’t thinking about Ranma, in fact thoughts of him had barely crossed her mind since she put on the brooch. Instead she found herself thinking a fair bit more about the people around him. Akane Tendo, most importantly. But also that Ukyo girl.

Why were any of them really sticking with him? Honestly Shampoo suddenly found herself unable to think of why she’d want to marry Ranma, rather than had to marry him.

Hell, the only person who wanted to marry Ranma without any social obligation to do so was Kodachi, and Shampoo knew crazy when she saw it. Maybe she should meet up with one of the girls and see if they have anything-

Thud.

“Hmm?” Shampoo had finished her delivery and was heading back when she landed her bike on the fence. She seemed to have hit something.

“Ranma!?” A familiar female voice said. Shampoo looked down from the fence. Ah-ha! It was Akane.

“Nihao Akane!” Shampoo jumped off her bike, landing in front of the girl. “How morning?”

Akane stepped back, a little surprised. “Err… I have to go to school?” Right. She was wearing that rather plain school uniform. It was honestly kind of sad that she was stuck in those clothes. Shampoo knew Akane had a fairly wide wardrobe, and could look great when she really wanted to. As it was she did her best with what she got, which was admittedly still good.

Shampoo was glad she had finished school. “Right, school.” Shampoo had an idea, “Want ride?”

Her expression changes from confusion to suspicion. “What? Why are you offering me a ride to school?”

“Get there faster?” Shampoo said.

That didn’t help, “Look I don’t know what you’re up to but-”

“Gah! Why do you keep landing on me!” Shampoo’s bike landed next to her. Right. Shampoo forgot, wherever Akane was…

“I mean, you do notice me right? Are you doing it on purpose?” Ranma was there.

“Shampoo no see Ranma.” She admitted, “Maybe Ranma walk on sidewalk like normal person and Shampoo not hit.”

“You say that like you don’t ride this bike of yours up there!” Ranma said.

Yes, but it called sidewalk. Not sidecycle." Shampoo shrugged, and there was a brief moment of groaning between the other two “Anyway, Shampoo talking to Akane. Rude to interrupt.”

“Eh?” This jolted both of them. “Wait a minute!” Ranma said, “Why you offering Akane a ride? Why not me?”

“Oh I’m sure you want to ride along with her then?” Akane growled.

Shampoo’s eyes narrowed. “Ranma want to get to school faster?” She said, stopping the fight before it could start.

“Err… I guess. Running a little late.” Ranma admitted.

Shampoo stood behind Ranma, “OK! Shampoo help.” She crouched low, took a deep breath… and threw out the strongest uppercut she could. “Go fly there stupid boy!”

“Waaaaahhhhhh!!!” Ranma’s voice faded as he sailed through the air in the general direction of Furinkan High.

Shampoo picked up her bike, “Akane want ride now?”

Akane gave Shampoo a wide eyed stare.

“Oh Shampoo really let Akane ride bike.” Shampoo said, giving Akane an honest smile.

“Wh-what was that about?” Akane said.

“Akane live with Ranma, no? Shampoo get tired of his stuff today.” Shampoo shrugged, "He too too cocky for own good. Think best man and fighter in world just cause some girls like him and can throw punch." She brushed back a lock of hair, mounting her bike. “Get on!”

Still in shock, Akane obeyed. Shampoo had leaned forward, giving Akane most of the seat on the bike. She wrapped her arms around Shampoo’s waist, pressing up against her back. Shampoo had to admit, it felt kind of nice being held like this.

“Hold on tight!” Shampoo announced, before biking at full speed to Furinkan High.

Akane sat down in her seat. Sure enough, Ranma was already there, a bit of rubble still in his hair. Thanks to Shampoo she had arrived herself several minutes early rather than barely on time or late.

Ranma eye-lined her, “You take her up on that offer?”

Akane felt her face redden. The ride had been fast, oddly exhilarating. Shampoo had laughed as they rode, simply enjoying the speed. Akane, having never done anything like that before, had gripped the other girl's waist tighter. Then there had been the offer once she had dropped Akane off at the gates.

“Come to Cat Cafe after school, get to know each other better!”

“Yeah. She really did just take me to school…” Akane said, “You do something to tick her off?”

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“Ranma she was clearly really mad at you.” Akane said. “I mean, she’s never just ignored you and then… er… uppercutted you to school.”

“Why would she be all buddy buddy with you than? She hates you you know.” Ranma said.

Akane frowned, “Don’t say things like that!”

“What? She does. I mean, she wants to marry me for a dumb reason and you’re in her way about that. Shampoo’s not super complicated. If you’re an obstacle to what she wants she breaks you down.”

Something about Ranma’s dismissal of Shampoo ticked Akane off. “Well if she hates me so much why doe she want to hang out with me after school?”

Ranma’s eyebrows shot up. “OK yeah she’s definitely planning something now. You’re not taking up that offer right?”

“Why shouldn’t I?” Akane felt her hackles rising. “I can handle myself and maybe Shampoo just wants to make friends? Not everything revolves around you Ranma.”

“What other reason would she want to spend time with you?!” Ranma’s voice began to rise.

“Oh, I dunno. Maybe she’s lonely? She’s in a strange land and I’m one of the only girls she can relate to a bit?” Akane said, “I mean, I know you’re all about being a big manly macho fighter but when was the last time you thought about how us girls feel about it?”

“Man you’re just making excuses! Do not go over to Shampoo!”

Oh that was it. “What makes you think I’m going to listen to you? I’m heading straight to the Cat Cafe now!”

“Then I’m going with you! Somebody’s gotta make sure she doesn’t brainwash you or something!” Ranma shouted.

“Ahem.”

“What!?” Both turned to the source of the sound.

“Saotome, Tendo, buckets.” The homeroom teacher said, class having started five minutes ago.

Come the afternoon, the lunch rush had ended and Shampoo was sweeping. A rush was never much of a challenge for her, effortly tossing bowls of ramen to every table perfectly. Downtime was a time to relax, and mediate. But today Shampoo felt a little nervous for some reason.

She really shouldn’t be hoping Akane showed up. Shampoo knew she had plenty of reasons to dislike and distrust her, so throwing up an olive branch at this stage would probably not be accepted. Still Shampoo let out a sigh at the pleasant thoughts of getting to know her a little better. Maybe they’d even be able to-

“Shampoo?”

Ah! It couldn’t be! “Akane!” In a flash she was at the doors. “You came!” Oh, she was still in the uniform. So she had headed here straight from school? A bit of a pity.

“Well, uh, yeah I owe you from giving me a ride.” Akane said. It was a good enough reason as any! “So, uh… what do you want to do?”

A freeze, “Err…” Shampoo kicked herself. “Shampoo... No know. Not think Akane come.” She tapped the broom against the ground. “...shopping?”

“...shopping?” Akane said. Not bothering to hide her incredulousness.

“Yes. Akane look way better out of school uniform, Shampoo get Akane nice new outfit!” Shampoo clapped her hands together.

“Y-you don’t have to do anything like that!” Akane said, “I mean, I don’t want to have you spend any money on my account.”

“Huh? It money.” Shampoo shrugged, “Money for spending.”

“But.. don’t you have to worry about-”

“What? Great-Grandmother run restaurant to keep busy with Shampoo. Shampoo family loaded.” Shampoo tugged at her blouse, “This real silk not cheap.”

“W-what?” Akane said.

“Akane think. Opening restaurant as fast as Great-Grandmother did take much money, no?” Shampoo said, “So no worry about new outfit.”

Akane was blushing now, and looked really cute. “Err..”

“What kind of outfit?” Shampoo felt her mood plummet, because now in front of her and between Akane was Ranma.

“What Ranma doing here?” Shampoo felt her voice harden, her eyes narrow. “Shampoo no invite.” Why was he here? Shampoo didn’t want to see him. See that smug face. On that blocky ugly body. Why was he here? Why couldn’t he be nicer? Why couldn’t he return her feelings? Why was he a nasty and arrogant boy!?

Why wasn’t he that cute and confident girl!?

“Ah. Shampoo understand.” Shampoo said suddenly, interrupting Ranma. He had been starting some argument with Akane. “Shampoo finally get it.”

“Err, get what?” Ranma asked, stepping back from the chill Shampoo’s gaze.

“Shampoo tired of this. Shampoo will not pretend to love Ranma because of stupid law!” She shotued.

“Eh?”

“Shampoo hate stupid boy Ranma! Hate stupid boys! Perverted ugly stupid boys!” Shampoo slapped Ranma, “Hate Ranma,” Another slap “Hate Mousse,” another slap, “Hate all perverted boys who stare at Shampoo when making deliveries!” Slap! “Hate! Hate! Hate!” Shampoo’s hand began to blur, slapping Ranma in the face dozens of times in the space of a handful of seconds, before stopping, reeling back, and hitting him in the chest with a roundhouse kick. This sent Ranma flying through the air, through the wall across the sidewalk from the Cat Cafe, and off into the distance.

Akane was standing a short distance away, her arms in a warding gesture. “Ah… Shampoo…?”

Shampoo lowered her stance, let out a heavy sigh… and instantly brightened up. “Ah that perfect!”

“...huh?” Akane asked, before Shampoo grabbed both her hands and leaned in close.

“Shampoo feel too too good! Finally let emotions out. Want to go shopping now?”

Akane looked at Shampoo’s hands, then back up to a pure joyful smile. “Uh…”

A frown, “Oh. Akane no want to?” She said, sniffling a little. “Shampoo understand... “ She sighed, stepping away, “Shampoo leave Akane alone. No have reason to be with now. Great Grandmother probably close Cat Cafe and take Shampoo back to China if no marry Ranma.”

And that started the guilt. Shampoo was clearly in a desperate situation right now, and needed more than anything a friend! “N-no! I’ll go out with you! We can get some new clothes and go have some fun!”

And bam! Out came the smiles and sunshine again. “Really?” Akane had to admit Shampoo looked really cute. “Oh Shampoo so happy!” With that Akane experienced for the first time a full fledged hug from Shampoo. Oh wow, no wonder Ranma could never get out of these.

As Shampoo dragged Akane out of the Cat Cafe, Cologne stepped out of the shadows. “That affect… Shampoo must be wearing the Reversal Jewel!” Still, a moment's thought made her frown. Shampoo had gone much farther than was normal. Unless she loved not just Ranma,but also Mousse, and every single man that had ever ogled her she should not have loudly proclaimed her hatred towards all of them.

Well, maybe it was just some projection from the twisted emotional mess that occurred with so much love was turned into hate. But her sudden interest in gaining Akane’s friendship was strange. After all, the jewel merely turned love into hate, not hate or some other negative feelings into love. Of course, it could just be that Shampoo had always been interested in befriending Akane but her feelings for Ranma prevented that. Either way, Cologne should observe, see how the situation goes and if need be get that jewelry off Shampoo before she ruined having any chance whatsoever of marrying Ranma.

If Cologne had known about the fragment of divinity inside her great granddaughter, she probably would have been a little more worried about future marriage prospects.

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Tritan

Fri Dec 01 06:59:35 2017

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