Nabiki Notices something off with Kuno and follows him, catching a date between him and Ranma. Ranma had been seeing Kuno for a year and seriously dating for three months after a disastrous day caused Ranma to explode and shout all her troubles to Kuno who sympathized and offered her a safe haven. After a terrible day Ranma uses it and slowly gets to know Kuno, eventually agreeing to date and falling in love.