Ep 13. A Tear In A Girl-Delinquent's Eye? The End Of The Martial Arts Rythmic Gymnastics Challenge

In Ranma 1/2 season 1 episode 13 entitled "A Tear In A Girl-Delinquent's Eye? The End Of The Martial Arts Rythmic Gymnastics Challenge," the episode begins with Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo's martial arts rhythmic gymnastics team participating in a competition against a rival school. The two teams are neck and neck, but Ranma and Akane are determined to win.

As the competition progresses, a girl from the rival school catches Ranma's eye. Her name is Kodachi Kuno and she is known as the "Black Rose." She is also a skilled athlete and gymnast, mesmerizing the audience with her moves. However, Ranma soon realizes that Kodachi is not as innocent as she seems when she causes Akane to fall and injure herself.

Determined to get revenge for her friend's injury, Ranma challenges Kodachi to a one-on-one competition. The stakes are high as both competitors must perform while balancing on bamboo poles over a pool of water. The tension builds as Ranma and Kodachi compete, but ultimately it is Ranma who emerges victorious.

As Ranma celebrates her victory, Kodachi kidnaps Akane, leaving Ranma shocked and angry. She sets out to rescue her friend, leading to a dramatic showdown between Ranma and Kodachi.

In the end, the true motives behind Kodachi's actions are revealed, and Ranma learns that not everything is as it seems. The episode ends with the girls returning to their school, both teams having learned valuable lessons about sportsmanship and friendship.