Interesting and good story. A sequel or oneshot would be nice.

Wow. I actually guessed right. But then discarded because I did not know he was in Ranma's class and you never mentioned him (ie IGNORED him like everyone does -- SNEAKY!).

It's Gosunkugi, isn't it. I'm sure of it.

It can't be Ryoga, because he's more of a 'friend' and has too much honor to use something as cowardly as a gun.
It can't be Kuno, because he's into traditional items...he might play dirty now and then, but he wouldn't use a gun.
Principal Kuno only wants to shave Ranma's head, not really 'hurt' him...he doesn't have a motive, either, for Ranma's death.
Soun and Genma wouldn't use a gun, and they want the schools joined. They have no motive.
Shampoo is violent, but doesn't want Ranma dead. Same with Cologne.
Happosai likes to torment Ranma and enjoys his female side...his perversion is too great for him to attempt murder.
It's obviously none of the characters looking into it (Ukyou, Akane, Nodoka).
I thought it might be Nabiki, but she has more to lose than gain if she was the one. Plus, she respects Tofu since I believe she's aware of Tofu's love for her sister, and wouldn't shoot at him.

Thus, the only one left with no martial arts honor and some serious problems with what's acceptable or not, that has a motive, is Gosunkugi.

Um, just one thing to point out at this point...it's "through", not "thru". The word "thru" isn't really a 'word'...it's the abbreviated version of "through" only used in texting and instant messaging (or other internet speak).

Hah! I knew it! In all honesty, it was only natural for me to think of Gosunkugi as the culprit. For one, among the people in Nerima who would want to really harm Ranma, only Gosunkugi would think of using a gun. :)

Anyway, this was certainly entertaining, and I do look forward to see what you have in store as your next project.

Megatyrant out.

wow... who woulda thought it'd be Gosunkugi! I really liked this story and you've given me inspiration! Thank you for writing this! =D

Wow, that was the best Ranma-fanfiction I read for years!
Top from the beginning to the (good) end, really great!
Priceless the statesments of Mousse and Kuno.
Well done, brown phantom!

Aw... You killed the ending like takahashi does. So much more could have been done both with the romantic and suspenseful side. I guess in order to get a story to my likely I'll have to bother with writing my own. Well good luck any way, and thank you for bothering to listen to me.

this story was a great one ^-^ i'm glad that i was able to read it! (:

Sigh, that was quite short. Sorry, to me it was a bit anti-climatic since I did put Gosunkugi as one of the suspects early on. Its not just that though, I feel that as soon as you exposed Gosunkugi, you pretty much rushed through Ranma's life as though you were in a hurry to finish the chapter and story.

In my opinion, instead of exposing the mystery in a third person perspective, you should have had Shampoo, in her broken japanese, actually explain how she came to her conclusion. That will be more interesting, even funny considering her speech. The rest of the characters (including our dear culprit Gosunkugi), could also have the chance to question and fill in the pieces of the puzzle. This is what normally happens in the Enid Blyton mystery novels. (yes, I used to read them when I was younger)

Anyway, that's just my opinion, I would have liked more talking and less third person perspective. Or even a couple of chapters showing Ranma's recovery and eventual proposal to Akane. But then, this is a mystery, not a romance so I respect that.

Overall, you've written an entertaining story. Again, I applaud your fair treatment of most of the Ranma characters save the Kunos, Genma and Soun. It was refreshing that someone wrote Shampoo with a brain for once.

Take care man and God bless ya.

very nice

Oh. *slaps forehead* How simplistic of me. Smoothly done. This story does deserve a sequel.

Ha Ha! Another case closed for SuperLardBucket: P.I.

Book 'em Danno!

In any case, the end seemed rushed, but ah well. It was still a good read. Believe me. I don't think there's a single person who read this that doesn't want a sequel. You have real talent as a mystery writer

Son of a bitch. I could of sworn it was going to be Taro. I can't believe I forgot about Gosunkugi. I actually like him and I forgot about him. Also about those dark revenge fics. They rarely work out for Ranma 1/2. Mainly becuase it is so out of character for everyone that it stop being believeable. Also the writers can never really make them seem more than Angstfest for Ranma and asshole out of the rest of the cast. On a completly unrelated matter Angstfest sounds like a Emo music concert.

Certainly, you have my interest.

I wish Genma would.. I have nothing foul enough to be his fate.

I must admit, I even got the twisted idea Kasumi had done it to save his life from.. his life.

I await the next chapter with interest.

I definitely should have waited for one more chapter to be posted before reading your story.

I'm thinking Kiima or one of the Phoenix. White feathers, canteen filled with possible hot water so as to change from human form to Phoenix form for quick getaway. And Kiima's human form looks like Akane so that might explain where the rumor that Akane did it came from.

Other then that, I like the story so far so keep up the good work.