Ayeka hastily seized her undergarments, slipped them on, and then donned her kimono and other clothing articles. She used the shrink device to restore the shrunken Azaka and Kamidake. Not forgetting Ryoko, Ayeka lifted her one-inch rival to her face, enjoying the naked pirate's useless struggles.
"Indeed, Ryoko, what fun will Lord Tenchi find in a doll?" Ayeka taunted, laughing hysterically. She handed Ryoko to the custody of her guardians, and headed out of her room.
Ayeka made haste to Tenchi's room. She arrived at his door, and gave a polite knock.
"Yes, who is it - oh, hi Ayeka." Tenchi said, opening the door.
"May I come in?"
"Sure, you can..." Tenchi awkwardly replied, not sure what Ayeka was here for.
"Lord Tenchi..." Ayeka began. "You and I know we're destined for each other. The only thing stopping us is that dreaded Ryoko.
"Uhh..." Tenchi replied, typically confused at Ayeka's advances.
"But that wretch is no more!" Ayeka said, but saw the look of concern on Tenchi's face. "Not dead, though." She added hastily. "I found a device of Washu's that will keep her out of our relationship forever."
Tenchi looked dumbfounded, but decided to listen to Ayeka's proposals some more.
"This means we're free, Lord Tenchi!" Ayeka suddenly exclaimed. "We can finally pursue all of our romantic desires!"
Tenchi merely looked distracted. "But what did you do with Ryoko?"
"Never you mind, all that matters is that she's gone from us forever."
"Ayeka, tell me. What have you done with Ryoko?"
Ayeka looked away. How would Tenchi react? Would he be angry? Would he be dissapointed that Ayeka had to stoop to such tricks? Or would he be touched by Ayeka's dedication? "Whatever he thinks, I must be honest." She thought to herself, and spoke to Tenchi.
"It's a contraption of Washu's. It is able to reduce the size of anything, including people. Ryoko's an inch tall now, trapped in my room." Ayeka blushed out of shame, and again looked away from Tenchi.
Tenchi looked slightly angered. "Ayeka-" He started, but was cut short.
"She attacked me with it first, however. But she made a mistake, and I used it to switch our roles around."
Tenchi's look of anger faded. "But we can't keep her like this. You must return her to normal." He said, rather solemnly. Ayeka nodded.
"But she will most definately attack me! Even with Azaka and Kamidake there, I fear for myself!" Ayeka said.
"Then I'll go with you. I'll make sure she doesn't harm you."
Admitting defeat, Ayeka nodded again. They set off toward Ayeka's room. Arriving there, they found...