Distracted by Ranma scuffling with Gosunkugi, Akane gets a bone fracture during gym class and has to spend the next few days in Dr. Tofu's clinic. Everyone comes to visit her, with the exception of Ranma, inasmuch as being indecisive of what to say to her.

Gosunkugi sees a chance for a date with Akane when he obtains a set of magic paper dolls, capable of forcing someone to obey whatever command is written on them when they're stuck to the individual's back.