It really is. Akane can imagine Ranma in girl form coming in for a chocolate sundae and winces at the sudden feeling of loss.

She wonders if he's trying to find this world. She wonders if he'll ever be able to.

If he can't ever reach this world, if she never goes back... will he give up eventually? Marry Ukyou and be very happy together?

She shakes her head. No. She's not going to think about that now. She's going to enjoy a nice ice cream dessert with her new best friend. Akane follows Connie inside and grabs a menu.