Quest for the Hidden Spring

 is the 78th chapter of the manga and the first chapter of the Japanese Nanniichuan Arc.

Ryoga arrives in Furinkan hoping to ask Akane out for the first time. When he runs into her, he can't summon the courage to ask her, and misses his chance. Ranma meets up with him, and Ryoga explains that he won't be seeing P-chan ever again.

Cast in Order of Appearance

 * Ryoga Hibiki (human)
 * Happosai
 * Akane Tendo
 * Ranma Saotome (female)
 * Ryoga Hibiki (P-chan)
 * Ranma Saotome (male)
 * Soun Tendo
 * Genma Saotome (panda)

Trivia

 * This story arc forms the primary basis for the plot to the live action special.