You're in my head

What if that moment in China, Ranma really never did say "I love you" out loud. What if he'd thought it? And what if Akane can suddenly hear just those thoughts in her own head just as Ranma can hear hers? What if the Saotome foot-in-mouth syndrome can't take hold? What if Akane can see his intentions without misinterpretation? What if they can finally communicate?