The Ghost Cat resides within the large bell he wears around his neck. He is perpetually in search of a fiancée and possesses a smaller version of his bell. Whoever holds this smaller bell becomes his intended.
Initially, Shampoo has the smaller bell but refuses to have anything to do with the Ghost Cat. Upon discovering that Ranma is her fiancé, the Ghost Cat decides to haunt Ranma instead.
Given Ranma's intense fear of cats, he reverts to using his Cat-fu on the Ghost Cat. Eventually, the Ghost Cat realizes he cannot match Ranma and opts to look for a fiancée elsewhere.
Maomolin returns on New Year's Eve 1991 to claim Shampoo as his bride. He takes her to the Cat Temple and seals her inside. Once she leaves, she immediately transforms into her cat form. Only a kiss from Ranma can break the spell, which will become permanent after the 108 New Year's bells toll.
