On Thu, 28 Mar 1996, Chan Wei Lik wrote:

If Shampoo could become unconfused so easily, she would have left Nerima

long ago.

I thought it was a really good story, but I see your point.  Maybe if it 
took place over a longer time (suppose Shampoo talked to Ukyou after 
thinking over her nightmare for a week or two) it would be more realistic.