A review by garnetofeden
Fruits Basket, Vol. 19 by Natsuki Takaya

4.0

Spoiler

I have to admit I don't really understand why Tohru has this fear that by loving Kyo she is somehow dishonoring her mother's memory. Shigure gives a dark analysis of the Zodiac and the cat's place in it. Kyo meets with Tohru's grandfather and learns that Tohru speaks in an unusual fashion because her father spoke that way (her formal speech is not apparent in the English translation). The way Tohru and Kyo hug through the sheet is cute, but I wondered if a sheet would really be enough to prevent his transformation?

Strange quote from Yuki: "Is that what it's like to be a son in between his mother and her new boyfriend?"

It's nice to see how much growth Ayame experienced from a teenager, and I thought it was nice that the story of his romance with Mine got worked in.

It's sad about Momiji's unrequited feelings for Tohru! I think they would have been so cute together. It's too bad I can't find any decent fanfiction pairing them.

The relationship between Yuki and Machi continues to develop. Apparently there's a connection between Kakeru's girlfriend and Tohru. I guess his girlfriend's dad also died in the accident that killed Tohru's mom. He might have been the driver? I'm not entirely sure why Tohru and Kakeru met at that time though. It was really funny that he told Komaki that Yuki was a girl though.

Last finished 10/15/2011. Rating reviewed 12/27/2022.