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Fruits Basket ch.121

January 5, 2006 | 118 Comments

Fruits Basket: Chapter 121

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I realised that it's been a while since I wrote anything Furuba related. As I've mentioned before, I lost my interest in the series a few months ago and unfortunately, I haven't completely regained that interest. I just thought that lately the storyline has become a bit boring although I can't exactly pinpoint the problem. I think it's mostly because the series changed its focus from the everyday life theme to shocking revelations after revelations. I think the strength of Furuba lies in its character interactions and the small moments shared by those characters. This chapter seems to mark the return of this kind of interaction. Having said that, this is not a sign that I'm going to continue doing this on a permanent basis. I'm just going to feature whatever chapter I think is interesting from time to time just like other manga that I cover. Anyway, the focus this time is on the confrontation between Tohru and Akito, which I think suggests that the series is coming to a close very soon.

Previously on Furuba: Tohru confessed to Kyou that she likes him but Kyou told her that she knew nothing about him. He then started to tell her that he could have save her mother back then but chose not to because doing so would have revealed his transformation secret. Kyou then told Tohru that he never meant to fall in love with her and never expected her to love him back before running away from her. Yuki who saw the last bit of their conversation promised Tohru to bring Kyou back. Unfortunately this gave a knife-holding Akito the opportunity to approach Tohru. This chapter begins with Tohru thinking that even though it was sad that Kyou couldn't save her mother, she thinks that back then the way his eyes look was far sadder. At the same time, she's rather surprised to see Akito holding a knife whilst telling her that the end is coming. Akito then asks Tohru if she will throw and leave everything behind.

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At the same time, Yuki runs into Shigure, who apparently smells like a stinky alcohol. Shigure explains that he just went drinking with a friend called Satsuka Nakama. Yuki can't believe that Shigure has been drinking until this kind of hour (presumably late). He thinks that as a guardian, Shigure should be more responsible. He, however, remembers his mission and quickly tells Shigure that he doesn't care what he does and asks Shigure if he knows where "That idiot" went. Shigure quickly realises that Yuki is talking about Kyou but he tells Yuki that unfortunately he hasn't seen Kyou. Yuki becomes panic upon hearing this and wonders if Kyou went into another direction. Upon seeing Yuki's behaviour, Shigure wonders what Kyou has done this time around. Yuki tells Shigure that he does not know the exact detail but "That idiot" has made Tohru cried. Back to Tohru, she thinks how she feels as if she's been left behind.

At the same time, Akito is now asking Tohru if she is happy that she's won. Not only Tohru has taken away her position and made her an outsider, everyone also likes her. Akito thinks that Tohru must feel good about all of these. Upon hearing this, Tohru thinks that being left behind feels sad and that now she sees the true Akito. Meanwhile, Akito continues spewing her venom and tells Tohru that she hates her. She hates Tohru for destroying her world and yet manages to maintain that 'clean' image. Akito thinks Tohru is the dirtiest of them all. Instead of being afraid, however, Tohru approaches Akito and tells her that all of these times, Akito has always been here. Akito is shocked to hear this and manages to use her knife to swipe Tohru's arm. She orders Tohru not to get any closer because Tohru makes her feel sick. At the same time, Tohru realises that she's been thinking only about herself and feels ashamed about it.

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Tohru tells Akito that she thinks Akito has always been sad and yet she has maintained a strong facade right from the start. Ever since her birth, Akito has always been 'special'. The line has been drawn as such that Akito will be located on top of everyone else instead of within the circle. Tohru, however, thinks that being treated this way is similar to being left behind. She also realises that Akito wants eternal and unchanging world because to wish otherwise is a scary thing. This seems to strike a nerve in Akito, leading her to slap Tohru and tell the girl to shut up. Akito basically doesn't want Tohru to deceive her. Tohru, however, continues to speak and tells Akito that she agrees with Akito's words that she is indeed 'dirty'. Tohru admits that even though she tries to put a stop to Akito's 'Unchanging' wish, the truth is she herself at one point wished for an unchanging feelings, referring to her love for her mother.

Tohru then cries and quietly tells her mother that she now has found someone that she loves, referring to Kyou. She thinks that if living means changing oneself then she feels that it is some form of cruel tenderness. Even though she's really afraid, even though Kyou said that the entire thing was disillusion, Tohru admits that she loves Kyou. Even if her love may not be reciprocated, Tohru realises that she doesn't want to wait any longer. With that in mind, she quietly tells her mother that she's leaving. Tohru then tells Akito that feelings can't be bound and she believes that Akito must have realised it somewhat. This is why it always feels scary, sad, difficult, and lonely. Upon hearing this, however, Akito remembers some of the people who have left her. She freaks out and runs away from Tohru, telling her that she doesn't want that kind of world. Akito is afraid of living in a world where strangers exist and promises, bond, eternity are non-existent.

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Akito realises that in this kind of world, there is no guarantee that she'll be loved by someone. She can't live in a world surrounded by strangers. Upon hearing this, Tohru tells Akito that in that case, why doesn't Akito start with her? Tohru then extends her hand and tells Akito that her name is Honda Tohru and asks what is Akito's name since she wants to be Akito's friend. Akito at first rejects the offer and tells Tohru that she's lying. She thinks that Tohru will be annoyed when she cries or will become angry when she is stubborn. She thinks Tohru will become sick of her very quickly. But Tohru keeps offering her hand, and Akito eventually realises that she likes the idea of having Tohru as a company. Akito begins to offer her hand in return but before she can reach Tohru's hand, all of a sudden the ground where Tohru stands collapses, taking Tohru with it. The chapter ends with Akito looking shocked as Tohru lies lifeless on the ground.

Impression:

I think this chapter did a good job of making Akito easy to relate and feel sorry for. No one likes being lonely and Akito certainly believes that she won't be lonely if she can maintain this 'unbreakable bond' with her Juunishi members. But like Tohru said, nothing in this world is unchanging. There is no guarantee that a person will always love another. And I think despite Akito's insistence that the concept of the Juunishi works for her, the reality shows a very different result. The Juunishi are afraid of her but they are not necessarily care about her. This is why I find her change of heart in the end to be rather moving. And for it to end like that was a nice twist. Don't get me wrong, I think Akito is still a disturbed person in some ways. But I take this as a sign that she's willing to change. I wonder now if she'll tell the others that Tohru has an accident or if she'll go back to her old ways and simply feel satisfied about the incident.

Posted by Garten
Comments
January 5, 2006 | Yuki wrote:

Yes! Thank you for a furuba chapter! I have read about this elsewhere, and now I can get a better impression of what actually happend.
But, how can Akito act so nice?

January 5, 2006 | Melasonde wrote:

I still feel that Akito is still a character that I feel no sympathy for simply because she has tortured the other zodiac members way too much. Thanks for a great summary, and Kyo is an idiot.....I hope hecomes back to Tohru.

January 5, 2006 | Courtney wrote:

Please tell me theres more. That, thats not the end. I couldn't stand it if that was the end. Please don't let her just die. I thoguht this would happen,but I didn't wish it too. Up date soon please!!

January 5, 2006 | SHANIE wrote:

omg! wait! what volume is this? i've lost interest in furuba a year ago ^^;; mainly because i thought tohru might end up with yuki (and i hate yuki)... lol.. but now that i read your thing about tohru and kyou, i was like, OMG I HAVE TO CONTINUE READING THIS NOW! lol... so like, what volume is this?

January 5, 2006 | Alanga Ruku wrote:

It's in vol. 21....
which means theres only one more volume after this vol. It's sad that it's going to end at vol. 22. As for this chapter, I like it!
It got me back into Furuba! I read other forums about this chapter and alot of fans don't want Tohru to die. Am I alone in thinking the story won't move as much if she doesn't die. For the start of the story, I had a feeling that she would die in helping/getting involved with the Sohmas. Am I the only one that thought that?

January 5, 2006 | shine wrote:

Excellent summary. I'm surprised to find Furuba here again after such a long absence. Like many, I've also lost interest in the series especially with the recent volumes.

I feel that since the series is coming to a close, everything is happening haphazardly. Personally, the current character developments seem very empty and poor. The characters have taken such a turn where I no longer feel any attachment or sympathy for them, their feelings or their flaws. How disappointing Tohoru and Kyo's characters have become. I hope that changes in the next few chapters. That once endearing quality of the series has lost in the shadows.

Nevertheless, this chapter has regained a little bit of my interest in the series again and I'm glad. We get to see Tohoru regain some of her "selfless" qualities that made her so unique. Hopefully, as the end drawns closer, the quality of the story redeems the series and prevents it from ending in a pathetic thud.

Current chapter is 121 for vol. 21 (ch120-125). The series is speculated to end by vol. 23

January 5, 2006 | Alanga Ruku wrote:

No! Acutally The series is speculated to end by vol. 22

January 5, 2006 | mae wrote:

I lost interest in Furuba around after the 100 chapter or so for the same reasons. I only really 'kept up' with it through friends who were still interested and tell me at what point they were in the story. I think with this, it's finally picked up and soon the story will come to an end - I did think in the beginning with a curse like this, Tohru would have to die or something like that to break it.. but I also thought the story in the beginning seemed too comedic to really pull something like that off. Here's to waiting for the next chapter..

January 5, 2006 | shine wrote:

Ah my mistake. Yes it's actually 22 volumes. *sigh* the epic will end soon!

January 5, 2006 | Naddie wrote:

Wow, I've lost all interest in Furuba after the earlier chapters (up until the anime left off) because I couldn't find any scanslations, and at the time there are no such things as Tokyopop/Viz/Del Rey translated manga :P I'm surprised that I've missed out on a lot!

First of all, Akito is a SHE?! Ok, now I know i've missed a lot.

And yay for Tohru for recognizing her feelings :) I'm glad she'll end up with Kyou instead of Yuki, since Yuki was never my favourite. (Although his moments with Kyou are always funny - ahhh I've missed this.)

Maybe I'll pick up the manga again when I see them at the stores :D But I tell you these people are pretty slow in putting out those volumes...

January 6, 2006 | Ruki wrote:

one word for it: WOW!

January 6, 2006 | Alanga Ruku wrote:

Quote from "NaddieFirst of all, Akito is a SHE?! Ok, now I know i've missed a lot."

Tohru finds that out in vol. 17. If you don't mind spoilers I can update you or anyone else that would like be updated on the story.

January 6, 2006 | SHANIE wrote:

so this is in volume 21? i was searching on jpqueen.com, but they only have up to volume 18... hmm... i thought that was the latest volume... i missed a lot :(

January 6, 2006 | HoneyBee wrote:

Did Honda actually die from Akito?

January 6, 2006 | Alanga Ruku wrote:

"Did Honda died?"

We'll have to wait for the next chapter to come out.

"but they only have up to volume 18"

Vol. 18 is the current volume (book form) in Japan. In Hana To Yume magazine,they are up to chapter 121, which will be in Vol. 21, when the book form comes out.

January 6, 2006 | Garten wrote:

Everyone, please use a screen name when you post. Any post which doesn't have a screen name attached to it will be deleted from now on.

January 6, 2006 | Anna wrote:

That was a tense chapter. Please say you'll update next!! I want to know what happened to TOhru.

January 6, 2006 | >->BLACKBIRD-->(*_*) wrote:

Thank you very much for doing this summary on chapter 121.

January 6, 2006 | Naddie wrote:

Alanga Ruku, that would be awesome! I'd love to be updated with Furuba again. I think you should e-mail me though since others might not welcome spoilers :P (But then again, this summary is basically a spoiler... Oh, well, my e-mail addy is inserted :D)

January 6, 2006 | Furuba wrote:

OMG!!! I wanna read more! xD
so interesting, hehe. If Tohru dies... then that'd be really sad! So she must survive! *crosses fingers* lol
Can't believe Furuba is up to chapter 121 Oo
I'm only up to chapter 102 TT_TT
Can anyone send me a site where I can read more please? Dying to know what happens between 102 and 121 xD

January 6, 2006 | First Post wrote:

Hmm..wahh poor garten... you have annoying fangirls again

January 6, 2006 | suzumi wrote:

Akito's a GIRL!?!?!?!?!?!

January 7, 2006 | Kisa wrote:

Yes. Akito is a girl.

January 7, 2006 | SHANIE wrote:

ahh... so there are only 18 books out... :( man! but yeah, thank you so much for doing this summary and the scans and everything... be looking forward for the next chapter of FURUBA, IF you do the next chapter! it's okay if you don't (but hopefully, you will... lol) ^_^ ...anywaysss, i actually won't be sad at all if Tohru dies... it makes sense, if it's really necessary for her to die... but then again, i want Tohru and Kyou to end up happily ever after.. lol.. so yeah, thanks again ^_^

January 7, 2006 | tori wrote:

The series did hit a bit of a rut after the 100th chapter, as far as Tohru and Kyo go, but what those who stopped following really missed were some wonderful developments and changes in Yuki's character. The student council was possibly one of the sole redeeming factors.

January 7, 2006 | Yuki wrote:

It seems like Tohru has hit the ground already.

January 7, 2006 | Sashi wrote:

I still love this series so much, and I actually really like Akito. I think many people in some ways, can connect to her character. At least, at one point or another.

I remember reading a theory somewhere that Tohru would die, since Takaya-sensei tends to kill off the "Tohru-like" character. And seeing this, I think I agree. XD And it would lead to an interesting turn, if Tohru WERE to die. But I'm not a Tohru-hater, so this wouldn't please me at all. XD;

I really liked this chapter though, and I'm very excited for chapter 122. ^_^

-Sashi

January 8, 2006 | Stephanie wrote:

Thank you for putting this chapter. I was shocking when i read this. Is this final volume!?

January 8, 2006 | SHANIE wrote:

I have some questions ^^;; Sorry for the bother...

1.) How is Kyou related to Tohru's mum? I know he met her once, but how?
2.) How is it possible that Shigure slept with Ren? I thought only the girls from Juunishi can hug/touch the Juunishi boys?
3.) Are all the Soumas in the Juunishi close-related relatives? Because Haruhatsu and Rin as lovers bother me a lot ^^;; And same with Kisa and Hiro (it's incest, isn't it?)

January 8, 2006 | SHANIE wrote:

Another question... sorry for the bother, yet again ^^;; gomeeen.

4.) The Juunishi boys can "touch" Akito too? Without transforming to human form?! OMG~!

(sorry, I'm currently reading the scanlations of volume 17, and I'm in a suprise. LOL)

January 8, 2006 | co0kiesncr3me wrote:

Is it ok to answer some of the questions?

*spoiler starts*


1. Kyo met Kyoko one day and they became friends. Refer to chapter 119 or 118.

2. I HAVE NO IDEA. maybe being the mother of "God" or sleeping with the previous "God" makes you immune to hug/touch juunishi thingy

3. LOL i don't think they're first cousins, AT LEAST I HOPE NOT. The souma clan is pretty big. remember there is the outside village and the inside village, kana, hatori's ex-girlfriend is part of the souma clan too. Think of the Soumas like all the Chin, Chang, Chen, Wang, Wu's in the world.

4. Yeah again APPARENTLY akito/god is immune from the transforming thing. How else can SHE sleep with them.

*spoiler ends*

Thanks Garten for writing about this chapter, I haven't looked at it yet, waiting for the chinese chapter XP I'm glad that akito didn't kill Tohru, but i still don't really want her to die. Hopefully Akito won't go back to her own ways and think of Tohru falling as some comsic fate that does not allow her (akito) to have friends. I'm really looking forward to the end of furuba.

January 8, 2006 | StarGazerLily wrote:

I really hope Tohru's not dead... that would be a really depressing ending to something that at first appealed to everyone for its comedic aspect. But with it being so heavy as of late, I guess that it's not too much of a surprise. *Sigh* I just think that Tohru falling off of unstable ground is too much of an 'out of the blue' death for it to be suitable.

January 9, 2006 | Kaoru wrote:

I will help answer one of the questions.
2. If you look back at the chapter when Ren and shigure are talking in the comfort of Ren's room you see a small flashback in the corner of one of the pages where shigures hand is holding himself over Ren which involves no hugging.
But I find this one of the best chapters yet... I cannot wait until the next one on January 20th

January 9, 2006 | SHANIE wrote:

Thanks co0kiesncr3me for answering my questions. I DO hope that they're all not close-related relatives. That would just be SO weird ^^;; Sleeping/kissing cousins ^^;;;

January 9, 2006 | SHANIE wrote:

Kaoru: What chapter is that?

(LOL. I'm sorry, I just got back to reading FURUBA, and I'm bothering you all with questions). Currently on chapter 18. ^^;;

January 9, 2006 | Iscariot wrote:

>>3.) Are all the Soumas in the Juunishi close-related relatives? Because Haruhatsu and Rin as lovers bother me a lot ^^;; And same with Kisa and Hiro (it's incest, isn't it?)

IIRC all the Juunishi are first/second/third cousins and the like, with the exceptions of Ayame and Yuki, who are of course brothers. I'm curious if any fan's put together a Sohma family tree.

In most parts of the world (excluding the United States and including Japan) it is legal to marry or become romantically involved with one's cousin. It is not considered "incest" as it would be if one were involved with a parent or sibling, and the odds of producing a genetically "inferior" child are extremely low to non-existant.

Plus, as already mentioned, the Sohmas are an extremely large family. There's no reason to get jumpy over whether or not Haru/Rin or Hiro/Kisa is incest. The fact that the characters don't see anything wrong with it is a sign that their behavior is acceptable in their culture.

January 9, 2006 | kamiya wrote:

Thankyou soooooo much for your summary! I appreciate it greatly since i can't read Japanese. Thankyou thankyou!

January 10, 2006 | Daradee wrote:

Omigosh, please please please... I'm scared to death that Kyo and Yuki comes there, sees Tohru "dead" thinking Akito pushed her and then their going nuts and and they are going to end up doing something bad to Akito and and and... *shocked*

Thank.. you for this.. reply... n_;

January 10, 2006 | Oasis wrote:

Oh my god !!! Thanks for this summary !
In France we're only at vol.15, it's a pity !! I'm happy to see that Tohru ends up by telling Kyou she loves him...and speaks with Akito... but Oh my god don't let her die !! pleeease !!! And Akito is a SHE !! I think that it's too much emotions for me -_-...

I'm shocked just by thinking about the way this could end !! Only one vol. more after vol. 21 ... so I have to read 7 vol more before reaching the end.. and the truth !!!

~*~ Congratulations & Go on please !! ~*~

January 11, 2006 | KyoLover wrote:

OMG! Only vol. 12 is out where I am at! vol.13's comming out in April (on my b-day too!).
The whole Akito is a girl thing doesn't really matter to me because my friend told me he was (or she is) a girl before I even met her (but when we thought she was a guy). Sorry! Confusing!
I read too many spoilers! But thanks for writing all of them down!
Kyo is the hottest!

January 12, 2006 | Kittiwitti wrote:

i wish i could understand what the last part says when akito is in shock when tohru lays on the ground? can anyone translate it?

January 12, 2006 | Aniah wrote:

OMG! What volume is this? 21~ Wh-oa. And this is out on a magazine! Man, I wish I lived in Japan and actually understood Japanese so I could read! *daydreams about an alternate universe*

January 12, 2006 | strayghost wrote:

Um, usually how long does it take for a new chapter to come out? (Just cant wait for ch 122!!!)

January 12, 2006 | KyoLover wrote:

What do you guys think about Akito?
-Do you don't believe her?
-Do you think her "change of heart" is true?
I hope she realizes her faults and trys to change herself.

I too dream of being Japanese so I may read the mangas earlier and also apply to the magazines.

Oh, btw, which country is this site suppose to be from? All the people from different places is confusing me. Does this make sense to any of you?

January 13, 2006 | Paper Wind wrote:

Hello... I just read your translation/summary. Do you know when the next one will be coming our? Did you translate it from the magizine or the book?

January 14, 2006 | Black and Blue wrote:

I am so glad you decided to translate this chapter! I'm so happy indeed! And I am very impressed with your translations and the way you tell the story! I thank you for doing all of this. It is delightful, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading all of them. I really hope you continue translating the Furuba chapters, because I would love to continue reading them. It was very sad you didn't do Chapters 101 - 120, but I cannot complain. I am already very grateful.

Hope to read more! ^^

~ Black and Blue ~

January 14, 2006 | Kassie wrote:

I could kiss you right now...

I read the chapter summary for htis chapter on another site but it wasn't as clear as this...nor were their pictures provided! Thank you so much! >>;; Or is his dream going to come true?

January 14, 2006 | Black and Blue wrote:

Ah, forgot to say what I think about the whole Furuba series. I love it, it's my favourite manga series. So far, I have only been able to collect up to Volume 12, as it is only up to there that the series is translated into English so I can read it.

I myself love all the characters of Furuba, with the slightest exception of Akito and Shigure (and at first, both Rin and Hiro - their first impressions did not impress me, and I am ashamed to say at first, I was very judgemental, but I try not to be anymore). However, I am glad that this chapter finally shows that Akito too is subject to sadness. I do feel pity for her, I openly admit it. Though I disagree with everything she has done to the other Juunishi, and I feel for them. I want her to find her happiness too.

I can't believe Tohru just.... falls like that! A most terrible cliffhanger!

I can see how much the story seems to have progressed since your first translation, Chapter 89...? What I like so much about this series is how deep and meaningful everything is, and I think Takaya-sensei is brilliant indeed. My favourite things to read in Furuba are probably:

1) Scenes of interaction between Yuki, Kakeru and Kimi.
2) Machi and Yuki interaction! (Used to be a die-hard Tohru/Yuki fan, but obviously gave up on that.... So sad...).
3) Mayu, Hatori, Ayame and Shigure - anything about them is hilarious. And I like Hatori and Mayu together.
4) Haru and Yuki's small, quick, but meaningful conversations. Haru's wonderful!
5) Kureno and Arisa are great together, despite the nine-year age difference.

And I always enjoy the humourous parts. They make me laugh despite all the darkness surrounding the characters inside it. I adore Yuki, Haru, Ayame and Momiji, and admit I have never had much of a liking for Kyo (don't ask...), Shigure and Akito, but that makes it all the better. All the characters are all different. Unique, one of a kind, with different backgrounds, pasts, secrets and fears. They are individually different and special and I love how unique they each can be. I love learning more about them.

Gah! Oh look, I've rambled on for so long! I am terrible sorry! Hope I haven't written too much! -_- I'm an idiot!

Once again, hope to see more soon! ^^

~ Black and Blue ~

January 15, 2006 | sophie wrote:

OMG!! that was sooo sad... i hope tohru's ok.... well rin did get pushed off a building by akito and survived i guess that tohru will be ok...(BAXA!!) oh and CHAPTER 122 will be out on kagesai to yune JAN. 20 . 06.. T_T

January 15, 2006 | CrazyInsaneAnimgeFanGirl wrote:

~GASP~ A FURUBA CHAPTER! I already knew all the details, but I like hearing summaries from you. ^^ ~points at the final scene with Tohru offering her hand~ SEE!? That RIGHT there is why Tohru is my absolute favorite anime/manga heroine. Also, Y'know how the ground collapsed? It was a landslide. Perhaps chapter 1 was foreshadowing? Another thing someone else brought up on Yahoo! group about Furuba. There was a scene in this chapter at the Juunishi festival. Akito was sitting there alone watching everyone else have fun. Sound familiar? Tohru went through the same thing as a child, watching her classmates play Fruits Basket. So maybe that's part of the reason she's reached out to Akito. Because she understands what Akito's gone through. I'm not all that fond of Akito, but I think I'm softening up to her a little. This is a serious chapter, but I'm glad that there was a little bit of comedy between Shigure and Yuki. I'm also a bit mad at Kyou for running off. I still love him, tho'

January 15, 2006 | SnoFlurri wrote:

Yes! That's right! Volume 1 definitely forshadowed this! The landslide, the childhood thing... It's all fits! ~sigh~ Takaya's awesome.

I hope that Tohru's okay... Akito... I wonder how she will react? I bet the juunishi are going to blame her or something. But I've been thinking... if Tohru does get hurt, it will be a great oppurunity to see how much the Juunishi really love her and feel about her.

It'd be very interesting to see from them all, after all, Tohru is their life-saver pretty much.

I'll shut up now... Thanks for posting this!'

January 15, 2006 | ana wrote:

Hi!! How are you? I hope you're fine!
I'm brazilian. I don't understand everything, but somethings you wrote I understand.
Thank you for put this on the internet!!!! Thank you!!!
bye, kisses
* I'm sorry if I wrote something wrong.

January 16, 2006 | chocolate wrote:

thank you so much for putting up Fruits Basket Chpt. 121!

i really do hope that Tohru doesn't die...TT_TT

January 16, 2006 | kmn wrote:

Thank you so much for posting this chapter. I hope there is a good outcome for this... hopely. Don't give up Tohruuuu!! TT.TT

January 16, 2006 | Sugar cookie wrote:

Thank You sooo much for the awesome Summaries! I love the way u add a hint of yourself in them! it makes them more fun to read! ^.^ !

Wouldn't it have been great if Kyo had caught Tohru as she fell?! I would have been shocked and happy! But since she is layin motionless on the ground...im abt to cry! I dont think ill read furuba (the last volume)(lol) anymore, if tohru dies...cause it would probably be a sad ending....and if she does die, ill be very dissapointed in Kyo, cause he never got to be true to himself with tohru and tell her that he loves her....T_T

OMG i cant wait till u update!!!!

Thanx again!

January 16, 2006 | Mai-chan wrote:

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is the crappiest ending since Yuki-kun said he loved her!!! HANG ON TOHRU-CHAAAAAN!!! Good summary... however now I'm gonna be up all night developing scenarios for whats gonna happen.

Will Tohru-chan die? Live? What about Kyo-kun?! I am so pissed at him. DAMN YOU KYO-KUN! (I love you Kyo-kun... It written on my hand.... I

January 17, 2006 | F4ll3n_4w4y wrote:

so true!i hope he comes back!!if she dies then it'll really hurt him!and if she did there'll be a whole lot of crying!!but seriously!!!i love!!!!!! this couple!!!!hehe i love Tidus

January 17, 2006 | F4ll3n_4w4y wrote:

so true!i hope he comes back!!if she dies then it'll really hurt him!and if she did there'll be a whole lot of crying!!but seriously!!!i love!!!!!! this couple!!!!hehe i love Tidus and Yuna too!

January 17, 2006 | victoria wrote:

UGH, I hate Tohru. She's such a freaking guidance counselor. XD Tohru x Kyou is kind of emo-gross too... I dun even curr; I only read Furuba for YUKI! :D I love Yuki. I LOVE HIM.

Anyway, thank you for the chapter summary! Very well-written and in-depth, especially since you're not too into the series! Thanks again~

January 18, 2006 | Larisha wrote:

My gosh. And the Furuba world falls apart in a downward spiral of madness and death. Please update to 122! Atleast 12 so I can see what happens to Tohru! Even if I'm not exactly pro-Tohru.. Thats a bad way to go. And Akito must have a fourth curse or something, that makes everyone he semi-likes die. And I still say he because I first heard he and still haven't gotten it out of my head.

January 18, 2006 | pippin wrote:

thank you for posting a summary. it was well written, and the scans helped to see what was going on, so thank you.

January 18, 2006 | Motoko wrote:

Hi everybody! this isn't a place of mine, but I want to Talk about the chapter 122 (yes I know what happen), just for let things more interestings in this chapter we'll see the fist kiss of Tohru and Kyo! Tohru hit her head and fainted, Akito runs screaming that she is not moving and Yuki with Shigure heard this! Akito tells that she falled and is not moving and Shigure asks if is her falt, she answer negative but say that she hurted Kureno with a knife. Yuki call an ambulancy and Kyo returns to the house, He see Tohru and run to her, when he will touch her, Yuki tells him not to do it. If someone wants to know the complete summary of this chapter, write an e-mail to me! This is just a preview to let everybody curious! aoyama_motoko_kendo@yahoo.com.br

January 18, 2006 | Chiharu Tenigawa wrote:

That was soo cool! Is that really what happens in chapter 122?? If it is then i am definitly reading the next summaryy!!!

January 19, 2006 | Motoko wrote:

Yes this is what really will happen on the next chapter! If you want to see the scan of the kiss between Kyo and Tohru send an e-mail to me OK! I just have this scan of chapter 122!

January 19, 2006 | Madeleine wrote:

This is an interesting chapter, I can't wait 'till it comes out in English!
I'm happy that she likes Kyo and that she told him, but I HAVE to say this:

Oh, no!!!!! What happens to Tohru!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?
She can't die! :(

January 20, 2006 | Motoko wrote:

I know that Kureno is a handsome character, but... Who wanna know about him (Shigure tells on the end of the chapter that Kureno is fine) when tohru is more dead than alive? But I think Takaya will not do something like this, and like Dark Scheneider always says "the protagonist cannot die!"

January 21, 2006 | SHANIE wrote:

ARIGATOU Motoko-san for the summary of the next chapter and the scan you sent me!!! THANK YOU!

January 21, 2006 | ddacua956 wrote:

TT_TT i would like to see TT_TT it makes me sad ;_;

January 22, 2006 | amy wrote:

kyoru!!! when is chapter 123 coming out??

January 22, 2006 | sugar cookie wrote:

March 4 ... its a long wait until chapter 123

T_T

January 22, 2006 | Divan wrote:

Anyone know a place where I can read a review for chapter 122? Since I really want to know what happens next.

January 23, 2006 | Sakura wrote:

Go to
www.otakucorner.blogspot.com
for a review of chapter 122

January 23, 2006 | chocolate wrote:

thanks Sakura!

January 23, 2006 | Motoko wrote:

I got the whole scans of the chapter 122 so send a message to my msn (yahoo don't let me send this kind of things! Take a looooooooong time...)!!!!!!! It's aoyamamotokokendo@hotmail.com

January 23, 2006 | Divan wrote:

Thanks!

January 24, 2006 | chan wrote:

hey

January 24, 2006 | wrote:

thats disgusing!!!!!!! akito sleeps wit da somah boyz????? in america were only on vol 12, plz tell me more how do u find out that akitos a girl why does she sleep wit dem????? same goes 4 rin thats nasty

January 24, 2006 | NekoSuki wrote:

I've missed a bit of furuba since. Go Souma Kyo!! He's the best, I am glad he and Honda Tohru are a team, Souma Yuki never suited Tohru at all. Souma Yuki I think likes another girl called *spoiler starts* Machi Kuragi or something like that *spoiler starts* (student council thingy)

January 24, 2006 | yuyu wrote:

so awsome i cant wait its sure to be a happie ,amazing ending!!! i sorta feel bad 4 akito how can i read about akito bien a girl

January 24, 2006 | sadluvkyo wrote:

hi umm i really need 2 noe if tohru dies shes so kawaii with kyo and she bought happiness 2 every1 do u noe when the whole series ends?

January 25, 2006 | liz wrote:

this post has spoilers so don't read this if you don't want to....asome spoiler and i HAVE BIG NEWS i know what happens in the next chapter KYO AND TOHRU KISS NOT LYING go to this site http://www.shadow.randomfandom.com/ and click on summeris the scroll down till you see chap 122 then read about the whole chap its asome

January 25, 2006 | tsubasa wrote:

MOTOKO U R AWSOME

January 26, 2006 | chocolate wrote:

thanks liz! wow! i'm excited for the next chapter!!

January 26, 2006 | enireves wrote:

omg! she cant die!!!!!! i wanted her to end up with kyo ^^ that is... if she survives sob* update nxt chapter PLLEEEAAASSSEEE

January 26, 2006 | dany wrote:

no!! she can't die!! I mean, but... in the next chapter -spoiler start-- kyo kisses her! --spoiler ends- and that can't happen if she's dead, right???
nooo, she can't die!! it wouldn't be the same!!

January 27, 2006 | Jessica wrote:

TOHRU CAN'T DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought tohru was supposed to settle down with kyo,...... please,..........please.. let tohru live,.................

January 27, 2006 | danny the banana wrote:

I am a yellow banana!!!!!!

January 27, 2006 | Tiffa-chan wrote:

I'M GONNA DIE IF I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!! I know that a lot of you hate Akito but... think about her background. It's because of her sick mother. She's just scared of everything because of Ren. Stab ren! Akito shouldn't suffer so much and be so crazy because of her mother... I can't believe that a mother could be so cruel.

January 27, 2006 | Tiffa-chan wrote:

I don't want tohru to die. She's a good person (and the main character). But I have a theory. Maybe, Tohru is supposed to die for the curse to break. Maybe... if someone gives their life for the juunishi (an outsider) the curse will break. But... WAAH!!! It's so sad. It's like the manga I'm writing...

January 28, 2006 | frances wrote:

IS TOHRU REALLY DEAD!?!?!!?! IS THAT REALLY THE END OF FURUBA??????? GOD, PLEASE GET MORE TRANSLATIONS!!!!!!!!

January 30, 2006 | Jacqueline k wrote:

I NEVER thought that tohru will die!! so it' impossible(I'll pray for it!!!)pleaaase it can't be finished like this!!!

February 1, 2006 | Bluebird<< wrote:

gee i hope she doesn't die, i was actually hoping thta tohru would end up with yuki,,,guess not.,

February 1, 2006 | keropi wrote:

Yay kyo! doncha just love him...!

it was definately cruel to abandon tohru like that tho! is the anime good? coz i am thinking of buying the dvd box set. and i dont wanna waste $80 if it's bad! plz reply.

*~FrUiTs BaSkEt~*
~KYO #1~

February 1, 2006 | Kiyoko wrote:

I hope, Tohru IS dead... XD I hate she... But I love Kyou... XDD
Kyou is my favourite, he's mine.... *_*

February 10, 2006 | Motoko wrote:

How can you call yourself Kyoko if you hate Tohru? in the beginning I hated Tohru too..... But with the time I've learned to like her......

February 11, 2006 | Mahiru wrote:

Did Tohru die?! I really hope not. that Would be so sad . I want to read more.

February 16, 2006 | Maharu-sensai wrote:

the anime only goes up to vol. 8 in the manga, and kyo and tohru love each other, tohru doesn't die, and her and kyo kiss!

February 16, 2006 | Miss Kitty wrote:

This is so not true!Even I know that Kyo will come back to her in the 21,I still can't belive it.
Akito in a girl dress is cute.

February 17, 2006 | Yarnava wrote:

Thanks so much for putting this up! I understand how the whole disillusionment thing works with manga and anime... if it gets drawn out enough, eventually you get tired of the suspense and need a break. I just want to say I really appreciate your work scanning and summarizing, and from the number of posts this chapter has received, so do many others!
Thanks so much!
:D

February 17, 2006 | miroki wrote:

yeah so i saw a pic of kyo kissing tohru & i was like "woah". ahaha. i had found a summary of 122..but then i didn't know what the heck was going on... thank you for this 121 summary! it helped me greatly!

February 24, 2006 | elii wrote:

thank u so much for writing furuba chapter summaries! too bad u have decided to quit posting the chapters. but just wanted to say thank u so much.

February 24, 2006 | Tasha wrote:

Tohuru cant die!I dont think she does.
I wanted her to end up with Yuki.
I have some questions

1.Whats with that girl and Yuki he dosent like Tohuru anymore?

2.Why is Yuki looking for Kyo?

March 4, 2006 | Mewling wrote:

1) (What girl?) A while ago, Yuki decided his feelings for Tohru were more mother-son, and his romantic intrest is Machi (from volume nine...or ten, or something). So no Yuki and Tohru.

2) To find him.

*coughs* He made Tohru cry. (It's at the beginning, see?)


On another note, I was somewhat disappointed Tohru didn't die. It would have made an interesting ending. I've only a slight intrest in the series, but I'll read the end...

March 4, 2006 | Mewling wrote:

Oh, and Chuang Yi, a Singaporean publisher, has translated up to Volume 17 of Fruits Basket. However, I don't believe they sell outside South Asia and Australasia...

March 4, 2006 | isuzu wrote:

anyone has the 123th chapter scans? I'll love see them!

March 5, 2006 | Stacey wrote:

Thanks so much for these translations. You do a really great job and I'm glad you're back. I was sad to discover your site while you were on a break and check back every so often to see if you had come back. And you have! (I was so afraid you wouldn't >,<) So welcome back (even if this is late!) and thanks for more reviews on Fruits Basket. I love Furuba! I'm excited for the ending!!

March 7, 2006 | Michi wrote:

Wow, I am amazed how this chapter managed to garner so many responses even though this post dates back to January. I stopped reading Furuba back in volume 10 and basically did all the catching up in the past few days. For the 4 volumes following that I thought over and over how much I'd prefer to see it animated. Then I got to volumes 16-18 and you're right, it was revelation after revelation- I had a shock-o-rama weekend. I think the whole Shigure, Akito and Shigure, Ren relationship complicated things too much. Akito and Ren being mother and daughter at that too. The author established such a strong sense of "purity" and strength in this story that this subplot seems rather out of place. I was a little heartbroken to see this in Furuba yet it was exciting enough for me to continue.

Anyhow, I hope you'll posts Furuba summaries here and there leading up to its finale. I'm also one of those who hope the story will end with the same grace that it began with. Now if only there's a second season for the anime.

March 7, 2006 | Motoko wrote:

Hi everybody!!!! i'm here again! just to say that I got my whole scan of 123 and if someone want the scans send an e-mail to me!

March 7, 2006 | Misha wrote:

wow this chapter was so awsome i can't belive that Tohru told Kyo that she loved him and he leaves like that stupid kyo! but please i couldn't handel it if Tohru dies

March 8, 2006 | Miichan wrote:

Wow!! I can't believe they actually KISS!! Until recently I was only able to get scanslations up till Chapter 105 at http://www.thespectrum.net/manga.shtml#furuba
But this is amazing!! Thank you everyone for this info. I love all of the characters of Furuba. They really have changed and grown. I can't wait to see where they go from here!!

March 12, 2006 | #1Kyoloverforever wrote:

How sad! Hey, and whoever loves Kyo, he's mine! Back off! I can't wait until they come out with the story in English!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^.^ KYO IS MINE!!!!!!!!!! (and Yuki too)
>.<

March 16, 2006 | Hana-chan wrote:

Ooo.....really.......I wonder how Prince Yuki's
fanclub would do when they find out......
Kyo would probably go nuts when someone is stuck to him.....LOL

April 5, 2006 | StargazerBlue wrote:

Wow... so many spoilers...i'll add some more ^^
SPOILER STARTS
- momiji loves tohru as a WOMAN not a sister/mother figure
- yuki loves tohru as a sister/mother figure (they kinda switched sides...)
- HIRO AND MOMIJI'S CURSES ARE LIFTED
- tohru doesn't die...at least i dont think...i have to confirm this ^^
- AKITO DIES!!!!
-nah just messing with you :P
- ...and that's all i can think of...
SPOILER ENDS
well have fun readin it! and can anyone tell me where the site for the english fruits basket scanlation chapter 108-123 is? Im still serching in vaim for it >.< thanks ^^

April 6, 2006 | Krys wrote:

In my opinion, I agree with your summary Garten. Alot of people hate Akito because they don't realize how much she hurts inside. She treated the zodiac the way she did because she has never felt love herself and she wishes to belong and to not be lonely anymore. ica n realte to her alot, so I truly understand. I'm not abused, I was just betrayed and I couldn't trust anyone eitehr, just like Akito. i still suffer from that, but I'm slowly growing kinder and learning to trust people again, jsut like Akito. Don't misjudge her.

August 10, 2007 | luna wrote:

do u have the summary for chapters 119, 122, 132,133, and 134? i need them!

August 17, 2007 | alani_sama wrote:

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your telling me that Tohru actually dies! Why? Why tekaya-sensei? I really hate u? WAHHH HAAHAA. Dumb Kyou-kun You should have NEVER left her side not for a single minute. Oh by the way Kyo is ALL mine so keep your filthy hands off him.

August 17, 2007 | Alani_sama wrote:

Takaya-sensei u (bakeru). If still in japanese it means idiot. Now that i've calmed down i really loved your summery. It was so.... I cant even explain my feelings right now. Its driving me insane. But im happy to know that akito-sama had a change of heart. the question is will he stay nice or like go nuts or will he just be happy that she is gone.
1. I have a few questions though, are u sure akito is a girl or is he just a girl where u live cause the books im reading reffer to him as a he?
2. Can someone tell me how in the world portugal is all the way to vol. 24 and america is at vol. 17
3. which chapter has rin and shegure-san in her room with the small flashback?

uh oh no i said too much excuse my behavior. i apologize world i appologize to all the people who are forced to share my last name. OH and is it just me or does Ritsu have the hots for Mii-chan, shegure's editor?

April 21, 2008 | selene wrote:

i love fruit basket and i was wondering if i could have the series of fruit basket in dvd for free please?i know i may sound a little selfish but i really want it and i don't have a bank account number or a dvd player so i will appreciated it.


ps:I'm writing from the school computer I'm supposed to do a report right now.


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