: Hanajima observes that Tohru works incredibly hard to stay cheerful despite her immense grief.
: Despite the pain, Momiji chooses to keep his memories, believing that even sad memories are worth holding onto because they are a part of who he is. Key Themes & Character Moments Fruits Basket Episode 14
: Tohru plans to visit her mother’s grave with her best friends, Uotani and Hanajima. Yuki asks to accompany them to pay his respects, while Kyo remains notably silent and conflicted. : Hanajima observes that Tohru works incredibly hard
: This episode marks the debut of the second opening theme, "Chime" by Ai Otsuka. Yuki asks to accompany them to pay his
: The night before the visit, Momiji helps Tohru finish her cleaning job. During this time, Tohru witnesses Momiji’s mother picking up his younger sister, Momo. Momiji’s mother treats him like a stranger, which leads to the revelation of his family's secret. Momiji’s Backstory
: When Momiji was born as the Rabbit of the Zodiac, his mother was so traumatised by his transformation that she suffered a severe mental breakdown and attempted suicide.
In , titled " That's a Secret ," the story focuses on the first anniversary of Kyoko Honda's death and reveals the heartbreaking backstory of Momiji Sohma. Plot Summary