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フルーツバスケット 14
by Natsuki Takaya
Rin is desperate to find a way to break the curse, and in the process, we explore her own traumatic past. The lie of a happy family shattered in an instant, her isolation, depressive spiral, and relationship with Haru.
Yuki still has his hands full with the student council, and has a moment of bonding with Kakeru, seeing how family drama and issues come in more shapes and sizes than just the Souma family. And once broken out of dark thoughts, Yuki reveals to us his true feelings about Tohru.
And the class is making plans for a school play. This will be good lol.
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Genuinely the artwork depicting Rin's panic (attack? PTSD episode?) was so well done. Her eyes, her posture, her terrified voice screaming out felt so real. It was so heartbreaking. All these characters had such awful childhoods and live such painful lives. (I feel like I don't gush enough about the artwork, but it is really good! The expressions, moods, and little details really sell it and make everyone feel that much more alive!)
But I feel like that's what makes the story all the more powerful--its relatability, and of course, Tohru. Without Tohru, there is no Fruits Basket. Without Tohru, none of them know how to see the light. I love that it almost feels like the author's way of reaching out to the reader, to say, "I see you, I hear you, you're not alone."
I definitely enjoyed Rin's segment, and the eventual collapse into Tohru's lap, bruh, it was just so well written. The time they bonded at the hospital and Rin accurately picking up on Tohru hiding her pain like ;o; <333
The student council on the other hand...I'm still not vibing with them, that was a skim chapter for me, to be honest. I feel like it ends up making Yuki's character development feel weaker. Though I did enjoy the scene with him and his mom.
And in the last chapter at school, Yuki getting locked in a closet and hallucinating Akito scolding and berating him was so sad, but I loved the reveal at the end. I knew it was coming, but I didn't remember how it all went down. But it's so real. I think Tohru has inadvertently positioned herself there in a way with will the Soumas. In carrying her mother's love and wisdom, she's shown each of them a kindness that they were all unfamiliar with. I think that's why in each of their own unique ways, they're all so drawn to her. And also why Akito views her as such a threat.
And what is a shoujo manga without a school play? I am very eager to see how this pans out, haha. Till the next one ;)
See my review of the series as a whole and volume one here. (Also includes a bit of information for Japanese learners.)
Yuki still has his hands full with the student council, and has a moment of bonding with Kakeru, seeing how family drama and issues come in more shapes and sizes than just the Souma family. And once broken out of dark thoughts, Yuki reveals to us his true feelings about Tohru.
And the class is making plans for a school play. This will be good lol.
--
Genuinely the artwork depicting Rin's panic (attack? PTSD episode?) was so well done. Her eyes, her posture, her terrified voice screaming out felt so real. It was so heartbreaking. All these characters had such awful childhoods and live such painful lives. (I feel like I don't gush enough about the artwork, but it is really good! The expressions, moods, and little details really sell it and make everyone feel that much more alive!)
But I feel like that's what makes the story all the more powerful--its relatability, and of course, Tohru. Without Tohru, there is no Fruits Basket. Without Tohru, none of them know how to see the light. I love that it almost feels like the author's way of reaching out to the reader, to say, "I see you, I hear you, you're not alone."
I definitely enjoyed Rin's segment, and the eventual collapse into Tohru's lap, bruh, it was just so well written. The time they bonded at the hospital and Rin accurately picking up on Tohru hiding her pain like ;o; <333
The student council on the other hand...I'm still not vibing with them, that was a skim chapter for me, to be honest. I feel like it ends up making Yuki's character development feel weaker. Though I did enjoy the scene with him and his mom.
And in the last chapter at school, Yuki getting locked in a closet and hallucinating Akito scolding and berating him was so sad, but I loved the reveal at the end. I knew it was coming, but I didn't remember how it all went down. But it's so real.
Spoiler
Viewing Tohru as a mother figure.And what is a shoujo manga without a school play? I am very eager to see how this pans out, haha. Till the next one ;)
See my review of the series as a whole and volume one here. (Also includes a bit of information for Japanese learners.)