Why did he take me in?
Because he pitied me? Or he was forced to?
I didn't know.
I may not look it, but I'm actually a karate Shihan.
You should try it out if you're interested.
So Kazuma-kun really did take him in.
But poor Kazuma-kun shouldn't have to do this just because his father can't handle him.
Really. To take in something like that...
From now on, we have to breathe the air of higher places.
Don't you think?
I didn't know why...
...but he was the first one who showed me the outside world.
He pulled me along by my hand, and stayed by me.
Hey, you're a "Shisho," right?
On TV, I saw that they call karate teachers "Shisho."
So you're "Shisho," then!
I guess that's true.
But none of my pupils call me that, sadly.
You've both shown great improvement.
--Really? --Sh-Shisho...
Welcome home, Kyo.
I wish Shisho were my real father.
I wonder how he'd react if I told him that.
Even though he might've just taken care of me out of pity or kindness...
Your father's on his way.
Honestly... I hear he's your foster father, but couldn't he have raised you a little better?
I can't believe he took in the Cat child.
Kazuma-kun's a little weird, huh?
The hell with that! He's not my dad!
What more can I ask for?
I don't want to burden him any more than this.
Never act like Shisho's my dad again!
He doesn't have to be my dad.
Not if it'd just hurt him.
Why, good morning.
Shisho... Where's Shisho?
He went home.
Huh?
Tohru-kun is walking him back.
What the heck...?
Why'd you leave without saying anything?
I didn't even get a chance to say anything... to thank you.
I'll be fine from here.
Thank you very much.
U-Um... Shouldn't you say something to Kyo first?
I don't know what...
I originally took Kyo in as atonement.
My grandfather was possessed by the Cat spirit, like Kyo.
He was cast out by his immediate family, and our extended family slandered him.
He was treated horribly.
By me, as well.
I only met my grandfather once.
Hi, there.
Come here, Kazuma.
I'll give you a treat.
I don't want it.
I'll get cursed.
I see.
What cruel words I said to him.
Even though he was a kind man
who forgave me with a smile.
Years went by...
...and my first objective look at Kyo's environment made me painfully aware
of the absurdity and cruelty of it all.
I may have wanted to rid myself of the guilt by taking him in.
However, before I knew it, I loved him.
I felt as if I were his father.
I ignored his wishes when I took his rosary
and forced my own feelings on him.
He's not my dad!
That's why I don't know what to say to him.
It would be too arrogant of me to say
"good for you"
after selfishly putting my feelings before his.
And all I did was create the opportunity.
You're the one who saved Kyo.
Because you were there for him, Kyo was...
Shisho-san.
Was that really being selfish?
Even though you say so, I feel...
I feel very warm inside.
I'm not sure how you think of it,
but right now,
you really...
...you really seem like a father in my eyes.
Shisho!
Kyo-kun--
--Kyo-- --Why'd you leave without telling me?!
Why'd you do it? It's like you're running away!
Kyo-kun!
Did you...
Did you think that I'd be mad at you?
Are you sick of me?
I'm... sorry for causing you nothing but trouble.
It was childish of me to say I wanted to go back to the dojo,
and use you as a place to run away to.
I'm sorry.
But even though I know I'm not good enough yet...
One day... One day, I'll become more independent!
I won't hurt you or be a burden to you anymore.
I'll be...
I'll be worthy of calling you my dad!
That's the kind of man I'm gonna be!
After we kept missing each other
and going the long way around...
...perhaps we've finally managed to connect.
And it's definitely...
Ky-Kyo-kun!
You're not there yet.
Kyo, my son, you're not done causing me trouble.
So what? You didn't have knock me down!
If you couldn't block that, maybe you've become a little weaker.
Tohru!
Did you see that just now?
What? Um, yes!
See? Just like I said, right?
My Shisho is strong.
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Kinda annoys me that you agreed so quickly.
I know I'm no match for him.
Um...?!
It's definitely because she...
...because you were here.
There may be times when I want to run away, but...
So you'll start training at Kazuma-dono's dojo again?
But why three times a week?
Because...
I really am so glad!
You don't have to bring that up again!
Morning.
Good morning, Yuki-kun!
Morning.
Breakfast is ready.
Okay, thanks.
You're tossing them?!
Idiocy might be contagious.
Whatever, you snide rat. I'm not gonna let you get to me anymore.
I'm gonna change!
Kyo-kun! You're trying to become what you told Shisho-san you'd be!
Sure, go for it... stupid cat.
You girly-boy!
--He can't do it. --He can't do it.
You freaking piss me off!
--You, I'll hate until the day I die! --K-Kyo-kun...
You moron!
Sheesh. He just thought to hell with it, huh?
Y-Y-Yes, but, at least he didn't start brawling.
Right back at you.
I'll hate you even after I die.
M-Morning, Yuki-kun!
Morning.
Kagura-san was still there when I went to sleep that night.
But when I woke up, she had already gone.
And Yuki-kun seems a little down...
Honda-san.
Yo.
Hello, Hatsuharu-san.
Yuki here?
Um... No, he seems to have gone somewhere.
Is something the matter?
It's just, when I saw him earlier, he somehow seemed...
No, ignore me.
Could... Could it be that Yuki-kun also saw Kyo-kun's true form that night?
It seemed like Kagura-san already knew about his true form.
See you.
Something happen?
You seem down.
Don't say that when I'm fighting to move forward.
You're fighting, huh?
Is Kagura doing okay?
Dunno. Don't see her much.
Well, she's probably fine.
Something happen with Kagura-nee?
Kagura, are you leaving? Everybody's still asleep.
Yeah, I need to go.
Tell Kyo-kun I'll see him later, will you-- No, I guess you won't.
--Kagura! --Hm?
Nothing.
You're acting weird, Yun-chan!
Kagura's strong.
Something happened,
but I'm not telling.
Right now, I need to keep a lid on things... a tight one.
On his true form, and all the other things.
Everything. All of it.
Otherwise, those ugly feelings will spill out,
and I'll be overcome by filthy feelings like hatred and revulsion again.
I don't want that to happen again.
Honda-san was worried about you.
You didn't notice, did you?
No.
It's your choice whether you choose to voice your feelings.
But you don't want to keep her worrying, right?
At least not Honda-san.
It's you I'm worried about.
You're always busy worrying about other people.
I guess that's just my nature.
And after all, I want things to get more fun, not more painful.
Yeah.
Honda-san.
Yuki-kun, some student council members were looking for you earlier.
It seems you're really stepping in--
Honda-san,
I'm better at tying my necktie now.
And fewer of my plants die.
And I talk to more people now...
I think.
They're small things,
but I'm trying to get better at the things I'm not good at.
I want to change myself that way, little by little.
I hope to someday become a man who can let myself experience my feelings
without being
overcome by them.
Like I promised I would that day.
But I've got a long way to go.
Sorry for worrying you, Honda-san.
O-Oh, no, it wasn't your fault!
I'm still not very cool,
and there are still a lot of things I can't tell you...
...but I hope that little by little...
...I'll gain the courage to tell you.
Okay.
This summer, I'm thinking of going out a lot.
So you will come to like summer, too?
Yeah.
Once I thought it over, it seemed like something I could like.
With the fireworks, festivals, and beaches,
maybe it's a season when I can create a lot of memories...
...with you, Honda-san.
--You don't want to? --Huh?!
D-Don't be silly, of course I do!
If you don't, I'll just snatch you away, so be ready.
Just kidding!
Honda-san?! A-Are you okay?!
I-I'm fine! Completely!
Y-You just surprised me, u-um, that is...
Sorry for laughing.
Let's go.
You're not uncool at all.
Yuki-kun and Kyo-kun keep growing into such wonderful people.
So much that I'm not sure my heart will last.
So that's Yuki Soma, eh?
He's as pretty as the rumors say.
But he's...
--Hm? --Nothing.
What are you talking about?
Why don't you take more interest in other people?
I'm super interested.
Why is Haru coming home with us?
I was invited over for dinner.
I will make some of your favorite dishes.
How did this happen?
It's a secret between the two of us.
--Whatever. --Kyo-kun!
I'm so happy.
You didn't run away from me today.
You just prevented him from running.
Now, let's go, Kyo-kun!
Where are you taking him?
Hm? Shii-chan called me and invited me over for dinner.
What?! Don't just come over whenever you--
--Oh, yeah, I'll be going to the dojo again, too,
--See? She seems happy. --Oh, yeah, I'll be going to the dojo again, too,
--See? She seems happy. --so I'll get to see you three times a week now!
--Kagura's fighting her way forward, too. --so I'll get to see you three times a week now!
--Kagura's fighting her way forward, too. --There, too?!
In her own way.
I'll eat out today.
Stop complaining. Let's go!
There may be times when we want to run away...
...but we're all fighting through it.
I shall tell you the truth.
When I received this abundance of crab, I simply had to give some to Yuki.
That's why I came all this way.
Not many possess so much brotherly love!
And of course, I'm number one.
Oh? What's the matter, Yuki? You plainly have a distant look in your eyes.
Yes, I understand! I do!
--Your eyes are dazzled by the unparalleled brotherly love I hold for you!
--You can do it, Yuki. Stay strong. --Your eyes are dazzled by the unparalleled brotherly love I hold for you!
Guten Abend!
Momiji-kun! Kisa-san! Hatori-san!
Shigure called us over.
Hiro-chan said he'll come later.
I'm so happy!
Hm? Where's Shigure-san, though?
He had some urgent business at the Soma estate.
We passed him on our way.
The Soma estate?
I want summer break to come soon.
Then I can stay over every night.
No way! Don't come!
Aw, why not?
I can't relax if someone's bugging me every day!
Summer will be here soon.
It seems... It seems like something will happen,
like something will begin.
It's marvelous.
I'm super-duper excited, too!
We'll go to the beach, set off fireworks, and play split-the-melon!
Let's catch stag beetles, too!
--Okay! --You guys should come, too!
I heard they cleared you to go home.
That's good.
If you hadn't snuck out of the hospital so much,
--they might've released you earlier.
--Hiro. --they might've released you earlier.
I know now...
...that Gure-nii is the only option left.
It won't be easy, but...
So you're not giving up, Rin.
I'll never give up.
I'll make sure
the curse...
I can feel it coming.
I don't know what it is, but it's in my chest...
Something that expands up to my throat.
I feel it coming.
Something so big it leaves me speechless...
"Fruits Basket 1st Season End"
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