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You Look Well...

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A bout of illness lands Tohru in bed just as exam stress mounts, and the Sohmas rally to nurse her back to health. As she recovers, a familiar figure from Kyo's past steps into view, hinting at the weight the young man has quietly been carrying.

Air Date Jp: September 6, 2019
Air Date Us: September 6, 2019
Director: Caitlin Glass (US)
Opening Theme: Chime
Ending Theme: One Step Closer
Manga Chapters: Chapter 30, Chapter 31
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Summary

Crushed after flunking her final exam, Tohru is reassured by Yuki, Arisa, and Saki that another chance to pass still lies ahead. Walking home with Kyo soon after, she is knocked flat by a sudden fever. Shigure tells her to rest, but she frets because Kyo is busy making dinner, and her spirits lift once she eats the meal he prepares for her.

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Key Events

Hatori arrives with Momiji and Kisa to check on Tohru and leave her medicine, while Yuki supplies study notes to carry her through the makeup exam. After she passes, the three head home together and run into Kagura along the way. Kagura brings up the matter of Kyo's true form and asks whether Tohru has any idea about it, though Kyo will not discuss the topic. Reaching the house, he finds himself face to face with someone he knows well.

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Notes

That familiar arrival is Kazuma Sohma, whose first appearance the episode marks and from whose dialogue the title is drawn. A flashback recalls a young Kagura glimpsing Kyo without his bracelet, a memory that shadows their reunion. The episode also notes how the Cat spirit leaves Kyo sluggish and quick to anger in wet weather, and the anime swaps the manga's winter uniforms for summer ones along with several other minor adjustments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens in the Fruits Basket episode "You Look Well..."?

After failing an exam, Tohru comes down with a fever and is nursed back to health by Kyo, Yuki, and other Sohmas. The episode also marks the first appearance of Kazuma Sohma, the man who raised Kyo.

Who is Kazuma Sohma in this episode?

Kazuma Sohma is the guardian who raised Kyo, and this episode marks his first appearance in the series. Its title is drawn from a line of his dialogue.

How does Tohru recover and pass her makeup exam?

Yuki supplies Tohru with study notes while Hatori brings medicine to help her recover from her fever, and she goes on to pass her makeup exam.

What does Kagura ask Tohru about in this episode?

Kagura asks Tohru whether she has any idea about Kyo's true form, though Kyo refuses to discuss the topic.

Which manga chapters does "You Look Well..." adapt?

The episode adapts Chapters 30 and 31 of the Fruits Basket manga.

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