The twelfth overall installment of Fruits Basket Another and the fourth chapter of its second volume, this entry adds Mina Sohma to Sawa Mitoma's circle and lets Sawa, with the support of Hajime and the others, face the truth of her feelings about her mother.
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Summary
Sawa gets to know one more member of the family, Mina Sohma, and the two become friends. At the same time, leaning on Hajime and the people around her, Sawa finally works through and accepts what she genuinely feels toward her mother.
Key Events
The friendship with Mina extends the widening web of Sohmas that Sawa has been meeting throughout the volume. The heavier thread of the chapter is emotional: with Hajime and the others beside her, Sawa confronts her complicated feelings about her mother and comes to terms with them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Fruits Basket Another Chapter 8?
In Fruits Basket Another Chapter 8, Sawa Mitoma befriends Mina Sohma and, with support from Hajime and those around her, finally works through and accepts her true feelings toward her mother.
Who is Mina Sohma in Fruits Basket Another Chapter 8?
Mina Sohma is a member of the Sohma family introduced in Fruits Basket Another Chapter 8 who becomes a new friend to Sawa Mitoma.
Where does Chapter 8 fall in Fruits Basket Another?
Chapter 8 is the twelfth chapter overall in Fruits Basket Another and the fourth chapter of its second volume, falling between Chapter 7 and Chapter 8.5.
Who is on the cover of Fruits Basket Another Chapter 8?
Kinu Sohma appears alone on the cover of Fruits Basket Another Chapter 8.
What emotional issue does Sawa Mitoma confront in Fruits Basket Another Chapter 8?
In Fruits Basket Another Chapter 8, Sawa Mitoma confronts her complicated feelings about her mother, who also appears directly in the chapter, and comes to terms with them with Hajime's support.
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