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Chapter 102

Manga Chapter

Opening the eighteenth volume, this chapter follows Kakeru's conviction that only Yuki can coax the truth from Machi about the rumors surrounding her, and the unsettling secret the two uncover when they call on her.

Volume: 18
Author: Natsuki Takaya
Previous Chapter: Chapter 101
Next Chapter: Chapter 103
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Summary

Standing as the first chapter of the eighteenth volume and the one hundred and second overall, the installment picks up rumors claiming that Machi once tried to kill her younger brother. Her brother Kakeru decides that Yuki is the only person able to draw out what really happened.

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Key Events

Kakeru and Yuki go to see Machi together, set on learning the truth behind the whispers. During the visit the pair uncover a startling secret about her past.

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Notes

The chapter contains the moment Yuki promises Machi to leave footprints in the snow with her the next time it falls, a vow the two later renew alongside their son Mutsuki in Another: Bonus Manga 2. Machi Kuragi appears on the cover, and the chapter is written and drawn by Natsuki Takaya.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens in Fruits Basket Chapter 102?

Chapter 102 is the first chapter of volume eighteen and the 102nd chapter overall. It follows rumors that Machi Kuragi once tried to harm her younger brother, prompting Kakeru Manabe and Yuki Sohma to visit her and learn the truth.

Why do Kakeru and Yuki visit Machi in Chapter 102?

Kakeru believes Yuki is the only person who can get Machi to open up about the rumors surrounding her, so the two go to see her together and end up uncovering an unsettling secret from her past.

What promise does Yuki make to Machi in Chapter 102?

In Chapter 102, Yuki promises Machi that he will leave footprints in the snow with her the next time it falls, a vow the two later renew with their son Mutsuki in Another: Bonus Manga 2.

Who is on the cover of Fruits Basket Chapter 102?

Machi Kuragi appears alone on the cover of Chapter 102, which is written and drawn by series creator Natsuki Takaya.

Which volume does Fruits Basket Chapter 102 belong to?

Chapter 102 opens the eighteenth volume of Fruits Basket and runs 30 pages, following Chapter 101 and preceding Chapter 103.

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