Chapter 117 traces the origin of the long and bitter feud between Ren and Akito. Both women are forced to reckon with a startling truth about Akira, the man who was Ren's beloved husband and Akito's father, casting their hostility in a fresh light.
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Summary
As the fourth chapter of the twentieth volume and the one hundred and seventeenth overall, this entry reaches back to the source of the bitterness dividing Ren and Akito. What set them against each other finally comes into view.
Key Events
The two confront a shocking truth about Akira, cherished by Ren as a husband and by Akito as a father. The revelation exposes the wound at the heart of their quarrel and casts their hostility in a new light.
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Notes
The thirty-page chapter by Natsuki Takaya shares its cover among Ren Sohma, Tohru Honda, and Akira Sohma. Present-day appearances include Ren, Tohru, Akito, Kyo, a Sohma maid, and Kureno, while Akira, Kyoko Honda, Shigure, Yuki, Hatsuharu, and Momiji feature in flashback.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Chapter 117 reveal about Ren and Akito's feud?
Fruits Basket Chapter 117 traces the origin of the long and bitter feud between Ren and Akito, revealing a startling truth about Akira, the man who was Ren's husband and Akito's father.
Who is featured on the cover of Chapter 117?
Chapter 117 shares its cover among Ren Sohma, Tohru Honda, and Akira Sohma.
What is Akira's connection to Ren and Akito?
Akira was cherished by Ren as her husband and by Akito as her father, and the revelation about him casts their long-running hostility in a new light.
Which volume and position does Chapter 117 hold?
Chapter 117 is the fourth chapter of the twentieth volume of Fruits Basket, the one hundred seventeenth chapter of the series overall.
Which characters appear in Chapter 117?
Chapter 117 features Ren, Tohru, Akito, Kyo, a Sohma maid, and Kureno in the present day, while Akira, Kyoko Honda, Shigure, Yuki, Hatsuharu, and Momiji appear in flashback.
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