Opening the fourth volume and the nineteenth chapter overall, this entry sends Momiji Sohma and Hatsuharu Sohma into high school for the first time. Their arrival stirs commotion, then turns tense when word spreads that Akito has come to campus.
Summary
Momiji and Hatsuharu Sohma step onto the high school grounds as newcomers, and their presence quickly sets off a run of comedic mishaps around Tohru Honda and her classmates.
The lighter mood does not last. Partway through, an announcement reaches the group that Akito Sohma, the feared head of the family, has appeared at the school, tilting the atmosphere toward dread.
Key Events
The two younger Sohma boys formally enroll and mingle with Tohru, Arisa Uotani, Saki Hanajima, Kyo, and Yuki.
Makoto Takei and his assistants factor into the school-day antics, and a flashback featuring Shigure surfaces before the chapter delivers the unsettling report of Akito's arrival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Fruits Basket Chapter 19?
In Chapter 19, Momiji and Hatsuharu Sohma enroll at Tohru Honda's high school for the first time, and the lighthearted mood turns tense when word spreads that Akito Sohma has come to the school.
Who is on the cover of Chapter 19?
The cover of Chapter 19 features four of the zodiac boys: Hatsuharu, Yuki, Kyo, and Momiji Sohma.
What volume does Chapter 19 open?
Chapter 19 is the first chapter of Volume 4 of Fruits Basket, and the nineteenth chapter overall.
Who is Makoto Takei in Fruits Basket?
Makoto Takei and his assistants factor into the school day antics in Chapter 19 as Momiji and Hatsuharu Sohma enroll.
How long is Fruits Basket Chapter 19?
Chapter 19 runs thirty two pages and sits between Chapter 18 and Chapter 20 as the opening entry of Volume 4.
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