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Chapter 22

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Continuing Ayame Sohma's visit, the twenty-second chapter finds him lingering three days past his welcome. As he settles in, Yuki and Tohru gather fresh insight into his personality and the high school years that shaped him.

Volume: Volume 4
Cover Character: Ayame Sohma
Previous Chapter: Chapter 21
Next Chapter: Chapter 23
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Summary

Ayame Sohma stretches his stay well beyond what anyone expected, remaining for three full days and testing the household's patience. His extended presence becomes a window into who he is.

Through the time spent together, both Yuki and Tohru Honda come to understand more about Ayame, including stories drawn from his own days as a high school student.

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Key Events

Ayame overstays his welcome, drawing reactions from Kyo, Shigure, and the rest of the household.

Recollections of Ayame's school years give Yuki and Tohru a fuller picture of his character, filling in background on the elder Sohma brother.

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Notes

Ayame Sohma appears on the cover of the chapter, which runs thirty pages as the fourth entry of the fourth volume. Momiji, Hatsuharu, and Hatori Sohma round out the cast, and it sits between Chapter 21 and Chapter 23.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens in Fruits Basket Chapter 22?

In Chapter 22, Ayame Sohma extends his stay at Shigure's house for three full days, giving Yuki Sohma and Tohru Honda a chance to learn more about his personality and his high school years.

Who is on the cover of Chapter 22?

Ayame Sohma appears on the cover of Chapter 22.

How long does Ayame stay in Chapter 22?

Ayame Sohma overstays his welcome by remaining at the household for three full days in Chapter 22.

What volume is Chapter 22 part of?

Chapter 22 is the fourth chapter of Volume 4 of Fruits Basket, and the twenty second chapter overall.

Which characters round out the cast of Chapter 22?

Momiji, Hatsuharu, and Hatori Sohma round out the cast of Chapter 22 alongside Kyo, Ayame, Tohru, Shigure, and Yuki.

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