The twenty-third chapter unfolds as Tohru Honda and her friends ready themselves to mark one year since her mother's passing. Amid that grief, Tohru learns the sorrowful truth of Momiji Sohma's own family.
Summary
Preparations begin for the first anniversary of Kyoko Honda's death, with Tohru and her close friends intending to honor the occasion. The looming date weighs heavily on Tohru's heart.
Against that backdrop, she uncovers the painful circumstances of Momiji Sohma's household, a family story marked by its own deep loss and separation.
Key Events
Tohru, Arisa Uotani, and Saki Hanajima organize the memorial for her late mother as the year mark draws near.
Momiji's difficult family situation comes to light, pulling in his mother, his younger sister Momo, and, through memory, his father and Hatori Sohma.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Fruits Basket Chapter 23?
Chapter 23 finds Tohru Honda and her friends preparing to mark the first anniversary of her mother Kyoko's death, and Tohru learns the painful truth behind Momiji Sohma's family situation.
Who helps Tohru plan the memorial for her mother in Chapter 23?
Tohru is joined by her close friends Arisa Uotani and Saki Hanajima as they organize the memorial for Kyoko Honda's death anniversary.
What does Tohru discover about Momiji's family in this chapter?
Tohru learns the sorrowful details of Momiji Sohma's family, a story of loss and separation involving his mother, his younger sister Momo, and, through memory, his father and Hatori Sohma.
Which characters appear on the cover of Chapter 23?
The cover of Chapter 23 features Tohru Honda alongside Kagura Sohma.
Where does Chapter 23 fall in the Fruits Basket manga?
Chapter 23 is the fifth chapter of Volume 4 and the twenty-third chapter of the series overall, running thirty pages and sitting between Chapter 22 and Chapter 24.
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