The twenty-seventh chapter introduces Kisa Sohma, the tiger of the zodiac. Silenced for a time and wary toward Tohru at first, the young girl gradually lowers her guard once Tohru meets her with patience and understanding.
Summary
Kisa Sohma joins the story as the zodiac's tiger, a child who has fallen mute and carries a guarded, standoffish manner. Her first encounters with Tohru Honda are far from friendly.
Tohru's gentle, understanding response gradually reaches her, and Kisa begins to soften and open up rather than keep everyone at arm's length.
Key Events
Kisa is introduced alongside her mother, her silence and initial coldness toward Tohru driving the chapter's emotional core.
Met with compassion instead of rejection, Kisa starts to trust Tohru, while Yuki, Hatsuharu, Shigure, and Kyo feature and flashbacks touch on Ayame, Hatori, and Kyoko.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is introduced in Fruits Basket Chapter 27?
Chapter 27 introduces Kisa Sohma, the tiger of the Chinese zodiac, a child who has fallen mute and carries a guarded, standoffish manner.
How does Kisa react to Tohru when they first meet?
Kisa's first encounters with Tohru Honda are far from friendly, but Tohru's gentle, understanding response gradually helps Kisa soften and open up.
Which characters appear alongside Kisa in this chapter?
Kisa is introduced alongside her mother, while Yuki, Hatsuharu, Shigure, and Kyo also feature, with flashbacks touching on Ayame, Hatori, and Kyoko.
Who is on the cover of Chapter 27?
Hatsuharu Sohma appears on the cover of this twenty-nine-page chapter.
Where does Chapter 27 fall in the Fruits Basket manga?
Chapter 27 is the third chapter of Volume 5 and the twenty-seventh chapter overall, sitting between Chapter 26 and Chapter 28.
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