Chapter 34 reaches into Kyo's past, revisiting the grief and blame that followed his mother's death and the moment Kazuma chose to raise him. The memory softens Kyo, drawing him nearer to both his guardian and to Tohru.
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Summary
In a dream Kyo relives the aftermath of his mother taking her own life, when relatives heaped fault on him for disappointing them and for simply being the Cat. It was into that isolation that Kazuma appeared and took the boy under his care.
Kyo still wrestles with how he feels about the man, yet he comes to hope that someday he can call Kazuma his father with pride. His bond with Tohru deepens too, marked by his decision to start addressing her by name.
Key Events
Kyo remembers being blamed after his mother's suicide and Kazuma taking him in. He resolves to one day claim Kazuma as a father, and he begins calling Tohru by her given name.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Fruits Basket Chapter 34?
In Chapter 34, Kyo relives in a dream the aftermath of his mother's suicide, when relatives blamed him for being the Cat, and remembers how Kazuma Sohma took him in afterward.
Why do Kyo's relatives blame him for his mother's death?
Kyo's relatives fault him simply for being born the Cat of the zodiac, layering guilt onto him following his mother's suicide.
How does Kyo feel about Kazuma in Chapter 34?
Kyo still struggles with his feelings toward Kazuma, but he comes to hope that he can one day proudly call him his father.
What change happens in Kyo and Tohru's relationship in this chapter?
Kyo's bond with Tohru deepens in Chapter 34 as he begins addressing her by her given name instead of a more distant term.
Which volume and characters are featured in Chapter 34?
Chapter 34 is the fourth chapter of Volume 6, spans twenty-nine pages, and features Kyo and Kazuma Sohma on its cover.
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