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Chapter 49

Manga ChapterCh. 49

As the student council takes shape, Yuki begins forging his own path and meets its unpredictable new members, Machi Kuragi and Kakeru Manabe.

Volume: 9
Previous Chapter: Chapter 48
Next Chapter: Chapter 50

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Summary

The forming of the student council marks Yuki's first real strides toward a direction he chooses for himself. Among the fresh recruits he encounters Machi Kuragi and Kakeru Manabe, and although their conduct catches him off guard, he finds himself glad all the same.

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Key Events

The student council begins to come together, giving Yuki a chance to step onto his own road. He meets Machi and Kakeru, whose unusual behavior surprises yet pleases him.

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Notes

This opens the ninth volume and stands as the forty-ninth chapter overall. Shigure, Kyo, Tohru, and council president Makoto Takei round out the cast, while Ayame and Hatori share the cover.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens in Fruits Basket Chapter 49?

Chapter 49 covers the formation of the student council, giving Yuki his first real chance to choose his own direction, and introduces new members Machi Kuragi and Kakeru Manabe.

Who are Machi Kuragi and Kakeru Manabe?

Machi Kuragi and Kakeru Manabe are new student council members Yuki meets in Chapter 49, whose unusual behavior initially surprises him but ultimately pleases him.

What volume of Fruits Basket does Chapter 49 open?

Chapter 49 opens the ninth volume of Fruits Basket and is the forty-ninth chapter overall.

Who is on the cover of Chapter 49?

Ayame and Hatori share the cover of Chapter 49.

Which other characters appear in Chapter 49?

Shigure, Kyo, Tohru, and student council president Makoto Takei also appear in Chapter 49.

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