Opening Volume 13, the seventy-second chapter arrives at the parent-teacher conference and sets Yuki against one of the people he fears most: his own mother.
Summary
With the parent-teacher conference at hand, Yuki is forced into a meeting he has long dreaded. The antagonist he must square off against is no rival or outsider but his own mother, a figure who has shadowed much of his life. The chapter centers on that reckoning, drawing on the strained history between them as Yuki tries to hold his ground against a parent who has rarely let him do so.
Key Events
The parent-teacher conference draws near and then arrives. Yuki confronts his mother, one of the most daunting presences in his past. Ayame and their mother both take part directly in the encounter. Around them, Mayuko, Tohru, and the student council members Kakeru, Kimi, Machi, and Naohito appear, with Hatori heard by voice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Fruits Basket Chapter 72?
In Fruits Basket Chapter 72, Yuki Sohma is forced into the parent-teacher conference he has long dreaded, facing off against his own mother.
Who is on the cover of Chapter 72?
Yuki Sohma appears on the cover of Fruits Basket Chapter 72.
What volume does Chapter 72 open?
Chapter 72 opens Volume 13 of Fruits Basket and is the seventy-second chapter of the series overall.
Who else appears with Yuki in Chapter 72?
Ayame Sohma and the mother of Ayame and Yuki both take part directly in the chapter, alongside Mayuko Shiraki, Tohru Honda, and student council members Kakeru Manabe, Kimi Toudou, Machi Kuragi, and Naohito Sakuragi.
Is Hatori Sohma present in Chapter 72?
Hatori Sohma is present only through his voice and by mention in Chapter 72, not appearing in person.
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