Set inside the student council storyline, this installment follows Yuki as he adjusts to the peculiar personalities filling the room. Early wariness toward Kakeru softens into an unlikely bond, an opening step in one of the manga's warmer friendships.
Summary
Much of the chapter watches Yuki grow used to the offbeat crowd running the school's student council. Their quirks keep him guarded at first, yet the more hours he spends beside Kakeru Manabe, the harder his early doubts are to hold. By the end a genuine rapport has taken root between the two, something Yuki never quite planned for.
Key Events
Yuki becomes better acquainted with council figures including Kimi Toudou, Naohito Sakuragi, and Machi Kuragi. His reservations about Kakeru steadily give way to real friendship. Members of the Prince Yuki Fan Club, among them Motoko Minagawa, Minami Kinoshita, and Mio Yamagishi, also appear, while Tohru Honda is present and both Ayame and Kyo are referenced in passing.
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Notes
Scripted and drawn by Natsuki Takaya, the chapter runs thirty pages and stands second within the thirteenth collected volume. Measured from the beginning of the series, it lands at number 73, following Chapter 72 and leading into Chapter 74. Kakeru Manabe is featured on the cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Fruits Basket Chapter 73?
Fruits Basket Chapter 73 follows Yuki Sohma as he grows accustomed to the offbeat personalities on the student council, with his early wariness toward Kakeru Manabe softening into genuine friendship.
Who is on the cover of Chapter 73?
Kakeru Manabe appears on the cover of Fruits Basket Chapter 73.
Which student council members appear in Chapter 73?
Kimi Toudou, Naohito Sakuragi, and Machi Kuragi appear alongside Yuki and Kakeru on the student council in Chapter 73.
Does the Prince Yuki Fan Club appear in Chapter 73?
Yes, members of the Prince Yuki Fan Club, including Motoko Minagawa, Minami Kinoshita, and Mio Yamagishi, appear in Chapter 73.
What volume is Chapter 73 part of?
Chapter 73 is the second chapter of Volume 13 and the seventy-third chapter overall in Fruits Basket, running thirty pages.
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