With Rin's condition steadier, Yuki circles back to the student council. He uncovers Machi's destructive streak, learns she and Kakeru share a parent, and draws nearer to Kakeru, all while a faint thaw appears between Yuki and his mother.
Summary
Now that Rin has settled into a more stable state, Yuki returns to the familiar chaos of the student council. Along the way he discovers Machi's habit of breaking things around her and learns that she and Kakeru are half-siblings. His friendship with Kakeru deepens as a result. At the same time, the strained tie between Yuki and his mother shows the first hint of improvement.
Key Events
Yuki Sohma resumes his council duties and grows closer to Kakeru Manabe after learning of his shared parentage with Machi Kuragi and her destructive tendencies. Signs of a slightly warmer bond emerge between Yuki and Ayame and Yuki's mother. Hatsuharu, Kimi Toudou, Naohito Sakuragi, and the Prince Yuki Fan Club feature, while Tohru, Isuzu, Shigure, and Hatori appear in flashback.
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Notes
Authored and illustrated by Natsuki Takaya, this thirty-three-page chapter is the fourth in the fourteenth volume and the eighty-first across the run. It comes after Chapter 80 and before Chapter 82. The cover assembles Yuki Sohma, Machi Kuragi, Kakeru Manabe, Kimi Toudou, and Naohito Sakuragi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Fruits Basket Chapter 81?
In Fruits Basket Chapter 81, Yuki Sohma returns to the student council now that Isuzu's condition has stabilized, discovers Machi Kuragi's habit of breaking things and that she is Kakeru Manabe's half-sister, and grows closer to Kakeru while a faint thaw appears in his relationship with his mother.
What does Yuki learn about Machi in Chapter 81?
Yuki Sohma learns in Chapter 81 that Machi Kuragi has a destructive streak and that she and Kakeru Manabe share a parent, making them half-siblings.
Who is on the cover of Chapter 81?
Chapter 81's cover brings together Yuki Sohma, Machi Kuragi, Kakeru Manabe, Kimi Toudou, and Naohito Sakuragi.
Where does Chapter 81 fall in the manga?
Chapter 81 is the fourth chapter of Volume 14 and the eighty-first chapter overall, spanning thirty-three pages between Chapter 80 and Chapter 82.
Who appears in flashback in Chapter 81?
Tohru, Isuzu, Shigure, and Hatori appear in flashback scenes within Chapter 81, while Hatsuharu, Kimi Toudou, Naohito Sakuragi, and the Prince Yuki Fan Club also feature.
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