The eighty-eighth chapter sends Class 2-D's loose Cinderella retelling onto the stage, with Yuki alone caring about staying true to the tale. The comedy runs high, but quieter beats slip through as Tohru nearly voices her worry for Kyo and Arisa hints at missing Kureno.
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Summary
Class 2-D's loose take on Cinderella finally goes on stage, and Yuki stands nearly alone in wanting the retelling to honor the original tale. The performance mixes plenty of comedy with weightier beats, including Tohru coming close to voicing her feelings about Kyo's plight and Arisa hinting at how much she misses Kureno.
Key Events
The Cinderella-ish play premieres before an audience. Yuki is the sole cast member insisting on staying faithful to the classic story. Amid the laughs, Tohru nearly reveals her sympathy for Kyo's circumstances, and Arisa obliquely expresses her yearning for Kureno.
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Notes
This is the fifth chapter of Volume 15 and the eighty-eighth overall, spanning twenty-nine pages. Kisa and Hiro share the cover, and the installment sits between Chapter 87 and Chapter 89. Its wide cast also draws in Hatsuharu, Momiji, Megumi Hanajima, Minami Kinoshita, Saki Hanajima, Makoto Takei, Motoko Minagawa, Kyo and Arisa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Fruits Basket Chapter 88?
In Fruits Basket Chapter 88, Class 2-D performs its comedic Cinderella-ish play, with Yuki Sohma the only cast member wanting to stay true to the original story, while Tohru Honda nearly voices her worry for Kyo Sohma and Arisa Uotani hints at missing Kureno.
What is the title of the class play in Chapter 88?
Class 2-D's play in Chapter 88 is called Cinderella-ish, a loose comedic retelling of the classic Cinderella story.
Who is on the cover of Chapter 88?
Kisa Sohma and Hiro Sohma share the cover of Fruits Basket Chapter 88.
Where does Chapter 88 fall in the manga?
Chapter 88 is the fifth chapter of Volume 15 and the eighty-eighth chapter overall, spanning twenty-nine pages between Chapter 87 and Chapter 89.
What does Arisa hint at during the Chapter 88 performance?
Arisa Uotani obliquely expresses how much she misses Kureno during the events of Chapter 88.
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