Exclusive Manga closes out the fourth and final volume of Fruits Basket Another. This short, warm-hearted bonus chapter follows the next generation of Sohma and Honda children through a Valentine's Day of baking, gift-giving, and gentle young affection.
Main Characters (7)
Summary
Mutsuki snaps a photo of Yuki, Machi, Rio, Chizuru, and Shiki, all gathered to cheer Shiki on as he bakes a batch of his own cookies. In a separate scene, Hajime watches over Sora, Amane, and Mito while they help Sawa put together her homemade cupcakes. With Valentine's Day drawing near, Shiki and Sawa arrange to meet, both nervous and excited, and exchange the treats they each prepared.
The holiday spreads outward through the family. Shigure and Akito settle in to enjoy the cookies Shiki baked, sharing them fondly. Mutsuki forwards a picture of those cookies to Tohru, who is seated with Kyo and their two youngest children, adding the note that Shiki made them for the girl he cares about. To wrap things up, Hajime and Mutsuki tuck into the cookies and cupcakes that Shiki and Sawa had made for each other.
Key Events
Shiki bakes cookies with the encouragement of the older Sohma, while Sawa is guided through making cupcakes on her side of the story. The two children meet on Valentine's Day and trade their handmade sweets. Word of Shiki's gesture travels to the previous generation, with Mutsuki sharing the moment across the family, right down to Tohru and Kyo's household.
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Notes
Drawn by Natsuki Takaya, this six-page piece serves as the concluding chapter of the fourth Fruits Basket Another volume, numbered 13.5. According to Takaya, its events unfold a few years beyond the main Another storyline. The cover gathers Rio, Shiki, Chizuru, Yuki, Machi, Mina, and Mutsuki.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Fruits Basket Exclusive Manga chapter?
The Exclusive Manga chapter follows the next generation of Sohma and Honda children through a Valentine's Day of baking, gift-giving, and gentle young affection.
What does Shiki bake for Valentine's Day in the Exclusive Manga?
Shiki Sohma bakes his own batch of cookies with encouragement from the older Sohma family members, intending them for the girl he cares about.
Who helps Sawa make her cupcakes in the Exclusive Manga?
Hajime watches over Sora, Amane, and Mito while they help Sawa put together her homemade cupcakes.
Which volume does the Exclusive Manga chapter close?
The Exclusive Manga chapter closes the fourth and final volume of Fruits Basket Another, running six pages as chapter 13.5.
How does word of Shiki's gift reach Tohru and Kyo's household?
Mutsuki forwards a photo of Shiki's cookies to Tohru, who is seated with Kyo and their two youngest children, noting that Shiki made them for the girl he cares about.
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