Chapter 118 sees Akito nearly kill Ren before she senses that Hiro's bond has snapped. Overwhelmed and convinced she has been betrayed, she breaks down and stabs Kureno, while across town Tohru quietly braces herself to confess to Kyo.
Summary
The fifth chapter of the twentieth volume, numbered one hundred and eighteenth in the series, pushes Akito to a violent edge. She comes close to taking Ren's life before something stops her hand.
Key Events
Akito halts her attack on Ren the moment she realizes Hiro's zodiac tie has broken. Convinced she has been betrayed, she slips into a breakdown and drives a blade into Kureno. Meanwhile, Tohru steadies herself as she prepares to declare her feelings to Kyo.
Notes
Natsuki Takaya's twenty-nine page chapter carries a group cover of Ren, Akito, Kureno, and a Sohma maid. The cast also brings in Hiro, Hinata Sohma, Satsuki Sohma, Arisa Uotani, Tohru, and Kyo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to Kureno in Fruits Basket Chapter 118?
In Fruits Basket Chapter 118, Akito breaks down after sensing that Hiro's zodiac bond has broken and, convinced she has been betrayed, stabs Kureno.
Why does Akito stop attacking Ren in Chapter 118?
Akito halts her attack on Ren the moment she realizes that Hiro's zodiac tie has broken, a shock that redirects her rage toward Kureno instead.
What is Tohru preparing to do in Chapter 118?
While the crisis unfolds around Akito, Tohru quietly steadies herself in Chapter 118 to prepare for confessing her feelings to Kyo.
Who is on the cover of Chapter 118?
Fruits Basket Chapter 118 carries a group cover of Ren, Akito, Kureno, and a Sohma maid.
How many pages is Chapter 118 and where does it fall in the series?
Chapter 118 is the fifth chapter of the twentieth volume and the one hundred eighteenth chapter overall, running twenty-nine pages.
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