The fifth and final chapter within Volume 3 of Fruits Basket and the seventeenth counted overall, fronted by Kyo Sohma. Its broad cast draws in members of Tohru's family and her wider school circle around the Sohmas.
Summary
This chapter closes out Volume 3 in its fifth slot and stands seventeenth across the series. Kyo Sohma is the cover subject. Natsuki Takaya supplies both the narrative and the artwork.
Key Events
Tohru Honda appears with Yuki, Kyo, Momiji, and Shigure Sohma, alongside her friends Arisa Uotani and Saki Hanajima and the teacher Mayuko Shiraki. Minami Kinoshita of the Prince Yuki Fan Club plus classmates Hiroshi and Yusuke also feature. Kyoko Honda, Tohru's grandfather, and Saki's parents are recalled or brought up rather than shown.
Notes
The installment follows Chapter 16 and leads into Chapter 18, wrapping up the third bound volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
What volume is Chapter 17 of Fruits Basket in?
Chapter 17 is the fifth and final chapter of Volume 3 of Fruits Basket, and the seventeenth chapter overall.
Who is on the cover of Chapter 17?
Kyo Sohma is the cover subject of Chapter 17.
Which characters are mentioned but do not appear in Chapter 17?
Chapter 17 recalls Saki Hanajima's parents, Kyoko Honda, and Tohru's grandfather without showing them directly.
Who appears in Fruits Basket Chapter 17?
Chapter 17 features Tohru Honda alongside Yuki, Kyo, and Momiji Sohma, her friends Arisa Uotani and Saki Hanajima, and the teacher Mayuko Shiraki.
What chapter follows Chapter 17?
Chapter 17 wraps up Volume 3 and is followed by Chapter 18 of Fruits Basket.
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