Chapter 32 formally introduces Kazuma Sohma, the man who trained several of the zodiac. His reunion with Kyo turns painful when he refuses to shelter him again and instead confronts his student with the secret he most dreads exposing.
Summary
The observer from the previous chapter is revealed as Kazuma Sohma, the teacher who once instructed Yuki, Kagura, and Hatsuharu in martial arts as well as Kyo. Kyo longs to move back in with him, but Kazuma makes clear that their old living arrangement will not return.
Believing Kyo has to stop running from change, Kazuma pushes him toward the burden he carries most heavily. He strips away the Juzu Beads that keep the cat's true form hidden, and Tohru is present to see what lies beneath.
Key Events
Kazuma is named as Kyo's master and denies him a return to their shared home. To force Kyo to face himself, he removes the prayer beads that suppress the cat's monstrous form, exposing it in front of Tohru.
Notes
The second chapter of Volume 6 and the thirty-second overall, this installment runs thirty-two pages under Natsuki Takaya's pen. Momiji and Hatori Sohma share the cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is revealed to be watching Kyo in Fruits Basket Chapter 32?
Chapter 32 reveals the observer from the previous chapter as Kazuma Sohma, the teacher who trained Yuki, Kagura, Hatsuharu, and Kyo in martial arts.
Does Kazuma let Kyo move back in with him?
Kazuma makes clear that Kyo's old living arrangement with him will not return, even though Kyo longs to move back in.
What does Kazuma do to force Kyo to confront himself?
Believing Kyo must stop running from change, Kazuma strips away the Juzu Beads that keep the cat's true form hidden, exposing it in front of Tohru.
Who appears on the cover of Chapter 32?
Momiji and Hatori Sohma share the cover of this thirty-two-page chapter.
Where does Chapter 32 fall in the Fruits Basket manga?
Chapter 32 is the second chapter of Volume 6 and the thirty-second chapter overall, following Chapter 31 and preceding Chapter 33.
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