Chapter 97 is the second entry in Volume 17 of the Fruits Basket manga and the ninety-seventh chapter overall. A renewed meeting between Tohru and Kureno pulls back the curtain on how his curse ended, and it sets the stage for one of the story's largest secrets to finally surface.
Summary
Tohru crosses paths with Kureno once more, and this time he explains to her that the bond linking him to the Zodiac dissolved a long time ago. Their conversation carries heavy weight, because it also brings the story to the edge of exposing a truth Akito has guarded above all others.
Key Events
Kureno recounts how his curse quietly broke years before the present, a change that reshaped his place among the Sohma. As he speaks, the chapter builds toward the unveiling of Akito's most closely held secret, leaving that revelation poised to land in the pages that follow.
Notes
This 30-page chapter, created by Natsuki Takaya, sits second within Volume 17. It comes after Chapter 96 and continues into Chapter 98. Akito appears alone on the cover, a fitting choice given the disclosures gathering around her.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Fruits Basket Chapter 97?
Chapter 97 shows Tohru Honda crossing paths with Kureno Sohma again, and this time he opens up to her about his past.
What does Kureno reveal to Tohru in Chapter 97?
Kureno explains that the bond linking him to the Zodiac curse dissolved a long time before the present story.
What secret does Chapter 97 set up for a later reveal?
Kureno and Tohru's conversation brings the story to the edge of exposing one of Akito's most closely guarded secrets.
Who appears on the cover of Fruits Basket Chapter 97?
Akito Sohma appears alone on the cover of Chapter 97, a fitting choice given the disclosures gathering around her.
Where does Chapter 97 fall in the Fruits Basket manga?
Chapter 97 is the second chapter of Volume 17 and the ninety-seventh chapter overall, following Chapter 96 and leading into Chapter 98.
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