Fruits Basket 1st Season

Why did he take me in?

Because he pitied me? Or he was forced to?

I didn't know.

I may not look it, but I'm actually a karate Shihan.

You should try it out if you're interested.

So Kazuma-kun really did take him in.

But poor Kazuma-kun shouldn't have to do this just because his father can't handle him.

Really. To take in something like that...

From now on, we have to breathe the air of higher places.

Don't you think?

I didn't know why...

...but he was the first one who showed me the outside world.

He pulled me along by my hand, and stayed by me.

Hey, you're a "Shisho," right?

On TV, I saw that they call karate teachers "Shisho."

So you're "Shisho," then!

I guess that's true.

But none of my pupils call me that, sadly.

You've both shown great improvement.

--Really? --Sh-Shisho...

Welcome home, Kyo.

I wish Shisho were my real father.

I wonder how he'd react if I told him that.

Even though he might've just taken care of me out of pity or kindness...

Your father's on his way.

Honestly... I hear he's your foster father, but couldn't he have raised you a little better?

I can't believe he took in the Cat child.

Kazuma-kun's a little weird, huh?

The hell with that! He's not my dad!

What more can I ask for?

I don't want to burden him any more than this.

Never act like Shisho's my dad again!

He doesn't have to be my dad.

Not if it'd just hurt him.

Why, good morning.

Shisho... Where's Shisho?

He went home.

Huh?

Tohru-kun is walking him back.

What the heck...?

Why'd you leave without saying anything?

I didn't even get a chance to say anything... to thank you.

I'll be fine from here.

Thank you very much.

U-Um... Shouldn't you say something to Kyo first?

I don't know what...

I originally took Kyo in as atonement.

My grandfather was possessed by the Cat spirit, like Kyo.

He was cast out by his immediate family, and our extended family slandered him.

He was treated horribly.

By me, as well.

I only met my grandfather once.

Hi, there.

Come here, Kazuma.

I'll give you a treat.

I don't want it.

I'll get cursed.

I see.

What cruel words I said to him.

Even though he was a kind man

who forgave me with a smile.

Years went by...

...and my first objective look at Kyo's environment made me painfully aware

of the absurdity and cruelty of it all.

I may have wanted to rid myself of the guilt by taking him in.

However, before I knew it, I loved him.

I felt as if I were his father.

I ignored his wishes when I took his rosary

and forced my own feelings on him.

He's not my dad!

That's why I don't know what to say to him.

It would be too arrogant of me to say

"good for you"

after selfishly putting my feelings before his.

And all I did was create the opportunity.

You're the one who saved Kyo.

Because you were there for him, Kyo was...

Shisho-san.

Was that really being selfish?

Even though you say so, I feel...

I feel very warm inside.

I'm not sure how you think of it,

but right now,

you really...

...you really seem like a father in my eyes.

Shisho!

Kyo-kun--

--Kyo-- --Why'd you leave without telling me?!

Why'd you do it? It's like you're running away!

Kyo-kun!

Did you...

Did you think that I'd be mad at you?

Are you sick of me?

I'm... sorry for causing you nothing but trouble.

It was childish of me to say I wanted to go back to the dojo,

and use you as a place to run away to.

I'm sorry.

But even though I know I'm not good enough yet...

One day... One day, I'll become more independent!

I won't hurt you or be a burden to you anymore.

I'll be...

I'll be worthy of calling you my dad!

That's the kind of man I'm gonna be!

After we kept missing each other

and going the long way around...

...perhaps we've finally managed to connect.

And it's definitely...

Ky-Kyo-kun!

You're not there yet.

Kyo, my son, you're not done causing me trouble.

So what? You didn't have knock me down!

If you couldn't block that, maybe you've become a little weaker.

Tohru!

Did you see that just now?

What? Um, yes!

See? Just like I said, right?

My Shisho is strong.

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Kinda annoys me that you agreed so quickly.

I know I'm no match for him.

Um...?!

It's definitely because she...

...because you were here.

There may be times when I want to run away, but...

So you'll start training at Kazuma-dono's dojo again?

But why three times a week?

Because...

I really am so glad!

You don't have to bring that up again!

Morning.

Good morning, Yuki-kun!

Morning.

Breakfast is ready.

Okay, thanks.

You're tossing them?!

Idiocy might be contagious.

Whatever, you snide rat. I'm not gonna let you get to me anymore.

I'm gonna change!

Kyo-kun! You're trying to become what you told Shisho-san you'd be!

Sure, go for it... stupid cat.

You girly-boy!

--He can't do it. --He can't do it.

You freaking piss me off!

--You, I'll hate until the day I die! --K-Kyo-kun...

You moron!

Sheesh. He just thought to hell with it, huh?

Y-Y-Yes, but, at least he didn't start brawling.

Right back at you.

I'll hate you even after I die.

M-Morning, Yuki-kun!

Morning.

Kagura-san was still there when I went to sleep that night.

But when I woke up, she had already gone.

And Yuki-kun seems a little down...

Honda-san.

Yo.

Hello, Hatsuharu-san.

Yuki here?

Um... No, he seems to have gone somewhere.

Is something the matter?

It's just, when I saw him earlier, he somehow seemed...