Takaya, Natsuki

Akito causes a commotion by dropping by the summerhouse where Tohru and the Sohmas are staying, and Tohru begins to wonder what life is like for the loved ones of a cursed member of this family.

Delving into the recesses of Kyo's past, we find the Sohma trio returning home on a rainy day. There, a mysterious man who has known Kyo for a long time meets them and the bonds of family and friendship are tested as Kyo deals with monsters he's been avoiding.

Tohru struggles between hope and anxiety; Yuki meets a new member of the student council; and Hana-chan's past is finally disclosed.

Hiro must come to terms with his resentment of Tohru and his affection for Kisa.

Tohru and company spend Golden Week at the Sohmas' vacation home, courtesy of Shigure. On the final day, Hatsuharu makes a surprise visit, but what other surprises has he brought along with him?.

Orphan Tohru Honda, having discovered the Zodiac secret of the Sohma clan, has trouble handling the responsibility of what she knows when two friends come for a sleepover.

Akito makes an appearance at the start of the school year worrying the Sohma family that Akito's motives are less than honorable.

Tohru Honda, taken in by the Sohma family after the death of her mother, learns that each member of the Sohma family is possessed by the vengeful spirit of an animal from the Chinese zodiac that mades an appearance whenever the victim becomes weak or is hugged--making Valentine's Day very exciting.

"Jealousy, rage, regret--the members of the Sohma family are no strangers to these emotions. Tohru Honda's cheerful optimism, however, is like a balm to them. Unfortunately, not every Sohma feels that way! Kisa and Tohru have become fast friends, but Hiro Sohma isn't too happy about this turn of events and decides to take out his anger on...Tohru?! And when the normally docile Hatsuharu snaps and pulls a Black Haru at school, will Tohru's brand of magic have any effect at all?!"--Amazon.com.

"As summer vacation inches closer, Tohru spends her days in anxious anticipation, Yuki meets a new student council member on the way to school...and Uo-chan is in love?! Who is the object of her affections?! Once summer break is in full swing, Tohru and the others take a trip to the Sohma family cottage at Momiji's invitation. Even though they're enjoying summer activities like swimming in the ocean and catching stag beetles, Yuki and Tohru have an ominous premonition! Meanwhile, Shigure pays a visit to the main house, where he makes a proposal to Akito--?!"--Provided by publisher.