Takaya, Natsuki

"When she was living in a tent pitched on the Sohma family's land, Tohru Honda's primary concerns were dirt and slugs. But now that she's living with the Sohmas, she's gotten a crash course in magical powers and ancient curses! And as if keeping the Sohma clan secret wasn't bad enough, Tohru has to work overtime to prevent all the jealous girls from finding out that she's living under the same roof as the school prince, Yuki, and the school hothead, Kyo! What new drama will Valentine's Day bring into Tohru's life?!"--Amazon.com.

"Spring is in the air, and with spring comes break! When Shigure takes Tohru, Yuki, and Kyo to the Sohma's vacation home to make the most of Golden Week, the inevitable game of cat and rat is already underway, with sparks flying between Yuki and Kyo. But leave it to Tohru to smooth things over! The peace doesn't last, however, when another Sohma (or two?!) drops in! And even a vacation can't shake the rainy day that awaits the group upon their return. When a face from Kyo's past makes an appearance, he lets a shocking secret about the cat out of the bag..."--Amazon.com.

"The parent-teacher conference are drawing to a close, with just one student left--Yuki. Who knows best, mother or child? Can Yuki's newfound, hard-won independence stand up to his mother's controlling personality, or will her presence take him right back to that dark time when he couldn't even speak...? Once the conferences are over, it's time for the gang to head to Kyoto for the class trip! As Shigure would say, class trips are the prime time for ROMANCE--will any juicy developments emerge? Everyone's thinking of the future and what it will take to stay together. Finding happiness is not as easy as it sounds, but when you've got good friends by your side, it's just that little bit closer!"--Front cover flap.

"Tohru should be having the time of her life during summer break at the Sohmas' vacation home... but ever since Akito appeared, Yuki and the others go off every day to meet with the zodiac leader. On top of that, Yuki is acting weird...! And when Tohru encounters the Horse of the zodiac, does that leave Akito as the Rooster?! Later, as the next school term begins, the new student council assembles at last!! While Yuki and those around him are occupied, Tohru secretly visits Kazuma. She wishes to free everyone in the Sohma family from their "curse" and looks to him for a clue... Unexpectedly, however, Rin is poised to hinder Tohru's efforts...!!"--Amazon.com.

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

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.

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

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?.