: To save her, Hatori erased her memories of ever having a son. Momiji now lives as an outsider to his own family, watching his mother and sister from afar while they remain unaware of his existence.
: Hanajima observes that Tohru works incredibly hard to stay cheerful despite her immense grief. Fruits Basket Episode 14
: Tohru plans to visit her mother’s grave with her best friends, Uotani and Hanajima. Yuki asks to accompany them to pay his respects, while Kyo remains notably silent and conflicted. : To save her, Hatori erased her memories
: The night before the visit, Momiji helps Tohru finish her cleaning job. During this time, Tohru witnesses Momiji’s mother picking up his younger sister, Momo. Momiji’s mother treats him like a stranger, which leads to the revelation of his family's secret. Momiji’s Backstory : Tohru plans to visit her mother’s grave
: Despite the pain, Momiji chooses to keep his memories, believing that even sad memories are worth holding onto because they are a part of who he is. Key Themes & Character Moments