Ok, now I'm at my house. I've decided that I'm gonna rant about Fruits Basket now!! ^-^ I'm in the middle of watching the first episode (again), but I thought I would write down everything that happens in it so far! ^.^
Starting from the beginning:
*A girl with long brown hair walks out of a yellow tent in the middle of a forest*
Girl: Look at that beautiful sky!
Girl: *pokes head back into tent, looks at a picture* See ya later, Mom! Take care of the house while I'm gone, okay? I'll be back! *walks away from tent, towards the edge of the forest*
Girl (narration): Hello. My name is Tohru Honda. I haven't always lived in a tent. Up until last May, I lived with my Mom. It was just the two of us. But then the accident... after I lost Mom, I began secretly living here, on my own. It's not exactly comfortable, but it's alright. And it's what I have to do. Like my motto says: "Never give up."
Tohru: *sees a house* Huh? *walks up to it* Look at this, Mom. Did you know there was a house here? It seems so peaceful...it must be nice. *sees painted rocks* Uh? How cute! The twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac!
Tall Guy: My word.
Tohru: Huh?
Tall Guy: Do my eyes decieve me, or is there a strange young girl standing on my porch?
Tohru: Unh! I'm so sorry! I was just looking! I didn't mean to barge in without permission!
Tall Guy: *chuckles* It's alright. I've just set them out to dry, no harm done. But I find it hard to believe that these silly little things would attract your interest.
Tohru: No, I really like them. I don't think they're silly at all.
Tall Guy: Yes, well, I must admit I am particularly fond of them myself.
Tohru: *disappointed* Oh, but I should have known. You left out the cat.
Tall Guy: Cat? Oh! I take it you're referring to the old folk tale, of the Chinese zodiac.
Tohru: Uh-huh! My Mom told it to me when I was little.
*flashback*
Tohru's Mom: A long, long time ago, God decided to invite all the animals to a banquet. He sent out word for all of them to come to his house the following evening. "And don't be late," he said. When the mischevious rat heard the news, he decided to play a trick on his neighbor, the cat. He told him that the party was the day after tomorrow. The very next day, all the animals lined up for the celebration, and the rat led the way, riding all the way there on the back of the cow. Everyone had a wonderful time. Except for the foolish cat, who missed the whole thing.
Little Tohru: *crying*
Tohru's Mom: Hey, why are you crying?
Little Tohru: Because...that poor cat...he must be so lonely! I know! I won't be a dog anymore...I'll be a cat, too!
*end flashback*
Tall Guy: Funny; I wonder what he'll say when he hears he has a fan.
Tohru: He?
Tall Guy: You were born in the year of the dog. I knew there was something I liked abou you. I mean, aside from your pretty face- *gets hit on the head with a backpack*
Tohru: Huh?
Boy: Please forgive my cousin, Miss Honda. He's a bit of a flirt, but he's harmless. In general, it's usually best to ignore him.
Tohru: Huh?! *thinks to self* Yuki Sohma! Oh Mom, I don't believe it! The prince of my high school, Yuki Sohma, is standing here right before my very eyes! And I'm standing in front of his house!
Tall Guy: *rubbing head* A dictionary??
Yuki: No, I have two of them.
Tall Guy: So, you're one of Yuki's classmates from school, right? Let's start again. I'm Shigure, his older and much less violent cousin.
Tohru: Hi! It's very nice to meet you.
Yuki: And what brings you to our home this morning, Miss Honda?
Tohru: *nervous giggle* Well, you know, I live...nearby.
Yuki: You do? Where at?
Tohru: Uhhh...right!
Boys: Uhh...
Tohru: Okay! I think I'll be going now! *bows* nice to meet you!
Yuki: Miss Honda.
Tohru: Uh-huh?
Yuki: Since you're here, why don't we walk together?
Tohru: *nervous giggle*
That's all I'm gonna do for now, cuz I'm tired. I know, I know: it's only 8:45, and I usually stay us later. Well, I still gotta take a shower and brush my teeth. On the whole, that'll probably take me maybe 20 minutes at the most... hey! I'm sleepy! I almost slept during 4th period!!! Hitorinishite!!! (leave me alone)
Bai bai!! Oyasumi nasai!!
~Aerin-chan
PS I don't own Fruits Basket, nor am I Japanese. I simply am a huge freaking fan of Fruits Basket, and I take Japanese in school. At any rate, goodnight now!!!
"Your form sucks." ~Kyo Sohma as a child, talking to Hatsuharu Sohma.