Author Note: I do not own Fruits Basket.

Hiro sat on his bed going through a pile of stuff. There was a handmade valentine with a tiger and sheep drawn on it. It was so simple but just thinking about it made him happy. Also in the pile was a photo album. There were pictures of his mom, his new baby sister, and most importantly, Kisa. Hiro often wondered if Kisa felt the same way.

All these things were cherished by him. They could make him happy, but they could also make him feel worthless. He couldn't protect Kisa from Akito and he couldn't hold his baby sister. All because of the curse. He felt like he made Kisa and his sister feel unloved. He could hug his mom because she didn't mind the curse. She had loved sheep even before he was born. His mom gave him hope that perhaps someday he could escape the curse. Then he would be able to be a brother to his sister and protect Kisa.