I do not own Fruits Basket. All of its characters, including those mentioned in this fanfiction, belong to Natsuki Takaya.
Chapter 1: Hold on
I have to study now, mom. There's a quiz tomorrow.
I feel guilty about leaving you with all the dishes. We usually do them together. It's more fun that way.
But you told me this is what I should do, mom. 'Study hard,' you said. So I won't let you down…
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I feel so pathetic. I fell asleep while studying!
But you wrapped a blanket around me last night, and it's making me feel better.
Thank you, mom.
I slept in and you've already left. I didn't get to greet you 'good morning,' or see you off.
Oh well. I'll see you after school!
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No…
This can't be happening…
You can't go yet, mom. I need you.
Hana-chan…
Uo-chan…
We all need you. We'd miss you too much if…
…You've always told me… that I needed to be strong. And I'll do just that. It's all I can do right now…
But please… be strong for me, too?
Please hold on…
Please try…
Please live…
