Fruits Basket quotes

No one really starts out kind. All we know how to do at first is want. We want food, we want attention... It's just natural survival instinct, I guess... But kindness is something that we all have to learn as we go. It's something that grows and develops slowly over time... The same way our bodies do...

I don't think anyone is born with a reason to live. It's something you have to find for yourself.

We’re searching for a reason of existence. With our own strength, because maybe the truth is that there’s no reason for life from the very beginning. Everyone hopes and tries so hard to find a reason of existence. The reason of birth, of staying with someone, of existence, believing we have to find them all with our own hands. Like finding a place for ourselves in dreams, in jobs, in people. The reasons we conclude may be indefinite and fragile. We may lose it too, but even so, we want a reason. As long as I’m alive, I want it too. If possible, I want to find a reason of existence within a person, within someone.

Sometimes living can be hard! But it's only because we're alive that we can make each other laugh, cry, and be happy!

The scariest and the most painful thing is to be hated by someone you truly love.

I don't think anyone is born knowing the reason why they're here. It's just something you have to find as you go along.

A conscience grows, just like the body. It's bred within your heart. That's why the shape of people's kindness is so different.

[To Ritsu Sohma] I'm sure that inside your heart...you're trying with all your might to find it on your own...the reason you were born. Because...because really...there might not be anyone who was born with a reason. I think that everyone might have to find one on their own. [in her head] A reason for being born... A reason that it's okay to be alive... A reason to exist. [aloud] I think everyone might have to find it themselves...and decide for themselves. It could be your dreams...your job...or a person. ...The reason you're looking for...might be vague, unclear...and uncertain. [in her head] And you might lose it. [aloud] But as long as you're alive...you have to keep searching for that reason.

[To Kyo Sohma]If you think of someone's good qualities as the umeboshi in an onigiri, it's as if their qualities are stuck to their back! People around the world are like onigiri. Everyone has an umeboshi with a different shape and color and flavor. But because it's stuck on their back, they might not be able to see their umeboshi. "There's nothing special about me. I'm just white rice." [in her head] That's not true. There is an umeboshi -- on your back. [aloud] Maybe the reason people get jealous of each other, is because they can see so clearly the umeboshi on other people's backs. I can see them, too. I can see them perfectly. There's an amazing umeboshi on your back, Kyo-kun.

[On first seeing Kyo] The ceiling... Is he hurt...? Wh-who... Well, hello, orange-head...

Mom taught me that people's differences are something to celebrate. When I thought of all the different shapes of human kindness -- imagining them as round or square...I got really excited. Your kindness is like a candle Sohma-kun. I can feel it light up, and I just want to smile. It's that kind of kindness.

[After seeing Yuki, Shigure, and Kyo Sohma transform for the first time] THEY'RE ALL ANIMALS!

[To Kyo] Being away from everyone else may be lonely, but being away from you will be even lonelier.

[To Ritsu Sohma] Sometimes living can be hard, but it's only because we're alive that we can make each other laugh, cry...be happy! [thinking] If that's not the reason for being born in this world...I don't know what is!

[in her head] My happiness comes from the kindness of those around me.

My mom told me, it's better to trust people than to doubt them. She said that people aren't born with kind hearts. When we're born, all we have are desires for food and material things. Selfish instincts, I guess. But she said that kindness is something that grows inside of each person's body, but it's up to us to nurture that kindness in our hearts. That's why kindness is different for every person.

...As they played the game...I waited for someone to call "onigiri". But no one called. I was very little then. I had almost forgotten about that. But they knew...there would never be room for an onigiri...in a fruits basket.

It's a mystery. Just because of a simple sentence... I get shaken... or I get happy. Kyo-kun is mysterious indeed. (After Kyo says, "You wanna kill some time... with me?")

A lot of people are too scared to admit that they're still children. They do everything they can to avoid it. So people who can admit that have a lot of courage.

As long as you live things will keep happening! As long as you're alive wishes will keep being made!

It's not always easy to see the good in people. In some people, you might even doubt that it's there at all. But if you can somehow, find a way to believe...sometimes that's all it takes to help someone, to give them the strength to find the good in themselves.

[After Hatori asks what snow becomes when it melts]Ah...um, well...hmm. It becomes spring! No matter how cold it is now, spring will come again! Without fail. It's strange isn't it? But it's true.

If you love someone, they could make you sad. They could even make you feel lonely sometimes. But, that someone can also make you happier than you'll ever be.

Dammit! I'm fine, I just stepped in a hole.

I HATE LEEKS!!!

Normally I hate people who whine all the time, but in your case... it would be okay to complain, be selfish and say what you want once in a while. It's okay to let yourself be sad.

Yo...time to pay the piper rat boy...I'm here to collect

Kagura... Regardless of what your reason was, when you played with me...I was happy. Thanks. (To Kagura)

[referring to Tohru] If anyone can find a way to choke on rice, it's her.

ou know you're a real wise ass, you know that?! (to Yuki)

[To Tohru] Ever since you left I've been getting pissed off about everything, and because I couldn't understand why, it just pissed me off even more!

Maybe I'm not perfect. Maybe I have a long way to go. But someday... someday I'll be able to stand and walk on my own. Without hurting anyone... and without being a burden. (to Kazuma)

Be selfish, say what you want once in a while. It's okay to let yourself be sad.

[To Yuki] Liar! Moping around like a sad rat who lost his cheese!

I love you. When did I start to love you so much?

You sicko...I knew you were depraved, but I never imagined how low you could sink! (to shigure)

Tohru, I can't stand not being with you... I... because I love you.

Ha ha! Eat my dust, rat-boy! (to Yuki)

I don't want to be anyone's burden. I don't want you to be my dad if it's going to hurt you. (thinking about Kazuma)

Yo... Are you ready for me to break your neck... Rat-boy?

Stupid ocean!!! Ya want me to kill you? Huh??

You know... you really are something... (to Tohru)

I'm gonna take my place as a true member of this family!

If I wouldn't have tripped, you wouldn't have stopped, now would you?

Now I got some common sense for you,if I wore a tie, it wouldn't change who I am, if I had no piercings it wouldn't mean I'm nice, and if my hair was black it wouldn't stop me from kicking your ass!

Sometimes when I'd go to visit her in the hospital...she would purposely avoid me. Then I didn't know what she was thinking about anymore... (to Yuki, about Rin)

I want to possess her...to make her belong to me, and only me. (about Rin)

I'm creating trouble. Can't you see?

I still can't control my wish to see her. I never thought of how important she was to me. (about Rin)

Don't judge me based on the same story and laugh.

If you don't let me see Rin... I'll kill myself! If I don't kill you, I'll kill myself! (to Akito)

I'll always love you. (To Yuki)

Shut up. Quit shouting like you're king of the figgin' world. You're making my ears bleed you bastard. Now I've got some common sense for you... If I wore a tie, it wouldn't change who I am. If I had no piercings, it wouldn't mean I'm nice and if my hair wasn't black, it wouldn't stop me from kicking your ass! Who do you think you are anyway? You think you're God huh?! What's the matter?! Run out of things to say? No more advice?! You're not so hot anymore right now are you?! (Black Haru yelling at student council president for shouting at Momiji)

So stupid! Stupid, Stupid! You're so stupid! You want to live your life scared of being ratted out?! Screw that! I'd rather let everyone know everything!! (to Yuki, Tohru, Kyo, and Momiji while destroying a classroom)

It's you that I want. Do you not want me? Don't you want to be together? (to Rin)

It's amazing no one's locked you up yet (to Shigure)

Don't try to be a hero, stupid cat. (to Kyo)

A mystery... (Haru says this a lot, usually when it's not a mystery at all)

Why..? How can she say things like that so easily? If we hear that from our parents, what are we supposed to do? Rin thinks that she's been "bad". But who do you think is the one who's being "bad" here!?! Having people take their anger out on us, being laughed at, not being taken seriously. We kids get hurt just like you do! Why can't you understand something so simple?! Apologize! APOLOGIZE! APOLOGIZE TO RIN!! [Rin's mom shuts the door] HEY!! I TOLD YOU TO APOLOGIZE!!

Oh, you know... I'm gonna do this, and a little of that... and I'm definitely gonna do THAT...! (to Kyo about Tohru, after calling her Kyo's girlfriend)

You make me sick, you and your pathetic girly whining... You're not a MAN! You're just a little kitty-cat who's afraid to fight! Know what?! YOU CAN GO TO HELL! HAHAHAHAHA! UGH! (gets kicked by Kyo in the face)

Especially Yuki... He was my first love after all... [Tohru stops walking]

You pansy! What kind of girly punch is that? I didn't even feel it! (to Kyo)

Eventually, someday, whatever! If it will break, and we'll be free then that's good enough for me! (To Tohru)

You don't look like you'd be endowned with something so great (To Tohru, referring to "womans intuition")

Something this, something that--jeez you're annoying. (to Yuki)

I have nothing but me. I'll give you myself. You can use me however you like for the rest of my life. (To Shigure)

The biggest idiot is you! So why don't you go back to school or whatever it is that idiots like you do and don't ever bother me again! You piece of shit! (To Yuki)

I don't need someone as unreliable as you for a partner! (To Tohru)

How long are you gonna sit in front of me sobbing your little eyes out?! It's depressing! (To Tohru)

(thinking) Haru understood me. He cared for me. He loved me.

And if when everything ends, nothing is left in my hands...that's alright.

A bond may seem like a beautiful thing from the outside...but if those involved see it as a burden, it's nothing but a shackle.

I don't need you anymore. I'm tired of you. (To Haru)

Your happiness is in a much more vast world. Look for it. Find it. (to Hatsuharu)

You talk big yet you're nothing but Akito's toy! (To Yuki)

(thinking) I want Haru. I want all of him.

(thinking) I can't stand up...on my own. I can't go...any further. Not...all by myself.

You're trying to break the curse. Stop it. What are you trying to do? Do you look down on us? Do you pity our wretched state? Don't bother! We never asked for your sympathy! (To Tohru)

Why don't you stop forcing yourself on him and calling it love? It's painful to watch (to Kagura about Kyo)

When you get anxious about the future, it is better not to think about it. The more you think about it the more anxious you'll get. Of course it's important to think about what lies ahead, too, but if you only look at what's down the road, you'll get tangled by the "laundry" by your feet and fall, won't you? You see, it's also important to think about what you can do now. What you can do today, and if you keep washing things one at a time, you'll be done before you know it. Sometimes the anxiety will start to well up, but when it does... take a little break. Read a book, watch tv, or eat soumen with everyone.

High school girls, high school girls, all for me, high school girls!

We've just witnessed a classic example of what I like to call "misdirected rage". Though I believe the technical term is being an ass.

Even I... know what it's like to be jealous.

People aren't born social. Sure it comes easier to some people... but most people, like you, need to work at it. Some more than others. You're just inexperienced. For example, as a martial artist, you have the strength to break the table with your fist. But you also have the self-control to stop your fist right before it hits the table. You weren't born with that control, were you? You had to refine it. It's the same as interacting with people. But training for that isn't in the mountains - it has to be in town where people live. Mingling with people, hurting them, getting hurt by them. That's how you learn about people and about yourself. If you don't, you'll never care about anyone but yourself. You may be a black belt fighter, but you're still a white belt in dealing with people. For the sake of the girl who will one day tell you she loves you... Don't turn away. Keep training.

You reject your femininity... yet at the end here you are using it.

So this is how...it feels... (After just being released from the curse)

I yearn for you more than anyone else. I love you Akito... And that is the irrevocable unwavering truth.(shigures answer to akitos question "do you like me?" during a child hood flashback)

With so much at stake... are you willing to take the one in 10,000 chance?

(to Kagura) Sorry that's your cue to say "Shigure you perv" and roll your eyes, slap me, whatever.

Even I... know what it's like to be jealous. (referring to Kureno and Akito's relationship)

I'm ho-ome! Yuki-kun, Tohru-kun, I'm home! Oh, and let's not forget stupid-clumsy-Kyo-kun-who-lost-yet-another-fight!

I do intend to pay you for your services.

Another story of Fruits Basket manga has begun. I have something very important to tell everyone. Yuki is actually...A GIRL!

I do love Akito... I love her then... I still do now.

Sometimes I think the whole world is conspiring to destroy my house.

I'm not sure why I've decided to do this. I'm not any stronger than I was, and nothing else has changed. But all the same, this time I'm not going to run away. It's okay to feel weak sometimes. It's okay to be afraid. The important thing is that we face our fears. That's... that's what makes us strong.

It would be so great if it was possible to go through life without making a single mistake.

If I were to live out life without any mistakes that would be great. But... there is no such path. Falling, tripping, losing the way, making mistakes, little by little, walking one step at a time, this is the only way to live out life.

They say that we should love ourselves first, before other people learn to love us, but it's not as easy as it seems. Sometimes, we need someone to accept us and love us first, then we would learn to see ourselves through that person's eyes and learn to love our-self.

[to Kyo after they trip] What can I learn from a stupid cat like you? You didn't even know that Jason isn't really a bear! He's a character from a horror film!

Don't you ever talk about Miss Honda that way again, you low life.

I never... [chuckles]... laughed this hard in front of my parents.(to Tohru)

(referring to the letter for Kisa from the teacher) Here. It says to "like yourself". But good things about yourself... how are you supposed to find them? I only know things I hate about myself. 'Cause that's all I know, I hate myself. But even if you force yourself to find good things... it feels so empty. It doesn't work that way. People like your teacher just don't get it. I think... when you hear someone say they like you, for the first time... then you can begin to like yourself. I think when someone accepts you, for the first time... you feel like you can... forgive yourself a little. You can begin to face your fears... with courage.

I won't ask what you wish for. I only hope it comes true by your own two hands. (to Kyo)

A woman who can talk tough while completely naked...amazing. (about Rin, the horse)

Skin him. Now. Barbeque the bastard!! (referring to Ayame)

Leave her out of this... who we let in this house is really none of your concern. You're the one who doesn't belong here. (to Kyo)

STOP IMAGINING ME!

[To Kyo] Perhaps if you'd just die you'd be reincarnated as something more pleasant.

[To Kyo] Seriously... Must you break something every time you come home? When are you going to learn? You're too weak.

I thought that, if I could shorten the distance between us, and if you would like me back, then the me that ran away - the dirty me - would be washed away. (To Kyo)

It's Valentine's day, silly! It's the day when lovers are together!

Is it okay for me to have my own life now, father, now that I'm not "special" anymore?

I was... relieved. I realized that, compared to the cat, I had it easy. (To kyo)

Hippo.

...There's nothing to feel sorry for on my behalf. I've been a very selfish girl. For the first time, I was able to see that. Thank you for worrying about me, mama. (to her mother)

It's just that I'm fighting the pain of lost love. I guess it's what you'd call a rude awakening... or, maybe... the weight of responsibility? But I'm fine. I'm fine. Caring for someone isn't based on logic. You can't really rationalize emotions. Once I think "I like him"... it's all over.

SHII-CHAN, YOU SON OF A BITCH!!!! (after learning that Shigure invited Akito to the summer house)

(to Kyo) oh, shut up. shut up! shut up! AAHHH!! AAHHH!!

DON'T LEAVE ME!!

I just told you what I think, now say something DAMMIT!

Starting today... I'll be with you! I'll always be by your side! (to a young Kyo)

Kyo-kun! Kyo-kun! I do love you, Kyo-kun! I love you!!!

If it’s possible for one person to be hurt by another, then it’s possible for that person to be healed by another.

One more word Shigure and the entire publishing industry will know every embarrassing thing you've done since you were four.

Often times in memory, we have the tendency to overly romanticize the people we care about.

It's not the fun and games you think. It's bizarre... sinister... cursed. (speaking of the curse to Tohru)

He's just...he's still a child. There are still a lot of things he can't give up. There's no rush. (To Ayame about Yuki)

It's true, crying unexpectedly does make you feel better. When you're an adult you forget that.

Please stop adding to my misery. (to Ayame)

I started crying. It was the first time in my life that I felt forgiven. Like I was saved. Like the frozen snow that's melted by spring, the tears wouldn't stop.

[thinking] I only take family as patients and I still get worked to death.

It's over between Kana and me. We're not going to get back together. Even if we were together, I would only miss her... (To Shigure and Ayame)

Please... even if I die surrounded by snow that never melts... please let her be happy.

Someday... no matter how cold it is now... the snow will melt. Without fail.

If you become perplexed or make errors, in the end have the kind of life that you can have pride in living. The kind where you can say, "I persevered." Repeating delightful things and sad things. And in that way keep getting older. I persevered.

Ah, I'm sorry, I guess this is farewell. Let Tohru find happiness. Please by many people let her be loved. If you become perplexed or make errors, in the end have the kind of life that you can have pride in living. The kind where you can say, "I persevered". Repeating delightful things and sad things. And in that way keep getting older. I persevered. (Part of Kyoko's last words that were never said)

Tohru, you must always be yourself and do things at your own pace. Someday... you'll catch up.

If you don't protect that child, I will never forgive you! (referring to Tohru as she was talking to Kyo on the day of the accident)

We're all born with selfish desires so we can relate to those feelings in others. But kindness is created individually by each person... So it's easy to misunderstand when someone is trying to be kind to you... But, Tohru, people's differences are something to celebrate.

I love you!! Even if you go bald or like underage girls, I can handle it! I'm crazy with love!! (Young Kyoko talking to Tohru's father/her husband)

For there to be pain, there has to be kindness. For darkness to stand out, there has to be the sun.

True kindness isn't something we're born with. It's something we had to work on... (to Tohru)

Hmm... you can go anywhere you want? Cuz' I'll go... anywhere with you, y'know. (To Kureno)

HANAJIMA, MY SPEAR! GET ME MY SPEAR!

But even though she's gone... she's not really gone, right? That the light won't go on in that apartment... is a lie, right?

This may have been a useless time for you... but I really wanted to see you!

Is that the kinda attitude you show to someone concerned about you?! What's gonna happen to the person who wants to see ya, huh?!?! Its obvious... Its obvious you wish to see each other... SO COME AND FREAKIN' SEE ME ALREADY!!

I can't see Kyoko-san...anymore. But she left me something. Her advice, her feelings... and Tohru. They all... all become fertilizer to help me grow.

Maybe I was lonely. Maybe I've just... always... been lonely.

I want to believe that memories, even sad and painful ones, should not be forgotten forever.

However, I can't be happy. I feel I can't have that experience, I can't assume I will have that experience. I'm free, but feeling lonely and disheartened. I hope there's happiness out there. Besides, the future is approaching and waiting for me. In the future, I will be a part of the world. I will finally live my life.

I've gained freedom...and yet... it's so lonesome... (after declaring he was leaving Akito's side)

Pain, suffering. It's pointless to just think about those things. The traveler (referring to "The Most Foolish Traveler" by Natsuki Takaya) didn't. That may be stupid to some people but that's not stupid to me. Yuki... Kyo... when you close your eyes, what do you think?

Waah, Kyo's picking on me! (Repeated line)

But I think... I want to live with all my memories. Even if they're bad memories. Even if they're memories that only hurt me... that I'd rather forget. If I keep them and keep trying, without running away, then someday I'll be strong enough that those memories can't defeat me. I believe that because I want to think that there's no such thing as a memory that's ok to forget.

Thanks for such a boring time, it was a blast!

Go ahead! I'll just turn you into the police for assaulting a minor! (To Kyo)

Since when did the "Cat" set the rules for this house? You mean to tell me that you contribute more to this house than anyone else? Do you pay all the bills? I can't stand people who do absolutely nothing but complain all the time! (To Kyo)

You're so gullible! Don't you have any standards? So if I told you to spin around, you'd do it? If they told you to jump off a cliff, would you do that, too? I can't stand people who have no individuality!! (To Tohru)

So, what are you saying? You mean if your wife wasn't controlling you, you wouldn't be a villain? You mean you've never thought it's just because you're incompetent? And what's that supposed to mean anyway? (To the story, "Mogeta")

I want to be the only one... who can help the one I care about.

To truly love someone, is to always put their feelings before your own... no matter what.

I...think that my performance today was a success because he played opposite me. Kyo-kun...Thank you. (To Kazuma)

A sixth sense cannot make up for a total lack of common sense.

...If Tohru-chan were to die, I...I wonder if I'd be able to smile again one year later? Or if I'd wish that I could forget ever having met her. ...Tohru-chan... has tried really hard...

I do...want to be with you...I want to be with you...! (To Tohru and Arisa)

It would be nice to live in a kind world without any fear, without any troubles, without hurting anybody, without ever being hurt; only doing the right thing. I wish I could reach this kind world by the shortest path possible.

It's frightening that there's no guarantee that I'll ever be loved.

I want to believe that life isn't full of darkness. Even if storms come to pass, the sun will shine again. No matter how painful and hard the rain my beat down on me.

Idiots should do what idiots can to be quicker.

You're afraid to face what you know you must. So instead... you run away. The air that you said was smothering you... you know that it can also heal you. But you refuse to let it. You refuse to let anyone see you for your true self. You're too afraid of what you might lose. You're running away because you're afraid to admit your feelings even to yourself.

Just as no matter how hard you try to keep it away, despair will attack you again and again. In the same manner, hope will return to you. Again and again.

Strangely enough, when you get older, the things you didn't understand when you were a child... start to make sense. "When this happened, I should have done that." "When that happened, I should have said this." Those types of things. You start to understand rather than regret. It may be closer to repentance. So it may be that I do want to repent and erase the ignorant self from my childhood. Maybe that's what they mean when they say adults are selfish.

NOW, SPARKLE, MY HOUSE OF LEARNING!!

There are things that take a long time to acquire. Friends. Love. Really, nothing has been a waste.

I’m a complete failure. At everything I do, I’m absolutely worthless. I know this, and yet I continue to burden the human race with my presence. Every day I rob the world of valuable air by breathing. I’m a thief, and I hate myself for it. I don’t deserve to exist. But even though I know it’s the right thing to do, I’m such a useless coward. I don’t even have the courage to jump!