Kyo Sohma

Kyo Sohma (草摩 夾 Sōma Kyō) is a fictional character in manga and anime entitled Fruits Basket. He transforms into a cat whenever he is hugged by the opposite gender or his body comes under a great deal of stress. This animal, however, is not in the Chinese Zodiac. Because of this, Kyo carries a terrible curse. Kyo usually acts short-tempered, impulsive, and rude, but that is only one side to this complex character.

Role in the story

Background

Kyo's mother, in despair over having borne a 'monster', committed suicide when he was a young child of possibly four to six years old, and his father abandoned him as well, blaming Kyo for his mother's death. People have criticized Kyo throughout his life for his differences, too frightened or never bothering to glance beyond the label of 'The Cat' and regard Kyo as a true person. However, Tohru Honda accepted him later on, a true breakthrough for Kyo.

Related Topics:
Mother - Father - Tohru Honda

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Relationship with Kazuma

Kazuma Sohma took care of Kyo when he was left an orphan, accepting the responsibility due to guilt over previous wrongs he did to his grandfather, the previous person possessed by the vengeful spirit of the cat, and due to the fact that he was the only one who had any inkling of what Kyo was going through. Kyo learned martial arts from Kazuma, calling him 'Shishou' ('Master').

Related Topics:
Guilt - Grandfather - Martial arts

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As Kyo grew older, he started getting into trouble, but he despised that others thought there was something unnatural with Kazuma for raising him. Because of this, Kyo lied and claimed Kazuma wasn't his father, as he didn't want Kazuma to be hurt by his cursed existence. However, Kazuma did in fact desire to act as Kyo's father, but when he heard Kyo's false declarations, Kazuma distanced himself because he didn't wish to force his feelings upon Kyo. Eventually, this misunderstanding was resolved with Kyo's transformation.

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When Kyo was younger, Kazuma would often visit Isuzu Sohma in the hospital and invite her to stay with them; Kyo would become jealous, but in reality, Kazuma always cared for him no matter what the situation. The pair don't live together anymore because Kazuma wanted Kyo reside at Shigure Sohma's house, but every week, Kyo visits the dojo at which he and Kazuma trained.

Related Topics:
Isuzu Sohma - Hospital - Jealous - Shigure Sohma - Dojo

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