Tohru Honda's cheerful optimism acts as a balm to many in the Sohma family, who are no strangers to darker emotions.

With Tohru in the mix, the household passes its days in relative harmony, even having Kisa over for a "sleepover" and some good old fun. Unfortunately, not every Sohma looks kindly upon the intrepid interloper! Kisa and Tohru have become fast friends, but sharp-tongued middle schooler Hiro Sohma isn't too happy about this turn of events--and decides to take it out on Tohru?! Later, as everyone's thoughts turn to summer and fall, the normalls docile Hatsuharu suddenly snaps, turning into a raging bull at school and putting even "Black Haru" to shame. Will Tohru's soothing presence have any effect at all?!