We've asked about Furuba's Characters and about Takaya-sensei herself. Questions with a * are those submitted by readers.
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Q1 Please tell us about the origin of the non-12shi characters names.*
Submitted by Gatchapin and others |
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| Q2 What sort of duties does Akito have as Clan Leader? |
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| Q3 Did Akito attend school? If so, was it the same school as the other 12shi attend?* |
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| Q4 The elderly lady who takes care of Akito, what is her function does she serve? Also, what is her name? |
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| Q6 The high school that Shigure, Ayame and Hatori attended, was that school decided on by the Sohma clan? |
That's right. The sames true for the all girls (high) school Kagura, Kisa and Isuzu attend (attended). |
| Q7 Is the hospital that Isuzu and Kisa were admitted to it it part of the Sohma's holdings? |
Yes, that's right. |
| Q8 Hatori's hypnosis seems to be very strong but is it possible to remove as well? (I want Momiji-chan to be happy but without removing Hatori's hypnosis (not to mention also getting Momiji-chan's mother to accept him...))* |
Aa... I'm sorry, I've never thought about this... (Oy...). I wonder... but even if you could remove it, Momiji's not like to say "please remove it". I don't think he wouldn't not understand Hatori's pain in casting and removing the suggestion...... Also, he's more likely to take a different approach, for example through Momo, perhaps because happiness is something you nurture. Building on the present. |
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Q9 Is there any dish that Tohru has problems with or can't make? What sort of dish is it?*
Submitted by Aratsu* |
I think she can make just about anything as long as she has a cookbook. Most likely things which require extreme talent is probably not possible though. By the way, Japanese cuisine is very common in Shigure's home. |
| Q10 How are Uo-chan's and Hana-chan's cooking skills? What are they good at making? |
Hana-chan can't cook and doesn't even try (laughs). Uo-chan's good at cooking. But I haven't thought of anything she's especially good at making... |
| Q11 Yuki's mother seems to be extremely busy normally. What is she so busy with? |
Shopping, the salon, theatre, parties; she's extremely busy with those sorts of things. |
Q12 What sort of person is Kyo's father?*
Submitted by Frank |
He's a problem person. He's worried so he tries to push those worries on others, but it doesn't make him feel better and makes him more worried. |
| Q13 Just how many pen-names does Shigure have? Is the editor for "Kiritani Noa", the pseudonym for romance novels, "Cockroach Story" also Micchan? Does he discuss work seriously with Micchan in the first place? |
Probably around 3-4. Micchan's the editor for his real work. Rather than seriously discussing work, Micchan does his bidding. Or rather is toyed with. |
| Q14 Is Kagura strong at karate? Is she without equal at the dojo? |
I don't think she's without equal (laughs). I think she's definitely stronger than a normal girl. But her strength against Kyo is because Kyo himself won't raise a hand against a girl. Shishou's teaching lives... |
| Q15 Momiji seems like he lives on his own (besides helpers); how large is the house in which he lives? Does he eat there by himself? |
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| Q16 In the end, when Hatori changes into a seahorse, water, hot water (the bath), and salt water, which one should he be put in? |
Wh-which is it. Ultimately Hatori is a human being afterall, but if he transforms, he's a seahorse so... I- I don't know. Which is it, Hatori-san (laughs). |
| Q17 Hatsuharu's parents haven't shown up much but, what sort of people are they? |
Haru's parents seem pretty showy. If you ask whether they meet their responsibilities as parents... hmmm...But current Haru doesn't seem to mind his parents who'd made fun of and laughed about him. Not any more. |
| Q18 The custom made outfits from Ayame's shop, around how much does one cost? How long does it take from ordering to completion of the outfit? |
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| Q19 Where did Ayame and Mine meet? |
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| Q20 Is Kisa able to enjoy attending school now? |
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| Q21 Does Hiro quibble with is school teachers and friends (also did he do so in the past)? |
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| Q22 Is Ricchan's and Micchan's acquaintance proceeding well? |
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| Q23 Why did Isuzu get taken in by Kagura's family? |
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| Q24 What sort of bird did Kureno turn into when he transformed? |
A sparrow. At first I'd thought about making him a rooster but it didn't seem to match his character so I didn't. |
| Q25 What sort of part-time job is Kakeru doing? |
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| Q26 Why does Kimi act in such a manner as to gain the other girls ill-will? |
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| Q28 What happened to the outfit Yuki wore in "Something Cinderella-ish"? Was it divided up among the Puri Yuki like the previous outfit?* |
Since Ayame and Mine made the outfits, everyone got to keep theirs as a memento. But I think Kyo refused his so one of the girls who has a crush on him took it instead. |
| Q29 Just what is "Mogeta" about anyways? |
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| Q30 After drawing, have you ever felt "Damn! I shouldn't have designed them this way!" about any of the characters? |
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Q31 If you could become one of the Fruits Basket characters, who would you want to be?*
Submitted by Hamburg others |
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| Q32 Of the Fruits Basket characters, please tell us who you'd like to have for a boyfriend, who you'd like to marry, who you'd like as your best friend, and who you'd like as family.* |
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| Q33 Please tell us your monthly schedule. |
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| Q36 What do you listen to as background music while working? |
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| Q37 Please tell us what you typically wear. What sort of clothes do you tend to wear? If you were to compare to one of the Fruits Basket characters, please tell us who. |
When working... or rather when I'm at home, I wear sweats. Casual sporty. When I go out, I typically go pants style. I like Anais(?) brand. If I were to compare myself to a character, hmm... perhaps like Mayu-chan sensei. |
| Q38 When writing manga, what do you consider especially fun and enjoyable? |
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| Q40 Up to now, which colour illustration is your favourite? |
I wonder...? I want to know which one the readers like the most... Hmm... Perhaps the colour illust of Haru and Rin that was done just recently? |
| Q41 What's your favourite furoku, zenin service, ? sale item from Hana to Yume? |
The 12shi + cat + onigiri display set. |
| Q42 Do you ever have a complete full day off? If so, how do you spend the day?* |
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