Momiji is one of the most cheerful characters in the series, and it is understandable if some fans assumed that he has a great family background. Followers of the series will appreciate Momiji even more after watching “Fruits Basket 2019” episode 14 and learning that, behind his constantly joyous demeanor, there is a very saddening secret about his relationship with his mother
“Fruits Basket 2019” episode 14: Who is Momiji’s mother?
The anime series has previously mentioned that Momiji is half-German and half-Japanese. He is also one of the Sohma family members living with the zodiac curse, particularly the rabbit sign. It will be confirmed in “Fruits Basket 2019” episode 14 that it is his mother who hails from Germany. Unfortunately, Momiji does not have an actual mother-and-son relationship with her.
Likely during Momiji’s visit to Tohru’s workplace, the latter is going to ask about his mother. Momiji willingly tells Tohru about his family that he only has one sister who does not have the curse. During this conversation, Momiji is going to admit that some parents are not accepting of their child’s curse, and that includes his mother. When she hugged him after he was born, he turned into a rabbit, and she was not ready to accept that truth. “Fruits Basket 2019” episode 14 will reveal that, later on, Momiji’s mother decided to just have her memories erased so he could forget about Momiji and his curse.
“Fruits Basket 2019” episode 14 will possibly include some flashback scenes to show how Momiji’s mother was miserable as described in the manga upon knowing Momiji’s possessed by the rabbit zodiac. The original series even mentioned Momiji’s mother cannot stand seeing him and saying that her biggest regret is giving birth to Momiji.
“Fruits Basket 2019” episode 14 release date
What is even more heartbreaking in “Fruits Basket 2019” episode 14 is Momiji’s positive attitude. Despite his mother hating his existence, he sees the erasure of her memory as a way to save her.
Since then, he has been keeping an eye on her from a distance. In the end, he keeps wanting to protect his mother by reminding Tohru that all these stories are a secret. “Fruits Basket 2019” episode 14 will be released on Saturday, July 6.
