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Tohru Honda, a kind-hearted high school girl who has been living in a tent after her mother's death, is discovered by the mysterious Sohma family. She is taken in by Yuki Sohma, the popular "prince" of her school, his cousin Shigure, a laid-back novelist, and the hot-tempered Kyo, who challenges Yuki to a fight. Tohru soon learns the Sohma family's secret: when hugged by a member of the opposite sex, certain family members transform into animals of the Chinese zodiac. Despite the shock, Tohru promises to keep their curse hidden and continues living with them as their housekeeper. Through her warmth and acceptance, she begins to bring light into the lives of the troubled Sohma family members.