When an orphan moves in with members of the reclusive Soma family, she learns they carry a curse that turns them into animals from the Chinese zodiac at awkward times; she resolves to help them lift the curse and restore peace to their family.
After a fight, Yuki and Kyo each figure out what they want to do next.
Kyo finally tells Tohru what he should have told her in the first place.
Akito makes a drastic choice that will affect the futures of the whole Soma family.
Tohru, the Somas, and all of their friends prepare for the next chapters of their lives.