Tohru's entanglement with the Somas grows ever deeper as she visits the shop of Yuki's brother, goes to the Soma compound by herself, and helps Isuzu recuperate after a dangerous encounter with the head of the family. All the high school students are faced with uncertainty as school conferences about their future careers become more serious, but Yuki is faced with some of his buried memories and unearths secrets right before he performs the lead role...

When orphan Tohru is discovered living in a tent on the Soma clan's land, they offer her a place to stay in exchange for housekeeping. But soon, Tohru learns they have a bizarre secret: When hugged, they turn into animals of the Zodiac!