As the one year anniversary of her mother's death looms on the horizon, Tohru Honda is forced to take inventory of her life. Over the past 12 months she remained strong and focused, despite her personal tragedy, by becoming a valued member of the well known but mysterious Sohma household. But with the arrival of a new school year comes even more turmoil. Tohru soon discovers that the love and care that she gives others is exactly what she needs in the most difficult time of her life. .