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I want to talk about how Fruits Basket or Furuba (as it is widely known as) changed my perspective of life. Natsuki Takaya (the author) is very talented, and in my
opinion Fruits Basket is the greatest romance manga. The relationships between Kyo and Tohru; Arisa and Kureno; Hiro and Kisa; and many other characters just warrm my heart. I know that Fruits Basket is just manga (and anime) and nothing more, but I still love reading it. I don't care if you criticize me or make fun of me. I hear enough of that from my family (not my mother and father), relatives, and people who just hate my guts. I'm not saying they do that all the time, but it is difficult to bear this heavy burden of sorrow. I don't really share this with anyone, but I am extremely shy. When someone talks to me (and if I don't know him personally or have not been acquainted with him) I just freeze, and not a single word comes out. I hate having this curse set upon me. If only I was outgoing, talkative, and just plain easy to get along with. Sadly, I am not that kind of person. That is why most of my cousins, aunts, uncles, etc. dislike my attitude.
I can't seem to do anything right in their own eyes. There are people who think I am a sweet person, and I thank God for those people. I really appreciate their kindness and concern. Okay, back to what I was saying earlier: I think Tohru is a wonderful role model, and everyday I try to be more like her. The way she treats people is almost unbelievable. I am truly sorry for talking about these petty subjects, but I just had to let this out. Furuba has changed my life, and I will continue to read the manga (for it has inspired me greatly).

I want to thank all the people who have always been there for me including the one who is very dear to my heart.
Much love,
Em