Ep. 20: Hiro confronts Tohru over Kisa, revealing his protective guilt and past conflict with Akito.
Aired on August 17, 2019
Hiro Sohma meets Tohru after noticing her closeness with Kisa, initially acting hostile and stealing her notebook containing a photo of Kyoko. With assistance from Kyo, Momiji, and Kisa, Hiro returns the item, and Tohru’s hug transforms him into a sheep. Later, Hiro asks Tohru to take him and Kisa out, leading to a revelation about his past. He had confessed his love for Kisa to Akito, who subsequently injured Kisa, forcing Hiro to ignore her to keep her safe. This distance led to Kisa’s bullying, which Hiro could not prevent, causing him to lash out at Tohru. Tohru comforts Hiro, acknowledging his courage in admitting his youth while encouraging him to protect Kisa in the future.
Episodes
- Ep. 16 · Arisa Buys Tohru a Swimsuit and Recalls Her Gang Past
- Ep. 17 · Arisa’s Transformation Through Kindness and New Friendships
- Ep. 18 · Kisa Sohma Finds Healing and Voice Through Tohru's Compassion
- Ep. 19 · Ritsu struggles with confidence while Tohru helps him find a reason to live.
- Ep. 20 · Hiro confronts Tohru over Kisa, revealing his protective guilt and past conflict with Akito.
- Ep. 21 · The trio attempts to expose Saki's weakness to help Yuki, but their plan backfires.
- Ep. 22 · Saki’s Past Revealed Through Bullying, Friendship, and Acceptance
- Ep. 23 · Tohru recovers from illness and studies while Kyo faces Kagura
- Ep. 24 · Kyo's Foster Father Confronts Him About His True Form and Tohru's Devotion