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Character Name: Tohru Honda Series: Fruits Basket (Furuba) Timeline: Manga Volume 131; End Canon Resource Links:
Personality: Tohru is exceedingly kind, polite, selfless, and what most people might describe as chronically optimistic (No, REALLY, she is.) for someone who others usually feel was given a really crappy hand in life. In particular there are two events and their repercussions that have left a pretty big impact on her.
First her father died when she was three. Tohru claimed not to have many memories of him at first, but this is actually a lie. She remembers him, she was just too young at the time, and ended up thinking of him as a villain who wanted to steal her mother away from her as well. She states that she remembers he was actually a loving person and he bought her presents, he was very kind. She even adopted his way of speaking politely (but “oddly”) after his death as a means of "replacing" him for her mother's sake. Her mother had become depressed, devastated by the loss of her husband, and began to unintentionally neglect Tohru. During the time when Kyoko was going through said depression Tohru was cared for by her paternal grandfather on and off, developing a close relationship with him. It's unclear how long things remained that way before Kyoko finally recovered, but Tohru persisted with these habits for years and years, long after the fear of losing her mother faded.
After she lost her last remaining parent (Shortly after starting high school) she vowed that her mother would always be the most important person in her life, fearing that she'd be forgotten if Tohru didn't keep her closest in her heart. Her most cherished posession is the photo that she carries with her at all times. She has one photograph of her in her wallet and at least one or two others in a picture frame. Tohru can always be found with one or the other and she speaks to them at least twice a day. She greets her mother in the morning and from time to time she'll also hold one sided conversations with her throughout the day. Her devotion to her mother is borderline obsessive, not that anyone could REALLY fault her for it. She even goes to quite the extreme lengths to try to protect her mother's photographs. Misplacing the photos, having them taken, or losing them will only end up upsetting Tohru. She sometimes refers to Kyoko's photos as though Kyoko were still a living person whose well being she's worried for.
Tohru idolizes her mother, even the fact that she was once an infamous Yankee! Because her mother was so casual Tohru takes a very relaxed approach when paying respects to her (Having a picnic on her grave when she and her friends go to visit comes to mind.), though she would probably be much more more reserved when it comes to others. The surest way to upset this girl is by talking ill of Kyoko (or anyone that she loves). I believe that it's because Kyoko used to be a gang member that Tohru doesn't even think twice about what things people do. Yes, it's horrible when someone is attacked and hurt but you won't find Tohru judging the attacker. She's more likely to confess that she doesn't understand why they would do such a thing. When speaking to others she'll often quote some bit of advice or wisdom that Kyoko passed onto her when she was still alive. Tohru's own attempts at doing the same tend to come across a little silly, humorous, or nonsensical, especially if she's attempting to quote modern trends in the process. So much of Tohru's personality is defined by the relationship with her mother, even aspects of her day to day life. None the less--
One of the more minor and quirky side affect of Kyoko's depression was that Tohru formed irregular habits about watching television. Her mother would usually channel surf rather than settling on one station, Tohru never really developed a taste for TV from that since she didn't get much chance to. She isn't very concerned with keeping up with pop-culture, and enjoys the simple things in life instead. Even so every now and then she'll make a passing reference to something she saw on TV once, like an ad, but it's apparent that she doesn't really watch it.
Being orphaned didn't seem to ruin her disposition on life, she still considers herself blessed even though the loss was a devastating one. She still has her grandfather, Uotani and Hanajima, and then she met the Sohma's, after all. Though she still carries the scars from her mother's death, now and then when she feels like she's letting her mother down she reflects on the guilt she feels for not being able to even wake up to tell her to have a good day and be safe. To some degree Tohru feels like it's her fault that her mother died. Since her mother wanted it Tohru also vowed that she would absolutely graduate from high school, do her best, and be herself. She works hard, TOO hard sometimes (getting sick between studies and her job), to finish school in honor of her promise and holds the lessons that she was taught close to her heart.
Generally Tohru is actually pretty simple in her straightforwardness and easy enough to figure out if you get the chance to get to know her and pay attention when you do. She doesn't try to hide who she is, she's eager to lend a helping hand no matter who needs it, and she's unerringly forgiving. When it comes to making friends Tohru is very outgoing and doesn't hesitate to offer her friendship to anyone that would have her. Her heart is large, welcoming, and right on her sleeve most of the time, too, so you can count on her to be genuine even if she's maybe trying to put on a brave front. She believes that everyone has some special quality that sets them apart from others; she also believes that there's good in every single person.
Her sense of modesty and humble attitude seem to know no bounds. She's both hesitant and flat out insistent that she does not deserve more than what she already has, but can easily be persuaded to accept them anyway if convinced that doing so is actually for the benefit of the person gifting her. After that the giver will find that they have her undying gratitude, even if it's something as simple as a book or hair ribbon. This is exemplified by the fact that Tohru was living in a tent in the woods because she couldn't take the idea of inconveniencing her friends (who already had a full house or tense living situations) or worrying her grandfather while his home was being renovated; not only that but except for said grandfather the immediate members of her father's family are real jerks. She ultimately agreed to stay with the Sohma's after it was decided that she could act as a live in housekeeper.
By nature Tohru is very trusting and forgiving, and honestly she’s a bit naïve, or at the very least she can SEEM it. She has a tendency to ease her way into most people's good graces simply by being her. Obviously people who find Tohru's personality type to be annoying aren't going to be affected by her charm, but in addition to being easy to please and get along with Tohru can be persistent and patient if the situation seems to warrant it. She can seemingly win over even the most unlikely of friends with her sincerity.Even after how horribly her friends have been treated and she herself she still wants to extend the hand of friendship to someone in need, despite the fact that they were the person that wronged them. When her friendship is rejected she only comes back patiently to try again several times, persistent and patient. She holds no grudges over things from the past, not towards anyone. It pays off in the end.
Tohru Honda ♥ Fruits Basket ♥ No reserve
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Character
Name: Tohru Honda
Series: Fruits Basket (Furuba)
Timeline: Manga Volume 131; End
Canon Resource Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruits_Basket
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tohru_Honda
http://fruitsbasket.wikia.com/wiki/Tohru
http://fruitsbasket.wikia.com/wiki/Volume_1
Personality: Tohru is exceedingly kind, polite, selfless, and what most people might describe as chronically optimistic (No, REALLY, she is.) for someone who others usually feel was given a really crappy hand in life. In particular there are two events and their repercussions that have left a pretty big impact on her.
First her father died when she was three. Tohru claimed not to have many memories of him at first, but this is actually a lie. She remembers him, she was just too young at the time, and ended up thinking of him as a villain who wanted to steal her mother away from her as well. She states that she remembers he was actually a loving person and he bought her presents, he was very kind. She even adopted his way of speaking politely (but “oddly”) after his death as a means of "replacing" him for her mother's sake. Her mother had become depressed, devastated by the loss of her husband, and began to unintentionally neglect Tohru. During the time when Kyoko was going through said depression Tohru was cared for by her paternal grandfather on and off, developing a close relationship with him. It's unclear how long things remained that way before Kyoko finally recovered, but Tohru persisted with these habits for years and years, long after the fear of losing her mother faded.
After she lost her last remaining parent (Shortly after starting high school) she vowed that her mother would always be the most important person in her life, fearing that she'd be forgotten if Tohru didn't keep her closest in her heart. Her most cherished posession is the photo that she carries with her at all times. She has one photograph of her in her wallet and at least one or two others in a picture frame. Tohru can always be found with one or the other and she speaks to them at least twice a day. She greets her mother in the morning and from time to time she'll also hold one sided conversations with her throughout the day. Her devotion to her mother is borderline obsessive, not that anyone could REALLY fault her for it. She even goes to quite the extreme lengths to try to protect her mother's photographs. Misplacing the photos, having them taken, or losing them will only end up upsetting Tohru. She sometimes refers to Kyoko's photos as though Kyoko were still a living person whose well being she's worried for.
Tohru idolizes her mother, even the fact that she was once an infamous Yankee! Because her mother was so casual Tohru takes a very relaxed approach when paying respects to her (Having a picnic on her grave when she and her friends go to visit comes to mind.), though she would probably be much more more reserved when it comes to others. The surest way to upset this girl is by talking ill of Kyoko (or anyone that she loves). I believe that it's because Kyoko used to be a gang member that Tohru doesn't even think twice about what things people do. Yes, it's horrible when someone is attacked and hurt but you won't find Tohru judging the attacker. She's more likely to confess that she doesn't understand why they would do such a thing. When speaking to others she'll often quote some bit of advice or wisdom that Kyoko passed onto her when she was still alive. Tohru's own attempts at doing the same tend to come across a little silly, humorous, or nonsensical, especially if she's attempting to quote modern trends in the process. So much of Tohru's personality is defined by the relationship with her mother, even aspects of her day to day life. None the less--
One of the more minor and quirky side affect of Kyoko's depression was that Tohru formed irregular habits about watching television. Her mother would usually channel surf rather than settling on one station, Tohru never really developed a taste for TV from that since she didn't get much chance to. She isn't very concerned with keeping up with pop-culture, and enjoys the simple things in life instead. Even so every now and then she'll make a passing reference to something she saw on TV once, like an ad, but it's apparent that she doesn't really watch it.
Being orphaned didn't seem to ruin her disposition on life, she still considers herself blessed even though the loss was a devastating one. She still has her grandfather, Uotani and Hanajima, and then she met the Sohma's, after all. Though she still carries the scars from her mother's death, now and then when she feels like she's letting her mother down she reflects on the guilt she feels for not being able to even wake up to tell her to have a good day and be safe. To some degree Tohru feels like it's her fault that her mother died. Since her mother wanted it Tohru also vowed that she would absolutely graduate from high school, do her best, and be herself. She works hard, TOO hard sometimes (getting sick between studies and her job), to finish school in honor of her promise and holds the lessons that she was taught close to her heart.
Generally Tohru is actually pretty simple in her straightforwardness and easy enough to figure out if you get the chance to get to know her and pay attention when you do. She doesn't try to hide who she is, she's eager to lend a helping hand no matter who needs it, and she's unerringly forgiving. When it comes to making friends Tohru is very outgoing and doesn't hesitate to offer her friendship to anyone that would have her. Her heart is large, welcoming, and right on her sleeve most of the time, too, so you can count on her to be genuine even if she's maybe trying to put on a brave front. She believes that everyone has some special quality that sets them apart from others; she also believes that there's good in every single person.
Her sense of modesty and humble attitude seem to know no bounds. She's both hesitant and flat out insistent that she does not deserve more than what she already has, but can easily be persuaded to accept them anyway if convinced that doing so is actually for the benefit of the person gifting her. After that the giver will find that they have her undying gratitude, even if it's something as simple as a book or hair ribbon. This is exemplified by the fact that Tohru was living in a tent in the woods because she couldn't take the idea of inconveniencing her friends (who already had a full house or tense living situations) or worrying her grandfather while his home was being renovated; not only that but except for said grandfather the immediate members of her father's family are real jerks. She ultimately agreed to stay with the Sohma's after it was decided that she could act as a live in housekeeper.
By nature Tohru is very trusting and forgiving, and honestly she’s a bit naïve, or at the very least she can SEEM it. She has a tendency to ease her way into most people's good graces simply by being her. Obviously people who find Tohru's personality type to be annoying aren't going to be affected by her charm, but in addition to being easy to please and get along with Tohru can be persistent and patient if the situation seems to warrant it. She can seemingly win over even the most unlikely of friends with her sincerity. Even after how horribly her friends have been treated and she herself she still wants to extend the hand of friendship to someone in need, despite the fact that they were the person that wronged them. When her friendship is rejected she only comes back patiently to try again several times, persistent and patient. She holds no grudges over things from the past, not towards anyone. It pays off in the end.