When an orphan moves in with members of the reclusive Soma family, she learns they carry a curse that turns them into animals from the Chinese zodiac at awkward times; she resolves to help them lift the curse and restore peace to their family.

Tohru meets Satchan Soma of the tiger zodiac, who refuses to speak because of an incident in middle school.

A new family member arrives; Mitsuru asks Shigure about his manuscript.

Tohru meets Hiro Soma, whose rotten attitude starts things off on the wrong foot.

The conniving Prince Yuki fan club comes to Hanajima's house.