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Momiji Soma, a member of the Sohma family, carries a curse that transforms him into a rabbit when embraced by the opposite sex or overwhelmed by stress. Born prematurely due to the curse’s strain, his mother rejected him after witnessing his transformation, prompting Hatori Sohma to erase her memories of his existence. This severed Momiji’s familial ties, leaving his younger sister Momo oblivious to their kinship. His affluent Japanese father distanced him from the household to shield his wife and daughter, though Momiji maintained a silent, watchful proximity to their lives.

Petite in stature with blonde hair and brown eyes inherited from his German mother, Momiji’s initially youthful appearance featured feminine attire, including a girls’ school uniform paired with shorts. His playful, affectionate exterior contrasted with the anguish of familial abandonment, yet he displayed emotional depth, candidly addressing past traumas and rejecting willful forgetfulness as a path to healing.

Momiji forged a profound connection with Tohru Honda, confessing romantic feelings while acknowledging her bond with Kyo Sohma. Choosing selflessness, he urged Kyo to prioritize Tohru’s happiness, suppressing his own desires. His resilience crystallized when defying Akito Sohma, the family’s authoritarian "God," after his curse dissolved early. He openly resisted her dominance despite retaliatory threats, asserting his autonomy.

Post-curse, Momiji adopted a taller, more masculine physique and switched to boys’ uniforms, though retained an appreciation for charming aesthetics. In *Fruits Basket Another*, he married an unnamed partner, fathered a daughter named Mina, and reconciled with Momo, who later discovered their sibling connection. His evolution balanced lightheartedness with newfound maturity, exemplified by consoling Akito through a parable of a "foolish traveler" and championing Tohru’s emotional needs. Though his love for Tohru remained unreciprocated, he voiced optimism about forging future connections equally meaningful, embodying forward-focused hope.