Sophist Boy Has Captured The Prince

is the twenty-first episode of Fruits Basket 2001 Anime.

Summary
Not everyone is happy about Tohru and Kisa spending time together - young Hiro Sohma isn’t going to let Tohru have Kisa all to herself!

Plot
While on her way to work, Tohru encounters Hiro Sohma, the Goat of the Chinese zodiac. He is shown as a person who practices sophism, constantly hurling verbal insults. Hiro steals Tohru's notebook from her handbag, causing her to panic since that is where she puts her late mother's photo. Tohru, Kyo, Momiji, and Kisa all find him to confront his attitude. Returning her notebook, Hiro then admits his jealousy toward Tohru, because of how affectionate he is of Kisa. While Tohru and Kisa spend time with Hiro, Kyo becomes upset of the way Hiro is treating Tohru. It is later discovered that Hiro is fond of Kisa and wants to protect her, that he blames himself for not defending her when she was bullied at school. Tohru takes them to a playground and they stop by a nearby vendor for crêpe. She cheers Hiro up by saying that he is courageous for being able to admit his shortcomings and for always caring for Kisa.

Trivia

 * This episode in the manga actually takes place after Kazuma comes and show Tohru Kyo's true form.

Episodio 21 (2001) Rencontre d'Hiro