Yuki is one of the main protagonists of Fruits Basket and is a bona fide fan favorite. After all, he was one of the romantic options for Tohru to choose from and he was introduced in the beloved anime's very first episode. He is possessed by the spirit of the rat, who is the favorite member of the zodiac for Akito.

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This, however, led Yuki too have a horrible childhood and suffer from Akito's abusive ways while growing up. This is a major part of the plot of the show and one of the ways the writer shows just how twisted Akito is. Yuki does have a lot going for him, but even his most devoted fans don't know everything there is to know about him. Here are 10 things about Fruit's Basket's resident prince and rat that fans need to know.

10 His Parents Sold Him

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Yuki's mom and dad are awful and, believe it or not, to a much worse degree than the other zodiac members. Instead of being overprotective or fearful of him, they used Yuki for profit.

Specifically, Yuki's parents sold him to Akito when he was young and often ignored him, even after he pleaded with them for help. This drove him to run away from the main house and live with Shigure.

9 His Spirit Makes Him Hate Kyo

The zodiac members don't just turn into the animals they are cursed with; they are completely possessed by them. Simply put, those who are cursed inherit some of the traits and personalities of the animal they're cursed with. This, coincidentally, is one of the underlying reasons why Yuki and Kyo (who's possessed by a cat) don't get along.

Yuki is constantly pushed to outdo the cat in every way. On the other hand, he is Akito's favorite thanks to rats' inherent cunning tactics in zodiac tales and lore.

8 He Lacks Confidence

Hatsuharu and Yuki take a selfie in Fruits Basket.

Despite Yuki being overwhelmingly popular and attractive, he isn't very confident. He states multiple times during the series that he is jealous of Kyo.

He feels that Kyo can naturally get along with people and get close to them, while he doesn't believe he can. When he does get bursts of confidence, however, it is usually thanks to Tohru.

7 He Wants to Outdo Ayame

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Ayame is Tohru's older brother and the snake of the zodiac. Ayame ignored Yuki when they were living together and turned a blind eye to his abuse.

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Yuki joins the student council to prove that he can do a better job than Ayame and shows extreme distaste for his brother early on. This animosity does start to resolve over time, as Tohru helps push the two closer together.

6 He Doesn't Actually Love Tohru

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One of the reasons fans of the series are fine with the fact that Kyo and Tohru ended up in a relationship is Yuki's revelation that he actually doesn't love Tohru. Of course, he only means this is in a romantic way and thinks of her as the mother he was never able to have.

Yuki realizes these feelings towards the end of the series and begins to develop a relationship with Machi.

5 He Desperately Wants To Fit In

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At school, especially near the beginning of the series, Yuki will go along with just about anything. He pretends to be okay with being put in a dress and being followed by his fan club. In truth, he only tolerates these things so that people won't reject him like his parents.

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This thankfully stops later on, but this is without a doubt one of the saddest aspects of his character.

4 He Hates Mornings

A little known fact about Yuki is that he isn't a morning person. It is even stated that Yuki is generally half-awake in the mornings, although this doesn't seem to bother his reflexes. He would much rather be up late at night and sleep through the day.

It's unclear if this is because of the rat spirit's possession or if it's really just who he is. Either would be a perfectly acceptable answer, though.

3 Yuki Hates Fashion

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Yuki is a fan of wearing light clothing and never even bothers trying to accessorize. He is the exact opposite of Ayame in this respect as he finds high-fashion a boring topic. He hates being dressed up and even states that he is unimpressed by his brother's shop.

For the most part, Yuki is seen wearing simple Chinese inspired outfits in the show.

2 He Isn't Good at Art

Yuki is extremely clumsy with his hands making him awful at just about anything artistic. It is shown that he can't even make simple origami and is likely one of the causes of him getting so into gardening.

Luckily, he is pretty talented at growing tasty vegetables and hands this talent down to his son. Despite not having an eye for art, Yuki is talented in almost everything else that doesn't involve painting and cooking. Speaking of which...

1 He Can't Cook

Shigure, at one point, has a full-on meltdown when Yuki offers to cook. This is because everything Yuki cooks is basically a biohazard that no one should ever consume. Other than arts, this is one of Yuki's faults and something he will never be able to beat Kyo in.

While he may have gotten better at this as an adult, it is highly likely that Machi cooks all the family meals.

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