Fruits basket by Natsuki Takaya
publisher Hakusensha/Hana to Yume Magazine
Synopsis/Summaries done by Kevp
Summaries for Chaps 50

 somehow managed to get my hand on some scans of chapter 50... and 
it was about Arisa's love interest. I couldn't understand what she 
meant by the guy being "someone like Tohru," until I read the part of 
their first encounter.

Arisa was at her part-time job, a convenience store, when he saw a 
guy holding a big bundle of snacks in his arms. When Arisa told him 
to get a basket for them, he bowed to show his appreciation of her 
kindness, dropping everything in the process. If you can remember, 
that's what exactly happened in Arisa's first encounter with Tohru. 
Arisa also remembered this, and laughed very heartily.

The guy's name is Kureno, and yes, he's a Souma. Apparenlty he is 
also one of the people who lives in the Inner House, since he seems 
to be very close with Akito. In fact, Akito himself seems to pay a 
lot of attention to him. Very interesting...

But he doesn't seem to be one on the bad side. More precisely, I 
think Arisa is correct in way to describe him as "someone like 
Tohru." He's very naive, and kind-natured, not to mention very 
caring for others.

The thing is, though... he's "26" years-old... -.-;; 9 years older 
than Arisa. Arisa herself doesn't seem to mind much... and Kureno 
himself is very attracted to Arisa. This relationship looks like 
it's going to be one of those "fell in love at the first sight" kinds.

Also, it seems the naivete of Kureno only comes from his secluded 
life. For some reason, he seems to be kept away from outside by 
Akito. Akito acted very protective of him, and Kureno himself said 
he had never gone to a convenience store until the time he met 
Arisa. According to Kureno's words, this wasn't due to any health 
problems, but rather somewhat forced situation which Kureno he 
himself gave up on. Maybe he's the last Juunishi(which would mean 
Akito is not cursed, at least not with the animal curse...)? VERY 
interesting.

Just like what you would expect from Arisa, she is very forward in 
expressing her feelings. She's very attracted to Kureno, and is not 
afraid of showing it. So is Kureno, although he himself, probably 
because of his naivete, doesn't seem to realize what his feeling 
exactly is. Still, he was almost ready to kiss the girl...

Until next time...