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p. 111. ISBN 978-1-59532-409-2. ^ The first chapter of Fruits Basket was published in 16th issue of Hana to Yume in 1998. While the issue's cover date is listed as 5 August 1998, it was actually released on 18 July 1998. 花とゆめ 1998年 表示号数16. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Archived from the original on 6 March 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2020. Year on cover: 1998.That's what I mean, it's not important for this to even feel like a school. Jabami is a gambler so that's all there needs to be in this school.
The sad part is, for how much they make this revolve around this one character, they failed at making her look good. Seriously the way she "gambles" is so stupid it would only work because the plot said so, I mean really really REALLY stupid to where it's boring to watch because the only way for her to win is "because plot" each and every time. There are no mind games, no deception or clever maneuvering like the show advertised. It's just Jabami is awesome, she wins the world! Bow before your ultimate waifu!
The other characters in the show are there to make her look good. Mary is the lancer/rival type who exists to lose to the awesome Mary Sue. Ryouta is the damsel in distress that needs to be saved. etc.