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I don’t think there are any memories that are okay to forget. None. I think…. I want to live with all my memories. Even if they’re sad memories. Even if their memories that only hurt me. Even if they’re memories I’d rather forget. If I keep them and keep trying, without running away… If I keep trying, then someday…I’ll be strong enough that those memories can’t defeat me. I want to think that there’s no such thing as a memory that’s okay to forget. - Momiji Sohma

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Momiji Sohma is a character from the anime and manga series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. He’s part of the Sohma family, a family cursed to transform into animals of the Chinese zodiac when hugged by the opposite sex or when they’re under emotional stress.

Momiji in his Rabbit form.

Momiji is the Rabbit of the Zodiac, and at first glance, you’d probably think he’s just a cheerful, hyper kid with a sweet smile and endless energy. He has fluffy blonde hair, bright eyes, and a love for cute clothes that match his playful personality.

But behind his sunny smiles, Momiji carries a quiet, heavy sadness. His mother couldn’t accept the curse and the fact that her son would transform into a rabbit, so she chose to have her memories of him erased, leaving Momiji to grow up watching her from afar, unable to call her “mom” again.

Momiji during his newborn moment.

Despite the pain, Momiji chooses to stay cheerful, believing that crying alone won’t change anything. He’s gentle, caring, and surprisingly mature for his age, often showing kindness to others while carrying his own struggles quietly.

Momiji’s story in Fruits Basket is a beautiful reminder that even the ones who smile the brightest often carry the heaviest stories—and that choosing to be kind is its own form of strength.