Quotes from Natsuki Takaya

Tohru: Call a doctor, or a vet, or anybody! Oh, Mr. Postman, it's terrible! You see, they're animals! Postman: Uh, yes, they certainly are. Here's your mail.

Human beings are strange creatures. As people come across one another they produce various outcomes. Good things, sometimes. And other times, bad.

You can't be born again, but you can change.

I want to believe that memories, even sad and painful ones, should not be forgotten forever.

If there is anything you can do, it may just be to smile for them. Because when you smile, the world seems just a little kinder. For you to just be yourself is a very important thing, I think.

Those who hurt others will also hurt themselves.

Everytime you fall down or take the wrong path, it isn't wasted. You will surely develop and grow over time.

I think that nationality has no relation to that which gives rise to manga. Even among the Japanese, manga creators are making their creations everyday reflecting their own individuality, with none being the same. What is important isn't the differences between the creators but their love for manga.

?Kyo-kun and Tohru sitting in a tree... K-I-S...? - Shigure Sohma

Hanajima: To truly love someone is to always put thier feelings before your own...No matter what.

I love you. I love you just the way you are. I love you so much!" ~Kyo

I love the stars.Because they can't say anything.I love the stars.Because they do not judge anyone.

Simply put, I'm glad that manga as an expressive form is expanding.

Sometimes...I just want to run away from it all

Normally I hate people who whine all the time, but in your case, it would be okay to complain. Be selfish, say what you want once in a while. It's okay to let yourself be sad." -Kyo talking to Tohru

Because if you stay true to yourself and live your life boldly, someday you might be able to meet someone who will want to eat takoyaki with you more than anyone else.

I'm the sort of person that doesn't really have specific 'inspiration.' It probably comes more from my doubts and my desires.

As a child, because manga was always around and I was reading it, I naturally thought, 'Hey, I'd like to draw manga - I'd like to be a manga author!'

Before and after my debut, I've helped out other manga artists from time to time, but I have no experience of being exclusively an assistant. Nor have I done individual or self-published manga.

The wish of peeking at women showering is also a kind of romance.

You don't have to be 'adults'... but be someone who can take responsibility for their own words and actions. Believe it or not, that's actually harder.

Above and beyond drawing my creations, I try to incorporate some kind of message. I try not to end as merely a question but try to provide a conclusion within the work.

He's just explaining the situation to her, but he's all over her every chance he gets! Kureno! Touching Tohru!!!

Kyo Sohma: angrily pointing at Yuki Just like I'll beat you one of these days Yuki: looking bored Wait wait I think I've heard this one before