An idea is for the reader to be a journalist investigating strange happenings in the town where the Sohmas live. They suspect something is up with the family and start to dig deeper. As they get closer to the truth, they form relationships with the Sohmas, especially those who are more guarded about the family secret. This could lead to a story full of mystery and self - discovery for both the reader and the Sohma characters.
One possible scenario in a Fruits Basket reader insert fanfiction could be the reader being a new student at the school. They accidentally stumble upon the Sohma family's secret and instead of being scared off, they offer their friendship and support to the cursed members. This could lead to a heartwarming story of acceptance and love, as the reader helps the Sohmas deal with their insecurities and the challenges that come with their curse.
One idea could be exploring the backstories of the minor characters in more depth. For example, what was Hanajima's life like before she met Tohru? Another could be a 'what if' scenario, like what if Kyo had been accepted by his family from the start. Maybe a time - travel fanfiction where Tohru goes back in time to change some of the sad events in the Sohma family's past.
One idea could be creating an OC who is a long - lost relative of one of the main characters. For example, an OC who is a cousin of Tohru. This OC could bring new family secrets and dynamics to the story.
One idea could be to have the characters from 'House' end up in the world of 'Fruits Basket'. Maybe House could try to diagnose the curse that plagues the Sohma family. His rational and often brusque approach would clash with the more emotional and superstitious aspects of the 'Fruits Basket' world.
Another concept could be a battle - centered fanfiction. The martial artists from Ranma 1/2 could be challenged by the Sohma family members in Fruits Basket. The Sohmas might use their animal forms to their advantage in combat, while the Ranma characters use their martial arts skills. It could be a series of battles where they learn to respect each other's abilities and in the end, form an alliance of sorts.
One idea could be to focus on a character who feels like an outsider in the Sohma family and their journey to find their own 'solitary freedom'. For example, they might discover a hidden talent or passion that sets them apart from the family's usual drama.
Perhaps in this fanfiction, the Pokemon gyms are run like the Sohma family houses in Fruits Basket. Each gym leader has a secret related to a Pokemon that is similar to the curse in Fruits Basket. The main character, a young trainer, stumbles upon these secrets while trying to earn gym badges.
A common theme is the struggle with the supernatural elements of the Fruits Basket world. Shigure is part of the zodiac, and in fanfictions, this can create challenges in the relationship with the reader. The reader might have to come to terms with the fact that Shigure is not an ordinary human. Also, the theme of personal growth is often there. Both Shigure and the reader may grow as individuals as their relationship progresses, learning from each other and becoming better versions of themselves.
Sure. There are many great 'fruits basket x reader' fanfictions out there that are not of the 'lemon' variety. You can start by looking on platforms like Archive of Our Own. Just search for 'fruits basket x reader' and then filter out the results based on the tags to avoid any inappropriate or 'lemon' content. Some fanfictions focus on the characters' emotional relationships and character development, which can be really interesting to read.
One plot idea could be that the OC is a new student at the school Yuki attends. They accidentally bump into each other in the hallway, and Yuki's polite apology makes the OC intrigued. As the story progresses, the OC discovers Yuki's secret about being a part of the Sohma family and helps him come to terms with his insecurities regarding his place in the family and among his peers.