For me, this remains one of the most relatable life lessons from Fruits Basket. I went down a similar route as Uo-chan in middle school and the consequences of it still lurk so many years later. Kyoko's insights are so spot on, as each time I feel like I hit rock bottom in my life I find a spark of clarity that stops me short of completely giving up.
On a more personal level, this has been a terrible year for me and Fruits Basket keeps delivering the encouragement I need to get up & try again.