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君に届け [Kimi ni Todoke] #9
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 9
Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine...for a horror movie. Nicknamed "Sadako" after the haunting movie character, everyone is afraid to come near her for fear of being cursed. But her whole life changes when she befriends the most popular boy in class, Shota Kazehaya.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 11, 2009
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Karuho Shiina
128 books630 followersSee also 椎名 軽穂
Karuho Shiina was born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan. Though Kimi ni Todoke is only her second series following many one-shot stories, it has already racked up accolades from various "Best Manga of the Year" lists. Winner of the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for the shojo category, Kimi ni Todoke also placed fifth in the first-ever Manga Taisho (Cartoon Grand Prize) contest in 2008.
Karuho Shiina was born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan. Though Kimi ni Todoke is only her second series following many one-shot stories, it has already racked up accolades from various "Best Manga of the Year" lists. Winner of the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for the shojo category, Kimi ni Todoke also placed fifth in the first-ever Manga Taisho (Cartoon Grand Prize) contest in 2008.
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March 13, 2015
Frustrations rising.
Sure the events in this volume were kind of inevitable, but really?! How two people can be simultaneously so incredibly dense is beyond me. I like that this relationship isn't all smooth sailing, especially when their personalities interfere with their ability to communicate, but that doesn't mean I have to enjoy it either. I just want to be in between the two of them and translate what the other is saying so this whole miscommunication can be resolved. Needless to say I am incredibly excited to read the next volume, but am becoming rather wary of how long this courtship is going to be drawn out.
Something else worth noting is I really enjoyed how all the secondary characters are reacting to this new development. I also sort of like the new guy despite the dilemma he's caused and the fact that I can't seem to remember his name...
Sure the events in this volume were kind of inevitable, but really?! How two people can be simultaneously so incredibly dense is beyond me. I like that this relationship isn't all smooth sailing, especially when their personalities interfere with their ability to communicate, but that doesn't mean I have to enjoy it either. I just want to be in between the two of them and translate what the other is saying so this whole miscommunication can be resolved. Needless to say I am incredibly excited to read the next volume, but am becoming rather wary of how long this courtship is going to be drawn out.
Something else worth noting is I really enjoyed how all the secondary characters are reacting to this new development. I also sort of like the new guy despite the dilemma he's caused and the fact that I can't seem to remember his name...
December 2, 2018
Just last volume I had been commenting on how quickly the weeks were passing -- and now we have an installment that seems to take place all in one, or maybe two subsequent, school days, as our protagonists confusedly attempt to communicate their feelings for one another and are led into misunderstandings by the interference of their peers.
September 24, 2020
Que clase de falta de comunicación es esta?!!!
December 7, 2014
I love how both Sadako and Kazehaya have finally come to terms with how they feel about one another. Now, they just need to stop hurting one another, and go for it.
January 1, 2018
For me, these two are the most infuriatingly dense people in the universe right now. Gah! Just get together already!
November 28, 2020
3.5 stars
All I can say is…FINALLYYYYYY!!!
Ahh this was a hard volume to read because of "the wall" that is up and just sooooo many other things, but extremely well done to the mangaka for creating a real romance from high school so richly.
And awkwardly. LOL!
As much as I don't like the angst and the drama, I am once again amazed at how this really IS a genuine high school romance, packed with misunderstandings, awkwardness, and tears.
Also, Kumuri showed up and I didn't absolutely loathe her so personal progress for me?!
Ooo another thing, I am very proud of Kento! I expected his character arc to be very different, but he surprised me in his humbleness. I'm excited to see how he shows up in the series because he's a sweet guy and think I want to give him a second chance without assuming he's just going to destroy my ship and manically laugh. LOL!
But that ending…
GAH, THAT ENDING!!
I. Am. Cheering.
Last thing, I loved how Chizu was frank with Sawako. <3
All I can say is…FINALLYYYYYY!!!
Ahh this was a hard volume to read because of "the wall" that is up and just sooooo many other things, but extremely well done to the mangaka for creating a real romance from high school so richly.
And awkwardly. LOL!
As much as I don't like the angst and the drama, I am once again amazed at how this really IS a genuine high school romance, packed with misunderstandings, awkwardness, and tears.
Also, Kumuri showed up and I didn't absolutely loathe her so personal progress for me?!
Ooo another thing, I am very proud of Kento! I expected his character arc to be very different, but he surprised me in his humbleness. I'm excited to see how he shows up in the series because he's a sweet guy and think I want to give him a second chance without assuming he's just going to destroy my ship and manically laugh. LOL!
But that ending…
GAH, THAT ENDING!!
I. Am. Cheering.
Last thing, I loved how Chizu was frank with Sawako. <3
April 10, 2019
Rating: 4.4 / 5
There's only so much of misunderstandings that a person can take, but when someone is so dense as to misinterpret things even when they're being directly told the way things are, that takes the cake for me.
The emotional drama of this volume is high and makes for a super-fast read. It brings the misunderstandings of before to a climax, but even I think that it's a bit overdone with somehow misunderstanding a direct confession.
However, on the other hand, maybe something this dramatic is necessary for things to progress forward to the romantic-relationship level. I'm not sure. In any case, the author does a good job of making the readers root for Kazehaya and Sawako, if only to get them together when it's so obvious they should be and yet for some reason aren't. Gah, it hits all the right points of frustration and creates a dedicated fanbase.
There's only so much of misunderstandings that a person can take, but when someone is so dense as to misinterpret things even when they're being directly told the way things are, that takes the cake for me.
The emotional drama of this volume is high and makes for a super-fast read. It brings the misunderstandings of before to a climax, but even I think that it's a bit overdone with somehow misunderstanding a direct confession.
However, on the other hand, maybe something this dramatic is necessary for things to progress forward to the romantic-relationship level. I'm not sure. In any case, the author does a good job of making the readers root for Kazehaya and Sawako, if only to get them together when it's so obvious they should be and yet for some reason aren't. Gah, it hits all the right points of frustration and creates a dedicated fanbase.
February 12, 2021
3.5/5 I rounded this one up instead of down because the last couple chapters are great.
I love these characters so it pains me to see them act so incredibly idiotic. The misunderstanding between Sawako and Shota which is the main plot point for this volume is so ridiculous it borders on unbelievable. Coming through it though there are a few stand out moments, my favorite being Chizu and Kurumi essentially telling Sawako she’s a freaking idiot. Albeit in much nicer terms.
The last 2 volumes also had many shorter chapters which I didn’t care for as much but it wasn’t that big of a deal.
Shota and Sawako on the cover again this time. Though most of the covers feature them.
Read 2/12/21
I love these characters so it pains me to see them act so incredibly idiotic. The misunderstanding between Sawako and Shota which is the main plot point for this volume is so ridiculous it borders on unbelievable. Coming through it though there are a few stand out moments, my favorite being Chizu and Kurumi essentially telling Sawako she’s a freaking idiot. Albeit in much nicer terms.
The last 2 volumes also had many shorter chapters which I didn’t care for as much but it wasn’t that big of a deal.
Shota and Sawako on the cover again this time. Though most of the covers feature them.
Read 2/12/21
June 12, 2020
So intensely frustrating!!!
This literally all was tension and filler. Sawako isn’t talking and isn’t communicating but finally FINALLY she’s figuring out things. It just took the entire book for her to realize it.
I feel so bad for Kazehaya. His confession went south. You can tell he’s hurting a lot.
Misunderstandings are everywhere.....
This literally all was tension and filler. Sawako isn’t talking and isn’t communicating but finally FINALLY she’s figuring out things. It just took the entire book for her to realize it.
I feel so bad for Kazehaya. His confession went south. You can tell he’s hurting a lot.
Misunderstandings are everywhere.....
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 9, 2024
i am begging one of the two people who have volume 10 and 11 checked out from the kcls on libby to please hurry up and finish the books because i’m on a cliff hanger 🫵🏻🫵🏻🗣️🗣️🗣️ ((i’ve seen the anime like 3x, i know what happens)
March 12, 2018
So cute!!!!
January 13, 2019
GO TELL HIM!!!
August 5, 2020
PLEASE LET THIS BE THEIR MOMENT.
April 3, 2021
FINALLY!!!
October 13, 2022
CAN THEY JUST TALK FOR FUCK'S SAKE
May 29, 2023
if the confession doesn't happen next volume im going to lose it
September 9, 2023
please let this suffering (affectionate) end in the next volume
February 16, 2024
So much unnecessary confusion!!!!!! I love how Pin’s just confusing everyone even more lol
July 30, 2024
3'5/5
Ea al fin espabila Sawako.
Lo rápido que se hubiese solucionado si Kento no la hubiese liado jsdjsjjs
Ea al fin espabila Sawako.
Lo rápido que se hubiese solucionado si Kento no la hubiese liado jsdjsjjs
August 13, 2024
I keep saying this but the friendship in this series is so great
January 2, 2025
These two are just so dense -.-
November 1, 2025
A frustrating volume…but we are close… :’))))))
June 17, 2025
AAAAAAAAAAAAAA, ¿CÓMO ME LO VAS A TERMINAR ASÍ Y PRETENDER QUE AHORA ME VAYA A DORMIR? NO PERMITO, NO ACEPTO! (juro que gritaría que no fuera de madrugada jaja)
February 5, 2017
Es el primer tomo en el que Sawako me desespera tanto, puedo comprender el porque de su forma de ser pero eso no quita que a veces me den ganas de decirle "Reacciona!", al menos una de sus amigas no se quedo con las ganas y ¡por fin! le dijo lo que todos pensamos jojojojo
Y el final... ¡Ese final! Ya no aguanto por saber que pasará en el siguiente tomo! <3
Y el final... ¡Ese final! Ya no aguanto por saber que pasará en el siguiente tomo! <3
February 28, 2019
It saved itself a bit towards the end, but this was an exemplary concoction of all the things I despise in mangas. There was no reason for so many misunderstandings to exist besides the need to stretch the story and keep the reader waiting.
There could have been many other ways to have Sawako face how her lack of self esteem hurts her and the ones next to her without creating these unrealistic and angsty situations.
This is what makes me lose interest in the story..
There could have been many other ways to have Sawako face how her lack of self esteem hurts her and the ones next to her without creating these unrealistic and angsty situations.
This is what makes me lose interest in the story..
October 29, 2016
This volume was all about a misunderstanding and about Sawako's pals trying to help her. It was really agonizing to get through, haha. The mangaka has no empathy for us! But hopefully this is the last misunderstanding in the series.
August 19, 2018
The story centers on Sawako and Hazehaya, high school students who start to like each other but one is dense and the other too friendly that causes major, MAJOR CONFUSION!!!
And now to read until they finally stop going in circles. Ugh
And now to read until they finally stop going in circles. Ugh
April 23, 2014
Excellent! This was really wonderful, and I'm so happy to see the plot speeding forward!
October 21, 2017
Waaay too short for the price. Finished this in 20 minutes...
December 15, 2017
This is a really cute manga series, but this was my least favorite volume so far. Sawako cried the entire volume.
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