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君に届け [Kimi ni Todoke] #11
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 11
Sawako and Kazehaya have confessed their feelings to each other! But now Sawako is worried about her rival, Kurumi. In the past, Kurumi vowed to hate any girl who went out with Kazehaya. So how's she going to react to the news that Sawako and Kazehaya are dating?
184 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 11, 2010
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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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January 31, 2012
Some thoughts:
I love how the typical "girl vs. girl" scenario (where two girls compete over a guy) wasn't found in this series. Even though Kurumi and Sawako consider each other rivals, it's in a respectful way, not a scathing "I hate that bitch for liking/eyeing my crush" way. They respect one another's feelings for Kazehaya. Even though Kurumi *did* at first manipulate other girls to try and tarnish Sawako's reputation, once she realized Sawako's feelings towards Kazehaya were "serious," she backed off (for the most part). Basically, Kurumi doesn't fall into the typical (and, in my opinion, reviled) "mean girl" stereotype. Kurumi has flaws, depth, quirks, and charm. She is not just a one-dimensional character whose character arc is "over" once she doesn't get the guy. Kurumi is a foil for Sawako (they both are girls who have felt alienated from their peers for different reasons), but she has her own issues with which to contend. Anyway, even though the manga is (currently) focusing on Chizu and Ayane (as of volume fourteen onward), I have hopes that Shiina will give Kurumi her own resolution and "happy ending."
One line from Ayane to Kurumi really interested me: "Don't you wish I was a boy? I mean, then I could understand all of your bad parts." Even with the tricky wording (it's all about the context of the scene), I think Ayane is saying that, as a girl, she can understand and empathize with Kurumi's flaws; however, Kazehaya (as a nice/"good" boy) would not be able to like Kurumi romantically because of the flaws she has sought to hide from him. (All this time Kurumi has been hiding behind a nice/polite/cheerful facade -- trying to act the girl version of Kazehaya, basically -- while smothering her true/real self. Of course, Kazehaya didn't react with romantic interest to this female version of himself, so Kurumi has had to come to terms with that.) I think this line alone has interesting implications: girls try to "alter" themselves for the sake of boys (or love interests/crushes) while girls in general may not always like each other but they do understand one another (most of the time). It's also interesting that Ayane goes so far as to imply, "If I were to turn into a boy tomorrow, then maybe I would be the kind of boy you would want: someone who could understand and accept your flaws and love you in spite of them." (But maybe I'm just looking too far into the text with this...)
I love Chapter 44 from Kazehaya's POV: we get to see his first-hand thoughts about Sawako from the very first time Kazehaya met her leading up to the night of the Haunted Trail event (from the first chapter of the manga). I love the innocence of how he gets flustered around her yet how he doesn't let his self-consciousness get in the way of interacting with her. Although Kazehaya is very much an "ideal" boy (despite being popular, he never once took into account how he would look interacting with the alienated "scary loner" Sawako), there are definitely still shades of realism to his character, I think.
Favorite dialogue from this volume:
Sawako: I - I don't know...what the role of a girlfriend is, but...
Kazehaya: Kuronuma...it's not a role. It's not a job. Just be who you are.
[-Chapter 46]
I think this is such a refreshing thing that Shiina allows her male character to get across to the heroine: that he doesn't think of her being his girlfriend as coming with a list of "criteria" she must fulfill. So often in various media (movies, TV shows, books, etc.), boyfriends have a nasty tendency to spout, "You're my girlfriend, so you should want to kiss me/have sex with me/do things for me." And I think that stereotype helps to spur on girls doing things they aren't ready for simply to "please/placate" their significant others (because the girls are afraid of losing those they love). It's nice that Kazehaya took the time to get this point across: "What will push me away is not what you do/don't do for me but when you're not being honest with me."
Of course, this idea -- of Kazehaya allowing Sawako to set the pace for their relationship -- has some (regrettable) repercussions in later volumes. Kazehaya goes overboard with his stance on not pushing Sawako, to the point that their relationship becomes a bit strained and not so easy/comfortable as it had been. Both Kazehaya and Sawako want more of a physical relationship -- they almost kiss in a later chapter, only to be interrupted -- but Sawako is too embarrassed to take charge herself and Kazehaya doesn't want to push Sawako for things she isn't ready to do. What ends up putting distance between them is the a lack of communication and a slew of mixed signals. Here's hoping, though, that they'll resolve these issues without resorting to the old shoujo cliche of a break-up.
All my "looking too deeply into manga" aside, I really do recommend Kimi ni Todoke since -- despite some pacing issues (especially if you're reading chapter by chapter along with the Japanese releases) -- it really is one of the best shoujo manga out there right now.
I love how the typical "girl vs. girl" scenario (where two girls compete over a guy) wasn't found in this series. Even though Kurumi and Sawako consider each other rivals, it's in a respectful way, not a scathing "I hate that bitch for liking/eyeing my crush" way. They respect one another's feelings for Kazehaya. Even though Kurumi *did* at first manipulate other girls to try and tarnish Sawako's reputation, once she realized Sawako's feelings towards Kazehaya were "serious," she backed off (for the most part). Basically, Kurumi doesn't fall into the typical (and, in my opinion, reviled) "mean girl" stereotype. Kurumi has flaws, depth, quirks, and charm. She is not just a one-dimensional character whose character arc is "over" once she doesn't get the guy. Kurumi is a foil for Sawako (they both are girls who have felt alienated from their peers for different reasons), but she has her own issues with which to contend. Anyway, even though the manga is (currently) focusing on Chizu and Ayane (as of volume fourteen onward), I have hopes that Shiina will give Kurumi her own resolution and "happy ending."
One line from Ayane to Kurumi really interested me: "Don't you wish I was a boy? I mean, then I could understand all of your bad parts." Even with the tricky wording (it's all about the context of the scene), I think Ayane is saying that, as a girl, she can understand and empathize with Kurumi's flaws; however, Kazehaya (as a nice/"good" boy) would not be able to like Kurumi romantically because of the flaws she has sought to hide from him. (All this time Kurumi has been hiding behind a nice/polite/cheerful facade -- trying to act the girl version of Kazehaya, basically -- while smothering her true/real self. Of course, Kazehaya didn't react with romantic interest to this female version of himself, so Kurumi has had to come to terms with that.) I think this line alone has interesting implications: girls try to "alter" themselves for the sake of boys (or love interests/crushes) while girls in general may not always like each other but they do understand one another (most of the time). It's also interesting that Ayane goes so far as to imply, "If I were to turn into a boy tomorrow, then maybe I would be the kind of boy you would want: someone who could understand and accept your flaws and love you in spite of them." (But maybe I'm just looking too far into the text with this...)
I love Chapter 44 from Kazehaya's POV: we get to see his first-hand thoughts about Sawako from the very first time Kazehaya met her leading up to the night of the Haunted Trail event (from the first chapter of the manga). I love the innocence of how he gets flustered around her yet how he doesn't let his self-consciousness get in the way of interacting with her. Although Kazehaya is very much an "ideal" boy (despite being popular, he never once took into account how he would look interacting with the alienated "scary loner" Sawako), there are definitely still shades of realism to his character, I think.
Favorite dialogue from this volume:
Sawako: I - I don't know...what the role of a girlfriend is, but...
Kazehaya: Kuronuma...it's not a role. It's not a job. Just be who you are.
[-Chapter 46]
I think this is such a refreshing thing that Shiina allows her male character to get across to the heroine: that he doesn't think of her being his girlfriend as coming with a list of "criteria" she must fulfill. So often in various media (movies, TV shows, books, etc.), boyfriends have a nasty tendency to spout, "You're my girlfriend, so you should want to kiss me/have sex with me/do things for me." And I think that stereotype helps to spur on girls doing things they aren't ready for simply to "please/placate" their significant others (because the girls are afraid of losing those they love). It's nice that Kazehaya took the time to get this point across: "What will push me away is not what you do/don't do for me but when you're not being honest with me."
Of course, this idea -- of Kazehaya allowing Sawako to set the pace for their relationship -- has some (regrettable) repercussions in later volumes. Kazehaya goes overboard with his stance on not pushing Sawako, to the point that their relationship becomes a bit strained and not so easy/comfortable as it had been. Both Kazehaya and Sawako want more of a physical relationship -- they almost kiss in a later chapter, only to be interrupted -- but Sawako is too embarrassed to take charge herself and Kazehaya doesn't want to push Sawako for things she isn't ready to do. What ends up putting distance between them is the a lack of communication and a slew of mixed signals. Here's hoping, though, that they'll resolve these issues without resorting to the old shoujo cliche of a break-up.
All my "looking too deeply into manga" aside, I really do recommend Kimi ni Todoke since -- despite some pacing issues (especially if you're reading chapter by chapter along with the Japanese releases) -- it really is one of the best shoujo manga out there right now.
March 2, 2019
There are some ongoing plotlines with the otehr students, but the focus on this installment is happily watching Sawako and Kazehaya have a sweet, lovey-dovey time now that they have finally made their feelings clear to one another. AWWW.
October 14, 2022
STFU THEY'RE SO ADORABLE OH MY GOD
their date was so so so cute and when she gave him all the gifts she couldn't give him months ago 😭😭😭
i also have a feeling maybe pin and ayane might end up together idk she seems to kinda start falling for him and so does he
RYU IS SO RANDOM AND RELATABLE I LOVE HIM 😭😭😭😭
rooting for him and chizu 🫶
their date was so so so cute and when she gave him all the gifts she couldn't give him months ago 😭😭😭
i also have a feeling maybe pin and ayane might end up together idk she seems to kinda start falling for him and so does he
RYU IS SO RANDOM AND RELATABLE I LOVE HIM 😭😭😭😭
rooting for him and chizu 🫶
August 7, 2025
En realidad 3.5 🌟
September 19, 2025
They are just too darn adorable!! 🥰
August 19, 2024
They're so precious I cry ;;; binging this will fix me I just know it.
March 17, 2017
Que hermoso!!!!!
Es muy divertido ver que los demás creen que todo es mentira o un acto de magia, cuando en realidad fue la actitud y el ser uno mismo lo que terminó enamorando a Kazehaya.
La forma de ser de Sawako es divertida y se complementa con Kazehaya
veo veo, una nueva pareja Chizuru y Ryu.
Es muy divertido ver que los demás creen que todo es mentira o un acto de magia, cuando en realidad fue la actitud y el ser uno mismo lo que terminó enamorando a Kazehaya.
La forma de ser de Sawako es divertida y se complementa con Kazehaya
veo veo, una nueva pareja Chizuru y Ryu.
September 25, 2019
So this is where the binge shall end this time.
I ordered these out of my local library system. And not only did they only have up to volume 11, but there was no volume 10. Which of course (I am assuming) is where the confession happens...
Go figure.
Overall: what I read was cute. If I get a chance, I would definitely read the entire series!
I ordered these out of my local library system. And not only did they only have up to volume 11, but there was no volume 10. Which of course (I am assuming) is where the confession happens...
Go figure.
Overall: what I read was cute. If I get a chance, I would definitely read the entire series!
June 13, 2023
when will it be my turn
May 13, 2024
Im living for these sweet moments now these two are a couple!
October 8, 2020
Al fin me dan el contenido que tanto necesitaba
March 9, 2017
As with many others, I watched the anime of this first and am now continuing on with the manga. Initially I was unsure of giving this a try due to the premise but I fell in love instantly. The characters are likeable, the story is slower than the others I’ve watched/read in the past but it is sweet and a little sad and very, very funny. Sawako’s reactions, especially, never fail to amuse me. At one point she genuinely apologies for getting rejected and it just made me want to hug her and shake her at the same time.
I enjoyed how from the very start, the focus was on friendship and how the bond between Ayane, Chizu and Sawako formed, how Kurumi’s character was handled; her being manipulative at the start but standing up for Sawako in her own way, and the way Sawako slowly starts to come out of her shell and changes people’s preconceived perceptions of her. The only negative was the constant misunderstandings between Kazehaya and Sawako just before the big confession but that was just my impatience with wanting to see them finally together.
I’m extremely excited to continue on with the manga and see how everything develops, not just in the romance between the main characters but in the background and relationships of the other characters as well.
I enjoyed how from the very start, the focus was on friendship and how the bond between Ayane, Chizu and Sawako formed, how Kurumi’s character was handled; her being manipulative at the start but standing up for Sawako in her own way, and the way Sawako slowly starts to come out of her shell and changes people’s preconceived perceptions of her. The only negative was the constant misunderstandings between Kazehaya and Sawako just before the big confession but that was just my impatience with wanting to see them finally together.
I’m extremely excited to continue on with the manga and see how everything develops, not just in the romance between the main characters but in the background and relationships of the other characters as well.
May 26, 2014
I love how things were settled between Sawako and Kurumi. Yay for avoiding cat fights!
September 15, 2022
started this after finishing the anime and it was the best decision ever i love it sooo much <3
May 29, 2023
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH 😭😭😭
June 2, 2023
WHEN HE SAYS "IT'S NOT A JOB, IT'S NOT A ROLE, JUST BE YOURSELF!!
November 29, 2020
FLAILS!!
I was skeptical coming into this volume if I would like it or not, but IT WAS SO GOOD!!!
Gah, it was like the perfect sequel to volume 10 and just thank you so so so much Karuho Shiina! THIS is what I have been wanting and you gave me more then I ever imagined! <3
Seriously though, if you LOVED the events in volume 10, you will LOVEEEEEEE the events in this volume! Not only I was extremely impressed with Kurumi but I feel we have some good foreshadowing concerning some (hopefully) signs to future relationships.
I am beyond excited and I just need more of all the cuteness in this volume! Definitely in my top three volumes thus far!
I was skeptical coming into this volume if I would like it or not, but IT WAS SO GOOD!!!
Gah, it was like the perfect sequel to volume 10 and just thank you so so so much Karuho Shiina! THIS is what I have been wanting and you gave me more then I ever imagined! <3
Seriously though, if you LOVED the events in volume 10, you will LOVEEEEEEE the events in this volume! Not only I was extremely impressed with Kurumi but I feel we have some good foreshadowing concerning some (hopefully) signs to future relationships.
I am beyond excited and I just need more of all the cuteness in this volume! Definitely in my top three volumes thus far!
July 22, 2024
What an amazing volume!!! I know this is a slow burn and some may criticize it for taking this long but the series is so good so far that it flew by for me. Since it's heavily focused on characters and friendships as well as romance the progression actually feels pretty natural for taking 11 volumes to get a first date.
Speaking of!!! Too cute🩷 The planetarium was such a cute date spot and the recliner chairs gave such a wholesome interaction. Also, I was actually weirdly sad that Sawako wasn't able to give Kazehaya the hat she made so I was really happy to see it return and her able to gift it to him.
Stupid tummy warmer 👎🏻
Speaking of!!! Too cute🩷 The planetarium was such a cute date spot and the recliner chairs gave such a wholesome interaction. Also, I was actually weirdly sad that Sawako wasn't able to give Kazehaya the hat she made so I was really happy to see it return and her able to gift it to him.
Stupid tummy warmer 👎🏻
August 2, 2024
THIS WAS SO GOOD. This was my favorite volume so far. We got to see Sawako and Kazehaya's first date and it was so cuteeee!!!!!! The planetarium scene >>>>>
When she was giving Kazehaya the gifts that she couldn't give him before, I was so emotional but mostly just SO HAPPY! It was such a wholesome moment. I love that Kazehaya reassured Sawako about what it means to be officially dating and that she just needs to be herself.
Ryu randomly telling Chizuru that he likes her out of nowhere was WILD. I can't wait for them to get together.
Also, listen. I'm not saying that I want Ayane and Pin to end up together. I honestly hope they don't. But I fear I see the vision.
When she was giving Kazehaya the gifts that she couldn't give him before, I was so emotional but mostly just SO HAPPY! It was such a wholesome moment. I love that Kazehaya reassured Sawako about what it means to be officially dating and that she just needs to be herself.
Ryu randomly telling Chizuru that he likes her out of nowhere was WILD. I can't wait for them to get together.
Also, listen. I'm not saying that I want Ayane and Pin to end up together. I honestly hope they don't. But I fear I see the vision.
November 23, 2017
Simplemente amo esta historia, es tan linda y pura, de eso que ya no se ve hoy en día.
¡Voy a morir de diabetes de tan tiernos que son los personajes principales! ¡Y me vine a encontrar al mayor friendzoneado de la historia durante años y que no lo merece!
Ya tiene años que vi el anime, pero hace poco lo volví a ver, así que decidí leer el manga y lo que sigue después del final de la segunda temporada es ternura pura que no puedes evitar que te saque una inmensa sonrisa al ver que ya están juntos después de tanto.
¡Voy a morir de diabetes de tan tiernos que son los personajes principales! ¡Y me vine a encontrar al mayor friendzoneado de la historia durante años y que no lo merece!
Ya tiene años que vi el anime, pero hace poco lo volví a ver, así que decidí leer el manga y lo que sigue después del final de la segunda temporada es ternura pura que no puedes evitar que te saque una inmensa sonrisa al ver que ya están juntos después de tanto.
June 19, 2020
The first half felt like a filler but the last bit made up for it! This was just so... wholesome. Omg.
Also, if Sawako’s friend falls for the spiky-haired teacher just bc he was nice to her, I will rebel. She can do better than him
Also, if Sawako’s friend falls for the spiky-haired teacher just bc he was nice to her, I will rebel. She can do better than him
March 27, 2017
Aaaawwwwww <3 Son tan tiernos y hermosos :3
December 22, 2018
Love love love! It was neat to read Kazahaya's side of the story. The little drawings of them as cooks were so adorable!!!! I love this series.
January 14, 2019
I'm excited to see where the other characters go from here.
November 2, 2021
They’re so cute and blushy around each other 🥺
March 24, 2024
SHE GAVE HIM THE CHOCOLATES AND HAT
August 14, 2024
Ryu and Chizuru... *eyebrow wiggle wiggle*
their first date is so sweet
their first date is so sweet
October 15, 2024
No longer suing for emotional damage
November 17, 2025
4.5*
i love them so much😭😭😭
i love them so much😭😭😭
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