Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 6

君に届け [Kimi ni Todoke] #6

by Karuho Shiina

Chizu is surprised by the sudden homecoming of Tôru, Ryu's older brother and her childhood crush. But old habits die hard when Chizu can't seem to get enough courage to declare her love. But this is the one time Chizu won't be able to count on Ryu to be supportive of her--not when he wants her for himself!

Genres: Manga, Romance, Shojo, Graphic Novels, Comics, Young Adult, Comics Manga

184 pages, Paperback

First published March 25, 2008

About the author

See 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.

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The thing with the brother got resolved a lot faster than I thought it would lol. Also I kind of don't like Sawako's dad?? Like he's not a bad person or anything, but he's so annoying and I wish Sawako could've given Kazehaya the hat!!! Like I'm really annoyed she didn't get to.

[malak · Rating 5 out of 5]

CHIZU AND RYU'S RELATIONSHIP IS A WHOLE ROLLERCOASTER I FUCKING SWEAR 😭 CAN SHE PLEASE JUST FALL FOR HIM
SAWAKO ALSO KNITTING A HAT FOR KAZEHAYA WAS SO ADORABLE I LOVE THEM, wish her dad didn't take it tho

[atmatos · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I can think of is this...

“When I become Fuhrer—
All female personnel in the military will wear—
TINY MINI-SKIRTS!!”
Roy Mustang, FullMetal Alchemist

...and this...

Shigure Sôma: [singing to himself as he prepares for Tohru's friends to come over] High school girls! 1, 2, 3! High School Girls! All for me!
Fruits Basket

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reseña completa--- http://bit.ly/2GlT76C

Kimi ni Todoke es la historia de una chica de Preparatoria llamada Sawako, debido a su piel pálida, su largo y lacio cabello negro y su aura sombría todos le tienen miedo y la apodan Sadako (como el personaje de la historia de terror El Aro), de ella se dicen muchas cosas, que puede ver fantasmas, que se comunica con los espíritus y que el solo hecho de verla fijamente trae desgracias y maldiciones, todo esto es demasiado lejano a la realidad pues Sawako es una chica tímida, dulce y muy inocente que no entiende porque el mundo parece temerle...bueno todo el mundo excepto un chico, Kazehaya, el trata a Sawako con mucha amabilidad y dulzura y a pesar de ser el chico más extrovertido y popular de su clase no es altanero y siempre trata de que Sawako se integre con los demás. Gracias a esta actitud Sawako comienza a salir de su concha y logra, incluso, hacer dos amigas: Yano y Chizu y hasta vive su primer amor al lado del amable Kazehaya. En este tomo nos topamos con Yano emocionada por la llegada de Toru, hermano mayor de su mejor amigo Ryu, y de quien ha estado secretamente enamorada desde niña, preparada para declararle sus sentimientos y decidida a usar una femenina minifalda en el momento en que le diga lo que siente es como iniciamos este tomo; además veremos la primera navidad con amigos de Sawako y los sentimientos que han evolucionado y que llegarán a un punto clave entre Sawako y Kazehaya.

[Lover of books · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one I think was my favorite so far because I relate to her so much with the party.

[Hedi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liked this one a lot more then the volume before it. This one got a bit more into relationships and feelings. Was very touching to see a more softer side of Chizeru

[shannon🏹 · Rating 5 out of 5]

ugh this is just so cute and nostalgic! love that this one focuses more on chizuru and her crush and her relationship with ryu. its just so nice that she & ayane aren’t brushed off to being side characters but they’re important across this series. love love love. and the last chapter being about christmas and sawako gets her first mobile phone and kazehaya brought her a key chain for it MY SOUL

[Amanda [Novel Addiction] · Rating 3 out of 5]

Awww. I really like Sanada. Will continue reading.

[sid · Rating 3 out of 5]

i want a man like ryuu (｡♡‿♡｡)

[Laura A. Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my second favorite volume in this manga so far! VERY good!

I think pretty much anything that has Chizu and Ryu having even an INKLING of a relationship or something growing towards it, I'm 100% here. Though there was some sad moments/situations, I really loved this volume. The growth was epic and that one Chizu and Ryu scene made me tear up!

I LOVE how thoughtful Sawako is cornering her family!! What a fresh delight to see in manga! She has such a healthy relationship with her family and the ending was so moving because of it. I'm excited to see where things go and HER POOR DAD! Hahaha! Also poor Sawako because the final scene made me laugh!

Very sweet volume!

[Jasmine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Gosh! How I hate myself for breaking my promise to myself to stop reading this series when I finished volume 5!

I was really excited to see how the love triangle between the two brothers would work but it didn't even get to be a love triangle. Just a few pages after the brother's entrance he introduced his girlfriend to everyone, saying that they were going to get married and proving to everyone that Chizu absolutely doesn't stand a chance. :|||| way to kill suspense and plot twist in a story.

[mitchelle °❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ · Rating 4 out of 5]

read this already. planning for a reread soon.

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I wish Sawako spoke up and told her family she wanted to go to the Christmas party. I’m sure they would have understood knowing that she seems happier lately and has two very close friends now. She’s always been a good daughter and has never done wrong before, so I’m sure they would have immediately said yes as long as she kept them updated that she was safe.

[Shirley · Rating 3 out of 5]

oooh... I like Ryu's brothers, I'm about to compare him with the live action version but restrained mayself, because of the time limit the live action makes it looks like he cold and doesn't care much about Chizuru, I'm glad it's not that case. My my Ryu.. such a good person *sigh* I'm glad though it's not totally focus on Kazehaya and Sawako but also their friends story.

[Chloe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an another great volume! I loved seeing Ryu comfort Chizuru and be there for her! It is so sweet! Also Sawako is so sweet and thoughtful when it comes to her friends and family!

[Eli · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Comfort me...Ryu"
Mira de verdad la escena de Ryu consolando a Chizu no me puede gustar más..... Also el capítulo de Toru volviendo sólo para estar un rato con Chi y recordar sus momentos de la infancia se sintió súper nostálgico y me entraron ganas de llorar wtf 😭😭😭

[Lyric C. · Rating 4 out of 5]

If these idiots don’t get together soon I swear

[Flor ):) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This made me so happy

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5 The focus remains on Chizuru and the Sanada brothers in volume 6. Still relatively heart warming. Just a fun relaxing read.

The final chapter about Christmas is definitely the highlight this time around as Sawako gives Shota a handmade Christmas present and some mix ups ensue.

A very adorable cover of Chizuru and the Sanada Bros on the cover this time.

Read 2/9/2021

[Addicted2booksStefania · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was so sweet! I’m honestly loving this!! Each character and relationship is being developed in such a meaningful way!

[Reece Simmonds · Rating 5 out of 5]

dude…‘say yes’ by Elliott Smith came on during Chizu and Torus talk and I was deadass tearing up. I LOVE MEDIA SM. Also Sawako and Kazehaya in the last chapter nearly got me :’)

onto vol 7 😄

[Athziri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Después de 3 años... Literalmente 😭
3.5

[Amanda Setasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked that the majority of this volume focused on a couple that wasn't actually the main couple.
It was a lot of feels and really gave you a feel for the other characters personalities.

[Mir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aww, poor Chizu! Poor Ryu!
More Sawada being too kind a daughter to tell her parents she really want to go to the party rather than stay home with them.

[Lady Tea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: 5+ / 5

This volume settles Chizu-chan's arc of unrequited love quite nicely, as she accepts that even though her first love isn't "the one" for her, she can still be happy for him and try to move on. It's a great instance of acceptance as a general lesson for what would otherwise be painful rejection and regret.

Apart from that, we get a quick and cute Christmas episode of Sawako's first time having friends. Granted, she doesn't actually go to the party, but she's happy to be invited and at least get a chance to exchange gifts.

All in all, this volume mainly wrapped up events from the previous volume, so it was a satisfying ending. I'm impressed to (re)discover how much the author has going on this early in the series.

Six volumes down, twenty-four more to go!

[Viki · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume is covers Chizu coming to terms with her crush on Ryu's older brother, Toru coming home and bringing his fiancee. Everyone knows how Chizu feels about Toru, but they don't know how to help her and feels useless that they don't know what to do. Chizu tries to brush it off and act nonchalant about it all, but everyone knows she isn't okay.

Ryu has his own complicated feelings about the entire situation. He is relieved that Chizu now has to give up on Toru, which embarrasses Chizu as she thinks he was feeling sorry for her the entire time. She is upset that her relationship with both Toru and Ryu is strained now as she is taking out a lot of her frustrations out on Ryu.

He loves Chizu and doesn't like to see her hurt, but he is also glad because now she might actually get over her crush on his brother and he will have a change to let her know how he feels.

[Katt Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Complicated love triangle and a certain amount of heartbreak. Love how the focus moves to Sawako's friends sometimes.

[Mariana · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 estrellas
Ryu <3 que bello todo lo que siente por Chizu, aunque a ella le guste alguien más TT.TT 3

[Mika (Hiatus) · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Schon wieder beginnt der Band emotional. Diesmal ist es ein Schlag ins Gesicht, selbst ich hab richtig geschockt geguckt einfach weil das so aus dem Nichts kam. Auch wenn ich eigentlich es nicht runterreden möchte hat dieses Ereignis auch Vorteile für Ryu und eventuell auch Chizuru.

Wie sich Ryu, Toru und Chizuru gegenseitig friendzonen ist auch heftig. Jeder ist irgendwie in jemand anderen verliebt und dann sagen die auch immer in solchen Momenten ,,[...]wie eine kleine Schwester für mich" oder ,,[...]wie ein großer Bruder für mich". Ich meine ich versteh es ja weil die alle Sandkastenfreunde sind, aber schon brutal wie die sich alle indirekt verletzen.

Ich fand die Mitte und Ende von diesen Band richtig toll. In der Mitte gibt es richtig starke Charakterentwicklung sowie Möglichkeit für neue Chancen und das Ende war so heiter und einfach nur süß wie sich Sawako und Shouta Weihnachtsgeschenke gegeben haben.

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The volume starts emotionally once more. This time it's a slap in the face, even I looked really shocked 'cause that event was so unexpected. Even if I don't really want to talk it down, this event also has advantages for Ryu and possibly also Chizuru.

Ryu, Toru and Chizuru are friendzoning each other, this is also fierce. Everyone is kind of in love with someone else and then they always say ‘[...]like a little sister to me’ or ‘[...]like a big brother to me’. I mean I get it 'cause they are all sandbox friends, but it's still brutal as they all hurt themselves indirectly.

I really liked the middle and end part of this volume. In the middle there is really strong character development as well as room for new opportunities and the ending was cheerful and just sweet as Sawako and Shouta gave each other Christmas gifts.

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[Luana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bene, bene, partiamo con il momento di angst che ha coinvolto la mia OTP: il fratello maggiore di Ryu arriva per passare un paio di giorni a casa e non è solo, ma bensì accompagnato dalla fidanzata. Fidanzata che ha tutta l'intenzione di sposare. Tutti i grandi piani di Chizu per il loro prossimo incontro a Capodanno, vanno in frantumi. Una situazione che porterà a una piccola incomprensione con Ryu, che ha sempre saputo che quel sentimento non aveva futuro. Da sempre attento ai bisogni della ragazza, Ryu darà a Chizu l'opportunità non solo di sfogare la sua frustrazione (le fide Sawako e Ayane a momenti piangono più di lei), ma anche di chiudere il cerchio, incontrando di nuovo Toru, e di venire a patti con la situazione. Ovviamente ci sarà un momento di incomprensione tra i due, anche perché Ryu (un po' come Sawako) è brutalmente onesto, ma alla lunga rimane comunque la persona che sa capire Chizu nel profondo.
Questo episodio ci mostra anche l'importanza di avere al proprio fianco una spalla amica su cui piangere, di avere intorno persone pronte ad ascoltare. A volte può sembrare un gesto da niente, ma questo tipo di vicinanza può fare miracoli.

Il volume poi si chiude la sera della vigilia di Natale, altro momento importante per Sawako, che inizialmente non partecipa alla festa di classe per passare la giornata con i genitori. Ma quando finalmente riesce a comunicare loro il suo desiderio di raggiungere il resto dei compagni, troverà Shota ad attenderla. E così abbiamo pure la scena dello scambio dei regali (oddio, Shota si deve accontentare di quello di scorta, visto che il papà di Sawako si è fregato quello giusto). Un altro piccolo passo avanti, in attesa del prossimo momento drama.

[Lou (Lou and Life) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This manga series follows a girl called Kuronuma and she has the looks that would be perfect for a ghost in a horror movie, but everyone has her misunderstood. Through her friendship with the popular boy in class, Kazehaya, her classmates start to realise that she's not this feared figure that she is thought to be. Kuronuma has just realised her feelings for Kazehaya and is learning to adjust to them.

This volume concludes Chizu's side story and shows the end of the school year. This volume probably has the most emotional impact so far. I laughed out loud on page 2, and there where a few moments that I wanted to cry. It gave me both heart and wrist flutters. Chizu's side story ended bitter sweetly and it broke my heart a bit. But then you had the end chapter which focused on Christmas, and it was the cutest scene ever between Kuronuma and Kazehaya. The ending scene in this volume also happens to be one of my favourite's from the anime. I can't wait to read on and see these characters and relationships develop further!