
From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke
Known for her semblance to the Sadako character of The Ring series, Sawako Kuronuma is given the nickname "Sadako" and misunderstood to be frightening and malicious like her fictional counterpart, despite having a timid and sweet nature. Longing to make friends and live a normal life, Sawako is naturally drawn to the cheerful and friendly Shouta Kazehaya, the most popular boy in her class. From their first meeting, Sawako has admired Kazehaya's ability to be the center of attention and aspires to be like him. When Kazehaya organizes a test of courage for the entire class and encourages her to attend, Sawako sees this as an opportunity to get along with her classmates, starting with Ayane Yano and Chizuru Yoshida. Through each new encounter and emotion she experiences, Sawako believes that meeting Kazehaya has changed her for the better. Little does Sawako know, her presence has also changed Kazehaya.
Kuronuma Sawako is often misunderstood and feared by others for resembling a horror movie character. She enters her new high school hoping that she can make new friends. Her chance comes when she volunteers to be a ghost for a school activity.
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Mayuki Makiguchi, Miho Miyagawa, Kanae Oki, Masahiro Yamanaka
Sawako finds a lost puppy and Kazehaya decides to take him in. The class seats are shuffled and Sawako learns that she might have more friends than she first thought.
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Chiaki Yurin, Masahiro Yamanaka, Nobuaki Kanemitsu, Yukitoshi Tokumoto
Rumors are circulating about Sawako's friends, Ayane and Chizuru. It is said that Sawako started these rumors, but she is unaware that anything is going on at all. When approached about it, Sawako hesitates in her response.
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Yuki Ono, Mayuki Makiguchi, Miho Miyagawa, Chiaki Yurin
The group is plagued by questions. Did Sawako start these rumors? Why would she do that? Who could really be responsible? No answers are in sight and Sawako shrinks back into her old ways-quiet and alone.
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Yuki Ono, Masahiro Yamanaka, Takashi Matsuyama, Sakurako Kishiro
Sawako is invited to hang out with friends for the first time ever. She meets up with Ayane and Chizuru, and then spend some time at Ryuu's place. Kazehaya is invited over and everyone has a wonderful time.
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Yuki Ono, Takashi Matsuyama, Sakurako Kishiro, Naoya Uchida
Sawako finds herself unable to avoid Kurumi, who pops up around every corner to offer support or ask for something. An unfamiliar feeling surrounds Sawako and Kazehaya, who grow too flustered to speak with one another like they used to.
Guest Stars:
Aya Hirano, Mayuki Makiguchi, Miho Miyagawa, Masahiro Yamanaka, Haruka Nagashima
Kurumi has told Sawako her big secret, but Sawako apologizes and says that she cannot help. Kurumi reveals her true colors, but Sawako remains undeterred and promises to remain her friend.
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Yuki Ono, Aya Hirano, Mayuki Makiguchi, Miho Miyagawa
During a school event, Sawako finds a mysterious note in her shoe locker. Apparently, Ryuu has something to admit to her. Kurumi and Kazehaya intervene with the worst possible timing for Sawako...
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Yuki Ono, Aya Hirano, Mayuki Makiguchi, Miho Miyagawa
Kurumi's ultimate plan backfires, as Kazehaya pulls Sawako away in private when he finds her alone with Ryuu. The misunderstanding is cleared up instantly, but the feelings stirring within both Sawako and Kazehaya only get more confusing.
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Yuki Ono, Aya Hirano, Mayuki Makiguchi, Miho Miyagawa
The girls confront Kurumi, who has done everything in her power to pull Kazehaya away from Sawako and toward herself. Despite admitting to it all, Sawako forgives Kurumi and continues to treat her like a friend.
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Yuki Ono, Aya Hirano, Mayuki Makiguchi, Miho Miyagawa
Sawako is invited to a group get-together on a day off. She is inundated with wonderful memories of that evening, having pictures taken, singing karaoke, and-though she was not aware of it-falling asleep on Kazehaya's shoulder.
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Yuki Ono, Takashi Matsuyama, Sakurako Kishiro
Sawako joins Chizuru on a shopping trip where Chizuru buys an out-of-character feminine outfit. When asked, she talks about the boy she likes. Sawako, thinking it is Ryuu, gives her some advice. But the truth is a bit more complicated...
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Masahiro Yamanaka, Yukitoshi Tokumoto, Takahiko Sakaguma, Naoya Uchida
Sawako finds herself once again over at Chizuru's house, where the group has gathered together for a night of fun. Suddenly, Ryuu's older brother, Tooru, arrives. Excited to see her crush, Chizuru leaps into his arms. And then she sees the girl...
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Masahiro Yamanaka, Yukitoshi Tokumoto, Takahiko Sakaguma, Takashi Matsuyama
Both Sawako and Ayane are at a loss. How can they console their friend? Kazehaya says that doing nothing is the best thing, but is he right? How can Ryuu and Chizuru make up after such a bitter argument?
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Masahiro Yamanaka, Yukitoshi Tokumoto, Takahiko Sakaguma, Naoya Uchida
Tooru returns, and he wants to speak with Chizuru. He takes her on a long walk, past places they both remember from their youth, and he makes certain she is all right with his decision before leaving. Ryuu finds her at just the right time.
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Wataru Hatano, Takuma Suzuki, Miho Miyagawa, Makiko Ohmoto
It's time for the Christmas party! However, Sawako promised her family to celebrate with them. Her anxiety clearly visible, Sawako's parents reluctantly let their daughter go meet her friends. But not before her father gives her her present-a cell phone!
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Yuki Ono, Masahiro Yamanaka, Yukitoshi Tokumoto, Takahiko Sakaguma
With the new year approaching, the group makes some plans to visit a local shrine together. New Year's Day also happens to be Sawako's birthday, so to celebrate, Chizuru and Ayane prepare a makeover session for Sawako in order to floor Kazehaya.
Guest Stars:
Yuki Ono, Aya Hirano, Chiaki Yurin, Masahiro Yamanaka, Yukitoshi Tokumoto
The group decided to go to the local shrine "together" on New Year's Eve, but when Kazehaya and Sawako show up, the rest of the group mysteriously vanishes! What follows is an awkward, but heartwarming, first date.
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Masahiro Yamanaka, Miho Miyagawa, Takahiko Sakaguma, Kikumi Umeda
The date continues at the shrine. Sawako and Kazehaya begin to tell one another about their past, about themselves, and about many other things. After their first year of knowing one another, Sawako is certain what she feels is love.
Guest Stars:
Yuichi Nakamura, Yuki Ono, Aya Hirano, Mayuki Makiguchi, Miho Miyagawa