Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You

Feared and misunderstood because she resembles Sadako from *The Ring*, Sawako Kuronuma is stuck with the nickname “Sadako” despite her gentle, shy personality. Wanting nothing more than ordinary friendships, she finds herself drawn to Shouta Kazehaya—the bright, approachable boy everyone in class seems to like—and quietly admires how naturally he connects with others.

When Kazehaya sets up a class test of courage and urges her to join, Sawako takes it as a chance to step out of the shadows and start building real bonds, beginning with Ayane Yano and Chizuru Yoshida. As she navigates new experiences and feelings, Sawako realizes how much meeting Kazehaya is helping her change—without realizing she’s leaving an impact on him as well.