Based on the comic "Kimi ni Todoke" by Karuho Shiina
published by SHUEISHA Inc. (Monthly Margaret)
© Karuho Shiina/ Shueisha
© DNDP, VAP, Shueisha, Production I.G
when Sawako's idol, popular boy Kazehaya, begins talking with her, everything changes
Sawako Kuronuma, nicknamed "Sadako" by her classmates for her resemblance to the character from the horror movie "Ring," has always been feared and misunderstood because of her appearance. There are rumors that Sawako can see ghosts and curse people. But when her idol, popular boy Kazehaya, begins talking with her, everything changes.
Kazehaya goes out of his way to help Sawako fit in, and because of him she is able to take place in the pre-summer vacation dare. In the second term, seating arrangements are changed, and Sawako also starts to become friends with classmates Ayane Yano, Chizuru Yoshida and Ryu Sanada. Ayane and Chizuru gradually learn that Sawako, contrary to her appearance, is full of positivity and always willing to help others.
Rumors are started that Sawako is just using Ayane and Chizuru, but this only makes them realize the importance of each other, and strengthens their bond of friendship. At the same time Sawako realizes that she has special feelings for Kazehaya. Is it because he goes out of his way to be kind to her, or is a sign of..?