From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke

S01E04: Rumors

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.

Overview

Nicknamed "Sadako" for her spooky appearance, high schooler Sawako begins to break out of her shell when she befriends popular boy Kazehaya.

Episodes

Prologue

S01E01 Prologue

October 7, 2009 7.0 23 min
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...
Seat Change

S01E02 Seat Change

October 14, 2009 9.2 23 min
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.
After School

S01E03 After School

October 21, 2009 7.0 23 min
Kazehaya and Sawako grow closer together and end up performing some classroom chores together after school.
Rumors

S01E04 Rumors

October 28, 2009 8.0 23 min
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...
Determination

S01E05 Determination

November 4, 2009 8.0 23 min
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...
Friends

S01E06 Friends

November 11, 2009 8.0 23 min
The rumor-mongers are outed and confronted when they decide to move against Sawako. Sawako learns who her true friends are.
Saturday Evening

S01E07 Saturday Evening

November 18, 2009 7.0 23 min
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...
Free Practice

S01E08 Free Practice

November 25, 2009 6.0 23 min
New rumors are circulating! Apparently, making Sawako laugh gives you good luck! Kazehaya's old friend Kurumi begins to get involved in things. Sawako and Kazehaya grow closer.
New Friend

S01E09 New Friend

December 2, 2009 6.0 23 min
Kurumi decides to become friends with Sawako in order to get closer to Kazehaya, herself. Ayane and Chizuru are suspicious of this eternally-cheerful girl.
Collaboration

S01E10 Collaboration

December 9, 2009 7.0 23 min
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...
Special?

S01E11 Special?

December 16, 2009 7.0 23 min
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.
Romantic Feelings

S01E12 Romantic Feelings

December 23, 2009 7.0 23 min
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...
Love

S01E13 Love

January 6, 2010 8.0 23 min
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...
Kurumi

S01E14 Kurumi

January 13, 2010 6.5 23 min
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...
Rival

S01E15 Rival

January 20, 2010 6.5 23 min
Bolstered by the resolve shown by Sawako, Kurumi thinks about her past with Kazehaya and decides on her future. She faces Kazehaya, swallows her fear, and tells him the truth...
Night Story

S01E16 Night Story

January 27, 2010 2.5 23 min
This episode is a recap of episodes 1 through 15 narrated by the tiny men Pin sees.
Holiday

S01E17 Holiday

February 3, 2010 6.5 23 min
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...
Chizuru's Love

S01E18 Chizuru's Love

February 10, 2010 6.5 23 min
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...
Dream

S01E19 Dream

February 17, 2010 6.5 23 min
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...
Present

S01E20 Present

February 24, 2010 7.5 23 min
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...
First Snow

S01E21 First Snow

March 3, 2010 7.5 23 min
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...
Christmas

S01E22 Christmas

March 10, 2010 6.5 23 min
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...
The Two

S01E23 The Two

March 17, 2010 8.0 23 min
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...
Birthday

S01E24 Birthday

March 24, 2010 7.0 23 min
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,...
New Year

S01E25 New Year

March 31, 2010 6.5 23 min
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...

Cast

Mamiko Noto
Mamiko Noto
Sawako Kuronuma (voice)
Daisuke Namikawa
Daisuke Namikawa
Shota Kazehaya (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro
Miyuki Sawashiro
Ayane Yano (voice)
Yuko Sanpei
Yuko Sanpei
Chizuru 'Chizu' Yoshida (voice)
Yuichi Nakamura
Yuichi Nakamura
Ryu Sanada (voice)
Mamoru Miyano
Mamoru Miyano
Kento Miura (voice)

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