Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 2 (2)

From back cover:Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine.... for a horror movie. With striking similarities to a haunting movie character - jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor - she is mistakenly called Sadako by those around her.Rumors start flying about Sadako's new friends claiming that Yano's been around the block and Yoshida's a former gang member. And the source of all of this tattle? Sadako herself! Will Sadako retreat to her former life as a loner because of a single misunderstanding?!Review:Rumors are spreading and Sawako is accused of being the source. When Sawako overhears that Kazehaya will become unpopular if he continues to be friendly to her, she decides to avoid her new friends (Ayane Yano and Chizuru Yoshida) and Kazehaya to protect them. Meanwhile, Yano and Yoshida are trying to track down the source of the rumors. Miscommunications make it seem that Sawako was never friends with them, but Sawako doesn't seem the logical source for the rumors.In a confrontation with Kazehaya, Sawako is told that avoiding her friends can hurt them. She seems to have honestly never considered this. Kazehaya tells her that he should be the one to decide whether his popularity is more important than his friendship with Sawako. This confrontation seems to give Sawako the courage to face the girls spreading the rumors. Yano and Yoshida come to stand with her as she faces the accusations that she was the source of the rumors. She states her true feelings for everyone to hear.Yes, it was very cliche, but that doesn't mean that the book didn't leave me with a warm feeling. I especially like that the relationship with Kazehaya is being developed as a friendship before a romance.This series does move slowly, but Sawako always leaves me with a warm feeling.I give book 2 of kimi ni todoke a 4.5In order to come up with an overall review/rating for the series and this specific book within the series, I used the following criteria:Character development: Excellent (5). This series is about teenagers and their relationships; primarily focused on the high school environment and activities. The characters are very real and human. I would be surprised if anyone reading this could not find someone that they can relate to. The characters grow and we learn more about them in a consistent manner. In the 20+ books that I have read of this series, I have not noted any actions that seemed out of character based on the character development and story line. Characters have changed, but they have changed in ways that are logical and consistent with what the reader knows of them.Art: Is slightly better than average (3.5) I enjoy this series a great deal, but the art could be improved especially the faces.Relationship development: is Excellent (5) Although this series does move slowly, this means that the relationships develop as they would in real life. The shy girl doesn't get the guy by the end of the first book, friendships don't develop (or end) abruptly and for no reason, etc.Overall Story: Very Good (4). This is not my 'typical' genre of manga, but I did enjoy reading the books. My big complaint is that it seems to move so so slowly. It is about relationships - love, friendship, frenemies, and acquaintences. Sawaka agonizes for chapters over decisions. Since I do the same thing, I can't fault her, but at the same time, it does make the story move very slowly.Author's notes/extras: Not every author includes includes author's notes, however, Karuho Shiina has. I enjoy learning more about the person behind a book so I appreciate the extra effort that the author takes to tell us about herself.Will I re-read? Excellent (5). Yes, I will re-read this series. As a matter of fact, I DID. I read most of the books (the first time) on-line, but felt guilty that the author and publishing company were not benefiting. I then purchased the books and have found that the print version from the publisher is the better way (for me) to enjoy these books.Will I recommend? Very Good (4.5). If you enjoy this style of manga, I believe you will enjoy this series.

This manga made me realize how fragile people are. How those who aren't accustomed socially, should still be cared for.

No damages to the book, wasn’t packaged very well but it wasn’t affected

I love this series so much, but this volume touches my heart the most due to its cover. The friendship in this manga is very special to me and I cherish it always:)

Probably my favorite volume in the series. I think 90% of the appeal of shojo for me is the friends the lead has and the romance isn't even on the radar. I always get a laugh out of Chizu's reactions. I also like to see how different translators do with like-love when used platonicly.

When Yoshida and Yano hear that Sawako is the source of the rumors about them their first reaction is to laugh. They think the idea of Sawako as a backstabber is so absurd it's funny. However, as vol. 2 progresses, one misunderstanding after another leaves Yoshida and Yano fearing that Sawako actually doesn't like them at all. To their surprise, they discover that they think of Sawako as a friend and are hurt to think she doesn't feel the same.As for Sawako herself, she wishes she was friends with Yoshida and Yano, but gets it into her head that being around her will hurt the popularity of the two girls, and Kazehaya as well, so she starts avoiding them all... but she discovers that she can't go back to being the loner that she was. Thankfully the misunderstandings are cleared up by the end of the volume so the unhappiness of the three girls isn't dragged out too long.However, Kazehaya's distress is not fully resolved. He is relieved to learn the real reason Sawako avoided him, but then feels that he needs to step back and let Sawako better establish her friendship with Yoshida and Yano before he tries to take his own relationship with her further. Volume 2 concludes with Kazehaya wistfully wondering how long he should wait before pursuing Sawako.We see the nameless wavy-haired girl from vol. 1 again at the end of vol. 2, and while we still don't know who she is, it's looking like she may be the source of the rumors.

Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 1 Continuing from Vol. 1 the storyline stayed really entertaining, but also manage to add some new drama. With Vol. 2 the drama added some new views and and a test for our main charter. So to for the people who haven't read this one yet. Why don't you buy Vol.2 and read to see what drama she goes through and how she makes it through. For the people who have read this Vol. I hope that you where as intently reading as I was to see what would happen next.

i love this vol. i see why it is sold out everywhere now. I’m happy i got the chance to read it :)