The shoujo romance is one of the most popular stories published in the magazines of Japan. There isn't much else I can say without spoiling it but if you want a heartfelt shoujo manga please give this one a try! Yes, there's a popular 'rival' like pretty much all other shoujos but there's alot of slow and satisfactory character development. This story is full of girls lifting up girls, supporting one another, admitting their faults and forgiving each other. The romance is sweet, and the friendships are sweet too. But I think the two main leads are adorable and depict a very sweet and healthy relationship.

Of course, this may take some time to develop as there as initial misunderstandings (like many other real relationships). Sawako and Kazehaya are always trying to improve themselves and always want to communciate. If I recall correctly, Kazehaya may have to reassure Sawako in the beginning but after that, they are comfortable and confident with one another. It isn't one of those relationships where the boy is highly experienced, always reassuring the girl who can't understand why he would like her.

The main leads are both shy, kind and the relationship is balanced. But, the way this plays out is honestly far from the standard. The story starts with a pretty standard trope: unpopular girl meets popular boy. It's a story about expressing your emotions and love for others, all kinds of love: romantic, friendship & It's a story about love, of course, but it's so much more than that. I feel that it mirrors the pace of true high school life: little things happen day by day, inching slowly towards the end. It's slow-paced, simple and delicate in the best of ways. After reading it for so many years, I couldn't stop myself from writing this review. 'Kimi ni Todoke', translated as 'From Me to You' or 'Reaching You' is one of the sweetest and most heartfelt stories I have ever read.

Kimi ni todoke from me to you vol 30