aconstellationoftomes 's review for:

Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 3 by Karuho Shiina

3.0

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3,5 stars

I adore this manga series! Sawako is so precious and endearing. She might be socially awkward and naïve, but she's honest, authentic and kind.

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I love how she is able to stand up for herself and stay true to herself to the point that she unintentionally avoids manipulation by Kurumi.

The friendship between Sawako, Yoshida and Yano is beautiful. Yano and Yoshida are the best wingwomen and they're naturally funny, especially when teasing Kazehaya.

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Yano's social intuition adds depth and she's able to see through Kurumi's act.

Sawako and Kazehaya's relationship is so cute, and the series is handling its development masterfully. Kazehaya is totally smitten.

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He pretends that he needs to go to the convenience store so that he can spend more time with Sawako and the scene where they practise soccer is meaningful.

Sawako is slowly realising that she might see Kazehaya as more than a friend. As the reader, it's obvious that they have feelings for each other, but their slowly evolving emotions are expressed beautifully through the art.

I'm fully attached to the characters, the art is beautiful and the wholesome vibes are immaculate. I might only be on the third volume, but Kimi ni Todoke is delightful!