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Several months ago, I shared here how I’d always longed for a love as pure and gentle as Kazehaya and Sawako’s. Yet, life took me down a different path, one that didn’t quite align with the slow burn romance that I’ve always dreamed of. My own experiences lacked the spark and magic I felt while reading this manga.
Kimi ni Todoke has been my favorite shoujo manga since I was twelve. It was the first story that made me yearn for a love so sincere and beautiful.
When I turned seventeen, I was lucky enough to experience my first love with a boy from my school. He was lanky, awkward, and a little shy, but I truly enjoyed his company and felt a genuine connection. Things didn’t work out in the end, but I was grateful for the experience and the memories we made.
Then, at eighteen, I met someone who reminded me so much of Kazehaya. From the moment we met, he made me feel safe and cared for. He would keep me company when it was dark outside, and our conversations seemed endless because we had so much in common. That day, I realized that sometimes, good things really do come to those who wait.
Now, three months into our relationship, I can honestly say I have no regrets. Meeting him has been a blessing, and I’m so thankful for the hope and inspiration Kimi ni Todoke gave me. ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶
Thank you, Kimi ni Todoke, for showing me that beautiful love stories can exist :) both on the pages and in real life.
Awww. This comment warmed my heart.
I came back here like I did before, referring to my comment from 2025 and another one from 2024. Both talked about my different experiences of love with different men. In 2025, I wrote about how good things come to those who wait. However, the love I thought I had with him, the one I hoped would last and be like Kazehaya and Sawako, was immediately shattered. He wasn’t like Kazehaya at all. It broke my heart and showed me a side of love that didn’t feel like a shoujo romance but something horrifying.
Now it is 2026…I have a new boyfriend and we’ve been together five months. I want this to continue, and I want us to be as sacred and as loving as Kazehaya and Sawako. I’ve longed for their kind of love, and as for mine, I can say that he has been my Kazehaya all along.
I always come back to this manga because it shows me there is still hope, and I’m grateful it has supported me since I was 12. Now I’m 19 and still hold the same beliefs. I love Kimi ni Todoke for everything it has helped me with in life and love. I envy those who get to read it for the first time lol.. nothing can compare!!