Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You - Soulmate

Kimi ni Todoke: Soulmate was a much needed spinoff for readers who appreciated Kurumi's character in the original Kimi ni Todoke series! She's always been a character I enjoyed from the original series because she was such an interesting and well-written "villain." After seeing how her relationship with Sawako developed in the original Kimi ni Todoke series, I had always wished to see more of her—and the author granted that wish! In this series, Kurumi finally gets her own love story, but not without some challenges. She must overcome her fears of being disliked for her personality, as well as learn to accept and forgiveherself, too. Being honest and true to her feelings does not prove easy, though! The author also brings in a character from another previous work of hers, Crazy For You, who honestly was the perfect match for Kurumi. I really enjoyed seeing their chemistry, and feel so happy that Kurumi got her turn in the spotlight—with of course, some background support from our beloved Sawako. Overall, if you loved Ume Kurumizawa in the original series, definitely check out this adorable spinoff! If you haven't read Crazy for You, I don't think you'll be completely lost reading this side story—but it can really help give you more insight for the male lead if you do choose to read that series first. If you are a Kurumi fan like myself, please check out my blog for a full review of Kimi ni Todoke: Soulmate! ❤︎