Light Novels (Cobalt)/Vol.1-8

Overview

Vol.1-8

Vol.9-16

Based on summaries, volumes 1-8 of this light novel series adapts manga volumes 1-11 which was adapted by the anime. The chapters do not have titles.

Volume 1

Kimi ni Todoke 1 「君に届け1」 contains 8 chapters.

Release Date

• Japanese (Shueisha): 1 August 2007
  • ISBN 4086010593
  • ISBN 978-4086010597
  • Pages: 226

Summary: "Sawako Kuronuma, 15 years old. With her long black hair and pale white skin, she's been called "Sadako" and feared since she was in elementary school. However, she's actually a very pure girl, and her favorite motto is "one good deed a day." She tries to fit in with her class, but it usually goes nowhere... Kazehaya, who treats Sawako equally, appears! A popular person with a refreshing smile and bright personality who is liked by everyone - Sawako really admires him but..!?"

Volume 2

Kimi ni Todoke 2: Koi ni Kizuku Toki 「君に届け2 ～恋に気づくとき～ meaning "when you become aware of love"」 contains 9 chapters.

Release Date

• Japanese (SHUEISHA): 1 November 2007
  • ISBN 4086010968
  • ISBN 978-4086010962
  • Pages: 242

Summary: "Sawako Kuronuma is often misunderstood because of her gloomy appearance, but she has a pure heart. Sawako's world changes after having a friendly conversation with Kazehaya, the popular student in her class. She's made friends with Chizuru and Ayane, and even the ideal beautiful girl, Kurumi, called her a "friend." However, Kurumi says she likes Kazehaya. Sawako, who was asked to support Kurumi's crush on him, tries to face her own feelings for Kazehaya ..."

Volume 3

Kimi ni Todoke 3: Sorezore no Kataomoi 「君に届け3 ～それぞれの片思い～ meaning "each unrequited love"」 contains 9 chapters.

Release Date

• Japanese (SHUEISHA): 25 April 2008
  • ISBN 4086011654
  • ISBN 978-4086011655
  • Pages: 210

Summary: "Sawako's ideal girl, Kurumi. However, she's the mastermind behind the rumors that slandered Sawako's best friends, Chizuru and Ayane, and made Sawako the culprit! Sawako's an eyesore for Kurumi who has liked Kazehaya since junior high school. Kurumi trembles, what if Kazehaya finds out about her devious deeds on Sawako...? Also, Chizuru's had feelings for Ryu's older brother, Toru, but one day Toru comes home with a fiancee...!?"

Volume 4

Kimi ni Todoke 4: Suki ni Ienakute 「君に届け4 ～好きと言えなくて～ meaning "can't say I like you"」 contains 10 chapters.

Release Date

• Japanese (SHUEISHA): 28 November 2008
  • ISBN 4086012421
  • ISBN 978-4086012423
  • Pages: 226

Summary: "Chizuru's left heartbroken by Toru, but with the help of Ryu, Sawako and Ayane, she was finally able to regain her smile. After getting through end of term exams, Christmas comes around! Every year, Sawako spends Christmas with her parents, but Kazehaya invites her to a class Christmas party...!? After winter, Sawako and friends advance into the next grade. With the appearance of new classmate Kento Miura, commonly known as "Kent", there's strife between Kazehaya and Sawako...!?"

Volume 5

Kimi ni Todoke 5: Surechigau Kokoro 「君に届け5 ～すれちがう心～ meaning "hearts brushing past"」 contains 10 chapters.

Release Date

• Japanese (SHUEISHA): 2 October 2009
  • ISBN 4086013428
  • ISBN 978-4086013420
  • Pages: 210

Back Cover Summary: "After being in the same class as Kento "Kent" Miura, little by little, Sawako and Kazehaya move in opposite directions. Both of them are unable to put their feelings into words, and misunderstandings widen the gap between them. Kazehaya worries about Kent approaching Sawako. Kent directly tells him, "It's better not to get involved with Sawako." He consults with Chizuru, but his worries only deepen...!?"

Volume 6

Kimi ni Todoke 6: Kokuhaku o Mou Ichido 「君に届け6 ～告白をもういちど～ meaning "confess one more time"」 contains 10 chapters.

Release Date

• Japanese (SHUEISHA): 29 January 2010
  • ISBN 4086013819
  • ISBN 978-4086013819
  • Pages: 210

Back Cover Summary: "My 'like' and Kuronuma's 'like' are different. Finally, Kazehaya confesses his feelings to Sawako. However, because their feelings fail to meet, they misunderstand that they've rejected each other. The school festival has started, and Sawako tries to talk to Kazehaya, but it doesn't go well. While she is talking to Kent, Sawako realizes she was building a wall against Kazehaya! Making a decision, Sawako goes to Kazehaya, but...!?"

Volume 7

Kimi ni Todoke 7: Atarashii Hibi 「君に届け7 ～あたらしい日々～ meaning "new everyday"」 contains 10 chapters.

Release Date

• Japanese (SHUEISHA): 1 July 2010
  • ISBN 4086014246
  • ISBN 978-4086014243
  • Pages: 210

Back Cover Summary: "After narrowly missing each other, Kazehaya confessed to Sawako! Kitahoro High School's refreshing prince Kazehaya's partner is "Sadako", causing an uproar throughout the school! Chizuru and Ayane were worried that jealous schoolgirls would harass Sawako, however, due to the weird misunderstanding that Sawako has black magic powers, she isn't harassed... Furthermore, Kazehaya declares that Sawako is his girlfriend in front of his classmates...!?"

Volume 8

Kimi ni Todoke 8: Futari Dake no Jikan 「君に届け8 ～ふたりだけの時間～ meaning "time for just the two"」 contains 10 chapters.

Release Date

• Japanese (SHUEISHA): 30 October 2010
  • ISBN 4086014610
  • ISBN 978-4086014618
  • Pages: 210

Back Cover Summary: "Sawako's finally started dating Kazehaya. Sawako, who hadn't asked Kazehaya directly about his birthday, is about to give him presents on their first date. And on the day of their first date, Sawako makes lunch, wears a dress, and heads to the meeting place. For some reason, the presents are all toys for Maru-chan, but when she gives him a cell phone strap, Kazehaya...!?"