Season 1
(2009)
Overview
Known for her semblance to the Sadako character of The Ring series, Sawako Kuronuma is given the nickname "Sadako" and misunderstood to be frightening and malicious like her fictional counterpart, despite having a timid and sweet nature. Longing to make friends and live a normal life, Sawako is naturally drawn to the cheerful and friendly Shouta Kazehaya, the most popular boy in her class. From their first meeting, Sawako has admired Kazehaya's ability to be the center of attention and aspires …
Cast
as Sawako Kuronuma (voice)
as Shouta Kazehaya (voice)
as Ayane Yano (voice)
as Chizuru Yoshida (voice)
as Ryuu Sanada (voice)
as Kazuichi Arai (voice)
Episodes
Prologue 8.0
October 7, 2009
Kuronuma Sawako is often misunderstood and feared by others for resembling a horror movie character. She enters her new…
Seat Change 9.0
October 14, 2009
Sawako finds a lost puppy and Kazehaya decides to take him in. The class seats are shuffled and Sawako learns that she …
After School 7.0
October 21, 2009
Kazehaya and Sawako grow closer together and end up performing some classroom chores together after school.
Rumors 8.0
October 28, 2009
Rumors are circulating about Sawako's friends, Ayane and Chizuru. It is said that Sawako started these rumors, but she …
Determination 8.0
November 4, 2009
The group is plagued by questions. Did Sawako start these rumors? Why would she do that? Who could really be responsibl…
Friends 8.0
November 11, 2009
The rumor-mongers are outed and confronted when they decide to move against Sawako. Sawako learns who her true friends …
Saturday Evening 7.0
November 18, 2009
Sawako is invited to hang out with friends for the first time ever. She meets up with Ayane and Chizuru, and then spend…
Free Practice 6.0
November 25, 2009
New rumors are circulating! Apparently, making Sawako laugh gives you good luck! Kazehaya's old friend Kurumi begins to…
New Friend 6.0
December 2, 2009
Kurumi decides to become friends with Sawako in order to get closer to Kazehaya, herself. Ayane and Chizuru are suspici…
Collaboration 7.0
December 9, 2009
Sawako finds herself unable to avoid Kurumi, who pops up around every corner to offer support or ask for something. An …
Special? 7.0
December 16, 2009
Kurumi has told Sawako her big secret, but Sawako apologizes and says that she cannot help. Kurumi reveals her true col…
Romantic Feelings 7.0
December 23, 2009
During a school event, Sawako finds a mysterious note in her shoe locker. Apparently, Ryuu has something to admit to he…
Love 8.0
January 6, 2010
Kurumi's ultimate plan backfires, as Kazehaya pulls Sawako away in private when he finds her alone with Ryuu. The misun…
Kurumi 6.5
January 13, 2010
The girls confront Kurumi, who has done everything in her power to pull Kazehaya away from Sawako and toward herself. D…
Rival 6.5
January 20, 2010
Bolstered by the resolve shown by Sawako, Kurumi thinks about her past with Kazehaya and decides on her future. She fac…
Night Story 2.5
January 27, 2010
This episode is a recap of episodes 1 through 15 narrated by the tiny men Pin sees.
Holiday 6.5
February 3, 2010
Sawako is invited to a group get-together on a day off. She is inundated with wonderful memories of that evening, havin…
Chizuru's Love 6.5
February 10, 2010
Sawako joins Chizuru on a shopping trip where Chizuru buys an out-of-character feminine outfit. When asked, she talks a…
Dream 6.5
February 17, 2010
Sawako finds herself once again over at Chizuru's house, where the group has gathered together for a night of fun. Sudd…
Present 7.5
February 24, 2010
Both Sawako and Ayane are at a loss. How can they console their friend? Kazehaya says that doing nothing is the best th…
First Snow 7.5
March 3, 2010
Tooru returns, and he wants to speak with Chizuru. He takes her on a long walk, past places they both remember from the…
Christmas 6.5
March 10, 2010
It's time for the Christmas party! However, Sawako promised her family to celebrate with them. Her anxiety clearly visi…
The Two 8.0
March 17, 2010
With the new year approaching, the group makes some plans to visit a local shrine together. New Year's Day also happens…
Birthday 7.0
March 24, 2010
The group decided to go to the local shrine "together" on New Year's Eve, but when Kazehaya and Sawako show up, the res…
New Year 6.5
March 31, 2010
The date continues at the shrine. Sawako and Kazehaya begin to tell one another about their past, about themselves, and…