Kurumi's Cruelty (Kimi Ni Todoke Eps 10-12)

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02/02/25 • 74 min

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In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika and Giana review episodes ten through twelve of Kimi Ni Todoke! In episode ten, we learn about Chizuru’s and Kurumi’s experience in middle school together, when Kurumi manipulated Chizuru into “helping” the other girls in their class confess their love to Kazehaya. Kurumi continues to be friendly with Sawako and eventually confides in her that she has feelings for Kazehaya. In episode eleven, Sawako declines to help Kurumi pursue Kazehaya. Kurumi tries to convince Sawako that her feelings for Kazehaya aren’t special, and urges her to speak more with Ryuu after he saves her from a rogue softball pitch. In episode twelve, Kurumi schemes to set up Sawako and Ryuu, but the two end up strengthening their bond in friendship, not romance. Ryuu confides in Sawako about some secret feelings he has.

Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in!

EPISODE 10

[0:50] Addressing misogynoir in the anime community

[13:37] Soft Serve Summary

[14:48] Sprinkles on Top

[15:33] Floats Your Boat

[22:51] Banana Split

[24:07] Rocky Road

[25:17] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 11

[29:54] Soft Serve Summary

[30:56] Sprinkles on Top

[32:21] Floats Your Boat

[41:36 ] Banana Split

[47:41] Hot Fudge

[48:48] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 12

[51:42] Soft Serve Summary

[52:55] Sprinkles on Top

[54:22] Floats Your Boat

[1:01:52] Banana Split

[1:05:47] Rocky Road

[1:06:29] Hot Fudge

[1:08:20] I Scream You Scream

About Shoujo Sundae:

Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.

Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a musician by daylight.

Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.

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A breakdown of the Shoujo Sundae segments:

-A Soft Serve Summary (episode/film recap)

-Sprinkles on Top (symbolism in the media)

-Floats Your Boat (enjoyed moments)

-Banana Split (split opinion or confusing moments)-Rocky Road (sad moments)

-Nuts (shocking moments)

-Hot Fudge (hot takes or angry rants)

-I Scream, You Scream (disliked moments)

Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in!

EPISODE 10

[0:50] Addressing misogynoir in the anime community

[13:37] Soft Serve Summary

[14:48] Sprinkles on Top

[15:33] Floats Your Boat

[22:51] Banana Split

[24:07] Rocky Road

[25:17] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 11

[29:54] Soft Serve Summary

[30:56] Sprinkles on Top

[32:21] Floats Your Boat

[41:36 ] Banana Split

[47:41] Hot Fudge

[48:48] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 12

[51:42] Soft Serve Summary

[52:55] Sprinkles on Top

[54:22] Floats Your Boat

[1:01:52] Banana Split

[1:05:47] Rocky Road

[1:06:29] Hot Fudge

[1:08:20] I Scream You Scream

About Shoujo Sundae:

Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a musician by daylight.

Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.

Find Shoujo Sundae wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://pod.link/1634859352

If you enjoyed this episode, SHARE it with a friend and RATE/REVIEW it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Connect with Giana, Chika, and Shoujo Sundae!

Visit our website: http://shoujosundae.com

Pledge on Patreon: https://patreon.com/shoujosundae Shoujo Sundae's Social Media: https://linktr.ee/shoujosundae

Send us an email: [email protected]

Follow Giana Luna on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gianaluna.bsky.social

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giana_luna_

Follow Chika Supreme on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/chika.shoujosundae.com

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chikasupreme

A breakdown of the Shoujo Sundae segments:

-A Soft Serve Summary (episode/film recap)

-Sprinkles on Top (symbolism in the media)

-Floats Your Boat (enjoyed moments)

-Banana Split (split opinion or confusing moments)-Rocky Road (sad moments)

-Nuts (shocking moments)

-Hot Fudge (hot takes or angry rants)

-I Scream, You Scream (disliked moments)

Previous Episode

Peak Shoujo (Kimi Ni Todoke Eps 7-9)

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In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review episodes seven through nine of Kimi Ni Todoke! In episode seven, Sawako, Chizu, and Ayane go out for ramen to a local shop. Sawako learns that the shop is owned by Ryuu’s family, and they live above the store. They spend the evening hanging out in Ryuu’s room and invite Kazehaya over. In episode eight, Sawako’s friends encourage her to call them by their first names. However, she struggles to call Kazehaya “Shota”. Pin forces Kazehaya to become a committee member for the upcoming sports festival. His middle school friend, Kurumi, is also on the committee, and it’s evident she’s trying to become closer to Kazehaya. Kazehaya helps Sawako practice soccer for the sports festival. In episode nine, Sawako is enchanted by Kurumi and hopes to become friends with her, and the feeling seems to be mutual... or is it? Kazehaya struggles to call Sawako by her first name.

Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in!

Note from Giana: Apologies for any background noise! My apartment by a busy intersection has been less than ideal for recording, but I’m planning to move to a quieter place in March 2025. Thanks for your understanding!

EPISODE 7

[1:36] Soft Serve Summary

[2:33] Sprinkles on Top

[3:40] Floats Your Boat

[12:15] Banana Split

[15:18] Rocky Road

[19:07] Hot Fudge

[20:02] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 8

[20:01] Soft Serve Summary

[22:18] Sprinkles on Top

[23:47] Floats Your Boat

[31:30] Banana Split

[35:36] Rocky Road

[36:31] Hot Fudge

[37:57] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 9

[40:49] Soft Serve Summary

[41:56] Sprinkles on Top

[43:19] Floats Your Boat

[46:43] Banana Split

[49:03] Rocky Road

[54:24] Nuts

[55:04] Hot Fudge

[55:24] I Scream You Scream

About Shoujo Sundae:

Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a musician by daylight.

Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.

Find Shoujo Sundae wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://pod.link/1634859352

If you enjoyed this episode, SHARE it with a friend and RATE/REVIEW it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Connect with Giana, Chika, and Shoujo Sundae!

Visit our website: http://shoujosundae.com

Pledge on Patreon: https://patreon.com/shoujosundae Shoujo Sundae's Social Media: https://linktr.ee/shoujosundae

Send us an email: [email protected]

Follow Giana Luna on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gianaluna.bsky.social

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giana_luna_

Follow Chika Supreme on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/chika.shoujosundae.com

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chikasupreme

A breakdown of the Shoujo Sundae segments:

-A Soft Serve Summary (episode/film recap)

-Sprinkles on Top (symbolism in the media)

-Floats Your Boat (enjoyed moments)

-Banana Split (split opinion or confusing moments)-Rocky Road (sad moments)

-Nuts (shocking moments)

-Hot Fudge (hot takes or angry rants)

-I Scream, You Scream (disliked moments)

Next Episode

Real Eyes Realize Real Lies (Kimi Ni Todoke Eps 13-15)

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In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review episodes thirteen through fifteen of Kimi Ni Todoke! In episode thirteen, Sawako comes to fully understand the nature of her feelings towards Kazehaya. Kurumi’s plan to drive a wedge between the two of them is not only thwarted, but rumors also begin to spread around the school that she has feelings for Pin. Ayane uncovers that Kurumi was the one who spread the recent rumors about her and Chizu and confronts her. In episode fourteen, Kurumi admits to her wrongdoings. Despite Kurumi’s brutal honesty, Sawako seeks her out to confide in her. In episode fifteen, Kurumi, to ensure that Kazehaya does not believe she was rejected by Pin, confesses her feelings to him. Sawako asks Kurumi if they can be friends, but Kurumi retorts that they are rivals.

Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in!

EPISODE 13

[1:10] Soft Serve Summary

[2:23] Sprinkles on Top

[3:55] Floats Your Boat

[15:04] Banana Split

[17:00] Rocky Road

[19:18] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 14

[22:38] Soft Serve Summary

[22:16] Sprinkles on Top

[24:05] Floats Your Boat