25 Iconic Tsuredure Children Quotes That We’ll Never Forget

Published on: December 23, 2025

Tsuredure Children is a romantic comedy manga and anime series depicting the awkward, heartfelt struggles of multiple high school couples navigating crushes, confessions, and relationships. It explores key themes of miscommunication, vulnerability, and the raw emotions of young love.

This curated collection of 25 best quotes highlights character growth, emotional highs and lows, and ties to the series’ core themes across various arcs and couples.

I’ll tell you tomorrow that I like you

Episode 1 (Confession)
Saki Kanda
Her panicked postponement captures the paralyzing fear of rejection, marking initial vulnerability in confession arc.

Are you gay? No, I tested that

Episode 1 (Confession)
Ryouko Kaji
Bold, humorous test of Akagi’s intentions reveals her tsundere defenses crumbling, advancing their blackmail-to-love dynamic.

How much would you sell your body for? Uh, 100,000 yen. Perfect

Episode 1 (Confession)
Ryouko Kaji / Masafumi Akagi
Kaji’s desperate kiss bargain exposes her vulnerability; Akagi’s quick deal shows his opportunistic affection emerging.

If you rat me out, I’ll kill you… but don’t tell anyone

Episode 1 (Confession)
Ryouko Kaji
Threat masking plea for secrecy underscores her tough exterior hiding need for connection in early relationship arc.

Just because you are doing something for someone else doesn’t make it right

Episode unknown (Seasonal Quote)
Unknown
Challenges selfless acts turning selfish, highlighting theme of honest intentions amid romantic misunderstandings.

I’ll make you suffer!

Episode 7 (It’s All the Fever’s Fault)
Hotaru Furuya
Jealous outburst during fever mix-up reveals possessive love, blending comedy with deepening first-year arc emotions.

Onii-chan made a baby!

Episode 7 (It’s All the Fever’s Fault)
Hotaru Furuya
Innocent misinterpretation of intimate talk amplifies her childlike confusion, contrasting series’ maturing relationships.

He walked her home GENTLY! He escorted her, completely-heee

Episode 7 (It’s All the Fever’s Fault)
Hotaru Furuya
Exaggerated jealousy over “gentle” escort shows emotional investment, tying to themes of perceived rivals.

Kindness and beauty can sometimes become cruel

Episode unknown (Seasonal Quote)
Unknown
Warns how good intentions harm, central to miscommunications driving character development across couples.

I want to date him and like him more

Chapter 1 (related, final arc reference)
Saki Kanda
Admission of uncertain but growing feelings culminates her arc from hesitation to commitment, embodying perseverance theme.

You’re the student council president, you could have any girl, so why me? Because I like you

Episode 3 (Point-Blank Relationship)
Ryouko Kaji / Masafumi Akagi
Kaji questions worth; Akagi’s direct answer solidifies bond, showing vulnerability leads to honest love.youtube

We don’t need girls… Bros before hoes

Chapter reprise (We Don’t Need Women)
Takao Yamane
Torn between friend and girlfriend, chooses loyalty, highlighting friendship’s role in romantic growth.

Tell me you genuinely love me

Episode 7 (It’s All the Fever’s Fault)
Ayaka Kamine
Demand for verbal affirmation tests Takeru, pushing their arc toward deeper emotional intimacy.

I’m not sure how strong my feelings are, but that’s why I want to date you

Final chapter reference (Chapter 212)
Character (Takase arc)
Honest uncertainty propels confession, capturing growth from doubt to action in series finale.

People die when they are killed

Episode reference (Gouda scene)
Takeru Gouda
Casual badassery amid romance reveals his fearless personality, balancing comedy in couple dynamics.

My first kiss? I already know how

Episode discussion (Gouda)
Takeru Gouda
Cocky revelation surprises partner, showcasing confidence amid awkward progression in intimate arc.

You failed the test… but pass with me

Episode 5 (Watching You from Afar)
Unknown (team-like)
Failure turning to opportunity mirrors theme of second chances in love’s trial-and-error.

Bruised-up angel under the tree

Episode 8 (Bruised-Up Angel)
Kazuko Hosokawa
Seizing chance on injured crush shows bold pursuit, emotional risk in “wounded” vulnerability moment.

Square one, but we’ll start over

Episode 9 (Square One)
Haruhiko Takase / Saki Kanda
Miscommunication reset as friends-with-feelings restarts arc, emphasizing forgiveness theme.

I like you even if you’re derpy

Otaku arc (Yamane/Chiyo, Comiket reference)
Chiyo Kurihara
Accepts nerdy flaws, pivotal for Yamane’s self-confidence growth in peaceful couple bonding.