Kaguya Sama Love Is War Vol 1

As leaders of their prestigious academy’s student council, Kaguya and Miyuki are the elite of the elite! But it’s lonely at the top... Luckily for them, they’ve fallen in love! There’s just one problem—they both have too much pride to admit it. And so begins the daily scheming to get the object of their affection to confess their romantic feelings first... Love is a war you win by losing. -- VIZ Media

Will Yu be able to handle Tsubame’s answer to his love confession? Then, dropping by Miyuki’s home unannounced surprises Kaguya more than the Shiroganes. As Kaguya’s family interferes with her future plans, she becomes determined to break free of them, but first she must strike a deal with the devil! Seating arrangements matter. -- VIZ Media

Will Kaguya figure out what Miyuki wants for his birthday plus present him with the perfect cake? Is treasurer Yu flunking out of school and beyond help...or can the one he fears most get him back on track? Then the romantic autumn moon-viewing festival leads to some stellar night moves. The student council plays a role-playing game in which at least one member doesn’t get to play out their fantasy. Ai assumes an alter ego to prove she can get Miyuki to fall in love with her in just one day. And Miyuki’s time as student council president is up! We play many roles in life. -- VIZ Media

Will Yu manage to raise his academic ranking this exam period? Unfortunately, his gaming addiction may have an impact not only on his grades but also on how Tsubame views him. Hopefully the diabolical plan concocted by Kaguya, his ruthless academic coach, will keep him from failing. On the other hand, someone else gets unexpectedly low marks this exam period! Then, on Valentine’s Day, which of the gang will give or receive romantic chocolates, friendship chocolates or obligatory chocolates...? Fight rumors with rumors. -- VIZ Media

Will Kaguya and Miyuki share the shelter of an umbrella in a storm? Is carrying a knife dripping with blood proof that Kaguya is trying to kill a member of the student council? How will Kaguya react when Chika introduces her to potty humor? Then, Chika must intervene when Miyuki dispenses bad advice on a topic he knows nothing about, Miyuki tries to develop his kinesthetic intelligence, and Kaguya and her personal assistant play a practical joke on Miyuki that has dire consequences. Caffeine is required drinking. -- VIZ Media

Will Ai prove to Kaguya that she can win Miyuki’s heart after all...while singing karaoke? Then the student council engages in some competitive cooking. Yu tries to spare Miko the embarrassment of the others discovering that she likes to listen to sexy voice actors whisper sweet nothings. And Kaguya declines to participate in a group date involving Miyuki—with a predictable impact on her mental stability. At some point, you’ve got to upgrade your phone. -- VIZ Media

Turns out confessing your feelings is the easy part of a romantic relationship... Now Kaguya and Miyuki have to figure out how to behave in a relationship. Kaguya retreats behind the ice shield she built to protect herself years ago. Miyuki believes only an ideal version of himself is worthy of love. Ai/Haski, as usual, is caught in the middle. Will our two not-star-crossed lovers ever learn to let go and just be themselves...? First, you have to love yourself. -- VIZ Media

Will Miyuki ever admit to his insignificant but seemingly infinite lack of nonacademic talents? And what of the other student council members? Are any of them willing to see themselves objectively? Then it’s time for the school culture festival, which harkens back to a legend of ancient personal sacrifice that inspires the present-day students...symbolically, at least. Plus, a student council arm wrestling competition, balloon animals and a flashback episode to Miyuki’s first awkward weeks as an outsider at Shuchiin High. Cosplay makes the woman. -- VIZ Media