Kaguya-sama Love Is War

Shuchiin Academy is a beacon for talented students with a bright future ahead of them. The vice-president of the student council, Kaguya Shinomiya, and the president, Miyuki Shirogane, are attracted to each other, but they are both too proud to be honest about their feelings. As a result, all they do is think about how to get the other person to confess their love.

The students at Shuchiin Academy are under the impression that Shirogane is an expert in romance too. But in reality, he has no romantic experience whatsoever when a male student comes to him for advice regarding a crush. In a desperate attempt to cover his lack of experience, he takes on the student’s request and claims, “Leave it to me!”

Fujiwara is startled when she unknowingly flips through the magazine that the principal had confiscated, and comes across a “When was your first time?” survey. The magazine reports that 34% of high school students already have that experience.

Kaguya and Shirogane are somehow roped into cosplaying, when Fujiwara suggests her idea on how to welcome the sister school visiting them from Paris. Deep down, Kaguya does not take this suggestion seriously, but she still tries on the cat ears and sighs out, “meow.”

Despite his excellence in academics, Shirogane severely lacks in athletic ability. Which is why he has been tirelessly practicing volleyball after school. With only a week left until they begin playing in class, it all seems hopeless as there are no signs of progress and his image as the perfect Student Council President could soon be tarnished.

Yu Ishigami is the fourth member of the Student Council. Despite being a first-year, he was scouted by Shirogane for his expertise and was appointed as treasurer. Because he is introverted, Ishigami often goes unnoticed, but he is also the most indispensable member of the council.

Kashiwagi’s boyfriend returns, seeking more romantic advice from Shirogane, while Kaguya yet again attempts to eavesdrop on the two. Shirogane’s advice the first time around successfully brought this couple together, but the boyfriend tells Shirogane that he hasn’t been able to hold hands with Kashiwagi after a month of dating.

As final exams approach, the psychological war between Kaguya and Shirogane intensifies within the Student Council Office. Kaguya is an all-around genius with her pride at stake but she has never been able to surpass Shirogane in academics. On the other hand, Shirogane is a genius through hard work, who won’t allow anyone to take his position at the top of the class.

Kaguya is sick at home, and a teacher has asked Shirogane to deliver her assignments to her house. When Shirogane tells the rest of the council members, Fujiwara excitedly volunteers to go in his stead. According to Fujiwara, Kaguya becomes needy when she is sick.

Kaguya and Shirogane have seemingly reconciled after their fight from Shirogane’s visit when Kaguya was sick. However, resentments linger, ready to explode at any moment. Kaguya decides to consult Kashiwagi since she has a boyfriend and tells her that she is “asking for a friend.”

Half a month into their summer vacation, Kaguya spends her days moping around, unable to see Shirogane without the Student Council meetings. However, the Student Council members are planning on going to see the fireworks together at the end of the break.

After being forced to abandon seeing fireworks with her fellow Student Council members, Kaguya shuts herself up in her dark bedroom. Hayasaka, Kaguya's maid, is worried about her mistress's depressive state. She tries to cheer Kaguya up and when that doesn't work, introduces a plan to sneak out of the family mansion.