Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 17

Two high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first, with Kaguya sharing her theories about men with Maki and Nagisa attempting to school Kaguya.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2020
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Two high school geniuses, Kaguya and Miyuki, engage in a clever scheme to get the other to confess their love first. With their exceptional intelligence and strategic thinking, they devise a plan to outsmart each other and win the heart of their desired partner.

Kaguya, known for her analytical nature and quick wit, decides to take the lead. She starts dropping subtle hints and making subtle gestures towards Miyuki, hoping to catch his attention. However, Miyuki, known for his reserved and introverted personality, remains oblivious to Kaguya's advances.

Meanwhile, Chika, another genius at the school, takes on a different persona. She pretends to be dating multiple girls, each dressed in a distinctive and attention-grabbing way, including a bald wig. Her goal is to create confusion and jealousy among her peers, hoping to draw Miyuki's attention away from Kaguya.

Hapless Yu, a friend of Kaguya and Miyuki, finds himself caught in the middle of their scheme. Unaware of the underlying dynamics, he innocently receives romantic advice from Kazeno, a recently dumped student. He passes on this advice to Miyuki, who is completely oblivious to the fact that Kazeno had a crush on Kaguya.

Nagisa, another student at the school, is known for her strict and disciplined demeanor. However, she harbors a secret crush on Kaguya and attempts to school her in the ways of love and romance. She shares her theories about men with Kaguya, who is usually sensible and practical. Kaguya, however, takes these theories with a grain of salt and tries to verify them with Miyuki and Yu, who are both flustered by Nagisa's forwardness.

As the scheme unfolds, Shuchiin Academy becomes a battlefield of confused emotions and hidden desires. Kaguya and Miyuki continue to play their games, each trying to outsmart the other and win the heart of their desired partner. Chika's antics create further chaos, as her friends and classmates try to figure out who she is really dating.

Meanwhile, Yu, caught in the middle of the drama, tries to navigate the complicated web of relationships and emotions. He finds himself torn between his loyalty to Kaguya and his growing affection for Miyuki. Nagisa's attempts to school Kaguya only add to the confusion, as Kaguya struggles to understand the intricacies of love and romance.

The story takes a turn when Kaguya and Miyuki finally confront each other about their feelings. They have a heartfelt conversation, where they open up about their past experiences and their true desires. Through their honesty and vulnerability, they realize that they have been hiding their love for each other all along.

In a climactic moment, Kaguya confesses her love to Miyuki, and Miyuki reciprocates. They embrace each other, and their friends and classmates erupt in cheers and applause. The two geniuses have finally found each other, and their love has triumphed over the games and schemes they had devised.

The story ends with a message that love is not about winning or losing, but about finding true happiness and fulfillment in the presence of someone who truly understands and loves you. Kaguya and Miyuki's journey teaches us that true love is not about playing games or pursuing superficial desires, but about being honest and authentic with ourselves and our partners.

In conclusion, "The Love Hypothesis" is a captivating and heartwarming story that explores the complexities of love and relationships. Through the clever schemes of Kaguya and Miyuki, as well as the antics of Chika and the meddling of Nagisa, the story teaches us valuable lessons about honesty, vulnerability, and the power of true love. It reminds us that sometimes, the best way to find love is to let go of our egos and be true to ourselves.

Weight: 202g
Dimension: 127 x 190 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781974718740