Kare Kano: His and Her Circumstances

彼氏彼女の事情

Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou

108 chapters

21 volumes

1995 – 2005

Yukino Miyazawa appears to be the ideal student: beautiful, friendly, athletic, and always top of her class. But this perfection is only a facade. In reality, she sees herself as the "queen of vanity," driven solely by a desire for praise and approval from everyone around her. Upon entering high school, she encounters Souichirou Arima, a remarkably handsome, gifted, and brilliant young man who quickly surpasses her academically and takes the top spot in the class. This sparks an intense rivalry, and Yukino schemes to reclaim her position as the most admired student. Unknown to her, Souichirou—the very person she despises—confesses his love for her and uncovers her secret, using it as leverage to gain control over her. Despite their initial hostility, the time they spend together reveals unexpected commonalities between them, leading both to gradually reveal their true selves to one another. Included one-shots: Volume 1: Tora to Chameleon: Yakusoku wa Isshukan (The Tiger and the Chameleon: A Promise for One Week) Volume 4: Ashita Mata Mori de Aou ne (Meet Me Again Tomorrow in the Forest) Volume 8: Abareru Ousama (The Raging King)