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"Oh what a tangled web we weave, When first we practice to deceive." -Sir Walter Scott
“The only thing worth writing about is the human heart in conflict with itself” ― William Faulkner
Most adults watching anime will get sick of the premise that most anime seem to be set in a high school premise. This could seem like a generic piece about youth; however, this Romantic comedy is a near masterpiece on how most human beings unconsciously act in relationships for their lives.
This isn't mocking our human flaws. It is showing some of the dark parts of all of us, doing so with Heart, Comedy, Imagination, and Understanding.
After all, to the people we are the most vulnerable too, our instinct is often to hide our vulnerability. People who have been married for more than 50 years will still do this.
Thus, we enter the story where there are two potential love birds: Miyuki Shirogane, the student council president and Kaguya Shinomiya, the vice president. Both are brilliant, proud and accomplished.
There is a reason that pride or vanity is a sin after all. Pride is making both of them completely miserable.
Rather than one or the other admit how they feel, they are locked in trying to scheme the other into doing so. The very theme of the show is that the person to do so first is believed to be less than the other person. Thus, this is where love is war.
Each sees themselves as brilliant. There is little reason for them not too.
Each has reached the highest levels of academic and social accomplishment in a school that most people could never score high enough to get into. This is a high school living up to what the Ivy league schools were in the last century.
Each is totally devoted to the first to confess their love is the loser hypothesis. Sure of their brilliance, they are completely locked into it.
By twisting an act of courage into one of defeat, both have locked there days into this pointless and miserable standoff. Further, they leave themselves vulnerable to another taking the object of their affection away from them.
It seems silly on the surface. I'd ask you this though. How many relationships never started because people had some silly advice on how soon you should call back?
How many people judged another for not calling back quickly after a date? How many judged another for being too eager to call them back?
In the games men and women play, we frame any action as the wrong action. Worse, in the endless advice of the blind leading the blind, we only seem to be struggling harder with each passing year.
We tend not ask those who have been married for decades how to make love work. We tend to ask our peers who are right around our own level of experience.
In the varied games men and women play against each other, it is no wonder why so many people are miserable. It is also no wonder why divorce rates are so high.
The genius of this anime is letting ourselves laugh at something anyone who has dated has done. Further, to those who have never dated, it shows why this has happened.
There is a quiet message here that we only really connect to those that we are vulnerable too. Further, that connection only exists while we are vulnerable.
Being vulnerable is scary as hell though. No one really likes feeling defenseless against another.
This is several seasons of a near perfect Couples anime. You can find on Crunchyroll.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaguya-sama:_Love_Is_War
To quote wiki,
"In the senior high school division of Shuchiin Academy, student council president Miyuki Shirogane and vice president Kaguya Shinomiya appear to be a perfect match. Kaguya is the daughter of a wealthy conglomerate family, and Miyuki is the top student at the school and well known across the prefecture. Although they like each other, they are too proud to confess their love, as they believe whoever does so first would "lose" in their relationship. The story follows their many schemes to make the other one confess or at least show signs of affection."
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Kaguya-sama: Love is War Opening - Love Dramatic
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Oh, love me, mister!
Oh, mister!
Can you make me believe this is not a dream?
Hey, mister!
Come on, mister!
Is it sad that my heart's beating frantically?
Just my feelings alone make me lose my breath
Then you give me that look, and I'm over the edge
You and I, my, we play quite a dangerous game
Love is war!
Love is war!
Love is war!It's so dramatic
I feel the tension rising as we dance
I get a vision
A premonition of thrilling romance
All at oncе, I hear it calling me
And I feel a touch, a longing for destiny
I just wish that I could find thе chance
To set free these feelings of love
And break the walls that surround your heart!Oh, love me, mister!
Oh, mister!
Can you make me believe this is not a dream?
Hey, mister!
Come on, mister!
Is it sad that my heart's beating frantically?
Just my feelings alone make me lose my breath
Then you give me that look, and I'm over the edge
You and I, my, we play quite a dangerous game
Love is war!
Love is war!
Love is war!King of pretending
Acting so cool, you never give an inch
This game we're playing
Are you aware it's one that no one wins?
I don't need a fairy-tale ending
Only happy-ever-afters happen in movies
I won't waste my time rejecting lies
I wanna get lost in your love
So come and tease my heart a little more!Oh, love me, mister!
Oh, mister!
One thing I can't forget is your silhouette
Hey, mister!
Come on, mister!
But the chance of a kiss is one I won't get
If I break down your walls, I wonder if I'll find
Something hidden behind those pure, innocent eyes
You and I, my, we play quite a dangerous game
Love is war!
Love is war!
Love is war!Can you tell me the answer, please?
Can't you see I'm down on my knees?
I'm begging, please tell me the secret of
Obtaining your love!Oh, love me!Oh, love me, mister!
Oh, mister!
Can you make me believe this is not a dream?
Hey, mister!
Come on, mister!
With the sound of your voice put a spell on me
Tried to hold back my love, but I no longer can
So I'll give you my heart, everything that I am
You and I, my, we play quite a dangerous game
Love is war!
Love is war!
Love is war!Love is war!
Love is war!
Love is war!Love is war!
Love is war!
Love is war!Love me, mister!
Love me, mister!
Masayuki Suzuki (鈴木雅之) feat. Rikka Ihara Title: Love Dramatic
Kaguya-sama - "Love Dramatic" (Opening 1) | ENGLISH Ver | AmaLee
Kaguya-sama: Love is War | ed 1
For sure right now you and I are feeling the same
If you smile at me
I can keep being an angelI realized that I am being tested
It's kind of mean like a playing game
But I can't pull away now so
Let me trick youI hope you get tricked, I hope you get confused
And at the end, tell me that you love meHow are you and I going to love each other?
Looking for the relation
I don't have anything to spare every time you stare at me
I'm always shaking
Take the part of me that can't be honest[Full Version Continues:]
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I've been researching a lot
I know your hobbies and thoughtsThe problem is just when to do it, and how to make it feel natural
Show me, I'll take out every bad part of youSee, just realize. Tell me that we feel the same way
Feel the connection between us that feels like fate, right nowIt's so bright, I feel like I can't see anything
A white HALATION
It's okay if it's random or you do it indirectly
Before I cry
Please turn your specialness into a physical thingI have so much I want to say
But I just can't tell you
I'm waiting for you knowing that what I'm not doing is right
But please notice my raspy voiceHow are you and I going to love each other?
Looking for the relation
I don't have anything to spare every time you stare at me
I'm always shaking
Take the part of me that can't be honestsource: https://www.animesonglyrics.com/kaguya-sama-love-is-war/sentimental-crisis
センチメンタルクライシス (Sentimental Crisis ARTIST: Halca)
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Kaguya-sama: Love Is War 「AMV」 Dirty Thoughts
"Kaguya-sama: Love Is War?" Opening Theme
[Chorus]
Daddy, daddy, do
I want something like you, so just give up all of you
I want to embrace your love
And it's something I want to burn hard
(Ba-ba-la, ba-ba-la, ba-ba-la
Ba-ba-la, ba-ba-la, ba-ba-la)[Verse 1]
A kiss, starting from 1 2 3
It's so unfair, that I close my eyes
That it burns this heartfelt feeling
Let's just see how well you play
A chase, something that stops me
I know but, I just can't help it
Once you step outside, you can't go back anymore
Just tear of the mask, I know you can't say it
I just can't help, but play along now[Chorus]
Daddy, daddy, do
I want something like you, so just give up all of you
Even if I get tricked, that's fine
It just makes it more fun
Just show me, and only just me
I want to embrace your love
And it's something I want to burn hard
(Ba-ba-la, ba-ba-la, ba-ba-la
Ba-ba-la, ba-ba-la, ba-ba-la)[Verse 2]
If you hesitate, I'll just say "No, no, no!"
Or else, I'll say Goodbye
Even after I regret, I still want to burn your love
Is it on purpose? To sink everything?
To stimulate, this love of mine
For a beauty like you, to look back at me
Suddenly my heart starts to break
I can't breathe now
Guess I'll have to play along now[Chorus]
Daddy, daddy, do
Hit all of my feelings, all you want
It's not just beautiful things
There are dangerous wishes
Your voice, please just don't stop at all
Please just take me along with you
I want to embrace your love
And it's something I want to burn hard[Verse 3]
Your lips are one of a kind
That it makes me smile every day
Being swallowed, yet invited
To an unknown world, I've longing to touch[Chorus]
Daddy, daddy, do
The journey to the end, so I give up all of me to you
Even if it breaks, that's fine
It just makes it more fun
Just show me, and only just me
Something that is deep in my heart
I want to embrace your love
And it's something I want to burn hard
Until the dawn crosses over
(Ba-ba-la, ba-ba-la, ba-ba-la
Ba-ba-la, ba-ba-la, ba-ba-la)
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