Maid-Sama Part 1

Maid-Sama was a series of books I really enjoyed. However, I was upset to realize that my local library only had the first 12 volumes when there are actually 18 in print. I'm missing the last fourth of the story!! I would try and finish reading the series online, but my brain starts freaking out when I try to read online for too long. Paper is better than screens in my opinion, and it always will be.

Anyway, Maid-Sama is about Misaki Ayuzawa, the first female Student Body President of Seika High. The high school used to be an all boy's school, but has since changed to a co-ed campus. But with the populous still being 80% male, the girls are way outnumbered. Misaki has completely changed the campus with her "demonic personality" --so the boys think, though she does yell a lot-- and has straightened out the school to more of a conventional standard.

However, the demon president (not really a demon) of Seika high has a secret. Misaki works at a maid cafe to help her family out. She does not want anyone at the school to figure out that she works there. Her reputation would be ruined. But of course, Takumi Usui, an annoying  boy that won't go away during class hours, sees her taking out the trash and now won't leave her alone at work either. Constantly following her around to work, student council meetings, and around campus, Usui won't leave her alone and is constantly teasing her. But he has kept her secret that she has told no one.

This is a fantastic comedy with that ever present "I like you, but I can't bring myself to say it so I'm going to punch you instead" kind of feel. It's hysterical.

Oh, the drama of high school. I'm so glad I'm out of it, but it's fun to read about. Right? Don't tell me I'm the only one who feels this way! So  long as it's not my footsteps echoing down the halls, it's all fun and games.

I have really enjoyed the writing and artistic style portrayed here throughout the story. The teasing and competitive nature of the characters is funny and can bring a good laugh. There are a bunch of times when I laughed out loud and had my hubby look at me and asked me to explain. But there are so many moments that tie into one another that you would just have to read it, or watch the anime, to understand.

Such a good, lighthearted read that if you are down would be good to read.

The second half of the series can be seen here.