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会長はメイド様! [Kaichou wa Maid Sama!] #15 & 16
Maid-sama! (2-in-1 Edition), Vol. 8
A 2-in-1 edition of the romantic-comedy series where a student council president secretly works at a maid café!
As if being student council president of a predominantly male high school isn’t hard enough, Misaki Ayuzawa has a major secret—she works at a maid café after school! How is she supposed to keep her image of being ultra smart, strong and overachieving intact once school heartthrob Takumi Usui discovers her double life?!
Misaki continues to realize just how different her and Usui’s family backgrounds are after witnessing a huge party thrown for Usui’s birthday… And later, a mysterious newcomer appears at Maid Latte—someone who stirs up a lot of mixed emotions in Misaki!
As if being student council president of a predominantly male high school isn’t hard enough, Misaki Ayuzawa has a major secret—she works at a maid café after school! How is she supposed to keep her image of being ultra smart, strong and overachieving intact once school heartthrob Takumi Usui discovers her double life?!
Misaki continues to realize just how different her and Usui’s family backgrounds are after witnessing a huge party thrown for Usui’s birthday… And later, a mysterious newcomer appears at Maid Latte—someone who stirs up a lot of mixed emotions in Misaki!
384 pages, Paperback
First published May 2, 2017
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About the author
Hiro Fujiwara
76 books813 followersHiro Fujiwara (藤原ヒロ in Japanese) is a Japanese manga artist.
The manga artist was once active under her previous pen name, Izumi Hiro (和泉 ヒロ) at the end of the 1990's but has abandoned the name after she won the Best Rookie award in the LMS for Kaeri Michi, Yuki no Netsu.
Her first series, which is also her latest ongoing work, Kaichō wa Maid-sama! (会長はメイド様!, translation Maid Sama!) is currently serializing in Hakusensha's monthly shōjo manga magazine, LaLa. This series is licensed by Tokyopop for North America, and an anime adaptation was broadcast during Spring 2010.
The manga artist was once active under her previous pen name, Izumi Hiro (和泉 ヒロ) at the end of the 1990's but has abandoned the name after she won the Best Rookie award in the LMS for Kaeri Michi, Yuki no Netsu.
Her first series, which is also her latest ongoing work, Kaichō wa Maid-sama! (会長はメイド様!, translation Maid Sama!) is currently serializing in Hakusensha's monthly shōjo manga magazine, LaLa. This series is licensed by Tokyopop for North America, and an anime adaptation was broadcast during Spring 2010.
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May 15, 2021
4.5 Stars ⭐️
June 5, 2022
4.75⭐️ Review on IG: @xojazzle
Things got even more interesting in this volume! After Usui transfers to Miyabigaoka, their relationship is really put to the test. I feel like I’m just so happy for how much their relationship has grown over time. If you compare Misa and Usui here to them in volume 1, they handle their emotions SO differently. They’re honestly such a sweet couple and I love how much they love each other! They really care for one another and each one puts the other first and I think it’s so sweet. There is a lot more of Usui’s family drama and that causes him to leave Misaki and go to England *sheds tear* but it’s so reassuring to see how much they love and trust each other to be apart for so long. They really are soulmates. We also find the truth about Usui’s mom and dad and I thought that was SO interesting! I’m dying to know a little more. I also want to mention: I hate his brother lol and we even got some family drama from misa’s side! but overall, a really entertaining volume! Some of my fav things: Usui taking misa to visit miyabigaoka, Usui’s new classmates visiting misa and Usui popping up, Usui’s wish on the paper 🥹, the way misa talks about Usui, and I SHIP YOH AND SUZANA YEAH! Also loved the bonus story for sakura and kuga hehe they’re so so cute. I cant wait to see how Usui and misaki’s story wraps up in the next volume. GO GET UR MAN MISA🫶🫶🫶🫶
Things got even more interesting in this volume! After Usui transfers to Miyabigaoka, their relationship is really put to the test. I feel like I’m just so happy for how much their relationship has grown over time. If you compare Misa and Usui here to them in volume 1, they handle their emotions SO differently. They’re honestly such a sweet couple and I love how much they love each other! They really care for one another and each one puts the other first and I think it’s so sweet. There is a lot more of Usui’s family drama and that causes him to leave Misaki and go to England *sheds tear* but it’s so reassuring to see how much they love and trust each other to be apart for so long. They really are soulmates. We also find the truth about Usui’s mom and dad and I thought that was SO interesting! I’m dying to know a little more. I also want to mention: I hate his brother lol and we even got some family drama from misa’s side! but overall, a really entertaining volume! Some of my fav things: Usui taking misa to visit miyabigaoka, Usui’s new classmates visiting misa and Usui popping up, Usui’s wish on the paper 🥹, the way misa talks about Usui, and I SHIP YOH AND SUZANA YEAH! Also loved the bonus story for sakura and kuga hehe they’re so so cute. I cant wait to see how Usui and misaki’s story wraps up in the next volume. GO GET UR MAN MISA🫶🫶🫶🫶
April 10, 2025
The worst end of an arc;
Why the hell didn’t he hit the arrogant boy!!
May 5, 2023
The plot is moving forward now, and we are getting some more of side characters, but I'm not a huge fan, since it still plays up alot of manga tropes that I've seen done with more depth or humor... Reminds me a bit of Ouran but with different humor.
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December 9, 2017
I just skimmed this edition, having gotten frustrated with the series.
July 13, 2025
Usually I'm not a big fan of when a character decides to change themselves in order to better match a partner, but in this case it was incredibly well written since they both change aspects of themselves to bring support to the other.
July 19, 2022
dropped @ chapter 73 but i read the final chapter (85) and was still sad.
lengthy rant ahead
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Alright im just not doing this anymore. first 4 (2in1) volumes were great but idk wtf is going on after it. i hold no ill will to this series because i know it quite well and additionally, i do really love the first act. the family drama is just out of place and misaki's tsundere act doesn't develop.
ok but seriously, i just am not a fan of angsty family drama post-the characters getting together. shortcake cake does a similar thing and i do not care. kimi ni todoke has its leads get together at 35% and still manages to keep audience retention by having a large and dynamic cast. i wasn't attached to any of the side characters except for the two guys who we all know are dating, and they don't have any plot focused on them. aoi is (trans?) i don't understand what they were trying to do there with his character. is he trans because he should be and that could be a literal plot idk why they didn't go with that.
i think usui's arc is partially a personal pet peeve of mine. i just hate family drama. maid sama was good as an opposites attract comedy but this was just really boring. toodles
lengthy rant ahead
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Alright im just not doing this anymore. first 4 (2in1) volumes were great but idk wtf is going on after it. i hold no ill will to this series because i know it quite well and additionally, i do really love the first act. the family drama is just out of place and misaki's tsundere act doesn't develop.
ok but seriously, i just am not a fan of angsty family drama post-the characters getting together. shortcake cake does a similar thing and i do not care. kimi ni todoke has its leads get together at 35% and still manages to keep audience retention by having a large and dynamic cast. i wasn't attached to any of the side characters except for the two guys who we all know are dating, and they don't have any plot focused on them. aoi is (trans?) i don't understand what they were trying to do there with his character. is he trans because he should be and that could be a literal plot idk why they didn't go with that.
i think usui's arc is partially a personal pet peeve of mine. i just hate family drama. maid sama was good as an opposites attract comedy but this was just really boring. toodles
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April 8, 2017
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After 16 volumes, you'd think Fujiwara would have plumbed the depths already and come up empty. But 15 and 16 were a surprise as both Usui and Misaki have to deal with the ghosts of their pasts. There are, of course, other lighthearted moments but for the most part, these two volumes focus nearly solely on our favorite couple and their trials and tribulations.Story: As Usui is thrown a huge birthday celebration befitting a person of his status, Misaki is once again reminded of how far apart socially they exist. But she is well past the point of giving up or questioning Usui's affection for her. When Usui's prep school classmates visit Misaki's school, Misaki's sister is the unwanted focus of one of the prep school's 'beauty makeover' experts. When a hero appears, does little sister also have a suitor? Meanwhile, Usui has decided to finally confront the Walkers and ask to be formally emancipated from the family. But what he will find is a not only a nest of vipers but also truths long kept from him about his mother and father.
There were some nice advances to the story in these two volumes and it was great to see some progression in the overall plot. But with only one 2-in-1 (the final volumes 17 and 18) this looks to tie up nicely and with a great final ending. There are a few small side stories and Misaki's sister's story was very cute as well. Fujiwara continues to mix the humor with the pathos beautifully. In all, looking forward to the final 2-in-1 so I can see how it ends! Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.
July 23, 2019
I didn’t enjoy how the plot of Misaki’s father played out. It was weird and didn’t make sense. But I’m happy to see the manager supporting Aoi in his cross dressing modeling endeavors. I’m also somewhat liking where Takumi’s story is going. I hope Misaki learns that she doesn’t need to change. I’m looking forward to seeing our main couple unite. I’m still shipping the younger sister and Yoh. Plus, I need more Yukimura and Kanou. Sadly, every time Miss Maria shows up, I’m just like ugh. This is probably more like a 3.6 ish maybe.
September 1, 2017
I have always loved Kaichou was Maid Sama since I saw it i the beginning mind you i first saw it on youtube but because of that my love for it grew. This volume of the manga is about the big L word LOVE!!! and it is adorable to say the least. You see Misaki try her hardest to work on her manners in a matter of speaking to show that she is worthy of Usui and everyone is just going through the phase" gah its about time" I know I did. Usui on the other hand is trying to learn everything he can about the family he has been trying to block out since forever and wonder how his mother met his father to conceive him and it is a sad story all together.The portion that i really did enjoy is the love going on between Kuga from a rock band UxMishi which when you watch the anime the music is wonderful to listen to in japanese and Sakura his devoted fangirl and his girlfriend. I find it cute that Kuga is finally showing Sakura how much he feels for her but not sure how to show it in general because he is so shy. Love it love it love it!!!
April 18, 2023
Things got even more interesting in this volume! After Usui transfers to Miyabigaoka, their relationship is really put to the test. I feel like I’m just so happy for how much their relationship has grown over time. If you compare Misa and Usui here to them in volume 1, they handle their emotions SO differently. They’re honestly such a sweet couple and I love how much they love each other! They really care for one another and each one puts the other first and I think it’s so sweet. There is a lot more of Usui’s family drama and that causes him to leave Misaki and go to England *sheds tear* but it’s so reassuring to see how much they love and trust each other to be apart for so long. They really are soulmates. We also find the truth about Usui’s mom and dad and I thought that was SO interesting! I’m dying to know a little more.
September 28, 2017
I love this series so damn much definately a guilty pleasure of mine. I can't belive how far the relationship between Misa and Usui has come and I can't wait to see it develop further. I'm anxious as I know I'm coming to the end of the series and I really don't want it to be over.
I also really enjoyed the bonus story in this volume it make me soften up to kuga at bit more.
Also Aoi chan! I love Aoi so much the adorableness cannot be contained.
I also really enjoyed the bonus story in this volume it make me soften up to kuga at bit more.
Also Aoi chan! I love Aoi so much the adorableness cannot be contained.
November 26, 2024
This was the penultimate 2-in-1. I’m not ready for this to be over. The second they officially got together they had to be separated. I enjoyed seeing Misaki finally open up and let her guard down around Usui. I do enjoy seeing more of Usui’s background. His “family” was really making me mad. I’m having a bitter-sweet moment as the series comes to an end, can’t wait to see how it’s all tied up. Also, the bonus story at the end of Vol 16 has been my favorite, it was very cute.
January 21, 2025
Volume 15
In questo volume, vediamo la tenacia di Misaki di voler tenere a tutti i costi Usui al suo fianco e anche il suo lato amante delle sfide. Sono infastidita dal fatto che tutti abbiano da ridire sempre sul loro amore perché alla fine l’amore non guarda da che parte della società si sta ma la forza con cui unisce due anime destinate, ma adoro il fatto che Misaki non si lascia abbattere dagli altri perché lo ama veramente. Sono rimasta scioccata dall’apparizione del padre di Misaki sul suo posto di lavoro. Misaki e Suzuna nell’illustrazione del capitolo 70 sono davvero molto dolci. Sono molto fiera del fatto che nonostante l’abbandono del padre gli dia un’opportunità grazie al sostegno di Usui. Una bonus story divertente, perché Yukimura viene scambiato per una ragazza.
Volume 16
In questo volume vediamo un lato provocatorio di Usui, sono a sorpresa dal fatto che Usui ritorni in Inghilterra per risolvere i suoi problemi familiari ma anche dalla reazione bizzarra di Misaki alla notizia. Sono scioccata quanto Usui nello scoprire che il suo padre biologico era il maggiordomo di cui sua madre si era innamorata, le tavole all’inizio di ogni capitolo sono sempre meravigliose, inoltre l’illustrazione di Usui e Misaki da piccoli è adorabile. Molto dolce e straziante l’amore tra la madre e il padre biologico di Usui che viene fatta vedere nel volume. La bonus story su Sakura e Kuga è commovente ed emozionante e ancora una volta la saggezza di Misaki mi lascia esterrefatta e trovo che sia un’amica fantastica e piano piano stia imparando ad esprimere apertamente i suoi sentimenti soprattutto verso Usui.
In questo volume, vediamo la tenacia di Misaki di voler tenere a tutti i costi Usui al suo fianco e anche il suo lato amante delle sfide. Sono infastidita dal fatto che tutti abbiano da ridire sempre sul loro amore perché alla fine l’amore non guarda da che parte della società si sta ma la forza con cui unisce due anime destinate, ma adoro il fatto che Misaki non si lascia abbattere dagli altri perché lo ama veramente. Sono rimasta scioccata dall’apparizione del padre di Misaki sul suo posto di lavoro. Misaki e Suzuna nell’illustrazione del capitolo 70 sono davvero molto dolci. Sono molto fiera del fatto che nonostante l’abbandono del padre gli dia un’opportunità grazie al sostegno di Usui. Una bonus story divertente, perché Yukimura viene scambiato per una ragazza.
Volume 16
In questo volume vediamo un lato provocatorio di Usui, sono a sorpresa dal fatto che Usui ritorni in Inghilterra per risolvere i suoi problemi familiari ma anche dalla reazione bizzarra di Misaki alla notizia. Sono scioccata quanto Usui nello scoprire che il suo padre biologico era il maggiordomo di cui sua madre si era innamorata, le tavole all’inizio di ogni capitolo sono sempre meravigliose, inoltre l’illustrazione di Usui e Misaki da piccoli è adorabile. Molto dolce e straziante l’amore tra la madre e il padre biologico di Usui che viene fatta vedere nel volume. La bonus story su Sakura e Kuga è commovente ed emozionante e ancora una volta la saggezza di Misaki mi lascia esterrefatta e trovo che sia un’amica fantastica e piano piano stia imparando ad esprimere apertamente i suoi sentimenti soprattutto verso Usui.
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July 1, 2024AHHHHH!!!
Such a great book!!!
I really enjoyed these books, and I would recomend them to almost everyone!
My only complaint is Aoi-chan. I can't figure him out. I understand liking cute things, but pretending to be a girl while strongly proclaiming you are a boy is just confusing. (He is a boy by the way)
Such a great book!!!
I really enjoyed these books, and I would recomend them to almost everyone!
My only complaint is Aoi-chan. I can't figure him out. I understand liking cute things, but pretending to be a girl while strongly proclaiming you are a boy is just confusing. (He is a boy by the way)
November 19, 2022
This volume continues the love story and drama Misaki and Usai; however, readers learn more about the life and background of Usai and his parents who have only been mentioned and never seen until now! On top of this, Misaki is struggling internally with what to do with to do since Usai is gone.
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August 23, 2023
I love it when a couple trusts each other. Like sure, being insecure and validation is nice and all, but give me two people who know 100% that the other one will keep choosing them day after day. That’s where Misaki and Usui are and I’m living.
January 11, 2025
the drama is ramping UP here! all the romance to be found. would still happily beat the shit out of misaki’s dad cuz wtf you mean you leave your wife and kids to search for your bestie who ran away to america and WILLINGLY subjected your family to poverty by taking on your pal’s debts
May 31, 2017
One more volume and its over! I don't want it to end!! Love this series!
June 10, 2017
This series remains solid, campy fun as it starts to build toward its conclusion.
June 21, 2017
Usui did the thing I didn't want him to do!! MAN.
This volume felt so tropey, seriously, and I hope the last collection has a unique ending! PLEASE!!!
This volume felt so tropey, seriously, and I hope the last collection has a unique ending! PLEASE!!!
August 24, 2017
Good volumes.
October 2, 2017
I feel like the story is coming to a close, and I'm really glad I already have the next omnibus in my reading pile.
January 18, 2018
Absolutely biased, no shame whatsoever about it. LOVED IT.
December 6, 2020
Oh my goodness!!! Things pick up and intensify. With Usui being overseas and how they handle the separation and situations. I just love it! SO excited to read the next one!!!
January 20, 2021
Love the character developments in these installments!
March 11, 2021
3.75 stars.
March 25, 2021
why are takumi and tamaki so similar in terms of both name and backstory, did maid sama rip off ohshc or smth
April 22, 2021
It's back to being good! I don't think I'm ready for this series to end, though.
August 20, 2021
I like the Sakura story at the end. It's so sweet, but at the same time I don't much like Kuga and it kinda seems like he's still playing her. But I guess it's good as long as they're both happy?
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