Kare Kano stars self-centered, egomaniac Yukino, a high school freshman obsessed with being complimented. She finds an enemy in fellow student Arima, a boy just as perfect - but earnestly so. As the volume progresses, their relationship complicates and changes as they both come out of their shells a little and learn more and more about each other. 
 Somewhat accessible to people who feel pressured to compete or be the best, Yukino takes her obsession to the extreme - it makes her both an interesting character and somewhat complicated. Arima's dark past contrasts well with Yukino's almost-humorous need for compliments. This volume focuses on the benefits gained when (view spoiler)[Yukino and Arima stop pretending to be perfect and let their true selves show, a nice reminder that a person doesn't need to fit in and be the same as everyone else in order to be liked. (hide spoiler)] 
 After reading this first volume, it's hard to believe that there are 20 more volumes. Why? (view spoiler)[Arima admitted his feelings and Yukino likes him back; what more is there? Even the non-romantic conflicts have been resolved: Yukino has realized her egocentric, rude ways are wrong and she vows to change. Arima admits his past and tries to let go of his need for perfection. All the conflicts are over. (hide spoiler)] Because the first volume wrapped everything up so well, I never quite found the motivation to read subsequent installments.