Nisekoi: False Love Vol. 1 — Manga Raw / Buy Official

Raku clings to a mysterious locket, a token of a childhood promise made to a girl whose face he barely remembers. When he realizes Chitoge might possess the key, the irony is not lost on him—he can’t stand her. Forced by their powerful fathers into a fake romance to broker peace between rival gangs, they must act like a couple to fool their peers and subordinates. The pressure is immense; one slip-up could trigger an all-out turf war. Throughout the volume, the friction between Raku’s gentle, indecisive nature and Chitoge’s aggressive, sheltered personality creates a dynamic of constant bickering that hides a budding, unexpected intimacy. As they navigate secret meetings and perilous family dinners, the fake relationship starts to feel dangerously real. Raku finds himself glimpses of the kind, vulnerable girl hidden behind Chitoge’s thorny exterior, while Chitoge begins to rely on Raku’s stability. Yet, the mystery of the locket remains, leaving Raku to wonder if his first love is actually the girl he is currently pretending to date.