Love, Elections, and Chocolate is a romantic visual novel developed by the Japanese game studio Sprite. Upon its release in Japan, it garnered numerous awards for its exceptional art, captivating music, and well-crafted characters. ■ Story Sappy romantic Oojima Yuuki and notorious chocolate-hater Sumiyoshi Chisato are longtime friends who both attend Takafuji Academy, a massive mega-school with over 5,000 students. The two are part of the Culinary Research Club—which sounds cool on paper, but in actuality, is just an excuse to sit around and eat junk food with their friends. As the Student Council presidential election approaches, however, the CRC is targeted for termination by a prominent candidate named Shinonome Satsuki. Their only option: Join the election and keep her from winning at any cost! ■ Characters President of the Culinary Research Club and childhood friend to Yuuki. Smart and athletic with an overbearing personality, she has publicly declared Yuuki to be her property. Notoriously hates chocolate. A hard-working optimist who attends Takafuji through its Financial Aid program while looking after her two younger brothers. Her smile is contagious. The newest member of the Culinary Research Club. Quiet and aloof like a cat, she often keeps to herself. Her catchphrase is "Meh." A delicate girl who was held back a year due to illness. While her sense of humor borders on esoteric, she wants nothing but the best for her bestie Chisato. Head Treasurer and favored candidate to win the upcoming election. Her beauty is surpassed only by her analytical mind... and her sweet tooth. Former president of the Culinary Research Club and a brilliant inventor of wacky gadgets. Yuuki's signature roll cake is her favorite food. Vice president of the Culinary Research Club whose family operates a major snack food manufacturer. He may seem polite and docile, but he's mastered the art of innuendo. Bratty and shallow, but call her a "monkey" at your own peril! Her family runs a fishmonger's shop. Rarely seen without her childhood friend Ai. Advisor to the Culinary Research Club and older sister to Satsuki. She has a bad habit of getting drunk and causing trouble.
