While we wait for the scanlation teams to work their magic on the English translation, the raw Japanese chapters give us a massive hint at the direction Akasaka-sensei is taking.
What makes Love is War stand out—and why Chapter 146 is trending—is its ability to balance absurd psychological battles with genuine emotional maturity.
If you’re reading the raws, pay close attention to the character's facial expressions in the final three pages—the "war" is definitely evolving into something much more intimate.