"'For some reason' things don't go well and you feel uneasy. 'For some reason' you hate someone and can't forgive them. 'For some reason' you hurt somebody. The reason is usually buried somewhere within, but...the idea of digging around for it is too scary." Queen's Quality isn't groundbreaking when it comes to character types. The art isn't the best I've ever seen. Even the story arcs can be a little repetitive in their sequences and resolutions. But dang, this manga really deserves some credit. Shoujo mangakas have a tendency to pass off pure nonsense as some kind of profound realization just by adding a ton of ellipses ("..."), sparkly framing, anda serene expression from their leading character.

"Wa-la! Now everything is perfect. Just ignore the actual logic of my captioning and allow the story to go on."

Queen's Quality is guilty of this shortcut from time to time, but I forgive these fumbles because of all the times the author makes a keen observation with actual substance! Honestly, this manga addresses serious psychological issues, and not just through its minor characters (token villains/bullies/losers/etc.). Every character has darkness. Every character struggles. Secondary emotions versus primary motives, deeply repressed feelings, metacognition and mental health--this is some crazy real stuff that everyone has, whether they acknowledge it or not. I recommend this manga (so far) on the basis that readers should actually take cues from it and undergo some self-analysis.

Also, fan service.