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As the students of Class 1-5 introduce themselves at the start of their high school journey, a somewhat cynical yet ordinary boy named Kyon takes his seat after finishing his introduction. However, the class is taken aback when the girl behind him stands up and delivers an astonishing speech. Haruhi Suzumiya declares her lack of interest in ordinary humans and expresses her search for the supernatural, marking an unforgettable entrance.
Skeptical about Haruhi's sincerity, Kyon's curiosity leads him to try befriending her despite warnings from classmates. As Haruhi gradually opens up, Kyon realizes she is utterly serious. Furthermore, a conversation between them ignites a bold idea in Haruhi's mind: bored with the mundane nature of the school's clubs, she decides to create her own. Thus, the SOS Brigade is born, and Kyon finds himself swept into a life of absurdity.
Taking over the Literary Club's room, Haruhi recruits three new members: the stoic Yuki Nagato, the timid Mikuru Asahina, and the enigmatic transfer student Itsuki Koizumi. With this eclectic group, Haruhi embarks on adventures in search of excitement and the supernatural, much to Kyon's dismay. However, he soon discovers that there is more to these new members than meets the eye, and what Haruhi seeks may be closer than she thinks.
The "Suzumiya Haruhi Series" ranked first in the 2005 Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! for the Light Novels division. By 2017, the series had sold over 20 million copies. The series has been published in English by Little, Brown and Company and Yen Press since April 1, 2009. Yen Press has reissued the volumes under the Yen On imprint since September 4, 2012. It has also been released in Spanish by Editorial Ivrea since April 2010.
