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The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
When the intimidating Rintaro meets the open-minded Kaoruko, the unlikely duo grows closer. The issue? Their neighboring high schools hate each other.
- Cast:
- Yoshinori Nakayama, Honoka Inoue
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- Gunma TV, TOKYO MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
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Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.1Rintaro and Kaoruko
2025-07-06 · 24mWhile helping at his family's patisserie, Rintaro meets Kaoruko. He fears his appearance has scared her off — but she returns the next day to see him.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.1Chidori and Kikyo
2025-07-13 · 24mTensions between the two schools escalate during a commotion at Chidori's gates. Later, Rintaro finds a surprise visitor waiting at the patisserie.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.4A Kind Person
2025-07-20 · 24mDesperate to improve their grades, Rintaro and Shohei cram in the library. There, Rintaro runs into Kaoruko, but their tender moment gets interrupted.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.7Warmth of the Heart
2025-07-27 · 24mThough Rintaro becomes more comfortable with Kaoruko during their study session, he faces unexpectedly strong opposition to their growing bond.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.3Premonition of a New Beginning
2025-08-03 · 24mPressure mounts as Rintaro's friends discover a note from Kaoruko hidden in his notebook. Saku's frustration towards Rintaro's reticence grows.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.5Self-Loathing / I Love You!
2025-08-10 · 24mIt's an important night of confessions, apologies and cherished memories when Subaru and Kaoruko catch up at the park where they used to play as kids.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.3Coolest Guy Ever
2025-08-17 · 24mNoticing Rintaro's strange behavior, Shohei, Saku and Ayato follow him after school and try to eavesdrop on his meeting with Kaoruko and Subaru.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.4The Meaning of These Feelings
2025-08-24 · 24mDespite the awkwardness, Rintaro manages to introduce his friends to the girls. Later, Kaoruko makes a bold suggestion on how Rintaro could repay her.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 9.4Blond Hair and Pierced Ears
2025-08-31 · 24mWhile Rintaro struggles with his tangled emotions about Kaoruko, he invites his friends over to his home — but two unexpected visitors shake things up.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.0Summer Storm
2025-09-07 · 24mTo prepare for their finals, the six Chidori and Kikyo students hold a joint study session. Later, Shohei makes a sharp observation about Rintaro.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 9.1A Morsel of Warmth
2025-09-14 · 24mKaoruko's birthday is in two weeks, and Rintaro is unsure of a gift until his mother gives valuable advice. Can he bake the perfect cake for her?
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E12
Episode 12
★ 9.2Bewilderment at the Beachside
2025-09-21 · 24mWhile everyone else is having fun at the beach, Subaru seems down. When prodded, she reveals her worries and makes a request to the four Chidori boys.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 9.3Kaoruko and Rintaro
2025-09-28 · 24mWith things still left unspoken between them, Rintaro arranges to meet Kaoruko and express his true feelings. Kaoruko has her own thoughts to share.
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Yoshinori Nakayama
Rintaro Tsumugi (voice)
Honoka Inoue
Kaoruko Waguri (voice)