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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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Season 1

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Still from Rintaro and Kaoruko E01

Episode 1

★ 8.1

Rintaro and Kaoruko

2025-07-06 · 24m

While 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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Still from Chidori and Kikyo E02

Episode 2

★ 8.1

Chidori and Kikyo

2025-07-13 · 24m

Tensions 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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Still from A Kind Person E03

Episode 3

★ 8.4

A Kind Person

2025-07-20 · 24m

Desperate 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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Still from Warmth of the Heart E04

Episode 4

★ 7.7

Warmth of the Heart

2025-07-27 · 24m

Though Rintaro becomes more comfortable with Kaoruko during their study session, he faces unexpectedly strong opposition to their growing bond.

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Still from Premonition of a New Beginning E05

Episode 5

★ 7.3

Premonition of a New Beginning

2025-08-03 · 24m

Pressure 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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Episode 6

★ 7.5

Self-Loathing / I Love You!

2025-08-10 · 24m

It'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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Episode 7

★ 8.3

Coolest Guy Ever

2025-08-17 · 24m

Noticing 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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Still from The Meaning of These Feelings E08

Episode 8

★ 8.4

The Meaning of These Feelings

2025-08-24 · 24m

Despite 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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Episode 9

★ 9.4

Blond Hair and Pierced Ears

2025-08-31 · 24m

While 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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Episode 10

★ 8.0

Summer Storm

2025-09-07 · 24m

To 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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Episode 11

★ 9.1

A Morsel of Warmth

2025-09-14 · 24m

Kaoruko'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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Episode 12

★ 9.2

Bewilderment at the Beachside

2025-09-21 · 24m

While 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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Still from Kaoruko and Rintaro E13

Episode 13

★ 9.3

Kaoruko and Rintaro

2025-09-28 · 24m

With 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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Cast

Yoshinori Nakayama

Yoshinori Nakayama

Rintaro Tsumugi (voice)

Honoka Inoue

Honoka Inoue

Kaoruko Waguri (voice)

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