The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
English
198 pages
1: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity 1
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Chidori High is a boys’ school that takes in the dregs of society with the lowest grades. Next door stands Kikyo Girls’ High, where the wealthy, high-class families send their precious daughters. Chidori second-year Rintaro, who has a fierce face but a gentle heart, is helping at his family’s patisserie when he meets a girl named Kaoruko. The two hit it off right away…but this blissful peace is quickly disturbed when Rintaro discovers that Kaoruko is actually a student at Kikyo. Worse, she doesn’t seem to realize what a huge problem this really is! Will these two be able to forge a path for themselves, and sidestep the traps (metaphorical and literal) laid by their classmates?
194 pages
2: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity 2
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Chidori High second-year Rintaro is a gentle soul, with a fierce face and an even fiercer reputation. Used to being judged by everyone around him, he finds himself thrown off balance when he meets the open-hearted Kaoruko, a girl who attends a rival school and should be his polar opposite in every way. But her genuine attitude slowly makes his walls crumble. Despite their growing relationship, the rivalry between the two schools becomes a deep chasm that may be hard to cross, especially after Kaoruko’s best friend, Subaru Hoshina, finds out about their relationship…
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3: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity 3
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Despite the hostile rivalry between their schools, after spending time together, Rintaro and Kaoruko have begun to feel comfortable around each other. However, even with their growing bond, the barriers between the two schools are so high that Rintaro finds himself at a loss with his friends. The secret of his relationship is putting up walls between them. And so, Rintaro calls Kaoruko and her friend Subaru to a meeting, hoping to find a solution…
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4: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity 4
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Despite his new closeness with Kaoruko, the divide between Chidori and Kikyo became a constant source of worry for Rintaro. In the end, the introductions between his friends and Kaoruko’s friend, Subaru, went well. Not only are they starting to build a good relationship, but Rintaro finally decided to open up more to the people around him. With Rintaro revealing his past struggles, the bonds of friendship deepen. Summer is right around the corner and now that he has many new friends to spend it with, it’s time to make plans!
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5: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity 5
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After spending so much time together, Rintaro has grown comfortable around Kaoruko, and has even begun to suspect he may like her as more than a friend. But just as the school term was drawing to a close and Rintaro began looking forward to spending his first summer vacation with all his friends, Kaoruko’s friend springs a surprise on him: her birthday is only a few weeks away! So now, after agonizing over what to get her, he finally decides to bake her a cake with his own two hands. Will the effort and devotion he’s putting towards his cake be able to touch Kaoruko’s heart…?
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6: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity 6
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Rintaro has begun to acknowledge his growing feelings for Kaoruko, but keeps them close to his chest. Until, one summer day when the two of them are alone, he’s overwhelmed by affection and the words, “I like you,” spill from his lips without warning. With things still left unspoken between them, Rintaro knows he owes Kaoruko an explanation and vows to tell her his real feelings… But how will Kaoruko react?
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7: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity 7
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The summer festival marks a momentous occasion for Rintaro and Kaoruko as their relationship reaches new heights, amid an outpouring of feelings and a poignant recollection of their first meeting. Now a couple, the two cautiously navigate what that means both for their own interactions, and how they interact with those around them—friends and schools included. Luckily, there’s still time to find their footing, as summer vacation continues…
194 pages
8: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity 8
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An eventful birthday celebration for Saku brings the whole group closer together, as presents and fond memories are shared. With the end of summer vacation looming, Rintaro sets his sights on his next cake: one celebrating all Kaoruko has accomplished in a particularly busy season. The couple meets for one last date before school is back in session, but a surprise visitor quickly throws a wrench in their plans…
