
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
Also known as: Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku, 薫る花は凛と咲く, 薰香花朵凛然綻放, Kaoruhana, La Nobleza de las Flores, Kaoru und Rin: So nah und doch so fern, Kaoru i Rin. Rozkwitając z tobą, Bloom, The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity - Kaoru & Rin, A Nobreza das Flores, Güzel Kokulu Çiçekler Zarafetle Açar, 향기로운 꽃은 늠름하게 핀다
by Saka Mikami
This story takes place in a particular town with two infamous schools in constant dispute: Chidori High, a boys' school predominantly attended by low-class students with damning grades, and its neighbor Kikyo Girls' High, with most of its female students coming from wealthy and prestigious families. One day, high school second-year Rintaro Tsumugi, a fierce-looking but gentle-minded student at Chidori, is helping at his family's patisserie when he encounters a female customer by the name of Kaoruko Waguri. Rintaro enjoys his time with Kaoruko, as she doesn't judge him for his appearance, but this blissful peace is quickly disturbed when Rintaro makes the discovery that Kaoruko is actually a student at Kikyo. This revelation marks the beginning of the two's strenuous tale, as they fight against the limitations placed upon them by their schools and surroundings in an attempt to find their own path! (Source: K Manga)
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A warm, funny rivalry between two neighbouring schools, with a lovely sense of place and a cast that grows on you.
Pros
- Charming, funny rivalry between two schools
- Warm, gentle tone with a big cast
- Comfortable, iyashikei-style mood
Cons
- Episodic, with a loose overall arc
- Some readers may want the romance to take more centre stage
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The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity is set in a small town where two rival schools have been at odds for years. The setup is funny from the start, and the series makes the most of the neighbouring school rivalry. The characters are the heart of it. Each one has their own quirks and pride, and the relationships that grow between them feel warm rather than forced. The tone is gentle and easy to settle into, with a comfort that makes you want to keep reading. The art is soft and expressive, which suits the everyday setting. The trade-off is structure. The story is mostly episodic, and the overarching plot stays loose, so readers who want a clear arc may find it wandering. Some may also wish the romance were more central. Still, it's a lovely, character-first read with a strong sense of community. If you enjoy slice-of-life stories with a bit of spark, this is a great choice.
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- Vol. 1ISBN 9798889336358Bookshop.orgWorldCat
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