The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity — Season 1
About this season
When the intimidating Rintaro meets the open-minded Kaoruko, the unlikely duo grows closer. The issue? Their neighboring high schools hate each other.
Episodes (13)
1. Rintaro and Kaoruko
8.1Aired 6 July 2025 • 24 min
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.
2. Chidori and Kikyo
8.0Aired 13 July 2025 • 24 min
Tensions between the two schools escalate during a commotion at Chidori's gates. Later, Rintaro finds a surprise visitor waiting at the patisserie.
3. A Kind Person
8.4Aired 20 July 2025 • 24 min
Desperate to improve their grades, Rintaro and Shohei cram in the library. There, Rintaro runs into Kaoruko, but their tender moment gets interrupted.
4. Warmth of the Heart
7.5Aired 27 July 2025 • 24 min
Though Rintaro becomes more comfortable with Kaoruko during their study session, he faces unexpectedly strong opposition to their growing bond.
5. Premonition of a New Beginning
8.1Aired 3 August 2025 • 24 min
Pressure mounts as Rintaro's friends discover a note from Kaoruko hidden in his notebook. Saku's frustration towards Rintaro's reticence grows.
6. Self-Loathing / I Love You!
7.7Aired 10 August 2025 • 24 min
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.
7. Coolest Guy Ever
8.9Aired 17 August 2025 • 24 min
Noticing Rintaro's strange behavior, Shohei, Saku and Ayato follow him after school and try to eavesdrop on his meeting with Kaoruko and Subaru.
8. The Meaning of These Feelings
8.4Aired 24 August 2025 • 24 min
Despite the awkwardness, Rintaro manages to introduce his friends to the girls. Later, Kaoruko makes a bold suggestion on how Rintaro could repay her.
9. Blond Hair and Pierced Ears
9.2Aired 31 August 2025 • 24 min
While Rintaro struggles with his tangled emotions about Kaoruko, he invites his friends over to his home — but two unexpected visitors shake things up.
10. Summer Storm
8.0Aired 7 September 2025 • 24 min
To prepare for their finals, the six Chidori and Kikyo students hold a joint study session. Later, Shohei makes a sharp observation about Rintaro.
11. A Morsel of Warmth
9.2Aired 14 September 2025 • 24 min
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?
12. Bewilderment at the Beachside
9.0Aired 21 September 2025 • 24 min
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.
13. Kaoruko and Rintaro
9.0Aired 28 September 2025 • 24 min
With things still left unspoken between them, Rintaro arranges to meet Kaoruko and express his true feelings. Kaoruko has her own thoughts to share.