Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity

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Fragrant Flower refers to a type of flower with a pleasant fragrance that people admire. Story centers on two high school students who attend separate schools—one for boys and the other for girls—divided due to some controversial events in the past. If you enjoy slice-of-life or romance genres, this series is VERY worth checking out. It breaks away from the common tropes often found in romance anime, such as the typical loser protagonist, a weak or shy female lead, or male characters who struggle with dating or display misogynistic tendencies. What makes this story stand out is the absence of the usual heartbreaking twists or ... dark turns. It's refreshing to see a male protagonist and his love interest on equal footing, as well as the thoughtful treatment of supporting characters, like Rintaro’s family and friends. This positive vibes only romance delivers a wholesome experience without any flaws worth criticizing. Not only is the protagonist a good-looking, lighthearted, and kind person, but his love interest also reflects the same kindness toward him, creating a simple yet endearing story with clear moral undertones. Cast, art, character designs, and narrative are all great, and the simplicity of the plot is arguably its strongest feature. For those familiar with many romance series, this one feels like a breath of fresh air as it's setting itself apart from the typical crowd. There are no dark twists, depressing moments, controversial jokes, or unnecessary fanservice. The humor is light, and none of the characters— not even the troublesome boys from another school (Not MC gang, the one that attacking female main casts and I mean, they disappear from the story soon enough and don't disrupt the plot anyway)—are unlikable. Every character is treated with respect. They receive proper development without inconsistencies in the writing or unnecessary drama. Story stays focused on what it intends to deliver, the story of two students from divided schools whose lives change forever as they form a genuine and loving relationship despite their challenging environment. That’s what I like about it—they remain focused on what they want to present, telling the story in a way that shows why it’s good and worth reading to encourage the audience to understand it through their own intellect. There’s no need for extra filler or added flair; it’s the simplicity of the romance concept itself that makes the story so compelling for a well-written, straightforward narrative that feels flawless. Like think about it, sometimes romance anime doesn’t need specific drama or extra elements to create impact. It can simply be a wholesome, happy story—like a children’s tale—that feels warm and lovable for everyone and moments of sadness don’t need strange or exaggerated elements to be effective; instead, they can feel more natural by drawing from relatable experiences in real life.

My new favorite manga, this is just awesome.

I love ts but holy lord, every character is an overly saccharine bundle of honey, always apologising for shit that doesn't matter or thanking profusely for holding the door open for them. the manga's a fun read but you'll have to accept that this doesn't take place on Earth, it takes place in the fuckin halmark christmas universe where no one's an asshole in any way, at all. even kaoruko's kikyo friends come around eventually. if this manga had a few characters that acted like fucking human beings once in a while it'd be a bit easier to read with eager eyes. but some of ... the chapters drag on for pages of reminiscing all the times robot A was there for robot B and how thankful robot A is to robot B for everything robot B did, and then robot B would say "no, it was all you, A-chan!". my head's getting dizzy from all the rolling my eyes are doing.
so that's my verdict... two eye rolls stacked on top of each other out of ten.

This series is the definition of mediocre. Giving it a 1 star isn't really accurate I'd say its more like a 4 but it really annoys me how hyped up this manga and its future anime adaptation when it brings nothing other than good art to the table.
The plot is repetitive and really cliché
The characters aren't unique or relatable and they are overall quite bland. None of them seemed especially unique and all of them seemed super dry.
The romance doesn't really make sense and it barely progresses throughout the series (chapter 10 is the same as chapter 100)
Overall it lacks anything special or even above ... average.

This manga does nothing but remind me tan walls