薫る花は凛と咲く 12 [Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku 12]

薫る花は凛と咲く [Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku] #12

by Saka Mikami, 三香見サカ

底辺男子校・千鳥高校に通う紬 凛太郎と、お嬢様校・桔梗女子の和栗薫子。二人が付き合い始めてから数か月が経ち、季節は冬に。両校の２学期も終わりが近づく頃。凛太郎は勇気を出して、「可愛い」と言葉にして薫子に伝えたりと、二人の仲は少しずつ、でも着実に深まっていく──。しかし、そんな様子を目撃した少女が。彼女は凛太郎の中学時代の同級生。そして、かつて彼に恋をしていて……？

Genres: Manga, Romance, Slice Of Life, Comics, Coming Of Age, Japanese Literature, Comics Manga

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 9, 2024

Reviews

[fia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let’s goooooo side ship is sailingggg

[Lucy Tonks (the invisible life of a reader) · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love how we are also focusing on the side characters and not just the main couple

[Bawy{•_•} · Rating 3 out of 5]

*** 3.25✨ ***

[rory (jess' version) · Rating 4 out of 5]

yorita's past let's go ! i'm most curious about his backstory because he gives off mysterious yakuza vibes.

[charly · Rating 5 out of 5]

IM GOING TO CRY AND NOT THE GOOD KINDA CRY😭😭😭😭. AYATO😭😭. I loved the focus on him in this volume, he deserves it fr. His whole character is one I can really relate to tbh. The fear of the future and what it will bring, the not knowing of what you really want, the questioning of if you even have something you are really passionate in to really do it in the future, the keeping in your worries like Kaoruko and Rintaro to not worry anyone. He’s just too real😭 I felt so bad and I could also really see why he is the way he is. His dream of being a police officer because of his brother😭😭. I loved Rintaro for returning the favour and hearing him out without judgement or giving an opinion. He just unconditionally loves him like everyone else and is so supportive no matter what, it’s just so sweet and rare. I really do hope Ayato goes for what he really whats and never goes back. He deserves to be passionate in his dream and happy too
I really liked the start of the volume where it focused on an outside side character for a few characters. Really expands on the world and also gave me an outside look on Rintaro. Again why was everyone so afraid of him😭😭. He was the sweetest back then and now. I just dont get it at all. I liked how the girl backed down after seeing Kaoruko and Rintaro together at the station. That’s a girls girl fr. I loved how it somewhat healed her and eased her in some way towards her regret from her past and I’m glad she can finally move on.
The whole karaoke scene was too wholesome and I loved how Madoka is integrated into the group now. The whole friend group is just too cute.
Loved that rain and bench scene with Kaoruko and Rintaro too. I loved how they both communicate and can trust in each other with their worries. They just really deserve each other. AND THAT HUG. ADORABLE. Just the most healthiest couple ever. Like ever.
It took me so long to finish this volume because I don’t want to finish this manga. Like ever😭😭😭😭 I don’t want to say goodbye. I don’t 😭😭😭 I am too attached

[Belén Coronel Blanes · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Mi hermano era policia" cómo que ERA??? El arco de Ayato está siendo duro😣

Rintaro llevando a sus amigos a la pastelería para trabajar en NOCHE BUENA, años aprendiendo sobre la cultura japonesa y todavía hay cosas que me sorprenden.

Todo el tema de las aspiraciones laborales para su futuro es algo que entiendo y simpatizo mucho con varios personajes. Es completamente normal que a los 16 años no sepan que es lo que quieren hacer de su vida, no está mal no saber que van a hacer, lo jodido es que te presionen a elegir algo a ESA edad. Poniéndome en el lugar de Shohei, todavía están en la etapa donde lo único que debería preocuparles es que hacer para divertirse.

[Diana H. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh. Let’s. GOO BABYYYY THE HMS SIDE SHIP IS SAILING

[Paula ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ✨ stars

all the friendships in this one are so precious

[Mati · Rating 5 out of 5]

voy a llorar los amo demasiaofidifkwbkd
JURO POR DIOS QUE SI SAKU Y SUBARU NO TERMINAM JUNTOS ME MATO

[ang໒꒱ ⋆ﾟ⊹ · Rating 3 out of 5]

i should've read this in high school, it would've help me.

[Juju ♡ ～('▽^人) · Rating 4 out of 5]

when will a love like this hit me? cute!!!

[Adiba(mankind hater) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This manga is so darn heartwarming😭🎀.
I love how they show from sensitive topics to most relatable ones but in a healthy way. Every character and his/her relationship with their loved ones is so pure be it their friendship, bond b/w sibling and parents like everything. I loved how they portrayed the fear of the future in this volume. As someone who likes her major in uni but is still confused with her what ifs and questions like "have i chosen the wrong one?" "What if I end up w no future with my major" I related to it sm but maybe that's how life is, you can never be certain about the future no matter how planned you want it to be. You can fail in one thing and be successful in another , you can pass out w a particular major but in the future can be a part of a completely different major. I've learned this a while although tho I'm still very scared of an uncertain future but I really hope future Adiba would be the person who won't be afraid of uncertainties and would actually realise the fact that she'd find her way in life through one way or another and would understand the beauty of uncertainties.(Currently I hate em💀)

Okay thanks for listening to my ted talks lmao I just felt sm I had to write it out 🫶🏻✨

[⋆. ˚ Demi's Reads ౨ৎ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5 Yorita's backstory, finally!

This manga series is so heart warming, healing, comforting, and healthy. They show some vulnerable and relatable topics and struggles, but in a very gentle way. They always make me feel seen, and this one was relatable as well. This volume talks a lot about when you haven't figured out yet what you want to do with your future. That it's both okay to now know yet or maybe do have more of an idea. That it's normal to feel that way, that it's more than okay to take your time, and that eventually everything will work out in the end.
All characters are just so considerate and caring about one another, they all communicate so well, and it's just amazing. I love them all so much! And that hug!
I can't wait to read the other volumes, and I especially can't wait for the anime!!

[cio · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume really stood out to me because it wasn’t about high-stakes drama but about something so real and relatable like figuring out your future. I loved how each character had a different approach, Subaru already sure about becoming a lawyer, Sohei not wanting to think about it, Rintaro unsure if his baking passion is more than a hobby and then Ayato’s struggle hit the hardest, caught between chasing his dream and settling for what’s easy. What made it even more powerful was the group’s response when Ayato said he wasn’t ready to share, they respected that completely, showing the kind of patient, understanding friendship that feels rare and so genuine. Add to that Rintaro’s effort to seek advice just to be a better friend, and this whole volume became a beautiful reminder of how supportive bonds can make even the scariest life questions feel a little less heavy.

[maria cecília · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ai que volume bom viu. Tava demorando eles mostrarem mais sobre a personalidade do Ayato, e finalmente veio ai! Gosto como não é só romance nesse mangá, mas também sobre as grandes inseguranças da adolescência. Decidir e pensar sobre o futuro é assustador pra qualquer um. Há uma grande pressão da sociedade nessa fase, principalmente no final dos anos escolares e é bem cansativo. Muito boa a forma como tudo é abordado, pois pra cada pessoa essas decisões vão afetar de uma maneira diferente. E o Ayato é uma das pessoas que sente um grande conflito, mas ele é bem explorado aqui.

[Nora · Rating 4 out of 5]

liked how we can always get to know the other characters, they don't feel shallow. we don't get info dumped from the beginning, instead we get them piece by piece. But I really liked the first Manga's way more. They're still good but it feels stretched, in some type of way. If you get what I mean.
And the way Rintaro cares for his loved ones, wow! What a guy!
Oh my poor Yorita, follow your fucking dream!! Loved how Rintaro‘s mom, helped Yorita a bit out, by showing him the stress in the kitchen.

[ℂ ✧ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vaig seguint la sèrie i mantinc l'opinió: és un slice of life entretingut, molt cuqui i tendre, amb uns personatges ideals poc versemblants al meu parer, però adorables i que ens mostra un moment vital ple de dubtes i incerteses que es van resolent a poc a poc. Les relacions entre els personatges són el punt fort, encara que de vegades l'slow burn sigui bastant agònic o hi hagi poca sensació de progrés.

[Dora · Rating 3 out of 5]

sadly, the series is just kinda starting to lag for me (has been for the last few volumes). it'sstill cute and has itswholesome moments but the characters areall just so... good. no one has any flasws and everyone gets over their obstacles so easily, which is kinda boring 🤷🏻‍♀️
i really really loved the first half ofthe series and hopefully i'll come back to it in the future again 🤗

[picasso · Rating 4 out of 5]

so glad i was given an ARC... otherwise i would've never discovered and read this series most likely.

THE FIRST KISS excuse me while i scream into my pillow AND THE WAY HE KISSED HER BACK

swoooonnnnn need an anime adaptation for this one please i beg

[nibha ⋆˚꩜｡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love how satsuki's arc was handled!! very maturely done, i hope we see her again, she's a very nice character :/ i love how EVERYBODY had their bets on yorita being from a yakuza family. i want to learn abt him so bad.

[catherine ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favorite arc so far, even though Satsuki is such a minor character. There's such a beautiful lesson about timing and moving past regret; she bows out gracefully once she realizes she's missed her window but she grows from it. A fantastic tertiary character.

[Felix | Weiße Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's not at all dropping in quality. Still the same quality when it comes to drawings, storytelling, composition. If anything the character progression makes this better than previous volumes.

[bea 🪴]

ayato baby :(

[read with kath ✿ · Rating 5 out of 5]

SAKU X SUBARU AHHHH

[Hisgirl85 · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5 stars. Another character getting a background story. And, it's the holidays! Love this volume and this series.

[Miah Ochoa · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

[mister ma’am]

Police propaganda??

[tam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the healthy communication

[edy · Rating 4 out of 5]

yorita babyyy :cc i just wanna give him a hug

[bellaricee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yorita is my actual GOAT, and if he has a tragic backstory I will never forgive the author