薫る花は凛と咲く 18 [Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku 18]

薫る花は凛と咲く [Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku] #18

by Saka Mikami, 三香見サカ

卒業後の進路に悩む薫子だったが、彼氏である凛太郎が支え背中を押すことで、産婦人科医への道を歩むことを決意する。その後、勉強会で集まった千鳥と桔梗の一同は、薫子の医学部受験の報告を皮切りに進路の話題に。夏沢 朔の「T大に行くとは決めていない」という発言に、保科 昴は何か思うところがある様子で……?

Genres: Manga, Romance, Slice Of Life, Coming Of Age, Comics, Young Adult, Contemporary

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 7, 2025

Reviews

[edy · Rating 5 out of 5]

and when saku and subaru confess their feelings for each other and i lose my mind then what

[cio · Rating 4 out of 5]

[4.75] This one felt like a quiet celebration of growth. The whole post-exam outing was such a perfect breather after all the stress and the way they visited the zoo, the temple and revisited the beach made everything feel beautifully circular. Adding Madoka into the mix made it even sweeter. It was proof that their world is slowly expanding while still keeping that same warmth.

Then there’s Natsusawa and Subaru OMG the tension between them is immaculate. It’s that slow-burn energy where every glance feels charged but neither of them is ready to admit it yet. Watching everyone around them pick up on it made it all the more real. I love that their friends aren’t clueless, they see it, they care and they handle it with such grace. Madoka’s little moment of interference and Kaoruko’s straight-up confrontation both hit hard in their own ways. Kaoruko especially deserves a medal for being that no-nonsense best friend who loves you enough to make you face yourself.

Subaru going back to Kaoruko afterward was such a beautiful moment of vulnerability. Her confusion felt so genuine, she’s trying to name this unfamiliar feeling, not because she wants a label but because she wants to understand herself. Kaoruko didn’t give her a neat answer either; she just shared her own experience and told Subaru it’s okay not to know yet. That conversation was so grounded and kind, it really showed how much they’ve all matured.

Meanwhile, the boys were doing their own quiet version of support and I love how different yet equally meaningful it was. Rintarō choosing to wait for Natsusawa to open up on his own says so much about the trust in their friendship. They’ve built this silent understanding that you don’t need to force honesty, you just have to be ready when the other person decides to share. It’s a calm kind of loyalty, and it perfectly balances how the girls handle things with more direct communication.

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

the cover is gorgeous

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

CR: Ch. 158
The cliffhanger!!!

[karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

soffrendo per due personaggi 2d che sono una side couple. what’s new? esatto niente

[Camila López · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED SAKU'S AND SUBARU'S CHAPTERS!!!! THEY ARE SOOO CUTE, LOVE THEM

the truth that this volume made me cry happy tears and rubbed my heart a little. as someone who left highschool/senior school 3 years ago this hurt, I loved who they are kinda of excited preparing for what is next. but I have experienced that, and the truth is that it made me a little emotional

also cried when they all are "defending" usami from his mother's thoughts and when kaoruko told her parents about her future

[Fio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Natsusawa y Shohei.... TAN orgullosa de vosotros. Rintaro una vez más lo estás haciendo genial. Subaru simplemente perfecta mi niña poco a poco tú puedes. Ayato mi perfecto. Madoka la mejor la más divertida. La profesora... no me fio un pelo de ella luce mala vibra. El profesor una vez más el mejor. La familia de Rintaro es que se merecen el cielo. Con ganas de qué pasará en los siguientes capítulos.

Mi portada favorita con diferencia. 🥺

[Juju ♡ ～('▽^人) · Rating 4 out of 5]

i also don't know if the newest chapter is in that volume! but i'm just gonna talk about it here:

i don't get at all why there's so much beef between chidori and kiyoko?? like, to the extent of wanting to kick out their scholar student who has been nothing but good at school??

[Bawy{•_•} · Rating 5 out of 5]

**** 4.5✨ ****

Saku and Subaru gonna be the end of me ❤️‍🩹.
Him not confessing because he doesn't want to ruin her progress 🥺, and she knows that he is more special to her than the other boys but she can't name this feeling yet 😇. When will they be together ?!, and can I handle their cuteness when that happens🤭!.

[Pripri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Necesito más de ellos, jajaja, pero se entiende que no son los principales. Subaru se vio hermosa en los paneles del paseo. Y Saku tambien. Madoka se integro al grupo como si hubiera estado desde siempre.

[nibha ⋆˚꩜｡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

SAKU SUBARU NATION WE ARE SO BACK ‼️ their little day out and the call back to the beach chapter was was so cute, i can't believe it's been a year already 🥹

[inês · Rating 5 out of 5]

more saku and subaru yay (*´︶`*)

[Julia Arce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Esto se va a descontrolar y va a terminar muy mal.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

the saku x suburu beach scene alskdfasd... the slowburn x_x

[Fathima · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m gonna spread the sakusubaru🥰agenda everywhere! be prepared to be sick of me 🤪🤪🤪

[bellaricee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This honestly cures my depression with how fire it is. I EAT THIS SHIT UP!!!!!!!

[Paula ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ✨ stars

I'm wrecked

[AV · Rating 5 out of 5]

If they don't confess their feelings to each other before they graduate AHHH I'm gonna throw up 😭💗💗

[Belén · Rating 4 out of 5]

Todos dándose cuenta que Saku y Subaru tienen sentimientos hacia el otro, quiero que se confiesen YAAA😫

[Curi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Te entiendo Saku, yo también me enamoraría de Subaru.

[Angee · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG

[catherine ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Saku Subaru progress :)

[kool 🍉 · Rating 5 out of 5]

saku and subaru please confess already, they’re so freaking cuteee

[bree · Rating 5 out of 5]

eternally jealous of their friend group

[Elizabeth James · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel so high school every time I read this manga iykyk

[Mangekyou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Les développements de fou qu’il y a depuis ces derniers tomes c’est incrrr

[Gigi ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

My lil cutie patooties 😭