The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity - Kaoru & Rin 13

薫る花は凛と咲く [Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku] #13

by Saka Mikami

Rintaro Tsumugi, murid SMA Chidori, tempat berkumpulnya cowok berandalan, berkenalan dengan Kaoruko Waguri, siswi Akademi Kikyo, sekolah para gadis kaya-raya. Beberapa bulan berlalu sejak mereka berpacaran, semester kedua di kedua sekolah telah berakhir, dan tibalah malam Natal. Di tengah kegalauannya akan masa depan pasca kelulusan, Ayato Yorita membantu toko kue Rintaro bersama teman-temannya. Namun, saat melihat para patissier bekerja, ia jadi kehilangan kepercayaan diri akan masa depan. Esoknya, Natal pun tiba. Kaoruko begitu menantikan kencan bersama Rintaro di hari spesial tersebut, tetapi ada suatu perasaan berkembang di hatinya.

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

192 pages, Paperback

First published July 9, 2024

Reviews

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

yorita's past reminds me of tsukishima's from haikyuu. they both grew up admiring the passion of their older brothers in their respective fields only to end up quitting because of certain circumstances. this leads to both yorita and tsukishima in disappointment because the very model that they wanted to be when they grew up did not get the happy ending on their dream job. the younger boys' dreams also ended in shatters that's why the fire that has been once lit up by their older brother ended dissipating. it's incredibly good how this manga tackled the uncertainties of pursuing our dream jobs and for the future. i love how the adults in this story guided and adviced the kids about this matter and clearing up their inhibitions for the future <3

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

CHAPTER 100????? OMG I CHEERED

[AV · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is healing me 😢

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last chapter!!!!!!!!!! They’re so cute, I love them so much

[Pripri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Porque me dejan asi, con esa imagen al final... Jajajajaja....

[nibha ⋆˚꩜｡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is deadass the most perfect manga volume to ever exist. i love yorita's past and it resonated with me HEAVILY when the adults were all giving him advice, i cried bcs it was so lovely and they were all so supportive, i would've killed to have somebody tell me those things back then. yorita best boy, i have found one more character to get deeply attached to and feel immensely protective over yayyy. AND!!! THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM!!!! CHAPTER 1OO?!?!!??!? i smiled so hard i think i got a facial cramp omg. i LOVE their relationship and how much they genuinely like each other, romance is so real

[Adiba (semi-hiatus) · Rating 5 out of 5]

THEY'RE SAUR CUTE 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
ALSO THE BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH ARE OUT OF DANG CONTROL 😭😭😭😭😭
I feel so darn single 😭😭 PLS GOD ME WHEN??! I'm gonna cryyyyyyyyyy frr
Now bye I gotta go and read the next volume ASAP !!!!

[Paula ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ✨ stars

and 100 ep later, they finally kiss

[rin☆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

chapter 100 was perfect

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dopo 100 capitoli finalmente arriva il bacio ❤️
Ma devo essere sincera, l’attesa ne è valsa la pena e non è pesata per nulla.
Perché questo non è il classico manga dove i protagonisti si vergognano di tutto e si tengono tutto dentro, anzi. Mai nessun fraintendimento, tanta comunicazione, si chiamano subito per nome e nel mezzo ci sono tanti bei momenti riflessivi con gli altri personaggi che toglie un po’ di centralità alla coppia ma sinceramente preferisco quando è così.

[Belén · Rating 5 out of 5]

Primero que nada y ante todo: FINALMENTE ✨️SE BESARON✨️
Sólo por eso ya tiene 5 estrellas🙌🏻

Todo el arco de Ayato, mi niño🥺. Me encanta como no sólo es una historia de romance si no también sobre la falta de confianza en uno mismo, los prejuicio, la difícil decisión sobre el futuro de uno... Además, cada personaje tiene una historia que contar, y estoy amando leerla.

[Sofia]

VAMOOOSSS CONSEGUIMOS LISBOA PORTUGAL

[Bawy{•_•} · Rating 4 out of 5]

*** 3.75✨ ***

Chapter 💯 was so cute 🎉❤️‍🔥🎊.

[Michael Homem · Rating 5 out of 5]

YESSIRRRRRRR!!

[Elizabeth James · Rating 4 out of 5]

to love and be loved and to have someone to rely on

[Estefany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este ha sido uno de los mejores tomos, le agradezco a la autora no hacerme llorar con la historia de Yorita, y de hecho la de su hermano es una historia que se repite muy seguido entre muchos adultos jóvenes fue un buen retrato.

Ahora la cita de Navidad de Kaoruko y Rintaro AHHHHHHHHHHHHH ME ENCANTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA QUE ESCENAAAAAS

[Gigi ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

God they are so precious 😭😭 I love them SO much!

[ν1ятυα · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chapter 100 made me squeal and kick my feet like a damn teenager

[crissy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dios mío que cuchuraaaa

[shu ✭ · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is the only manga volume i’m going to rate bc IT DESERVES ALL THE STARS OMFG THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AND BEAUTIFUL I LOVE RINTARO AND KAORUKO SO MUCH. this is peak romance. the anime better do THAT panel justice istfg

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

5 stars!! IT FINALLY HAPPENEDDD!! OMG THE BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH!!! <3<3
Aahh all the feelings I'm feeling! Okay, so, the first half of this volume was just so comforting to read. That it's okay to take your time to figure out what you want to do with your future, whether that be a study, a job, picking up a lost dream or go after a current one and just go for it or try something out and if that isn't it then maybe try something else. And that it's okay to quit too. I wish I had read this one as a teen, but I'm happy I'm reading this right now, because I'm learning so much, and it feels like I've been given a big hug. I've been in my head a lot these last few weeks about what I want to do next, and It has made me quite a bit anxious, but now after reading this volume, I just feel so calm, positive, and confident. I just feel so much better and lighter. I'm so grateful for this series! And I'm happy we got to learn more about Ayato. Gosh, it's just so amazing to see how they're all such good friends to each other. And the family as well.
OKAY AND NOW ABOUT THE SECOND HALF!! OMG!! OMG!! Finallyyy!! Their date! How she was too small to get him on the selfie. How she was running away everywhere excitedly to take some pictures and him smiling at her and just admiring her. The necklace he gave her and put around her neck! How she couldn't keep in her feelings anymore. The kiss, the nervous hug after, the beating of their hearts, and then how he cupped her face and kissed her back!! AAHDBHJWBD I'm trying not to scream but they're just so so cute and wholesome together and if anybody hurts them I'm going to fight. They're so just so innocent, cute and wholesome, and so healthy for each other and it heals my heart. I love them so much. I'm excited to read the next volumes! And also, the art style is so beautiful and the story in general as well!!

[charly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume was CRAZYYY. THE SECOND HALF LIKE OMG.
Of course the first half was focused on ayato and I really loved how it fleshed his character out more. The fact that his brother is the reason for his dream to become a police officer 😭😭. The way he protected the boy in a smart way was so refreshing but also showed his character to becoming a man of justice. Also I see the start of something between him and Madoka🤭. Also loves how he finally opened up to saku and usami and Rintaro about his dream. It was so wholesome how they listened and were so supportive of him. Their little group is just too cute.
THEN CAME THE SECOND HALF AND I WAS NOT PREPARED AT ALL. THE DATE OMMMGGGG. FIRST IT WAS IN RINTAROS POV AND HE GOT HER A BEAUTIFUL NECKLACE AS A GIFT THEN HE PROCEEDED TO PUT IT ON HER AND ADMITTED THE AMOUNT OF EFFORT IT TOOK TO PICK THE GIFT WHICH IS JUST STANDARDS BTW. BUT THEN I GOT EVEN BETTER WHEN IT SWITCHED TO KAORUKOS POV WHERE SHE JUST COULDN’T CONTROL HERSELF AFTER HEARING THAT EXPLANATION WHICH WAS SO REAL OF HER MIGHT I ADD. AND YOU KNOW WHAT SHE DID? SHE KISSED HIM. AND YOU ONOW WHAT HE DID? HE KISSED HER BACK😭😭😭. THIS MANGA IS GONNA KILL ME WITH HOW CUTE IT IS. I COULD NOT STOP SCREAMING. THE PANELS OF THE KISS SCENES WERE SO CUTE VUT SCANDALOUS TOO. LIKE I FELT LIKE I WAS INTRUDING 😭. THEN CAME THE DAY AFTER WHERE THEY COULDN’T SLEEP AT ALL AND WERE SO NERVOUS AROUND EACH OTHER😭😭😭 IT WAS JUST CUTENESS OVERLOAD. THEY ARE TAKING IT HOME FOR THE MOST ROMANTIC AND SCREAM INDUCING COUPLE EVER FOR ME. I JUST LOVE THEM SO MUCH. AND NOW THEY SPENT NEW YEARS TOGETHER AND MADE WISHES AND CAN I SAY RINTAROS WISH WAS SO WHOLESOME, I LOVE HIM. The fact they saw his brother there was hilarious, I can’t wait to see what will happen there next volume
SIX STARS

[jasmine :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

AAAHHH OMG I loved this volume so much!!!

I loved that we got a more in-depth look into Yorita’s character and his reasoning behind wanting to become a police officer. It’s so endearing that he wanted to be an officer just like his older brother because he looked up to him so much and wanted to do all that he could to help people. I also really enjoyed that we saw his moment of wavering when his brother decided to no longer be an officer, and also his worry that maybe he wasn’t as strong as the others. Having Yorita see someone he had looked to so fondly, someone he saw as strong and seeing him stop doing what he enjoyed and him essentially being the reason why Yorita also wanted to pursue the same career; him worrying if he himself is going to be strong enough to pursue this job when his brother stopped was really enjoyable to see because we saw his growth and his belief in his own ability, plus he has such an incredible group of emotionally mature and supportive friends 🥰 I just loved seeing his journey during this volume ❤️✨

Now….OMG WHAT A WAY TO END CHAPTER 100, THEY KISSED AAAHHHHH 🥰🥳😆 it was so perfect, so sweet I love love love it!!!

[cio · Rating 5 out of 5]

This time the spotlight really shined on Ayato, giving us a deeper look into his past and why he was so hesitant about becoming a police officer, only for him to slowly realize that protecting people is already in his nature. The whole bakery storyline was a perfect backdrop for this, with everyone pitching in to help Rintaro’s family and Ayato seeing them work so passionately, it gave him a moment to reflect on what it means to dedicate yourself to something. His scene with the kid, where he didn’t even hesitate to step in and fight for someone who needed help, sealed the deal and showed exactly why he belongs on that path. And just when all that character growth had us invested, the volume closed out with Rintaro and Kaoruko’s Christmas date, which was ridiculously cute in the best way possible. Seeing them being openly affectionate, having those little realizations about how much they truly love each other, and even sharing a kiss was the sweetest payoff.

[Rafmuaf · Rating 5 out of 5]

FULL ON SMILING TO MYSELF THROUGH THE LAST CHAPTERS OF THIS VOLUME!

This volume continues Ayato’s doubts and some unexpected events that slowly make him more certain about his resolve after graduation. The story starts off pretty serious and the atmosphere feels kinda awkward.

But what really makes this volume special is chapter 100! (Finally made it to chapter 100 of Kaoru Rin!)

Chapter 100 is super sweet and wholesome. Seeing how both of them are dealing with such strong feelings for each other, yet getting all shy about it, is honestly adorable. And the climax of the chapter is satisfaying, even though it ends with both of them becoming super awkward around each other afterwards lol.

A lot of unexpected things happen in this volume, and I really enjoyed it.

[maria cecília · Rating 5 out of 5]

Os mimos finalmente vieram ai. Olha é um slow burn até o primeiro beijo deles, mas tudo vale a pena. Porque até aqui os dois construíram uma amizade, uma confiança, pra depois começarem a entender o que sentiam um pelo outro. Foi saudável e natural, não foi algo que aconteceu rápido. Até agora, os dois cresceram e continuam crescendo um do lado do outro. Dá pra perceber que eles, aos poucos, estão se tornando o refúgio um do outro e isso é muito fofo. Tô adorando acompanhar essa história e ver como eles estão evoluindo como pessoas, muito lindo.

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Continuing from the last volume, we see Ayato at a crossroads about what he wants to be in the future. AND AS SOMEONE WHO LOVES AYATO, This is one of my fav volume! I also especially love this volume, which shows different perspectives on someone's passion, why they work, their hobbies that turned into their occupation, etc. I feel like this is a must-read for students or people who are still in the middle of that crossroad as well. Small action with Ayato, so it's sooo cool! After Ayato and the whole gang help out at Rintaro's cake shop. Additionally, our main couple's love is growing.

[ℂ ✧ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pujo a 5 estrelles pel que passa PER FI en el capítol 100, ja era hora!!! ♥♥♥
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.

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been spamming my account with five star reviews for these volumes because I am spam reading this manga right now. This story is so sweet and beautiful, and I cannot get enough of all these characters. A modern take on Romeo and Juliet with such a wonderful display of learning self-acceptance while also learning how to accept love and support from others. Perfect coming of age story.

I can’t wait until it hits Netflix in September!

[bellaricee · Rating 5 out of 5]

LITERALLY THE BEST VOLUME BY FAR WTF!!!! Those last 2 chapters had me silently screaming of joy (because it’s 2am) like… we finally won. After 100 chapters, they finally kissed… GOD IS REAL!!! Literally was silently screaming and doing a happy dance. I imagine this is what it feels like when a sports bro’s favourite team wins the finals or smth 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌