Just by looking at the cover picture, you can tell it is another "Romeo and Juliet", "Delinquent and smart girl" cliche slapped together. However, the mangaka is able to turn these overused tropes into something amazing and wholesome that other mangas with the same plot simply could not accomplish.
The plot is simple: we start of from the perspective of a delinquent guy, our male lead Tsumugi Rintaro from a low-ranked public high school, coincidentally meeting with a petite girl, our female lead Kaoruko Waguri from a prestigious all-girls high school, at a cake shop owned by Rintaro's mom. Both schools are also coincidentally next to
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 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: The Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity Japanese: 薫る花は凛と咲く More titlesInformationType: Manga
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Published: Oct 21, 2021 to ?
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Mikami, Saka (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #892 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #308
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Jul 19, 2023 Mixed Feelings Well-written  Preliminary
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Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku is not a bad manga. However, I do not think it offers a distinctive enough experience to justify its high MAL score.
To compare, time tested manga like Chihayafuru, Tokyo Ghoul, Your Lie in April, and Fruits Basket are all rated lower than this manga. Current juggernauts like Spy x Family, Jujutsu Kaisen, Blue Lock, and Attack on Titan are also rated lower. It is in the same ballpark as big names like Blue Period, Solo Leveling, Frieren, Gintama, and Mob Psycho 100. So, what exactly are people seeing in this manga? Mikami Saka is a skilled artist, especially with ... 
Sep 16, 2022
“Actually, when I saw it was you I was so happy.”
Kaoru Hana wa Run to Saku revolves around Rintaro and Kaoruko who develop a friendship despite the hostility between their neighbouring schools. If you’re looking for a wholesome feel-good story about growth, friendship and love then this is it. I’m a sucker for fluffy reads so I was very much beaming with happiness while reading this. It has romance, friendship, parental love, healthy communication and heaps of growth. All of the main characters are very likeable and the dynamic between Rintaro and Kaoruko is great. They’re both warm-hearted characters who compliment each other very ... 
Aug 15, 2022
*All caught up as of writing this review 8/15/22
I don't do reviews but this series deserves it. It's a joy to read and both the main leads are just the best. The art is freakishly good for a weekly series, like the level of detail in the panels is stunning. Honestly a breath of fresh air what with all the cookie cutter high school romances I've read and watched. But if you're a sucker for this kind of stuff like me, I definitely recommend it. Only downsides of this series is that there aren't enough chapters and there's no anime adaptation (yet) 
Dec 4, 2022
This is your typical melodramatic romance manga where nobody seems to act like human beings, but rather like actors in some larger than life play. Something as commonplace as going to the beach with friends is turned into an absurdly cathartic, life-changing event, with hearty and sobbing speeches about friendship and how much life has changed and how much they've been through in just those few chapters. And everyone is constantly on edge about something or other, and then nothing can be solved in a subtle or simple manner, everything should and will be aggrandised for dramatic effect. People are constantly walking on eggshells, blushing,
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Nov 18, 2023
I will make it quick. Just read it. Whether you are into the romance genre or not you will LOVE THIS.
I personally hate having to read large reviews and as this is my first one don't critique me on this plz. Art: 11/10. Absolutely gorgeous panels of Kaoruko Waguri (fmc) and the other characters. lol Story 10/10. The main reason I came into this was to see a romance blossom with out any harem or 3 way triangle bs and it does just that and more. Now the twist is I stayed because of how real the main characters are. All the characters have their own story ... 
Aug 21, 2023
Why "Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku" is one of the best romance mangas right now.
Theres a good reason why this manga has such a high rating, and, although at a glance it may seem like an average romeo juliet story, similar to "Boarding School Juliet", its much more than that. The Characters, every single character is complex, and has different emotions. After just reading 5 chapters, you can really feel with the characters. Aftter 10 chapters, you can understand and sympathize with characters you may have hated just 5 chapters earlier. Even the characters that aren't very impactful to the story have some ... 
Feb 26, 2024
What sets this manga apart from others is its exceptional portrayal of character development between the MC, FMC, and their friends. It has been a while since I've been so engrossed in a manga that I find myself re-reading certain chapters repeatedly just to satisfy my craving. This manga depicts a beautiful love story intertwined with deep friendships. Both the MC and FMC cherish their friends profoundly, evoking moments of awe and leaving you grinning at the adorable relationships portrayed.
There are hardly any cringy moments, or rather, I should say there are none, unlike other rom-coms I've read. Most of the time, I seek a ... 
Sep 14, 2023
This manga is a story about people in different circumstances discovering their feelings for each other, a la Romeo and Juliet and it really isn't even trying to hide its influence. The art is good enough and the story has a simple premise so that's all I'll say on that, instead I'd like to focus on the characters. The characters are very wholesome, everybody is nice to each other and much like the simple premise every character has the SAME character arc(except the main character differs if only slightly). I shit you not it basically goes like this the entire manga: "Here are these groups
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Dec 26, 2022
I often look back to simpler days. Days where I had friends that I could rely on to celebrate my successes and console me through my failures. Days where I didn’t have this overwhelming feeling of solitude engulfing my heart. Perhaps those days are nothing but a daydream, conjured by my fanciful imagination. But it’s a rather nice illusion to have, even more so a nice dream to chase.
“Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku” is a manga about love, friendship, and crossing boundaries. More importantly to me, it's a manga that encourages its readers to seek out the same. Friendship is a beautiful thing. A ... 
Nov 28, 2022
I'm a sucker for Romeo and Juliet style stories so I am slightly biased but at 34 chapters in and this story hits the expected emotional beats without dragging out the story. I don't read much manga but this and Horimiya do seem to have a somewhat similar in that the both have great pacing and a good side-cast of characters to compliment the well written main leads. Chapter 34 made me stop reading to come leave a review because of how much reading the chapter made me smile. May go up to a 10/10 depending on how the later chapters go.
Sep 25, 2022
The plot is typical, where two socially split people develop their romance, but it feels less forced and more natural compared to other mangas with a similar plot. The stark contrast between the mc's appearance and personality is so good (gap moe!!!). The character's expressions are drawn very well, the smiles are very warm and it's easy to see how a character is feeling (imo the art gives me Koe no Katachi vibes). The characters in the story feel realistic, with no overwhelming personalities/traits. The pacing of this manga so far is amazing, the characters don't go around in circles and develop each chapter.
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Jun 23, 2023
People say im sorry the manga. I’m not joking. They say sorry AT THE LEAST EVERY OTHER CHAPTER. Sorry about nothing. About everything. Very mid. Character design’s boring. Kinda cute. Imagine this. Sanpaku eye trope the manga, but if it was made for people who have zero taste(the similarity between looks like a delinquent but actually isnt and all sanpaku eye manga is scary). It’s unbelievable how uninteresting the story is. Clearly Romeo and Juliet if all the Characters tripped over themselves to make sure not to hurt anyones feelings. They would apologize for having a different favorite color. Cab’t necessarily say it’s bad. More
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Apr 22, 2023
Many manga and anime series have made me cried for sadness; but there's only been one who's made me cry true tears of joy and beauty; and that's "The Promised Flower Blooms With Diginity".
"The Promised Flower Blooms With Diginity" seems to start as your typical romance high-school manga. The idea about 'two schools fighting and not really getting along' may just sound cliché and overused. And it may just be. But don't get trick into thinking that that's what this series is about, 'cause it's really not. Instead, "The Promised Flower Blooms With Diginity" speaks about the importance of being true to one's self, of ... 
Mar 22, 2023
Reading the description gave me the impression of West Side Story, where it's two lovers against the world, or some overly dramatic romance, or even one of those borderline ecchi manga where it's an alpha guy seducing the girl.
It's none of those. Instead, what you get is just a simple yet beautiful story. The devil is in the details, and if you've already read a lot of manga, I can tell you that the story here paves its own paths in its own special way. You won't be disappointed if you remember that these characters are still technically kids. If you're an adult and self-insert yourself ... 
May 10, 2024
At first, Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku, or The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, seems like a normal slice of life rom-com story with a mediocre plot. The male lead and female lead go to two different schools, Chidori High and Kikyo Academy, that seemingly despite one another, however, alongside this plot, the story has developed into something much more incredible than first expected, it’s one of the best ongoing stories in romance.
First off, this series is incredibly wholesome, it’s such a sweet read. It has such a comforting feel, and this feel comes from every aspect of the manga. The characters are likely ... 
Mar 27, 2023
Strongly recommended, I don't usually write reviews until the series really touches my heart.
And boy oh boy it just did, this a story about about a delinquent looking boy Rintaro from Kikyo school which is generally known for it's crude boys who are carefree and don't have manners and on the totally opposite side we have a really well mannered girl, Kaoruko who is from Chidori, and how they met each other and how their friendship "bloomed" into something beautiful. At first you'll feel like you're reading some run of the mill romance manga which is rushed, but soon after a chapter or two you'll realize ... 
Dec 13, 2022
Ok, let's jump right into it; this is a series that can best be described as a "palette cleanser". In a world chalk-full of harems, isekais, and high school romances where you literally can't go 3 chapters without either a panty flash, a character turning beet-red and running straight into the sun, and a loud "Baaaaaaaakaaa!!!!" followed by a literal slap from God (usually all of the above) this series is a wonderful breath of fresh air. Let's break it down.
Story: A- The premise of this story is really nothing special, school for rowdy kids parked right next to an elite all-girls school, delinquent-looking boy ... 
Jan 5, 2024
If you are looking for an easy, light-hearted read, then this should be worth your time. The art-style is great and there is no frustratingly dragged out drama or love-triangles.
The plot is neither ground-breaking nor deeply profound; school romance with a misunderstood, scary-looking MC, with some school rivalry sprinkled in. People get to know each other, friendships and relationships are formed. The main focus stays on the female and male MC, although each of the side-characters have their backstories and personalities explored as well. I think it's clear that this manga aims to be a light-hearted romance, and it succeeds at doing exactly that - ... 
Jun 19, 2023
"The Fragrant Blooms with Dignity is an exquisitely crafted literary masterpiece that takes readers on a breathtaking journey through the intricate tapestry of human emotions. With its beautifully descriptive language and a cast of deeply compelling characters, this captivating novel immerses you in a world where fragrant blooms serve as metaphors for life's triumphs and tribulations. From the delicate petals of love's blossoming to the thorny challenges of adversity, this book explores the profound depths of human experience with grace and poignancy. Prepare to be swept away by the intoxicating scent of this extraordinary tale, as it reminds us of the enduring power of dignity
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