The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity 7

The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity 7

Author: Saka Mikami

Two rival schools stand next door to each other: one for elite ladies, one for good-for-nothing boys. This seventh volume continues the cute, twisty manga spin on Romeo and Juliet, expanding the world where Capulet & Montague meet Chidori & Kikyo.

Story at a glance

Chidori High is a boys’ school that accepts the dregs of society with the lowest grades. Next door sits Kikyo Girls’ High, where the wealthy, high-class families send their precious daughters. Rintaro, a Chidori second-year with a fierce face but a gentle heart, helps at his family's patisserie and longs for a quiet life—until he meets Kaoruko. The moment they connect, their worlds collide. Kaoruko is a Kikyo student, and that fact alone threatens to derail everything they’ve begun. Can they forge a path for themselves and sidestep the traps—both metaphorical and literal—that their classmates lay in wait?

• Print edition continuing after a highly successful digital-first run, bringing the story to a new chapter in a tangible format
• A fresh, high-stakes romance inspired by Romeo and Juliet, explored through rival schools and cross-class dynamics
• Character-driven storytelling centered on Rintaro’s chivalrous nature and Kaoruko’s open-minded perspective
• Tension escalates as schemes and social expectations threaten their relationship, delivering both heart and humor

This volume is a must-read for fans of contemporary manga who crave nuanced romance, witty dialogue, and dramatic, high-school stakes. Join Rintaro and Kaoruko as they navigate love, loyalty, and the traps laid by those who would keep them apart.