The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity - Season 1
1 - Rintaro and Kaoruko
Air Date: July 6, 2025
While helping at his family's patisserie, Rintaro meets Kaoruko. He fears his appearance has scared her off — but she returns the next day to see him.
2 - Chidori and Kikyo
Air Date: July 13, 2025
Tensions between the two schools escalate during a commotion at Chidori's gates. Later, Rintaro finds a surprise visitor waiting at the patisserie.
3 - A Kind Person
Air Date: July 20, 2025
Desperate to improve their grades, Rintaro and Shohei cram in the library. There, Rintaro runs into Kaoruko, but their tender moment gets interrupted.
4 - Warmth of the Heart
Air Date: July 27, 2025
Though Rintaro becomes more comfortable with Kaoruko during their study session, he faces unexpectedly strong opposition to their growing bond.
5 - Premonition of a New Beginning
Air Date: August 3, 2025
Pressure mounts as Rintaro's friends discover a note from Kaoruko hidden in his notebook. Saku's frustration towards Rintaro's reticence grows.
6 - Self-Loathing / I Love You!
Air Date: August 10, 2025
It's an important night of confessions, apologies and cherished memories when Subaru and Kaoruko catch up at the park where they used to play as kids.
7 - Coolest Guy Ever
Air Date: August 17, 2025
Noticing Rintaro's strange behavior, Shohei, Saku and Ayato follow him after school and try to eavesdrop on his meeting with Kaoruko and Subaru.
8 - The Meaning of These Feelings
Air Date: August 24, 2025
Despite the awkwardness, Rintaro manages to introduce his friends to the girls. Later, Kaoruko makes a bold suggestion on how Rintaro could repay her.
9 - Blond Hair and Pierced Ears
Air Date: August 31, 2025
While Rintaro struggles with his tangled emotions about Kaoruko, he invites his friends over to his home — but two unexpected visitors shake things up.
10 - Summer Storm
Air Date: September 7, 2025
To prepare for their finals, the six Chidori and Kikyo students hold a joint study session. Later, Shohei makes a sharp observation about Rintaro.
11 - A Morsel of Warmth
Air Date: September 14, 2025
Kaoruko's birthday is in two weeks, and Rintaro is unsure of a gift until his mother gives valuable advice. Can he bake the perfect cake for her?
12 - Bewilderment at the Beachside
Air Date: September 21, 2025
While everyone else is having fun at the beach, Subaru seems down. When prodded, she reveals her worries and makes a request to the four Chidori boys.
13 - Kaoruko and Rintaro
Air Date: September 28, 2025
With things still left unspoken between them, Rintaro arranges to meet Kaoruko and express his true feelings. Kaoruko has her own thoughts to share.