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The Best Episodes of The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1

Every episode of The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1!

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When the intimidating Rintaro meets the open-minded Kaoruko, the unlikely duo grows closer. The issue? Their neighboring high schools hate each other.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1 Episode 1 - Rintaro and Kaoruko
    8.5/10(2704 votes)

    #1 - Rintaro and Kaoruko

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Miyuki Kuroki
    Writer:Rino Yamazaki

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  2. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1 Episode 2 - Chidori and Kikyo
    8.7/10(2382 votes)

    #2 - Chidori and Kikyo

    S1:E2

    Tensions between the two schools escalate during a commotion at Chidori's gates. Later, Rintaro finds a surprise visitor waiting at the patisserie.

    Director:Haruka Tsuzuki
    Writer:Rino Yamazaki

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  3. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1 Episode 3 - A Kind Person
    8.5/10(1943 votes)

    #3 - A Kind Person

    S1:E3

    Desperate to improve their grades, Rintaro and Shohei cram in the library. There, Rintaro runs into Kaoruko, but their tender moment gets interrupted.

    Director:Satoshi Yamaguchi
    Writer:Honoka Katou

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  4. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1 Episode 4 - Warmth of the Heart
    8.7/10(1803 votes)

    #4 - Warmth of the Heart

    S1:E4

    Though Rintaro becomes more comfortable with Kaoruko during their study session, he faces unexpectedly strong opposition to their growing bond.

    Director:Jiro Arimoto
    Writer:Rino Yamazaki

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  5. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1 Episode 5 - Premonition of a New Beginning
    8.2/10(1593 votes)

    #5 - Premonition of a New Beginning

    S1:E5

    Pressure mounts as Rintaro's friends discover a note from Kaoruko hidden in his notebook. Saku's frustration towards Rintaro's reticence grows.

    Director:Ryosuke Oka
    Writer:Rino Yamazaki

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  6. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1 Episode 6 - Self-Loathing / I Love You!
    8.7/10(1609 votes)

    #6 - Self-Loathing / I Love You!

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Makoto Kato
    Writer:Rino Yamazaki

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  7. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1 Episode 7 - Coolest Guy Ever
    8.9/10(1512 votes)

    #7 - Coolest Guy Ever

    S1:E7

    Noticing Rintaro's strange behavior, Shohei, Saku and Ayato follow him after school and try to eavesdrop on his meeting with Kaoruko and Subaru.

    Director:Hideaki Takahashi
    Writer:Rino Yamazaki

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  8. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1 Episode 8 - The Meaning of These Feelings
    8.6/10(1374 votes)

    #8 - The Meaning of These Feelings

    S1:E8

    Despite the awkwardness, Rintaro manages to introduce his friends to the girls. Later, Kaoruko makes a bold suggestion on how Rintaro could repay her.

    Director:Haruka Tsuzuki
    Writer:Honoka Katou

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  9. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1 Episode 9 - Blond Hair and Pierced Ears
    9.2/10(1558 votes)

    #9 - Blond Hair and Pierced Ears

    S1:E9

    While Rintaro struggles with his tangled emotions about Kaoruko, he invites his friends over to his home — but two unexpected visitors shake things up.

    Directors:Makoto Kato, Midori Mazaki, Li Xingzhi
    Writer:Honoka Katou

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  10. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1 Episode 10 - Summer Storm
    8.1/10(1199 votes)

    #10 - Summer Storm

    S1:E10

    To prepare for their finals, the six Chidori and Kikyo students hold a joint study session. Later, Shohei makes a sharp observation about Rintaro.

    Director:Tomoki Nakano
    Writer:Rino Yamazaki

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  11. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1 Episode 11 - A Morsel of Warmth
    8.8/10(1202 votes)

    #11 - A Morsel of Warmth

    S1:E11

    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?

    Director:Hikaru Yamaguchi
    Writer:Honoka Katou

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  12. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1 Episode 12 - Bewilderment at the Beachside
    9.2/10(1378 votes)

    #12 - Bewilderment at the Beachside

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Yuichi Shimodaira
    Writer:Rino Yamazaki

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  13. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1 Episode 13 - Kaoruko and Rintaro
    9.4/10(1422 votes)

    #13 - Kaoruko and Rintaro

    S1:E13

    With things still left unspoken between them, Rintaro arranges to meet Kaoruko and express his true feelings. Kaoruko has her own thoughts to share.

    Directors:Miyuki Kuroki, Makoto Kato
    Writer:Rino Yamazaki

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Rintaro and Kaoruko" is the best rated episode of "The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2704 votes. Directed by Miyuki Kuroki and written by Rino Yamazaki, it aired on 7/6/2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Chidori and Kikyo".