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The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity S1E8 — The Meaning of These Feelings
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The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity•Season 1•Episode 8

The Meaning of These Feelings

8.7/10 · 2,077 votesAug 24, 202524 min

Ranked #9 of 13 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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

Directed byHaruka Tsuzuki
Written byHonoka Katou
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Cast2

Yoshinori Nakayama

Yoshinori Nakayama

Rintaro Tsumugi (voice)

Honoka Inoue

Honoka Inoue

Kaoruko Waguri (voice)

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Ayaka Shimizu

Special Effects

K

Kohei Tokuoka

Supervising Animation Director

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Emiko Shimura

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Shiki Kadowaki

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Yayoi Ogashiwa

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Hazuki Iida

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Rika Saito

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Kimiyo Saito

Background Designer

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Makiko Hirasawa

Background Designer

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Sachiko Ito

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Kaito Ishizaka

Compositing Artist

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Futa Nakao

Compositing Artist

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Episode Summary

"The Meaning of These Feelings" is episode 8 of The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity season 1. It scored 8.7/10 from 2,077 votes, ranking #9 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.8). Directed by Haruka Tsuzuki and written by Honoka Katou, it aired on August 24, 2025.

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