The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
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The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity (Japanese: 薫る花は凛と咲く, Hepburn: Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Saka Mikami. It has been serialized on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket website and app since October 2021, and its chapters have been collected into 21 tankōbon volumes as of December 2025. The story follows a boy attending a delinquent-populated public high school in Minato, Tokyo who encounters a small-statured girl from an elite, all-female private academy attended by members of noble families. An anime television adaptation produced by CloverWorks aired from July to September 2025. Both the manga and anime have received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for their writing, characters, art style, voice performances, and emotional portrayal. As of September 2025, the series has over 7.5 million copies in circulation.
Infobox
Genre
Romantic comedy
Written by
Rino Yamazaki
Published by
Kodansha
English publisher
mw- NA: Kodansha USA
Imprint
Shōnen Magazine Comics
Magazine
Magazine Pocket
Original run
July 6, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Volumes
21
Directed by
Miyuki KurokiHaruka Tsuzuki[a]
Music by
Moeki Harada
Studio
CloverWorks
Licensed by
Netflix (streaming rights)
Original network
Tokyo MX, GYT, GTV, MBS, BS11, AT-X
Episodes
13
Tables
· Media › Manga › Volumes
1
1
No.
1
Original release date
March 9, 2022
Original ISBN
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English release date
June 4, 2024
English ISBN
979-8-88-877138-9
"Rintaro and Kaoruko" (凛太郎と薫子, Rintarō to Kaoruko)"Chidori and Kikyo" (千鳥と桔梗, Chidori to Kikyō)"Exam Crunch" (試験勉強, Shiken Benkyō)
"Kaoruko's Friend" (薫子の友達, Kaoruko no Tomodachi)"Study Session" (勉強会, Benkyō-kai)
"Rintaro and Kaoruko" (凛太郎と薫子, Rintarō to Kaoruko)"Chidori and Kikyo" (千鳥と桔梗, Chidori to Kikyō)"Exam Crunch" (試験勉強, Shiken Benkyō)
"Kaoruko's Friend" (薫子の友達, Kaoruko no Tomodachi)"Study Session" (勉強会, Benkyō-kai)
No.
"Rintaro and Kaoruko" (凛太郎と薫子, Rintarō to Kaoruko)"Chidori and Kikyo" (千鳥と桔梗, Chidori to Kikyō)"Exam Crunch" (試験勉強, Shiken Benkyō)
"Kaoruko's Friend" (薫子の友達, Kaoruko no Tomodachi)"Study Session" (勉強会, Benkyō-kai)
2
2
No.
2
Original release date
May 9, 2022
Original ISBN
978-4-06-527851-2
English release date
August 6, 2024
English ISBN
979-8-88-877139-6
"Subaru Hoshina" (保科昴, Hoshina Subaru)"Warmth of the Heart" (心の温度, Kokoro no Ondo)"Their Friendship" (4人の友情, Yon-nin no Yūjō)"Waguri-san's Existence" (和栗さんの存在, Waguri-san no Sonzai)
"Self-Loathing" (大嫌い, Daikirai)"I Love You!" (大好き, Daisuki)"Rintaro and Subaru" (凛太郎と昴, Rintarō to Subaru)"Mother" (母さん, Kaa-san)
"Subaru Hoshina" (保科昴, Hoshina Subaru)"Warmth of the Heart" (心の温度, Kokoro no Ondo)"Their Friendship" (4人の友情, Yon-nin no Yūjō)"Waguri-san's Existence" (和栗さんの存在, Waguri-san no Sonzai)
"Self-Loathing" (大嫌い, Daikirai)"I Love You!" (大好き, Daisuki)"Rintaro and Subaru" (凛太郎と昴, Rintarō to Subaru)"Mother" (母さん, Kaa-san)
No.
"Subaru Hoshina" (保科昴, Hoshina Subaru)"Warmth of the Heart" (心の温度, Kokoro no Ondo)"Their Friendship" (4人の友情, Yon-nin no Yūjō)"Waguri-san's Existence" (和栗さんの存在, Waguri-san no Sonzai)
"Self-Loathing" (大嫌い, Daikirai)"I Love You!" (大好き, Daisuki)"Rintaro and Subaru" (凛太郎と昴, Rintarō to Subaru)"Mother" (母さん, Kaa-san)
3
3
No.
3
Original release date
July 8, 2022
Original ISBN
978-4-06-528386-8
English release date
October 8, 2024
English ISBN
979-8-88-877140-2
"My Beloved Place" (大好きな居場所, Daisuki na Ibasho)"Coolest Guy Ever" (かっこいい男, Kakkoii Otoko)"Sports Festival" (スポーツ大会, Supōtsu Taikai)"Thawing" (雪解け, Yukidoke)
"Aquarium" (水族館, Suizokukan)"The Meaning of These Feelings" (感情の正体, Kanjō no Shōtai)"The Rainclouds Pass" (雨雲去る, Amagumo Saru)"Blond Hair and Pierced Ears" (金髪とピアス, Kinpatsu to Piasu)
"My Beloved Place" (大好きな居場所, Daisuki na Ibasho)"Coolest Guy Ever" (かっこいい男, Kakkoii Otoko)"Sports Festival" (スポーツ大会, Supōtsu Taikai)"Thawing" (雪解け, Yukidoke)
"Aquarium" (水族館, Suizokukan)"The Meaning of These Feelings" (感情の正体, Kanjō no Shōtai)"The Rainclouds Pass" (雨雲去る, Amagumo Saru)"Blond Hair and Pierced Ears" (金髪とピアス, Kinpatsu to Piasu)
No.
"My Beloved Place" (大好きな居場所, Daisuki na Ibasho)"Coolest Guy Ever" (かっこいい男, Kakkoii Otoko)"Sports Festival" (スポーツ大会, Supōtsu Taikai)"Thawing" (雪解け, Yukidoke)
"Aquarium" (水族館, Suizokukan)"The Meaning of These Feelings" (感情の正体, Kanjō no Shōtai)"The Rainclouds Pass" (雨雲去る, Amagumo Saru)"Blond Hair and Pierced Ears" (金髪とピアス, Kinpatsu to Piasu)
4
4
No.
4
Original release date
September 9, 2022
Original ISBN
978-4-06-529144-3
English release date
December 3, 2024
English ISBN
979-8-88-877141-9
"A Mother's Feelings" (母の思い, Haha no Omoi)"Six Person Study Group" (6人で勉強会, Roku-nin de Benkyō-kai)"Beyond the Curtains" (カーテンの向こう側, Kāten no Mukō-gawa)Early Summer Sorrows (初夏の悩み, Shoka no Nayami)
"Yorita and Rintaro" (依田と凛太郎, Yorita to Rintarō)"Group Chat" (グループトーク, Gurūputōku)"Waguri-san's Birthday" (和栗さんの誕生日, Waguri-san no Tanjōbi)"July 22nd" (7月22日, Shichigatsu Nijūninichi)
"A Mother's Feelings" (母の思い, Haha no Omoi)"Six Person Study Group" (6人で勉強会, Roku-nin de Benkyō-kai)"Beyond the Curtains" (カーテンの向こう側, Kāten no Mukō-gawa)Early Summer Sorrows (初夏の悩み, Shoka no Nayami)
"Yorita and Rintaro" (依田と凛太郎, Yorita to Rintarō)"Group Chat" (グループトーク, Gurūputōku)"Waguri-san's Birthday" (和栗さんの誕生日, Waguri-san no Tanjōbi)"July 22nd" (7月22日, Shichigatsu Nijūninichi)
No.
"A Mother's Feelings" (母の思い, Haha no Omoi)"Six Person Study Group" (6人で勉強会, Roku-nin de Benkyō-kai)"Beyond the Curtains" (カーテンの向こう側, Kāten no Mukō-gawa)Early Summer Sorrows (初夏の悩み, Shoka no Nayami)
"Yorita and Rintaro" (依田と凛太郎, Yorita to Rintarō)"Group Chat" (グループトーク, Gurūputōku)"Waguri-san's Birthday" (和栗さんの誕生日, Waguri-san no Tanjōbi)"July 22nd" (7月22日, Shichigatsu Nijūninichi)
5
5
No.
5
Original release date
November 9, 2022
Original ISBN
978-4-06-529641-7
English release date
February 4, 2025
English ISBN
979-8-88-877142-6
"The Long-Awaited Birthday" (誕生日当日, Tanjōbi Tōjitsu)"Impressions" (ケーキの感想, Kēki no Kansō)"How to Spend a Summer Break" (夏休みの過ごし方, Natsuyasumi no Sugoshikata)"Bewilderment at the Beachside" (海辺の惑い, Umibe no Madoi)
"I Want to Be Here" (ここにいたい, Koko ni Itai)"Sparklers" (線香花火, Senkō Hanabi)"I Like You" (好きです, Sukidesu)"Summer Festival" (夏祭り, Natsu Matsuri)
"The Long-Awaited Birthday" (誕生日当日, Tanjōbi Tōjitsu)"Impressions" (ケーキの感想, Kēki no Kansō)"How to Spend a Summer Break" (夏休みの過ごし方, Natsuyasumi no Sugoshikata)"Bewilderment at the Beachside" (海辺の惑い, Umibe no Madoi)
"I Want to Be Here" (ここにいたい, Koko ni Itai)"Sparklers" (線香花火, Senkō Hanabi)"I Like You" (好きです, Sukidesu)"Summer Festival" (夏祭り, Natsu Matsuri)
No.
"The Long-Awaited Birthday" (誕生日当日, Tanjōbi Tōjitsu)"Impressions" (ケーキの感想, Kēki no Kansō)"How to Spend a Summer Break" (夏休みの過ごし方, Natsuyasumi no Sugoshikata)"Bewilderment at the Beachside" (海辺の惑い, Umibe no Madoi)
"I Want to Be Here" (ここにいたい, Koko ni Itai)"Sparklers" (線香花火, Senkō Hanabi)"I Like You" (好きです, Sukidesu)"Summer Festival" (夏祭り, Natsu Matsuri)
6
6
No.
6
Original release date
January 6, 2023
Original ISBN
978-4-06-530334-4
English release date
April 1, 2025
English ISBN
979-8-88-877143-3
"Rintaro’s Feelings" (凛太郎の想い, Rintarō no Omoi)"Confession" (告白, Kokuhaku)"Kaoruko and Rintaro" (薫子と凛太郎, Kaoruko to Rintarō)"The Morning After" (告白の翌朝, Kokuhaku no Yokuasa)
"Change" (変化, Henka)"Shopping Together" (二人で買い物, Futari de Kaimono)"Status Report" (報告, Hōkoku)"Natsusawa’s Birthday" (夏沢の誕生日, Natsusawa no Tanjōbi)
"Rintaro’s Feelings" (凛太郎の想い, Rintarō no Omoi)"Confession" (告白, Kokuhaku)"Kaoruko and Rintaro" (薫子と凛太郎, Kaoruko to Rintarō)"The Morning After" (告白の翌朝, Kokuhaku no Yokuasa)
"Change" (変化, Henka)"Shopping Together" (二人で買い物, Futari de Kaimono)"Status Report" (報告, Hōkoku)"Natsusawa’s Birthday" (夏沢の誕生日, Natsusawa no Tanjōbi)
No.
"Rintaro’s Feelings" (凛太郎の想い, Rintarō no Omoi)"Confession" (告白, Kokuhaku)"Kaoruko and Rintaro" (薫子と凛太郎, Kaoruko to Rintarō)"The Morning After" (告白の翌朝, Kokuhaku no Yokuasa)
"Change" (変化, Henka)"Shopping Together" (二人で買い物, Futari de Kaimono)"Status Report" (報告, Hōkoku)"Natsusawa’s Birthday" (夏沢の誕生日, Natsusawa no Tanjōbi)
7
7
No.
7
Original release date
March 9, 2023
Original ISBN
978-4-06-530959-9
English release date
June 3, 2025
English ISBN
979-8-88-877144-0
"Birthday Present" (誕生日プレゼント, Tanjōbi Purezento)"Mio Natsusawa" (夏沢澪, Natsusawa Mio)"Saku and Subaru" (朔と昴, Saku to Subaru)"Beginnings of Friendship" (友情のきっかけ, Yūjō no Kikkake)
"Friends" (友達, Tomodachi)"Grateful" (有り難い, Arigatai)"Waguri-san's Part-Time Job" (和栗さんのアルバイト, Waguri-san no Arubaito)"A Good Person" (いい人, Ii Hito)
"Birthday Present" (誕生日プレゼント, Tanjōbi Purezento)"Mio Natsusawa" (夏沢澪, Natsusawa Mio)"Saku and Subaru" (朔と昴, Saku to Subaru)"Beginnings of Friendship" (友情のきっかけ, Yūjō no Kikkake)
"Friends" (友達, Tomodachi)"Grateful" (有り難い, Arigatai)"Waguri-san's Part-Time Job" (和栗さんのアルバイト, Waguri-san no Arubaito)"A Good Person" (いい人, Ii Hito)
No.
"Birthday Present" (誕生日プレゼント, Tanjōbi Purezento)"Mio Natsusawa" (夏沢澪, Natsusawa Mio)"Saku and Subaru" (朔と昴, Saku to Subaru)"Beginnings of Friendship" (友情のきっかけ, Yūjō no Kikkake)
"Friends" (友達, Tomodachi)"Grateful" (有り難い, Arigatai)"Waguri-san's Part-Time Job" (和栗さんのアルバイト, Waguri-san no Arubaito)"A Good Person" (いい人, Ii Hito)
8
8
No.
8
Original release date
May 9, 2023
Original ISBN
978-4-06-531601-6
English release date
August 5, 2025
English ISBN
979-8-88-877145-7
"The Cake Reward" (ご褒美のケーキ, Gohōbi no Kēki)"Waguri-san's Family" (和栗さんの家, Waguri-san no Ie)"Showing Proof" (証明, Shōmei)"Kosuke Waguri" (和栗洸介, Waguri Kōsuke)
"Sprouted Feelings" (芽生えた気持ち, Mebaeta Kimochi)"Encounter" (鉢合わせ, Hachiawase)"Kikyo and Chidori" (桔梗と千鳥, Kikyō to Chidori)"Fantasy and Reality" (空想と現実, Kūsō to Genjitsu)
"The Cake Reward" (ご褒美のケーキ, Gohōbi no Kēki)"Waguri-san's Family" (和栗さんの家, Waguri-san no Ie)"Showing Proof" (証明, Shōmei)"Kosuke Waguri" (和栗洸介, Waguri Kōsuke)
"Sprouted Feelings" (芽生えた気持ち, Mebaeta Kimochi)"Encounter" (鉢合わせ, Hachiawase)"Kikyo and Chidori" (桔梗と千鳥, Kikyō to Chidori)"Fantasy and Reality" (空想と現実, Kūsō to Genjitsu)
No.
"The Cake Reward" (ご褒美のケーキ, Gohōbi no Kēki)"Waguri-san's Family" (和栗さんの家, Waguri-san no Ie)"Showing Proof" (証明, Shōmei)"Kosuke Waguri" (和栗洸介, Waguri Kōsuke)
"Sprouted Feelings" (芽生えた気持ち, Mebaeta Kimochi)"Encounter" (鉢合わせ, Hachiawase)"Kikyo and Chidori" (桔梗と千鳥, Kikyō to Chidori)"Fantasy and Reality" (空想と現実, Kūsō to Genjitsu)
9
9
No.
9
Original release date
August 8, 2023
Original ISBN
978-4-06-532607-7
English release date
October 7, 2025
English ISBN
979-8-88-877205-8
"Resolve" (覚悟, Kakugo)"Cut from the Same Cloth" (似た者同士, Nitamono Dōshi)"Precious Something" (重要なこと, Jūyōna Koto)"Face-to-Face" (フェイス・トゥ, Feisu tu)
"Ayumi Sawatari" (沢渡亜由美, Sawatari Ayumi)"A Failure" (だめな人, Damena Hito)"Guiding Light" (憧れ, Akogare)"The Same" (同じ, Onaji)
"Resolve" (覚悟, Kakugo)"Cut from the Same Cloth" (似た者同士, Nitamono Dōshi)"Precious Something" (重要なこと, Jūyōna Koto)"Face-to-Face" (フェイス・トゥ, Feisu tu)
"Ayumi Sawatari" (沢渡亜由美, Sawatari Ayumi)"A Failure" (だめな人, Damena Hito)"Guiding Light" (憧れ, Akogare)"The Same" (同じ, Onaji)
No.
"Resolve" (覚悟, Kakugo)"Cut from the Same Cloth" (似た者同士, Nitamono Dōshi)"Precious Something" (重要なこと, Jūyōna Koto)"Face-to-Face" (フェイス・トゥ, Feisu tu)
"Ayumi Sawatari" (沢渡亜由美, Sawatari Ayumi)"A Failure" (だめな人, Damena Hito)"Guiding Light" (憧れ, Akogare)"The Same" (同じ, Onaji)
10
10
No.
10
Original release date
November 9, 2023
Original ISBN
978-4-06-533508-6
English release date
December 9, 2025
English ISBN
979-8-88-877261-4
"Inside One's Chest" (胸の内, Mune no Uchi)"Natsusawa's Past" (夏沢の過去, Natsusawa no Kako)"Moving Forward" (前進, Zenshin)"A Long Awaited Date" (久々のデート, Hisabisa no Dēto)
"Greeting" (挨拶, Aisatsu)"Mother and Girlfriend" (母と彼女, Haha to kanojo)"Gratitude" (感謝, Kansha)"Just Having Fun" (ただ楽しく, Tada Tanoshiku)
"Inside One's Chest" (胸の内, Mune no Uchi)"Natsusawa's Past" (夏沢の過去, Natsusawa no Kako)"Moving Forward" (前進, Zenshin)"A Long Awaited Date" (久々のデート, Hisabisa no Dēto)
"Greeting" (挨拶, Aisatsu)"Mother and Girlfriend" (母と彼女, Haha to kanojo)"Gratitude" (感謝, Kansha)"Just Having Fun" (ただ楽しく, Tada Tanoshiku)
No.
"Inside One's Chest" (胸の内, Mune no Uchi)"Natsusawa's Past" (夏沢の過去, Natsusawa no Kako)"Moving Forward" (前進, Zenshin)"A Long Awaited Date" (久々のデート, Hisabisa no Dēto)
"Greeting" (挨拶, Aisatsu)"Mother and Girlfriend" (母と彼女, Haha to kanojo)"Gratitude" (感謝, Kansha)"Just Having Fun" (ただ楽しく, Tada Tanoshiku)
11
11
No.
11
Original release date
January 9, 2024
Original ISBN
978-4-06-534168-1
English release date
February 3, 2026
English ISBN
979-8-88-877303-1
"School Trip" (修学旅行, Shūgaku Ryokō)"Memories of Their Journey" (旅の思い出, Tabi no Omoide)"Subaru's Birthday" (昴の誕生日, Subaru no Tanjōbi)"Rintaro's Older Brother" (凛太郎の兄, Rintarō no Ani)
"Sotaro and Rintaro" (颯太朗と凛太郎, Sōtarō to Rintarō)"He'll Be Fine" (もう大丈夫, Mō Daijōbu)"Rintaro's Worries" (凛太郎の気がかり, Rintarō no Kigakari)"A Classmate from Middle School" (中学の同級生, Chūgaku no Dōkyūsei)
"School Trip" (修学旅行, Shūgaku Ryokō)"Memories of Their Journey" (旅の思い出, Tabi no Omoide)"Subaru's Birthday" (昴の誕生日, Subaru no Tanjōbi)"Rintaro's Older Brother" (凛太郎の兄, Rintarō no Ani)
"Sotaro and Rintaro" (颯太朗と凛太郎, Sōtarō to Rintarō)"He'll Be Fine" (もう大丈夫, Mō Daijōbu)"Rintaro's Worries" (凛太郎の気がかり, Rintarō no Kigakari)"A Classmate from Middle School" (中学の同級生, Chūgaku no Dōkyūsei)
No.
"School Trip" (修学旅行, Shūgaku Ryokō)"Memories of Their Journey" (旅の思い出, Tabi no Omoide)"Subaru's Birthday" (昴の誕生日, Subaru no Tanjōbi)"Rintaro's Older Brother" (凛太郎の兄, Rintarō no Ani)
"Sotaro and Rintaro" (颯太朗と凛太郎, Sōtarō to Rintarō)"He'll Be Fine" (もう大丈夫, Mō Daijōbu)"Rintaro's Worries" (凛太郎の気がかり, Rintarō no Kigakari)"A Classmate from Middle School" (中学の同級生, Chūgaku no Dōkyūsei)
12
12
No.
12
Original release date
April 9, 2024
Original ISBN
978-4-06-535156-7
English release date
April 7, 2026
English ISBN
979-8-88-877394-9
"Satsuki Nabata" (菜畑皐月, Nabata Satsuki)"First Love and Broken Heart" (初恋と失恋, Hatsukoi to Shitsuren)"Karaoke Party" (皆でカラオケ, Mina de Karaoke)"Career Survey" (進路希望調査, Shinro Kibō Chōsa)
"Yorita's Future" (依田の将来, Yorita no Shōrai)"What Must Be Told" (伝えるべきこと, Tsutaerubeki Koto)"Rintaro and Yorita" (凛太郎と依田, Rintaro to Yorita)"Christmas Helpers" (クリスマスヘルパー, Kurisumasu Herupā)
"Satsuki Nabata" (菜畑皐月, Nabata Satsuki)"First Love and Broken Heart" (初恋と失恋, Hatsukoi to Shitsuren)"Karaoke Party" (皆でカラオケ, Mina de Karaoke)"Career Survey" (進路希望調査, Shinro Kibō Chōsa)
"Yorita's Future" (依田の将来, Yorita no Shōrai)"What Must Be Told" (伝えるべきこと, Tsutaerubeki Koto)"Rintaro and Yorita" (凛太郎と依田, Rintaro to Yorita)"Christmas Helpers" (クリスマスヘルパー, Kurisumasu Herupā)
No.
"Satsuki Nabata" (菜畑皐月, Nabata Satsuki)"First Love and Broken Heart" (初恋と失恋, Hatsukoi to Shitsuren)"Karaoke Party" (皆でカラオケ, Mina de Karaoke)"Career Survey" (進路希望調査, Shinro Kibō Chōsa)
"Yorita's Future" (依田の将来, Yorita no Shōrai)"What Must Be Told" (伝えるべきこと, Tsutaerubeki Koto)"Rintaro and Yorita" (凛太郎と依田, Rintaro to Yorita)"Christmas Helpers" (クリスマスヘルパー, Kurisumasu Herupā)
13
13
No.
13
Original release date
July 9, 2024
Original ISBN
978-4-06-536120-7
English release date
June 9, 2026
English ISBN
979-8-88-877405-2
"Yorita's Past" (依田の過去, Yorita no kako)"Meaningless" (意味がない, Imiganai)"After Everything Is Resolved" (全てが解決した後, Subete ga Kaiketsu shita Nochi)"What It Means to Work" (働くことの意味, Hataraku Koto no Imi)
"Yorita's Answer" (依田さんの回答, Yorita-san no Kaitō)"Their Christmas" (彼らのクリスマス, Karera no Kurisumasu)"Special to You" (あなたにとって特別な, Anata ni Totte Tokubetsuna)
"Yorita's Past" (依田の過去, Yorita no kako)"Meaningless" (意味がない, Imiganai)"After Everything Is Resolved" (全てが解決した後, Subete ga Kaiketsu shita Nochi)"What It Means to Work" (働くことの意味, Hataraku Koto no Imi)
"Yorita's Answer" (依田さんの回答, Yorita-san no Kaitō)"Their Christmas" (彼らのクリスマス, Karera no Kurisumasu)"Special to You" (あなたにとって特別な, Anata ni Totte Tokubetsuna)
No.
"Yorita's Past" (依田の過去, Yorita no kako)"Meaningless" (意味がない, Imiganai)"After Everything Is Resolved" (全てが解決した後, Subete ga Kaiketsu shita Nochi)"What It Means to Work" (働くことの意味, Hataraku Koto no Imi)
"Yorita's Answer" (依田さんの回答, Yorita-san no Kaitō)"Their Christmas" (彼らのクリスマス, Karera no Kurisumasu)"Special to You" (あなたにとって特別な, Anata ni Totte Tokubetsuna)
14
14
No.
14
Original release date
October 9, 2024
Original ISBN
978-4-06-537044-5
English release date
August 11, 2026
English ISBN
979-8-88-877522-6
"December 26th" (12月26日, Jūnigatsu Nijūninichi)"Kaoruko's Present" (薫子のプレゼント, Kaoruko no Purezento)"New Year's" (新年の, Shinnen no)"Sotaro and Kaoruko" (宗太郎とかおるこ, Sōtarō to Kaoruko)"A New Year, a New Term" (新年の新学期, Shinnen no Shin Gakki)
"Touring the Theme Park" (7人でテーマパーク, Nana-nin de Tēma Pāku)"Rintaro's Birthday" (凛太郎の誕生日, Rintarō no Tanjōbi)"Saku and Subaru's Study Session" (朔と昴の勉強会, Saku to Subaru no Benkyō-kai)"The Courage to Move Forward" (前に進む勇気, Mae ni Susumu Yūki)
"December 26th" (12月26日, Jūnigatsu Nijūninichi)"Kaoruko's Present" (薫子のプレゼント, Kaoruko no Purezento)"New Year's" (新年の, Shinnen no)"Sotaro and Kaoruko" (宗太郎とかおるこ, Sōtarō to Kaoruko)"A New Year, a New Term" (新年の新学期, Shinnen no Shin Gakki)
"Touring the Theme Park" (7人でテーマパーク, Nana-nin de Tēma Pāku)"Rintaro's Birthday" (凛太郎の誕生日, Rintarō no Tanjōbi)"Saku and Subaru's Study Session" (朔と昴の勉強会, Saku to Subaru no Benkyō-kai)"The Courage to Move Forward" (前に進む勇気, Mae ni Susumu Yūki)
No.
"December 26th" (12月26日, Jūnigatsu Nijūninichi)"Kaoruko's Present" (薫子のプレゼント, Kaoruko no Purezento)"New Year's" (新年の, Shinnen no)"Sotaro and Kaoruko" (宗太郎とかおるこ, Sōtarō to Kaoruko)"A New Year, a New Term" (新年の新学期, Shinnen no Shin Gakki)
"Touring the Theme Park" (7人でテーマパーク, Nana-nin de Tēma Pāku)"Rintaro's Birthday" (凛太郎の誕生日, Rintarō no Tanjōbi)"Saku and Subaru's Study Session" (朔と昴の勉強会, Saku to Subaru no Benkyō-kai)"The Courage to Move Forward" (前に進む勇気, Mae ni Susumu Yūki)
15
15
No.
15
Original release date
January 8, 2025
Original ISBN
978-4-06-538053-6
English release date
—
English ISBN
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"Their Respective February" (それぞれの2月, Sorezore no Nigatsu)"Valentine's Day" (バレンタイン, Barentain)"To the Mock Exam" ((模試へ, Moshi e)"Scars of the Heart" (心の古傷, Kokoro no Furukizu)
"Natsusawa and Hidaka" ((夏沢と飛鷹, Natsusawa to Hidaka)"After the Mock Exam" (模試を終えて, Moshi o Oete)"Horror Movie" (ホラー映画, Horā Eiga)"The Pâtisserie from Back Then" (あの日のケーキ屋, Ano hi no Kēki-ya)
"Their Respective February" (それぞれの2月, Sorezore no Nigatsu)"Valentine's Day" (バレンタイン, Barentain)"To the Mock Exam" ((模試へ, Moshi e)"Scars of the Heart" (心の古傷, Kokoro no Furukizu)
"Natsusawa and Hidaka" ((夏沢と飛鷹, Natsusawa to Hidaka)"After the Mock Exam" (模試を終えて, Moshi o Oete)"Horror Movie" (ホラー映画, Horā Eiga)"The Pâtisserie from Back Then" (あの日のケーキ屋, Ano hi no Kēki-ya)
No.
"Their Respective February" (それぞれの2月, Sorezore no Nigatsu)"Valentine's Day" (バレンタイン, Barentain)"To the Mock Exam" ((模試へ, Moshi e)"Scars of the Heart" (心の古傷, Kokoro no Furukizu)
"Natsusawa and Hidaka" ((夏沢と飛鷹, Natsusawa to Hidaka)"After the Mock Exam" (模試を終えて, Moshi o Oete)"Horror Movie" (ホラー映画, Horā Eiga)"The Pâtisserie from Back Then" (あの日のケーキ屋, Ano hi no Kēki-ya)
16
16
No.
16
Original release date
April 9, 2025
Original ISBN
978-4-06-539040-5
English release date
—
English ISBN
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"Unequal Blessings" (もらってばかり, Moratte Bakari)"Goal" (目標, Mokuhyō)"Natsusawa's White Day" (夏沢のホワイトデー, Natsusawa no Howaitodē)"Pâtissier" (パティシエ, Patishie)
"Entering the Third Year" (３年生, San-Nensei)"Putting on a Brave Face" (平気なフリ, Heiki na Furi)"Whining" (弱音, Yowane)"Takoyaki Party" (たこ焼きパーティー, Takoyaki Pātī)
"Unequal Blessings" (もらってばかり, Moratte Bakari)"Goal" (目標, Mokuhyō)"Natsusawa's White Day" (夏沢のホワイトデー, Natsusawa no Howaitodē)"Pâtissier" (パティシエ, Patishie)
"Entering the Third Year" (３年生, San-Nensei)"Putting on a Brave Face" (平気なフリ, Heiki na Furi)"Whining" (弱音, Yowane)"Takoyaki Party" (たこ焼きパーティー, Takoyaki Pātī)
No.
"Unequal Blessings" (もらってばかり, Moratte Bakari)"Goal" (目標, Mokuhyō)"Natsusawa's White Day" (夏沢のホワイトデー, Natsusawa no Howaitodē)"Pâtissier" (パティシエ, Patishie)
"Entering the Third Year" (３年生, San-Nensei)"Putting on a Brave Face" (平気なフリ, Heiki na Furi)"Whining" (弱音, Yowane)"Takoyaki Party" (たこ焼きパーティー, Takoyaki Pātī)
17
17
No.
17
Original release date
June 9, 2025
Original ISBN
978-4-06-539745-9
English release date
—
English ISBN
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"Kaoruko's Father and Rintaro" (薫子の父と凛太郎, Kaoruko no Chichi to Rintarō)"The Final Sports Festival" (３年のスポ大, San-nen no Supo-dai)"A Kind Soul" (優しい人, Yasashii Hito)"Kaoruko's Future" (薫子の将来, Kaoruko no Shōrai)
"Boyfriend" (彼氏, Kareshi)"Obstetrician-Gynecologist" (産婦人科医, Sanfujinkai)"Their Own Paths" (それぞれの進路, Sorezore no Shinro)"Older Brother Usami" (長男の宇佐美, Chōnan no Usami)
"Kaoruko's Father and Rintaro" (薫子の父と凛太郎, Kaoruko no Chichi to Rintarō)"The Final Sports Festival" (３年のスポ大, San-nen no Supo-dai)"A Kind Soul" (優しい人, Yasashii Hito)"Kaoruko's Future" (薫子の将来, Kaoruko no Shōrai)
"Boyfriend" (彼氏, Kareshi)"Obstetrician-Gynecologist" (産婦人科医, Sanfujinkai)"Their Own Paths" (それぞれの進路, Sorezore no Shinro)"Older Brother Usami" (長男の宇佐美, Chōnan no Usami)
No.
"Kaoruko's Father and Rintaro" (薫子の父と凛太郎, Kaoruko no Chichi to Rintarō)"The Final Sports Festival" (３年のスポ大, San-nen no Supo-dai)"A Kind Soul" (優しい人, Yasashii Hito)"Kaoruko's Future" (薫子の将来, Kaoruko no Shōrai)
"Boyfriend" (彼氏, Kareshi)"Obstetrician-Gynecologist" (産婦人科医, Sanfujinkai)"Their Own Paths" (それぞれの進路, Sorezore no Shinro)"Older Brother Usami" (長男の宇佐美, Chōnan no Usami)
18
18
No.
18
Original release date
August 7, 2025
Original ISBN
978-4-06-540356-3
English release date
—
English ISBN
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"Subaru's Concerns" (昴の気がかり, Subaru no Kigakari)"Final Exams of the First Term" (1学期期末試験, Ichi-gakki Kimatsu Shiken)"A Day at the Zoo" (皆で動物園へ, Mina de Dōbutsuen e)"Back at the Beach" (1年ぶりの海, Ichi-nen-buri no Umi)
"Pounding Feelings" (波打つ思い, Namiutsu Omoi)"More Than Just a Friend" (「異性」として, "Isei" to shite)"What Even Is Love?" (恋とは, Koi to wa)"Words of Affection" (特別な言葉, Tokubetsuna Kotoba)
"Subaru's Concerns" (昴の気がかり, Subaru no Kigakari)"Final Exams of the First Term" (1学期期末試験, Ichi-gakki Kimatsu Shiken)"A Day at the Zoo" (皆で動物園へ, Mina de Dōbutsuen e)"Back at the Beach" (1年ぶりの海, Ichi-nen-buri no Umi)
"Pounding Feelings" (波打つ思い, Namiutsu Omoi)"More Than Just a Friend" (「異性」として, "Isei" to shite)"What Even Is Love?" (恋とは, Koi to wa)"Words of Affection" (特別な言葉, Tokubetsuna Kotoba)
No.
"Subaru's Concerns" (昴の気がかり, Subaru no Kigakari)"Final Exams of the First Term" (1学期期末試験, Ichi-gakki Kimatsu Shiken)"A Day at the Zoo" (皆で動物園へ, Mina de Dōbutsuen e)"Back at the Beach" (1年ぶりの海, Ichi-nen-buri no Umi)
"Pounding Feelings" (波打つ思い, Namiutsu Omoi)"More Than Just a Friend" (「異性」として, "Isei" to shite)"What Even Is Love?" (恋とは, Koi to wa)"Words of Affection" (特別な言葉, Tokubetsuna Kotoba)
19
19
No.
19
Original release date
September 9, 2025
Original ISBN
978-4-06-540813-1
English release date
—
English ISBN
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"Visiting Kaoruko's Room" (薫子の部屋で, Kaoruko no Heya de)"Parent-Teacher Meeting" (三者面談, Sanshamendan)"Rintaro's Summer Break" (凛太郎の夏休み, Rintarō no Natsuyasumi)"Rintaro's Path" (凛太郎の進路, Rintarō no Shinro)
"Unwinding" (リフレッシュ, Rifuresshu)"Natsusawa’s Path" (夏沢の進路, Natsusawa no Shinro)"First Anniversary" (1年記念日, Ichi-nen Kinenbi)"Job Interview" (面接, Mensetsu)
"Visiting Kaoruko's Room" (薫子の部屋で, Kaoruko no Heya de)"Parent-Teacher Meeting" (三者面談, Sanshamendan)"Rintaro's Summer Break" (凛太郎の夏休み, Rintarō no Natsuyasumi)"Rintaro's Path" (凛太郎の進路, Rintarō no Shinro)
"Unwinding" (リフレッシュ, Rifuresshu)"Natsusawa’s Path" (夏沢の進路, Natsusawa no Shinro)"First Anniversary" (1年記念日, Ichi-nen Kinenbi)"Job Interview" (面接, Mensetsu)
No.
"Visiting Kaoruko's Room" (薫子の部屋で, Kaoruko no Heya de)"Parent-Teacher Meeting" (三者面談, Sanshamendan)"Rintaro's Summer Break" (凛太郎の夏休み, Rintarō no Natsuyasumi)"Rintaro's Path" (凛太郎の進路, Rintarō no Shinro)
"Unwinding" (リフレッシュ, Rifuresshu)"Natsusawa’s Path" (夏沢の進路, Natsusawa no Shinro)"First Anniversary" (1年記念日, Ichi-nen Kinenbi)"Job Interview" (面接, Mensetsu)
20
20
No.
20
Original release date
October 9, 2025
Original ISBN
978-4-06-540814-8
English release date
—
English ISBN
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"Girlfriend" (彼女, Kanojo)"To the National Mock Exams" (全国模試へ, Zenkoku Moshi e)"Evaluation" (評価, Hyōka)"The Wall to Break Through" (越えるべき壁, Koerubeki Kabe)
"Kyoko and Keiichiro" (杏子と圭一郎, Kyōko to Keiichirō)"Keiichiro and Kyoko" (圭一郎と杏子, Keīchirō to Kyōko)"A Gentle Taste and a Sweet Scent" (優しい味と甘い匂い, Yasashii Aji to Amai Nioi)
"Girlfriend" (彼女, Kanojo)"To the National Mock Exams" (全国模試へ, Zenkoku Moshi e)"Evaluation" (評価, Hyōka)"The Wall to Break Through" (越えるべき壁, Koerubeki Kabe)
"Kyoko and Keiichiro" (杏子と圭一郎, Kyōko to Keiichirō)"Keiichiro and Kyoko" (圭一郎と杏子, Keīchirō to Kyōko)"A Gentle Taste and a Sweet Scent" (優しい味と甘い匂い, Yasashii Aji to Amai Nioi)
No.
"Girlfriend" (彼女, Kanojo)"To the National Mock Exams" (全国模試へ, Zenkoku Moshi e)"Evaluation" (評価, Hyōka)"The Wall to Break Through" (越えるべき壁, Koerubeki Kabe)
"Kyoko and Keiichiro" (杏子と圭一郎, Kyōko to Keiichirō)"Keiichiro and Kyoko" (圭一郎と杏子, Keīchirō to Kyōko)"A Gentle Taste and a Sweet Scent" (優しい味と甘い匂い, Yasashii Aji to Amai Nioi)
21
21
No.
21
Original release date
December 9, 2025
Original ISBN
978-4-06-541886-4
English release date
—
English ISBN
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"This Year's Summer Festival" (1年ぶりの夏祭り, Ichinen Buri no Natsu Matsuri)"Spark" (火花, Hibana)"Discovery" (発覚, Hakkaku)"Help" (助け, Tasuke)
"Resolution" (覚悟, Kakugo)"Collision" (衝突, Shōtotsu)"Allies" (仲間, Nakama)"Tsukada-sensei" (塚田先生)
"This Year's Summer Festival" (1年ぶりの夏祭り, Ichinen Buri no Natsu Matsuri)"Spark" (火花, Hibana)"Discovery" (発覚, Hakkaku)"Help" (助け, Tasuke)
"Resolution" (覚悟, Kakugo)"Collision" (衝突, Shōtotsu)"Allies" (仲間, Nakama)"Tsukada-sensei" (塚田先生)
No.
"This Year's Summer Festival" (1年ぶりの夏祭り, Ichinen Buri no Natsu Matsuri)"Spark" (火花, Hibana)"Discovery" (発覚, Hakkaku)"Help" (助け, Tasuke)
"Resolution" (覚悟, Kakugo)"Collision" (衝突, Shōtotsu)"Allies" (仲間, Nakama)"Tsukada-sensei" (塚田先生)
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN | ||
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| "Rintaro and Kaoruko" (凛太郎と薫子, Rintarō to Kaoruko)"Chidori and Kikyo" (千鳥と桔梗, Chidori to Kikyō)"Exam Crunch" (試験勉強, Shiken Benkyō) "Kaoruko's Friend" (薫子の友達, Kaoruko no Tomodachi)"Study Session" (勉強会, Benkyō-kai)
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| 2 | May 9, 2022 | 978-4-06-527851-2 | August 6, 2024 | 979-8-88-877139-6 | ||
| "Subaru Hoshina" (保科昴, Hoshina Subaru)"Warmth of the Heart" (心の温度, Kokoro no Ondo)"Their Friendship" (4人の友情, Yon-nin no Yūjō)"Waguri-san's Existence" (和栗さんの存在, Waguri-san no Sonzai) "Self-Loathing" (大嫌い, Daikirai)"I Love You!" (大好き, Daisuki)"Rintaro and Subaru" (凛太郎と昴, Rintarō to Subaru)"Mother" (母さん, Kaa-san)
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| 3 | July 8, 2022 | 978-4-06-528386-8 | October 8, 2024 | 979-8-88-877140-2 | ||
| "My Beloved Place" (大好きな居場所, Daisuki na Ibasho)"Coolest Guy Ever" (かっこいい男, Kakkoii Otoko)"Sports Festival" (スポーツ大会, Supōtsu Taikai)"Thawing" (雪解け, Yukidoke) "Aquarium" (水族館, Suizokukan)"The Meaning of These Feelings" (感情の正体, Kanjō no Shōtai)"The Rainclouds Pass" (雨雲去る, Amagumo Saru)"Blond Hair and Pierced Ears" (金髪とピアス, Kinpatsu to Piasu)
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| 4 | September 9, 2022 | 978-4-06-529144-3 | December 3, 2024 | 979-8-88-877141-9 | ||
| "A Mother's Feelings" (母の思い, Haha no Omoi)"Six Person Study Group" (6人で勉強会, Roku-nin de Benkyō-kai)"Beyond the Curtains" (カーテンの向こう側, Kāten no Mukō-gawa)Early Summer Sorrows (初夏の悩み, Shoka no Nayami) "Yorita and Rintaro" (依田と凛太郎, Yorita to Rintarō)"Group Chat" (グループトーク, Gurūputōku)"Waguri-san's Birthday" (和栗さんの誕生日, Waguri-san no Tanjōbi)"July 22nd" (7月22日, Shichigatsu Nijūninichi)
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| 5 | November 9, 2022 | 978-4-06-529641-7 | February 4, 2025 | 979-8-88-877142-6 | ||
| "The Long-Awaited Birthday" (誕生日当日, Tanjōbi Tōjitsu)"Impressions" (ケーキの感想, Kēki no Kansō)"How to Spend a Summer Break" (夏休みの過ごし方, Natsuyasumi no Sugoshikata)"Bewilderment at the Beachside" (海辺の惑い, Umibe no Madoi) "I Want to Be Here" (ここにいたい, Koko ni Itai)"Sparklers" (線香花火, Senkō Hanabi)"I Like You" (好きです, Sukidesu)"Summer Festival" (夏祭り, Natsu Matsuri)
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| 6 | January 6, 2023 | 978-4-06-530334-4 | April 1, 2025 | 979-8-88-877143-3 | ||
| "Rintaro’s Feelings" (凛太郎の想い, Rintarō no Omoi)"Confession" (告白, Kokuhaku)"Kaoruko and Rintaro" (薫子と凛太郎, Kaoruko to Rintarō)"The Morning After" (告白の翌朝, Kokuhaku no Yokuasa) "Change" (変化, Henka)"Shopping Together" (二人で買い物, Futari de Kaimono)"Status Report" (報告, Hōkoku)"Natsusawa’s Birthday" (夏沢の誕生日, Natsusawa no Tanjōbi)
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| 7 | March 9, 2023 | 978-4-06-530959-9 | June 3, 2025 | 979-8-88-877144-0 | ||
| "Birthday Present" (誕生日プレゼント, Tanjōbi Purezento)"Mio Natsusawa" (夏沢澪, Natsusawa Mio)"Saku and Subaru" (朔と昴, Saku to Subaru)"Beginnings of Friendship" (友情のきっかけ, Yūjō no Kikkake) "Friends" (友達, Tomodachi)"Grateful" (有り難い, Arigatai)"Waguri-san's Part-Time Job" (和栗さんのアルバイト, Waguri-san no Arubaito)"A Good Person" (いい人, Ii Hito)
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| 8 | May 9, 2023 | 978-4-06-531601-6 | August 5, 2025 | 979-8-88-877145-7 | ||
| "The Cake Reward" (ご褒美のケーキ, Gohōbi no Kēki)"Waguri-san's Family" (和栗さんの家, Waguri-san no Ie)"Showing Proof" (証明, Shōmei)"Kosuke Waguri" (和栗洸介, Waguri Kōsuke) "Sprouted Feelings" (芽生えた気持ち, Mebaeta Kimochi)"Encounter" (鉢合わせ, Hachiawase)"Kikyo and Chidori" (桔梗と千鳥, Kikyō to Chidori)"Fantasy and Reality" (空想と現実, Kūsō to Genjitsu)
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| 9 | August 8, 2023 | 978-4-06-532607-7 | October 7, 2025 | 979-8-88-877205-8 | ||
| "Resolve" (覚悟, Kakugo)"Cut from the Same Cloth" (似た者同士, Nitamono Dōshi)"Precious Something" (重要なこと, Jūyōna Koto)"Face-to-Face" (フェイス・トゥ, Feisu tu) "Ayumi Sawatari" (沢渡亜由美, Sawatari Ayumi)"A Failure" (だめな人, Damena Hito)"Guiding Light" (憧れ, Akogare)"The Same" (同じ, Onaji)
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| 10 | November 9, 2023 | 978-4-06-533508-6 | December 9, 2025 | 979-8-88-877261-4 | ||
| "Inside One's Chest" (胸の内, Mune no Uchi)"Natsusawa's Past" (夏沢の過去, Natsusawa no Kako)"Moving Forward" (前進, Zenshin)"A Long Awaited Date" (久々のデート, Hisabisa no Dēto) "Greeting" (挨拶, Aisatsu)"Mother and Girlfriend" (母と彼女, Haha to kanojo)"Gratitude" (感謝, Kansha)"Just Having Fun" (ただ楽しく, Tada Tanoshiku)
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| 11 | January 9, 2024 | 978-4-06-534168-1 | February 3, 2026 | 979-8-88-877303-1 | ||
| "School Trip" (修学旅行, Shūgaku Ryokō)"Memories of Their Journey" (旅の思い出, Tabi no Omoide)"Subaru's Birthday" (昴の誕生日, Subaru no Tanjōbi)"Rintaro's Older Brother" (凛太郎の兄, Rintarō no Ani) "Sotaro and Rintaro" (颯太朗と凛太郎, Sōtarō to Rintarō)"He'll Be Fine" (もう大丈夫, Mō Daijōbu)"Rintaro's Worries" (凛太郎の気がかり, Rintarō no Kigakari)"A Classmate from Middle School" (中学の同級生, Chūgaku no Dōkyūsei)
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| 12 | April 9, 2024 | 978-4-06-535156-7 | April 7, 2026 | 979-8-88-877394-9 | ||
| "Satsuki Nabata" (菜畑皐月, Nabata Satsuki)"First Love and Broken Heart" (初恋と失恋, Hatsukoi to Shitsuren)"Karaoke Party" (皆でカラオケ, Mina de Karaoke)"Career Survey" (進路希望調査, Shinro Kibō Chōsa) "Yorita's Future" (依田の将来, Yorita no Shōrai)"What Must Be Told" (伝えるべきこと, Tsutaerubeki Koto)"Rintaro and Yorita" (凛太郎と依田, Rintaro to Yorita)"Christmas Helpers" (クリスマスヘルパー, Kurisumasu Herupā)
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| 13 | July 9, 2024 | 978-4-06-536120-7 | June 9, 2026 | 979-8-88-877405-2 | ||
| "Yorita's Past" (依田の過去, Yorita no kako)"Meaningless" (意味がない, Imiganai)"After Everything Is Resolved" (全てが解決した後, Subete ga Kaiketsu shita Nochi)"What It Means to Work" (働くことの意味, Hataraku Koto no Imi) "Yorita's Answer" (依田さんの回答, Yorita-san no Kaitō)"Their Christmas" (彼らのクリスマス, Karera no Kurisumasu)"Special to You" (あなたにとって特別な, Anata ni Totte Tokubetsuna)
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| 14 | October 9, 2024 | 978-4-06-537044-5 | August 11, 2026 | 979-8-88-877522-6 | ||
| "December 26th" (12月26日, Jūnigatsu Nijūninichi)"Kaoruko's Present" (薫子のプレゼント, Kaoruko no Purezento)"New Year's" (新年の, Shinnen no)"Sotaro and Kaoruko" (宗太郎とかおるこ, Sōtarō to Kaoruko)"A New Year, a New Term" (新年の新学期, Shinnen no Shin Gakki) "Touring the Theme Park" (7人でテーマパーク, Nana-nin de Tēma Pāku)"Rintaro's Birthday" (凛太郎の誕生日, Rintarō no Tanjōbi)"Saku and Subaru's Study Session" (朔と昴の勉強会, Saku to Subaru no Benkyō-kai)"The Courage to Move Forward" (前に進む勇気, Mae ni Susumu Yūki)
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| 15 | January 8, 2025 | 978-4-06-538053-6 | — | — | ||
| "Their Respective February" (それぞれの2月, Sorezore no Nigatsu)"Valentine's Day" (バレンタイン, Barentain)"To the Mock Exam" ((模試へ, Moshi e)"Scars of the Heart" (心の古傷, Kokoro no Furukizu) "Natsusawa and Hidaka" ((夏沢と飛鷹, Natsusawa to Hidaka)"After the Mock Exam" (模試を終えて, Moshi o Oete)"Horror Movie" (ホラー映画, Horā Eiga)"The Pâtisserie from Back Then" (あの日のケーキ屋, Ano hi no Kēki-ya)
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| 16 | April 9, 2025 | 978-4-06-539040-5 | — | — | ||
| "Unequal Blessings" (もらってばかり, Moratte Bakari)"Goal" (目標, Mokuhyō)"Natsusawa's White Day" (夏沢のホワイトデー, Natsusawa no Howaitodē)"Pâtissier" (パティシエ, Patishie) "Entering the Third Year" (３年生, San-Nensei)"Putting on a Brave Face" (平気なフリ, Heiki na Furi)"Whining" (弱音, Yowane)"Takoyaki Party" (たこ焼きパーティー, Takoyaki Pātī)
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| 17 | June 9, 2025 | 978-4-06-539745-9 | — | — | ||
| "Kaoruko's Father and Rintaro" (薫子の父と凛太郎, Kaoruko no Chichi to Rintarō)"The Final Sports Festival" (３年のスポ大, San-nen no Supo-dai)"A Kind Soul" (優しい人, Yasashii Hito)"Kaoruko's Future" (薫子の将来, Kaoruko no Shōrai) "Boyfriend" (彼氏, Kareshi)"Obstetrician-Gynecologist" (産婦人科医, Sanfujinkai)"Their Own Paths" (それぞれの進路, Sorezore no Shinro)"Older Brother Usami" (長男の宇佐美, Chōnan no Usami)
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| 18 | August 7, 2025 | 978-4-06-540356-3 | — | — | ||
| "Subaru's Concerns" (昴の気がかり, Subaru no Kigakari)"Final Exams of the First Term" (1学期期末試験, Ichi-gakki Kimatsu Shiken)"A Day at the Zoo" (皆で動物園へ, Mina de Dōbutsuen e)"Back at the Beach" (1年ぶりの海, Ichi-nen-buri no Umi) "Pounding Feelings" (波打つ思い, Namiutsu Omoi)"More Than Just a Friend" (「異性」として, "Isei" to shite)"What Even Is Love?" (恋とは, Koi to wa)"Words of Affection" (特別な言葉, Tokubetsuna Kotoba)
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| 19 | September 9, 2025 | 978-4-06-540813-1 | — | — | ||
| "Visiting Kaoruko's Room" (薫子の部屋で, Kaoruko no Heya de)"Parent-Teacher Meeting" (三者面談, Sanshamendan)"Rintaro's Summer Break" (凛太郎の夏休み, Rintarō no Natsuyasumi)"Rintaro's Path" (凛太郎の進路, Rintarō no Shinro) "Unwinding" (リフレッシュ, Rifuresshu)"Natsusawa’s Path" (夏沢の進路, Natsusawa no Shinro)"First Anniversary" (1年記念日, Ichi-nen Kinenbi)"Job Interview" (面接, Mensetsu)
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| 20 | October 9, 2025 | 978-4-06-540814-8 | — | — | ||
| "Girlfriend" (彼女, Kanojo)"To the National Mock Exams" (全国模試へ, Zenkoku Moshi e)"Evaluation" (評価, Hyōka)"The Wall to Break Through" (越えるべき壁, Koerubeki Kabe) "Kyoko and Keiichiro" (杏子と圭一郎, Kyōko to Keiichirō)"Keiichiro and Kyoko" (圭一郎と杏子, Keīchirō to Kyōko)"A Gentle Taste and a Sweet Scent" (優しい味と甘い匂い, Yasashii Aji to Amai Nioi)
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| 21 | December 9, 2025 | 978-4-06-541886-4 | — | — | ||
| "This Year's Summer Festival" (1年ぶりの夏祭り, Ichinen Buri no Natsu Matsuri)"Spark" (火花, Hibana)"Discovery" (発覚, Hakkaku)"Help" (助け, Tasuke) "Resolution" (覚悟, Kakugo)"Collision" (衝突, Shōtotsu)"Allies" (仲間, Nakama)"Tsukada-sensei" (塚田先生)
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1
No.
1
Title
"Rintaro and Kaoruko"Transliteration: "Rintarō to Kaoruko" (Japanese: 凛太郎と薫子)
Directed by
Miyuki Kuroki
Written by
Rino Yamazaki
Storyboarded by
Miyuki Kuroki
Original release date
July 6, 2025 (2025-07-06)
Rintaro Tsumugi is a student who attends Chidori Public High School, an institution for delinquent boys. Situated beside his school is the prestigious Kikyo Private Academy Girls' High School, who looks down on Chidori with disdain. Rintaro also works at his family's bakery with his mother Kyoko. He attends to a young girl who is a regular customer, though the girl quickly leaves. Rintaro learns from Kyoko that the girl's name is Kaoruko Waguri, and fears he may have frightened her due to his intimidating appearance. The next day, Kaoruko asks to talk to Rintaro, and she reveals they had met before and that she does not find Rintaro intimidating, surprising him. Rintaro suddenly finds Kaoruko being harassed by a group of boys who owed Rintaro a debt, and they claim she should not get close to him. Kaoruko calls them out on only knowing him at face value, as Rintaro comes to her defense when one of the boys attempts to hurt Kaoruko and scares them off. Kaoruko thanks him and promises to visit the bakery in the future. Rintaro thinks back on Kaoruko's care for him and wonders on her next visit, when he sees to his shock that Kaoruko is a student at Kikyo.
Rintaro Tsumugi is a student who attends Chidori Public High School, an institution for delinquent boys. Situated beside his school is the prestigious Kikyo Private Academy Girls' High School, who looks down on Chidori with disdain. Rintaro also works at his family's bakery with his mother Kyoko. He attends to a young girl who is a regular customer, though the girl quickly leaves. Rintaro learns from Kyoko that the girl's name is Kaoruko Waguri, and fears he may have frightened her due to his intimidating appearance. The next day, Kaoruko asks to talk to Rintaro, and she reveals they had met before and that she does not find Rintaro intimidating, surprising him. Rintaro suddenly finds Kaoruko being harassed by a group of boys who owed Rintaro a debt, and they claim she should not get close to him. Kaoruko calls them out on only knowing him at face value, as Rintaro comes to her defense when one of the boys attempts to hurt Kaoruko and scares them off. Kaoruko thanks him and promises to visit the bakery in the future. Rintaro thinks back on Kaoruko's care for him and wonders on her next visit, when he sees to his shock that Kaoruko is a student at Kikyo.
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Rintaro Tsumugi is a student who attends Chidori Public High School, an institution for delinquent boys. Situated beside his school is the prestigious Kikyo Private Academy Girls' High School, who looks down on Chidori with disdain. Rintaro also works at his family's bakery with his mother Kyoko. He attends to a young girl who is a regular customer, though the girl quickly leaves. Rintaro learns from Kyoko that the girl's name is Kaoruko Waguri, and fears he may have frightened her due to his intimidating appearance. The next day, Kaoruko asks to talk to Rintaro, and she reveals they had met before and that she does not find Rintaro intimidating, surprising him. Rintaro suddenly finds Kaoruko being harassed by a group of boys who owed Rintaro a debt, and they claim she should not get close to him. Kaoruko calls them out on only knowing him at face value, as Rintaro comes to her defense when one of the boys attempts to hurt Kaoruko and scares them off. Kaoruko thanks him and promises to visit the bakery in the future. Rintaro thinks back on Kaoruko's care for him and wonders on her next visit, when he sees to his shock that Kaoruko is a student at Kikyo.
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2
No.
2
Title
"Chidori and Kikyo"Transliteration: "Chidori to Kikyō" (Japanese: 千鳥と桔梗)
Directed by
Haruka Tsuzuki
Written by
Rino Yamazaki
Storyboarded by
Haruka Tsuzuki
Original release date
July 13, 2025 (2025-07-13)
Rintaro listens to his friends Shohei Usami, Saku Natsusawa, and Ayato Yorita express dismay on Kikyo's students loathing them, causing Rintaro to believe he and Kaoruko will become distant due to their school affiliations. After school, Rintaro and a group of Chidori students find Kaoruko waiting by their school's gate. Shohei threatens Kaoruko, forcing Rintaro to defuse the situation. Rintaro believes that Kaoruko was expecting him, leaving him unusually warmed. Saku later asks Rintaro on his recent behavior, assuring him they will listen. Rintaro refuses to divulge information, disappointing Saku. Rintaro returns to the bakery and sees Kaoruko waiting. Kaoruko affirms Rintaro's assumptions and remarks she can be able to know him better, before leaving with a sullen expression. Kyoko stresses to a confused Rintaro that Kaoruko sees him beyond his affiliation, giving him clarity. Rintaro meets Kaoruko by Kikyo's gate the next day, apologizing and promising to set aside his biases and learn more about Kaoruko as a person.
Rintaro listens to his friends Shohei Usami, Saku Natsusawa, and Ayato Yorita express dismay on Kikyo's students loathing them, causing Rintaro to believe he and Kaoruko will become distant due to their school affiliations. After school, Rintaro and a group of Chidori students find Kaoruko waiting by their school's gate. Shohei threatens Kaoruko, forcing Rintaro to defuse the situation. Rintaro believes that Kaoruko was expecting him, leaving him unusually warmed. Saku later asks Rintaro on his recent behavior, assuring him they will listen. Rintaro refuses to divulge information, disappointing Saku. Rintaro returns to the bakery and sees Kaoruko waiting. Kaoruko affirms Rintaro's assumptions and remarks she can be able to know him better, before leaving with a sullen expression. Kyoko stresses to a confused Rintaro that Kaoruko sees him beyond his affiliation, giving him clarity. Rintaro meets Kaoruko by Kikyo's gate the next day, apologizing and promising to set aside his biases and learn more about Kaoruko as a person.
No.
Rintaro listens to his friends Shohei Usami, Saku Natsusawa, and Ayato Yorita express dismay on Kikyo's students loathing them, causing Rintaro to believe he and Kaoruko will become distant due to their school affiliations. After school, Rintaro and a group of Chidori students find Kaoruko waiting by their school's gate. Shohei threatens Kaoruko, forcing Rintaro to defuse the situation. Rintaro believes that Kaoruko was expecting him, leaving him unusually warmed. Saku later asks Rintaro on his recent behavior, assuring him they will listen. Rintaro refuses to divulge information, disappointing Saku. Rintaro returns to the bakery and sees Kaoruko waiting. Kaoruko affirms Rintaro's assumptions and remarks she can be able to know him better, before leaving with a sullen expression. Kyoko stresses to a confused Rintaro that Kaoruko sees him beyond his affiliation, giving him clarity. Rintaro meets Kaoruko by Kikyo's gate the next day, apologizing and promising to set aside his biases and learn more about Kaoruko as a person.
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3
No.
3
Title
"A Kind Person"Transliteration: "Yasashii Hito" (Japanese: 優しい人)
Directed by
Satoshi Yamaguchi
Written by
Honoka Katō
Storyboarded by
Satoshi Yamaguchi
Original release date
July 20, 2025 (2025-07-20)
Rintaro and Shohei face difficulties with exams, so they head to a public library to study. As Rintaro finds out Kaoruko would not be able to visit the bakery, Shohei leaves to ask for Saku and Ayato's help. Rintaro sees Kaoruko tutoring her classmate, learning that Kaoruko is studious. Rintaro later asks Kaoruko to tutor him, when a silver-haired Kikyo student named Subaru Hoshina confronts them. Subaru demands Rintaro to back off from Kaoruko due to his Chidori affiliation, as Shohei returns with Saku and Ayato. Subaru angrily leaves with Kaoruko, with Subaru and Saku exchanging insults before Rintaro calms them down. Kaoruko then apologizes for the previous mishap at Chidori, surprising Subaru and Rintaro's friends. Subaru questions Kaoruko's action, and Kaoruko states Rintaro and his friends are good people, shaking Subaru's belief of all men being loathsome. Kaoruko later calls Rintaro to clarify that Subaru is a kind friend and compliments his courageousness during the mix-up. They decide to do a study session in the weekend and begin speaking casually. Meanwhile, a wistful Subaru looks at a framed childhood photo of her and Kaoruko, as she begins to question what she truly believes in.
Rintaro and Shohei face difficulties with exams, so they head to a public library to study. As Rintaro finds out Kaoruko would not be able to visit the bakery, Shohei leaves to ask for Saku and Ayato's help. Rintaro sees Kaoruko tutoring her classmate, learning that Kaoruko is studious. Rintaro later asks Kaoruko to tutor him, when a silver-haired Kikyo student named Subaru Hoshina confronts them. Subaru demands Rintaro to back off from Kaoruko due to his Chidori affiliation, as Shohei returns with Saku and Ayato. Subaru angrily leaves with Kaoruko, with Subaru and Saku exchanging insults before Rintaro calms them down. Kaoruko then apologizes for the previous mishap at Chidori, surprising Subaru and Rintaro's friends. Subaru questions Kaoruko's action, and Kaoruko states Rintaro and his friends are good people, shaking Subaru's belief of all men being loathsome. Kaoruko later calls Rintaro to clarify that Subaru is a kind friend and compliments his courageousness during the mix-up. They decide to do a study session in the weekend and begin speaking casually. Meanwhile, a wistful Subaru looks at a framed childhood photo of her and Kaoruko, as she begins to question what she truly believes in.
No.
Rintaro and Shohei face difficulties with exams, so they head to a public library to study. As Rintaro finds out Kaoruko would not be able to visit the bakery, Shohei leaves to ask for Saku and Ayato's help. Rintaro sees Kaoruko tutoring her classmate, learning that Kaoruko is studious. Rintaro later asks Kaoruko to tutor him, when a silver-haired Kikyo student named Subaru Hoshina confronts them. Subaru demands Rintaro to back off from Kaoruko due to his Chidori affiliation, as Shohei returns with Saku and Ayato. Subaru angrily leaves with Kaoruko, with Subaru and Saku exchanging insults before Rintaro calms them down. Kaoruko then apologizes for the previous mishap at Chidori, surprising Subaru and Rintaro's friends. Subaru questions Kaoruko's action, and Kaoruko states Rintaro and his friends are good people, shaking Subaru's belief of all men being loathsome. Kaoruko later calls Rintaro to clarify that Subaru is a kind friend and compliments his courageousness during the mix-up. They decide to do a study session in the weekend and begin speaking casually. Meanwhile, a wistful Subaru looks at a framed childhood photo of her and Kaoruko, as she begins to question what she truly believes in.
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4
No.
4
Title
"Warmth of the Heart"Transliteration: "Kokoro no Ondo" (Japanese: 心の温度)
Directed by
Jirō Arimoto
Written by
Rino Yamazaki
Storyboarded by
Miyuki Kuroki
Original release date
July 27, 2025 (2025-07-27)
Rintaro and Kaoruko meet up for the study session, as both individuals become flustered with each other. Rintaro explains to Kaoruko that he wants to pass the exams so that he can attend an upcoming sports festival with his friends. Kaoruko points out how Rintaro values them, prompting her to further explain that Subaru's behavior and discomfort around men was rooted from her past and thanking him for not judging Subaru. After Kaoruko goes home, Subaru confronts Rintaro and asks to talk. Subaru requests Rintaro to stop meeting Kaoruko out of concern for Kaoruko's safety within Kikyo. When Rintaro questions why she cares about Kaoruko, Subaru explains she had been bullied by boys as a child for her hair color and Kaoruko stood up for her, leading Subaru to protect her in any way she can. Despite Subaru's pleas, Rintaro respectfully declines and leaves, feeling dismay on his honest answer to an understanding but disappointed Subaru. Rintaro passes the exams thanks to Kaoruko's guidance, leaving him glad. Rintaro's happiness is, however, short-lived when Saku finds a written note from Kaoruko in Rintaro's notebook, shocking and enraging Saku.
Rintaro and Kaoruko meet up for the study session, as both individuals become flustered with each other. Rintaro explains to Kaoruko that he wants to pass the exams so that he can attend an upcoming sports festival with his friends. Kaoruko points out how Rintaro values them, prompting her to further explain that Subaru's behavior and discomfort around men was rooted from her past and thanking him for not judging Subaru. After Kaoruko goes home, Subaru confronts Rintaro and asks to talk. Subaru requests Rintaro to stop meeting Kaoruko out of concern for Kaoruko's safety within Kikyo. When Rintaro questions why she cares about Kaoruko, Subaru explains she had been bullied by boys as a child for her hair color and Kaoruko stood up for her, leading Subaru to protect her in any way she can. Despite Subaru's pleas, Rintaro respectfully declines and leaves, feeling dismay on his honest answer to an understanding but disappointed Subaru. Rintaro passes the exams thanks to Kaoruko's guidance, leaving him glad. Rintaro's happiness is, however, short-lived when Saku finds a written note from Kaoruko in Rintaro's notebook, shocking and enraging Saku.
No.
Rintaro and Kaoruko meet up for the study session, as both individuals become flustered with each other. Rintaro explains to Kaoruko that he wants to pass the exams so that he can attend an upcoming sports festival with his friends. Kaoruko points out how Rintaro values them, prompting her to further explain that Subaru's behavior and discomfort around men was rooted from her past and thanking him for not judging Subaru. After Kaoruko goes home, Subaru confronts Rintaro and asks to talk. Subaru requests Rintaro to stop meeting Kaoruko out of concern for Kaoruko's safety within Kikyo. When Rintaro questions why she cares about Kaoruko, Subaru explains she had been bullied by boys as a child for her hair color and Kaoruko stood up for her, leading Subaru to protect her in any way she can. Despite Subaru's pleas, Rintaro respectfully declines and leaves, feeling dismay on his honest answer to an understanding but disappointed Subaru. Rintaro passes the exams thanks to Kaoruko's guidance, leaving him glad. Rintaro's happiness is, however, short-lived when Saku finds a written note from Kaoruko in Rintaro's notebook, shocking and enraging Saku.
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5
No.
5
Title
"Premonition of a New Beginning"Transliteration: "Hajimari no Yokan" (Japanese: はじまりの予感)
Directed by
Ryosuke Oka
Written by
Rino Yamazaki
Storyboarded by
Miyuki Kuroki & Ryosuke Oka
Original release date
August 3, 2025 (2025-08-03)
Saku confronts Rintaro on his connection with Kaoruko, but Rintaro refuses to elaborate. Rintaro later thanks Kaoruko for her help, though he is disheartened after Kaoruko tells him to have fun in the festival. Rintaro distances himself from Saku, worrying Shohei and Ayato. The two catch up to Saku and hear his fears of Rintaro not trusting them. Shohei counters that Rintaro helps them without knowing it and Ayato adds Rintaro was expressing his genuine feelings, assuring Saku that he will open up in time, though Saku remains skeptical. Rintaro later helps at the bakery, where Kyoko learns he passed his exams. Kaoruko visits them to buy pastries and congratulates Rintaro. Seeing Rintaro's sadness, however, Kaoruko cheers him up to feel better. Rintaro reflects on Kaoruko's warmth as he celebrates with Kyoko. Kyoko shares her gratitude on Rintaro's recent achievement, recounting how he was burdened by hardship as a child. Kyoko also catches on that Rintaro has been changing positively, much to her happiness. Later, Kaoruko meets with Subaru at a playground they used to play in, and Subaru reveals she had talked to Rintaro.
Saku confronts Rintaro on his connection with Kaoruko, but Rintaro refuses to elaborate. Rintaro later thanks Kaoruko for her help, though he is disheartened after Kaoruko tells him to have fun in the festival. Rintaro distances himself from Saku, worrying Shohei and Ayato. The two catch up to Saku and hear his fears of Rintaro not trusting them. Shohei counters that Rintaro helps them without knowing it and Ayato adds Rintaro was expressing his genuine feelings, assuring Saku that he will open up in time, though Saku remains skeptical. Rintaro later helps at the bakery, where Kyoko learns he passed his exams. Kaoruko visits them to buy pastries and congratulates Rintaro. Seeing Rintaro's sadness, however, Kaoruko cheers him up to feel better. Rintaro reflects on Kaoruko's warmth as he celebrates with Kyoko. Kyoko shares her gratitude on Rintaro's recent achievement, recounting how he was burdened by hardship as a child. Kyoko also catches on that Rintaro has been changing positively, much to her happiness. Later, Kaoruko meets with Subaru at a playground they used to play in, and Subaru reveals she had talked to Rintaro.
No.
Saku confronts Rintaro on his connection with Kaoruko, but Rintaro refuses to elaborate. Rintaro later thanks Kaoruko for her help, though he is disheartened after Kaoruko tells him to have fun in the festival. Rintaro distances himself from Saku, worrying Shohei and Ayato. The two catch up to Saku and hear his fears of Rintaro not trusting them. Shohei counters that Rintaro helps them without knowing it and Ayato adds Rintaro was expressing his genuine feelings, assuring Saku that he will open up in time, though Saku remains skeptical. Rintaro later helps at the bakery, where Kyoko learns he passed his exams. Kaoruko visits them to buy pastries and congratulates Rintaro. Seeing Rintaro's sadness, however, Kaoruko cheers him up to feel better. Rintaro reflects on Kaoruko's warmth as he celebrates with Kyoko. Kyoko shares her gratitude on Rintaro's recent achievement, recounting how he was burdened by hardship as a child. Kyoko also catches on that Rintaro has been changing positively, much to her happiness. Later, Kaoruko meets with Subaru at a playground they used to play in, and Subaru reveals she had talked to Rintaro.
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6
No.
6
Title
"Self-Loathing"Transliteration: "Daikirai" (Japanese: 大嫌い)
Directed by
Makoto Katō
Written by
Rino Yamazaki
Storyboarded by
Makoto Katō
Original release date
August 10, 2025 (2025-08-10)
"I love you!"Transliteration: "Daisuki" (Japanese: 大好き)
"I love you!"Transliteration: "Daisuki" (Japanese: 大好き)
No.
"I love you!"Transliteration: "Daisuki" (Japanese: 大好き)
Subaru reflects on Kaoruko's caring demeanor, remarking she wishes to be like her as she talks to Kaoruko about her meeting with Rintaro. Subaru expresses guilt on trying to break apart Kaoruko and Rintaro's friendship, only for Kaoruko to apologize for worrying her. Subaru looks back on how she was consumed by anxiety and cries, believing she only hinders Kaoruko. Despite this, Kaoruko reiterates she is a kind friend, adding she has always been by her side since their childhood and cherishes her. After Kaoruko states she still wants to see Rintaro, Subaru asks if she loves him, which Kaoruko confirms. Feeling relaxed, Subaru shares Rintaro's answer of still wanting to see Kaoruko, flustering the latter. As the two walk home, Kaoruko receives a message from Rintaro asking to meet with Subaru. The next day, Rintaro and Subaru talk, where Rintaro asks how he should meet with Kaoruko in the future. Subaru, seeing Rintaro's care for both her and Kaoruko, reassures him that she resolved the situation with Kaoruko and tells him they can meet far from their schools. Subaru then asks Rintaro if they can be friends, surprising Rintaro.
Subaru reflects on Kaoruko's caring demeanor, remarking she wishes to be like her as she talks to Kaoruko about her meeting with Rintaro. Subaru expresses guilt on trying to break apart Kaoruko and Rintaro's friendship, only for Kaoruko to apologize for worrying her. Subaru looks back on how she was consumed by anxiety and cries, believing she only hinders Kaoruko. Despite this, Kaoruko reiterates she is a kind friend, adding she has always been by her side since their childhood and cherishes her. After Kaoruko states she still wants to see Rintaro, Subaru asks if she loves him, which Kaoruko confirms. Feeling relaxed, Subaru shares Rintaro's answer of still wanting to see Kaoruko, flustering the latter. As the two walk home, Kaoruko receives a message from Rintaro asking to meet with Subaru. The next day, Rintaro and Subaru talk, where Rintaro asks how he should meet with Kaoruko in the future. Subaru, seeing Rintaro's care for both her and Kaoruko, reassures him that she resolved the situation with Kaoruko and tells him they can meet far from their schools. Subaru then asks Rintaro if they can be friends, surprising Rintaro.
No.
Subaru reflects on Kaoruko's caring demeanor, remarking she wishes to be like her as she talks to Kaoruko about her meeting with Rintaro. Subaru expresses guilt on trying to break apart Kaoruko and Rintaro's friendship, only for Kaoruko to apologize for worrying her. Subaru looks back on how she was consumed by anxiety and cries, believing she only hinders Kaoruko. Despite this, Kaoruko reiterates she is a kind friend, adding she has always been by her side since their childhood and cherishes her. After Kaoruko states she still wants to see Rintaro, Subaru asks if she loves him, which Kaoruko confirms. Feeling relaxed, Subaru shares Rintaro's answer of still wanting to see Kaoruko, flustering the latter. As the two walk home, Kaoruko receives a message from Rintaro asking to meet with Subaru. The next day, Rintaro and Subaru talk, where Rintaro asks how he should meet with Kaoruko in the future. Subaru, seeing Rintaro's care for both her and Kaoruko, reassures him that she resolved the situation with Kaoruko and tells him they can meet far from their schools. Subaru then asks Rintaro if they can be friends, surprising Rintaro.
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7
No.
7
Title
"Coolest Guy Ever"Transliteration: "Kakkoii Otoko" (Japanese: かっこいい男)
Directed by
Hideaki Takahashi
Written by
Rino Yamazaki
Storyboarded by
Satoshi Yamaguchi
Original release date
August 17, 2025 (2025-08-17)
Shohei, Saku, and Ayato grow suspicious with Rintaro's withdrawn behavior, so they secretly follow him to a restaurant and see him meet with Kaoruko and Subaru. The trio overhears Rintaro planning to clear up everything to them. Kaoruko and Subaru accept his sincerity, leaving the trio stunned. As Rintaro, Kaoruko, and Subaru go home, they are cornered by the same group of boys who owed Rintaro being joined by their upperclassmen. One of the boys touches Subaru's hair, discomforting her. Shohei, Saku, and Ayato intervene and tell Rintaro to leave with the girls. Rintaro complies, and Ayato beats up the group after learning they hurt Rintaro. Ayato calls Rintaro to reassure him they are fine, as he warns the injured group that Rintaro is a cool guy before leaving with Shohei and Saku. At Chidori's sports festival, the trio meets with Rintaro, where Saku apologizes for his previous behavior and reaffirms his trust for him. Warmed by Saku's words, Rintaro scores a victory for his class, leaving them overjoyed.
Shohei, Saku, and Ayato grow suspicious with Rintaro's withdrawn behavior, so they secretly follow him to a restaurant and see him meet with Kaoruko and Subaru. The trio overhears Rintaro planning to clear up everything to them. Kaoruko and Subaru accept his sincerity, leaving the trio stunned. As Rintaro, Kaoruko, and Subaru go home, they are cornered by the same group of boys who owed Rintaro being joined by their upperclassmen. One of the boys touches Subaru's hair, discomforting her. Shohei, Saku, and Ayato intervene and tell Rintaro to leave with the girls. Rintaro complies, and Ayato beats up the group after learning they hurt Rintaro. Ayato calls Rintaro to reassure him they are fine, as he warns the injured group that Rintaro is a cool guy before leaving with Shohei and Saku. At Chidori's sports festival, the trio meets with Rintaro, where Saku apologizes for his previous behavior and reaffirms his trust for him. Warmed by Saku's words, Rintaro scores a victory for his class, leaving them overjoyed.
No.
Shohei, Saku, and Ayato grow suspicious with Rintaro's withdrawn behavior, so they secretly follow him to a restaurant and see him meet with Kaoruko and Subaru. The trio overhears Rintaro planning to clear up everything to them. Kaoruko and Subaru accept his sincerity, leaving the trio stunned. As Rintaro, Kaoruko, and Subaru go home, they are cornered by the same group of boys who owed Rintaro being joined by their upperclassmen. One of the boys touches Subaru's hair, discomforting her. Shohei, Saku, and Ayato intervene and tell Rintaro to leave with the girls. Rintaro complies, and Ayato beats up the group after learning they hurt Rintaro. Ayato calls Rintaro to reassure him they are fine, as he warns the injured group that Rintaro is a cool guy before leaving with Shohei and Saku. At Chidori's sports festival, the trio meets with Rintaro, where Saku apologizes for his previous behavior and reaffirms his trust for him. Warmed by Saku's words, Rintaro scores a victory for his class, leaving them overjoyed.
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8
No.
8
Title
"The Meaning of These Feelings"Transliteration: "Kanjō no Shōtai" (Japanese: 感情の正体)
Directed by
Haruka Tsuzuki
Written by
Honoka Katō
Storyboarded by
Haruka Tsuzuki
Original release date
August 24, 2025 (2025-08-24)
After the sports festival, Rintaro formally introduces his friends to Kaoruko and Subaru. The girls thank Shohei, Saku, and Ayato for helping them the previous evening, and Subaru apologizes on her poor behavior during the confrontation at the library. Saku also apologizes on his prior insults towards Subaru, as she and Kaoruko gift the boys a selection of pastries. Subaru remains worried of befriending Chidori students, but Shohei reassures her that they do not care about their school affiliations, surprising Subaru and the group begins to bond. Kaoruko later requests Rintaro to a hangout, and they head to an aquarium. Rintaro nervously thinks their hangout is akin to a date as he and Kaoruko spend time. The duo also assists a lost child, who interprets them as a couple which flusters Rintaro. The child shares her admiration towards her crush's smile, leading Rintaro to look back on his recent admiration for Kaoruko. After reuniting the child with her parents, Rintaro and Kaoruko watch a dolphin show, where Kaoruko expresses joy towards Rintaro opening up more. Rintaro fully realizes that he has fallen for Kaoruko.
After the sports festival, Rintaro formally introduces his friends to Kaoruko and Subaru. The girls thank Shohei, Saku, and Ayato for helping them the previous evening, and Subaru apologizes on her poor behavior during the confrontation at the library. Saku also apologizes on his prior insults towards Subaru, as she and Kaoruko gift the boys a selection of pastries. Subaru remains worried of befriending Chidori students, but Shohei reassures her that they do not care about their school affiliations, surprising Subaru and the group begins to bond. Kaoruko later requests Rintaro to a hangout, and they head to an aquarium. Rintaro nervously thinks their hangout is akin to a date as he and Kaoruko spend time. The duo also assists a lost child, who interprets them as a couple which flusters Rintaro. The child shares her admiration towards her crush's smile, leading Rintaro to look back on his recent admiration for Kaoruko. After reuniting the child with her parents, Rintaro and Kaoruko watch a dolphin show, where Kaoruko expresses joy towards Rintaro opening up more. Rintaro fully realizes that he has fallen for Kaoruko.
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After the sports festival, Rintaro formally introduces his friends to Kaoruko and Subaru. The girls thank Shohei, Saku, and Ayato for helping them the previous evening, and Subaru apologizes on her poor behavior during the confrontation at the library. Saku also apologizes on his prior insults towards Subaru, as she and Kaoruko gift the boys a selection of pastries. Subaru remains worried of befriending Chidori students, but Shohei reassures her that they do not care about their school affiliations, surprising Subaru and the group begins to bond. Kaoruko later requests Rintaro to a hangout, and they head to an aquarium. Rintaro nervously thinks their hangout is akin to a date as he and Kaoruko spend time. The duo also assists a lost child, who interprets them as a couple which flusters Rintaro. The child shares her admiration towards her crush's smile, leading Rintaro to look back on his recent admiration for Kaoruko. After reuniting the child with her parents, Rintaro and Kaoruko watch a dolphin show, where Kaoruko expresses joy towards Rintaro opening up more. Rintaro fully realizes that he has fallen for Kaoruko.
9
9
No.
9
Title
"Blond Hair and Pierced Ears"Transliteration: "Kinpatsu to Piasu" (Japanese: 金髪とピアス)
Directed by
Makoto Katō, Midori Masaki& Xing Zhi Li
Written by
Honoka Katō
Storyboarded by
Makoto Katō, Midori Masaki& Xing Zhi Li
Original release date
August 31, 2025 (2025-08-31)
As Rintaro begins to constantly think about his recent hangout with Kaoruko, Shohei asks if he, Saku, and Ayato can visit his place. Realizing he has not yet opened up about his family and business, Rintaro agrees to the request, leaving his friends in surprise with his family's bakery. Kaoruko and Subaru later join and the group settles down in his living room while Kyoko prepares lunch. Shohei then asks how Rintaro got his blond hair and ear piercings, leading Rintaro to reveal he was inspired by the appearance of a foreign baker at a bakery he and his family visited during his youth. When Rintaro mentions he grew up without friends, Shohei and Kaoruko retort that the people who avoided him did not truly see his kindheartedness. Kyoko overhears their conversation, leaving her grateful for their care of Rintaro after supporting a lonely and burdened Rintaro in the past by also dyeing her hair and piercing her ears. Rintaro thanks Kyoko for her efforts in accommodating him and his friends, further warming her. The group plans their summer break, only to be reminded of the upcoming exams. Kaoruko suggests they all do a study session.
As Rintaro begins to constantly think about his recent hangout with Kaoruko, Shohei asks if he, Saku, and Ayato can visit his place. Realizing he has not yet opened up about his family and business, Rintaro agrees to the request, leaving his friends in surprise with his family's bakery. Kaoruko and Subaru later join and the group settles down in his living room while Kyoko prepares lunch. Shohei then asks how Rintaro got his blond hair and ear piercings, leading Rintaro to reveal he was inspired by the appearance of a foreign baker at a bakery he and his family visited during his youth. When Rintaro mentions he grew up without friends, Shohei and Kaoruko retort that the people who avoided him did not truly see his kindheartedness. Kyoko overhears their conversation, leaving her grateful for their care of Rintaro after supporting a lonely and burdened Rintaro in the past by also dyeing her hair and piercing her ears. Rintaro thanks Kyoko for her efforts in accommodating him and his friends, further warming her. The group plans their summer break, only to be reminded of the upcoming exams. Kaoruko suggests they all do a study session.
No.
As Rintaro begins to constantly think about his recent hangout with Kaoruko, Shohei asks if he, Saku, and Ayato can visit his place. Realizing he has not yet opened up about his family and business, Rintaro agrees to the request, leaving his friends in surprise with his family's bakery. Kaoruko and Subaru later join and the group settles down in his living room while Kyoko prepares lunch. Shohei then asks how Rintaro got his blond hair and ear piercings, leading Rintaro to reveal he was inspired by the appearance of a foreign baker at a bakery he and his family visited during his youth. When Rintaro mentions he grew up without friends, Shohei and Kaoruko retort that the people who avoided him did not truly see his kindheartedness. Kyoko overhears their conversation, leaving her grateful for their care of Rintaro after supporting a lonely and burdened Rintaro in the past by also dyeing her hair and piercing her ears. Rintaro thanks Kyoko for her efforts in accommodating him and his friends, further warming her. The group plans their summer break, only to be reminded of the upcoming exams. Kaoruko suggests they all do a study session.
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10
No.
10
Title
"Summer Storm"Transliteration: "Aoi Arashi" (Japanese: 青い嵐)
Directed by
Yūki Nakano
Written by
Rino Yamazaki
Storyboarded by
Chizuko Kusakabe
Original release date
September 7, 2025 (2025-09-07)
The group heads to a restaurant to conduct their study session. Subaru experiences difficulty with one of Kikyo's test questions, and Saku easily solves it to the group's astonishment. The boys later pass their exams, allowing them to enjoy the break. They join their classmates to play bowling, where Rintaro reflects on becoming more open to his friends. The group spots Kaoruko and Subaru walking with their friends and Shohei attempts to greet them, only to be silenced by Saku and Ayato to avoid trouble. The trio then sees Rintaro staring at Kaoruko's direction, prompting Shohei to bluntly ask if he likes Kaoruko. A flustered Rintaro confirms their suspicions, much to Saku and Ayato's exasperation. Rintaro thinks of what it is like dating someone, and he approaches Ayato for advice. Ayato admits he has no knowledge on dating, though he expresses his joy of Rintaro opening up to them, reassuring him that he will support his endeavors. The boys later chat through text, when Rintaro receives a message from Subaru about Kaoruko's upcoming birthday, surprising Rintaro.
The group heads to a restaurant to conduct their study session. Subaru experiences difficulty with one of Kikyo's test questions, and Saku easily solves it to the group's astonishment. The boys later pass their exams, allowing them to enjoy the break. They join their classmates to play bowling, where Rintaro reflects on becoming more open to his friends. The group spots Kaoruko and Subaru walking with their friends and Shohei attempts to greet them, only to be silenced by Saku and Ayato to avoid trouble. The trio then sees Rintaro staring at Kaoruko's direction, prompting Shohei to bluntly ask if he likes Kaoruko. A flustered Rintaro confirms their suspicions, much to Saku and Ayato's exasperation. Rintaro thinks of what it is like dating someone, and he approaches Ayato for advice. Ayato admits he has no knowledge on dating, though he expresses his joy of Rintaro opening up to them, reassuring him that he will support his endeavors. The boys later chat through text, when Rintaro receives a message from Subaru about Kaoruko's upcoming birthday, surprising Rintaro.
No.
The group heads to a restaurant to conduct their study session. Subaru experiences difficulty with one of Kikyo's test questions, and Saku easily solves it to the group's astonishment. The boys later pass their exams, allowing them to enjoy the break. They join their classmates to play bowling, where Rintaro reflects on becoming more open to his friends. The group spots Kaoruko and Subaru walking with their friends and Shohei attempts to greet them, only to be silenced by Saku and Ayato to avoid trouble. The trio then sees Rintaro staring at Kaoruko's direction, prompting Shohei to bluntly ask if he likes Kaoruko. A flustered Rintaro confirms their suspicions, much to Saku and Ayato's exasperation. Rintaro thinks of what it is like dating someone, and he approaches Ayato for advice. Ayato admits he has no knowledge on dating, though he expresses his joy of Rintaro opening up to them, reassuring him that he will support his endeavors. The boys later chat through text, when Rintaro receives a message from Subaru about Kaoruko's upcoming birthday, surprising Rintaro.
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11
No.
11
Title
"A Morsel of Warmth"Transliteration: "Nukumori no Hitokuchi" (Japanese: ぬくもりのひとくち)
Directed by
Hikaru Yamaguchi
Written by
Honoka Katō
Storyboarded by
Satoshi Yamaguchi & Hideaki Takahashi
Original release date
September 14, 2025 (2025-09-14)
With Kaoruko's birthday approaching, Rintaro has difficulty in thinking what he can gift to her. Kyoko suggests he bake a cake for Kaoruko with the help of his father Keiichiro. Rintaro is reluctant, citing his inexperience and Keiichiro's exhaustion, but Kyoko reassures him Keiichiro is open to assist him. Rintaro requests Keiichiro's help, prompting a passionate Keiichiro to ask the type of message he wants to convey to Kaoruko with the cake. Rintaro replies with wanting to show his gratitude to her and begins intensely training under Keiichiro. Rintaro also messages Kaoruko on wanting to meet up on the day of her birthday, flustering her. Rintaro slowly improves his baking in time for Kaoruko's birthday, much to Keiichiro and Kyoko's delight. Rintaro meets with Kaoruko and gifts her the cake. Rintaro reveals he baked it and expresses his gratitude to Kaoruko, stunning her. They part ways as Kaoruko tastes Rintaro's cake at her home. Kaoruko then calls Rintaro and shares her enjoyment with his cake, leaving a glad Rintaro to relay the news to Keiichiro and Kyoko. Rintaro also states his willingness to help at the bakery during summer break, which his parents eagerly accept.
With Kaoruko's birthday approaching, Rintaro has difficulty in thinking what he can gift to her. Kyoko suggests he bake a cake for Kaoruko with the help of his father Keiichiro. Rintaro is reluctant, citing his inexperience and Keiichiro's exhaustion, but Kyoko reassures him Keiichiro is open to assist him. Rintaro requests Keiichiro's help, prompting a passionate Keiichiro to ask the type of message he wants to convey to Kaoruko with the cake. Rintaro replies with wanting to show his gratitude to her and begins intensely training under Keiichiro. Rintaro also messages Kaoruko on wanting to meet up on the day of her birthday, flustering her. Rintaro slowly improves his baking in time for Kaoruko's birthday, much to Keiichiro and Kyoko's delight. Rintaro meets with Kaoruko and gifts her the cake. Rintaro reveals he baked it and expresses his gratitude to Kaoruko, stunning her. They part ways as Kaoruko tastes Rintaro's cake at her home. Kaoruko then calls Rintaro and shares her enjoyment with his cake, leaving a glad Rintaro to relay the news to Keiichiro and Kyoko. Rintaro also states his willingness to help at the bakery during summer break, which his parents eagerly accept.
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With Kaoruko's birthday approaching, Rintaro has difficulty in thinking what he can gift to her. Kyoko suggests he bake a cake for Kaoruko with the help of his father Keiichiro. Rintaro is reluctant, citing his inexperience and Keiichiro's exhaustion, but Kyoko reassures him Keiichiro is open to assist him. Rintaro requests Keiichiro's help, prompting a passionate Keiichiro to ask the type of message he wants to convey to Kaoruko with the cake. Rintaro replies with wanting to show his gratitude to her and begins intensely training under Keiichiro. Rintaro also messages Kaoruko on wanting to meet up on the day of her birthday, flustering her. Rintaro slowly improves his baking in time for Kaoruko's birthday, much to Keiichiro and Kyoko's delight. Rintaro meets with Kaoruko and gifts her the cake. Rintaro reveals he baked it and expresses his gratitude to Kaoruko, stunning her. They part ways as Kaoruko tastes Rintaro's cake at her home. Kaoruko then calls Rintaro and shares her enjoyment with his cake, leaving a glad Rintaro to relay the news to Keiichiro and Kyoko. Rintaro also states his willingness to help at the bakery during summer break, which his parents eagerly accept.
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12
No.
12
Title
"Bewilderment at the Beachside"Transliteration: "Umibe no Madoi" (Japanese: 海辺の惑い)
Directed by
Yuichi Shimohira
Written by
Rino Yamazaki
Storyboarded by
Tomohisa Taguchi
Original release date
September 21, 2025 (2025-09-21)
Rintaro, Kaoruko, and their friends travel to the beach to start their break. Rintaro shares to Saku his recent enjoyment with baking while the group buys snacks and fireworks. The group arrives at the beachfront, though Subaru remains dour and worries she is ruining their trip. Kaoruko senses Subaru's anxieties and helps her open up to Rintaro and his friends. Saku remarks they already enjoy her company, easing Subaru's concerns. The group prepares the fireworks as evening arrives, while Saku gifts Subaru donuts after noticing her hunger. Subaru aspires to be able to love herself the same way as Kaoruko cherishes her in the future. She joins the boys to buy additional snacks and fireworks, while Rintaro and Kaoruko stay at the beach. The two discuss recent events when Rintaro inadvertently confesses his feelings to Kaoruko, surprising and flustering them both as Subaru and the boys return. The group heads back home and goes their separate ways, where Rintaro aims to correct the mishap and calls Kaoruko.
Rintaro, Kaoruko, and their friends travel to the beach to start their break. Rintaro shares to Saku his recent enjoyment with baking while the group buys snacks and fireworks. The group arrives at the beachfront, though Subaru remains dour and worries she is ruining their trip. Kaoruko senses Subaru's anxieties and helps her open up to Rintaro and his friends. Saku remarks they already enjoy her company, easing Subaru's concerns. The group prepares the fireworks as evening arrives, while Saku gifts Subaru donuts after noticing her hunger. Subaru aspires to be able to love herself the same way as Kaoruko cherishes her in the future. She joins the boys to buy additional snacks and fireworks, while Rintaro and Kaoruko stay at the beach. The two discuss recent events when Rintaro inadvertently confesses his feelings to Kaoruko, surprising and flustering them both as Subaru and the boys return. The group heads back home and goes their separate ways, where Rintaro aims to correct the mishap and calls Kaoruko.
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Rintaro, Kaoruko, and their friends travel to the beach to start their break. Rintaro shares to Saku his recent enjoyment with baking while the group buys snacks and fireworks. The group arrives at the beachfront, though Subaru remains dour and worries she is ruining their trip. Kaoruko senses Subaru's anxieties and helps her open up to Rintaro and his friends. Saku remarks they already enjoy her company, easing Subaru's concerns. The group prepares the fireworks as evening arrives, while Saku gifts Subaru donuts after noticing her hunger. Subaru aspires to be able to love herself the same way as Kaoruko cherishes her in the future. She joins the boys to buy additional snacks and fireworks, while Rintaro and Kaoruko stay at the beach. The two discuss recent events when Rintaro inadvertently confesses his feelings to Kaoruko, surprising and flustering them both as Subaru and the boys return. The group heads back home and goes their separate ways, where Rintaro aims to correct the mishap and calls Kaoruko.
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13
No.
13
Title
"Kaoruko and Rintaro"Transliteration: "Kaoruko to Rintarō" (Japanese: 薫子と凛太郎)
Directed by
Miyuki Kuroki & Makoto Katō
Written by
Rino Yamazaki
Storyboarded by
Miyuki Kuroki & Makoto Katō
Original release date
September 28, 2025 (2025-09-28)
Rintaro arranges to discuss with Kaoruko about the recent confession, and Kaoruko chooses to meet during the summer festival. Rintaro clarifies his love to Kaoruko, explaining that he felt lonely upon realizing their time together would eventually end and admitting he wants to experience more joy with her. Hearing this, Kaoruko reveals to Rintaro that the day they actually first met at the bakery occurred when she was burdened by personal issues. She cried upon tasting his family's pastries, and further felt warmth when Rintaro attended to her, adding that he had saved her on that day. Kaoruko admits she would regularly visit the bakery in the hopes to speak with Rintaro. After Rintaro, now unaware of their first meeting, noticed her again, Kaoruko made efforts to learn more about him and discovered that he attended Chidori, causing her love for Rintaro to blossom. Kaoruko then thanks Rintaro on clarifying his feelings and reciprocates his love. Rintaro expresses his gratitude on being able to discover new things thanks to Kaoruko's efforts, as they begin a new chapter in their lives as a couple.
Rintaro arranges to discuss with Kaoruko about the recent confession, and Kaoruko chooses to meet during the summer festival. Rintaro clarifies his love to Kaoruko, explaining that he felt lonely upon realizing their time together would eventually end and admitting he wants to experience more joy with her. Hearing this, Kaoruko reveals to Rintaro that the day they actually first met at the bakery occurred when she was burdened by personal issues. She cried upon tasting his family's pastries, and further felt warmth when Rintaro attended to her, adding that he had saved her on that day. Kaoruko admits she would regularly visit the bakery in the hopes to speak with Rintaro. After Rintaro, now unaware of their first meeting, noticed her again, Kaoruko made efforts to learn more about him and discovered that he attended Chidori, causing her love for Rintaro to blossom. Kaoruko then thanks Rintaro on clarifying his feelings and reciprocates his love. Rintaro expresses his gratitude on being able to discover new things thanks to Kaoruko's efforts, as they begin a new chapter in their lives as a couple.
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Rintaro arranges to discuss with Kaoruko about the recent confession, and Kaoruko chooses to meet during the summer festival. Rintaro clarifies his love to Kaoruko, explaining that he felt lonely upon realizing their time together would eventually end and admitting he wants to experience more joy with her. Hearing this, Kaoruko reveals to Rintaro that the day they actually first met at the bakery occurred when she was burdened by personal issues. She cried upon tasting his family's pastries, and further felt warmth when Rintaro attended to her, adding that he had saved her on that day. Kaoruko admits she would regularly visit the bakery in the hopes to speak with Rintaro. After Rintaro, now unaware of their first meeting, noticed her again, Kaoruko made efforts to learn more about him and discovered that he attended Chidori, causing her love for Rintaro to blossom. Kaoruko then thanks Rintaro on clarifying his feelings and reciprocates his love. Rintaro expresses his gratitude on being able to discover new things thanks to Kaoruko's efforts, as they begin a new chapter in their lives as a couple.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original release date | ||||||
| 1 | "Rintaro and Kaoruko"Transliteration: "Rintarō to Kaoruko" (Japanese: 凛太郎と薫子) | Miyuki Kuroki | Rino Yamazaki | Miyuki Kuroki | July 6, 2025 (2025-07-06) | ||||||
| Rintaro Tsumugi is a student who attends Chidori Public High School, an institution for delinquent boys. Situated beside his school is the prestigious Kikyo Private Academy Girls' High School, who looks down on Chidori with disdain. Rintaro also works at his family's bakery with his mother Kyoko. He attends to a young girl who is a regular customer, though the girl quickly leaves. Rintaro learns from Kyoko that the girl's name is Kaoruko Waguri, and fears he may have frightened her due to his intimidating appearance. The next day, Kaoruko asks to talk to Rintaro, and she reveals they had met before and that she does not find Rintaro intimidating, surprising him. Rintaro suddenly finds Kaoruko being harassed by a group of boys who owed Rintaro a debt, and they claim she should not get close to him. Kaoruko calls them out on only knowing him at face value, as Rintaro comes to her defense when one of the boys attempts to hurt Kaoruko and scares them off. Kaoruko thanks him and promises to visit the bakery in the future. Rintaro thinks back on Kaoruko's care for him and wonders on her next visit, when he sees to his shock that Kaoruko is a student at Kikyo. | |||||||||||
| 2 | "Chidori and Kikyo"Transliteration: "Chidori to Kikyō" (Japanese: 千鳥と桔梗) | Haruka Tsuzuki | Rino Yamazaki | Haruka Tsuzuki | July 13, 2025 (2025-07-13) | ||||||
| Rintaro listens to his friends Shohei Usami, Saku Natsusawa, and Ayato Yorita express dismay on Kikyo's students loathing them, causing Rintaro to believe he and Kaoruko will become distant due to their school affiliations. After school, Rintaro and a group of Chidori students find Kaoruko waiting by their school's gate. Shohei threatens Kaoruko, forcing Rintaro to defuse the situation. Rintaro believes that Kaoruko was expecting him, leaving him unusually warmed. Saku later asks Rintaro on his recent behavior, assuring him they will listen. Rintaro refuses to divulge information, disappointing Saku. Rintaro returns to the bakery and sees Kaoruko waiting. Kaoruko affirms Rintaro's assumptions and remarks she can be able to know him better, before leaving with a sullen expression. Kyoko stresses to a confused Rintaro that Kaoruko sees him beyond his affiliation, giving him clarity. Rintaro meets Kaoruko by Kikyo's gate the next day, apologizing and promising to set aside his biases and learn more about Kaoruko as a person. | |||||||||||
| 3 | "A Kind Person"Transliteration: "Yasashii Hito" (Japanese: 優しい人) | Satoshi Yamaguchi | Honoka Katō | Satoshi Yamaguchi | July 20, 2025 (2025-07-20) | ||||||
| Rintaro and Shohei face difficulties with exams, so they head to a public library to study. As Rintaro finds out Kaoruko would not be able to visit the bakery, Shohei leaves to ask for Saku and Ayato's help. Rintaro sees Kaoruko tutoring her classmate, learning that Kaoruko is studious. Rintaro later asks Kaoruko to tutor him, when a silver-haired Kikyo student named Subaru Hoshina confronts them. Subaru demands Rintaro to back off from Kaoruko due to his Chidori affiliation, as Shohei returns with Saku and Ayato. Subaru angrily leaves with Kaoruko, with Subaru and Saku exchanging insults before Rintaro calms them down. Kaoruko then apologizes for the previous mishap at Chidori, surprising Subaru and Rintaro's friends. Subaru questions Kaoruko's action, and Kaoruko states Rintaro and his friends are good people, shaking Subaru's belief of all men being loathsome. Kaoruko later calls Rintaro to clarify that Subaru is a kind friend and compliments his courageousness during the mix-up. They decide to do a study session in the weekend and begin speaking casually. Meanwhile, a wistful Subaru looks at a framed childhood photo of her and Kaoruko, as she begins to question what she truly believes in. | |||||||||||
| 4 | "Warmth of the Heart"Transliteration: "Kokoro no Ondo" (Japanese: 心の温度) | Jirō Arimoto | Rino Yamazaki | Miyuki Kuroki | July 27, 2025 (2025-07-27) | ||||||
| Rintaro and Kaoruko meet up for the study session, as both individuals become flustered with each other. Rintaro explains to Kaoruko that he wants to pass the exams so that he can attend an upcoming sports festival with his friends. Kaoruko points out how Rintaro values them, prompting her to further explain that Subaru's behavior and discomfort around men was rooted from her past and thanking him for not judging Subaru. After Kaoruko goes home, Subaru confronts Rintaro and asks to talk. Subaru requests Rintaro to stop meeting Kaoruko out of concern for Kaoruko's safety within Kikyo. When Rintaro questions why she cares about Kaoruko, Subaru explains she had been bullied by boys as a child for her hair color and Kaoruko stood up for her, leading Subaru to protect her in any way she can. Despite Subaru's pleas, Rintaro respectfully declines and leaves, feeling dismay on his honest answer to an understanding but disappointed Subaru. Rintaro passes the exams thanks to Kaoruko's guidance, leaving him glad. Rintaro's happiness is, however, short-lived when Saku finds a written note from Kaoruko in Rintaro's notebook, shocking and enraging Saku. | |||||||||||
| 5 | "Premonition of a New Beginning"Transliteration: "Hajimari no Yokan" (Japanese: はじまりの予感) | Ryosuke Oka | Rino Yamazaki | Miyuki Kuroki & Ryosuke Oka | August 3, 2025 (2025-08-03) | ||||||
| Saku confronts Rintaro on his connection with Kaoruko, but Rintaro refuses to elaborate. Rintaro later thanks Kaoruko for her help, though he is disheartened after Kaoruko tells him to have fun in the festival. Rintaro distances himself from Saku, worrying Shohei and Ayato. The two catch up to Saku and hear his fears of Rintaro not trusting them. Shohei counters that Rintaro helps them without knowing it and Ayato adds Rintaro was expressing his genuine feelings, assuring Saku that he will open up in time, though Saku remains skeptical. Rintaro later helps at the bakery, where Kyoko learns he passed his exams. Kaoruko visits them to buy pastries and congratulates Rintaro. Seeing Rintaro's sadness, however, Kaoruko cheers him up to feel better. Rintaro reflects on Kaoruko's warmth as he celebrates with Kyoko. Kyoko shares her gratitude on Rintaro's recent achievement, recounting how he was burdened by hardship as a child. Kyoko also catches on that Rintaro has been changing positively, much to her happiness. Later, Kaoruko meets with Subaru at a playground they used to play in, and Subaru reveals she had talked to Rintaro. | |||||||||||
| 6 | "Self-Loathing"Transliteration: "Daikirai" (Japanese: 大嫌い) | Makoto Katō | Rino Yamazaki | Makoto Katō | August 10, 2025 (2025-08-10) | ||||||
| "I love you!"Transliteration: "Daisuki" (Japanese: 大好き) | |||||||||||
| Subaru reflects on Kaoruko's caring demeanor, remarking she wishes to be like her as she talks to Kaoruko about her meeting with Rintaro. Subaru expresses guilt on trying to break apart Kaoruko and Rintaro's friendship, only for Kaoruko to apologize for worrying her. Subaru looks back on how she was consumed by anxiety and cries, believing she only hinders Kaoruko. Despite this, Kaoruko reiterates she is a kind friend, adding she has always been by her side since their childhood and cherishes her. After Kaoruko states she still wants to see Rintaro, Subaru asks if she loves him, which Kaoruko confirms. Feeling relaxed, Subaru shares Rintaro's answer of still wanting to see Kaoruko, flustering the latter. As the two walk home, Kaoruko receives a message from Rintaro asking to meet with Subaru. The next day, Rintaro and Subaru talk, where Rintaro asks how he should meet with Kaoruko in the future. Subaru, seeing Rintaro's care for both her and Kaoruko, reassures him that she resolved the situation with Kaoruko and tells him they can meet far from their schools. Subaru then asks Rintaro if they can be friends, surprising Rintaro. | |||||||||||
| 7 | "Coolest Guy Ever"Transliteration: "Kakkoii Otoko" (Japanese: かっこいい男) | Hideaki Takahashi | Rino Yamazaki | Satoshi Yamaguchi | August 17, 2025 (2025-08-17) | ||||||
| Shohei, Saku, and Ayato grow suspicious with Rintaro's withdrawn behavior, so they secretly follow him to a restaurant and see him meet with Kaoruko and Subaru. The trio overhears Rintaro planning to clear up everything to them. Kaoruko and Subaru accept his sincerity, leaving the trio stunned. As Rintaro, Kaoruko, and Subaru go home, they are cornered by the same group of boys who owed Rintaro being joined by their upperclassmen. One of the boys touches Subaru's hair, discomforting her. Shohei, Saku, and Ayato intervene and tell Rintaro to leave with the girls. Rintaro complies, and Ayato beats up the group after learning they hurt Rintaro. Ayato calls Rintaro to reassure him they are fine, as he warns the injured group that Rintaro is a cool guy before leaving with Shohei and Saku. At Chidori's sports festival, the trio meets with Rintaro, where Saku apologizes for his previous behavior and reaffirms his trust for him. Warmed by Saku's words, Rintaro scores a victory for his class, leaving them overjoyed. | |||||||||||
| 8 | "The Meaning of These Feelings"Transliteration: "Kanjō no Shōtai" (Japanese: 感情の正体) | Haruka Tsuzuki | Honoka Katō | Haruka Tsuzuki | August 24, 2025 (2025-08-24) | ||||||
| After the sports festival, Rintaro formally introduces his friends to Kaoruko and Subaru. The girls thank Shohei, Saku, and Ayato for helping them the previous evening, and Subaru apologizes on her poor behavior during the confrontation at the library. Saku also apologizes on his prior insults towards Subaru, as she and Kaoruko gift the boys a selection of pastries. Subaru remains worried of befriending Chidori students, but Shohei reassures her that they do not care about their school affiliations, surprising Subaru and the group begins to bond. Kaoruko later requests Rintaro to a hangout, and they head to an aquarium. Rintaro nervously thinks their hangout is akin to a date as he and Kaoruko spend time. The duo also assists a lost child, who interprets them as a couple which flusters Rintaro. The child shares her admiration towards her crush's smile, leading Rintaro to look back on his recent admiration for Kaoruko. After reuniting the child with her parents, Rintaro and Kaoruko watch a dolphin show, where Kaoruko expresses joy towards Rintaro opening up more. Rintaro fully realizes that he has fallen for Kaoruko. | |||||||||||
| 9 | "Blond Hair and Pierced Ears"Transliteration: "Kinpatsu to Piasu" (Japanese: 金髪とピアス) | Makoto Katō, Midori Masaki& Xing Zhi Li | Honoka Katō | Makoto Katō, Midori Masaki& Xing Zhi Li | August 31, 2025 (2025-08-31) | ||||||
| As Rintaro begins to constantly think about his recent hangout with Kaoruko, Shohei asks if he, Saku, and Ayato can visit his place. Realizing he has not yet opened up about his family and business, Rintaro agrees to the request, leaving his friends in surprise with his family's bakery. Kaoruko and Subaru later join and the group settles down in his living room while Kyoko prepares lunch. Shohei then asks how Rintaro got his blond hair and ear piercings, leading Rintaro to reveal he was inspired by the appearance of a foreign baker at a bakery he and his family visited during his youth. When Rintaro mentions he grew up without friends, Shohei and Kaoruko retort that the people who avoided him did not truly see his kindheartedness. Kyoko overhears their conversation, leaving her grateful for their care of Rintaro after supporting a lonely and burdened Rintaro in the past by also dyeing her hair and piercing her ears. Rintaro thanks Kyoko for her efforts in accommodating him and his friends, further warming her. The group plans their summer break, only to be reminded of the upcoming exams. Kaoruko suggests they all do a study session. | |||||||||||
| 10 | "Summer Storm"Transliteration: "Aoi Arashi" (Japanese: 青い嵐) | Yūki Nakano | Rino Yamazaki | Chizuko Kusakabe | September 7, 2025 (2025-09-07) | ||||||
| The group heads to a restaurant to conduct their study session. Subaru experiences difficulty with one of Kikyo's test questions, and Saku easily solves it to the group's astonishment. The boys later pass their exams, allowing them to enjoy the break. They join their classmates to play bowling, where Rintaro reflects on becoming more open to his friends. The group spots Kaoruko and Subaru walking with their friends and Shohei attempts to greet them, only to be silenced by Saku and Ayato to avoid trouble. The trio then sees Rintaro staring at Kaoruko's direction, prompting Shohei to bluntly ask if he likes Kaoruko. A flustered Rintaro confirms their suspicions, much to Saku and Ayato's exasperation. Rintaro thinks of what it is like dating someone, and he approaches Ayato for advice. Ayato admits he has no knowledge on dating, though he expresses his joy of Rintaro opening up to them, reassuring him that he will support his endeavors. The boys later chat through text, when Rintaro receives a message from Subaru about Kaoruko's upcoming birthday, surprising Rintaro. | |||||||||||
| 11 | "A Morsel of Warmth"Transliteration: "Nukumori no Hitokuchi" (Japanese: ぬくもりのひとくち) | Hikaru Yamaguchi | Honoka Katō | Satoshi Yamaguchi & Hideaki Takahashi | September 14, 2025 (2025-09-14) | ||||||
| With Kaoruko's birthday approaching, Rintaro has difficulty in thinking what he can gift to her. Kyoko suggests he bake a cake for Kaoruko with the help of his father Keiichiro. Rintaro is reluctant, citing his inexperience and Keiichiro's exhaustion, but Kyoko reassures him Keiichiro is open to assist him. Rintaro requests Keiichiro's help, prompting a passionate Keiichiro to ask the type of message he wants to convey to Kaoruko with the cake. Rintaro replies with wanting to show his gratitude to her and begins intensely training under Keiichiro. Rintaro also messages Kaoruko on wanting to meet up on the day of her birthday, flustering her. Rintaro slowly improves his baking in time for Kaoruko's birthday, much to Keiichiro and Kyoko's delight. Rintaro meets with Kaoruko and gifts her the cake. Rintaro reveals he baked it and expresses his gratitude to Kaoruko, stunning her. They part ways as Kaoruko tastes Rintaro's cake at her home. Kaoruko then calls Rintaro and shares her enjoyment with his cake, leaving a glad Rintaro to relay the news to Keiichiro and Kyoko. Rintaro also states his willingness to help at the bakery during summer break, which his parents eagerly accept. | |||||||||||
| 12 | "Bewilderment at the Beachside"Transliteration: "Umibe no Madoi" (Japanese: 海辺の惑い) | Yuichi Shimohira | Rino Yamazaki | Tomohisa Taguchi | September 21, 2025 (2025-09-21) | ||||||
| Rintaro, Kaoruko, and their friends travel to the beach to start their break. Rintaro shares to Saku his recent enjoyment with baking while the group buys snacks and fireworks. The group arrives at the beachfront, though Subaru remains dour and worries she is ruining their trip. Kaoruko senses Subaru's anxieties and helps her open up to Rintaro and his friends. Saku remarks they already enjoy her company, easing Subaru's concerns. The group prepares the fireworks as evening arrives, while Saku gifts Subaru donuts after noticing her hunger. Subaru aspires to be able to love herself the same way as Kaoruko cherishes her in the future. She joins the boys to buy additional snacks and fireworks, while Rintaro and Kaoruko stay at the beach. The two discuss recent events when Rintaro inadvertently confesses his feelings to Kaoruko, surprising and flustering them both as Subaru and the boys return. The group heads back home and goes their separate ways, where Rintaro aims to correct the mishap and calls Kaoruko. | |||||||||||
| 13 | "Kaoruko and Rintaro"Transliteration: "Kaoruko to Rintarō" (Japanese: 薫子と凛太郎) | Miyuki Kuroki & Makoto Katō | Rino Yamazaki | Miyuki Kuroki & Makoto Katō | September 28, 2025 (2025-09-28) | ||||||
| Rintaro arranges to discuss with Kaoruko about the recent confession, and Kaoruko chooses to meet during the summer festival. Rintaro clarifies his love to Kaoruko, explaining that he felt lonely upon realizing their time together would eventually end and admitting he wants to experience more joy with her. Hearing this, Kaoruko reveals to Rintaro that the day they actually first met at the bakery occurred when she was burdened by personal issues. She cried upon tasting his family's pastries, and further felt warmth when Rintaro attended to her, adding that he had saved her on that day. Kaoruko admits she would regularly visit the bakery in the hopes to speak with Rintaro. After Rintaro, now unaware of their first meeting, noticed her again, Kaoruko made efforts to learn more about him and discovered that he attended Chidori, causing her love for Rintaro to blossom. Kaoruko then thanks Rintaro on clarifying his feelings and reciprocates his love. Rintaro expresses his gratitude on being able to discover new things thanks to Kaoruko's efforts, as they begin a new chapter in their lives as a couple. | |||||||||||
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