she’s so adorable omg ‎ ‎ ‎ Kaoruko Waguri (和栗薫子) is the radiant female protagonist of the romance manga and upcoming anime The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity (Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku) by Saka Mikami (). Known affectionately as “Waguri,” she’s a scholarship student at Kikyo Private Girls’ Academy, where her quiet strength and thoughtfulness elevate her above her more privileged peers. She grew up bearing adult responsibilities: managing household chores, caring for a younger brother and her often-unwell mother, all while maintaining top academic standing on her scholarship . This nurtured her self-reliance and emotional restraint. • Family: Devoted daughter to her mother Fuko, attentive older sister to Kosuke, and loving daughter of Yosuke. • Romantic bond: Her relationship with Rintaro, initiated at his bakery by shared kindness and mutual understanding, blossoms into a heartfelt romance . • Friendships: Deep bonds with schoolmates like Subaru Hoshina and Ayumi Sawatari. She bridges the rivalry between her elite school and Rintaro’s public school by valuing character above stereotypes. Her name’s kanji 薫 (Kaoru) means “fragrant” or “blooming flower,” a paired compliment to Rintaro’s kanji 凛 (Rin), meaning “dignity” . “Waguris names can be translated to fragrant while rintaros name can be translated to dignity. So she blooms when he is with her.” This clever wordplay is the essence of the Japanese title Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku—literally “The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity”—a celebration of their mutual growth as a couple. Kaoruko Waguri is the radiant heart of The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity. Petite and poised, she is both emotionally reserved and deeply caring. Born into responsibility, she learns to bloom—with dignity, fragrance, and courage—through her relationship with Rintaro. A sweet, nuanced heroine whose quiet strength and kindness linger long after the story ends. #KaorukoWaguri #KaoruHana #AnimeEdit #AnimeRomance #AnimeTikTok #FYP - @seikatsudon