The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 2 is now out in Japan on Netflix. For most fans in Asia, the episode will release on July 19th.
But fans in the US and UK still have to wait until September 14. The release pattern is so annoying for everyone outside Japan who loves this series.
This episode was directed by Haruka Tsuzuki. The animation and pacing still feel the same as Episode 1. CloverWorks continues to bring out the slice-of-life and romance tone well.
The colors, facial expressions, and mood all match the manga. But if they want to adapt the first 40 chapters in one cour to conclude it at the perfect spot, they need to speed up the pacing a bit.
What Happened in The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 2?
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 2 starts right where the last one ended. Rintaro looks out the school window and sees that Kaoruko is from Kikyo Academy.
Chidori and Kikyo don’t get along. He assumes she will stop coming to the bakery. In his mind, it is better if they do not talk anymore.
Later, Waguri waits for him outside the Chidori school gate. It causes a scene. Shohei Usami, Rintaro’s friend, confronts her and asks what a Kikyo student is doing at Chidori.
Rintaro arrives just in time, but Kaoruko does not say she was waiting for him. Her friends arrive and pull her away, saying things like she will catch their stupidity if she stays there. They also mention a new character who will show up soon, Subaru Hoshina.
Waguri Waits For Rintaro Outside Chidori in The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 2, Credits: CloverWorks 
Waguri Waits For Rintaro Outside Chidori in The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 2, Credits: CloverWorks 
Waguri Waits For Rintaro Outside Chidori in The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 2, Credits: CloverWorks 
Waguri Waits For Rintaro Outside Chidori in The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 2, Credits: CloverWorks 
Waguri Waits For Rintaro Outside Chidori in The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 2, Credits: CloverWorks
Rintaro Still Has Doubts
That night, Rintaro sees Kaoruko again outside his house. She says sorry for what happened earlier.
She did not expect the schools to have such a bad relationship. She tells him she just wanted to see him.
Rintaro is still stuck on the school rivalry. He tells her he thought she would not come back after finding out he goes to Chidori.
That hurts her. She says she actually wants to know more about Rintaro. Then she quietly leaves.
Rintaro’s Mother Changes His Mind
At home, Rintaro tells his mom everything. She listens and then gives him a reality check.
She reminds him how he hates being judged by his face, but now he is doing the same to Kaoruko because of her school.
You hate it when people judge you, but now you’re the one saying ‘Kikyo this, Kikyo that. Even after she found out you are from Chidori, did she ever change her attitude even once?
What part of Waguri-san did you focus on?
Kyoko Tsumugi
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity ep 2
— ⚔️ Tehley ⚔️ (@Chinatsu_BB) July 13, 2025
10/10
Omg what an amazing episode! This series is another one of those special romance series that just hit different.
Kaoruko & Rintaro are so good and going through a bunch of stuff. She waited for him after school but the hatred… pic.twitter.com/McZxYGXJKX
Rintaro Apologizes To Waguri in The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 2
The next morning, Rintaro waits outside Kikyo Academy to say sorry. He apologizes to Kaoruko, telling her he was wrong to focus only on their schools.
I am sorry for making you sad. I should have looked at you, not just where you’re from.
Rintaro
Waguri says that she does not care about the rivalry between Kikyo and Chidori, and she wants to learn more about Rintaro.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 2 concludes with both of them looking at each other through the classroom windows, and Waguri is super excited to see Rintaro from the windows.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 2 Review
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 2 keeps the story grounded and focused on emotions mostly.
The animation is clean and stable. CloverWorks uses soft background colors, small movements, and really good and accurate facial expressions to keep the tone light and emotional.
It feels exactly like a slice-of-life romance should. Every character movement feels real, and the timing of reactions is handled well.
The episode did not end on a major cliffhanger, but the curtains are now lifted, confirming that Rintaro is no longer conflicted.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 2 Review
Summary
Rintaro finds out Kaoruko is from Kikyo and decides it is best to avoid her because of their schools’ rivalry. But Kaoruko still tries to meet him, and even shows up at his house. Rintaro unintentionally hurts her and makes her sad, but after talking to his mom, he realizes he was judging her unfairly. The next day, he apologizes, and Kaoruko tells him she wants to know more about him. The episode ends with both of them looking at each other through their classroom windows.
