The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6: Kaoruko Waguri's confession reveals her actual feelings for Rintaro

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6, titled I Hate It, I Love It, was released on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The episode followed Kaoruko Waguri as she confessed her true feelings for Rintaro Tsumugi to her friend, Subaru Hoshina. Subaru realized that Kaoruko and Rintaro were truly a match made in heaven, as they shared similar traits.

She thought Kaoruko's kindness would provide Kaoruko with the happiness she desperately deserved. As such, Subaru wanted to be a friend who would watch over her friend's happiness. Additionally, The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6 saw Subaru Hoshina's growth as a character.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6.

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The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6: Kaoruko's confession makes Subaru realize her errors

Kaoruko, as seen in the past (Image via CloverWorks)

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6 opens with a scene from Kaoruko and Subaru's childhood. One day, Kaoruko fell from a monkey bar while playing at the park. Although it wasn't Subaru's fault, she couldn't help but be scared. Kaoruko assured her friend she was fine and remarked that Subaru was kind.

Afterward, the episode shifts the focus to Subaru Hoshina, who acknowledges how pretty and mentally strong Kaoruko is. She wishes to become as strong as her friend one day. With that, the narrative for The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6 returns to the present and shows Subaru telling Kaoruko about her meeting with Rintaro.

Subaru tells Rintaro about her meeting with Rintaro (Image via CloverWorks)

Interestingly, Kaoruko doesn't appear sad after discovering that Subaru asked Rintaro to stop seeing her. Instead, she apologizes for not realizing how much stress her friend has been under. Kaoruko Waguri acknowledges that Subaru only acted out of concern for her. Meanwhile, Kaoruko's apology surprises Subaru.

According to The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6, Subaru thought Rintaro would tell Kaoruko about their conversation. However, when she noticed that Kaoruko was the same as always, she assumed that Rintaro never told her about her "request." That's when she began to feel guilty about the fact that Kaoruko would never "hate" her for her actions because she would never know.

Kaoruko consoles Subaru (Image via CloverWorks)

Although Subaru changed her appearance and matured, she still felt like a weak girl who needed to be protected. At this moment, in The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6, Subaru apologizes to Kaoruko for dragging her down. Realizing that her friend is suffering internally, Kaoruko tries to uplift Subaru's mood and suggests they spend some time at the park, just like they used to.

The past and the present collide as Kaoruko Waguri and Subaru Hoshina find themselves relishing the precious days from their childhood. Kaoruko climbs on the monkey bars with her cheerful nature, which suddenly seems slightly scary to her. Meanwhile, Subaru still appears down and doesn't show the same enthusiasm as her friend.

Kaoruko Waguri, as seen hanging from a monkey bar (Image via CloverWorks)

When Kaoruko asks her why she doesn't want to join, Subaru says she doesn't want her friend's dress to get dirty. However, Kaoruko reminds her that they are going back in time. While reminiscing on her early childhood days, Kaoruko recalls a fond memory of when she fell off the monkey bars. Subaru was so worried that she wanted to take all of her pain.

With that, Kaoruko reminds Subaru that she has always been a kind person looking out for her. However, Subaru denies it, claiming that all she has done is burden her friend with problems. Instead, she thinks Kaoruko is kind enough to put up with her.

Kaoruko tells Subaru that she loves her (Image via CloverWorks)

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6 then shows Kaoruko Waguri pouting her lips and saying that it isn't fair. She mentions that even as kids, Subaru has always been there for her. Furthermore, when she joined Kikyo, Subaru was the only one who was by her side. As such, Waguri urges her friend not to think less of herself and deny the person she is.

Kaoruko further states that she will always love Subaru until the day she stops thinking less of herself. In an internal monologue, Subaru realizes that Kaoruko has always been like this. With that, she now knows what she must do. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6 shows Subaru Hoshina tightly hugging her friend and asking her what she wants to do about Rintaro.

Subaru learns about Kaoruko's true feelings for Rintaro (Image via CloverWorks)

Kaoruko tells Subaru that she still wants to see Rintaro. At this moment, Subaru asks Kaoruko if she likes Rintaro. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6 shows Kaoruko Waguri confessing that she loves Rintaro, moments before saying she "likes him." Just then, Subaru informs her friend that Rintaro has also told her he won't stop seeing Kaoruko.

Subaru Hoshina finally comes to terms with her actions. While she still cannot like herself yet, she hopes that one day she can embrace the self that Kaoruko loves. Til then, she wants to be able to hold her head high and walk by her friend's side.

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The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6: Subaru and Rintaro's second meeting

Rintaro, as seen in the episode (Image via CloverWorks)

As Subaru and Kaoruko are about to leave the park, the latter receives a text from Rintaro, asking if they can talk. Although it wasn't so easy for Rintaro to send the text, he thinks he can fix the situation only by talking to Subaru once more. At this moment, in The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6, Kaoruko Waguri calls Rintaro and asks him what he wants to talk about.

Rintaro says he wants to discuss matters with Subaru. Kaoruko merrily laughs and reveals that Subaru is with her. Just then, Subaru responds from the other side and asks Rintaro to meet her the next day. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6 then shows the second meeting between Rintaro and Subaru.

Rintaro and Subaru (Image via CloverWorks)

This time, Rintaro bluntly asks Subaru if he could keep seeing Kaoruko. Subaru remarks that he doesn't have to ask in such a way, as she isn't Kaoruko's mother. Furthermore, Rintaro asks Subaru what he must do to keep meeting Kaoruko, without him becoming a nuisance.

Although Rintaro Tsumugi is aware of the relationship between Chidori and Kikyo schools, he still wants to see Kaoruko. Meanwhile, Subaru Hoshina cannot believe Rintaro isn't mad at her. Rather, the boy desperately seeks a solution from the very person who was against the idea of him meeting with her friend.

The boy from the cafe (Image via CloverWorks)

According to The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6, Rintaro Tsumugi knows that Subaru was only looking out for her friend and was being kind. The moment Rintaro echoes the same sentiments as Kaoruko, everything becomes clear to Subaru. Rintaro further asks Subaru what he must do to put her at ease, as he cannot ignore the people whom Kaoruko truly treasures.

With that, the narrative for The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6 delves into Subaru's monologue, where she realizes that the person Kaoruko fell in love with is way too kind for his own good. Subaru thinks she is an idiot for treating such a kind person the way she did.

Subaru Hoshina, as seen in The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6 (Image via CloverWorks)

She finally smiles at the thought of Kaoruko finding someone as kind as her. Just then, Subaru tells Rintaro that Kaoruko knows about their previous conversation, and it's fine for them to meet far away from their schools. Just then, the boy from the cafe runs into the duo and says they seem like friends now.

Although they aren't friends yet, Subaru asks Rintaro if he would like to become her friend one day. Undoubtedly, Rintaro becomes shocked by such a question, and wonders if something has happened since they last met. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6 ends with Subaru telling Rintaro it's a secret.

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Conclusion

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity episode 6 was a major installment, focusing on Subaru Hoshina's development as a character. She was able to see the errors of her ways and be closer to embracing herself. The episode also revealed Kaoruko's actual feelings for Rintaro. Overall, the installment had everything a fan would have wanted.

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