This story takes place in a particular town with two infamous schools in constant dispute: Chidori High, a boys' school predominantly attended by low-class students with damning grades, and its neighbor Kikyo Girls' High, with most of its female students coming from wealthy and prestigious families. One day, high school second-year Rintaro Tsumugi, a fierce-looking but gentle-minded student at Chidori, is helping at his family's patisserie when he encounters a female customer by the name of Kaoruko Waguri. Rintaro enjoys his time with Kaoruko, as she doesn't judge him for his appearance, but this blissful peace is quickly disturbed when Rintaro makes the discovery that Kaoruko is actually a student at Kikyo. This revelation marks the beginning of the two's strenuous tale, as they fight against the limitations placed upon them by their schools and surroundings in an attempt to find their own path!
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 薫る花は凛と咲く, Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku
Genres: Romance, School Life, Shounen, Comedy, Drama, Cooking, Delinquent
Top 10 Manga Like Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku [2022 List]
10. Kono Oto Tomare!
Since the graduation of the senior members of the club, Takezou ends up being the sole member of the "Koto" club. Now that the new school year has begun, Takezou will have to seek out new members into the club, or the club will become terminated. Out of nowhere, a new member barges into the near-abandoned club room, demanding to join the club. How will Takezou be able to keep his club alive and deal with this rascal of a new member?
Kono Oto Tomare! is currently publishing . It is also Known as: この音とまれ！, Stop This Sound!
9. Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu
Ichikawa Kyoutarou, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school’s social ladder, secretly believes he’s the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates’ peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro’s not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be…and it turns out Anna’s a bit odd herself!
Notes:
- Winner of the Tsugi ni Kuru Web Manga 2020 Award.
- Nominee for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award.
The Dangers in My Heart is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 僕の心のヤバイやつ, The Bad Part of My Heart, BokuYaba, 我心里危险的东西, 내 마음의 위험한 놈
8. Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet
Grigio Academy Boarding School. The students that attend this school come from two countries, and reside in their own dormitories. Inazuka and Persia are leaders of rival dorms, but in secret they love each other. Now, they have to keep their relationship a secret from their dorm mates or else bad things will happen to them.
Boarding School Juliet is finished and has 16 Volumes and 119 Chapters. It is also Known as: 寄宿学校のジュリエット, Kishukugakkou no Juliet
7. Ore Monogatari!!
Takeo Goda is a GIANT guy with a GIANT heart.
Too bad the girls don’t want him!
Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate. But one day when he saves a girl named Yamato from a harasser on the train, his life suddenly takes an incredible turn!
Takeo can hardly believe it when he crosses paths with Yamato again, and he finds himself falling in love with her… But with handsome Sunakawa around, does Takeo even stand a chance?
Note: Shueisha released its 14th volume on April 24th, 2024. This volume contains an extra chapter and the 2 chapter sequel "Ore Monogatari!! Yukiyama Mystery!? no Maki".
My Love Story!! is finished and has 14 Volumes and 56 Chapters. It is also Known as: 俺物語!!, Oremonogatari
6. Seihantai na Kimi to Boku
Suzuki, an energetic girl who can't help but follow the crowd, finds herself drawn to Tani, a quiet boy who can easily speak his mind. A story for anyone who wants to enjoy love! This down-to-earth, relatable rom-com is ready to pull at your heartstrings!
You and I are Polar Opposites is finished and has 8 Volumes and 65 Chapters. It is also Known as: 正反対な君と僕, You're the Opposite of Me, You and Me, On the Contrary
5. Fuufu Ijou, Koibito Miman.
Jirou, a third-year in high school, is forced to live with a gal named Akari under a course called the "Couple Practical." In order to be paired with their own romantic interests, they're going to act as a married couple...!?
More than a married couple, but not lovers. is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 夫婦以上、恋人未満。, More than a Couple, Less than Lovers.
4. Ao no Hako
Taiki Inomata is on the boys' badminton team at sports powerhouse Eimei Junior and Senior High. He's in love with basketball player Chinatsu Kano, the older girl he trains alongside every morning in the gym. One Spring day, their relationship takes a sharp turn ... And thus begins this brand-new series of love, sports and youth!
Blue Box is currently publishing . It is also Known as: アオのハコ, Ao no Hako
3. Nijiiro Days
Nijiiro Days follows the daily lives of four high school boys: the hopeless romantic Natsuki Hashiba, the sadist Keiichi Katakura, the playboy Tomoya Matsunaga, and the smart otaku Tsuyoshi Naoe. Even while constantly struggling in their studies, they spend their days goofing around and having romantic misadventures.
On Christmas Eve, however, Natsuki is dumped by his girlfriend. While crying alone, he receives a pack of tissues from a girl wearing a Santa Claus costume, and, in return, gives her the scarf originally meant for his ex-girlfriend. As the holidays end and Natsuki returns to school, he finds out that the girl is named Anna Kobayakawa—who luckily goes to the same school as him! Having fallen in love with Anna, Natsuki aims to get closer to her, despite his friends interfering with his plans.
Included one-shots:
Volume 1: Aru Toshi to Sorekara no Watashitachi
Volume 5: Shinbun-bu no Yoriko-kun
Rainbow Days is finished and has 16 Volumes and 80 Chapters. It is also Known as: 虹色デイズ, Aru Toshi to Sorekara no Watashitachi, Shinbun-bu no Yoriko-kun
2. Chorokute Kawaii Kimi ga Suki
Nana loves shoujo manga and enjoys the fictional more than real-life love. At least she's aware of her "naive" nature, as she gets flustered easily with any slight interaction with the opposite sex. But then her classmate, a delinquent named Sutaka, confesses his love to her...! Since then, her heart can't stop pounding with his straightforward words and actions...!
I love you my naive sweetheart! is currently publishing . It is also Known as: ちょろくてかわいい君が好き, Chorokute Kawaii Kimi ga Suki
