薫る花は凛と咲く

Rintaro Tsumugi, a tall and intimidating high schooler from the rough-and-tumble Chidori High, feels out of place in his delinquent-filled school, yearning for a quieter life helping at his family's bakery. Kaoruko Waguri, a refined and sweet-natured girl from the prestigious Kikyo Girls' Academy, loves pastries and finds solace in Rintaro's family's shop. Despite their schools' bitter rivalry, a chance meeting over sweets sparks an unexpected connection. As Rintaro and Kaoruko navigate the prejudices of their peers and the pressures of their opposing worlds, they discover the courage to be themselves and the beauty of understanding. (Unreviewed summary by Grok 2)