Volume 24 of the wildly popular manga *Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity* by Mika Mi Saka, currently serialized in *Magazine Pocket* (Kodansha), will go on sale on September 9, 2026.

[Update] August 19, 2026: Information on Volume 24 of “The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity” has been added.

Synopsis of Volume 24 of “Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity” by Sakami Mika

The secret past of Teacher Toki has been revealed.
His regret and self-reproach over failing to protect his former student, Matsukasa, were the reasons behind the deep rift between Kikyo and Chidori.
However, Rintaro and the others’ sincere feelings move the hearts of the teachers at both schools.

“I hope this will become the foundation for a new relationship between Chidori and Kikyo.”

A “breach” has opened in the closed history between the two schools.
Signs of a new exchange begin to sprout—.

Amidst this, Kaoruko and the other Kikyo students also visit Ms. Toki.
Their conversation isn’t about settling the past, but about envisioning the future. Ms. Toki smiles gently at the students’ growth.
It seems she has something she wants to discuss with Kaoruko alone—

When is Volume 24 of Mika Mi Saka’s “The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity” coming out?

Volume 24 of “The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity,” a vibrant school story woven by two people who are “close yet distant,” will be released on Wednesday, September 9, 2026!

Saka Mikami, “Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity”: Synopsis (Recap) of the Previous Volume, Vol. 23

With their romantic relationship having been discovered by Kikyo’s teacher, Mr. Toki, Rintaro and the others find themselves in a situation where it’s difficult to meet. However, thanks to Mr. Tsukada’s mediation, they arrange to have a direct discussion that includes Kikyo’s principal.
“Kaoruko is important to me.” As Rintaro sincerely and straightforwardly conveys his feelings, Mr. Toki begins to reveal his own hidden emotions.
Embedded in those memories is the major incident (trauma) that led to the rift between Chidori and Kikyo—.

Introduction to Saka Mikami’s “The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity”

In a certain place, there are two high schools located right next to each other.
Chidori High School, a low-ranking boys’ school full of idiots, and Kikyo Girls’ High School, a prestigious school for young ladies.
Rintaro Tsumugi and Kaoruko Waguri, students at these schools, meet…

A vibrant school story of youth, woven by two people who are “close yet far apart”!!

Saka Mikami’s “Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity,” Volume 24, on sale September 9!

“Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity” Manga Product Information

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