'The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity' Newly Drawn Illustration Commemorating Rintarō Tsumugi's Birthday Garners Major Response: "Congratulations, Rintarō!" Celebratory Messages Pour In

On January 28th, the official X account for 'The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity' unveiled a birthday illustration of Rintarō Tsumugi by the original creator Saka Mikami, generating significant buzz among fans.

The released image prominently features Rintarō with a gentle expression while resting his chin on his hand. On the shoulder of Rintarō in his gakuran uniform, a chibi-style deformed "Chibi Rintarō" is also depicted sitting adorably, creating a single illustration where the cool atmosphere of the character himself coexists with the charming mini character. The illustration is also accompanied by handwritten text reading "HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Rintaro 2026.1.28," resulting in a finish overflowing with a special feeling.

In response to this post, fans flooded the comments with celebratory messages such as "Congratulations, Rintarō!" and "Happy Birthday, Rintarō Tsumugi-kun." Additionally, praise for the illustration poured in with comments like "The visual is so amazing I'm dying" and "Chibi Rintarō is so cute," along with remarks touching on his relationship with the heroine Kaoruko Waguri, such as "Please continue to be wonderful and lovey-dovey with Waguri-san."

'The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity' is a manga currently serialized on Magazine Pocket, the official app of Weekly Shonen Magazine. It is a vivid youth-filled school story woven by Rintarō Tsumugi, a pure-hearted boy attending an all-boys school full of idiots, and Kaoruko Waguri, a straightforward girl attending a prestigious young ladies' school. The TV anime version that began airing in July 2025 has garnered attention for its delicate animation produced by CloverWorks.

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