"The newly-drawn Kaoruko-chan is so cute" — Praise and gratitude from home and abroad for the Taiwan signing event exclusive illustration from "The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity"

Manga artist Saka Mikami updated their X account on April 9th. Along with a report on the signing event held in Taiwan, they released an illustration of Waaguri Kaoruko from "The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity" that is exclusive to Taiwan, which has become a hot topic.

Mikami expressed their gratitude, writing "The signing event in Taiwan was so much fun getting to talk with everyone! Thank you so much for all the souvenirs and letters!" and posted an image.

The released image depicts Kaoruko wearing something resembling a red crochet bonnet with strings decorated with scattered red flower ornaments. Her black hair with pink-dyed tips and loose waves, along with her gentle smile as she places her right hand beside her cheek, leaves a strong impression. The image also includes handwritten messages and a signature that read "2026.4.3~4.4," "Taiwan Signing Event," "Thank you very much!," and "Taiwan exclusive illustration → I'm happy it was well-received!"

In response to the release of this Taiwan-exclusive illustration, fans from both domestic and international audiences have shared various reactions such as "Thank you for coming to Taiwan!", "The newly-drawn Kaoruko-chan is so cute," "Thank you so much for the wonderful signing event!", and "I hope you'll come to Spain too."

"The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity" is a manga by Saka Mikami. It depicts the story of Tsumugi Rintarou, a tough-looking but kind-hearted boy who attends Chidori High School, a low-tier all-boys school where delinquents gather, and Waguri Kaoruko, a modest yet strong-willed girl who attends the adjacent prestigious all-girls school Kikyou Girls' School, as they meet, are drawn to each other, and grow together, garnering high popularity among readers.