Kaoruko Waguri is the eldest daughter of the Waguri family and serves as the main heroine in The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity. Warm, sincere, and always smiling, Kaoruko is a ray of light who encourages her friends and brings comfort to everyone around her. Though she attends the prestigious Kikyo Girls’ Academy as a top scholarship student, she comes from a modest background and balances her relentless studies with shifts at her family’s eatery to help make ends meet—and to fund her beloved cake indulgence. Kaoruko’s indomitable spirit, charming presence, and unwavering kindness earn her admiration from peers and readers alike.