The first
season of Kaoru Hana it concluded with 13 episodes that showed the
mutual confession between Rintaro and Kaoruko,
consolidating the beginning of their relationship. With this closure, many fans
are now wondering where to continue the story in the manga.
In which
chapter to follow Kaoru Hana after the anime?
The anime
spanned from the chapter 1 to 39 from the original manga. The
final episode, corresponding to chapter 39, shows a Kaoruko confessing
her feelings to Rintaro, thus closing the first part of the story with
a key point in its romantic development.
Therefore,
if you want to follow the plot after the anime, you should start reading from
the chapter 40. From there, the manga continues to explore how the
relationship between the protagonists evolves.
A
closure and a new beginning
The ending
of the anime functioned as a natural conclusion to the first stage of the
story, but also as an opening to new conflicts and developments. For those who
enjoy the slow and emotional rhythm of Kaoru Hana, the manga offers
the best way to continue accompanying Rintaro and Kaoruko.