The main characters in 'How to Do the Flowers' are a delightful mix of personalities that make the story so engaging. First, there's Mei, the protagonist, a determined but slightly clumsy florist who's trying to revive her family's struggling flower shop. Her journey is heartwarming because she's not just battling financial woes but also her own self-doubt. Then there's Haru, her childhood friend and the laid-back delivery guy who always shows up with a snack and a joke when Mei's stressed. Their dynamic is sweet and feels incredibly real—like two people who’ve known each other forever but are tip-toeing around deeper feelings.
Another standout is Grandma Fumi, Mei’s sharp-tongued but deeply caring grandmother, who secretly slips her old florist tricks despite pretending to be retired. And let’s not forget Akira, the rival florist with a flashy shop downtown. At first, he comes off as arrogant, but there’s this one scene where he helps Mei during a delivery crisis, and you realize he’s just as passionate about flowers as she is. The way their rivalry softens into mutual respect is one of my favorite arcs in the story.