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To my dearest wife.

It's already been a week since you went back to your parents' home.

How are you doing?

As for me,

things are starting off smoothly at the new school.

-My class had a truant kid… -You can't prank people like this!

But thanks to my efforts,

he finally started coming to class the other day.

Forgive yourself, Kenta.

The only one who can forgive you

is you.

I was thinking about a nickname for myself.

Ken-Ken. So call me that!

If things keep going like this, my feedback scores will keep going up,

and I will for sure get a bonus.

No need to worry anymore, you can come back home now.

"Please."

Please!

All right, I've got this.

She replied.

SO, DID YOU FIND OUT WHAT BEING A GREAT TEACHER MEANS?

Oh, that…

NOT YET, SORRY…

I SEE

Good morning.

-Good morning. -Huh?

What?

Huh? Oh, good morning?

Good morning.

Good morning.

Hey, is there something on my face?

-No. -Then, did something happen?

I figured, sooner or later, it would turn out like this.

What do you mean by that?

Mr. Onizuka, fight on, don't give up!

But what on earth is going on?

Jeez.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Ms. Kashiwabara, do you know anything?

Everyone is looking at me like they feel sorry for me.

What? Haven't you looked at your tablet?

No, I forgot to take it home yesterday.

What? No way!

This is strange!

With Kenta Katayama back, our class became a perfect number, so why?

Maybe you were getting cocky, and the other students got annoyed.

Was I getting cocky?

Yes, quite a bit.

Then you should have told me!

I'm sorry, you looked so happy that I thought it would be bad to ruin it.

Mr. Onizuka.

Come.

What on earth do you intend to do?

Out of 28 students in Class 1-B,

27 have given you a low rating.

Just for reference, what's their reason for the low rating?

Even though it's in the school rules,

you don't address students with honorifics.

Well, I thought we could get closer that way.

On top of that, you forced students to make up nicknames.

No, I only suggested using nicknames.

You also told them to eat mystery hotpots, do tests of courage,

and run towards the sunset?

It's like, "Let's enjoy our youth!" We all did those things back then, no?

Right, Ryunosuke?

You kind of forced us to do them, Mr. Onizuka.

Do you seriously think that?

But I was going to say, it ended up being fun.

-Seriously? -Anyway…

It's unheard of for a teacher's rating to drop this quickly

ever since the feedback system started.

At this rate, we'll have no choice but to have you quit.

Right, Principal?

Huh? Well, I suppose so.

Wait a minute, please.

I think I did a decent job.

I promise I'll raise my ratings and reach the top!

In that case,

if by next week you can't get even one more good rating, you must quit.

Right, Principal?

Well, I suppose so.

W-Wait, are you serious? Give me a break!

Isn't that a bit too harsh?

Mr. Onizuka hasn't been at our school for very long.

-What are you talking about? -Hey!

You share the responsibility for hiring such a problematic teacher, Mr. Miyazawa!

No, but…

Besides, school issues

are to be left to the judgment of myself and the Principal.

Isn't that what your company agreed to?

-You're exactly right. -Yes.

-Hey. -Wait.

Please don't fire me. Implants cost a lot of money…

And my wife is leaving me…

I don't give a damn about your personal matters!

It hurts! My tooth aches again!

But seriously, those kids…

Instead of writing things on this, just tell me directly.

By not drawing a line in the sand,

we are allowing kids these days to walk all over us.

If you say that, you'll be out of here in no time.

What am I supposed to do then?

Just do what you want to do, Mr. Onizuka.

There you go again, abandoning people like that.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Today, there is something I want to clear up with all of you.

It seems there was some misunderstanding.

When I said let's use nicknames, I just meant you could, if you wanted to.

Okay?

Just like Ms. Ayano said the other day,

nicknames carry the risk of leading to bullying,

and students who wish to be addressed with honorifics may also do that, so…

-Flexibility. -That's right!

As you get older, words fail you.

Anyway, if things stay like this, my wife is going to get mad at me.

So if I could somehow get a good rating…

You're quite laid-back, for an ex-bike gang member.

You look so cool, yet you're scared of your wife.

That's why…

I'll work hard for your sake.

So if there's anything I can do, just let me know.

Even if it's something embarrassing that you can't tell others, I'll do it.

Is that true?

Is there something you want to request, Ms. Ayano?

Never mind. If anything happens, I'll just consult the AI.

-What? -'Preciate it!

'Preciate?

I appreciate the thought, but no thanks.

You kids, always treating people like…

Um, Ms. Kashiwabara, please say something.

Please don't pass it off to me.

Don't say that, you're the assistant teacher!

For now, you better wrap this up quick, or homeroom will end.

-Well… -Onicchi.

Please do something.

Please.

What are you doing, Onicchi?

How pathetic.

Calling me that doesn't change anything…

Jeez.

Maybe I'll put in a low rating too.

Hey, don't do that, Ken-Ken.

I knew you'd be here.

Leave me alone, Ryunosuke.

At this rate, it looks like I'm going to get low ratings from all 28 students.

Stop saying such pathetic things.

Look at this.

What?

What's this?

Since your rating dropped so suddenly, I looked into it.

It seems like after someone in Class 1-B typed this in,

the low ratings spread.

What?

When the previous teacher quit, something similar happened, so I was curious.

-Then should we find this culprit? -What?

I think if you do that, it'll only get you more resentment.

Then what do I do?

For now, why don't you just try to raise your rating?

How?

Well, about that…

Why not try asking other teachers?

You might find some good ideas.

So this "that" is talking about the sentence from here to here.

I get it now!

Thank you very much.

Ms. Koizumi.

You were called a "Great Teacher" just now.

Why is that? Please tell me your secret.

What?

Well…

I'm just "going my way," but the other day, a student in my class

told me that compared to other teachers, my class is super fun!

And that they feel lucky they have me as a homeroom teacher.

And you know, the other day…

A student asked,

"Miss, did you use to be a model?"

-Is what I told them! -That's amazing.

I wasn't a model.

She's just bragging. Not helpful at all.

Mr. Abe. Why are you so popular?

On closer look, you are quite handsome, actually.

I utilize ICT and emphasize active learning where students participate

in a proactive way, to draw out their abilities, interests, and concerns.

In the coming era, interactive learning

that uses tablets, like at our school, and two-way learning will be mainstr--

Are you listening?

Yes.

Lately, maybe because of my age, I haven't been able to sleep.

Mr. Yamamura.

It's Murayama.

Sorry, Mr. Murayama.

What is it?

Um, well…

Actually, nevermind.

Found anything helpful?

Not at all.

Ms. Kashiwabara, what would you do if you got a low rating?

-Nothing in particular. -Why?

I plan to leave this job someday, once I find a good company.

What?

I got into this school because I happen to have a teaching license.

I thought if things went well,

I might get recruited by the company that runs this place.

That is…

-What? You have a problem? -No…

I have a lot of things I want to say…

But right now my hands are full with my own problems, so let's leave it.

It's no use.

I can't find a breakthrough at all.

What's wrong, Ms. Yuu?

Teacher.

Yes?

If you listen to my request, I'll give you a good rating.

Really?

You'll really do it, no matter how embarrassing, right?

Of course.

So what is it?

I want to start a Precision Drill Team!

Oh!

Okay, I see.

Have you not heard of them?

Of course I have!

The loser is forced to do something unpleasant, right?

That's a penalty drill!

This is a Drill Team.

Oh, I see.

I did this at some school a long time ago.

Then you understand, right?

Drill Teams can express a sense of solidarity,

and they don't require any real skills, anyone can do it.

Sounds good. Do it. I'll be the advisor.

Could you not make it sound so easy?

Why?

I don't think anyone in our school would do it with me,

and people would just say it's a hassle.

No way.

Way! Back in middle school, people told me that, so I gave up.

What do you want me to do?

During homeroom, could you say,

"Hey, everyone, Drill Teams look fun, so why don't you make one?"

Just make the suggestion.

Of course, nobody will raise their hand, so you'll force me to do it.

You'll say, "You be the team leader!"

And I'll say, "What? No way! I can't do it!"

Basically, like I don't want to do it.

You want me to put on an act?

It'll be fine!

After that, I'll be like, "I was doing it reluctantly,

but it's actually pretty fun," and draw people in that way.

No, that's weird.

You're the one who wants to do it, right?

What?

Fine then.

All right! I'll do it!

Okay.

CLASS 1-B

Today…

I…

I mean, I have a proposal for you all.

How do you use this?

The screen?

Yes.

-Like this. -Oh, I see.

Well…

How do I play this video…

Press here.

Thanks.

This is… a Drill Team.

We know.

Is that so?

-I've seen videos of them. -Me too.

Okay, then this will be quick.

It looks incredibly fun, so I thought it would be great if we made a team.

Is there anyone who wants to do it?

Yes?

Can't be helped then.

I'm going to decide the team leader myself!

Who would be a good candidate?

I'll do it.

Huh? Ken-Ken?

-You want to do it? -Yeah. It looks fun.

Look, isn't that great? Ken-Ken is in!

What?

Why are you telling me that? I don't get it at all!

No, sorry, I'm sorry. I thought you might like it too.

You can't do it alone, right? Why not join Ken-Ken?

No, wait a minute. This is such a pain.

Seriously, I can't believe it.

So, how did I do?

Mr. Onizuka, your acting is way too bad.

I was so scared I would get exposed.

Sorry.

So you'll give me a high rating, right?

What are you talking about? There's still more to do.

What? Why?

If the school doesn't approve it, we can't form a team.

You have to convince the Principal and the Vice Principal.

What? I have to do that too?

Of course. You're the advisor, after all.

Okay.

I see. So that's how it is.

You startled me. What do you want?

I thought his acting smelled a bit fishy.

And if I remember correctly,

back in middle school, you said you liked Drill Teams.

Don't talk like you know me!

You barely even came to school back then anyway.

Don't worry. I won't tell anyone.

But shouldn't we practice soon?

All right, for now, first is how to walk in the march.

Wait, what are you doing?

Your hands shouldn't match your strides.

I know that.

Come on, puff out your chest. Swing your arms wide.

Okay!

And keep a smile on your face.

You've synced your hands and feet again.

Why is your sense of rhythm so bad?

Shut up.

It's because you suck at teaching. Show me the video.

Here.

Oh, I see. Something like this, right?

Hey.

What?

Why did you feel like coming to school?

Onicchi said he'd be sad if I died.

I would be sad.

Besides, Onicchi is just really warm.

I thought,

maybe this is a person I can trust.

PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE

So that's the situation, I hope you can approve the Drill Team.

By the way, he is the team leader…

Impossible. Declined.

Why?

Let me ask you instead,

this is neither gymnastics nor dancing, and it is so easy that anyone can do it.

So why do we have to do it at all, right, Principal?

-No, but… -What are you talking about?

Isn't it fun because anyone can do it?

If you want to move that much, join the Dance Club.

I did join right after entering our school.

But they made fun of me.

They said I was too incompetent.

But I want people who aren't good at dancing

to also know the joy of cooperating and coming together as one.

Even if you say that… Right, Principal?

I don't even know who your team leader is.

How about…

we have them gather team members first?

There is a rule that a club must have at least five members.

PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE

Hey!

Now we just have to gather five people in total.

Then, please do.

What?

I have to do that too?

What?

Do you want your good feedback?

I want it.

Won't you join the Drill Team?

Try it, it's incredibly fun. Anyone can do it easily.

Please, the Drill Team.

The Drill Team.

You're working hard, Onicchi.

But man, that's messy handwriting.

What's this drawing?

Don't say that, help me out. This is even tougher than that tissue-distributing job!

Come on. Shouting "Drill Team" here won't get anyone interested.

Then what am I supposed to do?

Promote it.

What?

Everyone, won't you do drills with us?

It helps with dieting too. It's the best!

Wait, what is that?

Those two aren't synchronized at all.

Weirdos.

Ms. Ito, are you really joining them?

I guess I can't do it, after all. It's such a pain.

Yuu, just quit already.

Just quit.

-You can't do it. -Totally!

Yeah, you're right.

I'm leaving now.

-Hey! -It's really fun, you know.

Ms. Kashiwabara, help us out!

I'm sorry. My policy is to not get involved with club activities.

Why is that?

Guiding club activities is nothing but a burden for teachers,

and we have to come in after school and on days off too.

More and more schools are hiring outside advisors.

Well, that may be true, but…

Besides…

Many students see club activities as nothing but a distraction.

What's important is exams and the future.

What? Is that true?

Also, this may be none of my business, but…

This shows favoritism, so you should stop it.

I'm sorry.

What do you mean?

It seems like I can't help you any further.

What's that? You said you'd do anything!

You're the one who wanted to start the team.

Why don't you try telling the class, honestly?

You understand, don't you?

With the atmosphere in class, there's no way I can say it.

Come here for a second.

What?

Wait, what on earth are you doing?

Come on. Let go of me!

That guy is working hard every single day.

He wants to get better quickly

and perform together with you, Yuu.

Damn it!

You're the leader of the Drill Team, aren't you?

What good is a leader who is ashamed of what they want to do?

A person like that can never inspire people.

Hey, Ken-Ken! Working hard, huh?

-Oh, Onicchi. -Okay, let's do this.

-Let's go. -All right.

-One, two. -One, two… Huh?

You're as bad as always, Onicchi.

Shut up, I'm better than you.

Ready, go.

One, two.

CLASS 1-B

Where should we eat?

In the lounge?

Everyone!

Could you listen to me for a moment?

Actually…

It's about the Drill Team.

I was the one who really wanted to do it.

But I didn't have the courage to tell everyone about making one,

so I asked Mr. Onizuka to put on that bad act.

So…

Why do you want to form a team so badly, anyway?

I…

When I was in middle school, I didn't do any club activities,

and couldn't make any friends at all.

But one girl…

She invited me to try it with her.

At first, I thought it was super lame,

but when I tried it, it was so much fun,

and for the first time in my life, I made a best friend.

I was so happy.

That's why we promised when we went to high school, we would try to make a team.

But we went to different schools.

I couldn't be with her anymore…

I thought, maybe I should give up.

But then I heard my best friend started a team at her high school,

and I figured I couldn't lose.

It's embarrassing, but…

My dream is to form a team with everyone in this class.

If there's anyone who wants some friends,

like me back in middle school…

Won't you do it with me?

Please.

Are you done?

What?

Sorry, I'm starving.

If I don't hurry, the melon bread will sell out.

I'm sorry.

I want to help, but I've got no time because of cram school.

-Yeah. -But I'll cheer you on. Good luck.

Thank you.

Won't you join the Drill Team?

LOOKING FOR DRILL TEAM MEMBERS!

Don't worry about it. I'm sure someone will do it with us.

Do you think so?

We even have this gorgeous signboard I made.

LOOKING FOR MEMBERS

So weird.

DRILL TEAM

You see…

I realized something when I joined the Dance Club.

It's impossible for me to dance like that.

But I like moving my body.

And it's not like I'm good at other things,

like studying or music…

Won't you join the Drill Team?

-Please. -Please.

-Won't you join the Drill Team? -Join us!

Won't you join the Drill Team?

Thank you very much.

The Drill Team, huh?

Looks kind of good. Maybe I'll join.

Really?

But can guys like us do it?

It's fine. It's easy.

Then, will you give us a lesson?

Yes.

Then, shall we give it a try?

-I'll turn on the music. -Sorry, not you.

What?

We want to be taught by her.

But it's better if everyone does it together--

If you don't want to, we can quit.

Fine.

Then, we'll start with the basic way of walking.

Chest out, big arm movements, and a smile on your face.

Like this?

Yes.

-Yay! -There we go!

We just spin around like this, right?

That's true, but…

Sorry, please stop!

-Why? -I'm telling you, stop!

-Hey! -Got you!

Stop it!

Oh!

Looks like things are heating up.

Let me…

join too!

What?

Hey! Let go!

Ken-Ken!

-Okay! -Ouch…

-Let go! Hey! -That hurts!

Why? Isn't this fun?

Whoa!

-It hurts… -Let me tell you.

If you pull any weird tricks on my students…

I'll make you do drills all night long!

-Let go! -Please let go!

Run along.

Are you okay, Yuu?

I'm quitting.

What?

The Drill Team?

This school.

What?

I'm going to take a year off,

take the exam for the school my best friend went to, and join the club there.

Wait! Are you serious?

I shouldn't have come to a school like this!

What are you going to do, Onicchi?

Well…

I'm not sure.

Things took quite a left turn.

STAFF ROOM

"Are you okay?

Yuu."

"Come to school, I'll be waiting."

Yeah.

Good morning.

Good morning.

I heard Ms. Ito Yuu is withdrawing from our school.

No…

That's just what she's saying, there's no way her parents will accept it.

It seems they did accept it.

What? No way?

Mr. Onizuka.

Look at this.

Seriously?

In the end, your class lost one student.

You failed to get a good rating. So I guess you're fired now.

Don't say things like that.

Try to persuade Yuu to not quit our school!

Unfortunately,

we can't interfere with what the student and guardian have decided.

Right, Principal?

Well, that's true.

Let's go.

What's up with that?

Honestly, parents these days are too soft on their kids, aren't they?

Mr. Onizuka, you were unlucky.

But I'm sure you will find a good school somewhere.

No, everyone,

aren't you just pretending to be sad while actually rejoicing?

Could you stop talking like I'm going to quit?

Why is it that no matter where I go, my career is always on a tightrope?

ITO

Yes?

I am Eikichi Onizuka, Ms. Yuu's homeroom teacher.

Yes?

Are you Ms. Yuu's mother?

Yes.

Could we talk for a moment?

Go ahead.

Please speak from where you are.

Seriously, you're not going to let me in?

About your daughter's withdrawal from school, can't you reconsider?

Can't you try to persuade her too, as her mother?

I did try.

What?

But once she decides on something, she won't listen, that girl.

Don't say that, please, I beg of you.

She already got into our school, so wasting a year would be a shame.

Don't you think so too?

Ma'am?

Are you saying I'm the one to blame?

No, that's not what I'm…

Didn't things turn out this way because there's a problem with your school?

My daughter told me a strange guy became her homeroom teacher.

This incident is your fault, isn't it?

If so, I'll go protest at the school.

Because of you, my daughter has a deep wound in her heart…

Oh, enough.

I have a dentist appointment, so excuse me.

So,

it is very regrettable, but due to personal circumstances, Ms. Yuu Ito

will be leaving our school…

Hey, Yuu.

I can't accept this.

I want us to create a Drill Team together,

and I haven't even decided your nickname yet.

Could you please reconsider?

Everyone, try to stop her too!

You're in the same class, separating like this is just too sad.

Our class has 28 people,

and it's a perfect number!

Even if you say that…

She's the one who made the decision, right?

I mean, this isn't an act too, is it?

-What are you saying? No way… -Everyone.

It was only a short time, but thank you for everything.

Yuu!

Yuu!

Is this really okay with you?

Oh, leave me alone.

Ms. Kashiwabara, you say something too.

Ms. Ito.

Take care of yourself.

Aren't you going to stop her?

If she doesn't want to be at our school, quitting is her choice.

And at the next school she goes to, she won't meet anyone like you, Mr. Onizuka.

-What? -Yes!

It's your fault, Mr. Onizuka.

Because you said you'd do whatever you can for me.

Right.

I see. Just quit! Quit already!

What?

You're always trying to run away. What's with that?

From now on, whenever you're in trouble, will you just get people to bail you out?

Is it really fun doing things like that?

Tell me, then.

How will you get good ratings from everyone?

Well, about that…

You can't answer, can you?

Because you haven't been able to get any yourself.

Therefore, there's no choice but to reset!

I don't want them to hate me more, and I don't want to be made fun of either.

What is it?

I was wondering why you got so mad. You even yelled, "Just quit!"

I thought if I said that…

She would get angry and not quit.

Ms. Kashiwabara, why didn't you stop her?

I'm sorry. But she reminded me of me.

What?

May of the first year of high school

is when you feel anxious about whether you can get along well in a new environment.

And when I couldn't fit in with everyone,

I also thought countless times that I wanted to reset and start over.

SEISHIN HIGH SCHOOL

Don't mess around, Yuukichi!

The Drill Team is the first team

I joined throughout middle and high school.

Because through it, even someone like me can interact with people,

so when you suggested doing a Drill Team, I thought you were seriously amazing.

So what is this?

Tell you what, even if you go to another school,

I'm going to keep up the Drill Team.

I'll be the leader and gather five people…

No, I'll make it the biggest team in school!

Chest out, swing your hands and feet wide, a smile on your face.

Yuu!

Now that I've reached this age,

I have a ton of things I want to reset too,

but I can't just erase what I've done.

Even if you fail, even if you regret it, you just have to keep going.

I mean,

don't try to reset the hard work you put in so far.

Even if it was embarrassing, how can you hate yourself

when you worked so desperately hard?

Ms. Kashiwabara, won't you join us too?

I'll pass.

It's fine. Even if you're bad at it, I'll teach you.

Hey…

Let's do the Hero pose.

Hero pose! Sleep pose! Hero pose!

Ms. Kashiwabara, you're super good!

This kind of stuff is easy.

Hero pose! Sleep pose!

Can I join too?

Oh, Ryunosuke! Come here!

Hero pose! Sleep pose!

Turn around!

Onicchi, what are you doing?

-Masaru, you get in here too, come on. -What?

It's more fun with a large group.

-What are you doing? -Just come on!

I'm on a delivery right now.

-Turn around! -Turn?

Turn? Is this some kind of penalty?

Yuu, come on.

You too.

Ken-Ken!

Hero pose! Sleep pose!

Mr. Onizuka, I'm sorry.

I'm begging you.

Don't say you're quitting anymore.

Hero pose!

Sorry, Kenta.

It's fine, Yuukichi.

Hey, what's with that nickname?

That's how I see you. It sounds cheerful and similar to Onicchi.

Yuukichi and Eikichi, huh?

Hang on… Stop it!

I don't get it.

Eikichi, I have to make my delivery…

Oh!

That shocked me. What's the matter, Ms. Kashiwabara?

Sorry to rain on your parade, but…

once a withdrawal notice is submitted, you can't return to school anymore.

What? No way!

What should I do?

Well…

No worries, you are okay.

Why?

Because I haven't reported to my boss yet.

I was holding on to it.

You're the man, Ryunosuke!

All right.

Come on, Yuu!

Hero pose! Sleep pose!

Hero pose! Sleep pose! Stretch!

Everyone,

I'm sorry for causing such a fuss.

If possible, could you let me be your classmate once again?

Please.

From now on, no matter how much I'm made fun of,

I'll work hard so that the Drill Team will be recognized.

One more thing,

Ken-Ken gave me a nickname.

Yuukichi. So call me that, please.

Mr. Nakamaru.

Look at this.

I got one more good rating!

Can you read it? Need glasses?

Shut up!

As per our promise, don't fire me, okay?

Shut up. Go over there.

If possible, I'd like a bonus too. My wife would be happy.

Let go.

Oh, right.

Everyone.

I've made you worry,

but I, Eikichi Onizuka, will keep believing in myself

and raise my rating higher and higher,

so look forward to it!

CLASS 1-B

Hey, I was thinking it might be cool to do this.

Oh, that's good. Feels so original!

Yes!

Oh…

"Let's act as if Onizuka doesn't exist."

I've been wondering about this for a while…

Who is the one doing this?

Who knows.

All right, I'm starting the class. Come on, everyone. Take your seats.

Everyone, let's have another great school day!

Operation Confession is a go!

Being glared at is creeping her out.

You like her, right?

The only thing you need is courage.

It's problematic for a teacher to meddle in student romances!

I won't forgive anyone who makes fun of his feelings and hurts him.

Why haven't you gotten it through your head yet?

Everything you say and do is problematic in this era!

Stop it!

-It's so cold! -Stop it!

Don't spray me!

I really loved her.

Ayumu, stop! Don't do anything stupid!

It's because he wants to save everyone in the world!

Subtitle translation by: Nix S.