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JULY

To my dearest wife.

The blistering summer heat is here again.

How are you doing?

My life has just been… the worst.

At home, the AC broke down.

At school,

a student of mine tried to quit school to support his family.

I barely managed to stop him, and things settled down.

But then, soon after…

This time, another student…

Could you please change our class's homeroom teacher?

What?

No, wait, hold on, why?

The reason is…

I'll tell the principal and vice principal tomorrow. They're the ones who can decide.

Hey, wait! Itsuki!

No way!

You really won't join the Drill Team, Big Bro?

Sorry, I have my part-time job.

Oh, man! I thought we finally had five members

and could become an official club now!

Then you don't need to practice, just be a ghost member!

No way, cheating like that isn't cool.

Besides, I'm really not good at coordinated and group activities.

Then I'll coach you until you can do it!

What are you talking about? You suck the most!

Then I'll work your job for you!

Enough already, just shut up.

What? I can cover his shifts!

-They look happy as usual. -I can do it!

That's clearly because of Mr. Onizuka's influence.

Kotone, are you pro-Onizuka now?

Not really.

I'm neutral.

By the way, did you hear?

Itsuki told Onizuka yesterday that he wants another homeroom teacher.

Why?

And it seems he's talking to the Principal about it right now.

I brought it up with Mr. Onizuka during our meeting yesterday.

Mr. Onizuka, try to calm down a little.

Yeah, I know.

Still, why does our class keep having one problem after another?

Hang in there. I'm sure things will work out somehow.

Seriously… being a teacher really is a tough job.

You shouldn't say that yourself.

Ah!

What's wrong?

What a rare event.

My wife sent me a message.

Maybe it's good news!

YOUR MOTHER TOLD ME TO "HURRY ON HOME" DID YOU SAY SOMETHING TO MAKE ME LOOK BAD?

Oh…

No, not at all!

What?

I'M ONLY WAITING FOR YOU TO TELL ME WHAT BEING A "GREAT TEACHER" MEANS

Of course, I know that.

Mr. Onizuka!

Do you have a moment?

What did Itsuki say?

He says he has tons of reasons he wants you to step down as homeroom teacher.

What?

You push your Showa-era logic about youth and whatnot on them,

and force the entire class to use nicknames.

You lack class in everything you say and do,

and are completely incapable of intelligent conversation.

Hey, why are both of you nodding along?

On top of that,

despite talking about how "the class is united,"

you show blatant favoritism toward students who agree with you

and act overly friendly.

What are you saying? I never intended to…

A few days ago,

Itsuki saw you eating ramen with a student from your class!

He told us that!

We worked up a good sweat. Right, Wataru?

But… isn't this favoritism?

No, that was…

Because Ms. Kashiwabara got very hungry! Right?

Hey, hold on! I--

Anyway! The biggest problem is…

"Why must I be taught by someone dumber than me?"

-What? -Is what he said.

What?

That guy! He should say that to my face!

Wait, wait!

For the time being,

you are forbidden from talking to Itsuki Fukuda.

Why?

Itsuki's saying if he gets threatened, he'll transfer schools.

Then what on earth am I supposed to do?

-We'll-- -We'll consider our options from here.

We can't exactly ignore his opinion.

So you're actually going to listen to what he says?

-Itsuki-- -Itsuki is guaranteed to get into Tokyo U.

If he quits, it'll be a great loss for our school!

-You must know-- -Even you must know…

the number of graduates who get into good universities

is a major factor students use to judge our school!

Well, that might be true, but…

-So-- -So--

What?

Principal.

Um… May I speak?

Sure, go ahead.

So…

Until we reach a conclusion,

you are to refrain from making any unnecessary comments,

and leave all contact with the student to Ms. Kashiwabara!

-That is all! -Hold on a minute, Vice Principal!

You can take sick leave too, I don't mind.

No, too bad for you, I've lived so long without ever catching a cold.

CLASS 1-B

Term exams are coming up soon,

so please watch out for heatstroke and stay hydrated even while indoors.

All right, that's all for homeroom.

Miss!

What happened to my request?

What?

The Vice Principal said they'd reach a decision right away.

We're currently considering it, so no need to talk about it here.

Why not?

Wouldn't it be better if everyone knew that I asked to change homeroom teachers?

-What? -Really?

Wait, what's that about?

You're kidding, right?

We're busy enough as it is,

so I don't want to waste any time.

Hey, watch your mouth…

Mr. Onizuka.

Sorry.

Besides,

if I'm stuck with an incompetent teacher like him,

wouldn't it be more efficient to self-study with AI?

-I understand how you feel, but… -Ms. Kashiwabara!

Sorry.

But everyone has their own opinions.

Then…

-Why don't we decide democratically? -What?

If the majority of the class shares my opinion,

can we have Mr. Onizuka step down?

-Wait, you can't decide that-- -Why not?

There might be people who agree with Mr. Fukuda.

That's right.

Let's use this opportunity to confirm how everyone feels.

See? Is it okay to ignore their opinions?

Fine, fine! Let's do it!

Wait, Mr. Onizuka!

A majority vote sounds just fine by me!

If I lose,

I'll step down as homeroom teacher!

In return, if I win,

don't you ever say something like this again!

Itsuki.

You'll decide through a vote in tomorrow's homeroom?

-Why would you do something so reckless? -It's fine. I'll win for sure.

That's not the issue!

I told you not to do anything unnecessary until we reach a conclusion!

You say that,

but you adults take forever to decide, and when you do decide,

you just sweep it under the rug.

Don't talk like a kid! You're a grown man!

I just thought it'd be better to get things cleared up quickly.

Listen here.

If you lose,

Ms. Kashiwabara is taking over as homeroom teacher!

Oh, go right ahead! As you please…

Fine by me! I'm not even sure who the assistant is…

-Give me a break! -A man like you…

You idiot! Idiot!

SILNAVI JOB SEARCH

For now, maybe I'll try interviewing somewhere…

Must be tough, getting dragged into such a hassle.

I know you just want to work at your own pace.

What?

Yeah, exactly.

I've always felt that my educational philosophy aligns with yours,

so I understand how you feel.

Right.

Thank you.

How about…

we go out for a drink today?

I found a nice bar with great vibes that's been trending lately.

What?

I'm sorry, today I'm a bit…

Then, please let me know when you're not busy.

Oh, right…

Sorry, I need to go to the restroom.

Analyzing the current situation,

we might be at an overwhelming disadvantage right now.

What? What are we going to do?

First, we must show everyone what's good about Onicchi!

But how is he good, specifically?

Well, for example…

I can think of tons of bad things about him, though.

His mindset is analog and doesn't fit the current era at all.

Everything he does is childish, and he gets mad easily.

He tells lame jokes that aren't funny at all.

He seems totally isolated in the staff room too.

He's about to have his wife leave him, but he can't do anything about it.

Why do we even like Onicchi again?

If it's a majority vote, you'll win easily, Itsuki.

I suppose.

Then does this mean we're saying goodbye to Onizuka?

Still, it might be better not to drop our guard.

I think there are a few like me who could vote either way.

Then how about we run a campaign too?

What? Do we really have to do something that bothersome?

It's fine, don't worry.

I already know our next move.

What next move?

All right.

Sorry to interrupt your meal.

I'm Eikichi Onizuka, the homeroom teacher for Class 1-B!

If you all vote for me, I'll make sure you look real good in the reports!

Mr. Onizuka, that's bribery.

No, I'm just joking!

If you ever run into trouble, contact me anytime.

After all, I'm your homeroom teacher!

I'll respond to any request you have, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!

-Mr. Onizuka, that's also slightly risky. -Come on.

This is my election campaign! Right?

I'm not sure we can hold an election…

-Hey… -Right? Listen…

Mr. Abe.

I have a request.

VOTING BOX

All right, please cast your anonymous votes now.

Ms. Kashiwabara.

-Before this, may I say something? -What is it?

I'd like to prove, through a certain method, just how unfit

Mr. Onizuka is as our homeroom teacher.

A certain method?

I want to test Mr. Onizuka's ability

in a quiz-style format, against Mr. Abe from Class A.

What?

Wait a second!

It's just general knowledge questions any teacher should know.

Besides, if Mr. Onizuka wins, we can call off the majority vote.

Are you serious, Itsuki?

Yes.

First question.

In AI terminology, what does "singularity" mean?

What?

The turning point where AI surpasses human intelligence.

Correct.

Second question.

What is the sum of numbers from 1 to 100?

One plus two is three, three plus four is seven, so…

One plus 100 is 101,

two plus 99 is also 101, so this is just 101 multiplied by 50.

Therefore, the answer is 5050.

-Correct. -Amazing…

Is this really the time to be impressed?

I mean, Mr. Abe teaches Math, you know.

Then next is a history question.

Okay!

What year was the Kamakura Shogunate established?

That's easy.

1192!

But there's another year theorized to be the true one.

The year 1185.

-Correct. -There's a theory like that?

You teach Japanese history, don't you, Mr. Onizuka?

No, well, see,

I'm better at proverbs and things like that than dates! Let me ask…

Complete the famous saying by Guts Ishimatsu, going "a wise falcon…"

"A wise falcon hides its talons," right?

Wrong.

The answer is "a wise falcon has a big head."

Well, you know,

I'm trying to say that AI and all that is important,

but it's also important to accumulate daily trivia

that comes in handy in life!

Then,

one last question for Mr. Onizuka.

What?

Before coming to our school, it seems you were fired multiple times.

Why is that?

What? Well, that's because…

In this day and age, you don't get fired unless it's something really serious.

Like using violence, sexually harassing students,

theft or embezzlement…

I didn't want to quit,

but my education policy didn't really align with the school…

Well, it's a long story.

Besides, right now I feel like I'm on track to becoming a true Great Teacher!

So, you could say there's no need to worry!

It's a waste of time,

let's proceed with the vote.

VOTES TO DISMISS MR. ONIZUKA AS HOMEROOM TEACHER

Now, I will count the votes.

In favor.

IN FAVOR OF REPLACING MR. ONIZUKA

Opposed.

OPPOSED

In favor.

In favor.

Opposed.

Opposed.

In favor.

IN FAVOR

That is all. The results are…

14 in favor, 14 opposed. A tie.

How could that be?

All right! Since it's a tie…

I won't be replaced, right, Itsuki?

I understand.

Okay, then…

I will move to another class.

What?

If you won't step down, I have no other choice.

I'll go ask for a transfer.

Hey, wait a minute!

Let's enjoy our youth together! Come on, our class is a perfect number.

Could you give me a break already?

I just…

can't respect you.

Onizuka, you caused trouble again!

What did Itsuki say?

He says if he can't get a new homeroom teacher,

he wants to transfer to Mr. Abe's class.

No, that's just… I'd feel bad for Abe…

I don't mind at all.

What?

A student of mine recently transferred out,

so an excellent student like Itsuki Fukuda is more than welcome.

Then I'll contact his parents.

Could you take him in for now, starting tomorrow?

I will do that.

Wait a second!

Enough already. Don't stir up any more trouble.

Wait a second…

Vice Principal, wait!

Allow me to say this.

Having an outdated man like him nearby makes it difficult for me to do my job.

He either needs to change his ways,

or if that's impossible, he needs to go to another school.

I used to think so too, but…

But?

Oh, I mean…

My stomach's acting up…

Cheer up. I'm sure things will work out somehow.

You think so?

What are you laughing at?

What? No, I just remembered, back in the day, I also told you,

"I don't accept you as my homeroom teacher!"

Ah, that did happen.

And what happened back then?

You punched me and said, "Screw you!" Can't do that nowadays, though.

The old days were nice.

Man, that Itsuki guy.

I managed to miraculously secure half the votes, and yet…

Yeah, I also thought it would go well.

What do you mean?

What?

Truth is, I had someone pull a few strings.

You mean that girl you always get information from?

Yeah, pretty much.

So that means…

She's from my class? Who is it?

Hold on a minute!

That's not important now!

Why don't you consider using AI a bit too?

In this compliance-obsessed era,

small talk at the workplace rarely goes beyond the weather,

and we're in an age where people dump their true feelings onto AI.

What the heck?

Why don't you give it a try?

It actually gives pretty good advice even on tough questions.

ASK ME ANYTHING

Then,

what exactly is a "Great Teacher?"

A teacher who feels a strong sense of responsibility toward education.

It's important to treat each student with care,

listen attentively to their concerns,

and maintain a fair attitude.

What's with this super generic answer?

Then why don't you try asking another question?

How do I get the ladies?

The following six elements are key!

One. Maintain good hygiene. Two. Have confidence.

Three. Be good at communicating. Four. Be a good listener.

Five. Be funny.

Six. Be passionate about something you do.

What the heck? Every single one of these applies to me!

Why aren't I popular, then?

In my long teaching career, no colleague or student ever confessed to me!

Why is that? Hey, AI!

Hey, AI, you punk!

Answer me! AI!

Let's forget about AI for a moment!

Itsuki Fukuda

will be transferring to Mr. Abe's class.

Mr. Fukuda, if you have any last words…

Bye, everyone.

Itsuki!

What is it?

If anything happens, feel free to talk to me anytime.

I'm available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

I'm fine.

I have AI.

CLASS 1-A

The key point to grasp is completing the square.

Most importantly, it's about data and evidence.

So, transforming the expression becomes key.

Y=AX-C and Y=DX-C

transform into Y=DX-D squared plus 9.

We utilize completing the square. All right, problem one.

Y equals one-half X squared

minus four X minus one, equals

one-half times X minus D squared, minus four, minus one…

I'm home.

No way.

Hey.

Welcome back, Itsuki.

Why were you just sitting there? The water was boiling.

What?

Oh, sorry. I was just lost in thought.

What the heck?

Oh, right, Itsuki.

Didn't you say there was a parent-teacher meeting?

I took care of it.

It wasn't something worth having you come in.

What?

And here I wanted to meet your homeroom teacher.

My first love was my high school homeroom teacher, you know.

He was more handsome than your grandfather.

You've looked just like your grandfather since you were little.

Both of you cry so easily.

I have to study!

Hey, I'm hungry.

Where are you? The toilet?

What?

Wait…

Are you okay?

Hey.

I AM A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT. MY GRANDMA COLLAPSED WHEN I WASN'T LOOKING.

MY FATHER IS ON A BUSINESS TRIP, NO ONE ELSE IS HOME. WHAT DO I DO?

IT'S OKAY, CALM DOWN. THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO.

1. FIRST, CALL 119 2. CALL YOUR FATHER TOO

3. IF THERE ARE ANY ADULTS YOU CAN COUNT ON, ASK THEM FOR HELP

IN SURGERY

3. IF THERE ARE ANY ADULTS YOU CAN COUNT ON, ASK THEM FOR HELP

ITSUKI FUKUDA

Hello?

Oh, sorry for calling you so late.

I'm Itsuki Fukuda, I joined your class today.

Oh, what's wrong?

Actually, my grandmother suddenly collapsed,

and we came to the hospital by ambulance.

The doctor said she had subdural hemorrhaging. Things can turn bad…

So…

Fukuda, calm down. What about your family?

My dad is on a business trip in Hokkaido and can't come back today.

What about your mother?

I don't have one.

She divorced my dad three years ago and left with my younger sister.

Then, isn't there any reliable adult nearby?

What?

I thought…

You must be anxious on your own, but I'm sure you'll be fine.

I'm sure your grandmother will pull through.

Call me again if anything happens.

Okay.

Talking to you really calms me down.

Mio, did something happen at school again?

Yes! Mr. Onizuka caused trouble again,

and a boy in my class transferred to the class next door.

Was it really for the best?

I feel like if we had talked it out more, we could have managed somehow.

You know, Mio, lately you really sound like a real teacher.

Stop it, Chapu-chapu.

Once I find a good company, I'll quit that school right away!

You say that,

but ever since Mr. Onizuka came, you're showing more care for your students.

But I'm fed up with that school!

The other day too, Mr. Abe asked me out, I had to pretend to go to the bathroom…

Hello, Itsuki?

Sorry to call you so late.

Actually…

I see.

It'll be okay.

Aren't you anxious, being there by yourself?

Oh, no, I'm fine.

But you have something you want to talk about, don't you?

What?

Otherwise, you wouldn't have called me.

Actually,

I…

No, I'm fine.

It's nothing major.

If you like, I could…

Wait,

why don't you try calling Mr. Onizuka?

What?

I think he'd be of more help than me.

IN SURGERY

MR. ONIZUKA - TEN MISSED CALLS EIGHT MESSAGES

MISSED CALL

Itsuki, I heard from Ms. Kashiwabara.

Are you okay? If anything happens, contact me.

I'm available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

How is your grandma doing?

Pay up!

What?

Sorry, typo. I meant to type "Cheer up."

MR. ONIZUKA

MR. ONIZUKA

INCOMING CALL

Hello?

Oh, you finally answered, Itsuki. Where are you now?

What?

There you are.

So you were here all along?

Hey, I bought some ice cream.

Are you sure you should be here?

It will be fine. No one will know, anyway.

Here.

What?

Nothing.

I just thought you're like a child.

Right, my wife tells me that a lot too.

"Licking the ice cream lid, at your age?"

"Making noises in front of a fan? Only you still do that!"

Come on, don't make that face.

At times like this, we have to talk about something fun!

Oh, right.

Young people these days can't do small talk anymore, right?

Every day, I make sure to bring about ten usable jokes to school.

For example?

Let's see…

You know this one?

The one about saying "tebukuro" backwards. It's a classic.

Sorry, I don't know it.

Well, try to say "tebukuro" backwards.

-Rokubute? -One, two, three, four…

Wait, stop it!

You just told me to hit you six times!

What? That's so stupid.

Oh, sorry.

-Look! -What?

Made you look, you fool.

Give me a break, it doesn't make any sense.

Don't get mad! Look!

-I'm not falling for that. -Look!

You're already here, Mr. Onizuka.

See?

What's with him, anyway?

He was so loud until just a moment ago.

He's probably tired.

Looks like Mr. Onizuka searched every single hospital around this area.

What?

Hey, what did you want to say earlier?

Um…

You were about to say something to me on the phone, right?

Actually,

before my grandma collapsed, I was thinking terrible thoughts.

Terrible thoughts?

I thought, "She's past her expected lifespan,

so why doesn't she just hurry up and disappear?"

Lately, she's getting forgetful,

and I didn't want her causing any more trouble.

And then,

when I came out of my room, she had actually collapsed.

And I was wearing headphones, so I didn't notice at all.

Then,

while riding in the ambulance to the hospital,

I could only think of how much grandma doted on me when I was little.

But lately, I've been acting so terrible to her.

So I kind of…

just don't know what to do anymore.

Hey.

Itsuki, do you always watch videos at 2x speed?

I don't want to waste time.

I do it a lot too.

But you know,

lately I've been wondering if that's really okay.

When I look at Mr. Onizuka…

He's all about useless small talk.

But is small talk really useless?

Maybe…

it's us who have given up trying to stop and think,

and are just recklessly chasing results.

I read in a book recently…

When faced with a difficult problem,

there's something more important than finding a solution.

What is it?

To have empathy.

For example, when trying to attract a woman,

men always want to produce some tangible results,

but we're actually not looking for that.

Rather than results, having someone by our side makes us so much happier.

I see,

so that's how it is.

Wait, were you awake, Mr. Onizuka?

Well, yeah.

But still, you're as profound as ever. Right, Itsuki?

I guess…

Itsuki, when your grandma gets better,

stay by her side all the time.

She doesn't need more than that to be happy.

I'm sure of it.

Grandma.

Oh.

Itsuki.

The doctor told me…

"Your grandmother did her best. She's going to be fine now."

I see.

I'm sorry for making you worry.

What are you saying?

I'm the one who should apologize.

I'm sorry, Grandma.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry…

-Sorry… -You've always been…

such a crybaby.

By any chance,

are you his homeroom teacher?

Oh, well…

You know, you can say that, but I'm not sure… Right?

Please don't pass it to me.

Sorry.

I'm happy to meet you.

Please take good care of my grandson.

I entrust him to you.

Yes, ma'am.

See you.

Hey, Itsuki,

come back to our class.

What?

We're always waiting for you.

Well, then.

Mr. Onizuka…

Why did you choose this job?

Isn't it obvious?

Because I want to stay at school.

Besides,

I get to talk a lot with young folks like you.

CLASS 1-A

Hey!

Good morning, Itsuki.

I heard from Onicchi, your grandma went through a lot, right?

Oh.

Yes.

If there's anything I can do,

just say the word.

I'm not sure you can do anything.

Why don't we go visit your grandma today?

Oh! Ni-i!

Oh, did you mean "nice idea"?

Tell us where the hospital is later, Itsuki.

Sure.

Thanks.

Bye then!

-See you later. -Later!

Hey, are we doing after-school study today?

We are.

Of course we are!

What's wrong?

Hurry and come in.

Right.

Okay.

Excuse me…

Do you watch videos at 2x speed too?

I don't want to waste time. Why do you ask?

No reason…

Then,

why did you choose this job?

That's because…

I want to solve the problems you students are facing,

and help you get into your target schools.

I see.

Let's have another productive day.

Oh, by the way…

What?

My grandma's okay now. She made it.

Sorry for causing you worry.

I see, that's good to hear.

Good morning, everyone.

Are you tired, Mr. Onizuka?

Sorry. I didn't sleep enough…

But…

Looks like today is going to be a good day.

What? Why?

Itsuki…

will be back soon. Back to our class.

Are you sure you should say that?

It's fine.

According to my gut feeling,

in five seconds, he will walk in through the door!

Let's start the countdown.

Five.

Four.

Three.

Two.

One!

Zero!

What?

I don't see him.

No, that can't be…

CLASS 1-B

No way?

Hey.

Itsuki!

Are you okay?

Sorry!

I was about to enter, and before I knew it…

Here.

Sorry, everyone.

I caused some trouble, but I'm back.

Let's get along again!

That's why my nickname…

will be "Comeback!"

Got it. Comeback.

All right, now our class is a perfect number again!

See you tomorrow!

Mr. Onizuka.

That was good. Everything worked out well again.

Right.

I feel like…

I might actually be able to stay at this school until retirement.

Right…

I hope you can, but…

But what?

Well, the online message board…

-There has been another post. -Oh?

IF YOU GET COCKY, CLASS 1-B WILL FACE A DISASTER

Oh well. This kind of stuff is just hogwash. Don't worry about it.

You say that, but these posts have been right every time.

Well, yeah.

-Cover the back! -Go right, right!

Pass from behind! Behind!

-Circle around and… -Hiroto's always so cool, huh.

Don't pass it back!

If I remember right, he's here on a soccer scholarship.

With him around, we might just win the next high school soccer tournament.

Wow…

Hey, do your best, Hiroto!

Hiroto!

Hiroto!

You old bastard!

Try saying that one more time, punk!

I'm quitting the soccer team!

Get out of here!

A hypocrite.

-Hey! -Watch out!

How about a toast, with this?

She truly believes in the power of education.

Did you cause trouble again?

Weed, or gummies…

It's because he has a father like you

that Hiroto grew up to be someone who doesn't understand people's feelings!

Hiroto's life is his and his alone.

Subtitle translation by: Nix S.