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[A Woman's Hidden Home]

[Vacation By Yourself]

Akiyama Satomi, age 33. Single.

I may look like I have it all, but...

...I don't currently have a boyfriend.

However, I'm not lonely.

I enjoy my single life from the bottom of my heart.

Past its expiration date...

"Expiration date."

I don't really like those words.

But, I don't have an expiration date.

This is great...

Living alone means I don't have to worry about anyone else.

It's cozy and comfortable...

- Good morning. - 'Morning.

The reason my life is so fulfilling...

...is probably because I have a satisfying career.

[Seika Girl's Academy High School Division]

That's right! I'm a teacher at this school.

Good morning.

I teach Japanese History.

Murasaki Shikibu wrote the "The Tale of Genji," which is the first novel ever anywhere in the world.

For the first novelist in the world to have been a Japanese woman...

...that is something that we should be proud of, don't you think?

Women who used their intellect to its fullest potential, not confining themselves to household duties...

...existed, even hundreds of years ago.

I'm digressing a bit here, but...

..."being a housewife" only became established during the period of rapid economic growth after the war...

It's a relatively recent development in our history.

That's why saying, "Women always take care of the home," has no traditional basis.

But, men nowadays are unreliable, so...

...women have to be responsible for themselves.

In any case, not getting involved with a slob in the first place...

...is best, I think.

[Kamisaka Shinichi, age 23]

Welcome.

Sorry.

What are you doing?

We'll take the cost of any damaged merchandise from your paycheck.

I'm sorry.

Okay, here you go!

Good job! Fight!

Lower your center of gravity! You're too high!

Please distribute these.

Here you go.

I'm sorry I'm late!

You know...

It's fine. We were just going to get started.

Yes, sir...

Now, first off, we have an announcement.

I know it's sudden, but Kodama-sensei will be resigning to get married.

Congratulations.

Congratulations.

Congratulations!

I had no idea! Congratulations!

Thank you.

We'll need to find a replacement teacher as soon as possible...

We've been looking for several days now, but haven't found any good candidates.

Excuse me!

Yes, Principal?

If it's difficult to find a permanent replacement, we'll just have to get a substitute teacher for the interim.

Would you mind leaving that to me?

What?

I have a few leads.

Is that so? I'll leave it to you, then.

- It's fine, right? - Of course.

Now, the next thing on our agenda...

Is everyone in agreement that the contents of the school's commemorative ceremony...

...be the same as last year?

If it's alright with everyone, then...

...I'll change the title from last year's 78th ceremony program...

...to the "79th Annual Ceremony," and get it printed.

Excuse me!

Excuse me!

You'd like to add something, Principal?

Yes. The program hasn't changed much for several years, correct?

Wouldn't it be a good idea to include some different material?

But...

This is tradition we're dealing with here...

Do any of you have an opinion about this?

It looks like no one has anything to say...

And even if you included new material on a whim, we don't have anyone to do it.

I see.

Excuse me.

Yes, Akiyama-sensei?

If no one breaks a tradition, then nothing will change, right?

Change. Where you find change you find progress and development.

Why don't we try changing it this year?

We could try making a full-color pamphlet...

We could also try including some different topics...

And who will be doing that work?

If it's acceptable to you, I'd like to do it.

You don't have to worry about it if Akiyama-sensei's in charge, right?

What do you think, Vice Principal?

The ceremony to commemorate the establishment of our school...

...is an important part of the traditions here.

Many guests from outside of the school will be watching, so...

...the booklets that we distribute function as the "face" of our school.

If there are any imperfections in them, it will be a big problem.

I understand.

In that case...

Let's see... Sawai-sensei...

Sasaki-sensei...

Matsumura-sensei.

I'd like you all to assist Akiyama-sensei with this project.

- Okay? - I understand.

Understood.

- I'm counting on you. - Yes, ma'am.

Then, that's the end of today's meeting.

Akiyama-sensei, a moment please.

Huh? Coming.

[Yano Saeko, age 29]

I wanted to ask a favor of you.

Yes?

I'd like you to be head teacher for all of the 2nd year classes.

You want me to be a head-of-year teacher?

The position has been vacant since Yamaoka-sensei retired, right?

Some people felt like the position should shift to another head-of-year, but...

It is my opinion that it'd be best to promote you to that position.

But...

I still don't have enough experience, and...

...it's too soon.

You have plenty of experience.

If you become a head-of-year, then...

...you'll have more responsibilities...

...and all of your skills will be constantly tested, but...

I know you'll be fine.

Well?

I understand.

I just heard Akiyama-sensei is going to be promoted to head-of-year.

And?

Nothing.

Here. Thank you for waiting.

It has soy sauce on it.

A celebration for me becoming a head-of-year teacher.

Tuna...

Oh yeah. I almost forgot...

Excuse me, is that mine?

I'm Akiyama.

Oh, Akiyama-san?

Thank goodness. You're usually home.

Yeah, sorry about that.

Please sign here.

Okay.

Are you by yourself?

Yes, I am.

Here you go.

Thanks.

That was pretty impulsive of me...

It'll be tough to get this done by next week...

No, no, I just became head-of-year, so...

I'll do my best.

[Harada Hiroyuki, age 23] What? A girl's high school?

Yeah.

Someone from the college's career center called.

They asked if I'd be interested in substitute teaching if I didn't have a job yet...

What is that? Why does such a sweet deal come to you and not me?

I don't know.

I don't really understand it either.

It's so nice...

I want to go too.

You never took any teacher training courses.

That's right.

Be sure to introduce me to any cute girls.

What're you talking about?

Maybe I won't go...

Maybe I should decline it.

- Why? - Huh?

I feel kind of anxious, and...

I'm probably not cut out to be a teacher.

Then why did you train to be a teacher?

Just because.

You're pretty pitiful, you know?

I bet your mom cries over you because of that.

I don't have a mom.

I'm sorry to make you come in to work so early.

It's no problem. We don't have much time before the commemoration ceremony.

It'd be a huge problem if we couldn't get the pamphlets ready by the day of the ceremony.

Let's do our best.

Yes.

- Tomo-chan, Tomo-chan, hurry up! - I know.

Do you have some sort of business with the school?

Uh, no...

Outsiders aren't allowed on the campus grounds.

No, you see, I'm...

You're what?

Um...

Wouldn't he be the new teacher?

What?

The substitute that was coming today...

There's no way...

That's right.

What?

[Ohitorisama]

translations by sayochama

QC by sarujin

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I'd like to introduce our new substitute teacher, Kamisaka Shinichi-sensei.

As Kodama-sensei has retired, he'll be teaching Modern Japanese to the second year students.

Oh, Akiyama-sensei is the head-of-year for 2nd year classes, so please don't hesitate to ask her anything.

- I will. - Good.

Let's see, and now...

A few words...

Okay.

Um...

I hope we work well together.

We're looking forward to it!

Okay, that was Kamisaka-sensei.

Uh...

Um...

I'm Kamisaka Shinichi.

I'm still very inexperienced, so...

No wait, that's not it...

Do your best!

You're so cute!

Totally cute!

I'll be teaching Mod-Japanese...

I mean, Modern Japanese.

They said he's 23.

He's the same age as you.

I hope we all get along together.

[Do you have a girlfriend, Kamisaka-sensei?]

Um...

We're going to start class now, so...

...these sorts of things...

Huh?

So cute!

How cute!

What's going on here?

Give me that.

Huh?

Go get a wet dust rag.

Yes, ma'am.

Not you...

I won't look for the culprit, but it seems like the joke went a little far this time.

This is not behavior that is appropriate for this place...

...and it shows a lack of proper respect for a teacher.

Now, I'll leave the rest to you.

Yes.

Um...

This "sangetsuki" is used to mean...

...something like, "transforming the originator."

Like, if it were me, I wouldn't transform into a tiger...

...so what would I transform into?

That's just what comes to mind.

Squirrel.

- Bunny. - Hamster!

- Turtle! - Koala?

Koala?

A koala might be nice.

I want to be a panda!

A hamster or a rabbit are good too...

Anyone have any other ideas?

Good grief.

Is that new teacher really okay?

Even if he is a substitute, if his teaching ability is too low, then...

...the parents will start complaining.

I'm just worried about his making some sort of mistake...

What? Are you talking about a "mistake" with a student?

We're also talking about a female teacher.

They're adults, so the teachers' private affairs are none of our business.

But, a romance on campus may be a bad influence on the students...

And we've had cases in the past where teachers have been forced to resign in that sort of situation.

If anything happens...

I'll take responsibility for it.

- The principal certainly is problematic. - Yeah...

We'll need to do something...

The new teacher Kamisaka-sensei seemed clumsy with his classes right away today.

Vice principal...

This might be your chance.

Chance?

The principal said she'd take responsibility if he caused any problems, right?

That's right!

If he were involved in some sort of problem...

For four generations at our school...

...all of the principals have been from our founder's, Tajima Eiko's, family.

But our current principal, Tajima Yoshie, doesn't have an heir.

This is because she's single.

Which means...

If Principal Tajima has to take responsibility for an incident and quit...

...the Tajima family's four-generation-long control of the school will end...

The principal's chair...

...will be within the Vice Principal's grasp.

You can't be sure of that...

But, if that happened, you would be next in line for the vice principal's seat, right?

If you would.

And, what about me?

Head-of-year teacher.

Really?

Alright.

Could it be...you made that yourself?

Yes.

Is there a problem?

No.

Wow, that looks delicious.

Thank you.

Do you want to trade side dishes next time?

Sure.

Okay.

Kamisaka-sensei...

Don't those two have a cozy atmosphere?

But Kimika-san...

Her father is a company president, and the president of the school's sponsorship board, right?

Don't you think he already has a more glamorous marriage partner in mind?

Oh, yeah. I can't sit around in here.

I'm going to go work on editing the pamphlet.

You guys come help once you're finished eating.

What?

We're even going to work during lunch?

If you don't work during lunch, you'll just have to work overtime.

I'll see you all in a bit.

- I'll be right there. - Sure.

Let's see, the text for this part here...

Huh? Where did it go?

Oh, Principal.

Good work today.

Think you'll make it?

Somehow.

I actually had another favor to ask of you...

Yes?

What do you think of Kamisaka-sensei, the new teacher?

Well, in any case...

He seems a bit unreliable.

Even we were like that when we were first starting out.

Was I really?

It was so long ago that I've forgotten.

I want to ask a favor of you...

If possible...

Would you please be Kamisaka-sensei's mentor?

Me? Be his mentor?

But... I also have this project...

Guiding and advising younger teachers is also part of a year-head's job.

Okay...

Just, don't get into any strange situations.

What? That'd never happen!

He's 10 years younger than me.

Yeah.

I was joking.

- Joking? - I'll leave it to you.

Oh, um--

It's pretty red. You may have a cold.

You should leave early and go to the hospital.

- Okay. - Good.

Thank you.

Huh? Are you feeling unwell?

I think I may be a little tired.

Please have a seat.

When you're tired, be sure to take extra vitamins.

Thank you for always taking care of me.

No problem.

Oh yeah, come to think of it...

I heard that a young male teacher came as the sub.

Is he handsome?

I don't know...

I think his type is known as "the sensitive type"...

But isn't that type popular nowadays?

I don't like wishy-washy men.

Besides, he's 10 years younger than me. We wouldn't have anything in common to talk about.

If he was 12 years younger, you could have fun talking about the Chinese zodiac with him.

Sensei! Sensei!

I'm so sorry!

What happened?

A ball hit Kamisaka-sensei in the face.

Sit down.

Okay...

Thank you...

We're taking care of it, so go back to class.

- What? - But...

Class is going to start soon. Move along, move along.

Okay.

Can you get me a band-aid?

Oh, sure.

Looks like it scraped you a bit.

Here.

Thanks.

Take it easy for a bit, okay?

- Thank you. - Sure.

You'll never be able to discipline the students if you continue like this.

But, the ball just came flying at me.

Why couldn't you dodge?

Is it okay if I lie down in here for a while?

Thank you.

You have class soon, don't you?

But, she told me to "take it easy"...

Oh...

Come with me.

O-okay...

You...

...came to this school without mentally preparing yourself to be a teacher, didn't you?

I... I suppose not.

I don't care if you didn't mentally prepare, but...

...could you at least act like you have some idea about how to be a teacher?

Otherwise, it'll be a bad influence on the students.

But, I'm just a substitute, so...

Even if it's a substitute, a teacher is a teacher.

It's not like I came here because I wanted to...

Then you should quit.

Being a teacher isn't something you do because you have no other choice.

Wait for me! We're going to be late!

What have you been doing until now?

I was a freeter.

Don't tell me you approached being a teacher the same as any other part-time job.

To be honest, I've only ever been a freeter, so...

I'm not sure how else I'd approach a job, I guess.

In other words, you've never given your life any serious thought?

That might be true.

I've decided.

Things are going to be super strict from now on.

What is?

I'm going to be your mentor. The principal asked me to do it.

What?

First, I'll have you help me put together the pamphlet for the commemoration ceremony.

So, how was your first day of full-time employment at a girl's high school?

It's not really "full-time employment," since I'm just subbing...

Any cute girls?

I didn't have any free time to look.

Oh, but there was a scary lady.

Scary lady?

She said something about being my mentor, and kept nagging at me.

You'll find that type everywhere, though.

Well, do your best.

School tomorrow too, huh?

I think I might become a truant.

Don't make a mistake with anyone's name.

It'll be a disaster if you do.

Yes, ma'am.

Excuse me...

What?

Do you feel that being a teacher is worthwhile?

I do.

Akiyama-sensei, are you married?

- Sexual harassment. - What?

I'm sorry.

I just thought it'd be good to talk about something...

You don't have to talk about anything.

Yes ma'am.

You know, it's not that I can't get married, I just choose not to.

What's with that, "alone, at your age?" attitude?

That's not what I meant at all!

That's how it sounded to me.

I'm sorry.

Your hands aren't moving.

Right.

Good work today!

We've finished getting the photos ready.

I'm also finished.

How far are you with typing up the manuscript?

I just finished.

Alright!

Then that means this job is... done.

Good work everyone!

Thank you, everyone.

Then, could you call the printer and let him know we're ready for them to pick it up?

Sure.

Oh, but Kamisaka-sensei's welcome party is tonight at 7.

I'll take care getting it to the printer myself, then.

You all go ahead.

Are you sure?

You're the guest of honor.

Take him with you, okay?

Yes.

- Well then... May I? - Here you go. Thank you.

- We're off, then. - Let's go.

Okay.

Now then...

Kamisaka-sensei.

I'd like to ask you something!

In older women, how many years older is okay?

I don't know... I've never thought about it.

Think about it right now.

Okay.

3 years older, I guess?

Let me hear one more!

You're not trying to sell off bananas at a loss or something, you know!

Good work today.

Akiyama-sensei is 10 years older, so she's totally out of the running, but...

...the rest of us walk a fine line...

But, what does "selling bananas at a loss" have to do with anything?

I'll say one thing. I've never seen anything like that in person.

Good work today.

Thank you.

Were you able to get it to the printer's?

Yeah, somehow I got it all done.

Thank you.

- Okay, itadakimasu. - Good work today.

A glass of beer after work is so delicious!

You have a lot of potential, you know.

Really?

Get that for me.

Yes.

No, no, that's not right.

When you're doing it in this situation, you have to say, "Yokkoisho."

What is that?

Oh that was delicious... Kira lost, right?

They're sure laughing a lot.

The vice principal is going to tie his necktie around his head soon.

Amazing. How'd you know that?

I used to work at an izakaya, so I know a lot about drunk people.

A lot of teachers are bad drunks.

It's mostly teachers who cause trouble by mouthing off...

Probably because they're so controlled normally.

Did you get statistics to prove teachers are bad drunks?

Would you please not share your impressions?

I'm sorry.

A teacher's job is not just about how many points a student got on a test.

It's an important job that shows children the path to a good future.

Akiyama-sensei, you love your job as a teacher, don't you?

Of course I do.

This is the last chance to order food...

You love your job as a teacher that much?

I do love it.

But, more importantly...

It's too soon for me to get married.

There is no "too soon" or "too late."

After I get married, I want to stay home and take proper care of my family.

Being both a teacher and taking care of the home...

I'm not that skillful.

Why did you become a history teacher?

I wanted to give children the power to predict the future from past events.

Can you really predict the future?

In any case...

I can't think of getting married right now.

Great work today!

Who wants to go to another bar?

Where's Akiyama-sensei?

Didn't she go home?

Um, then, I'll be heading home too.

Do you really think we'd let you do that?

Let's go to another bar! Another one, okay?

I'll be going home now.

Oh, really? Well, then, you'll do!

I'll do?

- C'mon, c'mon... - I'll go with you.

- Oh, I'm sorry. - Are you okay?

Wanna drink with me?

Our party's full.

Okay, I'll be leaving now.

What did you say?

Welcome.

Um... Ramen, please.

- Ojisan, refill please! - Coming up.

Oh.

Hey.

You just tried to run away, didn't you?

No.

It's not like you have anything to run from.

We can just drink what we want, by ourselves.

Okay...

- Thanks for waiting. - Thanks.

- Thanks for waiting. - Thank you.

Why are you eating ramen?

Well, I didn't have much time to eat before.

Could you not eat ramen next to someone drinking?

I'm sorry.

But, this is a ramen stand...

Ojisan, get him a glass of sake too.

- Coming up. - What?

I want to ask you something, so...

...come here.

Okay.

- Here you go. - Thanks.

What is it?

You're a man, aren't you?

I guess.

Yeah.

Can I ask you something?

Yes?

Why do men not try to understand other people, and just run away when things get difficult?

What?

Who are you talking about?

"Who"?

Is it an ex-boyfriend?

Do you still love him?

As if!

It's been over five years already.

Five years, huh?

That's a pretty long time.

Yeah.

It's five years.

I've gotten old.

That's not true.

Akiyama-sensei, you're still...y-young.

You just hesitated, didn't you?

No!

I bet you think I'm a lonely woman who goes between work and home...

...whose only friends are the things she buys off of TV.

What do you mean by that?

I don't think that at all!

It's true.

Really?

Got a problem with that?

Not at all.

Actually...

...I really do think that a lot of teachers are bad drunks.

What?

Nothing.

Well, I'll forgive you today.

I'm going to work you really hard tomorrow.

Be ready for it.

Um... hello?

Akiyama-sensei?

Sensei!

Akiyama-sensei!

Ouch!

Ow...

Why?

Why are you here?

How mean...

I brought you home because you were drunk, didn't I?

"I brought you home..."?

Why are you sleeping here?

You said, "Don't go home," to me, right?

I did?

I'd never say that!

Especially to you!

You don't remember?

You didn't try anything because I was drunk, did you?

I'm wearing pajamas.

Oh no, I don't remember anything...

You starting taking your clothes off as soon as we came inside.

What?

I didn't look.

I wonder if that's true or not.

Do you like cherries, Akiyama-sensei?

It's none of your business.

Oh no! We're going to be late.

Oh yeah! We are.

I'm changing, so don't come over here.

Okay.

What should I wear?

What happened to this room?

What do you mean? Here, take this.

Huh?

You can't wear the same clothes as yesterday, right? That pattern is pretty unisex.

Okay...

What are you doing?

Well, it was bothering me, so...

Don't worry about that now.

Oh.

Let me just say that I'm not a woman who can't clean, I'm one who doesn't clean.

What's the difference?

Even if I don't clean every day, I can just grab what I need this way.

I know where everything is, so it's no problem.

But, if people came over...

Oh. No one comes here?

Anyway, hurry up and change!

Yes, ma'am.

Don't touch anything.

Okay.

I just don't want other people involved in my life.

Don't come here again, okay?

I don't think I ever will.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Don't just walk out in the open!

Good morning.

Listen up. We're going to pretend nothing happened, and came from different directions.

Um... is this really that big a deal?

Of course it's a big deal!

If the school found out we came to work together from the same place, we wouldn't be able to stay here.

But, nothing happened between us at all.

It'll be a big problem if anyone thinks something happened. Understand?

Yes, I understand.

Then, I'm going first.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning!

Good morning.

- Are you okay? - I'm fine.

Good morning.

Good morning...

Why'd you disappear yesterday?

Huh? I'm sorry.

I'm sure you have reason...don't you?

Good morning.

Good morning.

Kamisaka-sensei, why did you come from the opposite direction from the station this morning?

Huh?

Um...

Uh, I forgot where the school was, and got lost.

What? Really?

Well, it's only your 3rd day. These things happen.

That's right!

- I'm going to the restroom. - Okay.

Kamisaka-sensei...

Isn't that shirt a bit too flashy for school?

What?

Whether something is flashy or not is subjective.

I think it's quite nice.

Right?

Oh... Maybe I'll make some coffee...

Thank you.

Hmm... I think I've seen that shirt somewhere before...

What?

Where was it...

I can't remember....

I feel like I've seen it before, though...

Well, it's the kind of cheap design you'd see anywhere...

Morning!

Good morning.

Good morning!

Did you finish the pamphlet for the commemoration ceremony?

Oh, they said the printing would be done today.

- Really? - Yes.

- I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. - Yes.

Good morning.

Excuse me, Akiyama-sensei...

What do you need?

Well, I need that...

What?

Go ahead.

Is something the matter?

No.

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I'm from Wakaba Printing!

Oh. Thank you for your hard work.

Okay.

Okay.

I'll be leaving now.

Thank you very much.

Huh?

Excuse me!

Excuse me!

Is something wrong?

Um... this here...

This year is the 79th anniversary of the school...

...not the 69th.

What?

This is bad.

This is really bad.

The school has lost 10 years.

We just printed it according to the originals you gave us.

What?

Then, that means the original had the mistake in it?

Let's see...

I'm sure I have a copy of the original here...

Let's see...

Oh.

How far are you with typing up the manuscript?

I just finished.

Can we get these reprinted?

If you're willing to pay for it...

But, even if we started now, it wouldn't be ready until tomorrow evening.

That can't be...

We have to send them out to participants by tomorrow morning.

Please help us out here.

It'd be impossible.

Please, can't you do something?

I'm sorry. Excuse me.

What am I going to do?

What can I do?

Wow, that's amazing!

Oh, Akiyama-sensei.

Are the pamphlets done?

Um...

You see...

It looks like the printer will be a little late.

Really?

I'm looking forward to them.

I was so happy when you said that there was no progress or development in places that don't change.

Yeah...

If a school is to change, the people have to change first.

Right?

I'm counting on you.

Now, come on.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Watch where you're going!

You! Do you know what you...

Yes?

Nevermind.

U-um...

Actually...a student just said they need to talk to me about something.

And?

She said she'd wait for me on the roof, but would it really be okay for me to go alone?

You should be able to figure something like that out on your own.

You're my mentor right, Akiyama-sensei?

In any case, you need to learn to not depend on other people, and solve things for yourself!

Did something happen?

I'm sorry, but I don't have time for this right now.

What did you need to talk to me about?

Um...

Actually, I...

...I have a secret I can't tell anyone.

Huh?

I...

That secret...

...will you tell it to me, too?

Sawai-sensei!

Why do I have tell you too, Sawai-sensei?

Kamisaka-sensei is a new teacher, and if you need advice, I can help too.

I wanted to talk to Kamisaka-sensei!

Do you really have something you want to "talk" about?

Are you saying I'm lying?

Now, now, don't fight at school--

You be quiet, Sensei.

I'm sorry.

I'll leave things like this for today.

Eh?

Excuse us!

So... why are you here, Sawai-sensei?

I can't leave things like this.

Manager, please take care of things for a bit.

Kamisaka-sensei!

Oh, yes?

What do you think of your new job?

Nothing much yet.

I see.

But trying to stick with something for a while is important.

Eh?

After graduating college, you didn't find full-time work, and have been going from job to job, right?

You found out that much about me?

Well...

I suppose.

Whether or not you decide to continue teaching...

...for now, you'll have to do your best.

E-excuse me!

Why did you choose me?

As a test, I think.

Test?

You're still here?

I'm sorry.

I'll be here until late tonight.

Really? If you need anything, call the security office.

Okay.

I need to finish this tonight...

You're going to get a salary for working, right?

You're going to look for your own place, right?

Sorry, but it looks like I'll be staying here for a while longer.

Why?

I'm really not suited to be a teacher.

I don't have confidence that I can do this.

Maybe I'll quit.

That's such a waste.

Don't quit so easily.

Is something wrong?

I'm sorry, but...

...I don't have time for this right now.

Hey, this looks like a good school.

It's been 79 years since it opened, huh?

It's a pretty old school, then.

79 years?

It's 69, isn't it?

Well, look...

Huh?

It might be impossible to do it all tonight.

Sorry, I have to stay longer...

What happened?

I knew it...

This is my mistake.

I'm trying to fix it right now.

Not that it'll really help, though.

What?

I'm pasting this over the mistake. It's totally obvious.

Showing something like this to our important guests, for the commemoration ceremony...

But, this is the only thing I can do right now.

Even though I just became head-of-year...

This is my mistake.

I'll take responsibility for it.

And how are you going to take responsibility?

This was my job.

Even if you made the mistake, I should have checked it.

But I didn't.

I am responsible.

It's fine.

Go home.

I'll stay and help.

I said you don't have to.

I'll do it by myself.

Um...

Yes?

Hey!

What are you doing?

What're you trying to do?

You could do it this way too...

This way, people won't know you pasted over it.

Would it be wrong to do it this way?

It's true...

If we do it this way...

...everything will be fine.

Is something wrong?

Thank you.

You were a huge help.

It was nothing.

Um...

Yes?

What?

I apologize.

I caused you so much trouble because I made a mistake.

It's fine now.

But...

There was something wrong with me too.

I feel so dumb.

For me not to have noticed something like this...

I...

...lost sight of what was around me, I think.

What?

My life is going so well right now...

Even if I think my everyday life is fun...

...I wonder what it'll be like in 10 or 20 years.

Once I've grown old...

...will I still be alone? Things like that.

I think about that sometimes.

Maybe I was just worried.

I understand that.

Those feelings.

There's no way you could understand.

Because...

...I'm also worried.

I don't know what I'll do in the future.

I have no savings.

I'm crashing at a friend's place right now, but...

...I have no place to live if I can't stay there anymore.

So, I think, "Can someone like me really become a good man?"

Or, if I see a news story about the "working poor," I wonder if I'll end up that way too.

And...

Um, "what will I do if my athlete's foot comes back?"

And, "Because my dad is bald, will I be bald too?"

And, besides that...

In any case, I have lots of worries!

You can stop now.

I've got it.

You...

...seemed like a hopeless person, but...

...you have a lot good points, don't you?

No, I...

You...

...may become a good teacher.

Me?

Because I...

...feel comforted.

What?

More importantly, let's finish this quickly.

Yeah.

When we finish...

...do you want to go get a drink?

Sure.

But...

Please don't get drunk and pass out again.

I know that.

I can't let you stay at my place again.

Geez, what does he mean, "don't get drunk and pass out again"?

Hey!

Where do you live?

I'm sorry.

What?

Don't tell me I have to take you to my place again?

I can't do that.

Hey! Answer me!

Honestly...

This is a student at our school.

A strange man...

Did he do something to you?

There's nothing going on between us.

I was married once.

I know this guy.

It'd be best if a man said he'd protect me.

It has to be a stalker...

This won't make me quit.

Will he really be okay