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Shopping on a day off.

For a woman, it's a time she can use to recharge.

I feel rejuvenated...

One of the good things about living alone...

...is that you're free to spend your money however you please.

But that doesn't mean I waste my money.

[This book will train you to double your memory!]

It's money that I worked hard to earn and save, so I have to use it well.

Oh. This one is a lot cheaper.

For example, if I see something in a store I like...

...I compare it to an online retailer...

...and buy the cheaper one.

5000 yen less than the store!

Hey! Don't just peek over my shoulder like that!

You seemed to be talking to yourself, so...

I was talking to myself, so could you please not listen?

Magic Ball... 21,660 yen.

Expensive!

It will clean the air.

How is it different from this?

That's just a regular air purifier.

This one does that, plus has an air freshener, bacterial sterilization, and aroma therapy features too.

It's totally different!

Lately, the air in here seems to be slightly stagnant.

Is that my fault?

Not really.

Oh. Now that I think about it, payday is coming up, isn't it?

You'll be able to rent a cheap apartment, right?

Well, about that...

Is something wrong?

I forgot that I had to make a payment on the anime DVD box I bought last month...

Why did you buy something like that?

Why? Because I wanted to watch it.

I asked Hiroyuki to watch it with me.

Honestly, wasting money like that...

I guess that means that you'll be free-loading here for the time being, then.

Sorry.

This is because you never bothered to save any money.

I started saving the very first year I worked.

Wow. So that means you've been saving for a long time, then.

You don't have to say, "a long time."

How much do you have saved?

That's secret.

I have enough to make a down payment on a condo, I guess?

Amazing. Even though you're always wasting money everywhere.

I don't waste money!

Then, what's this?

What? Huh?

Why?

I bought one today, didn't I?

What about the other one?

It's been sitting here for a while.

What? That means I bought 2 of the same thing?

You need to read it and improve your memory soon, or else you'll end up buying duplicates again.

I'll give you one.

Thank you.

Well, these things happen sometimes.

Just sometimes?

What? Are you trying to say there are other examples?

Your electricity bill. You've contracted for 40 amperes, but...

...wouldn't 20 amperes be enough because you live alone?

Your basic plan will get 500 yen cheaper.

Really?

You also...

...waste a lot of electricity around the house.

You leave your cell phone charger plugged in...

...even when you're not using it.

Leaving your computer and TV on standby is also wasteful.

Is that right?

And...

Do you even go to this gym?

I do.

I haven't seen you go once since I came here.

You're right.

Well, I've been busy...

...so I haven't really gone...

I guess there were lots of things...

I've been in tight spots when I almost had my power and water turned off for real.

I studied how to save by necessity.

Really?

In my case, I make enough that I can pay for everything...

...and I'm busy with work, so...

So I haven't gone so far to notice all of the little things, I guess.

Please don't worry too much about it.

It's not like your life will end because of this amount of waste.

That makes me strangely angry.

If you put water-filled plastic bottles into a hot bath...

...you can get by with less water in the bath.

I don't think I'd want to get in one, though...

Good morning.

Good morning.

I'd like to start the liaison conference now.

Our stock of notebooks for the students has gotten low, so...

...I'd like to order replacements...

- Excuse me. - What is it?

The notebook company has presented a new plan this time...

They'd like to know how we'd feel about switching to notebooks like this.

These ones are much more compact then the ones we have now.

They'd easily fit into a girl's bag.

- I think they're really pretty great! - Aren't they?

Principal...

Really? I suppose...

They look good...

About the rebate we'd be getting from the company...

Vice Principal, it would considered an honorarium...

Excuse me...

Yes?

Don't you think most notebooks aren't filled to the very end?

Now that you mention it...

...I do start using my new notebooks, and just leave my old ones half-filled...

I also have a lot of notebooks that are only half-full.

That's wasteful, isn't it?

How about we use binder paper instead?

You just use what you need and put in a binder, you'd eliminate all of the wasted paper.

That's a great idea. What do you think?

Eh? So, how would that be?

Huh? What about you?

Then, how about we try not buying notebooks for a while...

...and use binder paper instead?

There are other places where I can see wasted resources in the school.

Really? Where, for example?

This chalkboard duster cleaner.

It's not used very often, but it's always left turned on.

It's waste via a standby feature.

Also...

This plug. If we switch it to a surge protector...

...it'd make it easy to turn everything off at once.

I see, I see.

Furthermore...

This coffeemaker. If we switch to a hot pot...

...it'll stay warmer longer, and our electricity bill will go down.

I see.

Akiyama-sensei is amazing.

You're so knowledgeable, Akiyama-sensei.

Oh no, I'm normally very careful, so...

I've also felt the need to reduce costs lately.

Then, Akiyama-sensei, would you mind making a list of the other things we can do to conserve costs?

Eh?

Of course.

I wonder why my work has a tendency to multiply?

It's because you get carried away about something and just keep talking on and on.

Get carried away with things is a little...

Anyway, the principal has made the request, so let's do our best.

What?

What do you mean, "let's do our best?"

You're the one who's knowledgeable about conserving costs.

Again?

We have no choice, right?

This is the result of what happened earlier, so...

Seriously?

You're not dating, right?

- We would never... - Absolutely not.

Can't you think of something?

Just find a few places where you think we could conserve costs here.

Just springing this on me...

This all happened because you brought up conserving costs to start with.

You're blaming this on me?

Everyone wastes a little bit here and there.

Humans need to be a bit lax in some things, so we don't suffocate.

Don't say that to me.

It looks like it's okay...

- This is our class contribution. - Thank you.

I was only able to contribute a little, but...

It's not the amount, it's the feelings that are important.

Even if we make donations, do we really know that the money's going to nature conservation?

Someone might use it for something else before it goes anywhere!

But, that's just how the world is.

- You're right. - What're you talking about?

The donations we've collected here aren't for some frivolous purpose.

Can you guarantee that?

I promise.

I'll take responsibility for delivering it to the Society for Nature Preservation myself.

Okay, I'm finished.

I've got 42,300 yen.

Thank you. I've got 53,000 yen, so...

We have 95,300 yen altogether.

We collected a lot, didn't we?

Yes. Thank you.

Hm?

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9...

100,000 yen.

What are you doing with that?

This Friday people from the Society for Nature Preservation are going to come here and give a presentation, right?

I thought it wouldn't be good to give them lots of small bills, so I'm exchanging it.

But isn't 100,000 yen more than what we collected?

The difference is my donation.

Wow...

Does that mean that you always carry 100,000 yen in your wallet?

Yes.

Oh. I see.

Alright, everything's okay.

Oh, you bought this book too? Have you read it yet?

I'm planning on reading it next.

You should read it soon. Before you end up accidentally buying another one.

Huh?

Sawai-sensei, can I speak with you a moment?

Yes.

What can I do for you?

- Good work today. - Good work.

Oh! Akiyama-sensei.

Yes?

Are you going somewhere today?

To the gym. I haven't gone much lately, so...

Really? Wow...

By yourself... right?

Yes.

I haven't been getting enough exercise lately either.

I see...

- Do you want to come along? - Yes, may I?

Of course.

- What do you think of that? - Totally ugly.

What are you doing here at this hour?

Oh, Sensei!

Would you like to go get tea with us?

It's time for you to go home, isn't it?

You're kinda acting like a teacher.

I am a teacher. For now.

That's how people end up growing into their roles.

Anyway, you girls need to go home.

Yes.

I really am doing teacher-ish stuff now.

Hey, what are you doing?

You want a watch?

That one's actually mine.

What?

My parents bought it for me when I started middle school.

So, why's it in there?

My parents' jobs might be in trouble.

So, I thought I should at least be responsible for my own school fees.

I said that to my mom, and had it exchanged for cash.

I see.

70,000 yen, huh?

I can't afford to buy it back.

That watch carries a lot of memories.

I'll find a way to buy it back before someone else gets it.

Rika, what are you doing?

Oh. Don't tell any of the others about this, okay?

Sure.

See you.

Doing Tai Chi relaxes the mind and body...

...and increases metabolism.

Wow... Is that so?

You know... Do you think I should follow your example...

...and start thinking more seriously about how I spend my money?

Money is very important if you're going to live alone.

At one time, I was debating whether to buy a condo or not, but...

...in the end, I didn't.

It's just, if you buy a condo...

...it's almost like you've decided that you're going to live the rest of your life by yourself.

That's true...

But, in the end, I've been alone a long time.

Are you also trying to save so you can buy a condo?

Umm...

The stuff I was saying at school was just second-hand knowledge.

What? Really?

In reality, I do stuff like buy the same book twice.

I actually waste quite a bit...

I do stuff like that too.

Without realizing it, I'm using my exercise equipment to hang things...

Yeah, that's very common.

Even clothes and bags... They look amazing when I see them in stores, but...

...when I get it home...

...I think, "this is way too flashy," you know?

- And then you never wear it once. - Yes, yes, yes!

Well, it's fine...

It's not like I have anyone to leave money behind for.

But I'm sure...

...you'll find someone you can leave an inheritance for.

Huh?

Like, a new darling.

Oh. Yeah. That's right.

If you know anyone good, please introduce me.

Sure.

If you'd return the favor.

Good morning.

Oh, good---

No way...

Is something wrong?

It's gone.

What is?

The money.

The donations we collected from the students yesterday...

What?

Nonomura-sensei called me, so I put the envelope into a book on my desk...

...and left my seat.

I remembered doing that this morning, so I rushed here, but...

What should we do?

Is something wrong?

Shh!

Huh?

I see...

So, how much was inside?

100,000 yen.

That's a lot of money. Did you look for it already?

Yes.

The person from the Society for Nature Preservations is giving a presentation on Friday, right?

We'll have to figure out something before then.

It was my responsibility. I'll pay it back.

This isn't a matter where repaying it is the issue, is it?

Is that true? But, if it's only 100,000 yen, then...

The amount of money isn't the problem. We may have had a case of theft here.

To think we have someone who'd steal money at this school...

...and from the staff room, of all places...

Who else knows about this?

Only us and Kamisaka-sensei.

For the time being, please do another thorough search, Sawai-sensei.

I will.

Akiyama-sensei, would you mind investigating to if this is really a case of theft...

...before it gets blown out of proportion?

Me?

Yes. I'm sorry to ask so many favors of you, but...

Akiyama-sensei, I'll leave it to you.

Of course I'll do it...

Sawai-sensei, would you like to go shopping with us on Sunday?

We'll have gotten paid, so we should go blow some cash.

I'm sorry. I don't really feel like shopping right now.

Why not? You always just buy stuff without paying attention to the price tag!

Don't talk about a person...

...as if she is irresponsible with money, please.

A crime occurred at this school...

We don't know if it's really a crime or not...

If it's a theft, then it's definitely a crime, right?

What am I going to do? I can't go around acting like a private eye...

What was the time of the crime?

I don't know. It would've been between yesterday evening and this morning.

There aren't any security cameras in the staff room.

And it would be tough to try and trace physical evidence.

In that case, you'll need to chase a motive.

Motive?

That's right. It's limited to the people in this school.

If you look for someone here with the motive to steal the money, then...

...you'll naturally discover the suspect.

A "suspect," you say...

A person who wants money above all else...

In other words, a person with a high probability of being the culprit.

Luckily, today is payday.

You'll be able to bring up money easily today.

I'm kind of fired up about this.

[Koe wo kikasete] Let me hear your voice.

[Sunao ni nareba kitto...] If you can become honest with yourself, I'm sure...

[wakari aeru hazu sa] ...we'll start to understand each other.

Ohitorisama [kokoro wo hiraite...] Open your heart...

[Listen up, baby girl. Kimi wo kikasete] Listen up, baby girl. Let me hear you.

[Aruite kita michi wo] The road we walked together...

[Bokutachi ni totte kioku] ...will become our memories.

[Taisetsu na step sa] It's an important step...

[Sono no mirai he no] ...towards the future

It's tough paying my house loan.

Me too.

Plus, both of my kids are going to private school.

Is that so?

The school fees for private schools are expensive.

On top of that, there's fees for club activities, and class materials. They're always asking for money.

Those amounts aren't insignificant, right?

You're exactly right.

The two of them have a motive...

Weddings for friends are nothing to be sneezed at, right?

They've found happiness before you, and then take your money on top if that...

I had two of them this month!

Ugh. That's really tough.

There are also motives here...

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What are you doing?

Come with me.

Don't you hate suspecting your coworkers?

It's not that I'm suspicious of them...

But, when you say "motive"...

Everyone wants money, right?

That's a good point.

Oh. That means you have a motive too.

You want to gather enough money so you can get an apartment quickly.

Right?

The problem is, "who wants money enough to steal it," right?

If you're not in those circumstances, then...

That watch carries a lot of memories.

I'll buy it back before someone else gets it.

Is something the matter?

No.

Huh? What are you doing?

Where'd you get this?

I borrowed it from a senpai at work.

Why?

Don't touch it!

Thanks for the other day.

Oh, his friend...

Harada Hiroyuki.

Were you waiting for Kamisaka-sensei?

No, today I was waiting for you.

If you'd like, with that car I can...

- Is this your car, Sensei? - It's awesome!

Don't touch, don't touch! Go home!

Go home.

I'll take you home in the...

Huh? She's gone.

I guess I can give you a ride, then.

I'm fine. I need to think about something, so...

See you.

What's with that?

Oh.

Excuse me. The watch that was here...

Oh.

What're you doing?

How did you get that?

Well...

I suddenly got some money, so...

Didn't you say things were tough at home right now?

Yeah. A relative helped me out.

I see.

If you'll excuse me...

Did you find anything out?

No. Even if I'm told to investigate, I can't do what a real detective could...

And searching for motives, suspecting people, I just...

Of course it's hard...

Hey... How about the possibility that person came from outside the school?

I don't think that's the case.

There's a security guard at the gate, and there are security cameras there too.

If that's the case, then...

You don't think a student could've...?

That couldn't be, right?

I don't believe that one of our students could do that either.

But, depending on the circumstances, we may have to consider it.

I'm making you work really hard, aren't I?

No, I'm fine.

This means something happened, right?

They appear to be quite troubled by whatever it is.

This might be our chance.

Depending on what it is...

It does depend on that...

I agree.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Um... actually...

Hm?

Oh, nothing...

Have you gotten any leads? In that case...

I'm kind of heavy-hearted.

About what?

Well...

It's been discussed that the person who took the money...

...was possibly a student.

What? No way.

It just means that in a worst-case scenario, we'd have to consider it.

No way...

Something wrong?

You're acting a little strange.

It's nothing.

Um...

Oh, good morning.

I actually had the money.

What?

Right here.

Oh...

I'm sorry, I was mistaken. It was in my drawer.

And, the contents are...

All there, like they're supposed to be.

That's wonderful. It's all resolved now, then.

I'm sorry for worrying you.

Then, I'll go tell the principal right now.

Yes.

Huh?

But...

Why didn't you notice yesterday that it was in your drawer?

You open your drawer every day, don't you?

You'd notice if an envelope was in there, wouldn't you?

Do you think so?

You put your own money in that envelope, didn't you?

I'm right, aren't I?

I'm sorry.

I told you that doing something like that...

...wouldn't resolve anything, didn't I?

Money might have been stolen from this school...

...leaving this matter open-ended wouldn't be good.

But, the person from the Society for Nature Preservation is coming to do the presentation in two days.

What should I do, then?

Well...

What are you talking about?

Oh, it's nothing...

Akiyama-sensei, you've been sneaking around doing something since yesterday.

Why are you sneaking around?

Sneaking around, that's...

Doesn't it have something to do with money?

Well, that's...

Things that happen in this school...

Do you think hiding them from me, the vice principal, is alright?

W-well...

What's the meaning of this, Principal?

This is a very sensitive situation, so rather than causing undue stress...

...I thought it'd be best to investigate first.

- I'm the one responsible. - No...

Don't you think this is something the principal is responsible for?

What?

Indeed. If criminal acts are being perpetrated on campus grounds, then...

We haven't determined if there was a crime or not.

And if you do find out that there was a crime?

I believe that no such thing has happened here.

Since I became principal, the police haven't been called here once.

But, if we determine that a crime did take place...

I have no intention of shirking my responsibility.

In any case, we'll need expand our search...

...to include the students, won't we?

First, we'll have to see if any of the students have bought something expensive recently...

...or have begun to carry large amounts of money.

That's who we need to look for.

From now on, we will investigate, and bring the truth to light.

If you'll excuse us now...

Kamisaka-sensei!

You startled me.

Um...

Yes?

What's wrong?

What are you doing?

This isn't...

Kamisaka-sensei, don't tell us you like Rika...

- Really? - No way!

When in the world...

It's not like that at all. Bye.

I'd like to go over what happened after school...

...the day the money disappeared again.

First, we'd like to make a list of the students that came and went from the staff room that day.

Did anyone see a student in here during that time?

Did you see anyone?

No, I didn't.

I didn't either.

Then, if you remember anything, please report it to me.

That's all.

Oh no...

What are you doing? Don't touch, don't touch.

Hey... that day, after school...

I saw 2-A's Kikuchi Rika in here.

What? Why didn't you say anything?

Because wouldn't you hate for her to be treated like a criminal just for that?

Sawai-sensei.

Will you show me the book you put the money in?

Of course.

This is it.

Would you mind if I kept it for a bit?

Go ahead.

Hey...

Oh. Welcome home.

You've been acting weird for a while.

Huh? How?

You know something, don't you?

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Don't play dumb.

That case of theft...

Ever since we started discussing whether a student did it...

You've been acting especially weird.

Be honest with me.

What do you know?

Could it be... you know who took the money?

I don't know.

We can't just leave things open-ended like this.

Most people... need to be lenient about some things...

Didn't you say that, Akiyama-sensei?

Now isn't the time to be lenient.

If... a student did it, then...

That student might be worried right now.

But... is it okay for a teacher to doubt their students?

If a teacher doesn't believe in them, the students won't trust the teacher either.

I don't want to do that. However...

...there are times when you have to do something that's opposite to your feelings.

That's also... part of a teacher's job.

If that's so...

...then I'll quit being a teacher.

You're going to run away over this?

After all, I'm a pathetic human being, right?

That's not true.

What?

You're not someone who would run away from something like this.

We haven't known each other that long, so how do you know that about me?

I know it.

How can you?

Because I know you...

...I know.

Don't say things like that arbitrarily!

I'm not saying that arbitrarily.

Thanks for letting me stay here.

[Kamisaka Shinichj]

I cannot answer the phone. Please leave your name and number after the beep.

Fine, be that way.

You can't ask me to drive you anywhere now. I gave the car back.

It's not that. Hey...

Is your sister still here?

Yeah. She's insisting she's not going back home.

I see.

Oh. You fought with your girl, and she kicked you out, huh?

That's not it at all.

If you tell me the truth about the woman you're dating then...

...I'll let you stay here.

It's fine.

Oh.

Have I...

...changed at all?

Why are you suddenly asking that?

Lots of stuff has happened to me since I became a teacher.

I just...

I don't know what path to follow anymore.

No matter what happens, you're still you.

Yeah. You're right.

Yeah.

See you.

Good work today.

Did something happen between you two?

No, nothing like that.

If that's not it, then what?

Please, excuse me for a bit...

So, are you saying that Rika stole the money, Kamisaka-sensei?

No. I didn't say that at all.

I believe that you'd never do something like that.

Then you should just believe that she didn't do it.

I want to believe!

But...

But, someone has to make sure in situations like this.

I know you'll probably hate me for asking this, and...

...I really don't want to, but...

I know I have to.

That's why... I decided to come here...

This sort of thing...

It's difficult to just come out ask, isn't it?

What should I do?

Then, I'll tell you straight out.

I didn't do it.

Then...

Where did you get the money to buy your watch back?

The money really was given to me by an uncle.

My father hates to borrow money from people...

...so he refused to take the money when my uncle offered.

So, my uncle said at least I should have some.

He said I had to keep it absolutely secret from my dad.

Okay.

See you later, Kamisaka-sensei.

Yes?

Akiyama-sensei, I need to speak with you.

I'm sorry. I'm not really able to do that right now.

The missing money might appear.

What?

What do you mean, "the money might appear?"

This is the book Sawai-sensei put the money-filled envelope in.

I investigated the book...

You found the suspect's fingerprints?

No.

I found this inside the book.

It's a receipt for a restaurant.

The person had a meal of duck three ways, including a drink, for 2500 yen.

Huh? I don't eat meals like that.

I know. From the receipt, it looks like the person dined alone.

Sawai-sensei, do you ever go out to eat alone?

No.

Then, the only person who's used to eating alone in this room is?

I see.

What? Me?

Oh. "Bistro Parisienne" on November 1st.

I went there that day.

This restaurant is really good.

Why is Akiyama-sensei's receipt in Sawai-sensei's book?

Akiyama-sensei, do you remember seeing this book anywhere?

Yes. I also bought this book.

But, my copy of it is at home.

Really?

Yes.

I'll give you one.

Thank you.

Is something wrong?

Oh. Um...

I bought two copies by mistake...

I gave my extra copy to Kamisaka-sensei.

Here at school, of course.

Where else would you give it to him?

In other words, Akiyama-sensei gave Kamisaka-sensei a copy of the same book.

So that means that the book was on the desk next to Sawai-sensei.

So, the books might have been switched?

That would be the logical supposition.

But, I left my book sitting right here.

So, I don't think they'd be switched...

Excuse me...

I'm sorry, we're in the middle of a meeting. Please clean later.

I'm sorry. Oh no, I'm so sorry...

- I'm sorry... - It's over here...

Oh!

Man, I've done it now...

I messed up, I messed up...

Then, the other copy of the book...

It's here.

Look!

Oh, it's all here! That's such a relief.

Such a relief...

By the way, where's Kamisaka-sensei?

Oh.

I knew you'd be here.

It's a good thing you found it.

Yeah.

So... everything's fine now.

No, it's not.

What?

I...

I'm totally hopeless as a teacher.

But, you went and talked to Kikuchi-san.

What?

You were listening?

It was pretty pathetic, wasn't it?

Even if you think it was pathetic, you went and faced her properly, didn't you?

You really aren't the kind of person to run away.

It was exactly as I thought.

I was... sort of desperate, I guess.

I didn't really know what to do, but...

I knew I had to do something.

That's fine.

Teachers are human too.

Worrying...

Not knowing what to do...

...isn't that okay too?

Even Kikuchi-san will understand.

You really think so?

I called her.

I'm sorry for doubting you.

It's fine.

It was hard for you too, wasn't it?

Thank you for apologizing.

Besides, that means that you've been thinking about me for days, right?

Bye.

My oh my... For a while there, I didn't know what was going to happen.

Everything's all resolved now though, right?

I'm sorry about everything...

Oh.

Hm? Is something wrong?

I came back here.

Oh.

You left, didn't you?

Well... It's fine, isn't it?

You think so?

I know I said that I understood you, but...

I was mistaken.

Huh?

I think... there will be many things I don't expect...

From now on...

From now on?

Don't imagine anything weird.

We sit next to each other at school, so...

...I meant lots of things will happen there.

You're right.

Yeah, yeah.

Oh, my book arrived!

I've been wanting to read "A Butterfly's Dream" Volume 3!

What? Volume 2?

[Volume 2]

Why?

You must've bought it by mistake.

Well, these things happen sometimes, right?

Sometimes, yeah.

I'll give you one.

Thank you.

Omiai?

He seems to be quite taken with you.

It'd be nice if he was an amazing person.

I wanted to meet you, myself.

There's nothing between you, even if you're living together?

What? With Sawai-sensei?

Do we look like we're dating?

Don't tell me you have someone you like?

translations by: sayochama

QC by: sarujin

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Are you dating?

Even I want someone I can talk to at the end of the day.