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One of the most important things for a single woman living in modern society to do...

...is to constantly improve herself.

I use the internet to try and study.

Yay.

Next.

[Tokoroten] (agar-agar)...

[Noroshi] (beacon)...

So easy.

Huh? What's this?

Um...

What are you doing?

How do you read this?

I don't know.

You're a Japanese language teacher aren't you?

This never comes up in high school language.

Oh... I don't know what it is!

And the answer is...

"Nukarumi" (quagmire) huh? I learned something today.

Are you going to change your specialty to Japanese language?

I'm increasing my knowledge as a member of society.

You can get by in society without being able to read "nukarumi" in kanji.

It's not good to lower personal standards in life like that.

In your case, don't you think it's necessary to study to increase your skills as a teacher?

I don't mind studying, but I'm not very good with "tests."

Honestly. Anyway, you should...

That new teacher... You can't stop thinking about him.

Even though you say he's useless...

...you seem happy when you talk about him.

It can't be...

Is something the matter?

No.

You're a teacher! How can you say something like, "I hate tests"?

You're going to have to write one of those tests soon, you know.

- Who is? - You are.

What?

Um... well, you see...

It looks like we're going to have to have a test soon.

What?

You guys don't like tests either, right?

Well, I guess...

I'd like to get through this as peacefully as possible.

What do you mean by "peacefully?"

Do you like to do tests, Akiyama-sensei?

No one likes to do them.

I actually like them quite a bit.

Tests.

Really?

When I come up with hard questions, I think "Yay!" to myself.

I know. Would you like to write tests with me later?

I'll teach you how to write the questions.

Okay.

Then, I'll go reserve the Student Guidance Room.

So we can take our time.

Isn't that great? Have her teach you.

Kamisaka-sensei's mentor is you, Akiyama-sensei.

That's the sort of thing a mentor should do.

- Yes. - Understood.

Okay, okay, now...

Principal.

I need to speak with you for a moment.

Yes?

ToDai?

"ToDai," meaning... The University of Tokyo?

That's right.

There's a student in Nonomura-sensei's home room class, 3-A...

...named Yanagida Keiko-san. Her grades are quite good...

She's been at the top of her year since her first year.

Her mock exam scores show she has a 90% chance of passing ToDai's entrance exam.

That's amazing.

If she gets in to ToDai, she'd be the 3rd person in our school's history to do so.

I'd like to create a project to help her pass her ToDai exam by any means possible.

Project?

Yano-kun.

Yano-kun!

Oh, yes. Excuse me.

There are 3 points to the project.

"Excuse her from all non-ToDai Exam related subjects."

"Teachers for subjects on the exam will take turns giving her special lessons."

"Prepare a desk for her exclusive use in the library."

We will support her on every point.

If we can produce a successful ToDai applicant, then...

...it would be a good advertisement for the school.

Well, it's not bad to support those students who want to study.

It might encourage the other students too.

- She, herself, wants to get into ToDai, right? - Of course.

Will you also include ways to take care of her spirit in your project?

Yes.

Then, I'll leave the rest to the vice principal.

Understood.

Would you like to write tests together later?

I'll teach you how to write the questions.

Okay.

That new teacher... You can't stop thinking about him.

It doesn't matter.

Oh, Yanagida-san.

- Here. - Thank you.

Studying is fine, but when you're walking...

Yanagida-kun...

We got the principal's okay.

The school will do everything it can to support you in your efforts to pass the ToDai exam.

Thank you very much. I have cram school now, so...

Yanagida-san is taking the ToDai exam.

If I remember correctly, she was in your class last year, right?

Yes.

After that, she has positioned herself to take the ToDai exam under his guidance.

Wow. I hope she keeps doing her best.

I'll make her do her best.

Excuse me.

She's going to pass, right?

Of course she is. Right?

Hm?

Huh? Where's Yano-kun?

That's a problem for me.

I have no intention of seeing you.

Is something the matter?

No.

Okay.

Keep your hips down.

Do your best!

It's time!

Okay, gather 'round!

- Gather up! - Okay!

We're stopping here today.

What? We're done already?

Your mid-terms are coming up, so let's prioritize studying.

Yes, ma'am.

Attention. Bow.

Thank you very much.

Sensei, can I ask you a really basic question?

Yes?

What's the point of studying?

What?

You do it for your future.

My mom is a housewife...

...so the stuff she studied at school isn't useful at all.

Wouldn't it be okay if all you could do was elementary school math and language?

That's not true at all.

The things you learn aren't just to get by in life. They're helpful in lots of other ways.

Aren't you just saying this because you don't like tests?

Go start cleaning up.

Yes, ma'am.

But, guys don't really like girls who are good at studying.

Yeah, yeah. Doesn't it seem like if you study too much, you'll end up alone?

- That's what they say! - I don't want to be that.

Maybe I'll put really hard questions on it this time...

No, no. I can't let my personal feelings guide me.

What is this?

The kanji for "otome" is a middle-school level question.

You need to consult the Yearly Lesson Plan, and make your questions from there.

Okay...

But, I wonder why we even study at all.

Wow. You're saying the same things as the students.

Well, I wasn't able to find a job when I left college because of the recession.

If you ask me... Don't you think you didn't study enough?

Even if the world is in a recession, truly talented people are still in demand, right?

I wonder...

Focus a little more. You're someone who can do it if you try.

But, I've never seen someone study after they've gotten out of school.

There's one right here, right?

You mean the kanji-reading quiz?

That's... one of many things.

For example, I...

...thought I might try studying English...

...so I bought this.

What? Why would a history teacher study English?

Things are going to get more and more internationalized.

In the future, I may have to...

...teach a foreigner about Japanese History.

I respect that.

Huh? You haven't opened this yet?

Huh?

Actually, when did you buy this?

I'm going to start doing it soon.

Okay. I'm doing it!

[Now, please point to nearby items with your finger and name them in English.]

Now, please point to nearby items with your finger...

...and name them in English.

Table.

[Good!]

Tree.

[Okay!]

Student.

[Very Good!]

[Let's move on to the next lesson...]

Young.

Young.

Hm? Akiyama-sensei, why are you studying English?

Things sort of happened, I guess.

What?

The students have been saying that they don't understand the purpose of studying...

...so, I thought I'd show them how positive and fun it could be, even as an adult.

It also seems as though we also have teachers who don't understand why people study.

Sorry.

Are you studying anything right now, Sawai-sensei?

Oh, I'm not studying anything in particular...

That's not good.

Anything's fine. Why don't you try studying something that appeals to you?

Something that appeals to you?

Give it some thought, okay?

Young.

This calms the spirit, doesn't it?

When I'm copying sutras...

...I feel the meaning more than when I just read them.

I agree.

There are things that you can only study seriously after a certain age, aren't there?

I may not have understood this when I was younger.

But...

Somehow, my worldly desires (bonnou) just won't go away.

Huh?

What sort of worldly desires do you have now?

That new teacher. You can't stop thinking about him.

What's wrong?

It's nothing.

Maybe I'm just thinking too hard about how to...

...positively encourage the students to study?

Studying? They can complain as long as they do it, right?

Eh?

It may never be something they like to do...

...but even we hated studying at that age, didn't we?

If you put it that way...

As long as they look back on it with gratitude...

"I'm so glad they made me study so hard."

I guess that's how it is.

But, I'd like Kamisaka-sensei...

...to understand the significance of studying.

Huh? Is there something going on with him?

Even though he's a teacher, he said that he doesn't understand the point of studying.

I see.

Because he didn't have a mother...

...he may not have had anyone to yell at him, "You need to study!"

Well... Chance has led the two of you to live together, so...

...please take care of him.

I will.

Is it too much trouble?

No. I'm his mentor, so it's only natural.

I'm home!

Welcome back.

- Oh, you're studying? - Yes.

You've finally gotten with the program, then?

So, what are you studying?

"What's the name of the continuation of 'Mobile Suit Gundam Seed?'"

It's "Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny." That's common knowledge.

What?

What is this?

Anime Academy?

What's that? What can you do with this?

Why can't I do this?

How is being knowledgeable about anime helpful?

I can boast about it to my friends.

That's not what I meant.

Please don't use yourself as a reference for comparison for everything.

I'm using common sense as a reference here!

Sawai-sensei suggested it. She said we should aim for the top score together.

What? Really?

Akiyama-sensei, you said we should study what we liked, right?

But, there are more productive things out there, right?

I know. How about getting a kanji certificate?

It seems hard, so I'll pass.

What I'm saying is, you're a language teacher, so...

Don't you think you're just trying make me like you, Akiyama-sensei?

I am not.

The principal asked me to look after you.

Why would the principal ask you that?

Because, it's only natural for her to have hopes for the new teacher that came to her school, right?

May I do what I like on my own?

Just do whatever you want.

Who would it be at this hour?

Oh. This person...

Ah. It's Hiroyuki.

Don't tell me you're going to let him in?

This isn't very much, but thank you for taking care of Shinichi.

Thanks.

Um... The fact that he's here...

I know, I know. I won't tell anyone.

That's fine then.

Please take your time.

I'll take these.

Well, how's it going? Shacking up?

Not shacking up, living together.

You're living pretty well, though.

- This might be okay. - What is?

Well? She doesn't invite you to do anything?

Not at all.

Unbelievable. Even though you're a man and woman living together?

It looks like she works hard, and she's really pretty.

You're about 10 years apart, but that's okay, right?

Maybe you should let her support...

Stop talking like I'm a gigolo or something.

Actually, why're you here?

I wanted to ask a favor of you.

What?

Please. Just like I said.

What was the title of episode 1 of Mobile Suit Gundam?

"Gundam Stands on the Earth!"

Bingo! Kamisaka-sensei, you're right.

Y'know, there are people in the world who don't appreciate how good anime is.

There are all kinds of people, you know.

I almost can't understand how someone could make fun of something the world respects Japan for...

It's like they're not very interesting themselves, right?

- Yeah, yeah. - Right?

I'll ask the next question now.

Oh. I'll make tea.

Um...

Yes?

Well, you see...

Are you free today?

Today?

I am.

Great. Then, would you come to cafe in front of the station after work today?

Sure.

Please.

Oh no! Oh no!

Kamisaka-sensei and Sawai-sensei promised to go on a date with each other!

Seriously?

They finally...

I won't forgive that Kimika.

No. Kamisaka-sensei was the one who asked her!

What? No way!

Sensei?

Is something wrong?

Oh. It's nothing.

It's none of my business.

He can do what he wants.

What happened?

I feel kind of sick.

Is it your stomach? Your chest?

Hm... I wonder...

Is it your heart?

I can't treat that here.

You're right.

But, I can listen to you, if you want.

Yeah...

Well, you see...

Yanagida-san.

What's wrong?

She said she wasn't feeling well.

I'm fine now.

You're exhausted. You need to rest more.

No, I can't do that right now.

But, you shouldn't push yourself too hard.

What? Why is that?

Well, if you ruin your health, you'll lose everything.

You need a little time to relax. It's also important to go play sometimes too.

I don't have any time to waste right now.

There are only 2 months until the preliminary exams!

That's right. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

You're the first person to say that to me, so...

I got a little confused...

"It's important to play..." That's the opposite of what I said yesterday.

I wonder if falling in love is the answer...

Huh?

For Yanagida-san.

I see...

Why?

Even if she's doing the same amount of studying...

...if she says she'll work hard so she can go to the same school as the person she likes...

...then maybe she'd be more lively.

She also needs to find a way to relieve stress.

Do you want to go with me tonight?

To what?

[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

Geez. I can't hit anything.

But, it feels great just to swing the bat around, right?

Now that you mention it, yeah, it does...

Now that your body is loosened up...

...do you want to talk about it?

Those ill feelings you're carrying in your heart.

What?

Well...

That new teacher. You can't stop thinking about him.

Words are... very mysterious aren't they?

Even if you didn't think about it at all before then...

...the moment someone says certain words to you...

Suddenly you just can't stop thinking about what the person said.

I think that's something extremely simple.

What do you mean?

Doesn't that mean that the idea existed inside you before someone said it to you?

What?

It means the person hit a bullseye.

That can't be...

Oh. Yano-sensei.

Amazing.

Wow, Sawai-sensei. What a coincidence.

What are you doing? You need to go home.

We're studying.

Here.

Isn't this bullying? Spying on the guy you like when he's on a date with your rival?

If you're studying, wouldn't it be better to do it at someone's house?

We can concentrate here.

Hi. I'm glad you came.

Um... why are you here?

Excuse me... who is this person?

Actually, who are you?

- I'm... - Please explain.

I'm not actually sure what's going on either.

I can't either.

Just ignore her for now and talk to me.

Ignore me? Isn't that rude?

What did Shinichi say to you?

He didn't tell you it was a date with me?

It looks like he didn't.

I'm leaving.

Hey...

Please cheer up.

Yeah.

Sorry.

What did you say to her?

I said, "Please come to the cafe in front of the station after work."

You can't just say that, and not mention it's a date with me.

When I thought about what I'd say if she refused, I couldn't do it.

That's not for you to worry about.

In that case, why don't you ask her yourself?

She thought she was on a date with you, and was excitedly waiting.

What?

That means I've been rejected.

Bye.

I'm home!

Oh, my arms hurt.

Welcome home.

What's wrong?

I'm really useless, aren't I?

Did something happen?

Did something happen with Sawai-sensei?

Huh?

You had a date with Sawai-sensei today, didn't you?

No.

Hiroyuki asked me to invite Sawai-sensei on a date for him.

What?

It was a favor for a friend, but I couldn't do it properly.

I see. It wasn't a date.

What do you mean? Why would you say something like that?

Well, you know...

What're you laughing about?

Oh, nothing.

This isn't funny.

Huh?

Why am I laughing?

Akiyama-sensei.

What?

I can't bear it anymore...

What?

You... you can't.

You can't do that.

My stomach hurts! Do you have any medicine?

Huh? Medicine?

It's on the shelf.

I see. Sorry to bother you so late.

Oh.

What's wrong?

Tomorrow...

You need to apologize to Sawai-sensei properly.

You're right.

You're not useless.

You're just nice.

Thank you.

I was depressed tonight, but...

...I feel a little better now.

I see.

It really is nice to be with other people, right?

Good night.

Good night.

Um... I'm very sorry about yesterday.

An apology isn't good enough.

Yeah.

What that means is that you wouldn't feel anything...

...even if I went out on that date with your friend.

Feel? What didn't I feel?

I'm done.

Hm?

What happened?

Someone was over there.

Huh?

- C'mon, c'mon. - Eh?

Did you see a suspicious person?

- He ran that way! - Thanks.

[School-wide]

Emergency announcement. Emergency announcement.

A suspicious person is on campus.

All students return to your classrooms and lock the doors...

...and please do not go outside.

This is not a drill.

What does "suspicious person" mean?

I have no idea...

I repeat.

A strange man is on campus.

You caught the intruder?

Yes. This is the man.

Who are you?

Let's call the police!

Please wait.

Saeko...

Saeko.

What's going on?

Well...

This person is my...

Boyfriend.

Ex-boyfriend.

She had someone like that...

What are you here for?

I just wanted to see you. You never answer when I call.

I told you I didn't want to see you again.

Why not?

Because you...

He's a graduate of ToDai.

After graduating, he worked at Kanemitsu Trading.

Kanemitsu Trading... That company that went bankrupt 3 years ago...

That's right.

Even though he graduated from ToDai and got a first rate job...

...the company went bankrupt.

This person...

He's changed jobs many times since then, but when it doesn't go well...

...he just quits.

That's why you're going to abandon me?

That's awful.

Don't you think?

Even if his company goes bankrupt, partners support each other, right?

If he doesn't have status then you'll just throw him away?

That's not true!

I wouldn't choose a man based on his status or degree.

It's just... He...

He used to be full of confidence in himself.

But, after the company went bankrupt, he suddenly became a layabout.

In the end...

...the only thing he could take pride in was graduating ToDai.

But the moment that degree couldn't get him anywhere...

...he stopped believing in himself.

The person that I loved...

...doesn't exist anymore.

Yanagida-kun.

We told all the students to stay in their classrooms, didn't we?

What's wrong?

I...

I'm not going to take the ToDai exam.

What?

Wait a moment... That's...

What do you mean?

I heard his story.

"My life will be okay if I just get in to ToDai," is a lie, isn't it?

- No, no, that's not it at all... - That's right.

It's a complete lie.

What are you saying?

Even I wanted to go have fun with my friends!

But I didn't because I was thinking about my future...

You don't need to worry about other things. Just focus on studying...

You just need to do what we say.

I'm not a robot!

We didn't say you were a robot!

She's very confused about what to do right now.

We can't leave her like that.

- I'll go look for her too. - Please do.

What should we do with him?

He didn't mean any real harm. There's no need to call the police.

Then, please leave.

I'm sorry.

Hey. Escort him to the gate, okay?

- But... - Please.

Okay.

- Vice principal! Hurry up! - Wait.

Yanagida-kun!

I'll look over there.

I'll go this way.

What's going on?

We're just lucky to get out of studying.

Hey, have you seen the 3rd year, Yanagida-san?

We haven't seen her.

I see. Where could she have gone?

I guess these things happen, even if you get into ToDai.

I couldn't believe it either.

I thought I had won at life the moment I got in to ToDai, and still...

I understand that.

What do you know?

Huh?

What college did you go to?

It couldn't have been anywhere good.

You could never understand the feelings of a person who dropped from the very top to rock bottom!

Damn!

Hey!

Dammit.

- Hey! Where are you going? - Dammit!

[Science Lab]

What are you doing?

Death is all that's left for me.

What are you talking about?

Your life isn't useless just because of these things that happened.

I'm useless now.

Yano-sensei doesn't seem like she completely hates you either.

Don't say stuff like that.

What is this?

[CH3 COOH]

No clue.

I wonder if I can die from it?

There are things you don't know, even graduating from ToDai.

I was in Humanities!

Yanagida-san!

Yanagida-san!

Huh?

Oh.

What are you doing?

Hey... Can I die from this?

Oh, Acetic Acid. That's just vinegar.

Are you in the Sciences?

Isn't there something to kill me here?

They wouldn't have such a thing in a school.

That's true, isn't it.

I bet you thought, "Even though he graduated from ToDai," again!

No...

Um...

[Science Lab]

[School-wide]

Yanagida-san, can you hear me?

It's Akiyama. You're there, right?

Will you listen to me?

Akiyama-sensei...

I understand how you feel.

I know you thought, "If I get in to Todai..."

"...everything in my life will go well."

And you found out that that's not true.

That's the way things are.

Just getting in to ToDai...

...doesn't guarantee anything.

So, I bet you wonder why you should even study at all, right?

I think everyone is different, but...

You know, there's something I realized.

That's...

Studying...

...isn't something you do just for yourself.

For example, if you study...

...and a get a job that is useful to society...

...you've done it for the people of the world.

If you study, and get a job with a good salary...

...you'll be able to provide a comfortable life for your family.

If you think you're doing it for someone else, then...

...maybe the meaning behind studying will begin to come clear.

Oh, and to explain how I arrived at this thought...

Umm...

Huh? What was it?

Oh, I remember now.

That's....

Well...

I'm saying this just to you, but...

I...

...I think I've fallen in love with someone.

What?

He's a very kind person...

But he has no idea of his own worth.

Um, that really doesn't have anything to do with this.

You know...

...figuring out how I feel...

...made me a little happy.

Until now, I've worked...

...saved money...

And also studied.

No matter what I did, it was for myself.

I thought I was doing it for my future.

But, things are different if you fall in love with someone.

I want to do something...

...for that person. Having those kinds of feelings...

...made me realize something.

It was like I met a different version of myself.

And I realized I wasn't alone.

I was so happy to feel that way.

That's why, I'm sure you're also...

...not alone.

Open your eyes a little wider...

...and take a look around you.

The reason why you're studying...

You'll probably see it.

Oh.

Yanagida-san!

The reason you've worked so hard until now...

I'm sorry.

Oh. I need to tell Akiyama-sensei everything's okay now.

That's why...

I'm sure, from now on...

Hello?

She came out?

Oh, I'm so glad.

I'm glad.

I'm sorry for causing so much trouble.

Are you really going to give up on ToDai?

I'll study.

And I'll think about what I want to do in the future.

If I can study to do that at ToDai, then I'll go.

You're right.

That's best.

Huh? What're you doing?

What? I was with him...

Huh?

I'll also go reevaluate my life.

Okay...

I'm going to give it my best again.

Hm?

If you guys were in the Science Room, then...

...then you heard my broadcast?

Yes.

You've fallen in love with someone.

Huh?

That's great.

Thank you.

I hope that person realizes how great he is soon.

It might be impossible in this lifetime.

I only intended to talk to Yanagida-san...

...but they heard too...

Actually, the whole school heard you.

What?

Thanks for working hard today...

Well...

I'm glad everything is resolved now.

You can't just laugh it off.

So, who could it be?

The only man Akiyama-sensei has met recently is...

Done.

I finished the test questions.

Really? Show me.

Let's see...

What is this?

It's "Tatsu-tori," not "tobu-tori."

Honestly, how can you get something like that wrong?

It can't be...

Do this over right now.

You don't have any time left until mid-terms.

Yes, ma'am.

Besides, if you looked it up, you'd know right away, wouldn't you?

Sorry.

This is why the students make fun of you.

You're coming here?

If she found out I was living with a boy, she'd faint.

Did you want to get anything off your chest?

Do you want to meet your mom?

You'll get a younger sister, if you marry Satomi.

Shinichi-kun might just suit you, Satomi.

translations by sayochama

QC by sarujin

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