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I think I might've...

...fallen in love with you, Akiyama-sensei.

You're a strange person, aren't you?

Huh? Um...

I meant what I said seriously.

I love you, Shinichi-kun.

Now we have a secret.

What was that?

Geez, and at school, of all places...

Satomi?

Who's being so friendly to call me "Satomi?"

It really is you, Satomi.

Shogo...

Are you still working hard as a teacher?

Pretty much. It's my 10th year already. How about you?

I went to Hokkaido for 3 years...

...then came back to Tokyo, and now things have calmed down a bit.

Wow, you had a job transfer? I had no idea.

Are you married, Satomi?

Not yet, why?

Then, how about a boyfriend?

I don't have one.

But it's not like that's because I couldn't forget you or anything.

I didn't say anything like that.

How about you? Did you get married?

I didn't.

I dated quite a bit...

...but I really couldn't find someone I wanted to marry.

Someone who I liked better than you, Satomi.

That again. I told you that you didn't have to make your ex-girlfriend feel better.

You're the only person I ever proposed to seriously.

Even so, I was dumped.

What're you talking about? I was the one dumped.

Oh, so after 5 years, that's what it's going to be, huh?

Sorry, can I take this?

Hello? This is Akiyama.

Oh, Nikaido-san.

Good evening.

Thank you for before.

Oh no, thank you.

Has something happened?

I was just wondering how you had been since then...

Would it be possible for us to meet?

I know it's sudden, but how about tomorrow?

Yes, that'd be fine.

Sorry.

Did you just get a call from a man?

That's right. I've had a lot happen too.

Hm...

You know, I think we should get together like this again.

Only if you want to, though.

Sure, that sounds great.

I'm home...

Being approached by 2 single men, outside of work, in one day...

...it hasn't happened at all recently.

When a woman works hard alone...

...sometimes the gods give her a reward.

I think that things might be finally going my way.

I wonder if I'm putting out pheromones...

Good morning.

Kamisaka-sensei, excuse me. Here.

Oh.

Please.

Okay...

Are you okay?

Yes. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

He's too obvious.

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

Yes?

Next week, this semester's school support club meeting will be held.

Yes, what about it?

Can I ask you to put together the packet of materials we'll distribute at the meeting?

Me?

You're so dependable, we wanted to entrust this to you.

But, my plate is rather full with my duties as a year-head teacher and club adviser...

Then, let's assign you an assistant.

Kamisaka-sensei.

Please help Akiyama-sensei.

Me?

Then, I'll help too.

No, Sawai-sensei, there's no need for you to help.

Kimika-san's father is the boss of the school support club, right?

The two of them wouldn't dare offend him.

But, for something like this, having as many people help as possible...

No, no, you should be fine just the two of you.

We'll leave it to you, Akiyama-sensei, Kamisaka-sensei.

- Okay... - It's fine.

Why am I getting extra work...

Hey, why don't you talk about something?

Something?

Anything's fine.

If we don't talk, it's like we're fighting or something.

Yeah...

- Hey... - Um...

- That was bad timing. - Sorry.

Please go ahead.

You look like you're getting along well with Sawai-sensei.

Are you two going out?

I don't know. I don't really know what "going out" is.

The definition of "going out"...

It's different for everyone, isn't it?

What is it for you, Akiyama-sensei?

Well... It's knowing that we both like each other...

Probably if I've kissed someone, I guess?

Kissed?

Then... You've already kissed the guy you're in love with right now?

Of course. Don't ask weird stuff at school.

You're the one that started it.

- What? - Oh, it's nothing.

More importantly...

...you're not living at the net cafe anymore, right?

Actually... I am...

What? You haven't moved yet?

Yeah.

Go find a place already.

I wonder if I can change my official residence to the net cafe?

Don't joke around. Also, you're not working.

I want to finish this up quickly and go home soon.

Don't tell me... you have a date?

Well... I guess you could call it that.

It's been a month since then. Time really flies, doesn't it?

Yes.

To be honest, I... I've wanted to apologize to you this whole time.

Huh?

The things I said to you...

...weren't very tactful.

You can't leave that newbie teacher alone.

While you say he's useless...

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

I'd also like to apologize to you.

Did anything happen with him since then?

No, nothing. The timing was just never right.

I see.

Things didn't work out for either of us, then.

Yes.

If you wouldn't mind speaking with me...

...I'd like to continue giving you advice as a friend.

Thank you.

Oh.

I see. So, you weren't able to find a place yesterday.

Yes. But, I'll keep looking for a different place.

Would it be okay for me to come visit you after you move?

Huh?

Or... how about we just move in with each other?

Just kidding.

Oh! Kamisaka-sensei and Sawai-sensei look super lovey-dovey!

I'm kind of jealous...

When did those two start dating?

Kamisaka-sensei doesn't seem to be objecting either...

He seems really happy. He's getting a homemade bento everyday.

That's not true!

There, there. We'll eat with you. Let's go.

Doing something that I'd be so jealous of at school...

I mean, I can't condone behavior that lowers the morals of the school.

However, no matter what, Sawai-sensei is the daughter of the school support club's president...

That's why things are bad for us...

If her father said, "That substitute teacher laid a hand on my daughter"...

His anger would...

That's true...

It would be incredibly bad.

That's true.

Huh?

Shinichi-kun.

Kamisaka-sensei, would you prefer coffee or tea?

- Coffee, please. - Okay.

Actually... tea, please.

Sawai-sensei, Kamisaka-sensei.

Haven't the two of you been excessively friendly lately?

Especially you, Kamisaka-sensei. I think you need to keep in mind your position as a substitute teacher.

Yes, sir.

Is it wrong for fellow teachers to get along well with each other?

Well... the possibility that someone may misconstrue your relationship with one another...

I wouldn't mind that.

Wow. Kimika-san just dropped a bombshell.

That was a declaration that they're dating.

Besides, right now Kamisaka-sensei's circumstances don't allow him to make a lunch for himself...

It's normal to help someone when they're in trouble, isn't it?

However, this is a school.

He's a school colleague, so I can't let him suffer.

For example, if someone lost their place to live...

...I would let them live with me.

Right, Akiyama-sensei?

Akiyama-sensei, do you share her opinion?

Oh... yes...

Isn't it best for everyone to get along?

Akiyama-sensei, you said the other day...

...that romance should be kept out of the workplace.

Things should be taken on a case by case basis. They're near in age...

The two of them often ask each other for advice, right?

As expected, Akiyama-sensei. You understand us well.

[Japanese Dance Class]

This feels like it will make our gestures and behavior more feminine, don't you think?

Lately, you've been plenty feminine.

You're seeing a man, aren't you?

You're quite sharp.

So, what kind of person is he? The man you're seeing?

To be honest, one is Nikaido-san...

Nikaido-san? He's the one you turned down the omiai with, right?

That's right... The other person is my ex-boyfriend.

What?

Two men? You're quite busy all the time, then.

I just started talking to both of them again recently...

You never know. You may be able to start something with one of them.

Because you're a man and a woman.

Nothing happened between me and Kamisaka-sensei, though.

I know.

Come to think of it, he's apparently still living at the net cafe.

Really? Honestly, I guess there's no helping it.

That boy...

Shinichi-kun.

What's wrong?

I wanted to invite you to dinner.

This place has lots of manga and magazines, doesn't it?

Hey, are juice refills also free?

Hey, Shinichi, did you want to go to dinner with...

Oh. Kimika-san!

Hello.

Hiroyuki, why're you here?

I'm on break from my job near here.

This... isn't a date, right?

How about we get dinner together, the 3 of us? Well?

Hiroyuki!

I'm sorry, but would you leave for right now?

Hiroyuki! Wait!

You know I like Kimika-san, don't you?

I'm sorry, I didn't intend to...

Then what are you doing?

You know how she feels about you, don't you?

I'm asking you how you feel about her.

That's...

What about that mentor lady?

Can you really give up that easily?

I can't do anything about it. She says she loves someone...

That doesn't matter.

You never follow through on anything...

...it's no wonder she doesn't return your feelings.

Shogo.

Oh, Satomi, you came.

You called me so many times. Did something happen?

Yeah.

5 years ago.

What are you talking about now?

I thought about why I didn't try to understand your feelings more back then...

So, now...

That's enough. Let's go.

Do you still need time?

Until you believe I won't run away anymore...

You never follow through on anything...

...it's no wonder she doesn't return your feelings.

I can't help it.

You're the only one for me.

See you.

Oh.

Hello... Goodbye.

Hey... wait a sec.

You don't have to run away, do you?

I'm sorry. My body just...

Do you want to eat ramen tonight? I'll treat you.

Is this is a bribe?

What do you mean by "bribe?"

I won't spread rumors about you.

...about seeing you in the city embracing a man.

I wasn't embracing him.

Besides...

It's not like I kissed him.

You really are a child to worry about things like that.

I am still young, you know.

Was that man the person you've been talking about, the one you love?

Huh?

He seemed mature...

So that's the type you like, huh, Akiyama-sensei?

That's right.

Someone else wants to date me too.

Whoa, are you boasting?

After a certain someone left, I've been so popular I don't know what to do.

It's like Obon and a festival rolled into one.

Obon already has festivals, doesn't it?

If you're going to say anything, it should be, "Obon and New Year's." Honestly, you never change.

Which one do you intend to choose?

It doesn't matter to you, right?

You shouldn't carry on with Sawai-sensei too much either.

Today you said it's good to get along. I don't understand you.

It means you need to be discreet at work.

Whatever. One ramen, please.

Oh, my stomach hurts.

I shouldn't have eaten the ramen yesterday.

Nikaido-san.

Principal!

I'm sorry for not moving...

Actually, are you sure you don't want to come live with me?

Huh?

I have a room I'm not using, so I thought I'd rent it out to someone.

I thought it'd be better to rent it to someone I knew, rather than a stranger.

But...

I will charge rent, of course...

...but it'll be cheap.

Um...

Why are you being so nice to me?

Almost like a mother would...

Well, of course...

...you're one of my valued teachers.

My friends, and Akiyama-sensei...

I cause trouble for everyone I get involved with.

That's why, I'm sure I'll also...

That's even more reason to come live with me.

If you'd think that you're doing it for me, and for the school...

...I'd be happy.

Nikaido-san.

I'm sorry for calling you on your day off.

There was something I really wanted to tell you, Akiyama-san.

After meeting you the other day...

I thought I'd try and wait for you, as a friend or confidante.

But, I can't continue with that anymore.

I'll be sent back to Europe at the beginning of next year.

What?

I know this is sudden, but...

If possible, I'd like to take someone with me as my lifelong companion.

And, right now, the only person I think of that way...

...is you, Akiyama-san.

This time, would you please seriously consider marrying me?

[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

Which one is better...

This one?

You can't really choose between them, can you?

Are you worrying about your friend again?

The one who likes the younger man?

Something crazy has happened.

Will you tell me about it?

That friend... A long time ago, someone proposed to her.

But, she said that she was worried about taking care of both her job and a home, so she turned him down.

It's a dilemma most single women are prone to having.

But, recently, her ex-boyfriend said something to her.

Do you still need time?

Until you believe I won't run away anymore...

"Please believe in me again," he said.

He realized that he let a big fish get away, didn't he?

Then, another man...

Would you please seriously consider marrying me?

Even though this man knows she's in love with the younger guy...

...he asked her to date him.

She's amazingly popular now.

Though, it has been a 5 year long dry spell.

- It has been 5 years? - Huh?

Seems like that.

But, neither is a bad choice.

In this case, rather than choosing between the two of them...

...don't you think there's another issue?

It's almost Christmas.

Every year, I go abroad with my family...

We also spend New Year's away, but...

This year, maybe a house party would be better.

If you were with me, Shinichi-kun.

Huh?

My parents said that if I was dating someone...

...I should bring him home. They've been insistent.

Um... Are you and I dating?

Shinichi-kun, can you really say that?

Even after you did that thing with me?

Oh. I'm sorry.

I need to talk to you about something, Shogo.

Then, I'll see you at 7, at that restaurant from before.

Yeah.

Okay.

Hello? I'm sorry to bother you at work. It's Akiyama.

Um... Nikaido-san, I needed to speak to you about...

What? Tonight at 9?

I think... I can probably make 9 o'clock.

Then, I'll leave the place up to you.

Yes. Goodbye.

You seem like you'll be quite busy tonight.

Huh? I suppose...

If you'll excuse me...

Hello?

Yeah, that's great. Gotcha.

Meow.

Let's pretend we didn't hear any of that just now.

Yeah.

I have to make sure I finish talking to Shogo by 9...

Satomi, you're already here.

Yeah. Good job at work today.

That's right. That one time you got drunk...

...and I had to carry you home piggyback.

What Christmas was that again?

That was...

7 years ago.

You haven't forgotten, have you? We had so much fun...

You know, Shogo, I...

Hey, Satomi...

This is...

The ring I didn't give you back then.

It's a little early, but it's your Christmas present.

This year, I'd like you to wear this and...

Excuse me a sec...

Yeah.

Hello?

It's Nikaido.

Yes...

Bistro Ange, that I told you about earlier, was full, so I had to make reservations somewhere else.

Which restaurant?

A place called "Isaribi" near there. Do you know of it?

"Isaribi?" I think I've heard of it somewhere...

[Isaribi]

Oh no.

Is something the matter?

Welcome. You're Nikaido-sama, right?

Yes.

Nothing's wrong.

It was nothing.

Please come this way.

I finished early, so I'll be waiting for you inside.

Just take your time getting here, Akiyama-san.

Alright.

Goodbye.

Thank you for waiting.

This is bad. What am I going to do?

No! Let me go!

- I told you to come here! - That hurts!

- Listen to me! You promised! - Stop it!

One of our students?

Please stop that! What are you doing?

Who are you?

What are you doing to her?

Shut up! It's none of your business!

Just leave us alone!

Someone help! There's a strange man here!

Someone please come! It's that man!

What're you doing? Ouch! Stop that!

Hiromi-chan, save me!

Thanks for waiting.

So... what were we talking about?

What? We were talking about this.

Oh. Yeah, that's right...

Even if I accepted this from you Shogo, I...

This man is inside, isn't he?

Ma'am, please wait a moment!

You horrible two-timing scum!

Two-timing?

You hussy!

A two-timer, huh? That takes guts.

Akiyama-san?

You're already here?

Satomi, who is he?

Uh... well, you see...

I'm totally not trying to two-time or anything....

I am Nikaido.

I recently had an omiai with Akiyama-san.

An omiai? You had an omiai?

I did. But, it's not like I went because I wanted to get married by any means...

Right now, I am seriously pursuing marriage with her.

It may be rude of me, but who are you?

I proposed to her just now.

Proposed?

Yes.

It seems that way. Actually, this is the second time.

Oh, so you're the foolish man who...

...didn't listen to her concerns and simply retracted your proposal?

Foolish? How can a guy who just met us know anything about us?

I don't. However, I...

...may know a side of her that you don't.

A side of her I don't? What do you mean by that?

- Who knows? - That's... um...

[Kamisaka Shinichi]

I'm sorry. Excuse me for a moment.

Hello? What is it? I'm in the middle of something right now.

What? You're at the police station?

- 600,000 yen, I said. - I'm sorry!

Something just came up. We'll have to talk later.

I really am so sorry!

- Hey, what? - Huh?

I'm sorry!

Thank you!

Excuse me.

Akiyama-sensei...

Who were you fighting with?

I thought one of our students was being assaulted by a bad guy...

...so I was trying to help her, but...

It turns out that the man was her father.

What?

This is an incredibly bad situation.

We got a complaint from him about last night's incident first thing this morning.

He was furious.

The student involved is in my class, but...

But he insisted that he wanted Kamisaka-sensei to come to his house to apologize.

I know that he may have jumped to conclusions, but...

Kamisaka-sensei was trying to protect the student.

Unilaterally blaming only him for the incident is...

The school needs to take steps to prevent this from turning into a bigger problem.

So, we're asking you to go to his home and apologize personally.

...along with Akiyama-sensei.

What? Me too?

You're his mentor, aren't you?

A woman may be able to calm the situation more than I could.

I think it'd be best if I were the one to go apologize.

There's no need for that, Principal.

Akiyama-sensei is the most suitable person to go in these cases.

If you think so...

Then... I'm sorry for burdening you with this, but...

Please take care of it.

I will.

I'm really sorry about the trouble I caused you last night.

I'll work harder so something like this doesn't happen again.

We sincerely apologize.

I'm glad it seems like he forgave us.

I didn't think the youkan we brought as an apology present would work so well...

Despite his looks, that father actually had a big sweet tooth.

It was a nice choice, Akiyama-sensei. As expected, from all your experience.

"From all your experience" is an overstatement.

You also made sure to bow sincerely, so it's possible your feelings got through to him.

We really do make a good team, don't we?

I don't remember ever teaming up with you.

How long am I going to have mentor you, I wonder?

It's been 2 months already...

I haven't grown up at all...

That's not true, is it?

It may not be visible, but everyone changes a little bit at a time.

Like, the way I feel about you...

Forget it. It's nothing.

Were you just... going to praise me?

I'm the type who'll make more progress if I'm praised.

You're type who gets carried away easily. Let's go.

That's right... The principal asked if I'd live with her.

Huh?

It's really a bad idea, isn't it?

To let her take me in to her home, too.

It's not a bad idea at all. Let her do that for you.

What? Would that really be okay?

It'll be fine, especially if it's the principal's place.

Don't be reserved, and just let her spoil you a bit, okay?

Okay...

Well... I have to go this way...

Yeah.

Um... Akiyama-sensei...

Hm?

I'm sure there are lots of them, aren't there?

Things you praise about the man you love.

I'm sure Sawai-sensei has lots of things she praises about you too.

Good work today. I'll see you later.

Good work today. And... thanks for going with me today.

Okay... Let's do this.

- Here. - Huh?

It'll be bad if you come in dressed in yesterday's clothes, right?

It turned out well.

[Tajima]

Welcome.

I'm very inexperienced, but thank you for taking me in.

You don't have to bother with stuffy greetings. It's cold, isn't it?

Please, come in.

Thank you...

Thank you.

I'm coming in.

To your house?

Yeah. When I told them you helped prepare the materials for today's meeting...

...they said to invite you over in thanks.

But, that was part of my job, so...

I don't want to sneak around.

I'd like the person I love to meet my parents.

Akiyama-sensei.

Good job today. You're done early, aren't you?

I want to introduce Shinichi-kun to my father tonight.

What?

I'm in love with him right now...

...and I wanted to make sure of his feelings for me.

So... what did he say?

If he was okay with dating me, then...

...he said he'd come to my house tonight.

If you'll excuse me...

Yeah...

I'm sorry about the other day.

Things have been crazy for me...

...I wanted to apologize to you.

It's fine.

It's not fine. I...

...tonight Sawai-sensei wants me to meet her parents.

Don't mess around like that.

That's what the old me would've said.

I'm seriously trying to change right now.

When I saw how hard you're working as a teacher...

...I started feeling that way.

So... if you like Kimika-san too, then...

I'll support you with everything I've got.

Don't hold back because of me.

Hiroyuki...

I'll be fine. I wouldn't quit being friends with you over something like this.

Him and the president of the school support club's daughter, huh?

Actually, despite how he seems, he's the principal's son.

They're perfectly matched.

Yeah. It's a great deal for them both.

It's definitely something to celebrate.

I want to introduce Shinichi-kun to my father tonight.

If he's okay with dating me, he'll come to my house tonight.

It's not something to celebrate.

It's not something to celebrate at all.

Satomi.

If you're going to answer me, shouldn't we be in a restaurant instead of here?

Akiyama-san.

Shogo... Nikaido-san...

I'd like you two to listen to me for a bit.

Up until 2 months ago, I enjoyed my life as a single.

I'd get lonely sometimes, but...

Because I'd been alone this whole time...

...I figured that I'd be able to get along by myself forever.

That's what I thought.

But...

One day, he suddenly appeared in front of me.

Even though he's younger, he's cheeky...

He teaches modern language, but messes up the words all the time...

He's only good at housework...

He likes things to be clean, and can get nitpicky about things...

But, for all that, he's kind of useless.

He's hopeless, and always needs people to take care of him.

But...

I was wrong.

The one who was actually being taken care of...

...was me.

The immature, half-formed, completely hopeless one...

...is me.

So, I'm very sorry.

I've been lonely since he left.

Shogo, Nikaido-san, I took advantage of your kindness.

There's somewhere I have to go after this.

I'm really, really sorry.

And, thank you.

Welcome, Shinichi-kun.

Hello...

Hello? Who is it?

I'm sorry for coming so late at night. It's Akiyama from Seika Girl's Academy.

Akiyama-sensei, has something happened?

Where is he? Where's Kamisaka Shinichi?

I need to talk to him. Please let me see him.

He's not here anymore.

He's not?

Then... did he meet your family?

No. He left before he came in the house.

Why?

That's what I want to know.

He said, "I have unrequited feelings for someone right now, so it'd be disrespectful to her to go in."

Someone he just had unrequited feelings for? That's impossible.

I'm sorry.

I won't give up over something like this.

[Kamisaka Shinichi]

The person you are calling is not available.

Geez, where is he?

Oh. Akiyama-sensei.

Is something wrong?

Wrong? I came to see someone.

Oh, you must mean the principal.

No, you.

Me?

That's right. I came to see you.

Have I made some sort of mistake again?

If you had met Sawai-sensei's parents...

...I would've felt like things with you were really over.

When I thought that, I couldn't stay still anymore.

So... Well...

I...

...you.

I love you.

Huh?

What I'm saying is... I love you.

I really love you.

What? You got a problem with something?

I...

I?

I'm so happy...

I'm so happy...

...that I think I'll cry.

Because... you feel the same way for me...

This is the first time in my life this has happened to me.

Wait.

Principal...

Your relationship...

I can't approve of it.

Elope?

You're way more important, Akiyama-sensei.

Did something bad happen?

A romantic relationship between teachers isn't something that is easily resolved.

Please think about it.

translations by sayochama

QC by sarujin

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I, Akiyama...

...will quit teaching at this school.