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What are you guys doing? Ryunosuke!

What is it?

What the hell are you up to?!

Don't misunderstand!

What do you mean?

I fell for him.

I fell for Ryu-chan.

Ryu-chan?

Are you both dating?

-Yes. -No.

What?

No way! We are dating, aren't we?

No, I wouldn't say we're there yet.

We even went on three dates!

That was because we happened to want to see the same movie.

We text every day! "Good morning" and "Good night."

Friends do that too.

Wait a second, you two.

What?

This comes down to what "dating" actually consists of.

For high schoolers, declaring that you're dating makes it so,

but for adults, you need to have at least kissed, right?

Mr. Onizuka, we don't need to define it right now.

Oh, sorry.

Ryu-chan, how do you feel about me?

What?

I was thinking of asking you to be my boyfriend on our next date.

That is…

Ms. Kotone, right now we need to think about how to resolve this.

What? Can't things just stay the way they were?

Well…

Listen,

you're both good people, so I'd like to let you do as you please, but…

I don't mind if everyone finds out.

Because I love Ryu-chan.

Don't just say that.

If that happens, you'll be the most impacted.

I don't care. As long as I can be with you.

Come now, let's calm down, Kotone.

For now, let's do this…

I mean…

Let's do as Ms. Kashiwabara says.

No, don't pass it over to me.

Please!

You noticed the two of them before I did, and besides, I'm bad with romantic stuff.

I've never been popular.

Even if you say that…

Where is the meeting room?

For now, I think it's better if you two don't talk at school.

You never know who's watching.

Oh, that's a good idea. Okay?

You mustn't tell anyone about this.

What should we do?

We can't just leave it like this forever.

I'm at a loss. It's my first time dealing with a problem like this.

Excuse me.

Is something wrong?

No…

My wife, who went back to her parents, hasn't sent me any texts lately.

What do you think I should do?

Don't dump your family issues on me too.

Don't say that.

As a woman, please give me some good advice.

Give me a break.

Excuse me.

To my dearest wife.

Are things still the same with you?

Everyone's here.

Let's make today a good day too.

On my side, the terrible posts slandering me have stopped,

and everyone in the class is looking up at me from their tablets.

Our class is the only one that hasn't decided what to do

for the culture festival.

It's about time we decided.

What should we do?

-What do you want to do? -What?

I think we should serve chocolate bananas…

Mr. Onizuka, may I?

What's up, Yuu?

Actually, I have an announcement for everyone.

Seishin is the newest member of our Drill Team!

Really?

Actually, I always thought what you were doing looked fun.

We have now finally gathered five members.

We're going to try to get recognized as a real team by the school!

I'm still the club president. Keep that in mind!

All right, good luck then!

Yeah!

Do your best.

And I thought my happy ending had finally come, but…

-Mr. Onizuka. -What is it?

I think I should tell my parents, about Ryu-chan.

No, wait a minute!

You promised not to tell anyone, didn't you?

Why can't I tell the world about the man I love?

Well, you know…

You should have a talk with Ryunosuke first.

Even if I do that, my feelings won't change.

Don't say that.

Kotone…

Please, send me a reply.

For my whole life, I don't plan to love any woman

other than you!

Are you writing a love letter to Ms. Fuyutsuki?

You startled me. Why are you here?

Can't you tell? I'm here for work.

What's wrong, Onicchi? You look so stern.

No, I mean…

A problem came up with a girl in my class.

What if that girl…

That girl?

Never mind, consulting you won't do any good anyway.

Don't say that.

My daughter goes to this high school too.

As a representative of the parents, I can give you my valuable opinion.

Don't tell anyone.

Don't worry, my lips are sealed.

Listen up.

You must have met him before.

Ryunosuke Miyazawa, my former student.

Right, that sincere-looking young man.

Turns out…

He has been secretly dating a girl in my class.

No way? Who's the girl?

I can't tell you that.

Don't tell me it's Kotone Wakatsuki?

-How do you know? -What?

What?

What did you say?

Hey, where are you going?

I'll kill the bastard who messed with my daughter!

Hey, where's Ryunosuke Miyazawa?

I might be dressed like this, but I'm not on duty right now!

I'm a parent!

Hey, wait a minute!

You were Kotone's father?

That's why I'm so mad!

But you don't look alike, and your last names are different.

I divorced Kotone's mother a long time ago.

Oh, I see.

Hello!

Ryunosuke!

Mr. Masaru, right? Hello.

Don't play dumb with me, asshole!

You bastard! You laid your hands on my daughter!

Calm down, Masaru… I mean, Kotone's dad.

Violence is bad!

Onicchi, you too! What are you doing? You're her homeroom teacher!

Wait, what are you doing, Dad?

Listen to me, Kotone.

Don't be fooled by a guy like this!

What are you talking about?

You made Mom cry so much back then.

What right do you have to judge others?

So you told him already?

I had no idea Masaru was her father.

What on earth is going on here?

You're being so loud.

Is there some trouble with the delivery company?

It's nothing like that, you idiot.

Long time no see, Nakamaru. Listen up!

This Ryunosuke Miyazawa guy and my--

It's nothing! Just a small misunderstanding!

You go on home. Kotone, go back to the classroom.

-Onicchi! -Dad!

I love Ryu-chan.

I want to be with him until I die.

Don't be stupid, Kotone.

No matter what anyone says,

my feelings won't change.

How dare you make my daughter say such things, you bastard!

Sir! Please calm down.

Mr. Miyazawa, could you explain what is going on here?

I met with Ms. Kotone Wakatsuki in private about three times.

But…

Nothing improper ever occurred.

So…

I will never meet

your daughter again.

I'm sorry for my carelessness.

Wait, what are you saying, Ryu-chan?

This is for the best. For your sake too.

Mr. Miyazawa,

shall we discuss what happens next?

Yes.

Wait a minute!

I can't accept this at all! Ryu-chan!

Kotone, calm down!

Listen, Kotone.

We want the best for you.

-Let go of me! -Wait!

What do you even know about us?

This is bad. Hurry!

Calm down!

What?

You have a problem with me?

Kotone.

I'm rooting for you.

What?

It's great, isn't it?

A forbidden love with a handsome man in his thirties.

That's so cool. You're like the heroine in a manga.

You don't know anything…

Can you stop treating it like a game? It's such a pain.

What the heck? What's with you?

Acting so high and mighty.

Kotone.

Tell us just one thing.

What?

Truth is, you two have already done it, right?

Shut up, you trash!

What the hell? It was just a joke.

Just so you all know,

I'm not a kid like the rest of you.

Calling each other nicknames in class,

deciding what to do for the culture festival… I have zero interest in that.

So could you just leave me alone?

Don't say that, Kotone.

I think Onicchi can work something out.

He's different from other adults.

Hey, everyone to your seats.

Mr. Onizuka, I have a question.

What do you think is the right thing to do?

What?

There's an insane number

of teachers who end up with students, right?

He isn't even a teacher.

No, but… Yeah…

Ryunosuke is 35, and you're still 16.

Just because of that, we can't date?

Well, for matters like this…

I think Ms. Kashiwabara can explain better than me.

Hey, don't pass it over to me again.

Please! Help me out here.

Do it yourself.

-Please? -Why me?

Why do you always…

Hey.

The "Onicchi" you guys love so much

just says the same things as any other adult.

No, I mean--

Ms. Kotone, for now, if you try to push on with your feelings,

it will backfire, or rather, it will cause misunderstandings.

So until you graduate high school and become an adult,

your only choice is to keep your feelings for him in your heart

and focus on your studies.

I think so too.

So,

for my three years of high school,

I can't brag about the person I like or talk to anyone about my love troubles?

Well…

Why do I have to hold back on things that everyone else gets to do?

I can't accept this.

I can't accept this at all.

What am I supposed to do?

I WANT TO SEE YOU

I MISS YOU

I'M SORRY

Hey, Kotone.

Want to go to karaoke or something?

What?

When you're frustrated, you have to sing at the top of your lungs.

When you rejected me, I let it all out with the help of Onicchi and the others.

I didn't get rejected.

I see.

Sorry.

Whatever, just leave me alone.

Hey.

Are you sure he isn't tricking you?

No way.

Then,

why do you like him so much?

Before, you said you had no interest in romance.

You said, when you become an adult, you'd just use an app.

He's someone I can respect.

He's here from the parent company,

so he doesn't really need to do it, but he still repaints the peeling stairs,

and to keep the passageways from getting too hot,

he sprays water on them.

So, I asked him.

Why are you doing this stuff?

I just like this school.

That man doesn't do things to get praised by others.

He always acts with other people's best interests in mind.

He's polite to everyone

and never looks down on people.

I see.

What am I supposed to do?

Say something. Hey, answer.

What?

Hurry it up.

Sato.

What are you doing?

Go home. It's nothing.

If you say so.

What's this?

Aren't you popular, Soma.

You guys go home too.

I already told you no the other day.

So, are you fine with that girl being in danger?

Hey!

Cut it out already.

What's with that look?

What's this? Soma, are they your friends?

No, just classmates from middle school.

Okay.

I'm Eikichi Onizuka, Soma's homeroom teacher.

You guys, do you know much about love?

If you do, can you give me some advice?

Right now, one of my students is having relationship troubles,

and I can't think of a good answer.

We don't care!

What is up with you, old guy?

Hey, Soma.

We're heading home for today, but think about it.

If you're in trouble, come to me. Okay, Soma?

I'm actually good at dealing with guys like them.

I'm fine, really.

Before we begin morning assembly, I have an announcement to make.

Regarding Mr. Ryunosuke Miyazawa,

after consultation,

we've decided to cancel his assignment to our school

and have him return to the parent company.

Wait a minute, Vice Principal.

What is it, Mr. Onizuka?

Ryunosuke didn't do anything wrong.

Is it really okay to end things like this?

Aren't you just making him a scapegoat?

Then do you have a better solution, Mr. Onizuka?

Well…

It's fine, Mr. Onizuka.

But…

I was careless. It's my fault.

All right…

Everyone,

I am truly sorry for causing you all so much trouble.

I may not have the right to say this,

but please, do all you can

so every student at this school can graduate with a smile on their face.

Please.

Mr. Miyazawa.

Yes?

Thank you for everything.

For watering the plants, painting the walls,

and everything else…

It's nothing.

Ryu-chan!

Are you really fine with this?

We really can't see each other again?

I told you. This is the best choice.

Then…

Will you forget all the fun times we had together too?

When I called you to say, "The moon is full tonight,"

you taught me so many things while looking at the same moon.

Like how Soseki Natsume translated "I love you"

as "The moon is beautiful, isn't it?"

I…

When I'm with you, Ryu-chan, I'm filled with gentle feelings.

I feel like I have to be a good person.

What am I supposed to do with these feelings

from now on?

I have no other choice!

It's causing trouble for so many people.

Like your parents, or Mr. Onizuka…

What about me?

My feelings don't matter?

Well…

I'm sorry.

Kotone, homeroom has already started.

What are you doing, Kotone?

I'm quitting high school.

What?

That way,

I'll be free to date Ryu-chan.

What are you talking about, Kotone?

That's right. What about university? You have excellent grades.

Don't you have dreams for the future?

There are things you want to study at university, right?

I just…

love him, that's all.

And yet…

Why do people have to look at me like I'm weird?

I just want to spend time with him, like any normal couple would.

What's so wrong with that?

Kotone, I understand how you feel, but…

No.

Nobody understands.

That's why, from now on,

whatever people say,

I will trust only myself and live by reading the books I like.

That will be way more educational than anything taught here, anyway.

DEAR AZUSA

IF IT WERE YOU, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO KOTONE?

Are you not going home yet?

Yes.

It's like…

I just don't know what to do anymore.

Mr. Onizuka.

Yes? Murai?

What's up?

FUSION CUISINE

Where's Masaru?

What?

Hey.

Masaru, what the hell are you doing?

Onicchi,

what should I do?

Kotone…

What?

Kotone…

Did something happen with her?

When I heard from my wife that she said she was quitting school,

I told her not to be ridiculous and grabbed her hair.

And then she said,

"I don't think of you as my father anymore," and stormed out.

What? Are you serious?

What should I do, Onicchi?

We have to look for her! Let's go!

I can't, I'm drunk.

Don't sound so pathetic!

Onicchi! Why didn't you keep an eye on her?

Shut up!

You let that bastard get close to my daughter!

You idiot, Ryunosuke isn't that kind of guy!

Yeah, Masaru. What's the problem, anyway?

If they truly love each other, does their age really matter?

You're not married, so you don't understand how a parent feels.

But…

I can understand what it's like to single-mindedly love someone, though.

What do you mean, Murai?

This guy still has feelings for Miyabi.

Ever since high school?

All this time?

Shut up.

You're the same. You've only ever loved Ms. Fuyutsuki.

You were a virgin until you got married.

So you've only ever dated one woman.

What, is that so?

We're not talking about me.

I've been curious for a while.

A beautiful teacher like you, do you have someone you like?

What? I don't have anyone right now…

Then how about Onicchi?

His wife is leaving him anyway.

What?

You're not making any sense, man.

Hey, we have to go look for Kotone!

Hey, wake up!

No way, I'm drunk!

Ryunosuke.

Sorry for the wait.

I wrote down a list of places she might go.

Okay.

Ryunosuke.

What is it?

What do you really want to do?

What?

You're acting all mature, saying you stepped back for Kotone's sake,

but what are your true feelings?

Are you fine with leaving her?

There's no other choice…

This is what's best for her.

Kotone doesn't look happy right now, though.

What?

It's fine to play the good guy,

but the problem here is you never told Kotone your true feelings.

What's the point?

I've decided we won't see each other again.

Back in high school, you barely came to school

and were a wild kid who smoked and drank.

Now look what a sensible adult you have become.

What's with that look?

Say what you want to say.

You have no right to act all high and mighty.

I thought you would do something more to help,

but you just made excuses, saying you're bad at romance, and didn't help at all.

A guy like you wouldn't understand how hard it is to be a teacher!

Don't act cocky just because you're a teacher!

You're still doing as you please…

When will you become a real teacher?

This is why your wife is leaving you!

What did you say?

What? If you have a complaint, let me hear it!

Can you really proudly call yourself a Great Teacher?

What?

Can you say from the bottom of your heart,

"The students of Seishin absolutely need me"?

Well, can you?

You bastard,

picking on the thing I'm most sensitive about…

Hit me if you want to.

I used to get beaten up all the time, so I'm used to it.

I already decided

that I'm not going to hit anyone anymore.

So,

I'm going to do this instead!

What are you doing?

I didn't hit you!

What the heck?

Are you a baseball manager arguing with the umpire?

I have to do this, or I'll remain mad! After everything you said!

Shut up!

I've also held back this whole time!

You bastard!

Take this, bastard!

-Don't think you can just… -Wait, a phone call.

Wait.

It's Ms. Kashiwabara.

Hello?

Okay. I'll be right there.

They found Kotone.

You're not going?

I promised that I wouldn't see her anymore.

There you go again…

Please, Mr. Onizuka.

Please try to persuade Kotone,

so she won't try to quit school!

She is more sensitive than anyone else

and has infinite potential.

But…

she's stubborn and doesn't know how to rely on others.

That's what worries me.

So…

As she's about to lose hope,

please do what you can to guide her back to the right path.

Just like you did for me, back then.

Kotone?

How did you find her?

I searched every single net cafe around this area.

I see.

She says she's never going home.

She'll quit school, work part-time…

For now, I'm letting her stay at my place.

RESUME - KOTONE WAKATSUKI SEISHIN ACADEMY

DROPPED OUT

What are you doing, Kotone?

Just so you know, I will not change my mind.

Cut it out already.

Ryunosuke doesn't want this either.

He went through hard times because of me.

I can't just go to school like nothing happened.

Hey, Kotone.

What is it?

I am a teacher.

What? I know, why bring it up…

No, so…

today I will talk to you as a teacher.

I won't pass the ball to Ms. Kashiwabara and ask for help anymore.

If I keep doing that, I won't be able to become a real teacher.

-Mr. Onizuka. -Ms. Kashiwabara.

Just watch, don't say anything, okay?

I understand.

Hey, Kotone.

You want to be with Ryunosuke

for the rest of your life, I get that.

But right now,

I don't think you have the right to date him.

Because I'm a minor?

No, because…

It's like no matter how much I insist I'm a good teacher,

the people around me won't acknowledge it.

No matter how purely you love Ryunosuke…

The people around you won't acknowledge it.

They'll just say you're still young and naive.

That's right, so…

Miss, can you please stay quiet?

Sorry, couldn't help it.

Then what should I do?

You have to prove it to them.

That you can keep these feelings until you graduate high school.

Why do I have to care about what others think?

That's…

Oh, right.

Because…

No human being

can go through life

without relying on others.

There are people who live on deserted islands, though.

That's true.

But…

living on a deserted island gets lonely.

I don't want you to live a lonely life from here on out.

High school is a wonderful time, so you have to enjoy your youth and laugh.

You have to be full of hope.

And yet Ryunosuke made you sad! That guy is no good!

Ryunosuke understands that too.

That's why he knows you have to be apart for now.

Kotone,

if you love him,

after you graduate high school…

Date him freely, once you turn 18.

But his feelings might change before then.

Maybe.

That is a possibility.

But I still believe that both of your feelings won't change.

Because both you and Ryunosuke are students I'm proud of,

and I know you are pure-hearted, kind human beings.

So I…

I won't believe in a future where you two can't be together.

I believe in a future where you both are smiling happily together.

No matter what anyone says, I believe it. I want to!

Let me believe in it.

Mr. Onizuka.

Yes?

Can I speak too?

Go ahead.

I have said all I had to say.

Kotone,

I also believe in the future Mr. Onizuka talked about.

Let's work hard to make it come true.

You said all you need are books,

but when you're in trouble, what supports you in the end

aren't books,

but the words of the people you've met and the time you spent with them.

I really hope

you won't forget what Mr. Onizuka just said.

Remember it for the rest of your life.

What a hassle.

I want to become an adult quickly.

But it's not like I have a time machine,

so I guess I'll go to school and graduate.

Really?

Really?

I'm so ridiculously happy!

You don't have to be that happy.

No, but…

This is the first time

I've lectured someone like a real teacher and succeeded!

You are

my very first real student. It's worth commemorating.

I'll never forget this day for the rest of my life.

What's with you?

Hello.

What are you doing?

I was looking at the moon.

Ryu-chan, I decided

to trust Onicchi.

I see.

It will be okay, right?

That man is the best teacher I've ever had, you know.

I'm sorry.

For causing you so many painful feelings.

Enough of that already.

Tell me how you feel, Ryu-chan.

What?

I still haven't heard what you think of me.

Kotone.

Yes?

The moon is beautiful, isn't it?

Ryunosuke.

Yes.

The moon is beautiful, isn't it?

Thank you, Onicchi.

For what?

Yesterday, Kotone came back home and said she's going to school as usual.

And…

Ryunosuke came to apologize too.

He said once Kotone graduates, he'll date her for real.

I see.

For now, I'm relieved.

When it comes to my daughter, I kind of lack confidence.

I didn't know how to interact with her.

It's okay.

Your daughter knows very well that you love her a lot.

You think so, Mr. Onizuka?

-You know, today… -What?

You feel like a real teacher.

Well, you know,

I've become a different man. I guess.

CLASS 1-B

Hey, everyone.

If we don't decide soon, we won't be able to prepare in time.

Hey, does anyone have an idea?

If we can't decide on anything, should we just give up?

We can't do that.

Because I've decided to enjoy my youth with all of you.

From now on, I want to talk with everyone, make lots of good memories, and graduate.

So doing nothing for the culture festival is out of the question!

No need to get so worked up.

Sorry.

But I want to

become friends with you all.

Up until now, I only read books and put out a "don't bother me" vibe,

but I'll stop doing that and talk about my love troubles too.

So…

We have to decide on a nickname then.

-What? -But what should it be?

How about Koto-koto, or Love-Love Princess?

You don't need to speak up at times like this.

How about Single-Minded? Or Baby Face?

Baby Face is nice.

Well then.

How about Miss Youth?

That's so lame!

"Miss Youth" is a bit much…

Got it! How about just MY?

Nice!

Nice to meet you, MY!

Thank you, everyone.

So, what are we doing for the culture festival?

Hey, Yuu.

What is it?

I've been waiting this whole time, you know.

You should suggest that the whole class do drills with you.

I wanted to do that too,

but I just lacked the courage…

Then,

let's teach the whole school how wonderful a drill team can be!

How about it, everyone?

I think drills let us express the joy of connecting with the people around you.

Don't you think it'd be amazing if we could do that as a whole class?

That's right, everyone!

Let's do it!

Let's do it.

Shall we?

Yes.

Let's do it!

-I'm in! -Yeah!

-Us too! -Yes!

I'm still club president, okay?

I know!

All right then,

let's do our best for the culture festival!

Yeah!

Touch, touch, friends!

Touch, touch, friends!

Why don't you join in too?

I'm good.

Fine.

Thank goodness.

We finally decided what to do for the festival.

Is something wrong?

Ms. Kashiwabara.

Yes?

I have something important to discuss with you.

Really? What is it?

Wait a minute. I feel like something like this happened before.

But we're strictly colleagues, so…

Are you misunderstanding something?

Then, what is it?

Actually,

I got a text from my wife.

TIME'S UP. SINCE IT SEEMS YOU CAN'T ANSWER WHAT A "GREAT TEACHER" IS,

PLEASE SIGN THE DIVORCE PAPERS

Just when I finally gained a little confidence as a teacher…

What am I supposed to do now?

Well, that's…

Class is starting.

Open your textbooks…

Soma Sato!

Is Soma Sato here?

Hey! What on earth have you done?

What's wrong, Vice Principal?

The police are here!

To arrest him, they say!

What?

A teacher, committing assault?

This time you are getting fired for sure!

Should you really be doing this?

Could you let him teach one last lesson?

He doesn't want to leave us all alone.

"Your youth is precious, don't waste it!"

He can voluntarily drop out before the decision is made.

I've decided to quit.

Shut up for a bit!

Onicchi!

You are all great!

Subtitle translation by: Nix S.