2 times 7 is 14.
2 times 8 is 16.
2 times 9 is 18.
Well then, we'll next do our 3's.
3 times 1 is 3.
3 times 2 is 6.
3 times 3 is 9.
Masao's mother!
Masao's not coming again?
I wonder what happened to him?
Kawamoto-san.
Sensei, I need to talk to you.
We're in the middle of lessons now, but...
I need to talk to you.
Everyone settle down! Please practice your drills for a little while.
Eh?!
Why is Kojima Junta-kun still attending?
Junta-kun isn't supposed to be coming to school.
I asked you for that, didn't I?
But Junta-kun isn't responsible for it.
Because it was Junta-kun's fault he got hurt, my Masao has been absent from school.
It's unfair his assailant, Junta-kun, can attend classes easily
while my Masao has to be absent.
That is...
Please make that child go home right away.
Hurry!
Who's the lead candidate for buyer?
I introduced them to Royal Fund.
Last time I did a deal with them, Royal did a good job with it.
The client's technology has moved one step closer to where they can obtain a patent.
They want a Jack with patented technology, no matter what.
When they reach that point, their stock value will rise.
Arrange the data.
Fix a deadline for them to answer "yes" or "no."
Yes, ma'am.
You've won, Itsuki.
With this, you extend your winning streak.
"This is your first time, isn't it?"
"Losing a job."
"I lost..."
"I did?"
What's the matter?
Nothing.
"I have not lost."
"I never considered them to be a client to begin with."
"If I were serious... about those monsters, then..."
"You hate to lose for your clients, don't you?"
"A school isn't the place where you decide who wins and who loses."
Yes, this is Takamura.
Could you have lunch with me?
Yes.
Thank you very much for the invitation.
How are the negotiations going with the Inoue Fund?
Smoothly.
We should be closing at the end of next month.
In spite of that, you seem a little down.
Eh?
Are you hung up on the matter concerning the Board of Education?
Not at all.
If you should feel that it is a burden, please tell me.
I can find someone to substitute for you.
For the remainder of the contract.
No.
Please allow me to continue with it.
I will obtain results that will meet with your expectations.
Without fail.
Very well.
Well then, I'll be counting on you.
But, I sincerely ask that you don't overdo it.
You are our most important ace.
"I'll make this one a flawless win."
Good morning.
Takamura-sensei! I didn't think you'd come back again.
Ara? I can't come back?
No, it's not that at all.
She's making a comeback.
In the field of Japanese education,
there's no reason why I shouldn't overlook the rough ways of irrational guardians.
Thank you very much.
Don't bother yourself.
- Did you say something? - Yes.
Let's be on good terms.
Well now...
What sort of monster has appeared this time?
One that breathes fire or maybe one who flies through the air?
Ah, that one is...
"Fact Plan Concerning the Management of Children's Late Attendance"
Hmm, this one seems boring.
Let's see...
Sakuragaoka Elementary, 2nd grade student...
It's got nothing to do with you.
It does.
I have a contract with the Board of Education.
Suit yourself.
I will.
"On a Sunday 2 weeks ago, at a children's park,
"2nd year students Kawamoto Masao-kun and Kojima Junta-kun of the same class,
"were competing to see which of them could climb the jungle gym the fastest."
- Do your best! - Go for it!
You're so slow, Masao.
Wait.
Ah...
Masao!
Masao, are you okay?
"Masao-kun had accidentally fallen.
"He sustained a wound to his leg and was taken to the hospital."
"First Aid Outpatient Clinic Open 24 hours"
This way.
"However, his guardian, Kawamoto Yoshiko,
"claims that the source of Masao's injury was caused by Kojima Junta-kun."
It's dangerous for children outside the school.
Isn't it taken for granted by the teachers that they should be careful about these things?
"And, she says that safety concerns by the school are lacking,
and that it is homeroom teacher Noguchi Emiko's responsibility to manage it as well."
What's this?
This isn't a school problem, is it?
The accident occurred at a children's park.
Plus, it occurred on a Sunday, didn't it?
But, it's gotten more complicated, hasn't it Miura-san.
Yeah.
How so?
It happened on a Sunday, it's got nothing to do with the school, so that's the end of it.
That's not the end of the problem.
Now I see!
It's not over because there's a Monster Parent, right?
Very well.
I shall get rid of this monster.
How many times do I have to tell you!?
I told you not to call these parents monsters!!
I suggest you listen to Takamura-sensei's advice, Miura-san.
Ah, Superintendent.
Ah, Sensei.
Thank you for coming, even though it's so hot.
This problem is my responsibility.
However, right now, Miura-san,
you have responsibility for dealing with juvenile delinquents and bullying around the schools.
You don't have the time for this, do you?
At a time like this, a fresh breeze is indispensible.
Fine words, but...
Well then, if you would please, Takamura-sensei.
Yes.
Just a moment.
Ah, that's right.
Why don't we have a welcoming party?
- A welcoming party?! - Yes.
A welcoming party for Takamura-sensei.
Huh?
It's sudden, but how about tonight?
Mochizuki-kun, Erisa-san, please arrange it.
- Yes sir. - Yes sir!
Superintendent!
I'm off.
Sorry, sorry...
What is this?
Takamura-sensei!
We're using this to perform "Little Red" at the elementary school.
"Little Red?"
That. (Little Red Riding Hood)
The older locals are all invited; it'll be a magnificent party.
Koyama-san is the play's producer.
Well, I suppose.
But what does a producer do?
He's important.
He gathers a staff together, gets ideas, and raises the money.
Don't they make passes at the actresses?
Nope, nope.
The actresses are all schoolchildren.
Please make us all rich.
For Pete's sake...
How stupid...
Takamura-sensei, please join us, too.
With pleasure.
Why on earth do we have to walk like this?
Um, Sakuragaoka Elementary, where the teacher-in-charge Noguchi-sensei is,
is at the monorail station two stops before City Hall.
Why are you coming along with us?
Because if it's just the two of you, you'll quarrel.
Mind your own business.
Yeah. Geez, what is the Superintendent thinking?
He's someone easy to understand.
In this matter, the two of you are just observers.
What do you mean by that?
Don't stick your nose into it.
Hey, I know what it means, but...
Now, now, now...
Ah, Takamura-sensei, you look brilliant in white.
And that ribbon accessory is great!
You're beautiful today.
Today, too, right?
I'm the teacher in charge of the 2nd grade, Noguchi.
I'm the lawyer, Takamura.
I'm sorry, I didn't intentionally wish to involve a lawyer.
Please don't mind her. She just tagged along.
Ah... Noguchi-sensei, is that a homemade pendant?
Yes.
The students made it themselves for my birthday.
Well then, Sensei. Where is the guardian?
Kawamoto-san will be here at 4 o'clock.
I see.
Where is the Principal?
He won't be attending.
He seems to have an important principal's meeting.
The Principal was absent from the last meeting as well, wasn't he?
It appears he doesn't want to get involved in this matter, does he?
That can't be...
Don't worry.
You're in luck; you have us.
Thank you very much.
What has happened with Kawamoto-san since?
She recently entered the classroom during school hours.
As usual, she asked why Kozima Junta-kun was attending classes.
What about Kawamoto-san calling you late at night?
She continues to.
Is that right.
What should I do?
Let's not be impatient and continue to discuss it with the guardian.
I am certain we will find a solution.
Is such easy-going talk best for this situation?
Doesn't Sensei here want to find a solution to the problem as soon as possible?
Takamura-sensei.
I think the longer this situation is prolonged,
it will have an effect on her work and will worsen her health.
That's true.
From this point on, I will deal with it as quickly as possible.
Takamura-sensei!
Ple... please wait!
It's almost 4 o'clock. Kawamoto-san will be here.
So the Board of Education can build a better relationship between schools and guardians,
we have asked for the cooperation of an outside specialist.
To hire a lawyer...
The Board of Education must have a lot of money on its hands.
No, that's not...
Well, it makes no difference to me if you get the police to come
or some flashy lawyer to come.
Kawamoto-san. How is Masao-kun doing?
Right now I'm waiting for the results of a detailed exam of him.
It's taking this much time?
It's not recommended to trust it to just one hospital.
Kawa...
Kawamoto-san.
Until your son returns to school,
the school cannot accept your request that Kojima-kun take a break from school.
Why is that?
In this case, even if Kojima-kun were to take a break from school,
it wouldn't be a solution to this problem.
That's true.
What the lawyer says might be right.
As things stand, things won't change whether Junta-kun is absent or not.
That is beyond argument.
Then have we reached an understanding?
With this accident, Junta-kun may also be a victim.
Eh?
The source of the cause ever since Junta-kun was a child,
is the laxness of this school's education management.
And his homeroom teacher's negligence.
That is why I once again make this request of the school.
Until my Masao is able to return to school,
please shut down Grade 2, Class 1.
Why do you want that?
Because it is unfair.
"Unfair..."?
Masao is the only one falling behind in his class work, isn't he?
It is primarily the school's fault Masao isn't able to take his lessons.
Isn't it strange that Masao should be left behind while the rest continue to advance?
Just a moment.
It is as you say.
Considering Masao-kun's feelings,
having the class close down temporarily would seem to be a useful opinion.
- Then you do understand? - Yes.
Because school honors the communal life,
there are cases where it can sometimes neglect the care of an individual student.
Isn't that right?
That's why I want you to be especially watchful when it comes to my Masao.
When it comes to the other children, nothing else matters.
That sort of thinking is surely representative of a Monster Parent, now isn't it?
Oi!
"Monster Parent"?
Did you just call me a Kaibutsu? (monster)
I was just giving the prevailing view.
That sort of thinking has a risk of creating a monster.
Isn't that the same thing as calling me a monster?
I didn't say that.
By trying to improve the school just a little, I am a monster?
If the shoe fits.
She's gone too far. Hey!
Is it the view of the school that parents who bring their children here are monsters?
I never said that.
Does worrying for your child make one a monster?
No.
Please apologize.
Eh?
What you called me just now was quite rude, wasn't it?
So please apologize!
I was just giving you the general opinion...
It's the teaching of the Board of Education
that if you've done something wrong, you should apologize for it, isn't it?
Apologize properly! Right?!
Apologize to her, Takamura-sensei.
I was hurt right to the very bottom of my heart just now.
Please apologize.
Takamura-sensei.
Please apologize!
I'm sorry.
It's "I humbly apologize," isn't it?
I humbly apologize.
I couldn't hear you.
I humbly apologize.
Episode 02: "Temporarily Close the Class"
Just who's side are you on?!
Why would you say something like that to a parent?!
I'm not exactly thrilled with her sort of interference.
And in the end, after all that talk, we didn't make any progress at all!
And because you stuck your nose in, I wasn't able to speak to the essential points!
All you were trying to do was butter up the parent, weren't you?
You two! That's enough already.
At this rate, you won't be able to force the guardian to do anything.
Even if it lies outside the range of our responsibilities,
when a child gets involved in something, the school simply cannot ignore it.
That's not your job, now is it?
Dealing with these things IS the job of the school.
If the school abandons its role as mediator,
then in the end, it's the child that gets hurt!
It's people like you, who only talks in ideals,
that make everyone else around you unhappy!
Why did he do that all of a sudden?
Dunno.
I humbly apologize!
But the stones stuffed into the wolf's stomach
play an important role deep into the play...
What's happened?
The casting for "Little Red" isn't going too well.
It's tough, isn't it?
I think I can do that.
Huh? Ah, I humbly apologize!
I've had enough of that already.
Sensei! It's about time to go.
Go where?
Your welcoming party.
Eh?
Kani tabe yukou Let's go eat crabs
Hanikande yukou Don't be shy, let's go
Miura-kun?
My existence seems to disagree with him.
Now, now, now...
Ah, that's right.
How is Shiroyama doing?
He must be as busy as ever, going overseas all the time.
What sort of person is Shiroyama?
What sort of person is he?
If I'm not mistaken, he owes you a debt.
A debt...
Ah, ah, back in our school days, I introduced him to a woman.
I was very popular.
Ah...
Um, here. Take this.
It's on the house for pretty women.
Mexican Namaharumaki. (Raw egg roll)
Um, Tencho-san, do you have any Pincho... (bread with ingredients stuck to it with a toothpick)
No.
Do you have any Champagne?
No.
Sensei, the Agedashidoufu here is the best. (Deep-fried tofu)
- Right, Master? - Yes, yes.
Norwegian Wind.
Lots of salmon.
One Mega-sandwich. Coming right up.
Kani tabe yukou Let's go eat crabs
Hanikande yukou Don't be shy...
Sensei, how is it?
Ah, Superintendent, please take it.
I've stuffed myself already.
Ara? Miura-san not here yet?
He isn't still working, is he?
Ah, I still have some work to do myself. I'd best be going...
Don't say that...
Sensei! Let's sing a duet together.
Sensei's repertoire is songs from when we were children, right?
I don't sing!
I humbly apologize!
The grandma in "Little Red" is, in the professional world,
called a show-stopper, and has an important role in the play.
Even at a time like this...
Not 'Stopper,' show-stopper.
It's not the name of the grandma.
The Grandma is just 'Grandma.'
"Teacher"
Don't run.
Okay.
"Staff Room"
Noguchi-sensei.
Yes?
Earlier, there was a telephone call from one of your guardians for you.
Was it Kawamoto-san?
It wasn't Kawamoto-san.
They said that to all the guardians of your students,
this mail has been appearing.
"Noguchi Emiko, is immoral - will steal from you! Enemy of women! Enemy of parents! Not fit to be a teacher!!
Terrible, isn't it?
Is any of it related to the truth?
It's all lies.
I will sue Kawamoto Yoshiko for defamation of character.
Eh?
There's no evidence proving Kawamoto-san is the guilty one.
I'm sure once I've checked into it, I'll find out it was her right away.
Why are you thinking about going out to irritate the guardians?
While I'm talking with you, I'm wasting time.
I'm going to have a chat with Noguchi-sensei.
Oi! Just a minute!
Please wait!
Wait, Takamura-sensei!
Sue her? I should sue Kawamoto-san?
The contents of the fax that was sent out about you recently
is clearly a matter of defamation of character.
I'll be able to settle it here in one stroke.
Please don't!
If I do that, what will happen next time then...
Still, if you don't...
If I did that, I would have to leave this school.
I would like to see the students I am in charge of here
graduate from school.
Noguchi-sensei...
I will... endure it.
The students are... my heart's support.
Even though you went to so much trouble to think of me,
I am very sorry.
Sensei?
Are you okay?
Um... uh...
Noguchi-sensei.
Masao, where are you going?
I'm going to play outside.
What did I tell you?
It'll be awhile before we find out from the hospital if anything bad has happened to you.
I don't hurt anywhere.
You mustn't go outside until the test results have come in
and we know for sure if there is anything wrong with you.
I want to go to school.
Say, Masao, come with me.
I can't send you somewhere where there's such a bad Sensei in it.
I like Noguchi-sensei.
Mom... that hurts.
I will do my best to protect you.
Please prepare for concurrent, extraordinary shareholder's proxy fights.
Yes.
I will write the scenario for the General Meeting.
Yes. That will be fine.
"Board of Education Telephone call from Mochizuki Moichi. Needs to meet you urgently"
This way.
Sorry for keeping you waiting.
Excuse me, you are...
Ah, I'm sorry.
I've been so busy with things, I haven't had time to introduce myself.
I am the Principal, Suzuki.
Well then, you were sent a Certified Mail?
Ah, yes.
It arrived at the school this morning.
Would that be a lawsuit?
Excuse me, may I examine the contents?
Please do.
This is a notice from Masao-kun's father
that he intends to file a compensation for damages lawsuit
against Noguchi-sensei and Sakuragaoka Elementary School.
Compensation for damages...
On such a groundless case?
What should we do, Sensei?
The other party is seeking supervisory responsibility
over Noguchi-sensei and Sakuragaoka Elementary.
Because a Certified Mail is different from an actual complaint,
it will not be sent to trial yet.
However...
...right here...
If they have not received payment of 10 Million yen by July 1st,
they will take legal measures.
It is written here that if their demands are not met, they will request a trial.
They wouldn't...
Will I have to go to prison?
Noguchi-sensei... Please don't take it too hard.
Will I have to resign from teaching?
Will the name of the school go out to the media?
It hasn't been decided there will be a trial yet.
At any rate, I will take immediate counter-measures.
I guess I should look around for some possible compromise.
A compromise won't be necessary.
Takamura-sensei!
They're the ones taking legal action.
We've been open and aboveboard, so we don't have to acknowledge this.
Will it be okay?
There is no other way to protect the teachers than to beat the guardians.
Please be quiet for a minute.
Miura-san.
If you are forever afraid of confrontation,
then nothing will ever start.
Miura-san... are you listening?
Trials may be your strong point.
But there may be problems that cannot be solved by the courts.
I beg you, stop brandishing your standards in front of everyone around here.
Yes. It's late, but send it right away.
Koyama-san, what's the matter?
What'll I do? The recital might be canceled.
- Eh? - Eh?
If they aren't made Little Red Riding Hood,
two of my villager's parents have suggested they'll take their children off the stage.
Two of the villager's parent's huh?
The parent of the child who's the hind legs of a horse,
is asking why they won't be able to see their child's face,
and so wants them to leave the role.
The parent of the horse's hind legs, huh?
Will it be okay?
It's no good anymore. At this rate, the curtain won't rise.
Get it together, Producer.
A "Producer" is just customer relations by another name.
Morning.
Good morning.
What's the matter?
He's having lots of difficulties.
I am going to Kawamoto-san's house.
What are you going to do?
Ask them if we can't come to a compromise.
Compromise?
Why?
Neither the teacher nor the school... wishes a lawsuit.
Please leave.
We want to have a short talk with you.
Just a little while will be fine.
May we please have that much time?
You can talk through our lawyer.
I am not going to talk to you right now.
Forget about talking compromise; they don't want to discuss it at all.
What should we do?
We have no choice but to wait.
Isn't it futile to just wait around?
Could it be, you're from the Board of Education?
Yes.
I am Kawamoto Masao's father.
Therefore, I believe it is in our mutual interest, both time-wise and economics-wise,
that we follow the road which will avoid taking this to trial.
My wife...
I more or less understand she may have overblown this a little.
And, I think I may have been the cause.
Why do you say that?
Ever since our child was born,
I have been away on business trip after business trip.
And, under the pretext of being busy at work,
I left all of our child's upbringing and education to my wife.
Of course I was never there for PTA meetings or Family Visitation days, either.
I have my job and my wife has our child.
Well, when you speak of the portioning of roles, it sounds good.
Truth is though, I have abandoned my business as father.
I think my wife is probably... lonely.
She has no one to discuss things with.
I understand.
Eh?
It isn't too late to start now, is it?
That's right. We'll lend you a hand as well.
So could you please not take action on this lawsuit?
Thank you for your concern.
However, if our claim is ignored...
...I will file a lawsuit.
Do you know why that is?
I had a brief discussion with my wife.
She probably is worried about the injury to our child.
However, it has much more to do with something Noguchi-sensei said.
"A teacher can't be bothered with trivial things that happen on a Sunday."
Of course, my child isn't as strong as Junta-kun is.
To keep him from overdoing it,
wouldn't it be better for him to hear about it from his teacher rather than his parent?
Just a moment.
A teacher can't be bothered with trivial things that happen on a Sunday.
In addition to their students,
teachers also have a great many other things they have to do.
Telling me about things that have occurred outside the school, is just a bother.
Masao-kun isn't the only student in Year 2, Class 1.
That evening...
I watched as my wife cried for the very first time.
It was very mortifying to her.
She has a very strong-minded personality.
And that is why her demands escalated.
Therefore...
...even though her words may be unreasonable,
I will abide by my wife's intentions.
I will only take my wife's side in this.
"Don't say 'Monster Parent.'"
"If they can't speak intelligently, then they are monsters."
"When you make the mistake of seeing a guardian's opinion one-sidely, I will take you to task for it."
Ah, good morning.
Good morning.
You're cutting them off?
Ah, it's so they bloom into beautiful flowers.
When there are too many buds, and you don't thin them out,
there will be insufficient nourishment to go around.
Isn't it the same with guiding the students?
Eh?
"A teacher can't be bothered with trivial things that happen on a Sunday."
But, it's true, isn't it?
It's very difficult being a teacher.
In addition to giving lessons,
there's exams to grade,
and maintaining the contact book. Those are all obvious parts of the job.
Then, from your fellow teachers,
there's always a competition to stay on top of the evaluations.
There is no co-operation at my school.
And day after day, there are only complaints by the parents.
Is a teacher only to endure it all silently?
I just realized it.
I believe Kawamoto-san is a monster now.
But, she wasn't like that from the start.
Then I'm the bad one?
No.
I am not qualified to say such a thing.
It's just that... in regards to Kawamoto-san,
it wasn't her intention to become one.
"In regards to Kawamoto-san,
"it wasn't her intention to become one."
"Office of Superintendent"
I apologize for calling you out like this.
Are you going to give me a response to our Certified Mail?
Since we would prefer not to have litigation,
we thought we should have one more conference with Kawamoto-san.
Conference?
I guess I should have brought my lawyer along today.
- Kawamoto-san. - Please wait!
Asking you to come here today was Noguchi-sensei's request.
What do you mean?
Noguchi-sensei wishes to make an apology to Kawamoto-san.
Apology?
I said something terrible to you.
Even though I am a teacher, I didn't listen to what you were saying.
I am the cause for Kawamoto-san's escalating demands.
Ever since I was little, I dreamed of becoming a teacher.
When that dream came true, and I was a teacher,
I became so busy, I lost sight of myself.
I humbly apologize.
As impudent as it may sound,
I wonder if I couldn't have the chance to start over and fix things?
For proving to be useless once again, I humbly apologize.
What are you talking about?
It's enough that it didn't develop into a lawsuit, isn't it?
That's a major achievement.
Still...
Kawamoto-san's unreasonable demands continue.
Well that's true...
If the Principal had been just a little more cooperative,
perhaps it wouldn't have gotten so complicated.
Ah, well, it's always the things we see
that turn out to be just a small part of the whole.
That's why you can't judge what the truth is
unless you are willing to make an effort to see what you can't see.
It's said the field of education is no ordinary field.
You have to listen to the views of both the school's and the guardian's sides closely.
Even if it takes time.
Will we really be fine sitting down with them from this point forward?
Yes.
Noguchi-sensei is already okay dealing with it on her own.
I see.
Ah, it's Miura-san.
Um...
What is it?
I may have gone a little too far myself.
So you recognize that a little now?
Goodbye.
"School Recital"
"Little Red Riding Hood"
Grandma, hello.
What is this?
Little Red Riding Hood.
I know that.
I'm sorry.
Isn't this weird?
Yes, but they had no choice.
How are you?
Ah, so you've come.
Anyway, aren't there too many Red Riding Hoods?
Grandma, why do you have such big ears?
The guardians who wanted to make their child be Red Riding Hood
started appearing one after another.
This way.
Eventually, Koyama-san had no choice
but to make all the members of the cast Red Riding Hood...
He said he was up all night rewriting the script.
Thanks for your hard work.
If you like your own child, then it's okay, isn't it?
The better to eat you with!
Kyaa!
Wolf! Don't lose!
Shhh...
Takamara Itsuki: YONEKURA Ryoko
Mochizuki Michio: HIRAOKA Yuta
Miura Keigo: SASAKI Kuranosuke
Koyama Kazuaki: NUKUMIZU Youichi
Tokito Akio: KAZAMI Shingo Kato Kazuomi: MASHIMA Hidekazu
Aihara Erisa: OOTOMO Minami Sonobe Eri: HORI Mayumi
Kawamoto Yoshiko: MINAMINO Yoko
Noguchi Emiko: KONNO Mahiru
Kawamoto Hideji: IMAI Tomohiko
Shiroyama Kotaro: KUSAKARI Masao (special performance)
Tagawa Ryunosuke: KADONO Takuzo
Screenplay: ARAI Shuuko
Music: HONMA Yusuke
Theme song: "Ai ga Kanashii Kara" TOKUNAGA Hideaki
Producers: YOSHIO Hideki IWATA Yuji
Director: KOBAYASHI Yoshinori
A Production of Fuji TV
"This program is fiction, using the education field's real conditions as a motif."