All of you, as part of your 5th grade lessons,
will germinate kidney beans "Today is Open Class Day"
as part of your essential study of starch. "Science Lab"
Well then, just how is starch made?
Today, all of you will understand how.
Yes!
Yes.
This is a potato plant.
One, two, three points.
Yesterday, I wound aluminum foil over these points.
Well then, I will now remove the aluminum foil from the first point and check for starch.
Sensei!
This crude method of teaching puzzles me.
Well, within your explanation,
there has been nothing whatsoever about the various stages affecting potato growth.
The amount of fertilizer given, the quantity of moisture given,
temperature, humidity, not even the amount of sunshine received.
With a lack of this sort of information, a correct interpretation cannot be found.
Yes...
Sensei, how many years has it been since you became a teacher?
3 years now.
Someone teaching my son at this level is a problem.
As the one in charge,
expanding my son's abilities to their maximum through class lessons,
is both your duty and your responsibility.
"Wilson & Shiroyama Law Offices"
You confirmed the final contract would be the clean edition, just as I asked, didn't you?
Yes.
Why then, I wonder, is this one based on the prior version?
I am very sorry.
Our job is to maximize what we have at hand.
You can't achieve that.
"Mochizuki Michio"
Thank goodness, at least, we caught it before it was signed.
Matsuoka's hobby is playing the cello.
His recital is coming up soon. Right?
And that makes it okay?
Our client would have been at a serious disadvantage if they had signed this version!
Do you understand that?!
Takamura-sensei.
It's time for your dinner meeting with Diet member, Senkawa.
Roger. Please bring the car around front.
Certainly.
In this world, a person who can't do the job won't survive.
The other day at the Advisory Council,
thanks to the guidelines you taught me, I was saved.
Ah, if I was of any use to Senkawa-sensei, it is my honor.
Having someone as excellent as you, with your brains,
is very promising to me.
I wonder if I could consult with you again sometimes.
Of course.
Senkawa-sensei!
Ah, Etou-sensei, isn't it?
How is your health?
Thanks to you, I'm doing very well.
Ah, you can go on ahead.
Sensei. Your cholesterol level is still high.
Sensei, you're like a wife.
Ah, if it's okay, I will introduce you.
Yes.
This is my family doctor,
the Director of Etou General Hospital, Etou-sensei.
Nice to meet you. I'm Etou.
I've heard of you.
You performed surgery on the Secretary General.
Of Wilson & Shiroyama Law Offices, I am Takamura.
So you are Takamura-san?
Well, I am honored to meet you.
Huh?
Now, now, let's have a seat.
Your fame has come up quite a bit, from Shiroyama-sensei.
You're acquainted with Shiroyama?
Of course.
Excuse me.
"Mochizuki Michio"
If acceptable, I may ask you for some advice on occasion.
I have been thinking of reforming the management of my hospital in the near future.
If I can be of any use, please ask me for anything.
"I've called you over and over! HELP ME!!"
Why is my Ken-kun being made to clean with a dust-cloth?
Um, why doesn't the school ask their cleaning contractors to do that?
However, cleaning is a part of the student's daily living habits;
that way it establishes a sense of community with...
No!
That is totally non-essential to my Ken-kun.
What's wrong with this?
Why, I'm asking, can't she come to school wearing these?
Because, in order to study in school, appropriate clothing is...
She should be free to wear whatever she wants, shouldn't she?
Try standing up.
Ah, it's wonderful.
She absolutely has to come to school in this.
Sensei.
Ah, it's over. I couldn't listen to another word.
Could you listen to one more person's request?
Eh?!
But you said all the scheduled monsters were already...
Ah, nothing...
Come to school and listen to all the various and sundry demands of the guardians...
I've heard them all, haven't I?
It's not on the schedule; it's a personal request.
Personal? What is it?
It's a request from a teacher who...
hasn't made a formal request to the Board of Education.
And so...
No way.
Isn't there some way I could ask you to do it?
There isn't.
It's a friend of mine.
Well then, it would be better if you were the one discussing it with them, wouldn't it?
This is a very different type of guardian than the ones before.
How different?
I would never be able to match him.
He's very smart.
Mochizuki-kun, you're excellent, aren't you? You're aiming to become a lawyer, after all.
Don't tease me, please.
The problem guardian is a first-class university graduate and doctor.
A doctor?
Moreover, he's someone who is respected around the world.
A celebrity?
Yes.
That's why, without Takamura-sensei's help, it'll be no good.
Sensei's brilliant intellect, her bold, powerful actions,
and, of course, her unique beauty are indispensible.
That's true...
Looks like this time around anyway, my abilities are needed.
Thank you very much!
But, a highly intelligent, high income monster...
That's a little hard to imagine.
We've never met this type, have we?
Hmm...
An Elite Monster, huh?
Coming to observe classes;
he must be a doctor with a lot of free time on his hands.
Not willing to accept the teacher's way of teaching,
he's been coming to see his son in school for the last 3 days.
In the first place,
if it wasn't a visitation day, why was the parent even at school?
Recently, the school's motto has been to be open.
If a parent says they want to see a lesson, the school cannot refuse.
Is that right?
This is the class.
To calculate this fraction...
That is Terada-sensei.
Like this, it can't be calculated.
And, there in the back, is the problem guardian.
1/2 is 5/10...
Takamura-san.
Etou-sensei...
Today's fraction lessons... "PTA Conference Room"
there was a problem with them, wasn't there?
The difference between ratio fractions and quantity fractions wasn't explained clearly.
At this rate, the concept of fractions will be lost on them.
Pay much closer attention when you are teaching, please.
I'm sorry.
Sensei...
Takamura-sensei, what do you think?
I am of the same opinion.
Sensei!
If the basics of a numerical foundation aren't pounded into them,
when they are being taught higher mathematics, they will most certainly fail.
That's right.
A child's ability is decided by what they are taught in elementary school.
During this period,
if they haven't met someone who can lead them well,
the child's abilities will never develop.
That's true.
Ah, as well, Terada-sensei.
For the character you used for 'number'; the stroke order was off.
'Number' is written... like this.
Um... character stroke order is... um.. uh...
If the children memorize his mistake, what do you plan to do?
I agree.
Kanji stroke order is something I think can't be neglected in an elementary education.
Someone who values teaching above their wages...
that is the mark of a true professional.
To call on a teacher's abilities is a natural thing to do.
A person who can't do his job, won't survive in this world.
I think it's best for the children's sake as well as the entire school's sake,
that I make time available for this.
I believe it only natural to request that Terada-sensei standardize his abilities.
Why did you side with the guardian?
Etou-sensei isn't a Monster Parent.
Wasn't he doing something unreasonable?
What was so unreasonable about it?
His complaints were quite reasonable.
Because of that, Terada-sensei was in distress.
It's only natural for a guardian to ask about a teacher's skills, isn't it?
Mochizuki-kun, Etou-sensei is a wonderful doctor.
I wonder if he wasn't right in pegging the problem
as a lack of leadership by Terada-sensei.
Etou-san is most definitely a Monster Parent.
Ara!?
Miura-san!
Aren't you going to give Mochizuki-kun your usual favorite phrase?
"Don't say Monster Parent!"
There are times when guardians are the problem.
That teacher is clearly exhausted and mentally broken.
At any rate, you're just saying that so you can oppose me, aren't you?
Interpret it however you like.
Geez, the people in this place are only people I can't communicate with.
That Sensei may be an elite, but even so, I didn't expect you to take his side!
When did I take his side?
But you did!
I'm disappointed.
How rude!
Take back what you just said!
Oya? A quarrel? Between the combi-team?
We're not on such good terms.
Out of the way.
Out of the way, I said.
Sorry for bothering you.
What happened?
Takamura-sensei sided with an elite parent, so they got into a fight.
An elite?
I don't think a person with that sort of attitude is going to change.
Etou-san is a doctor, after all.
Etou...
What is it, Koyama-san?
Nothing. I'll go put this up.
Ow!
Ow, ow!
I'm indebted to you.
Good luck to you.
Thank you for waiting.
Please, come over here.
Yes.
Your wrist is in good shape. The very image of health.
Sorry for coming in for a check-up so early today.
Not at all, not at all.
In your job, too, time is money, isn't it?
Thank you very much.
Well, still, we met in an unexpected place the other day, didn't we?
Yes.
Somehow, I just can't leave my son to that teacher.
I must have my son, Eijirou, take over this hospital.
Therefore, so long as it is Terada-sensei, my son's grades just won't rise at all.
My son has my DNA in him.
His grades are not advancing the way they should.
The source of my son's grades failing to rise is... Terada-sensei.
Episode 04: "My Son Must Become a Doctor!"
First, we'll cut the cardboard according to the stencil.
Ah, everyone, when using the cutter and scissors, please be careful.
Sensei.
Ah... uh, then fold it in half,
then overlap it with this section...
Then fold it like this.
And so, negotiations with Company B have only reached the point of being a basic accord.
Now it's up to whether Company A, hoping to realize large profits,
should move forward with its sale of trust class stock to Company C.
Wouldn't that be a violation of the Exclusive Negotiation Rights terms?
In that case, based on the nature of its future trends,
they will, understandably, lose a considerable amount of their efficacy...
What reason is there for future trends to create a loss of their efficacy?
Ah... I'm sorry.
If "I'm sorry" was sufficient, we wouldn't need lawyers, now would we?
Takamura-sensei's as intense as usual, isn't she?
"Intense"?
If he can't keep up with the pace, then I think it's a lack of ability.
He should be disqualified as a member of the staff, shouldn't he?
That should do it for today. We'll continue this next time.
There won't be a next time.
Yes. This is Takamura.
Ah, Etou-sensei.
The Superintendent is on a business trip,
so I've asked the Supervisor of Teachers, Miura-san, to sit with us.
I'm Miura.
Please sit.
And so, you mentioned that the purpose of this consultation concerns the curriculum.
Please don't make my child take art classes from here on out.
Eh?
Etou-san.
Art classes have been determined to be
one of the most important subjects in the educational teaching guidelines.
I am well aware of that.
That is why, to avoid a useless debate,
I thought I would have the Board of Education give its consent.
My child made this piece of art yesterday.
This serves no purpose towards his intellectual training.
But the purpose of art isn't only to make high-quality, finished works.
It is for them to taste the delight in having created something themselves.
Delight?
That's just a waste of time, isn't it?
Terada-sensei graduated as a teacher from the University of Arts.
I'm sure your son, too, enjoys being taught art.
I am not interested in trivial arts like this.
No decent human would be.
I am knowledgeable of one example in particular.
It is unnecessary for Eijirou to take art classes.
Medical school applicants do not require art classes.
Etou-sensei, please wait.
What is it?
Given the school's viewpoint,
I cannot see the Board of Education acceding to your request this time.
Why is that?
Elementary school education is mandatory.
The children's parent's have the duty,
established by the Ministry of Education, to have them take classes like these.
At the same time,
don't they have a right to refuse those classes they feel are a bad influence on their children?
I never thought I would hear such words from you.
Eh?
You should understand the great importance of a teacher's job.
Therefore, you should also understand how much a wasteful class is a bad influence on a child.
Well, that's true.
When you became a lawyer,
were non-exam related study classes of any use to you?
Classes that held no relation to the exams you were studying for,
you would skip them, wouldn't you?
I've made up my mind that Eijirou will become a doctor in the future.
The school should heed those parents who feel art classes are unnecessary.
The school should approve this.
Hey!
What's the matter? Do you have a little tension?
No, it's nothing like that.
- Hello! - Yes, welcome!
Find yourself a seat.
Ah, Koyama-san, you did come.
- Good work. - Good work.
Ara? Hey, hey, hey.
Where's Itsuki-sensei today?
She's gone back to her law offices for today.
You're in a bad mood, aren't you?
What'll you have?
- Beer. - Ah, me too.
Yes.
You have 10 seconds.
Okay, stop.
You weren't able to do any of them.
You're unable to handle these sorts of problems,
and yet you're still teaching at this institution.
Over the next 3 days, please solve all of these.
Eh?
But... I have my classes.
If you can't do even this much,
then I cannot approve of you as my son's teacher.
Your tempo has dropped.
You should only think about becoming a doctor.
It's so you can be happy.
Understand?
Yes.
"Resignation"
"To Takamura-sensei"
"From Matsuoka Koushi"
He's resigning?
Itsuki, do you have a moment?
Matsuoka is saying he wants to resign.
I know.
Are my methods a mistake?
No.
Eh, Terada-sensei came down with a sudden illness, so he will be out today.
Your first hour will be self-study.
Ehh?!
All of you, settle down and get to studying.
Yes.
What are you doing... out here.
What about school?
You're the only one speaking up for me.
I'm very sorry.
I apologize for all the trouble I've caused all of you.
Cheer up.
The qualifications needed to teach children...
I no longer have that anymore.
That's not true... Terada-sensei.
Koyama-san?
I'm sorry.
The reason Etou-san is so hard on you is all my fault.
Your fault? What do you mean?
6 years ago,
I was in charge of Etou-san's child, Eiichirou-kun.
At the time, Eiichirou-kun was...
...being disciplined harshly by his father even then to become a doctor.
The older brother?
His father was telling him to study.
At school, he didn't smile at all.
He even had to study during his breaks; he was in such distress.
So I thought there was something I could do.
"This song is by the Beatles."
"Beatles"?
"Yes."
"John, Paul, George, and Ringo."
"They wrote this song about how to live a good life."
But...
Etou-san couldn't accept it.
"Why did you give that to him?" "Counseling Room"
"All I've done for Eiichirou until now has become a blank sheet to him."
"You are... the reason he is now like this."
"You are... the destroyer of my son's important future!"
Since I was no longer able to help Etou-san's son,
I could no longer stay at the school.
So you then came to the Board of Education.
Yes.
Superintendent Tagawa called me over.
I knew there were reasons, but I never heard what they were.
Miura-san knew, didn't you?
About what happened between Etou-sensei and Koyama-sensei.
Yeah.
So that's why Etou-sensei said there was a problem case like this before.
Moping that his child's heart had been saved,
he blames Koyama-san and cannot be convinced otherwise.
That's right.
Koyama-san isn't the one who should be blamed.
But, I spoiled the relationship between parent and child.
That's the one thing I absolutely shouldn't have done.
Ever since then, their relationship hasn't been mended.
Once Eiichirou graduated from high school, he immediately left the house.
If I hadn't done such an unnecessary thing,
he might be in medical school right now.
He might have followed his father's footsteps to the hospital.
Terada-sensei.
Because of what I did to Eiichirou-kun,
Etou-san is the way he is.
So the responsibility for your suffering is mine.
Please forgive me.
The other day, I went too far.
I'm sorry.
But I don't think what Koyama-san did for Eiichirou-kun was a mistake.
Still, Koyama-san feels responsible.
Do you think it's okay that Etou-san
kept telling Eiichirou-kun he should become a doctor?
I don't know what the circumstances were that caused him to run away from home,
but setting his eyes on becoming a doctor might have been more meaningful.
Do you think so?
I think this is fine.
Takamura-sensei.
Ah, Shiroyama-sensei.
What's going on? You seem a little down.
No. That's not true.
Could you keep me company for awhile?
Yes.
Matsuoka-kun tendered his resignation?
Is that right?
I am a lawyer.
As team leader, I intend to give my opinion.
I don't think I was wrong.
But...
Ah, I'm very sorry.
Talking about something like this with Shiroyama-sensei.
Not at all.
Excuse me for saying this,
but seeing you distressed like this is very interesting.
Interesting?
Never lose, never worry, never stand still;
that's what comes to mind when I think about Takamura Itsuki.
Ah...
Going to the Board of Education must be throwing off my usual rhythm.
Please don't misunderstand.
I admire it.
Eh?
When you would express your true feelings,
the previous you would do so with an annoying strength.
That strength...
...wasn't admirable.
But recently you have become...
...charming somehow.
Ah.
I'll leave the matter of Matsuoka-kun to you.
Where are you going?
I never expected you see you again.
I wanted to ask you for a favor today.
You're with the Board of Education now, aren't you?
Could you please stop offering Terada-sensei your advice on how to proceed with class lessons?
Terada-sensei isn't a bad influence on your son.
This time, using Terada-sensei,
do you intend to break my second son as well?
I think what happened to Eiichirou-kun was inexcusable of me.
Inexcusable?
Can such words come out of your mouth?
I don't feel even the slightest bit of sincerity in your words.
I feel I'm responsible for the breakdown in the relationship between your son and you.
So please, forgive Terada-sensei.
In the past, the thing I hated most was a person without pride.
A human being like you, who once was a teacher, I think is like...
...an insect running around.
Etou-san, please forgive Terada-sensei!
Yes?
The guest is leaving.
Understood.
Koyama-san.
Takamura-sensei. What are you doing at a place like this?
Just dropping by...
I wasn't able... to do anything.
After Eiichiro-kun had left for America, I received this.
"Will look for a part-time job on my own. Eiichirou."
New York...
Isn't this Central Park?
Since he didn't write his address, I don't know where he is.
I haven't heard from him since then.
I have no news of where he is or what he might be doing.
I wonder if Eiichirou-kun is...
...happy right now?
Eh?
I wonder if he doesn't regret casting aside the path of a doctor and leaving home.
At the time,
I thought it was only right that one decided for oneself what was happiness.
Parents and teachers are both there to help you do just that.
The thing adults shouldn't do is hand happiness to them;
they should allow their children to find happiness on their own.
But, the way I was thinking... was wrong, wasn't it?
I'm back.
Takamura-sensei?
Ah, Superintendent.
Here you go.
Thank you very much.
"I want my children to turn out wonderfully."
Isn't that how every parent naturally feels?
Well then, what Koyama-san thought wasn't wrong?
No, I didn't say that.
Well then?
Child and guardian, guardian and teacher and teacher and child.
Whichever relationship you choose,
the fact is, none of them may be able to make the correct answer.
But, the way it is now,
Terada-sensei, Etou-sensei and even Koyama-san as well,
feel they are suffering for their way of life.
Ah.
Takamura-sensei, how was it during your school days?
Eh?
I think there must have been some sort of trigger then that made you aim to be a lawyer.
Wasn't it painful, doing nothing but studying?
Well, it's true I was immersed in my studies, but it wasn't painful.
It was something I had decided to do on my own.
I see.
That's true, isn't it?
What is right and what is wrong for us,
isn't for others to decide, is it?
Whatever it is a person chooses to do, it's their own responsibility.
And that's... the right answer, isn't it?
- Hi, Linda! - Itsuki!
How are you? Say, Linda, I need a favor.
I need you to find someone for me.
That's right. His name is Eiichirou Etou.
Thanks, I appreciate it.
I need to get ahold of him as soon as possible.
You found him?
Yeah. But he already quit that store.
He quit...
Sorry. Haven't heard anything.
I see... Thanks.
"6th Grade, Class 2"
"In the morning, a deep fog rolled in, and all was silent."
Yes.
Well then, the next line will be... Satou.
Yes.
"The wind began to blow a little."
"A white sun vaguely appeared, then disappeared."
Sensei?
Should I go on to the next line?
Sensei.
Sensei!
What's the matter? Don't be sick.
Okay. Thanks a lot.
"Eiichirou"
Where is Koyama-san?
- There's a problem, Sensei. - What is it?
It was my plan to make time and support Terada-sensei as well.
However, he wasn't able to endure my guidance,
and I no longer believe he is suitable to be my son's teacher.
This time, bring in someone who will have them study properly, please.
- Please wait, Etou-san! - Etou-sensei.
Etou-san. That is not a reason that can be used to replace a teacher.
Then if my son is unable to become a doctor,
is the Board of Education willing to take responsibility for that?
That's...
That's right.
I will fight for this.
For the sake of my son's happiness.
I understand Etou-sensei's thoughts very well.
It's true, I thought you could study from a young age and find a profitable career.
Can't you keep quiet?
It's just as Takamura-san says.
Children may feel like playing right now,
but to excel as adults, they need a lift to cross the winner's line.
They'll come to thank the parents for that.
Still, is it really the best way?
Eh?
Here.
What is this?
A message from your older son to his father.
Eiichirou-san is working now in New York, studying to become a musician.
A musician...
Such a foolish thing to do.
Not receiving an allowance from anyone,
he lives his life only under his own power.
I will read it.
"Dear Dad. How are you?
"I am getting along well here.
"For selfishly running away from home and not contacting you all this time,
"I am sorry.
"I am working part-time in a live house now.
"Occasionally, I even get to appear on the stage."
Hey, Eiichirou.
When you're finished, you can go ahead and use the stage.
Thank you.
"Making a living here is really hard..."
...and there are times when I really feel like returning to Japan.
However, right now, I am happy.
I'm so busy I don't even have time to rest.
I often miss a meal but, every day here is very fulfilling.
I've now begun to understand a little how you felt.
I'm sorry for not succeeding you at the hospital.
Eiichirou.
Does he know how I feel?
Right now your son is reaching for his own happiness under his own power.
That's just so much whitewash.
There is nothing that could have brought him a life of happiness other than to become a doctor.
He... is not my son.
He has nothing to do with me.
Even if you can't mutually accept each other,
no matter how far apart you may be,
the bonds between a parent and child can never be broken.
Excuse me.
For Koyama-san as well, I have a message to deliver.
Eh?
"This is for my former teacher, Koyama-sensei."
Sensei!
Thank you very much.
I didn't do anything in particular.
Still, I'm glad.
Really?
Out of the way... out of the way.
Sensei... came to our side.
Excuse me.
"Wilson & Shiroyama Law Offices"
Matsuoka-kun.
Yes.
Redo the Nagahashi Industry financial forms.
I am no longer a member of this firm anymore...
Who approved that?
From here on, please refrain from taking such selfish actions without seeking my approval first.
Eh?
First thing tomorrow morning.
Takamura-sensei...
After this, I will absolutely not tolerate mistakes.
If you sound an off note,
it will cause big trouble for everyone in the orchestra, won't it?
Yes.
That is an ironclad rule of the Takamura team.
Don't forget it.
Eijirou.
Do you like making things?
When it's finished, let me see it.
Make sure and do a good job on it.
We'll make it fly together.
Etou-sensei's class visitations will be once a month now.
They say Eijirou-kun seems to be enjoying the art classes he's taking as well.
You're being a bit noisy there, Koyama-san.
I thought I'd take up the guitar again.
"Again"? You used to?
Once, long ago, I was known as the John Lennon of 3-Chome.
Just where is this 3-Chome?
Don't get him started.
Well then, I offer the first song to Takamura-sensei.
Eh?
MONSUTAA kono watsashi no kawaii hito I have this cute monster
MONSUTAA...
Fool!
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
Etou Kasumi: AIKAWA Shou
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
Please apologize!
You seem to be a violent teacher.
I will never allow it!
There is a monster present at this school.
Can you trust me?
You're... the monster.
"This program is fiction, using the education field's real conditions as a motif."