She's... the most beautiful woman I know.
Taka... Takamura-sensei...
Mochizuki-kun was stabbed!
How could this...
"To the Beautiful Takamura-sensei"
Please tell me.
Yes.
Why...
Why did such a thing have to happen to Mochizuki-kun?
This is indeed...
...an unfortunate incident.
Still...
...all of it is my responsibility.
Takamura-sensei.
Ah... I'll bring something to wipe that up with.
Understood. I'll come to call right away.
It's gotten really lonely around here, hasn't it?
I was just in touch.
The police told me the man who stabbed Mochizuki-kun, Natsume-sensei,
has turned himself over to them.
Really?
Since I need to go to the police, I'll ask you to take care of things here.
Understood.
Anything from the hospital?
They said he hasn't recovered consciousness yet.
Is that right.
If anything happens, please let me know right away.
Yes, sir.
Excuse me.
You called for me?
Have a seat.
Yes.
There is a matter I want to put you in charge of.
Please, sit.
It is a client with whom I have been directly involved with for some time.
I'll ask them to come in tomorrow afternoon and I will introduce you at that time.
Do you have some important business?
I told you there would be a penalty, didn't I?
Please concentrate on this matter alone for the time being.
We need to ensure its success.
Both for my office...
...and for you.
Visiting hours will be ending shortly.
I'm sorry. Just a little longer.
Please hurry and wake up.
Everyone is waiting for you.
Superintendent Tagawa, sorry for not contacting you for so long.
It has been a long time, Miyazono-san.
"It's about your son's grade report, isn't it?"
"Yes.
"Since I feel there was a mistake made in my son's grades,
"I thought there was something that could be done
"with the power of the Superintendent of Education.
"I was thinking there should be a reevaluation of his report."
"I, too, have reviewed the reports from that teacher.
"I don't believe he made a mistake in grading your child..."
"And who is it that decided that?
"From here on, I cannot believe what that teacher says about my son.
"Shouldn't you, as Superintendent, punish that teacher appropriately?
"Your Miura-dono.
"Miura-dono."
"All the children are treated the same.
"They are assessed equally."
"Please have him take responsibility."
"Please believe in the teacher."
"You won't do anything about it?"
"Please trust the Board of Education."
Please, have a seat.
What matter did you have for me today?
Hasn't there been a continuing series of incidents involving the Board of Education?
I heard there was an incident
in which a school supervisor from the Board of Education struck a teacher.
It couldn't possibly be one of the members of your staff, now could it?
No, it was our Supervisors of Schools, Miura.
Should a staff member of the Board of Education and a model for school education
be someone who uses violence?
Isn't this the same violent Board of Education member
who said they hadn't made a mistake in my son's grade report?
There's no question that acts of violence are not acceptable.
However, the issue with your son's report and this are two different issues.
Are you protecting a criminal?
No. I would never cover up for someone like that.
And, I also heard that another one of the Board of Education's staff
was stabbed by one of the teachers.
The children are frightened.
What is it that you think about that?
I regret that communications between us and the teachers in the field
were insufficient this time.
Twice in quick succession,
an unprecedented event has occurred between the Board of Education and the teaching staff.
Isn't this a problem of both the staff and the selection process of that staff?
Isn't this indicative of corruption?
No. There is no such thing.
Trusting this Board of Education... would be impossible.
On this occasion,
I will completely sweep away the pus from the Board of Education.
What is happening here?
Please don't ask me.
The Deputy Mayor?
Tagawa-san.
We're troubled that things seem to be running out of control here.
What is it?
The Miyazono's are one of our supporters, aren't they?
And one of our highest income taxpayers.
You're aware of that, aren't you?
So, what about it?
How childish.
Such a reckless battle...
Like one between you and your wife.
The Mayor thinks the same way.
How do you do, I am Takamura Itsuki.
I'm Miyazono.
You really are beautiful.
I had heard the rumors, but you are beyond the rumors.
Knowing I am being praised by you is an honor.
I happily accept it.
So a person like you is a skilled lawyer.
Well, please sit down.
Well then, without delay...
Concerning the matter of your company's M&A that is currently pending.
What with Tanahashi Trading company's
stock prices having gone down and the assumption of the extension of terms,
it is said you are considering a TOB.
If that is the case,
you can expect it to invite a much stronger reaction against the merger from the target corporation.
Once you have decided to implement a TOB,
there will be a ban on the issuance of new stock certificates,
so a temporary injunction should be prepared in the meantime.
Your business sense is also beyond rumor.
They say heaven doesn't give out two such talents,
but that's a lie, isn't it, Shiroyama-sensei?
Come in.
Ah, excuse me.
Superintendent, what did you talk about with the Deputy Mayor?
We had a very good talk.
Ah, I see.
You seem extremely tired.
It's nothing much.
Koyama-san.
Do you know why I cling so to being the Superintendent?
Eh?
It's true that when you consider my current situation,
it would be reasonable for me to resign.
To be honest, I think it would be mentally easier on me, too.
Still, knowing what's going on in the field of education right now,
I just can't leave it...
That is something I cannot do.
The way things are now,
the distrust between all the guardians and the teachers and the schools
will just keep building up.
It's only natural that the children, watching their parents,
will also lose faith in both teachers and schools.
At this rate, the children...
...will no longer believe in either the schools or the teachers...
...and education would be finished.
Shiroyama-sensei, you two should come to our villa for a party.
Ah, we should.
Is your child in good health?
Yes.
But, under the influence of his grandfather,
my son has been constantly causing problems in public.
How old would he be now?
He's in the 5th grade now.
What are you saying? He's already in the 6th grade.
Ah, that's right. He's a 6th grader.
He'll be taking the exams for a private school next year.
She is quite enthusiastic about the problems of education and is very active in it.
Ah, is that right?
Please call the manager!
Please excuse me. I will have it changed immediately.
A Kramer... (someone who complains excessively)
Seems there have been a lot more of those recently.
When they make unreasonable demands at schools, they are called a Monster Parent.
Such foolish parents are called that.
The owner shouldn't allow such customers in.
It's a strange world, isn't it?
Don't you think so?
Takamura-sensei.
Ah, that's true.
Excuse me a moment.
Hello?
Erisa-san?
What's the matter?
Mochizuki-kun...
Thank goodness.
You had us worried.
Takamura-sensei.
Where is everyone?
They're coming right now.
I see.
I'm sorry...
What are you saying?
Everyone wasn't that worried about you.
Ah, but thank goodness.
Anyhow, take your time and get lots of rest.
Yes.
Thank you for contacting me.
Not at all.
The Board of Education is having lots of problems, isn't it?
Yes.
Still, Koyama-san has stirred up his old body and is doing his best.
I see.
But...
...the one with the most trouble is the Superintendent.
Eh?
A noisy guardian is personally whipping up a group of parents
to "clean out the pus from the Board of Education."
Ehh...
Please come help us again, Takamura-sensei.
Ah...
I wouldn't be of use to you anymore.
That's not true.
Still, it really is a disagreeable guardian.
Is that right...
I don't think even Miura-san would scold you if you called them a Monster Parent.
"Metropolitan Police Station - Umesato Police Station"
The other side suddenly agreed to an out-of-court settlement.
They won't prosecute.
You're to be released within 2 to 3 days.
What's the matter?
Aren't you happy?
I've brought trouble to the Superintendent of Education.
The Superintendent understands your feelings.
He doesn't blame you.
I...
...have burdened the Superintendent with unnecessary baggage.
What are you saying?
The Superintendent�s wish is...
...for you to leave here right away, and come back to the field of education.
The Superintendent...
...needs your strength.
Chairman Miyazono's wife has?
It seems she must have Takamura-sensei's advice, no matter what.
Our important client's wife.
I sincerely ask you not forget that.
I understand.
Recently, there have been a lot of problems with the Board of Education,
and, as just one guardian, it has made me quite anxious.
Ah...
The other day, while my son was on his way to the elementary school,
I led a protest against the control of the Board of Education.
For the sake of the children, we are fighting against that decrepit organization.
There is the possibility that it will develop into a trial.
Therefore, Takamura-sensei's strength is essential.
You are acquainted with their skills, aren't you?
I am thinking of calling for the Superintendent of Education, Tagawa, to resign.
A little while ago, he was also involved in a problem concerning my son's school records.
At that time, he assumed the posture of 'equality' and 'fairness.'
The world these days isn't equal.
However, the Superintendent doesn't appreciate that.
After all, a small minority of the elite holds authority over the rest of society.
The majority of the public consists of this two-tiered structure.
And, it's our view of the world that decides how it will move.
That's where that Superintendent Tagawa comes in.
You understand, don't you?
Takamura-sensei.
Episode 11: "History's Strongest Monster Parent"
Chairman Miyazono's power is enormous.
When they once offended the Chairman,
a branch office suffered over 100 million units of damage.
Why do you want to support that Board of Education so much?
I'm not really interested in supporting them.
I'm telling you this as a close friend from the office.
Your contract with them is over.
If you want to keep on being a winner, then forget all about the Board of Education.
Don't accept a job you'll lose.
I've brought it.
Good work.
Ah, here.
Hello, Chief Editor?
This is Miyazono.
I have some slightly interesting information for you...
Itsuki.
This article about the Board of Education. Isn't it the place you used to go?
"Monster Parent Manual - S City: All Guardians are Monsters"
"Education Field Shaken Exposed - The Truth Behind the Board of Education"
The Board of Education has long been a black box.
It wasn't easy for the citizens to grasp its realities.
So, wanting to thoroughly denounce the dark world of the Board of Education,
you wanted this scoop to be the start, right?
Superintendent.
Asking us to trust the Board of Education was merely whitewash.
It is not whitewash.
Is that right?
If the Superintendent tells us a lie, that would be a problem.
You had this prepared in secret, didn't you?
"Monster Parent Repulse Manual"
Where did you get this?
I obtained it from someone.
I understand this was produced at a meeting
where the Superintendents of Education had gathered.
I don't know!
Well, that is, um...
Many portions of that article are wrong.
That such a manual...
Yes, I'm sorry. Excuse me.
This is endless!
Ah, again?
Hey there!
- Master! - Master!
Well, well...
Look, what with all this fuss, you need to eat lunch, don't you?
Yeah.
Thank you!
My treat, my treat.
That's nice of you.
Don't lose to an article full of lies.
Please tell the Superintendent to hang in there.
We will.
Superintendent,
you also contributed to the making of this manual.
In brief, isn't this evidence you are treating guardians as monsters
and trying to exclude them?
Just who are the schools for?
Just who is education for?
The rulers of education are the children. And the guardians as well.
It is a fact that at that conference this manual was created at least temporarily.
However now, whenever possible,
we have instructed that all guardians' views be listened to.
Even if you use such whitewash, we will not be convinced.
It is not whitewash.
It's because of you that these schools have become spoiled.
This Board of Education is the root cause of all the various evils and disorder in the schools.
Each of these parents has come here to demand an apology and an explanation.
We guardians are asking the Superintendent
to please prepare for us a satisfactory explanation.
If you are unable to give us a convincing response,
we guardians will demand the resignation of Superintendent Tagawa
and the entire Board of Education organization.
At this rate, the Superintendent and the Board of Education
will be crushed by the guardians.
This isn't something you should be worrying about.
It's Tagawa's problem; he'll be fine.
I wonder.
For now, we have no choice but to watch.
Besides, what could you do?
Miyazono-san is your client, isn't she?
Sensei, you've come.
Ah, I woke you up. I'm sorry.
Don't worry about it.
That aside, what's the matter?
Eh?
Such a dark look spoils a lovely woman.
Be quiet.
What on earth's happened?
Do you know what the most important thing in life is?
Eh?
Until recently, I thought it was winning at work.
That's what was important to me.
But now...
...it seems that was no good at all.
What a luxurious sensei.
That was until I worked with the Board of Education...
...and got involved with all of you out in the field of education.
Eh?
I don't know what may happen, but...
And it may just be an ill feeling.
But if goes on like this, I think it might turn out bad.
Sensei, what are you talking about?
Ah, that is...
It's just I don't know what I should do anymore.
Don't you understand, Sensei?
Huh?
There are many excellent lawyers out there...
But there is only one Takamura-sensei...
...in all of Japan.
What are you doing?
That...
Ah...
You shouldn't move.
Please open it.
Thank you.
Sensei.
Please help the Board of Education.
Thank you.
What is it you wanted to talk about?
I learned all my business enterprise know-how from Shiroyama-sensei.
For about 10 years now.
It was my intention to face my job head on, with all my might.
And I could see that, too.
I have great respect for Shiroyama-sensei.
I trust you as an office member.
To me, you are an irreplaceable part of my existence.
Therefore...
I will be resigning from this office.
Forgive me for my selfishness.
What will you do after resigning here?
Even after I leave here, I will never change being a lawyer.
I will go now to a place where I am most needed.
I remember now.
To help those in trouble is a lawyer's job.
Very well.
Please walk along the path you believe in.
Thank you very much.
You mustn't push yourself too hard.
If you should fail, please return here at anytime.
Shiroyama-sensei?
You and I...
...are partners, aren't we?
Thank you very much.
"Briefing session on the disgraceful circumstances concerning the Board of Education."
It's tomorrow at last, isn't it?
It is, isn't it.
If only Miura-san was here a time like this.
That's impossible.
And that Mochizuki-kun has to be out at a time like this, too.
Aren't you always saying how unreliable he is?
If only the one we are waiting on would come.
Morning.
What's all this?
What's the matter?
"What's the matter?" What about you...
What happened at your law offices?
I quit.
You quit...
- Ah! You quit?! - What do you mean?!
I don't understand it myself.
Well, where should I start?
The point is, they are wrong to blame Superintendent Tagawa for that.
What do you mean?
The Board of Education was first given the Monster Parent problem
by the prefectural governor.
- The prefectural governor? - That's right.
All the other Superintendents began competing with each other
to make that manual...
as a way of scoring points with the prefectural governor.
Against those circumstances, just one person took exception...
Superintendent Tagawa.
He said, "Treating guardians as monsters from the start is wrong."
He then went around trying to persuade the others.
Because of that, for the time being, the manual was shelved.
Didn't Ms. Miyazono say she had a copy of it?
That's right.
Then someone was a spy for her.
They're trying to trap the Superintendent.
Um, that tiny Deputy Mayor is suspicious.
And your evidence?
Just my intuition.
Well, I also have a picture.
"Circumstances Explanation Meeting"
"Ballot Box"
"Dissolve the Board of Education (Approve - Disapprove)"
"Briefing Session on the Disgraceful Circumstances Concerning the Board of Education."
A lot have gathered, haven't they?
Takamura-sensei is late, isn't she?
She said something about bringing someone.
Ah...
"Guardian Representative Miyazono Takayo"
Yuka...
You've gotten bigger.
Papa!
I'm sorry, Papa.
Yuka.
Why are you here?
Takamura-san contacted me.
Where is she?
Because of some bad circumstances today,
she asked me to come meet you.
I see.
I think it's probably about this.
"Briefing Session on the Disgraceful Circumstances Concerning the Board of Education."
"September 9th, 2:00 pm"
Thank you for waiting.
From here,
the briefing session on the disgraceful circumstances concerning the Board of Education will commence.
I am the representative of the guardians.
The number one problem facing the education field these days
is the existence of the Board of Education.
In our democratic world,
we have been deprived of the natural cleansing of corrupt institutions such as this.
I agree!
To begin with,
in order to remove themselve from the effect of political influence,
and for the sake, they say, of preserving educational neutrality, continuity, stability and independence,
the Board of Education has been abusing those characteristics to become a hotbed of corruption,
keeping the eyes of us guardians from seeing in.
Isn't that true?
Superintendent Tagawa, please answer.
That is not true in the least.
Are you not sipping from the swarm of sweetheart deals concerning concessions
for textbook and teaching materials samples as well as school equipment?
Never has anything of the sort occurred.
For the sake of the children,
it is no longer essential for the Board of Education to continue!
Are you okay with this, guardians?
Violence, bullying, rising truancy, declining academic standards,
the schools are full of these problems.
Unless we develop counter-measures to the Board of Education,
these continuing scandals at the schools will only grow worse and worse!
The Board of Education is no longer needed at this city!
Not needed!
The present Board of Education should be dismissed,
and I hereby request that a new organization, led by the guardians,
be established as the Board of Education!
I agree!
Please wait!
Takamura-san?
The witness is waiting at the entrance.
Roger.
Takamura-sensei.
Please allow me to speak.
I am the lawyer for the Board of Education, Takamura Itsuki.
I have been the one dealing with those guardians who have become a Monster Parent.
I was apathetic to education...
I even though it absurd.
However, by participating in the field of education as a lawyer,
I came to a simple realization.
In the future, when I have gotten old,
those who will be supporting this nation are the children of today.
In today's world,
I cannot be indifferent or apathetic to this.
Saying I'm fine on my own is a selfish way of thinking.
And,
I have also noticed those sorts of ideas have been invading the schools as well.
That sort of apathy...
If the children grow up accustomed to that selfish way of thinking,
then what is to become of this nation's future?
What is it...
...we should be telling the children?
Here is what I think.
It isn't essential to tell them anything special.
That's because...
...more than anyone else, children are watching their parents.
They are watching their teachers.
They are watching all adults.
If there is something to teach them beforehand, first...
...it is that parents and teachers...
...should teach children to live a life they won't be ashamed of.
Above all, isn't it for the sake of the children?
Still...
...people aren't always strong enough to live honestly.
Even a mother can become disheartened.
Even a teacher can become disheartened.
That's why it's essential for both to help each other as equals.
The Board of Education's sole reason for existence
is to act as a bridge between mother and teacher.
As a lawyer,
I have watched the Superintendent and the Board of Education.
For the sake of the children,
they came to grips with the schools,
in order to raise the children towards a nurturing future...
Sit there.
...much like a father working for his company.
I brought him in.
Those mothers who are raising children are also raising the future of Japan.
As their companion...
...isn't it also right for the Board of Education to be there?
Could you believe in the Board of Education once more?
It's impossible for us to believe in them anymore!
Right?
Everyone.
Don't allow yourselves to be tricked.
For the sake of the children,
don't allow yourselves to be swayed by the persuasive power of what this lawyer has said!
When those times come when I'm not sure what's right for children,
there was someone who told me what I should do.
"Consider lowering your perspective."
"In that way, what you hadn't seen up until then, you can now see."
Couldn't we, as adults, think that way once more?
To remember with our children's hearts.
The children are always watching the adults.
Sensei.
"Wilson - Shiroyama Law Offices"
So you were here?
It's in case Takamura-sensei should suddenly return.
It's a possibility until she signs the contract tomorrow.
That's true.
At any rate, we should leave it just as it is.
I have requested it be so.
Good morning, Shiroyama-sensei.
Good morning.
How is the work going?
It brought me a little closer to Takamura-sensei.
Kato-sensei, if you are unable to fill the hole she's left, that would be a problem.
You're the candidate for Ace during the next term.
Shiroyama-sensei...
I have expectations of you.
Thank you very much.
Good morning!
Mochizuki-kun.
Congratulations on leaving the hospital!
Master, you've come!
Of course I did!
Mochizuki-san, are you all better now?
I'm completely recovered.
Mochizuki-kun! This is great, this is great.
Sorry for the trouble I caused.
No, no.
Ah, Superintendent, where is Miura-san?
Miura-kun said he wanted to try being a schoolteacher once more.
Eh? Really?
Yes.
He said he was thinking of returning to the starting point of the educational system.
That's just like Miura-san.
He also said he had reconciled with his daughter and that they meet periodically.
Is that right.
It's too soon, but we have a flood of requests from the schools.
I'll be counting on you.
Yes!
Master, we'll count on you to make us something good.
Counting on you! Counting on you!
Ah, that's right.
I've requested a new lawyer be sent to us.
Ah, a new lawyer, huh...
Without that person here, this office will be quiet, won't it?
You won't find as flashy a person again, now will you?
Who are you calling flashy?!
Takamura-sensei?!
We'll be counting on you once again.
Yes.
What about that talk of opening your own private office?
The world is quite severe,
so, for the time being, I will be working here as your legal advisor.
Is it true?!
Well, my current pay will go to...
...1000 yen an hour now... (~$10)
It has nothing to do with how much you get paid.
Sensei is still the best lawyer.
You know how to say good things, don't you?
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