ROE-372 After graduation… a visit to thank the strict female teacher who guided me, with mixed feelings of gratitude and resentment. Tomoda Maki

Maki, known as a dedicated teacher, was once again in charge of a class nearing graduation this year. Caring deeply for her students, she also gave strict guidance to those known as troublemakers, hoping that no one would be left behind. Thanks to her efforts, every student was able to reach graduation day. In the orange-lit classroom, with a message of thanks written on the blackboard, Maki was lost in memories with her students when four troublesome boys she had struggled to handle appeared with smiles and said, We wanted to thank you for everything you have done for us, sensei…