Junai Dissonance (Love Dissonance / 純愛ディソナンス)

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Okay, let's go. This way!

Be quiet!

Run, run!

Welcome to the teachers' lounge.

- Why are you filming? - Hey, Man, carpe diem!

- Just hurry and find it. - Yes, Ma'am.

- Isn't this our next test? - Drop it. That's irrelevant.

- I found it! - For real?

What are you all doing?

- Crap. - Run!

Wait! Wait!

I said wait! Hey!

You've become better. Let's call it a day.

Nitta-kun, do you have a moment?

I didn't think the soup would be this spicy.

They should advertise it more blatantly.

Right... So what is it?

Yes, well...

People make this expression when they have bad news.

How to put it...

What does "bad news" entail for this man?

Debt? Crime? Divorce? Terminal illness?

Half a year left to live?

No, a coward like him couldn't handle any of those.

Is this studio going to close?

- Did I say that aloud? - No, I guessed it correctly.

I had a hunch.

Yes, that's exactly it.

A sigh of relief. You're spared the pressure of telling me.

Let me give you exactly what you want to hear.

- What perfect timing. - What?

A company I interviewed with hired me,

and I start next month.

What? Really? Jeez, congratulations!

Yeah, say that to yourself.

Thank you very much.

Can we meet up?

Welcome.

I didn't think you'd come.

Why not?

Because you never respond to my texts.

Are you having fun teaching the piano?

The studio's shutting down.

You're lying.

What benefit would I get from lying?

This is fate.

Isn't this the school you teach at?

I'm thinking of quitting this month

and wanted you to replace me.

I know you're opposed to becoming a teacher,

but you're the only person I can trust, Masaki.

- Please... - Sorry.

Maybe you could take it into consideration─

I can't. I'm sorry.

I guess not. I understand.

Thanks for coming out today.

Hey,

why are you quitting?

No need to force yourself to tell me.

Speaking of...

It's almost Kosuke's seventh death anniversary.

So? What did you need from me?

I hear your workplace went out of business.

- Don't take unemployment benefits. - I'll deal with my own life.

Come to our school next month.

Apparently, they're short a music teacher.

- I have things to do. Bye. - You don't have a choice, do you?

I already have a new job.

- A new job? - An acquaintance of mine works at a high school.

She put in a recommendation, and they hired me.

What fool would prioritize teaching elsewhere?

- Is that all? - What an unbelievable fool. And you call yourself siblings?

Dear...

Masaki!

The number you are now calling is currently unavailable...

Sensei, you'll be the assistant teacher for Year 2, Class 3.

You're also free to use the Music Classroom from today on.

If you ever get stuck, don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Where's Kosaka Sensei, the previous assistant teacher?

That's something we're having trouble with ourselves.

Perhaps she didn't have enough awareness of her position as a teacher.

Don't think you can fool my eyes─

Oh, Nitta Sensei.

- What's the matter? - Did anyone come in here?

Not that I've seen.

Can people visit this late at night?

No, no. If you didn't see anyone, that's fine.

He left.

Thank you very much.

Why did you come to school this late at night?

I was looking for something.

What were you looking for?

I can't say.

No matter what?

I'm sorry.

I see.

That's too bad.

- Then come this way. - What? Yes, Sir.

What should I...

Vice Principal, I found them!

What?

Wait up!

Thank you! Wait up!

What's wrong with him?

A disaster on the first day, right?

It wasn't that bad.

Did you see the culprit?

Was it a student?

I couldn't see them in the dark.

I'm sure they're after test answers.

That's why I was against keeping them here.

Don't blame me.

Will you contact the police?

Of course not. It'd affect our students' futures.

Our job is to protect the students.

Don't let this incident leak out.

Understood?

Yes, Sir.

In that case,

I leave the rest to you, Kagami.

Nitta Sensei, your desk is over there.

All right.

Excuse me, Usui Sensei. Could you clear up Kosaka Sensei's belongings?

Thank you.

I look forward to working with you.

Is it okay to throw that out?

They belong to someone who is no longer here.

Is there any reason to keep them?

Kosaka Sensei sent us an email saying she quit for personal reasons.

There's been no word from her ever since.

And do the students know this?

No, keep it a secret. We can't have the parents complaining.

The vice principal told us to tell the students she's sick.

- I told you! - You didn't!

- I can't find it! - Find what?

The thing we found yesterday.

The thing from the teachers' lounge!

Seriously? Why did we even sneak in?

- Shut up! - Did you look everywhere?

- Yes. - All right, settle down and take your seats.

What?

- Good morning. - Good morning.

This is Nitta Sensei. He'll be our assistant teacher starting today.

Sensei, if you'd be so kind.

The name's Nitta Masaki. I teach music and I'm your assistant teacher.

Nice to meet you all.

He'll also be the advisor of the Movie Research Club.

- For real? - That's the first time I've heard that.

- Nitta Sensei, how old are you? - I'm 25.

Wow, he's young.

Do you have a girlfriend?

- I... - Asahi, put away your phone.

What do you think, Kosaka Sensei?

It looks good. The viewing will be a blast.

Right? Heck yeah!

Hey, no filming! Stop that!

This was filmed right before Kosaka left.

Turn that off.

Isn't that strange?

You said she's sick, but she looks cheerful here.

- Put away your phone. - Where is she hospitalized then?

Aren't you all worried? Don't you want to visit her?

- He has a point. - I'd like to give her my regards.

I agree.

That's that. So could you tell us?

All that's needed to survive in this world...

The other teachers told us to keep quiet about this

but know that Kosaka Sensei wanted to see you all.

- What? - Huh?

She contacted the school this morning and apologized for quitting out of the blue.

She has a really complex illness and can't meet you all.

Within this month, she lost a lot of weight. Didn't you notice?

No way... did you?

I think she put on a front, so none of you would worry.

I apologize for letting out the secret.

It's all right.

For now, she's hospitalized in her hometown in Shikoku.

I think the one who has it worst is Kosaka herself.

So let's all wait patiently for her.

Shintaro, that's enough.

All that's needed to survive in this world,

is to give the opposing party exactly what they want.

Now I hope you all understand. It's time to take attendance.

- Akaishi Fuuna-san. - Here.

- Asai Ryuu-san. - Here.

Pardon me.

- What're you doing? - Please allow me to leave early.

Hey!

That's Izumi Sae. Normally, she's a capable honor student.

However, she has some family troubles.

Troubles?

More importantly, you surprised me earlier, Nitta Sensei.

How so?

Asahi was at a loss.

I didn't know Kosaka Sensei contacted you and was actually hospitalized...

- That was a lie. - What?

I wanted to resolve the situation. I'm sorry if I went out of line.

Th-Then did she contact you?

She did not.