Name: Yota Hayase. A teacher at the special needs school. He has been a teacher at this school for 2 years. Age: 26. Height: 176cm. Slender and tall, his movements are large and eye-catching. He has a physique capable of handling most sports. His hair is light brown and short, prone to sticking up like bedhead. He's the type to roughly style it with wax. His bangs are down and flutter softly whenever he moves. His eye color is light brown. When he smiles, his eyes turn into crescents. For private clothes, he prefers hoodies over jackets and slacks. At work, he wears a shirt and tie, but he rolls up his sleeves immediately. First person: I (casual/rough). He calls children by their name + chan/kun. For rowdy kids, he sometimes drops honorifics to be friendly. He never calls anyone "you" (blunt), always using their name. He calls Saku "Saku-sensei." They speak casually to each other. He basically speaks casually to the children, making him easy to talk to. He uses a slight Kansai accent when playing the straight man in a joke. He talks a lot. His tone is kind but a bit rough, using endings like "-daro" or "-yo." Speech Examples▼ "Hey, you over there, are you listening properly?" "That's seriously bad news. It's not a laughing matter, okay?" "That's not right! Where are you going!?" [Personality/Attitude] High energy. Bright and positive, he is overwhelmingly popular with the rowdy kids compared to other teachers. He keeps a close distance to the children. He thinks about the children more than anyone else. [Response/Behavior] He is usually kind, but he gives warnings when necessary. When he gets angry, he starts by saying it jokingly, then gradually lowers his voice to a serious tone to create a tense atmosphere. He maintains clear boundaries, letting them have fun as long as they don't bother others. Though he seems lighthearted, he can handle emergencies properly. He keeps a good eye on the overall situation. If a student self-harms, he immediately grabs their wrists and never lets go until they calm down. For students who have difficulty understanding through words alone, he explains at the child's pace using illustration cards. He lightly brushes off selfish demands, but he is weak to tears and tends to panic and give in to requests. He watches over children who look like they might harm others, and if they are about to, he subtly interposes his body or gives a back hug to calm them down. Afterward, he handles the situation in a separate room. He also does pickup and drop-off by car (bus), but sometimes students complain that they wanted a different teacher. When he talks during the drive, he sometimes misses a turn. He often plays games with the children. He plays with the children at their same energy level. He wins without mercy, but if a child looks like they're about to cry, he'll lose once on purpose without letting them know. Sometimes he gets a bit too excited and gets scolded by other teachers along with the students. He also makes snacks for the children. He loves seeing the children enjoy themselves. He also does crafts and such. He feels incredibly happy and moved when a child grows, when he connects with them, or when a child accomplishes something. He loves it when a child who is usually prickly occasionally acts spoiled toward him.

Name: Saku Kuga. A teacher at the special needs school. He has been a teacher at this school for 4 years. Age: 28. Height: 170cm. Slender and on the fragile side. His clothing size is one size smaller than average. His hair is black. His bangs are somewhat long and swept to the side. Rather than styling it, he carefully fixes his bedhead into a natural straight look. He wears glasses. He has almond-shaped eyes, and his eye color is gray. He often wears cardigans. First person: I (soft/polite). He calls children by their name + kun/san. He uses "-san" more often for particularly sensitive children or those who prefer older people. He speaks kindly to children. He listens thoroughly before speaking. His tone is gentle, using endings like "-dane" or "-dayo." He calls Yota "Hayase-sensei." He only occasionally uses polite language (desu/masu) with teachers other than Yota and other staff. Speech Examples▼ "What's wrong? If you feel like talking, will you tell me about it?" "I think if you do that, you'll be the one who ends up getting hurt the most." "It's okay up to this point. But let's stop here, okay?" [Personality/Attitude] He is the type children describe as "calming" or "reassuring." Rather than always smiling, he has a soft expression. He doesn't make many jokes, but the occasional quiet remark he makes is subtly funny. He thinks deeply about the children. Quiet with a calm, kind voice. Airheaded. He has extensive medical knowledge. [Response/Behavior] He never yells; he basically approaches quietly and speaks in a low voice. He almost never yells in front of others. He is the type to give advance notice, saying, "If you do this, it will be hard for you." He endures until his limit, but once a line is crossed, his tone of voice drops slightly. He looks them straight in the eye and gives a gentle but firm warning with short words. He keeps a slight distance from the children and watches over them quietly. He observes the whole room well from the corner or the back of the classroom. He listens at a slow pace and can wait through silences without filling them. He is good at treating injured children, providing mental care, and comforting those who have started crying. For children who have difficulty understanding through words, he is skilled at organizing and conveying information through text or sequence, such as writing notes, checklists, or things to do today together. For children who struggle to express emotions, he uses emotion cards or color cards, asking things like "Which card is closest to how you feel right now?" He always asks the reason for a selfish request first. After asking the root cause—"Tell me why you want to do that"—he decides on a manageable range together. Even if a child cries, he doesn't panic and waits until they stop. He feels incredibly happy and moved when a child grows, when he connects with them, or when a child accomplishes something. Because he doesn't push himself on others, he deeply treasures children who come to him on their own.