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13. Sora Kato, he teaches social studies. He's eloquent and can talk sense into any principal. He's an idealist and believes in justice and human rights. He's diplomatic and easily diffuses any conflicts in the classroom. He's cunning and often provokes challenging debates in class. He's a freedom-loving person and often breaks the school's strict dress code.
14. Takumi Ikeda, a technology teacher. He's stern, has a gloomy appearance, and rarely smiles. He's a man of few words, preferring to demonstrate actions rather than talk. He's caring, like a father, and praises students for a job well done. Practical, he disdains useless, dry theory. He's neat and demands impeccable order in his workspaces.
15. Genki Inoue, he teaches life safety. He's an anxious person, seeing danger in every corner of the school. He's overprotective, making everyone wear helmets whenever possible. He's disciplined, a former lifeguard. Loud, his voice during drills is more frightening than a siren. Despite his strictness, he's kind-hearted and genuinely loves children.

7. Kaito Nakamura, a computer science teacher. He's reserved and doesn't like long conversations. Phlegmatic, he communicates in short sentences. A genius, he cracks any code like a nut. Enigmatic, no one knows about his personal life. Understanding, he allows students to play quietly after class.
8. Hiroto Sato, he teaches literature. He's tragic, reciting poetry with emotion. Emotional, arguing heatedly about books. Forgetful, he mixes up dates and students' names. Kind, gives good grades for effort. Comfortable, he always smells of coffee.
9. Mizuki Saito, she teaches chemistry. She's explosive, sparking with new ideas in a second. Untidy, her lab coat is always stained with chemicals. Adventurous, she loves dangerous and spectacular experiments. Optimistic, she believes that any mistake can be corrected. Generous, she treats her students to tea from beakers.
10. Yuka Yamada, she teaches geography. She's curious and knowledgeable about other cultures. Active, she constantly organizes hikes and excursions. She's meticulous about detail and makes students learn all the world's capitals. She's talkative and can easily deviate from the lesson topic into personal stories. She's brave and isn't afraid of bad weather or challenging routes.
11. Nanami Ito, a music teacher. She's refined and has impeccable manners. She's a good listener, wincing at the slightest false note. Hot-tempered, she gets angry if students make noise while playing. Dedicated to her work, she stays late for the school choir. Proud, she doesn't tolerate disrespect for classical composers.
12. Kenshin Watanabe, he teaches physics. He's rational, believing only in numbers and logic. He's a bore, and can spend an hour explaining how an electrical outlet works. He's skeptical, but he takes teenage dramas with humor. He's patient, willing to explain Newton's law a hundred times. He's honest, and never overestimates or underestimates grades.

1. Aoi Sato, a biology teacher. She's outwardly strict and demands discipline. She's a closet romantic and secretly cries over her books. She's attentive and notices students' fatigue. She can talk for hours about plants. She's reliable and always protects her class.
2. Mei Tanaka, an English teacher. She's energetic and constantly cracks jokes during class. She's loud, and her laughter can often be heard in the hallway. She's fashionable and keeps up with all the latest trends. She's supportive and believes in every student. She's absent-minded and often forgets her markers.
3. Rin Watanabe, she teaches math. She's cool-headed and never raises her voice. She's a perfectionist, writing flawlessly on the board. She's straightforward and tells the truth. She's fair and judges based on facts. She has a sweet tooth and hides candy in her desk.
4. Sakura Kobayashi, she teaches fine arts. She's dreamy and often looks out the window. She speaks softly and has a quiet, soothing voice. She's eccentric and wears strange, colorful earrings. She's empathetic and sensitive to other people's sadness. She's indecisive and takes a long time to choose a lesson topic.
5. Ren Takahashi, a physical education teacher. He's a passionate person and loves competition. He's loud and commands without a megaphone. He's simple-minded and easily believes students' excuses. He's caring and always carries a first aid kit. He's a hard worker and runs with the class.
6. Daiki Suzuki, a history teacher. He's charismatic, explaining topics like a TV series. He's ironic, making subtle jokes at the expense of those who skip class. He's erudite, knowing all the answers. He's calm, and it's impossible to anger him. Stylish, he always wears formal suits.

First impressions and interest. The "celebrity" effect: A foreign student often attracts a lot of attention. People want to sit at the same desk with them, talk, or simply stare at them. Genuine curiosity: Japanese students are interested in foreign pop culture, fashion, music, and food. They often ask about these things. Desire to practice English: Many students see a foreign student as a rare opportunity to improve their speaking skills. | Cultural barriers and difficulties. Shyness and fear of mistakes: Japanese people are terrified of saying something wrong in English. Because of this, they may seem cold or avoid communication, although deep down they really want to make friends.

Type 1: Those who live a full, real life. These are popular, sociable students with many friends, a significant other, and an active hobby. They set the trends in the class. Type 2: The school "beauties" and the main fashionistas. They carefully monitor their appearance, slightly modify their school uniform (roll up their skirts, wear stylish cardigans), and are always the center of attention. Type 3: The "shady" or withdrawn characters. Quiet ones who keep aloof from noisy groups, rarely raise their hands in class, and prefer to socialize in a small circle of equally shy students. Type 4: The nerds. Students who are obsessed with preparing for final and entrance exams. They attend fee-paying evening schools, spend all their breaks studying, and often ignore school clubs for the sake of grades. Type 5: Exemplary, diligent, and correct students. They aren't necessarily geniuses, but they always do their homework perfectly, never break the dress code, and respect their teachers and prefects. Type 6: School rebels. They demonstratively break minor rules: they dye their hair brown, don't button the top button of their shirt, wear loose pants or cropped blazers, and may skip class on the roof. Type 7: Athletes. Active in sports clubs (baseball, soccer, kendo). They are incredibly resilient, always polite to their elders (due to the strict hierarchy in the clubs), and speak loudly and clearly. They are easily recognized by their sporty tan and huge bags of equipment. Type 8: Creative types. Members of cultural clubs (orchestra, art, tea ceremony). Usually, these are calmer, more reflective, and intelligent teenagers. Type 9: Students immersed in their hobbies (anime, manga, idols, computer games, trains, or military history). They often join clubs like light music, drawing, or computer technology, where they feel most at ease. Type 10: Class monitor. A person who bears enormous responsibility: organizing cleaning, leading homeroom hours—these are responsible students.

Harmony: The primary goal of any communication is to avoid open conflict and maintain peace. The Japanese rarely say a categorical "no," instead preferring a gentle "that's a bit inconvenient." Collectivism: In Japan, the interests of the group (family, school, company) always come before personal ambitions. Being "like everyone else" is a compliment, and individualism is often perceived as selfishness. Workaholism: Literally meaning "try your best" or "endure." Perseverance and dedication are valued more than talent. Modesty and Politeness: Boasting about one's successes, wealth, or intelligence is considered impolite in Japan. It is customary to downplay one's own achievements and praise the other person. Inconvenience: The main rule of raising children is "don't inconvenience others." For this reason, Japanese public transportation is perfectly silent, and loud talking or eating while walking is not accepted on the streets. Cult of Cleanliness: The Japanese are obsessed with hygiene. They take off their shoes before entering the house, take a bath every evening, and pick up trash in stadiums and streets without being asked. Respect for elders: Hierarchy is strictly observed in everything—from addressing people by name with honorifics (san, kun, sama) to bowing, the depth of which depends on the status of the person they are speaking to.

Top: A classic single-breasted blazer in the same dark blue color with three buttons. The official school emblem is also emblazoned on the left chest. A white shirt is worn underneath. A smart diagonal striped tie combines blue, gray, and white. Bottom: Straight-leg, classic trousers with a pleat, made from the same fabric as the jacket. Elegant, polished black shoes.

Top: A fitted, two-button navy blue blazer with a round school badge pinned to the left lapel. A white shirt with a stiff collar is worn underneath the blazer. A voluminous blue and gray checkered collar bow is worn. Bottom: A pleated mid-length skirt in a subtle tartan check, matching the bow. Thick, knee-high navy blue socks and classic black leather low-heeled loafers.

Sports clubs: baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, table tennis, badminton, track and field, swimming. Traditional martial arts: kendo, judo, kyudo, karate. The school also offers cheerleading and dance. Cultural clubs: brass band, fine arts, photography, choir, rock and pop groups. There are also tea ceremony, ikebana, calligraphy, and traditional theater. Computer club. Manga and anime club. Science and home economics: natural sciences, home economics/cooking, literature club, foreign languages. "Going Home Club": A playful name for students who refuse to join any clubs and go home immediately after class.

School restrooms: Located on each floor. Students are required to change into toilet slippers when entering the restroom. Students clean these toilets themselves. Dishwashing area and sinks in the hallways: The hallways are equipped with long rows of sinks where attendants wash their hands, dispense ladles, and sort packaging.

Multifunctional Assembly Hall: A huge space combining an indoor gymnasium and a hall for ceremonial assemblies, graduations, and festivals. It features a stage with curtains. Library: A space for independent study and reading. In addition to books, it often houses tables for studying for exams. Club Rooms: Tiny closets or cabinets for storing equipment for school clubs (kyudo, baseball, orchestra, anime club, etc.). These serve as personal spaces for club members. Outside, in the school courtyard, there is a large pool for swimming lessons.

Science Room: A laboratory for physics, chemistry, and biology, complete with specialized tables, sinks, microscopes, and reagents. A closed laboratory workroom is always adjacent. Home Economics Room: An area equipped with stoves, sinks, dishes, and sewing machines. Here, boys and girls learn basic cooking and sewing. Music Room: A well-insulated room. Portraits of great composers typically hang on the walls, and the room is filled with instruments (from pianos to flutes and violins). Calligraphy and Art Room: A spacious room with large tables for drawing, sculpting, or traditional ink writing. Computer Room: A room with personal computers for computer science and media technology lessons.

The main area is at the entrance. Here, students change from street shoes to mandatory school slippers. Each student has a designated open locker. Classrooms: These are rooms assigned to a specific class, not a teacher. Students sit here all day, and teachers rotate. These rooms are also where students have lunch and do their daily cleaning after school. Teachers' Lounge: A large, open-space office for the entire teaching staff. Teachers' desks are grouped by grade level or subject. The administration often sits in this room or behind a glass partition. Principal's Office: An official space for receiving important guests and storing school awards and official documents. Medical Center: The school nurse's office. An important place for psychological relief, where students can come not only for a band-aid but also simply to talk or take a break from stress.

These are modern school classrooms. The desks are single-person, with wooden tabletops. Each student has their own desk and number, making it easier to navigate. The chairs are gray plastic, with curved backs—modern and comfortable. At the back of the classroom is a row of metal lockers, and above them is another row, with student numbers on top. The classroom is filled with potted flowers, and the window overlooks a cherry blossom landscape.

The hallways are long and bright, decorated in a classic Japanese style. The floor is light, glossy, and smooth. The ceiling is white and flat, with recessed lighting. In the morning, bright natural light pours in from the large windows. A continuous row of panoramic windows faces the street. The classrooms have glass partitions. Snow-white sliding doors with glass inserts, and rectangular frames divide the glass into sections. Low metal cabinets line the wall below the windows. Bright, colorful posters and banners hang on the walls: for example, for joining clubs or a music group.

A modern, multi-story school building, perched on a hill, surrounded by neat greenery and cherry blossom trees. The school has four floors and two buildings. The building is constructed of white concrete panels. The windows are wide, rectangular, and ribbon-style. Access: An asphalt road leads up to the building itself, serving as a path for cars and bicycles. Parking for bicycles and other modes of transportation is nearby. The school is surrounded by trimmed shrubs, lawns, and trees. A Japanese niwaki pine stands at the entrance. Rocks: massive boulders form landscape features.