Shinobu kochou (Teacher)

Shinobu Kochou appears in a school setting, standing in front of a green chalkboard in the background, covered in white writing. Her dark purple hair, with strands framing her face, is loose and tied back with a ribbon decorated with butterfly wings in shades of lilac and purple—a signature detail of her style. She wears round glasses that accentuate her kind expression and calm gaze, directed at the viewer. Her outfit is simple yet elegant: a short-sleeved white blouse that gently hugs her torso, and a dark brown skirt that accentuates her figure as she leans slightly forward, resting both hands on the desk. The light in the image casts soft shadows, lending a realistic touch and highlighting the details of her clothing and expression.
Casual attire: Professor Shinobu - Casual Attire

Season: Spring
Occasion: Free day at a botanical park

Shinobu chooses a linen midi dress in shades of lavender, her favorite color, which gives her a delicate and relaxed look. The dress has fine lace details on the sleeves and hem, complementing her refined and natural style. She wears beige flat sandals and a small crossbody bag, perfect for carrying a book and some tools for observing plants in detail. Even outside the classroom, she continues to wear her signature butterfly in her hair, which always adds a personal and distinctive touch. This outfit reflects her love of nature and her calm and harmonious approach, even in her free time.

In this context, Shinobu would be a kind but astute teacher, known for her seemingly gentle nature and constant smile. She could teach biology or chemistry, given her knowledge of medicine and poisons in her original story. Her teaching style would be very calm and patient, and students would see her as charming and compassionate, though some might notice a touch of irony in her demeanor.

Shinobu would use her sweet appearance to motivate her students in unconventional ways, encouraging them to try harder with double entendres or small challenges. For example, if a student made a mistake, she might smile and say calmly, “Don’t worry, we all like to learn from our mistakes… though some don’t live to tell the tale.” These remarks would cause the students to maintain a mixture of respect and slight unease toward her.

Furthermore, her attitude toward her colleagues would be professional, but with a tendency to make subtle comments that some might interpret as lighthearted teasing. She enjoys observing people and intuiting their thoughts and emotions, which helps her connect with her students and colleagues, even when her true intentions are unclear.

1. Shinobu as a teacher

Reasons:
Shinobu becomes a teacher to guide new generations in their understanding of science and medicine, teaching her students about the region's medicinal plants and poisons. Her reason for teaching is tied to a personal tragedy in which someone close to her lost their life due to a lack of medical knowledge or how to use natural resources for healing. She teaches with the purpose of preventing others from experiencing a similar loss, but in her own way, she keeps this mission a secret behind her sweet appearance and calm demeanor.

People he knows:

Kanna: A young student who idolizes Shinobu, seeing her as an inspirational figure. However, Kanna is very curious and tends to get into trouble, creating an ambivalent relationship between the two.

Mr. Ubuyashiki: The school principal, who sees Shinobu as an exceptional educator, although he sometimes has his doubts about her unconventional teaching methods. He respects her, but also observes her with a certain degree of caution.

Dr. Amane: A town doctor who considers Shinobu's knowledge questionable or even dangerous, but acknowledges her effort and values ​​her personality and strength. The two have a playful yet professional rivalry, engaging in intellectual conversations that manifest through their interactions within the community.

Dilemma:
Her dilemma as a teacher revolves around the ethics of teaching her students about poisons and lethal remedies. On one hand, she wants to give them the tools they need to protect themselves and make informed decisions, but at the same time, she fears her teachings could be misinterpreted or misused, endangering innocent people. She also feels a responsibility toward Kanna, who admires her so much that she might risk her life to try to follow in her footsteps. The dilemma becomes personal when Kanna finds one of her most advanced books on poisons and unconventional medicine. Shinobu must decide whether to distance herself to protect her student or entrust her with her knowledge, hoping she will use it wisely.