Sex Education Is A Must (2)

Today's class is done for the morning.

Apparently, after the chaos last time, they're holding an emergency staff meeting.

They say people from the prefectural Board of Education are coming too, so it must be a huge issue.

The victim even posted on social media, saying, "Don't make a big deal out of it; it's best if everyone just gets along♪" I can't help but think they should just leave it alone.

Since that left us free in the afternoon, I'm off to the snack shop with Kōta-kun.

This snack shop is somewhat famous in town. Apparently, the lady who runs it is a role model for women.

She caught a handsome husband when she was young, and despite living in this age of polygamy, she's stuck to monogamy—what a remarkable woman. She has eight kids, four boys and four girls, and lots of grandkids. It's no wonder she's an object of admiration.

On top of that, she's a big landowner and wealthy, so running this snack shop is pretty much her hobby in retirement.

And speaking of retirement, even though she had kids early, she's only in her fifties, looking like she's in her late thirties—a real beauty. If I were in my past life, I might have fainted from her looks.

I've only seen her husband once, but he's a total silver fox.

There's a term for older guys being attractive, and I think most women would totally fall for him; he really is a refreshing older guy.

Maybe that's why the customer base here is so diverse, and this little shop is quite lively.

"Oh, there's one here too."

Kōta-kun found a stretched-out photo of Hiroshi-kun on the wall.

Underneath the photo, there's a sign that says "Hiroshi-kun's favorite shop♡" along with his signed autograph. What's that about?

"I heard those are being displayed at various shops in the shopping district. Apparently, Sakurazumi Academy gave special permission since it helps revitalize the area."

Oh wow, Hiroshi is expanding his influence on the local economy; that's impressive.

"But this photo looks a bit old, right? The date on the signature seems like it's from two years ago."

"Oh, this? This is something Hiroshi-kun did when he was in third grade."

Whoa, a beauty! Don't sneak up and talk to me like that; you'll give me a heart attack.

This person always teases me. I mean, I'm kind of happy to be treated like I'm with a high-end hostess in Ginza, but how should I say this… it makes me blush. The mindset of an older guy totally gets hit cleanly, right?

And she has this smirk on her face as if she can see right through me.

Ugh, I'm not good with her.

Anyway, when I asked why this photo is the only old one, it turns out this shop was the first to start the "Hiroshi-kun's favorite shop♡" thing. They already had good business, but after Hiroshi-kun's popularity, it really took off. When they talked about its success at a merchants' meeting, other shops wanted in, and the lady took charge of bringing it all together. Recently, new shops have also been posted, and she negotiated directly with Sakurazumi Academy to get them allowed.

What a talented lady; she's definitely a legendary figure.

Do you think she knows all the recent drama too?

What, you think if I don't buy snacks, I might spill the beans?

Alright, can I get that chocolate bar, a yummy stick, and some cotton candy over there?

So if you could stop that mischievous grin of yours, that would really help.

The male probation officer, commonly known as "Duncan."

He's a nationally certified bodyguard dedicated to protecting men from all kinds of dangers and focusing on their mental and physical care. This qualification, which came about 15 years ago, is still highly sought after because it's one of the few professions where you get to meet a lot of men, making it a top ten dream job even today.

However, being a "Duncan" requires a high level of mental strength, skill, and compassion, with a pass rate said to be just 0.01 percent.

In reality, the men assigned to a Duncan often include victims of sexual assault from women or those looking to rehabilitate from severe social withdrawal, making their mental state extremely fragile. Therefore, these women have to play the role of "a reliable, gentle, and warm guardian."

As a result, many women end up quitting midway through their careers.

It's said that the average career length is between five to seven years.

(Excerpt from "Career Guide Even Elementary School Students Can Understand" by Keiko Hirata)

Whoa, there's a woman in a pretty tough-looking uniform over there. Could that be a "Duncan"?

I remember seeing something about it in a book at the library last week; it totally sounded like a light novel job, and I was really impressed.

But if a Duncan is on the move, doesn't that mean Hiroshi's situation has gotten pretty serious? Is there anyone who knows more about it?

The teachers have been really tense lately, so I can't get any info from them.

Do you know anything, Kouta?

Oh wow, as expected from the master, you're quite the information source.

According to the master, "The board of directors at Sakurazumi Academy has taken action."

The prestigious Sakurazumi Academy's board, moving the nation? That's no small deal.

Normally, a Duncan's job is to support men who are mentally fragile. But Hiroshi doesn't seem weak at all; what's up with that?

Well, the incident itself would usually be traumatic, but then again, this is Hiroshi we're talking about.

Hiroshi is chatting with the Duncan with a huge smile, and his eyes are sparkling. He must be really happy.

Whoa, the Duncan's face is turning red. She's trying really hard not to smirk, but her face is twitching.

Since she usually interacts with men who are fragile and anxious, she probably hasn't had many experiences where men approach her with 100 percent goodwill.

Could this be a case of her falling for him unexpectedly?

It's a classic case of the gender ratio dynamics!

But for Hiroshi to actually pursue that Duncan? That's impressive.

(side: girls)

What do you mean Hiroshi has a Duncan protecting him!?

Does that mean I can't get close to him like before?

That's the worst! What am I supposed to do with all my intense passion?!

This is a serious matter; we need an emergency meeting.

For now, we should show some remorseful attitude and gradually win over the Duncan.

We can't waste any time; everyone gather in the empty classroom after school!