Accident

Chapter 2

One year later

Mafuyu's POV

"Kirisu-sensei, you are really under-performing recently. You should pay more attention to your teaching. Your students' scores are getting lower, and if you don't have any solution for this, I might have to do something with you."

"... I understand, principal. I am sorry for that..."

"Look. I think you have something bothering in your mind. If you feel like it, just take a day off. Don't force yourself."

"... I'm fine, principal. I cannot take a break from my teaching because of that. It is too unprofessional for me."

"... Fine then. Just think of what I said, Kirisu-sensei. You may take your leave."

I give the principal one more nod and leave his room, walking on the dark corridor. Just as usual, the sky is strangely glooming, and I can't understand why those students don't bother and keep playing, talking, like today is a great day. My last class for this afternoon is over, and now I just want to get my stuff in the teachers' room and leave. I just want to relieve all of my stress for the day.

I walk in the teachers' room, and just as usual, my colleagues are still chatting about something... well, interesting or important. What is that? Did someone just get married? Some new Japanese gameshow? Or did someone pass away? I can't even hear them, they're just buzzing in my ears.

When I finally reach my desk, someone pats my back to get my attention. It's just another teacher, about to 'teach' me some useless stuffs.

"Kirisu-sensei, what happened to you? Your student's History scores are very below average, and they are blaming on your teaching method. It's so rare to hear that, you know?"

Her voice is so small, like sound of small wind blowing through my ears, but I can still almost hear it.

"... So? You believe them?"

"Not really, but looking at their scores, I don't think they are telling a lie or exaggerating so you won't teach them anymore."

"And what is your role here? This is my problem! I can solve it myself without any of your word!" I told her, almost loudly and caught the attention of the teachers nearby. She takes her leave, but doesn't forget to get another one to talk about her non-sense.

And there they are, pointing at me, talking about stuffs they don't know or understand from me, behind my back.

"Guys, we are going for dinner and karaoke tonight. Since tomorrow is weekend, are you interested in it as well?" Another teacher asked loudly in front of the others, and they all agreed. What the hell is wrong with them? Instead of going home and preparing for the lessons next week, THAT is what you're going to do? Irresponsible!

"Kirisu-sensei, would you like to go as well? I think you've been having some stress, so just enjoy a bit as a relaxation..."

"No thanks! I have some more valuable things to do at home. I'll be going now. Take care!" I glared back at him and left the room with my purse. And my reward for doing that... is more wrong chatting behind my backs.

"Hey, I heard Kirisu-sensei got called to the principal's room. With her state right now, I don't think the reason is positive..."

"THE Kirisu-sensei is actually teaching badly? This could be my chance and also ours to impress the principal and perhaps a promotion, don't you think?"

"And so, she's just leaving like that... Just let her be, she hasn't had a proper conversation with us for a year. It's just her way to get more attentions. I'm not bothering with her anyway..."