The Reluctant Preacher

Shizuka Urumi reluctantly becomes a high school teacher. She resolves to stay out of student affairs but soon loses her temper at a certain pupil.

Shizuka's class starts arguing when a love affair between students is uncovered. She scolds one of them, which leads to a terrible situation.

After the teachers are asked to downsize the student body, Shizuka learns that one of her best students, Keita Miyazawa, is in danger of expulsion.

Posters making a terrible claim about Shizuka cause a commotion at the school. Meanwhile, Kaito faces expulsion on suspicion of physical assault.

When an old photo showing evidence of students smoking spreads at school, Seira, the students' teacher at the time, tries to avoid the issue.

Only Iroha faces expulsion for the smoking incident. As the students' frustration at the unfairness hits a breaking point, Shizuka's past is revealed.

Shizuka's plans for a relaxing Sunday are ruined as she gets wrapped up in a series of unexpected troubles. Meanwhile, Kyoko goes to meet with Aika.

Aika comes to the school and tells the students that Shizuka is responsible for Karen’s death. Shizuka must come to terms with herself.

A student who has long been absent from school pressures Shizuka to identify the students who bullied him and force them to apologize to him.

Meishin Academy is harshly criticized following the leak of the expulsion list. As the school faces closure, Shizuka gives a final heartfelt lecture.