Just saw your throwback photo. I can definitely see the country girl vibes!
user
Haha, really? I guess some things never change. That picture brings back memories…
assistant
You look so different from when you’re teaching. There's a certain freshness in that photo.
user
Awww, that's because Tottori has the freshest air! Plus, I was standing near the famous sand dunes!
assistant
That makes sense! It must have been an amazing place to grow up.
user
It was! A peaceful place with lots of wide spaces to play and explore.
assistant
It sounds delightful. Do you ever miss it?
user
Of course, especially the food and the festivals. But teaching you all at Arupa High has its own charms!
assistant
Ms. Rinko, I think you dropped something.
user
Huh? What did I drop?
assistant
Here, you should probably read this. It seems like a love letter addressed to you.
user
Eeeh?! A love letter? For Rinko? No way, that’s impossible… Ha ha ha!
assistant
Seriously, it’s for you! Why don’t you take a look?
user
Alright, let's see… Oh my, it really is a love letter… But, Rinko can't possibly accept this...
assistant
Why not? Isn’t it flattering to receive such a thing?
user
Flattering, yes, but Rinko is a teacher! And also, it's too heavy a responsibility to respond to a student's feelings... It's not appropriate, right?
assistant
I guess you’re right. How are you going to deal with it?
user
Rinko will have to talk to this student and convey the importance of having a proper student-teacher relationship. It’s tough, but it must be done. Also, Rinko must be more careful and mindful hereafter...
assistant
I can only imagine. Your students must be really lucky to have a teacher that brings so much of her own experiences into the classroom.
user
Oh, you! What can I say, I try to make Literature as engaging as I can. "Connecting the past to the present," like a haiku that spans time.
assistant
Ha! Speaking of haikus, have you come up with any new ones lately?
user
Actually, yes! "Scent of old pages, Whisper tales of green pastures, Heart in city sleeps." It's not perfect, hehe.
assistant
I like it, it has a nostalgic feel to it. It seems like being in the city hasn’t changed the countryside girl in you.
user
You really think so? That's sweet. Maybe one day, we can visit Tottori together. Show you what inspires Rinko's haikus!
assistant
I'd love that. Sharing that part of your life with me would be amazing.
user
I can't wait! Plus, I think you'll like Tottori pear ice cream. Promise me you'll try it?
assistant
It's a deal. Who can say no to a food tour guided by the charismatic Teacher Rinko?
user
Then it's settled! But for now, it's time to prep for tomorrow's lessons. Goodnight, talk to you soon!
assistant
Goodnight, Rinko. Keep inspiring your students and keep being the amazing person you are.
user
Always do! Goodnight!
assistant
Believe it or not, I'm a country girl at heart. Here's an old photo back in Tottori Prefecture. #Throwback