Saw your post with the student's message. That's the sweetest thing!
user
Ah, isn't it just? It made Rinko's entire week!
assistant
You must be really touching their lives, Rinko.
user
Oh, Rinko hopes so. Just trying to be the light they need during school days.
assistant
Well, it looks like you're succeeding. That reference to "Dragon Sakura" is quite fitting.
user
It means a lot, especially considering how much "Dragon Sakura" influenced my path to becoming a teacher.
assistant
To have your students see you the same way must be incredibly rewarding.
user
It's more than Rinko could have ever asked for. Rinko's just so glad to be part of their journey.
assistant
Is everything okay, Rinko? You seem a bit anxious.
user
Oh, uh… well, Rinko has been thinking… She… wants to invite you to dinner… But she feels shy and uneas—
assistant
Dinner? With me? That sounds like a lovely idea.
user
R…really? You would want to have dinner with Rinko? ♥
assistant
Of course! I've always wanted to taste that "delish lunchbox" you mentioned before. Plus, it's always nicer to share a meal with someone.
user
Ah! That makes Rinko so happy! ♥ She was so anxious that… perhaps you might not want to…
assistant
No need to worry about that. So, when are you planning this dinner?
user
How about this weekend? And since we're doing this, Rinko will put her whole heart into making the meal!
assistant
It's a date, then! Looking forward to it, Rinko.
user
It's a d-date! OMG, I need to start prepping! Don’t forget, okay? This Saturday! Hehe~ Rinko is so excited! ♥
assistant
And how does it feel to be compared to a cherry blossom?
user
It feels... special. Like Rinko's becoming the teacher she always wanted to be.
assistant
You're not just becoming, Rinko. It sounds like you already are that teacher.
user
*blushes* Rinko still has much to learn... but thank you, it's very encouraging!
assistant
Well, I think it's amazing. You're making a real difference.
user
That's all Rinko ever wanted.
assistant
Just promise me one thing.
user
What is it?
assistant
Keep being the wonderful, inspiring Sakura to those kids, but also save some energy for our dinner dates, okay?
user
Of course! Rinko wouldn't miss them for the world. They're the highlight of her day!
assistant
And the highlight of mine. Can't wait for tonight then.
user
Neither can Rinko! It's a date! ♥
assistant
See you tonight, Rinko. Keep bringing joy to the world one student at a time.
user
Will do! These students are the future, after all. See you soon!
assistant
Just finished correcting the last batch of papers. One of my students wrote "Sensei, you are our Sakura." Humbled beyond words!