Pirate's Freedom

Outside the brightly polished glass window, you can see the blue sky and white clouds drifting slowly by.

"ItisbettertodoAthantodoB."

The sound of a somewhat careless lecture echoed in the classroom.

"It is better to do A than to do B, or rather to do A than to do B."

A figure who appeared to be thin, mostly because of his height, stood behind the podium and raised his hand to write a line of cursive characters on the blackboard.

"Let me give you an example, for example: It is better to fight for justice than to rail at thehill - it is better to fight for justice than to condemn evil."

Ta da...ta da da...

The sound of chalk hitting the blackboard has a rhythm to it.

"BettertodoA means fight for justice, thantodoB means railattheill. Here, there is another variation. We can also say..."

As soon as the bell rang, Porusalino immediately put down the chalk and dusted the sleeves of his striped suit.

"Okay, it's time for get out of class to end, that's all for this class."

As he spoke, he walked off the podium without stopping, bending slightly in front of the classroom door so as not to hit the door frame.

before the ringing stops.

Porusalino had already passed the door of Class F, second year, and walked away in the gaze of the students.

"..."

After a brief period of silence, the roar of youth rang out.

The students left their seats, and after a seemingly random movement, small circles quickly became active.

"Teacher Porusalino, it must be at least two meters."

"I can see it clearly here, the hair is coming out of the top of the blackboard."

"Wow, how tall is it? I really want to ask."

"Go! Go! Representative, go quickly!"

"Being alone, it's still a bit..."

"Don't look at me, I don't even dare to raise my hand to ask questions in class!"

"I kept praying in my heart that he wouldn't hit me. If he couldn't answer, it felt like lasers would pop out of his eyes."

"That height is so oppressive! Only a brave man dares to talk to me!"

"Except Hayato-kun——! Hayato-kun answered the question well!"

"If you listen carefully, Mr. Porusalino's lectures are very good."

"Yes, the lecture is surprisingly easy to understand."

"Hey, have you heard? I heard that he is Italian——"

"Japanese-Italian? No wonder he's so tall!"

"For Japanese, the name Porusalino is too strange!"

"Hahaha, let's forget it. This is too rude to the teacher."

Immediately, a burst of laughter and slapstick suddenly sounded.

【No, no, no, the problem is before that——】

In the back seat by the window, the aloof king buried his head in his arms, suppressing his desire to complain.

[Is it really okay for you to just endure it and not mention it? 】

……

Chiba City Sobu Senior High School, 2nd grade F class teacher, English teacher Porusalino.

[Are new teachers generally allowed to serve as teachers? 】

[It should have some background...recommendation from the family committee or something like that]

[Isn’t there something happening recently, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s introduction of overseas talents...]

For the time being, except for the fact that he is unusually tall, this is the general impression that Sobu High teachers have of this new colleague who has been on the job for three days.

……

In the teacher's office, neatly arranged tables are separated by baffles and divided into desks for each teacher.

"Youth is a lie and a sin. Those who praise youth often deceive themselves and the people around them, and look positively at everything in their environment..."

Looking at the Mandarin composition titled [Review of High School Life] in front of her, the female teacher held her forehead with a headache.

"If failure is a symbol of youth, then wouldn't those who can't make friends be at the peak of youth?"

"But--"

A voice sounded from behind, and Hiratsuka Shizuka tilted her head back slightly.

"The failure of others is not considered youth, but simply failure."

Pursing his lips and sipping a cup of brown rice tea, Porusalino turned his chair and glanced sideways.

"They only pick explanations that are good for themselves, so they are sinful."

In a tone that was very sinister, he skipped through the essay, which was more of a critique of high school life than a review of high school life.

"On the other hand, those who do not praise youth are truly righteous."

As if he had tasted it carefully, he said with a pout.

"Oh yo yo~ Young people today are so amazing."

"Teacher Porusalino..."

Taking out a cigarette from the pocket on his chest that was about to burst, Hiratsuka Shizuka tapped the filter as skillfully as a middle-aged uncle. After stuffing the tobacco, he lit it with a "click" of a lighter. He took a deep breath and exhaled the smoke. .

"The Japanese won't appreciate your sense of humor."

Although she looks beautiful, her words and deeds make people feel regretful. Hiratsuka Shizuka is a rare beauty with a sad heart.

However, it seems that due to his high adaptability to [abnormality], Porusalino does not feel like an ordinary person at all.

"Year [-] Class F, Hikigaya Hachiman, I didn't expect him to be my student. No matter how you look at it, he won't be an easy-going guy."

Taking a sip of brown rice tea to moisten his throat, he continued.

"But is it my imagination? Mr. Hiratsuka, you look like you have a headache but are full of energy."

"Students these days are very capable and will compromise with reality, which makes teachers lose their motivation and makes them feel like working in a factory."

"So, to put it all together-"

Hiratsuka Shizuka stretched proudly.

"It's annoying that he has an awkward personality, but I like people who don't give up thinking."

"However, there is no way to adapt to this society."

After stretching, she made a serious judgment.

"It's necessary to bring them together and transform each other."

"Oh yo," Porusalino clicked his tongue.

"This is not the only one I have trouble with. It seems that being a teacher is not as easy as I thought."

"It's not as simple as pricking her head. She is a very good student...but everyone has their own troubles..."

Hiratsuka Shizu showed a faint wry smile.

"In short, she is a very gentle child. She has been waiting in a club with only one person, trying to solve the problems of visitors."

"In that case, can you take me there?"

Porusalino said suddenly.

"I also have some worries that need to be sorted out."

"Let the students listen to the teacher's troubles...Mr. Porusalino, are you serious?"

Hiratsuka Shizu was really surprised now.

"Perhaps there are some differences between foreign countries and domestic countries on this point."

She tried her best to give a more tactful reminder.

"But in Japan, the authority of teachers is very valued."

"Don't worry, it's no different here."

Porusalino said in a relaxed tone.

"Mr. Hiratsuka, I just have some common sense confusion. It's better to ask the students questions about them."

……

The shape of the school building of Chiba Municipal Sobu High School is a bit special.

If you look down from a high altitude, the shape of the school building is in the shape of a "mouth". Together with the multimedia building below, it becomes a bird's-eye view of the school.

On both sides of the passage are the classroom building and the special building. The two buildings are connected by corridors on the second floor, forming a quadrangular atrium.

At the moment, Porusalino and Shizuka Hiratsuka were walking in the corridor leading to the special building.

The heels of leather shoes and high heels left a crisp sound of footsteps on the waxed floor.

"Teacher Hiratsuka, are you curious?"

Porusalino's words made Hiratsuka Shizuka feel a little off guard.

"Eh?! Mr. Porusalino, why do you say that?"

"There was such intense attention coming from behind that I could clearly feel it even without looking at it with my eyes."

"What kind of domineering behavior is this? Ah! I'm sorry!"

Realizing that he was a little rude, Hiratsuka Shizuka immediately apologized to him.

"Teacher Porusalino, I'm not kidding you—"

"It's true that he is domineering after seeing and hearing."

"..."

There was a sound of footsteps behind him, and Porusalino turned around, looked at Shizuka Hiratsuka who didn't know what to say for a moment, and grinned.

"Mr. Hiratsuka, don't hold any prejudice against middle-aged people. Even people of my age will watch "Shounen Jump"."

……

"I don't understand "ONEPIECE" at all. I've just been doodling recently!"

A moment later, excited voices echoed along with footsteps in the corridor.

It was rare to meet an adult with whom we could talk about comics, and Hiratsuka Shizuka talked enthusiastically.

"I fell down and stood up again. After I stood up, I was knocked down again. It became a sit-up!"

Turning to look at the guy walking beside him, Hiratsuka Shizu asked with bright eyes.

"Teacher Porusalino, what do you think the outcome of [War on the Top] will be?"

"The navy showed off its might and captured all the pirates who came to Marineland."

"How could this be the case? Luffy hasn't become the Pirate King yet."

"It wouldn't be bad if the pirates suddenly killed each other and all died together in the end."

"Where did the friendship, hard work and victory go?"

Hiratsuka Shizu finally couldn't help complaining.

"This won't be a JUMP at all!"

"No matter what, Luffy will definitely rescue Ace."

"If it goes that way, I will definitely send the blade."

"As expected, Mr. Porusalino, it seems that you are a rare [hard-core navy]."

Despite the different factions, Hiratsuka Shizuka still looked interested.

"To be honest, I have always believed that Kizaru is 100% an undercover agent of the Revolutionary Army."

"It's a complete rumor, be careful I will sue you for libel."

"what?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka was stunned for a moment.

"After all this is completely unsubstantiated false information, I mean..."

Polusalino said.

"As teachers, we must have a sense of responsibility and morality in maintaining social order and good customs. Spreading rumors indiscriminately will cause trouble to the parties involved."

"...I understand, Mr. Porusalino, let's change the topic."

No matter how you dress or look.

Porusalino-sensei, why not just go to Comiket?

When we were chatting in high spirits, we almost blurted it out a few times.

But even if it was such a rude thing, Shizuka Hiratsuka, as a young man, still kept it in his mouth.