As the days went by, the rift between them seemed to widen. Kaito's grades began to slip, and Mr. Tanaka's patience wore thin. It seemed as though their relationship was on the brink of collapse.

A student corrects the teacher's math error. The teacher feels embarrassed and says, "Don't be a sok tahu (know-it-all)." The student shuts down and loses motivation.

Mr. Tanaka and Kaito found themselves working side by side, clearing debris and repairing damaged buildings. As they labored together, they began to talk, really talk, for the first time in months.