is a Japanese light novel series written by Yū Kagami and illustrated by Oryo. It is published by Media Factory under their MF Bunko J imprint; nine volumes were released between August 2018 and February 2021. A manga adaptation illustrated by Kani Hoshikawa began serialization on the Nico Nico Seiga and KadoComi websites under Fujimi Shobo's Dra Dra Flat label in April 2019. It has been compiled into 17 volumes as of June 2026.

Plot Makoto Saigi, a high school student, has not trusted teachers ever since his kindergarten teacher rejected his childhood confession. One day, Maki Fujiki, his homeroom teacher who is popular for her beauty, calls him after class for "guidance counseling". He is surprised when she confesses to him, not knowing why such a well-admired teacher could have feelings for him. Maki challenges him to fall in love with her one day, even telling him that she would train her to become a student who loves her teacher.

Characters

The main protagonist, he has had a negative view of teachers since kindergarten when his teacher broke her "promise" to marry him and married someone else. His views begin to change after Maka becomes his homeroom teacher. While he initially was skeptical about his relationship with Maki, he later develops genuine feelings for her.

The main heroine, a 24-year-old English teacher who is well-liked by the student body. She falls in love with Makoto. She was the school's student council president when she was in high school, and she studied at a top-grade university. She was inspired to pursue education by her late teacher, who was also the original owner of her car. At the end of the series, with her now in a relationship with Makoto, they visit her late teacher's grave.

SID

A third-year student as well as the student council president.

Makoto's younger sister and a first-year student.

Makoto's classmate. She also works as a gravure idol.

Makoto's classmate. She is also Maki's younger sister whose taken by her mother after divorce.

Makoto's classmate. She is a captain of the Tennis Club and the student council secretary.

A fifth-grade elementary student. She calls Makoto her "sensei".

Media Light novel

Manga

Reception By March 2024, the series had over 6 million copies in circulation.

References

External links Official light novel website Official manga website at KadoComi Official manga website at Nico Nico Seiga