Oresama Teacher
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (March 2012) |
| Oresama Teacher | |
| 俺様ティーチャー (Ore-sama Tīchā) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Romance, |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Izumi Tsubaki |
| Published by | Hakusensha |
| English publisher | Viz Media |
| Magazine | Hana to Yume |
| Demographic | Shoujo manga |
| Original run | January 2008 – present |
| Volumes | 11 |
Oresama Teacher is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Izumi Tsubaki.
Plot
Mafuyu Kurosaki is a high school student who used to be a delinquent and the leader of a gang. Due to some circumstances, Mafuyu got arrested. And because of that, she was expelled from school. Now, she has transferred to a new school, far away from her hometown. She wants to become a girly girl, have a normal high school life, and graduate without getting into trouble. However, things didn't seem to be that easy when she learns that her homeroom teacher, Saeki Takaomi, is an old friend from her past. In Chapter 67, a new school year began thus moving everyone, with a few exceptions, up one year.
Characters
Kurosaki Mafuyu
She is the main protagonist of the story. In the beginning, she was a first year student, but as of chapter 67, she is second year. Before coming to Midori Ga Oka Academy, she was banchou in her previous school, Higashi High. During a celebration her followers threw to congratulate her for all the fighting she has done, Mafuyu was caught by the police and was expelled from school. After transferring, she was determined to transform from a delinquent to a proper lady and become an ultra-shiny, girly-girl high school student. To her great dismay, Midori Ga Oka Academy is full of delinquents, good-for-nothings, and troublesome students. Also, she found out that Saeki Takaomi, her homeroom teacher, was her next-door neighbor years before. Now, Saeki Takaomi enforced her to join the Disciplinary Club together with Hayasaka. Avoiding to get caught having a fight again, Mafuyu disguises herself as "Usa-chan Man" and sometimes cross-dresses as "Natsuo", both admired by Hayasaka. She is also constantly exchanging letters with 'Ichigo Love' (Okegawa) using the name 'Snow White' by means of a pigeon which she saved from drowning. However, both Mafuyu and Okegawa are clueless about each other's real identities. She seems to have 'forgotten' something which Takaomi wants her to remember from her childhood, which has been hinted throughout the series several times.
Hayasaka
Hayasaka is Mafuyu's first real friend in her new school. He is in the same year as Mafuyu. Hayasaka's first impression of her when Mafuyu sat beside him in class was that she had a deadly aura and had a huge killing intent, but Mafuyu's peculiar actions made him think otherwise. He is also a member of the Disciplinary Club. He is surprisingly chivalrous, purposely taking all enemy attacks head on, stating that he feels like he's running away when he dodges. He is talented in fighting- especially one-on-one fights, but he is too hot-headed and mindlessly charges into battle. He is also notably good at embroidery. Hayasaka's past is still unknown as of chapter 51, but it has been implied that he has trouble speaking with his parents, and avoids the topic about siblings. It's also hinted that he may come from a rich family, when he mentions an incident with a 'maid' at his house, when he was talking to Usa-Chan Man on Christmas. Although at times he seems indifferent to Mafuyu (due to her overly affectionate way of showing friendship), he does care for her. He is often worried for her safety and is often trying to keep the fights away from her (as he is unaware that most often then not, she is the one who solves the fighting). This is proved when he believed she had been kidnapped by the Bodyguard Club in chapter 20, rushing to her rescue when he received a ransom note. He has a deep respect for both Usa-Chan Man and Natsuo, unaware that both are the same person (Mafuyu). He had suspected that Mafuyu was Usa-Chan Man when he found the rabbit mask in Mafuyu's bag and started to look at Mafuyu with awe, causing her to become uneasy. Mafuyu, however, convinces him as Usa-Chan Man that she gave herself the mask as a sign of being a 'nakama' of the Disciplinary Club. He does, however, learn from Takaomi about the bet (at least, the general idea of it) and decides to help. He, along with Okegawa, have met Maizono (a member of Mafuyu's old gang) and has helped him on more than one occasions (though unwillingly the second time around). His first name has yet to be mentioned.
Saeki Takaomi
Is the 22 year old scary,arrogant and free spirited teacher at Midori Ga Oka Academy. His name used to be Gojou Takaomi. He was once a strong and notorious high school delinquent. Who lived next door to Mafuyu. He is also the cause of Mafuyu's delinquent habits, where in the past, he had taught Mafuyu how to fight and defend, all to his amusement. When he moved away, his mother remarried and his name was changed to Saeki Takaomi. He is now the homeroom teacher of Mafuyu and Hayasaka. As well as once again being the next door neighbor to Mafuyu, in the campus dorms. He more or less still behaves like a delinquent. (He's just more crafty about not being caught.) Nonetheless, his behavior and methods are often questioned by many. His superior strength and fighting skills alone has people questioning whether or not he is even human. It's heavily implied that he sleeps around with a lot of beautiful women, and he himself even admits to being a 'pervert'. And even claims that Mafuyu will become a pervert just like he did. He's also a terrible cook. (He's so bad he can't even make popcorn.) Prior to Mafuyu's arrival, he had made a bet with the chairman of the school to double the current student body population. If Takaomi wins, he can claim the title as chairman, which he will give to his grandfather. If he loses, he will work for 5 years without a salary. He calls Mafuyu by her first name, but not in front of other students. He enjoys teasing and picking on her at any chance he can. They have an odd relationship with one another. Sometimes they act like friends, student and mentor, girlfriend and boyfriend (rarely), or sister and brother. However, it is shown that he has a weak spot for Mafuyu since she was a child and despite his cold or aggressive behavior towards her, he will still take care of her in his own way. After revealing the truth behind the reason for the 'Disciplinary Club' and the contents of the bet to Mafuyu, he stated to her that he fancies her and thus could not decide whether to drag her into his problems or to simply allow her to live a normal life as he did not want to drag her into it any further. He also later on admits that she was the only thing that scared him, due to her overly stubborn but friendly behavior towards him as a child. He has not yet told Mafuyu all of her forgotten past memories between the two of them, one in particular about an accident she was involved in right before he moved. Which was the reason she lost some of her memories about him in the first place.
Okegawa Kyoutaro
He is a third year student and banchou of Midori Ga Oka Academy. He was once beaten up by Natsuo (Mafuyu in men's clothing), losing his title as Banchou, but he regained his position during the Midori Ga Oka festival when he purposely beat Natsuo after finding out that Natsuo is Mafuyu. With her admitting to him that he is the true banchou that Midori Ga Oka needs. Aside from a selected few, he is the only one who knows about Mafuyu disguising as Natsuo. Surprisingly, Mafuyu discovers that he is a romantic at heart, adores cute things such as the fictional show 'Nekomata' and anything regarding it and is described by Mafuyu as a 'pure boy' (to which he instantly denies). He values Mafuyu's friendship and seeks her advice when he finds something troubling him. It is hinted that he has become to be slightly smitten with Mafuyu, instantly recognizing her the moment he touches her that Natsuo was her the second time they meet. As well as becoming violently jealous of a misunderstanding between Mafuyu and Ayabe Reito. He is the owner of the pigeon that Mafuyu saved a year ago and is revealed to be 'Ichigo Love', Mafuyu's pen pal (despite neither of them knowing it). As of Chapter 66, Okegawa failed his college entrance exams (due in fault to his own subordinates and the 'Disciplinary Club'.) and now has to repeat his third year over, while still remaining the school's banchou. In Chapter 75, he joins the 'Disciplinary Club'.
Yui Shinobu
A first year, now second year student as of chapter 67 and a self proclaimed ninja (though he is often comically seen being discovered despite his efforts at stealth). He is completely loyal to Student Council President and was once a member of the Student Council. After the failed attempt with the Bodyguard Club in eradicating the Disciplinary Club, Shinobu comes up with the idea of infiltrating the Disciplinary Club and taking them down from the inside, thus joining Mafuyu and Hayasaka. Only he and the Student Council President are aware of this fact, however. Despite his appearances, he proves to be just as much of a goof and idiot as the other two with his love for ninjas. He often scolds the other two for not being properly trained and often tries to teach them ninja tactics. He reveals to both Hayasaka and Mafuyu that he did not have good relations to the rest of the Student Council and was indifferent to them save for the President. His views are 'an ally is an ally and an enemy is an enemy', and is perplexed when Mafuyu confronts him on this. He has, however, learned to go against that belief and even went so far as to secretly help Houjou Wakana from the shadows when she served as Supervisor for the clubs. Although he plans to betray the Disciplinary Club eventually by finding their weaknesses (but has, as of yet, failed to do so), he has shown to be warming up to them little by little due to their genuine kindness and openly accepting his quirks. Their genuine concern over his well being as well as praising him on things often seen as foolish (such as his love for ninjas and tactics) both puzzles him on the fact that they treat him as a 'friend' and he eventually learns to open up to them slightly.
Shibuya Aki
A new first year student, Shibuya is originally from Higashi Middle School and had come to Midori Ga Oka Academy to seek Mafuyu. He knows that Mafuyu was the Former Higashi High's Banchou and sought her out hoping to become her subordinate. His philosophy was that if there was a strong person that he could stick to that it would solve all problems. Initially, Mafuyu denies her former Banchou status stating herself to be a figurehead thus causing Shibuya to turn to see Yui and Hayasaka as the strong ones to stick to. According to Kenkawa, Shibuya needs to be protected from himself due to his relationships with women and that he is not a yankee, but rather a normal person. Shibuya is shown to be a very popular with women because he innocently compliments them and makes them feel special. This is shown to have caused complications because the girls would subsequently break up with their boyfriends causing them to become angry. He is also shown to be protective of girls. Shibuya discovers that Mafuyu's true strength when she had to rescue him from three men after he allowed the two women that they had lured into karaoke to escape. In addition, he also knows that Mafuyu is Natsuo and perhaps also knows that she is Usa-Chan Man. Shibuya is also known to be skilled in applying makeup as shown when he helped Mafuyu dress up as Natsuo saying that not even he could tell that it was Mafuyu. Shibuya is also skilled in recognizing people's heights and telling their measurements even in picture form. This was shown when he recognizes that the pictures of Usa-Chan Man and Natsuo were both female and have similar sizes to Mafuyu. This thereby resulted in his being filled into Mafuyu's and Saeki's secrets and his forced swearing into complete secrecy by Mafuyu and Saeki in fear of Shibuya leaking out information without knowing it.
Sakurada Asahi
The 'Banchou' of Nishi High, a rival school to Mafuyu's old school (Higashi High). He is known to be very clumsy despite being banchou (Mafuyu's only memory of him were his heart pattern boxers the day he challenged her and fell). He tricks her by cross-dressing into a girl and pretends to be attacked and kidnapping her in the end. This plan, however, fails in the end. Despite being a klutz, his gang members understand him well and love him despite this, often surrounding him in fights and protecting him from attacks. He has, however, shown that when pushed to the edge he will show great leadership skills and bravery.
Maizono Yuuto
A Higashi High second year now third year and number 3 within Mafuyu's old gang (when she was Banchou), now number 2. A self proclaimed M (masochist), he often tries to get Mafuyu to take her anger out on him (or others, for that matter). He meets Hayasaka and Okegawa one day while trying to visit Mafuyu and deliver some cookies made by a member of their gang. He, like the rest of Mafuyu's old gang, deeply respects and admires Mafuyu despite her no longer being the Banchou and has told Hayasaka that it had been difficult for him to adjust to life without her.
Kenkawa Kyouhei
A Higashi High third year, (it is so far unknown if he has chosen to go to college as of chapter 67) he is a member of Mafuyu's old gang and while she was Banchou he served as number 2, with Maizono as number 3. After she left, he became Banchou. It is revealed that in the past, he had come to challenge Mafuyu and was defeated, subsequently deciding to join Higashi High after his defeat. He is an out-going, openly affectionate person and is a bit of a goof (like many of the cast). Although he is often seen messing around and in a good mood, he is considerate of Mafuyu's circumstances and tried to prevent her from getting involved in the 'war' between Higashi High and Nishi High. Eventually, he and the rest of the gang reassured her that they all still consider her their comrade and to come visit them again. When she does come visit again during the summer, she spends the first day with Sakurada, believing the gang members would be unhappy to see her. He is shocked and deeply hurt by this and ignores her the days after only to be confronted by Mafuyu herself. He eventually challenges her to an ice shaving contest which ends with him having a heat stroke and revealing that he was simply hurt because he had wanted to be the first person Mafuyu went to when she came back. It is unknown whether this was simply possessiveness as a friend and/or former subordinate to a leader to whom he greatly admired or whether he meant this in a more intimate manner.
Hanabusa Miyabi
The Student Council President and is the son of the School Chairman. He is aware of the true history of Midori ga Oka and of the bet that Saeki proposes. Despite his feminine looks, he can be quite cunning and is capable of 'enslaving' people with only a stare (effectively working on both Mafuyu and Hayasaka). Often seen smiling, it is hard to tell what goes on in his mind. It is unknown whether he truly cares for the rest of the student council members (often helping them and giving them advice) and whether he truly takes the bet seriously.
Momoji Runa
A second year now third year (class 3) and a member of the Student Council. She is a fairly attractive girl with wavy, light hair.
Kosaka Shuntaro
A first year now second year (class 3) and a member of the Student Council. Serious to a fault, his plans are described as 'only good on paper' and will panic when presented with a problem within his plans. He was the one responsible for the plan to ruin the school festival by leading a gang war within the school (which was stopped by the efforts of Okegawa and Mafuyu as Natsuo). He eventually loosens up after the president suggests he try to take down Mafuyu (his various other 'pranks' failed) and essentially 'became a fool' towards the end and learned, somewhat, to not simply go by the book.
Ayabe Reito
A first year (class 2) now second year and a member of the Student Council. He often carries a guitar case strapped onto his back. Mysteriously becomes stronger in the old school building and manages to completely overwhelm Mafuyu after calling her out with a challenge letter. It turns out is that he has a strong disliking towards anything dirty. Because of this anger towards the uncleanliness, he is able to become physically stronger. That is also why he carries a broom, which he has named fujishima-san, in a guitar case around. It is also hinted that he may have a little crush on Mafuyu during chapter 63. In chapter 71, he senses through his broom that Natsuo is Mafuyu due to Mafuyu's clothes being dirty. It is also revealed that he is the oldest of two sisters and three brothers.
Nonoguchi Kanon
A first year now second year (class 4) and a member of the Student Council. She doesn't seem to like men as when Kosaka attempted to touch her, she viciously slapped his hand away and threatened him to not touch her. She wears her hair up into two pigtails. It is reavealed that she used to quite the girly girl when she was a child and believed that one day her prince will come to rescue her, this was all due to her treasured picture book which she kept with her at all times. Of which she was also mercilessly teased by all the boys in class, especially by the leader of the boys Kento of whom apparently had feelings for her. As things progressed his teasing got worse which got him finally beaten by her. The boys watching this thought he was getting bullied and tried to help Kento so they started gang up one her tearing her favorite book in front of her. This makes her snap and she proceeds to brutally beat the boys culminating with her tearing up the book her self, saying that "Boys are weak."
Yukioka Komari
A first year now second year (class 3) and a member of the Student Council. A quiet girl, she is the smallest out of the Student Councils and is often fed sweets by the President.
Houjou Wakana
A first year now second year (class 2) and a member of the Student Council. She, along with Yui, seems to be the closest to the President and has been with them for a long time. She wears her hair up in a high pony tail and is often seen carrying a bamboo sword. She is a tough fighter, serious and strong-willed she is, at first, unwilling to believe that Yui had betrayed the President (unaware that it was planned) and views him as a traitor because of it. It's hinted (and noticed by Mafuyu and the President) that she harbors a crush on Yui despite her harsh words and was most likely hurt by his indifference towards her and apparent betrayal. She has proved, however, to be an honest person and when she was appointed the supervisor for the clubs, she eventually decides to stamp the Disciplinary Club's papers (despite her objective to end them) out of both obligation towards 'Usa-chan Man' for saving her and because Hayasaka had given her a fully filled out sheet regarding the club's activities and achievements and saw no reason to reject it.
Okubo Hasashi
A unfortunate boy who tagged along with Maizono to go camping. While camping, a huge rainstorm happened and they were forced to seek shelter at Madori Ga Oka boy's dormitory where they met Hayasaka.
Nogami Kentou
Kiyama High's Banchou. He was once Nonoguchi Kanon's classmate in elementary school. He teased her and was subsequently beaten up.
References
External links
- VizMedia [2]
- Oresama Teacher (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia