Oresama Teacher
| Company type | Manga series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manga, Publishing |
| Founded | July 2007 |
| Founder | Izumi Tsubaki |
| Defunct | February 2020 |
| Products | Manga volumes (29 volumes) |
| Parent | Hana to Yume (serialization magazine) |
is a Japanese comic series created and illustrated by Izumi Tsubaki, which was serialized in the shōjo publication Hana to Yume from July 2007 through February 2020. The series was released in English by Viz Media and Madman Entertainment, and in French by Delcourt. The entire story is compiled into 29 volumes under the "Hana to Yume Comics" imprint.
Plot
Mafuyu Kurosaki, once a gang leader from Saitama Prefecture, is expelled and transferred to Midorigaoka Academy following an ultimatum from her mother aimed at preventing further incidents. At this new school, she reconnects with Takaomi Saeki, her homeroom teacher and childhood acquaintance who was also a former delinquent and had influenced her past behavior. Mafuyu becomes a member of the Public Morals Club, whose mission is to curb delinquency and increase student enrollment at the struggling academy.
Starting from volume 5, each tankōbon volume contains special 4-koma comics titled , illustrating the interactions among students from East, West, South, and North High schools in Saitama Prefecture.
Public Morals Club
- Kurosaki, once a bancho from Saitama's East High, is transferred to Midorigaoka Academy on the condition that she refrains from fighting. With aspirations of becoming stylish, she finds herself surrounded by numerous delinquents. To carry out Public Morals Club activities unnoticed, she adopts the rabbit-masked persona "Super Bun" and also disguises herself as a male delinquent named "Natsuo," a secret known only to Takaomi. She faces challenges interacting with female classmates and maintains correspondence with a pen pal named "Strawberry Love" through a carrier pigeon she rescued.
- The titular character and Kurosaki’s homeroom teacher, Saeki was once a feared delinquent known as Takaomi Gojou. He played a significant role in shaping Kurosaki’s fighting abilities. Saeki bets that he can double Midorigaoka’s enrollment within three years, risking five years’ salary if unsuccessful. He forms the Public Morals Club alongside Kurosaki and Hayasaka.
- Hayasaka is a solitary delinquent with naturally blond hair who prefers confronting problems head-on. Although reluctant, he is compelled to establish the Public Morals Club. He possesses embroidery skills and has been recruited by the Crafts club. His background remains largely undisclosed but hints suggest he comes from an affluent family. He admires both Super Bun and Natsuo without realizing they are one and the same. His full name is revealed as Kaori Hayasaka.
- Once the bancho of Midorigaoka Academy, he briefly lost his position but reclaimed it after being defeated by Natsuo. He has a romantic nature and adores cute characters like those in Nekomata. He owns the carrier pigeon saved by Kurosaki and serves as her pen pal "Strawberry Love," though neither is aware of their mutual identity. He alone knows Kurosaki’s Natsuo disguise and refers to her as Morse. Due to an error, he must repeat his third year while maintaining his bancho status.
- A self-styled ninja devoted to the Student Council President, Yui formerly served on the council himself. He joins the Public Morals Club under orders to sabotage it but becomes conflicted because of Kurosaki and Hayasaka’s genuine commitment. He is aware of Kurosaki’s multiple personas and history.
- Known as Akkī, Shibuya transfers from East Middle School with the intention of becoming Kurosaki’s subordinate, convinced that aligning with strength resolves issues. His flattering remarks make him popular among female students but cause friction with their boyfriends. With an ability to recognize physical traits even from photographs, he uncovers Kurosaki’s dual identities as Natsuo and Super Bun. Additionally, he is skilled in makeup techniques.
Student Council
- Hanabusa, the Student Council president and son of the School Chairman, possesses knowledge of the true background involving Midorigaoka and Saeki's wager. Despite his fragile outward demeanor, he is shrewd and can command others with a mere glance. His frequent smiles mask ambiguous motives. He directs Student Council members to confront the Public Morals Club individually, potentially aiding them in addressing their personal struggles. Saeki likens him to Peter Pan due to both his looks and character.
- Kōsaka is earnest but inflexible, with strategies that frequently falter in execution. He engineered a gang conflict intending to disrupt the school festival. However, after receiving an unexpected directive from Hanabusa amid the chaos, he learned to be more adaptable beyond rigid planning.
- A longtime and devoted Student Council member loyal to Hanabusa, she was initially assigned by her father to protect him but now does so willingly. Strong-willed and often armed with a bamboo sword, she originally mistrusts Yui for perceived betrayal against Hanabusa. She likely harbors romantic feelings toward Yui. As supervisor of clubs, she reluctantly endorses the Public Morals Club after evaluating their accomplishments. She eventually succeeds Hanabusa as Student Council president.
- Ayabe is a reluctant member of the Student Council who despises filth, which fuels his vigor during cleaning duties. He carries a broom named Fujishima-san inside a guitar case. Only Hanabusa and Kurosaki are aware of his unique "cleaning attacks." Coerced into joining the council through blackmail, he compensates Kurosaki by preparing bento meals for the Public Morals Club. Being the eldest among six siblings and facing family difficulties, he resides in the school dormitory and oversees Midorigaoka boys' dormitory management. He speaks in Kansai dialect, earning the nickname Ayaben from Kurosaki.
- Once believing in fairy tale princes, she became cynical toward males after being teased in her youth—except for her unwavering loyalty to the Student Council President. Following a violent event in elementary school and incidents at Kiyama High, she regains her belief in the concept of a prince through Natsuo.
- Momochi is recognized for her beauty and academic prowess but endured an abusive upbringing after her father's departure. Although her mother’s remarriage improved her circumstances, emotional wounds persist, causing her to wish ill upon others. She also exhibits hypnotic abilities.
- The smallest member of the Student Council, she is frequently given sweets by Hanabusa. Her charm silently compels compliance from others. She shows interest in Shibuya because he resists her influence and uncovered her attempt to recruit him as an informant. When she speaks, she reveals a lecherous attitude focused on male students’ physiques. Only Shibuya and Hanabusa understand her true nature; she manages Midorigaoka girls’ dormitory and is gradually recovering normal speech.
Midorigaoka Students
- Kawauchi serves as a principal lieutenant under Okegawa. Formerly a blonde delinquent in middle school, he sought a peaceful high school experience before encountering Okegawa. Disappointed by Okegawa’s loss to Natsuo, Kawauchi instigated a fight between Midorigaoka and Kiyama High during the cultural festival to challenge him. Later, Kawauchi becomes Okegawa’s classmate due to Okegawa repeating his third year. He represents betrayal within the narrative.
- Ranked third within Okegawa’s gang, Gotō is known as Midorigaoka’s kindest member. Remarkably fortunate, he leads the Prize-winning Club and often acquires desired outcomes through luck—although sometimes unaware of it himself. He frequently appears alongside Kawauchi.
East High
- After Kurosaki stepped down, Kangawa, who was previously her second-in-command, took over as bancho. Following a defeat by Kurosaki in battle, he joined East High and is known for his friendly and warm personality. Despite his teasing nature, he remains mindful of Kurosaki’s circumstances and attempts to shield her from the rivalry between East and West High. He felt disappointed upon discovering Kurosaki spent the summer break with Sakurada, wishing he had been her first point of contact upon her return.
- Maizono, formerly Kurosaki’s third-in-command and now her second, is two years older than her and the only senior she addresses with respect. Identifying as a masochist, he invites Kurosaki to release her anger on him. He became acquainted with Hayasaka and Okegawa while delivering cookies baked by Yamashita. Like the others from Kurosaki’s former group, he holds deep respect for her and finds it difficult to adapt without her leadership.
- Ōkubo is a kind-hearted individual but is notably unfortunate in many situations. He is Maizono’s classmate and friends with Kangawa Minato. On one occasion, he camped with Maizono and Yamashita, where they encountered boys from Midorigaoka dorm during a rainstorm. Recent developments imply an improvement in his luck.
- Yamashita is a culinary prodigy and devoted member of Kurosaki’s previous gang, sharing classes with Maizono and Ōkubo. He baked cookies intended for Kurosaki, which were instead received by Hayasaka and Okegawa. In addition to his cooking skills, he possesses notable talent in handiwork.
West High
- Sakurada serves as the bancho of West High, East High’s rival institution. Though clumsy and often viewed as the gang’s mascot, he commands loyalty and protection from his followers. He frequently cross-dresses, recognizing that it suits him well. Despite his awkwardness, Sakurada demonstrates strong leadership qualities and courage when required.
- A loyal subordinate to Sakurada, Ōmiya is skilled at infiltrating schools due to his outgoing personality. He also participates in cross-dressing alongside Sakurada during missions targeting North High.
South High
- Minato, the younger sister of Kōhei, harbors feelings for Ōkubo. Initially unaware of her brother’s role as bancho, she discovers it after encountering his delinquent acquaintances at East High.
- Serving as South High’s student council president and a longtime friend of Maizono, Himeji maintains a composed exterior but tends to communicate indirectly, often conveying her true emotions through text messages—a subtlety well understood by Maizono.
North High
- Aoi holds the position of bancho at North High and strives to prevent fights in order to preserve clean records for judo competitions. He has a romantic interest in the cross-dressing Sakurada and experiences jealousy upon seeing Kurosaki with him at a festival. Introduced during Hokusei-hen, Aoi later becomes part of the main storyline.
Hayasaka Family
- Kōichi, Kaori’s estranged father, appears youthful and easygoing despite past misunderstandings involving Lydia. He shows protective care toward his son.
- Lydia, Kaori’s late American mother, dressed Kaori in girls’ clothing based on Japanese superstitions believed to promote health. Her dramatic personality resembled the soap operas she enjoyed watching. Misunderstandings regarding Kōichi’s family led to their estrangement, although she chose Kaori’s name after Kōichi.
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- Misaki and Yurika were thought by Lydia to be Kōichi’s biological daughters but are actually his nieces—the children of his deceased sister—whom he adopted following their orphaning.
Volume list
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Drama CD
By 2015, Marine Entertainment had produced four drama CDs associated with the manga series.
The initial limited edition drama CD was released in February 2009, included with the third issue of Hana to Yume. It adapted chapters 1, 4, 5, 9, and 22.
The second drama CD was issued in September 2012 alongside the 19th issue of Hana to Yume, under the title . This installment features an original story by Izumi Tsubaki as well as an adaptation of chapter 59, highlighting characters Kurosaki, Kangawa, and Maizono.
Following this, the third drama CD titled came out in February 2013 with the fifth issue of Hana to Yume, adapting chapters 39, 79, and 80.
The fourth release, , was included with the 24th issue of Hana to Yume in November 2015. It contains three tracks that adapt chapters 98 and 98.5 along with an original continuation centered on the Public Morals Club.
To commemorate the manga’s tenth anniversary in July 2017, a dual drama CD set was launched: Side A accompanied the 24th tankōbon volume, while Side B was bundled with the 16th issue of Hana to Yume. This edition introduced new voice actors for Hanabusa, Yukioka, and Kawauchi.