Delinquent Daddy and Tender Teacher

During his high school years, the diligent and studious Hitsuji harbored a quiet affection for Hatoyama, an approachable yet rebellious classmate. He never found the courage to confess, and the two eventually drifted apart after graduation. Now a responsible but slightly anxious adult, Hitsuji has built a fulfilling life as an elementary school teacher. His routine takes an unexpected turn when one of his young students becomes visibly distressed over his disorganized father—a man who turns out to be none other than Hatoyama himself. Discovering that his former crush is now a single parent struggling to manage his household, Hitsuji steps in to help. What begins as professional guidance from a concerned teacher soon blossoms into a genuine friendship. Hitsuji patiently teaches Hatoyama how to maintain a tidy home and prepare proper meals with fresh vegetables, easing the burden of raising a child alone. As they spend more time together, Hitsuji finds his lingering anxieties softening in the presence of Hatoyama’s warm and deeply appreciative nature. With old emotions quietly resurfacing, Hitsuji must confront the unresolved feelings he once held for his first love and decide where their renewed connection might lead.