Conspicuously Obvious

Okai serves as the most capable and trusted teaching assistant to Professor Ikeda, maintaining a stellar reputation within the academic department. However, despite his professional competence and dedication, managing his own subordinate assistants has become an absolute nightmare. Instead of supporting him, the two individuals assigned under his supervision constantly push him to the brink of frustration, turning his daily responsibilities into an exhausting ordeal. The dynamic between them is deeply dysfunctional. One assistant is chronically unmotivated, preferring to complain and whine rather than contribute meaningfully to their shared workload. The other presents an entirely different challenge, repeatedly subjecting Okai to unwelcome sexual harassment that makes the work environment incredibly uncomfortable. Caught between relentless laziness and inappropriate behavior, Okai finds himself struggling to maintain order and focus on his duties. As the chaos surrounding his subordinates escalates, a lingering question emerges regarding the true nature of this chaotic workplace dynamic. Is the blame solely on the assistants for their terrible conduct, or is there something fundamental that Okai himself is failing to recognize? The answer may be far more conspicuous than he realizes, hiding in plain sight amidst the daily frustrations of academic life.