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小学校では、およそ先生も生徒もごく短い期間で入れ替わっていく。先生からすれば、生徒の顔を覚えるのも大変だし、勤務経験が長くなれば、生徒の数は累積し、記憶にも濃淡の差が出てくる。優等生、すぐ懐く子、やんちゃな子、問題児、そして、印象の薄い子。そんな教師と生徒の関係をスリリングに描いた作品だ。
小学校の図工の教師、松尾美穂はその日を、ちょっと高揚した気分で迎えた。教え子で、人気絶頂の男性アイドルグループのメンバーになった高輪佑（たすく、25歳）がテレビ番組収録のため、母校を訪ねてくるのだ。10数年前、美穂が担任をしたのは、佑の3歳下の弟だが、授業をしたのは事実で、佑ファンの娘にも羨ましがられている。美穂の記憶にある佑は地味で、パッとしない子供だったし、プロはだしと称賛される絵の才能も、片鱗は見いだせなかった。撮影を終え、完璧な笑顔で現れた佑は、意外にも松尾に話したいことがあると切り出したが……。
小学校の図工の教師、松尾美穂はその日を、ちょっと高揚した気分で迎えた。教え子で、人気絶頂の男性アイドルグループのメンバーになった高輪佑（たすく、25歳）がテレビ番組収録のため、母校を訪ねてくるのだ。10数年前、美穂が担任をしたのは、佑の3歳下の弟だが、授業をしたのは事実で、佑ファンの娘にも羨ましがられている。美穂の記憶にある佑は地味で、パッとしない子供だったし、プロはだしと称賛される絵の才能も、片鱗は見いだせなかった。撮影を終え、完璧な笑顔で現れた佑は、意外にも松尾に話したいことがあると切り出したが……。
- GenresJapanese Literature
43 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 14, 2017
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About the author
Mizuki Tsujimura
91 books831 followersAssociated Names:
* Mizuki Tsujimura
* 辻村深月 (Japanese)
Tsujimura is an award-winning novelist, she is best known for her mystery and children novels. She studied at Chiba University and won the Naoki Prize in 2012 for Kagi no nai Yume wo Miru (I Saw a Dream Without a Key), and in 2018 she won the Japan Booksellers' Award for her novel Kagami no Kojo (Lonely Castle in the Mirror).
Japanese name 辻村 深月
* Mizuki Tsujimura
* 辻村深月 (Japanese)
Tsujimura is an award-winning novelist, she is best known for her mystery and children novels. She studied at Chiba University and won the Naoki Prize in 2012 for Kagi no nai Yume wo Miru (I Saw a Dream Without a Key), and in 2018 she won the Japan Booksellers' Award for her novel Kagami no Kojo (Lonely Castle in the Mirror).
Japanese name 辻村 深月
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September 8, 2024
The book is a short story about the relationship between a teacher and a student. It only took about 20 minutes to read, but it was quite shocking.
First, the story. The main character of this book is Matsuo Miho, an elementary school teacher. She learns that Tasuku Takawa, a former student who is now a member of a national idol group, is coming to her alma mater to cover a TV program. Miho had the impression that Tasuku was a "lackluster kid" when she was a boy, and as he became popular, she bragged about her memories to many people. When she meets Tasuku again, she is told by Tasuku that she has something to talk about, but the content is unexpected.
The theme of this book, I think, is not so much about the relationship between teachers and students, but about the human condition of teachers. Teachers not only teach children, they also influence them. Their influence may be greater than teachers themselves realize. In this book, there are scenes where the memories of teachers and students differ, but I felt that this is because teachers are not responsible for their own words and actions. Teachers are probably wavering between the ideal of equality for children and the reality of their own feelings and prejudices. For those who are in the profession of teaching or want to become teachers, I think this book will give them an opportunity to think about who they are.
I recommend this book for its detailed psychological descriptions and unexpected developments that are typical of Tsujimura Fukizuki. The story begins with a friendly atmosphere, but gradually becomes more tense. Tasuku's words to Miho are sharp and heartbreaking. And Miho's reaction is to justify herself. When I read the exchange between the two, my heart ached. The way the teacher and the student feel may change depending on their position, but I think the beauty of this book is that you can understand both of them. And it's also a book that makes you want to talk to a lot of people about your feelings after you finish reading it.
First, the story. The main character of this book is Matsuo Miho, an elementary school teacher. She learns that Tasuku Takawa, a former student who is now a member of a national idol group, is coming to her alma mater to cover a TV program. Miho had the impression that Tasuku was a "lackluster kid" when she was a boy, and as he became popular, she bragged about her memories to many people. When she meets Tasuku again, she is told by Tasuku that she has something to talk about, but the content is unexpected.
The theme of this book, I think, is not so much about the relationship between teachers and students, but about the human condition of teachers. Teachers not only teach children, they also influence them. Their influence may be greater than teachers themselves realize. In this book, there are scenes where the memories of teachers and students differ, but I felt that this is because teachers are not responsible for their own words and actions. Teachers are probably wavering between the ideal of equality for children and the reality of their own feelings and prejudices. For those who are in the profession of teaching or want to become teachers, I think this book will give them an opportunity to think about who they are.
I recommend this book for its detailed psychological descriptions and unexpected developments that are typical of Tsujimura Fukizuki. The story begins with a friendly atmosphere, but gradually becomes more tense. Tasuku's words to Miho are sharp and heartbreaking. And Miho's reaction is to justify herself. When I read the exchange between the two, my heart ached. The way the teacher and the student feel may change depending on their position, but I think the beauty of this book is that you can understand both of them. And it's also a book that makes you want to talk to a lot of people about your feelings after you finish reading it.
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