The faculty lounge was bustling during the break time. Ryo leaned against the counter, sipping his coffee, his sharp eyes scanning the room. Konomi Nakajima, a fellow teacher with a bright, cheery personality, approached him with a knowing smile.
It had been few weeks since Ryo started working in Anzu's school and teachers and students both alike had gotten rather familiar and comfortable with Ryo's presence.
"Ryoma-sensei," Konomi said playfully, taking a sip out of her own coffee. "You've been unusually quiet today. Something on your mind?"
"Just thinking about some of the students," Ryo replied, his tone calm but distant. "Yamada has been slacking off lately, and Tanaka seems distracted during class. Did you notice?"
Konomi nodded, her expression softening. "Tanaka mentioned her family situation to me. It might be affecting her focus. Maybe I'll talk to her after school."