The first time I saw that little boy, I thought he was such a charming child. He was a little less innocent, and always stood with his lips pressed together and his hands at his sides. He didn't seem shy or bashful, though, and he did very well in class. That was what made him least like the Rain Guardian. I thought of the restless boy who used to wait outside the classroom, and it felt as if my own youth had come all the way back to me.
The little boy waiting by the window had stars in his eyes, too. He recognized me and obediently called me "Teacher." Then he shuffled over to Sawada-kun. He smiled at him and said, "Tsunayoshi, you're back."
Is Ah Ju the big dog?○ω○