A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans (2026) s01e02 Episode Script

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If possible, wear that ring at all times
and don't let it out of your sight.
Principal's Office
It cancels out the anti-perception spell,
allowing you to see the campus,
but it also serves
another important function.
Important function?
Remove the ring outside of school
and you'll lose all your memories of here,
to be rewritten with false ones instead.
Humans mustn't learn of the existence
of this gathering spot for non-humans.
Should you stop being affiliated
with our school, you'll return the ring,
so you can forget your time here
and return to a normal human life.
So if I accidentally take
the ring off outside of campus,
I won't ever be able to come back here?
Your memories will return
if you touch the ring again.
Have another teacher hold onto it for you,
and they can give it back when needed.
I see. That's a relief.
An all-girls' school for non-humans
Shiranui Private High School.
I'll make a fresh start here as a teacher.
Advanced Class
What's wrong?!
Shut up! Stop yelling!
Oh, sorry.
Episode 2
The Misanthrope and the Fleeting Crown of Bubbles
What is it, Minazuki?
There's been another mix-up with my lunch.
Satsuma-age?
For a mermaid like me, satsuma-age
are just like kamaboko and chikuwa,
in that I find them too cruel to handle!
Oh, I guess satsuma-age
is also ground-up fish.
Stop scaring her!
Oh, sorry.
H-How about the two of us—
Wanna trade sides with me?
Beaten to the punch again.
It's mine now!
You're too kind, Tobari!
I'll give you my karaage in exchange.
Here, open wide.
Wait.
If I was swapping with Minazuki instead,
does that mean I'd be the one feeding her?
Here, open wide.
No way!
You're asking way too much from me!
That's no way for a teacher to behave!
Huh?
All of your lunches look different today.
Yes.
To prepare us for when we're human,
we usually get typical human lunches,
but today, we all get our favorite foods.
You'll stress yourself out unless
you blow off steam every now and then.
Makes sense.
I guess as non-humans, your favorite
foods would come off as strange to us.
As a mermaid, Minazuki avoids
eating fellow fish and seafood.
Nori on rice, wakame cucumber
salad, and kombu rolls.
Lots of black.
Usami's a rabbit, so veggies for her
Hold on, isn't this all just carrots?
Ohgami's half-wolf, so lots of meat
That's one hell of a carnivore diet!
Haneda's a bull-headed shrike,
an omnivorous bird,
so her lunch looks relatively
normal for a human
Wait.
Haneda, you can handle seeing
karaage and rolled omelet?
Huh? Why?
Aren't you a fellow bird?
It's not like I'm a chicken.
That's the reason?
Why do you ask?
I mean, as long as you're fine with it
Must be hard for your dorm mother
to come up with these meals.
What with all the different
species in the dorms.
That's true.
Some of our students would prey
on each other out in nature.
How do you deal with that?
It's fine.
We're all humans here on campus.
Oh, I guess so.
Otherwise, as a rabbit and a wolf,
Usami and I would be part of the food chain.
Huh? Don't think about it.
Try anything funny, and I'll chew you up.
Y-Yes! I'm sorry!
I think you have the food chain backwards.
There's still a lot about
this school for me to learn.
Oh yeah, Mr. Hitoma.
Got time to kill after lunch?
Not really, but why?
Y'see, we have gym fifth period.
Wanna come and watch?
Watch?
I thought you could learn more about us
if you sat in on gym class.
You know, stuff like what our
strengths and weaknesses are.
I see.
Today, we'll be picking up
where we left off on dancing.
Let's begin by performing
what you practiced last time.
We'll go by your roster numbers
Usami, you're up.
Right.
And last up is Minazuki.
Ready to go?
Certainly!
She's not good at all.
Didn't Minazuki want to
become human so she could dance?
Still
She looks like she's having a blast.
I thank you all for being my audience.
Class Roster
Thanks, Minazuki.
We had just as much fun as you did.
Mind your rhythm and posture,
and it could be even better.
Of course!
I'll strive to keep that in mind!
Huh?
Is something wrong?
Looks like this thing's acting up.
Can you watch them
while I go and grab a spare?
Oh, sure.
I won't take long.
This thing's an ancient relic.
I can't believe it worked until now.
You suck, so shut up already!
My apologies, Usami.
I got a little carried away.
That smile of yours ticks me off!
It's so weird!
You say you love dancing,
but you suck at it!
You're not cut out to dance!
You'll never be able to hold your own,
even after you turn human!
Stop right there, Usami.
That's uncalled for.
But it's true!
Things would be a lot easier
if love is all it takes to make it!
Usami!
Mr. Hitoma.
Please don't mind her.
I happen to agree with her on the matter.
Eh?
I know better than anyone else
that I dance poorly.
That said, I'm certain no one
loves dancing more than I do.
I've put my life on the line
to be here at this school.
My determination is genuine.
I'll show you all that love
alone can be enough to make it.
I can't stand that attitude of yours!
You don't get frustrated
because you've given up on yourself.
With that stupid cocky act of yours.
I find my desire to learn
more outweighs my frustration.
That's not how you really feel.
You don't feel bad about yourself.
That's because you look
down on the rest of us.
I wouldn't dream of it!
I truly think you're wonderful, Usami!
There's so much I've learned from you!
How you always strive for perfection,
your high standards for yourself,
your desire to always improve
I greatly respect those things about you!
You need to shut up!
Yes, I do have a tendency to talk a lot.
Ah, Minazuki.
What is it?
You're amazing.
Huh?
I mean, Usami really laid
into you back there.
I think it's amazing that you
were able to respond how you did.
How kind you are, Mr. Hitoma.
"Tomorrow is another day."
All I want is to continue
being someone who I can love.
"Tomorrow is another day."
Gone with the Wind, I believe?
Indeed.
There was a time when I hated myself.
What?
I was under a lot of pressure.
Due to my strict upbringing, that is.
Mr. Hitoma, do you know who Poseidon is?
Yeah.
The god of the sea who shows up
a lot in video games.
A buff old guy with a trident, right?
That "buff old guy" is my ancestor.
No kidding?!
As a direct descendant of Poseidon,
I was expected to take over
in the future as guardian of the sea.
Which is why my parents were staunchly
opposed to my becoming a human.
I can imagine.
However, my life
was changed on that fateful day.
The nimble movements of those
humans dancing on that ship
As a mermaid, I was captivated!
It was then that my dreary
and oppressive days took on color.
In that moment, I found a reason to live.
I'm prepared to throw away my life,
should I fail to become human.
Or that's the rule, rather.
Rule?
Since ancient times, the rule is
that mermaids wishing to become human
will turn into sea foam if they fail
to do so within a certain time frame.
And what exactly is that time frame?
I'm not allowed to say.
A rule is a rule.
There's no need for you to worry!
I'll make sure I become human.
And in the event that I don't,
I'll still be content.
As long as I can be someone
who I can love to the end!
Minazuki
Tomorrow is another day!
And that day will bring with it a new me!
That's why I'll live today to its fullest!
And it's not just human dancing.
I find new human endeavors
to fall in love with every day!
I'll do all it takes to stand among
humans in their world on my own two legs!
You sure are strong.
I am, indeed!
I'm standing tall and proud!
I'll be waiting for an invite for the day
you stand on stage as a dancer.
Why, most certainly!
Sorry to take up your time.
Not at all.
Minazuki used to hate herself, did she?
Just like I did
Advanced Class
I'll see you all tomorrow.
E-Excuse me!
What is it, Ohgami?
Um, well
I have something important
to tell you, Mr. Hitoma.
Go on.
Um, I'm not sure how to put it
That's fine.
Just try the best you can.
Okay
But when I tell you,
you might think I'm weird
I'd never think that. Don't worry.
Is that right?
Then, um
You could say
I'm a little bit unusual
Unusual?
The truth is, I become
very naughty at certain times.
Eh?
You could describe it
as wild in a way
Huh
There's no way for me to control it
I can't imagine what you'd think
if you saw me in that state
I'm sorry!
H-Hey, wait!
Ohgami?!
Wild and naughty?
Ah, you're thinking something dirty!
Could it be that you've
got Isaki on your mind?
A passion that transcends teacher
and student no, human and non-human!
How romantic!
Hitoma, don't get the wrong idea.
You don't need to tell me!
I would never enter
a relationship with a student.
I'm done making trouble for myself.
Teachers' Office
Ms. Saotome's such a fine woman!
So pretty and adorable
Maybe dating a co-worker
wouldn't be so bad?
Oh, Mr. Hitoma!
Here, I baked these cookies myself!
For me? I can have these?
Of course!
Thank you very much!
Could it be that Ms. Saotome's into me?
Is this the start of an
office relationship?!
I made these
for an experiment in science class.
Huh? An experiment?
Science is the foundation of baking.
The Maillard reaction and caramelization
are what give cookies their aroma!
I-Is that right?
Here's your share, Mr. Hoshino.
Oh, thank you.
Why don't I make us some
coffee to go with it?
Won't you join us, Mr. Hitoma?
I've just roasted a good batch of beans.
She was giving them out to everyone?
Yeah, figures.
Die!
Die, die, die!
Hey!
I told you to stop screaming at night!
I was so close
Should you be staying up so late?
You need to leave early tomorrow.
Yeah, it's fine.
I've got everything I need for tomorrow.
Still, it's a load off my mind.
Knowing that you're working
with other people again.
You should go to bed soon.
Working with other people, huh?
Not that they're human beings
Ohgami's on class duty for today?
She gets everything done,
but she's a little on the shy side
That reminds me.
Advanced Class
What was she trying to say yesterday?
Don't you think "papaya"
sounds kinda dirty?
I'm dead right now!
I threw some in my lunch today!
Pa-pa-yas!
A gyaru?
Oh, Mr. Hitoma!
What's good?
Good?
High-key looking like
a zombie in the flesh!
Omigosh, I'm so dead.
And is that bedhead?
Or did you style it that way?
I guess it's weirdly on point,
or like, so not on point that it is?
Also, a tall king like you
should be rocking a cleaner fit!
If you were bae,
I'd be like so done with you!
That necktie is low-key giving
messy cute vibes, though.
And like, that cute depressed emo
aesthetic is totally sending me!
Are you catching those Zs?
I have no idea what she's saying!
And I mean
Who is she?!
Looking closer, not sleeping's done
a real number on your skin.
Big yikes at that face!
Wanna borrow Isaki's toner?
Wait, Isaki
Isaki?!
I'm dying that you call Isaki
by her first name like besties!
Wait, are you Isaki Ohgami?!
That's what I said!
Oh, you didn't realize since it's
your first time seeing this Isaki?
It's true that her ears
and tail are the same.
I get you! I get not getting it!
And she wears them differently,
but those are Ohgami's clothes.
Mr. Hitoma.
Are you that down bad for Isaki?
Oh, no, it's just that
you seem so different now.
Right?
Who knew Isaki was rocking
such a perfect bod?
Okay, that's enough of that!
Are you turning red, Mr. Hitoma?
You're killing me here!
Nothing wrong with it,
but why the sudden 180?
Mr. Hitoma, Isaki's a werewolf.
I know that.
On the day of the full moon,
Isaki changes personalities.
I believe they call
it split personalities.
And tonight's the full moon!
That's why Isaki's here at school
for the first time in ages!
So this Ohgami is a different person
than the usual Ohgami?
You got it!
Oh, but I know everything
that the normal Isaki sees and hears,
and the normal Isaki will know
everything I see and hear as well.
So Mr. Hitoma, don't try
anything funny with Isaki.
It's really hard to keep up
when you both call yourselves Isaki.
You two share the same name?
Isaki
Isaki
Isaki
They're different!
Isaki's "Isaki" is written in kanji,
and Isaki's "Isaki" is in hiragana!
How am I supposed to tell
when you say it out loud?
Mr. Hitoma!
Which one of these looks cuter?
They're not the same?
Huh? They're totes different!
This one's coral pink,
and this one's blossom pink!
They both look like mentaiko to me.
I was gonna pick
the color you liked better, too.
You've got otaku vibes, so I picked these
thinking you were into the demure type.
Hey, what kinda girls are you into?
Right, you were into little girls!
I think you mentioned it the first day.
Wait! Wait, wait, wait!
First, I don't remember ever saying that!
And little girls aren't my thing!
They're not?
Don't sound so surprised!
What I said the first day was
that I'm not into little girls!
So what kind are you into?
Huh?
Let me think.
Someone who's cheerful and easygoing
Uh-huh.
With puppy-dog eyes, who looks good
in a skirt, and has long hair
Long eyelashes, and on the petite side
Uh-huh!
Light hair and eye colors,
and big on science
Someone who gives you cookies
Yeah!
Wait, this sounds oddly specific.
Mr. Hitoma, do you already have
someone you're interested in?
Wait, seriously?
I wanna know!
Nothing but sex on the brain.
That's not true at all!
Avoiding the question much?
Sheesh! Talk about desperate!
You'll feel better getting
it off your chest.
I agree!
I think that love is a wonderful thing!
They won't let go of this!
Well, I learned you really are
into the demure type.
Maybe I'll go for
the demure gyaru makeup today!
Demure gyaru?
There are different types of gyaru?
It almost feels like
I have another student now.
I'm a no-good disgrace.
No one else in the pack has to
be locked up for the full moon.
All alone in this cold cell.
Tell me, moon.
Is it all my fault?
Did I do something wrong?
Why does everyone call me a mongrel?
Why can't I be like the rest of them?
Why, oh, why?
Why am I the only one who turns human?
Next Episode:
The Misanthrope and the Lonely Castle Under the Full Moon