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Very Private Lesson

TV·1998–1998·1 season, 2 episodes·Animation, Drama, Comedy·40m

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High school teacher Tairaku’s chances of getting a date with his colleague start to tank when his new transfer student Aya develops a crush on him. To make matters worse, Aya’s yakuza boss dad expects the meek Tairaku to protect her from the school’s perverted student body all the way until graduation.

Castfull cast & details

Kotono MitsuishiKotono MitsuishiTeacher SatsukiYuji UedaYuji UedaTairakuYuko MiyamuraYuko MiyamuraAya Shirakaba (voice)Shigeru ChibaShigeru ChibaAya's Father (voice)
Chiyako Shibahara
Chiyako ShibaharaSaki (voice)Akio SuyamaAkio SuyamaKojishi (voice)Kyousei TsukuiKyousei TsukuiOkubo (voice)ChafurinChafurinPrincipal (voice)

Episodes by season

Season012Episodes1998Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Very Private Lesson S01E01Volume 1April 21, 1998—Tairaku is a lucky man. He has a comfortable job teaching at a local high school. He has Satsuki, a fellow teacher whom he hopes to marry so
  2. S01E02Very Private Lesson S01E02Volume 2May 21, 1998—As Tairaku's task begins to appear impossible, Tairaku must not only restrain himself, but also protect Aya from the hordes of men and women

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