Ep. 4: Retired teacher Ms. Sakurada reflects on her career as she faces a new beginning.
Aired on January 29, 2016
This narrative centers on Ms. Sakurada, an educator who is departing her elementary school due to reaching retirement age. As she immerses herself in the memories preserved within the school building, she confronts the conclusion of her professional life. During this period of reflection, she is presented with an offer that transforms this ending into a new beginning. The story explores themes of endings and beginnings through her personal journey and the emotional weight of leaving behind the institution where she spent her career.
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