Hindsight

Before first period one sensei went into a mad rage - I was at my desk in the staff room when I heard it.

Whatever the issue, he was yelling at her in true, enraged Japanese fashion. Short bursts of words, like bullets. Piercing. Of course the poor girl was crying after much restraint. Sometimes I wish I could understand the context. But I’ve asked before and people don’t generally wish to explain. Then again, I’m not quite the insider.

Back home some other teacher at this point would probably say, “Hey, take it easy on her.” He’s only been yelling at her on and off since I left and came back after first period. From what I know, albeit little, she isn’t a troublemaker.

Maybe it’s not my problem. But I would still like to know.