Botchan (Master Darling)

A headstrong youth from Tokyo takes his first teaching post at a modest middle school in a sleepy provincial town, eager to prove himself. His blunt honesty and quick temper clash with the school's unspoken customs, where senior teachers maneuver behind polite smiles. The contrast between his city‑born confidence and the locals’ subtle politeness sparks a series of amusing misunderstandings.

A charismatic yet cunning head instructor subtly tests his patience, while the rest of the staff indulge in petty intrigues that frustrate the newcomer. A devoted housemaid, Kiyo, who once cared for him at home, becomes his steady ally, offering quiet encouragement amid the chaos. In these early days, listeners will enjoy a lively, gently satirical look at a young man’s struggle to uphold his ideals in a world bent on compromise.