Chapter 123.5

Chapter 123.5 is a special chapter released in Lala's November 2021 issue.

Synopsis
Kotaro and Taka spend time with Taizo Hebihara in the Chemistry Prep room.

Long Summary
As Taizo takes a key out of his pocket to unlock the Chemistry Prep room, Taka and Kotaro approach him from behind. Taizo, surprised, kneels down and asks what they are doing here. Taka excitedly announces that the two are playing hide-and-seek, so they decided to hide with Taizo. Taizo seriously tells the two that this building is not a place where they can play hide-and-seek, and Taka and Kotaro fall silent. Seeing that the two are now dead silent, Taizo offers to take them back to the daycare center if they do not know how to return. Not sure what to do, Taizo calls Shizuka, who informs him that she has contacted Ryuu, so he should take care of Taka and Kotaro until he comes to pick them up. Taizo opens the door for Taka and Kotaro, who shuffle inside. He explains that he has work to do and asks them to wait patiently and behave themselves. Immediately, Taka and Kotaro decide to play hide-and-seek, so they open cabinets containing fragile objects and chemicals. Stunned, Taizo places them on his lap as he sits at his desk to keep them safe. Taka inquires about the stack of papers in front of him, and Taizo explains that they are students' reports. He also mentions that Hayato's and Ryuu's reports are in the stack as well. Kotaro points to a stamp, and Taizo tells him that he uses this stamp to indicate a passing mark. He only gives stamps to students who do their work correctly and gave their best work, but he says that he will make an exception and smiles as he stamps Taka and Kotaro's hands. He tells them that he hopes they will do their best from now on. Taka and Kotaro smile and cheer as they promise to do their best.

Ryuu, holding Takuma and Kazuma, opens the door and apologizes for taking so long to arrive. Taizo stamps Ryuu's hand multiple times, claiming that even two stamps is not enough for him, confusing Ryuu.

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * Taizo Hebihara
 * Taka Kamitani
 * Kotaro Kashima
 * Shizuka Kamitani
 * Hayato Kamitani (mentioned)
 * Ryuuichi Kashima
 * Takuma Mamizuka
 * Kazuma Mamizuka