Hi everyone!
I apologize for the long wait, as I said my health is not particulary good those days and it froze my entire productivity. But I'm better for now so I'm finally getting back to you :)
Disclaimer:
Before everything else, I must credit Saharu-chan and her delightful fanfic, Les profs (which you can read on here if you understand French and know Saint Seiya. It's worth it, believe me) for inspiring me this one. I also thank her for allowing me to transpose her idea into the world of Hakuouki and for her patience during the long months of rewriting these chapters necessitated...
So, I own nothing at all, everything is the rightful property of Idea Factory and of Saharu-chan.
Enjoy! :)
SAFETY NOTICIES
Enclosed: A few notes concerning the teachers of Shinsengumi university.
The present form was written by members of the Students Council, specifically by the secretary, with the kind contribution of the president and the vice-president. They hope the provided information will help you approach your scholarship in our splendid university in total serenity.
Previously analysed resume:
-Hijikata Toshizo, literature and beloved homeroom teacher
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2. The mad chemist
A) M. T. N.
-Name: Sannan Keisuke
-Nicknames: the deranged alchemist (whispered by students among themselves), Flash (by the fine arts teacher)
-Subject: Science. But mostly chemistry. (I think you should rather say potion. But he is much more attractive than Snape! That makes at least one advantage…)
-Anecdote: Children appreciate Sannan-sensei a lot. Yup… (I know I tend to insist on our ink budget but that's a bit poor, don't you think? Maybe try to figure out a way to use that information?) Well… No use in asking him to babysit for you, it won't work.
-In one sentence: If we were in a movie, his theme would probably be Bach's toccata and fugue in D minor. (Can you get any classier and elegant?)
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B) Biographical details:
1. How to recognise him in a hallway?
-Height: 171 cm / 5'08'' ft (you can now start making comparative scale of our teaching community, to be completed as we unveil more resumes. No need to thank us, it is our pleasure)
-Colour code: # 7B5A4B and herm… pretty much the same for his eyes (What do you mean? It's not my fault if he's always wearing glasses! How do you expect me to get a proper colour without any reflection? No, I meant "care to translate into a comprehensible language?" Don't worry, I'll do it)
Bewitching light brown hair, also known as "milked chocolate" among metaphors' adepts, that marvellously match his gaze of the same elegant hue. (Yeah but since he's always wearing "flashing" glasses, you will more often see a white light than the actual colour of his eyes. It's a bit scary at first but you'll get use to it. And will learn to be wary of those flashes.)
-Particularities worth noting: His eyes and hair will sometimes present the same coloration symptoms as Hijikata-sensei (reminder: #FEF6E3 and #FF1B16). Don't be surprised, it is common around here. (In my opinion, he played a little too much with his flasks and later on lumbered every teach with it. Deliberately? Opinions differ).
-General opinion: Let's say he'd make a perfect Japanese Loki. And no, she's not only saying this because of the haircut.
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2. More or less typical proceeding of a class
-Sannan-sensei is a very enjoyable teacher, who smiles a lot, with a soft voice and whose calm is a nice touch compared to some teachers more… dynamic. In short, you will soon adore him. But you know the saying: still water runs deep and we seriously advise you not to trust his smiles. Especially if his glasses are flashing. Believe us: he is plotting out something.
-To remain positive: students are assured to participate actively to his classes! Maybe too actively actually… Some scandalmonger even claim in anger that they are treated like guinea pigs but we will not ascertain such a thing. (And why should you refuse to participate in an experience with Sannan-sensei if he asks you to?) (Not that kind of experiences!)
-Science classes thus mostly consist in various and varied testing (not always conform to standards by the way, I checked) that will unveil to you unknown parts of scientific research… (Even though sometimes you wished they'd remain unknown… Anyway). One thing is certain: you will never get bored with him! Still, one piece of advice: keep an eye on your hair. That thing occurs faster than you'd think, believe me…
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3. And concretely, for the exams?
-Moreover, we strongly advise you to take part in the above-mentioned experience with zeal and enthusiasm since he will you those to grade you. And despite is seemingly kind personality, he will do so mercilessly: you are either what a calls a "success" or a failure the university must get rid of. (Told you that still water runs deep… But don't forget that our university must stay at an elite-level!)
-Besides, Sannan-sensei is intimate with our beloved homeroom teacher and therefore also with our benevolent deputy director. Which means that if he considers you to be a failure in his classes, he will very quickly find a way to make you leave. (I've heard rumours saying that he managed to downgrade a former deputy director (named Niimi-sensei) to an ordinary professor and later on to steal his subject. You might now see Niimi-sensei in the hallway as caretaker. That is quite something…) (As for me, I think we can all admire his brilliant intellect and his constant want of improving the Shinsengumi level!)
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4. What to avoid, what to favour
-First thing: be careful when handling the material. It's a bit silly to say but it's science so better be warned. Do not drink the solutions, especially if they seem shady. (Even if they look normal actually). Do not have any contact with the solutions. Do not look at the solutions. Stay as far away as possible from the solutions. (Aren't you being a bit paranoid ? Better be safe than sorry… It's not like he's going to poison us though!)
-Something very important: if you suddenly hear an organ playing, run. Far. It is the musical background telling you than Sannan-sensei is plotting something especially Machiavellian. (But organ is such a good choice to match his natural elegance and distinction…)
-It is then that his hair tends to turn white (and his eyes red but since his glasses flash a lot, you won't really notice). He will sometimes wander in the hallways with his hands full of chemical products while shouting weird things ("ochimizu" or something. Our intel is still investigating what its exact signification is.) It might surprise you at first but you will get use to it, don't worry.
-Most importantly in such a case, do not intervene. Lying low is still the best thing to do. Sometimes, the mathematics teacher will be here to knock him out and everything will end safely. Sometimes not and things can quickly get out of control. Especially if other teachers decide to tag along (yes, they sometimes do. I even once saw our venerated director accompany him one day. Well the poor man needs to relax sometimes!). Even worse if it is the biological chemistry teacher from university Onis. (I think they once traumatised our poor fine arts teacher with all this).
-If the mathematics teacher is not here, search for the cute nurse. She might be able to calm things down… or not. Ask the fine arts teacher… (figure of speech of course, the poor man has already suffered enough because of this, do not remind him of it).
-In short, take part in the experiences with enthusiasm but not too much enthusiasm and in case of crisis, wait for it to pass. It is way above our competences. As for the rest, if you are serious and dedicated, everything should go fine…. As long as you stay away from the solutions obviously!
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Conclusion :
Sannan-sensei is a very pleasant teacher, extremely devoted to his subject and with his hear set on passing down his passion. But we must advise you to remain wary. Remember the glasses.
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Notes :
-Regarding Sannan and the children, that info is from Souji's special story in the mobile version of the game.
-As usual, the height is the one indicated in the official artbook (cm) and on the hakuouki-hakumyu wikia (ft).
-The organ is a wink to the game OST and to Hakumyu and Sannan's solo (Awarena Mouja). That instrument definitely matches him…
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As usual, do not hesitate to comment, whether you have suggestions, criticsms, remarks on my English... I'm always eager to hear from you! :D
Thank you for reading and see you next time with a chapter dedicated to none other than Itou!