Chapter 2: Class in Session
After what has felt for an eternity for the amazing cast of Assassination Classroom, being back into the classroom where it all began has brought them so much joy as everyone began to sit down on their table where they were assigned in the anime. That was until Ryushi decided to go in front with an attendance paper putting on his famous cap and tie. This caused a huge laughter from everyone in the room as they knew where this was going.
Ryushi: Alrighty Class! Let us begin with the attendance to make sure everyone is present and receives full points!
Terasaka: Sir, with all due respect we are all here and grown up! No need for an attendance count. *laughs*
Ryushi: Now Terasaka, it is important we always take attendance no matter the age or whether this is a reunion or an episode Nyuhuhuuu!
This brought much more laughter from the class, everyone has truly missed this and the memories that flood their minds. As Ryushi begins to call out everyone, old footage from the anime is shown when each of the cast member is called, starting from Karma Akabane and ending it with Ritsu Ayuzawa. Right after, Ryushi calls out the other teachers: Tadaomi Karasuma and Irina Jelavic.
Ryushi: A PERFECT ATTENDANCE!
More laughter and smiles bursts out from the cast as they have come to an understanding that their teacher has not changed at all after 6 years. As everyone starts to chat while others are eating and drinking, Ryushi decides to start off the amazing reunion.
Ryushi: It's crazy to think how young and small all of you were when we started filming this series. You were all like 14-15 years old and now most of are you are now 20-21 years old, how time can fly fast. One thing I for sure I'm grateful for was the opportunity given to be with each and every one of you kids, well now young amazing adults. *sniffs* Just last week when I realized it was only a week left until I got to see you guys all together for the first time in a long time and I asked myself, will I be ready to see my amazing kids now grown up.
As Ryushi continued his heartfelt emotional speech, it began to have a few cast members sniff and even wipe their eyes from the emotions. That last sentence really struck them as they all felt the same when they knew in a few days before today, they would be all hanging out together once again.
Ryushi: But now, I really want to know how all of you feel? How have all you of you been especially during this difficult time?
Sugino: Yeah, to be honest, it's crazy that we are in year 3 of this pandemic and it hasn't gotten so easy for many of us so it's been a real challenge. I think many of us were saddened when we got the first delay news of our reunion as the pandemic was starting. But finally, being here now where it basically began for all of us just really hits it deep in the heart like this is the shining light during a dark time.
Okano: Basically, took the words out of my mouth Sugino. I've actually had come here a few times to visit and look around but this is a different feeling and atmosphere. It's like my mind is telling me, you're not dreaming Okano; You're back and ready to kill your Octopus teacher.
Ryushi: Ouch! Even after all these years you guys are still hurting me in the feels!
Maehara: At least you're not in the suit right now, you were a wet dog every time they had to bring you out!
Ryushi: That suit is no joke. It felt like 200 degrees in there when we first filmed the first episode. Thankfully they were able to update the suit but it was still hot as hell in there.
There were a few times where Ryushi couldn't handle the suit especially during the summer time which became a bigger problem as inside the suit would feel like it's 245 degrees. Luckily, there was two people who would help their poor teacher in replacing him to be the octopus when they were not needed for filming: Terasaka and Karma.
Terasaka: I'm used to super-hot weather considering I like to work out the most during the summer so being in the suit was a hassle for moving around but as for weather wise, it was still boiling hot but thankfully I was able to handle it.
Ritsu: No joke, like we were very concerned for you when we see you putting on the suit knowing how hot it can get in there. But you still did a wonderful job portraying Koro Sensei.
Terasaka: Yeah, but moving in that suit is a pain in the ass. Moving the tentacles as well was a challenge considering they were long which made them a little difficult to move around. That's where Mr. Akabane joins the frame.
While Terasaka was able to handle the suit in hot weather for when Ryushi couldn't, it was Karma who would work on moving around the giant octopus' suit as he had experience with suitmation as he was the man within the suit of Shin Godzilla as footage is shown of him testing out the Godzilla suit, making the film and causing destruction on a mini Tokyo
Okajima: What was easier for you to move around in? Koro Sensei or Godzilla?
Karma: Uh to be honest, a little bit of both. Like dealing with the tentacles arms was easier and flexible while Godzilla's suit was easy with moving with the legs so they both have some pros and cons within wearing them. But the experience of Godzilla really helped me handle Koro Sensei's suit.
Kaede: Any chance you'll return to doing suitmation whether for Godzilla or a different character?
Karma: I actually did not that long ago for Godzilla 67th Anniversary when I got into the suit to play the King of Monsters battling Hedorah in a 10-minute film which you guys could check out on YouTube.
Rinka: I actually saw that and you really did an incredible job playing Godzilla.
Ryushi: I'm over here jealous now cause both you and Terasaka could handle the suit better than me while I'm dying in there.
More laughter came from their octopus teacher's comment until Irina Jelavic decides to speak with the cast.
Irina: One thing this reunion will definitely show to our amazing fans is who we really are compared to how we are in the anime. Like, you see me wearing those revealing outfits throughout the series yet I am really shy about revealing myself THAT much. *giggles*
Kataoka: I remember when we were filming on the island and you saw the flashy bikini suit in our outfit trailer. First and only thing you said was NOPE! *Laughs with Irina as everyone else laughs and enjoys hearing the memories*
Irina: The suit I wore for Season 1 was so lovely but damn tight I had to be wedging it once a while. But once Season 2 came and I got a new outfit, I felt so comfortable and was like, "Now this is the real Irina Jelavic".
Nagisa: One thing some people are going to be shocked while some will say "I knew it" about is the fact that I'm actually a girl. I've had some people come to me literally thinking I was a guy and they got all eye popped out when I tell them I'm not. *giggles*
Isogai: Yet, you played a boy and literally became the ultimate femboy people would talk about.
Nagisa: The fact that I'm still being talked about just really makes me remember a question I asked myself back then which was, will I make people blow up as a femboy?
Everyone: Yep! Yes ma'am! Damn right! Should've seen it coming!
Maehara: Man, this truly feels like we never left this place at all. All week I was like, this going to feel like we are filming a future OVA episode.
Karma: Only difference is we are also revealing our true selves rather than who we portray in the anime. Like there's obviously a few people here who really aren't like their anime counterparts as all.
Hazama: Probably the biggest one here is Itona. Like in the anime he's this quiet, brutally honest, and deadly assassin while behind the scenes, he's just one of the kindest people to be with.
The entire cast nods in agreement as a footage is shown behind the scenes for Season 1, Episode 11 when Itona enters the classroom when three boxes of donuts.
Itona: It's a pleasure meeting all of you guys and hope we can be great friends throughout our time together! *smiles*
Itona: Man was I really an ikemen back then?
This led a huge laugh by everyone with an embarrassed Itona looking at the footage of his younger self. He couldn't believe how much of a gentleman he was back then, no wonder they would call him an ikemen back then.
Itona: I mean... Good lord *laughs and rubs face in embarrassment* Back then, everyone would tease me so much of being such a polite and kind me. I was wayyyy over polite.
This brought more laughs from the cast as they continue to share funny moments and stories as the day is still young. However, a certain blonde decided to change the subject in one which would definitely split the Assassination Classroom fanbase.
Rio: Now now, why don't we talk about the lovebirds in the room.
