Kanagawa prefecture education authorities announced this week that a male teacher aged fifty-five had been given a six-month suspension from his duties. The same teacher also resigned at the same time.
The educator was responsible for music clubs at his school but he apparently went beyond his remit for handling extracurricular activities.
Between August and October last year he continuously fondled and cuddled two music club members.
In particular, to one of them he confessed: “You are the only woman in my life.”
He also played her piano tunes he had composed himself, suggesting perhaps in his heart he was more a romantic than a sleaze.
Even after the girl had told he was being a “nuisance” to her, he sent her repeated text messages.
The girl said, “He was the music clubs advisor so I couldn’t say anything.”
Meanwhile the teacher said, “I am deeply sorry for causing offence to the students.”
