The episode ends with Hei alone in the classroom at night. Sensei’s coat is draped over his chair. Hei touches the sleeve, then pulls his hand back.
In the crowded landscape of Japanese school romance dramas, few titles manage to capture raw vulnerability and moral ambiguity as effectively as the first episode of (translation: “Hey — And Then I, to the Teacher…” ). Released quietly on streaming platforms in early May 2026, the 24-minute premiere has already sparked debate in online fan communities for its unflinching look at the boundaries between student and teacher. -Hei - Soshite Watashi wa Sensei ni... - Ep.01 ...
The episode opens with Ichika Nakano, a second-year high school student, walking down the hallway of her school. She's a bit of an airhead and is often lost in her own thoughts. Suddenly, she's approached by the school's principal, Mr. Okamura. The episode ends with Hei alone in the classroom at night