Sasaki is involved in a strained relationship with Marieda Matsushima. As their difficulties concern people around them, those people ask Shichirō to help. The plot summary gives no further detail about Sasaki's role or the nature of the relationship, and leaves this personal conflict unsettled.
Intervenes when the boys play truant, compelling the father to address the issue and forcing the children to return to school.
Professor is Tomio's elementary-school teacher. After Tomio becomes seriously ill from overeating sweets, Professor visits him with Tomio's classmate and encourages him to recover. This visit emphasizes Tomio's standing as a capable student and the concern surrounding his illness.
Seiji Nishimura has 29 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Signature works include The Lights of Asakusa, Introspection Tower, There Was a Father. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
