"Saki ni Umareta dake no Boku" loosely translated is "Me, who was just born earlier (than you)" and I think knowing that really says everything about this drama. This philosophy on education, which stresses the importance of growth and learning at all ages and the relationships between students and teachers, is so beautifully illustrated by the drama's story of a businessman being transferred into the position of a principal at a low-rated high school owned by the large corporation he works for. Narumi struggles with how to apply his business know-how to this new environment and it is exciting to watch him slowly figure out for himself (and then engage the teachers and students!) in understanding how education can motivate and inspire, and not just be a simple means to an end. They even get into pedagogical discussions, which I've never seen in a school drama before! The first half of this drama is definitely compelling for these reasons, but starts to lose a bit of steam in the second half because of an extraneous side plot involving Narumi's romantic entanglements. The drama could've easily minimized it or done without it, and still been interesting! Sakurai Sho is strong in his role as Narumi (though he's not straying all that far from his idol persona) and so is Aoi Yuu as Mashiba. (Unfortunately, Tabe Mikako is absolutely wasted in her role.) As a professional who works in education, it was really refreshing to see a school drama tackle some of what it is like to be an educator, with all the complexities that go beyond just teaching, and not just focus solely on the students. Definitely recommended to those looking for something a little different in the school drama genre. :)