Getting to Middle School Arc

**Unofficially Titled Arc**
**Getting to Middle School Arc'**s name is **conjectural** which means that no official designation has been assigned, and it is susceptible to change at any time.

## Arc Chronology

**Getting to Middle School Arc** is the first arc of *Kill Blue* manga series.

While on a mission alongside Kotatsu, Juzo experiences an unintended transformation, reverting to his younger self at approximately 13 years of age. In this altered state, he receives a communication from their Z.O.O. superior, who assigns him a paid job involving scouting a Middle School for his daugther. The task requires him to assume the guise of a middle school student, which conveniently aligns with his current appearance following the recent incident.

## Summary

Juzo Ogami, a legendary hitman, arrives at an abandoned location for a meeting with a group of men who fear him due to his reputation. He corrects their misconception that he kills anyone, explaining that he targets those with a chance at redemption. During a confrontation, he showcases his agility and quick reflexes, with his subordinate, Kotatsu Nekota, coming to his aid.

After completing their mission, Juzo and Kotatsu discuss his habit of using newspapers for various purposes. Later, Juzo notices a wasp nest but ignores it. They decide to grab a meal at Nankotsu Eat All You Can Ramen Shop, where Juzo generously garnishes his ramen with garlic.

Back at Juzo's apartment, a chance encounter with a child leaves him reflecting on his inability to relate to children. He reminisces about his past and his regrets while staring at a photo of his family.

Kotatsu arrives with a delivery in his residence, while Juzo got bitten by a wasp. Juzo then woke up in Eri Wanibuchi's laboratory, Juzo's ex-wife, he learns that he has undergone a transformation due to a wasp bite. The Boss offers him a unique mission: attend a middle school to find a better school for his daughter.

Juzo reluctantly becomes a middle school student, struggling to fit in. Despite some awkward moments, he begins to appreciate learning. Kotatsu supports him at home and offers advice on school life.

One day, Juzo intervenes to protect two classmates from a perverted panda man. He subdues the man with non-lethal force, concealing his true abilities. The police arrive, as Juzo insists he's just an ordinary student to his two female classmates whom he just saved.

His classmates invite him to join their group chat, and despite some initial reluctance, Juzo accepts. He begins to embrace his new life as a student and finds joy in learning.

Juzo, still transformed into a child, struggles with his studies and social interactions at school. His classmates give him a nickname, "Oga," and encourage him to participate more in their group chat, but Juzo prefers to avoid dealing with children.

Kotatsu, his friend and partner, expresses frustration with Juzo's focus on studies over addressing his transformation. Juzo asks for math help, but Kotatsu suggests seeking assistance from their mutual acquaintance, Eri, or the teacher.

Juzo approaches Eri for help, but she declines due to her busy schedule. Eri advises Juzo to drop his adult persona and take responsibility for his situation. Feeling disheartened, Juzo dedicates himself to studying in the library.

A classmate, Ryo, simplifies the material for Juzo, leading to his excellent performance on a quiz. Juzo treats Ryo to a meal to celebrate, and they discuss Ryo's dream of becoming a doctor, which is driven by his mother's passing.

During their conversation, an acquaintance questions Ryo's aspirations, trying to dissuade him. They argue about the practicality of pursuing medicine in Japan's changing healthcare landscape.

Ryo responds assertively to defend his dream, and the person eventually leaves. Juzo and Ryo continue their conversation and are later confronted by the same person on the street. Juzo takes action to teach the person a lesson, causing them to stumble towards a river.

In a phone call with Eri, Juzo discusses Ryo's assistance with his studies and learns that Mitsuoka Pharmaceuticals is responsible for his transformation. Furthermore, he discovers that Noren Mitsuoka, the daughter of the company's president, attends his school and is in his class.

## Arc References

### Story Impact

* **Introduction of Juzo Ogami:** Juzo Ogami is introduced as a legendary hitman known for taking on jobs for the right price, although he only targets those with a chance at redemption.
	+ Juzo encounters a wasp nest but dismisses it, unknowingly leading to a significant event later.
	+ Juzo and Kotatsu enjoy a meal at a ramen shop, highlighting Juzo's penchant for garnishing his ramen with excessive garlic.
	+ **Transformation:** Juzo is bitten by a wasp, leading to a mysterious transformation that turns him into a 13-year-old version of himself.
* **Introduction of Eri Wanibuchi:** Eri, Juzo's ex-wife and a scientist, explains the situation and reveals that Juzo's attackers were involved in genetic manipulation research.
* **The Boss's Proposal:** Juzo speaks with the Boss, who proposes that Juzo attends middle school in search of a better school experience for his daughter, prompting Juzo to accept the mission.
* **Juzo's Middle School Experience:** Juzo reluctantly attends middle school, disguised as a student, and grapples with awkward social interactions and his own unique background.
	+ Juzo discovers a newfound passion for learning and experiences the joy of acquiring knowledge in various subjects.
	+ He reflects on how his life as a student is proving to be fulfilling and contemplates tackling his homework with newfound enthusiasm.
* Juzo, still in his child form, arrives at school and has a phone conversation with Kotatsu. His classmates give him the nickname "Oga" and encourage him to participate in their group chat, but Juzo prefers not to interact with children.
	+ Juzo faces challenges with math and feels frustrated. Kotatsu suggests he seek help from Eri or his teacher.
* **Ryo Shiraishi's Introduction:** Juzo receives help from a classmate named Ryo, who simplifies the material for him. Juzo scores perfectly on their class quiz as a result.
	+ Juzo expresses gratitude to Ryo with tears in his eyes, addressing him as "Master" for his assistance, which makes Ryo uncomfortable due to Juzo's elderly demeanor.
	+ Juzo treats Ryo to a restaurant meal to celebrate his test score. They discuss Ryo's aspiration to become a doctor and encounter someone who questions Ryo's choice and argues about the practical aspects of the profession.
* **Eri's Update and Noren Mitsuoka's Introduction:** Juzo has a phone call with Eri, during which she provides an update on her research into his condition. She reveals that Mitsuoka Pharmaceuticals is responsible for the artificially created wasps that caused his transformation into a child, and Noren Mitsuoka, the daughter of the pharmaceutical company's president, is in Juzo's class.

### Characters Introduced

**Juzo Ogami**
**Kotatsu Nekota**
**Eri Wanibuchi**
**Boss**
**Baba**
**Takada**
**Ryo Shiraishi**
**Noren Mitsuoka**