[so as far as background goes, ishi was definitely his professor before? he's been here teaching herbology for god knows how long. sometimes people question if he's secretly a ghost or something but he has always laughed and patted their shoulder to prove he's tangible and moved on. it's fine. don't worry about the fact that he clearly has not aged since majima was a student.

but of course, as a fellow teacher... it doesn't take him long to go meet the new hires, and-- ah. the name was familiar for good reason; he might look different now, but ishi has a good memory, and the recognition's clear.]

I would tell you 'welcome', but perhaps I should say 'welcome back', instead?

[ishi smiles, but he's absolutely still looking majima over closely. apparently a lot's happened since he was here last...]

It seems experience has been a much better educator than I was to you, if your marks in my class were much indication.