[Education x Short Drama] It was an English 'Thank You' that reconnected the hearts of a mother and son. The long-awaited second season of the hit short-drama project, which surpassed 8.1 million views, has begun.

Yaruki Switch Group Releases Second Chapter of Short Drama 'Duet of Misalignment'

Yaruki Switch Group Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Naoshi Takahashi), a comprehensive education service provider, has launched the second installment of its short-drama project via its cross-brand social media account, 'Pochidra (@pochidra_ysg_).'

This project is a new initiative aimed at conveying the 'essence of learning' that the company values to a broader audience. What students gain at our centers is more than just skill improvement. We focus on the journey of nurturing the 'three powers'—self-reliance, co-creation, and imagination—which empower students, parents, and teachers to work as a 'team' to create a happy future.

### Storyline of the Kids Duo Chapter The second chapter, 'Duet of Misalignment,' focuses on a single mother striving to balance work and parenting, and her 6-year-old son. Initially, the mother perceives her son's pranks as merely troublesome. However, through his experience at 'Kids Duo,' an after-school English program, she witnesses him gaining 'English' as a tool and developing his 'self-reliance power.' In the climax, the son's heartfelt message delivered in English becomes the key to rebuilding their bond.

### Service Overview: Kids Duo Kids Duo is an after-school English childcare program for children from age 3 to elementary school grade 6. We provide English not just as 'study,' but as a 'tool' to broaden one's world. 1. Programs that stimulate intellectual curiosity, led by native and bilingual teachers. 2. Development of social and communication skills within mixed-grade groups. 3. Support systems tailored to working parents, including shuttle bus services and extended care until 20:30.

We will continue to share stories of how children find their own answers and grow personally through diverse learning experiences.