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- "Yusuke Godai, do you know about this? (shows him a thumbs up gesture) It's an ancient Roman sign to show satisfaction. This was the gesture given to someone who overcame any obstacles. You should be someone who aims to be worth of this sign too. Losing your father was certainly a sad thing for you... But because of that for the sakes of your mother and sister you must work hard to be a man worth this sign to be shown to. Become a man who will always protect everyone's happiness! Do you think that is truly a wonderful thing? Me, your teacher, thinks so."
- ―Kanzaki's words that became Yusuke's life motivation.[src]
Shouji Kanzaki (神崎 昭二, Kanzaki Shōji) is Yusuke's elementary school teacher, he served as an inspiration to Yusuke. When Yusuke graduated, he promised that he would learn 2000 skills and to meet up at the elementary school in the year 2000.