Do you want to see your mom?
Wak-kun!
The leukemia cells in the blood is increasing.
We'll have to do a biopsy tomorrow to confirm it.
What does that mean?
I'm afraid there's a likelihood that
Wak-kun's disease is relapsing.
[Things that make me sad.]
When the cicadas stop singing.
Teru teru bouzu with an unhappy look.
A short shrinking crayon.
[I wonder what makes Daddy sad.]
Daddy.
[The saddest thing for Daddy...]
[I wonder what that is.]
Stay still, okay?
Breath in, breath out...that's right. Good job.
I'm going to draw now.
Let's take a deep breath.
Come in.
The disease has relapsed, as suspected.
Relapse...
The leukemia cells have increased in the blood and
in the bone marrow, we found 30 percent are leukemia cells.
Wait a minute.
Look how well Waku's been doing.
Isn't he getting better?
I understand how you feel.
For now, let's face reality and
talk about the best treatment option for Waku-kun.
In order to destroy the leukemia cells,
we'll start a stronger remission inducing therapy.
Does that mean the treatment will be even more grueling than now?
Yes. In Waku-kun's case,
the relapse occurred in less than 18 months.
The prognosis is not good.
He'll need a bone marrow transplant.
Transplant?
First, we'll do some tests to see if we can transplant from the parents.
Please contact Waku-kun's mother too.
Did something happen?
Waku's disease is getting worse.
I was told he needs a bone marrow transplant.
My blood didn't match.
I'm going to draw now. Make a fist please.
It'll sting momentarily.
Okay, relax.
How was it?
Unfortunately, it didn't match.
I see...
I'll register him with the bone marrow bank right away and have them look for a donor.
Amamiya-san. I'm Konno, the CLS.
If you have any concerns about Waku-kun,
please don't hesitate to call me anytime.
Thank you.
I'll get going then.
What are you making now?
A rabbit.
You have quite a few now.
-I'm going to make a zoo. -Zoo?
My classmates made cranes for me, right?
So I'm making a zoo in return
to display in the classroom when I get out.
I see.
But...the gorilla is hard to make.
Let me see.
Are you going to help me?
I'm good at origami.
Okay, make it with this.
Waku.
Let's hang tough a little bit more
until you get out, okay?
Wak-kun's okay.
The shots on the butt and the medicine too...
I'm used to them now.
I see.
You're gonna be alright.
Alright, Wak-kun. We're putting some medicine in here again, but...
Even if you get sick,
it's because the medicine's destroying the bad cells.
So there's no need for you to worry.
Wak-kun Sensei took
took the words right out of Maruyama Sensei's mouth.
Sawamoto-kun, have you read this?
A reporter from Toyo Shinbun's been
writing a series on caring for his mother.
What about it?
I heard your son's sick?
It's just that your mind's been elsewhere lately.
Why don't you try expressing your feelings in a chronicle?
That kind of real-life experience is sure to touch the readers' hearts.
Are you alright?
I'm alright.
-Is it done? -It's no good.
No, don't break the poor thing.
Let me see.
What, is it that bad?
-Gorio-san. -Gorio-san?
Let him join the zoo.
I'll entrust you with this.
Thanks for bringing it.
This is from all the kids in the class.
Everyone's looking forward to seeing Waku-kun again.
This will make Waku happy too.
Have you heard anything from the bone marrow bank yet?
No, not yet. Please wait a little longer.
-Daddy. -Hm? Do you feel nauseated?
Did you feed him?
Oh, I forgot.
You can't forget. Because you're in charge of feeding, Daddy.
Alright.
No. He had bananas yesterday.
Oh...he did, didn't he.
Apples okay then?
Waku, what animal should we make next?
Here's the book you asked for.
Wak-kun likes this artist's paintings, doesn't he?
Yes.
Thank you.
Are you alright?
If there's anything else I can do.
I've been too dependent on your kindness.
Even though I'm not with him, I'm going to find
something I can do for him.
That's good.
Please give this to him.
When we went to the museum before,
he stood in front of this artist's painting for hours
and refused to move.
That's wonderful.
But are you sure?
Please don't tell Waku that it's from me.
Um...
I've been watching Waku-kun closely
since he was hospitalized.
I felt that in Waku-kun's heart
his mother was always there.
Are you really sure you don't have to see Waku-kun?
I don't want to upset him.
About the progress of Waku-kun's treatment...
The anti-cancer drugs are not as effective as they used to be.
We're going to shorten the interval of the medication.
That will cause stronger side effects.
Waku hasn't been able to
hardly eat the past few weeks.
He's getting very weak too.
Can he endure such a harsh treatment?
If we don't destroy the leukemia cells, he'll be in a graver condition.
Hasn't a donor been found yet?
It's been 2 months
since we registered at the bank
and still no word.
It takes a long time to find a donor.
Let's just wait for now.
You're getting tired, aren't you?
Let's continue after you rest for a bit.
Turn, please.
Wak-kun.
Turn, please.
Hello.
This is Kuroki from Meisei Medical University.
-Did something happen to Waku? -No.
We got a call from the bank.
-You did? -Yes.
They found 3 potential donors matching
Waku-kun's HLA.
Finally, one step forward.
Thank you.
We'll discuss the details when you get here.
-Yes. -Bye.
Kuroki, who were you calling just now?
Sawamoto-san. I thought I'd let him know about the donors
right away. He was really...
You idiot!!
But I heard the blood was a match.
I'm sorry...
The HLA matched.
However, for a transplant, not only are we looking for an HLA match,
but a match at the DNA level as well.
Waku-kun's DNA is a slightly rare genotype
and the test results determined that
the three potential candidates' DNA did not match Waku-kun's.
Does that mean a transplant is not possible?
The risk would be too high.
It may take some time, but
but let's wait for a donor whose
HLA, DNA, everything is a perfect match.
Take some time...
You keep saying it's going to take some time...
How much longer do we have to wait!!
So, all we can do...
is just wait.
What are you making?
Hm?
Aw...You were almost there.
It doesn't matter anymore.
The peacock colored paper got all crumpled up,
so it doesn't matter anymore...
[In return, I'm going to make a zoo
to display in the classroom when I get out.]
[Gorio-san]
[What animal should we make next?]
[The peacock colored paper got all crumpled up,
so it doesn't matter anymore...]
[So, all we can do...
is just wait.]
"Resignation"
Please process this.
What?
Wait, Sawamoto-kun.
Sawamoto.
You're quitting, then what?
Is his condition that bad?
I wish I could take his place. But even if I think so,
there's not one thing I can take do in his place.
There's no way I can even begin to
understand his true suffering.
The only thing I can do right now
is to be by his side.
I see.
Thank you for everything.
He's an editor friend of mine.
Appears that he just happens be be looking for a writer.
You can write articles even if you're at the hospital, right?
Japanese and Koreans are racially similar
so the probability of an HLA match is high.
Professor Lee Shin Gi, the head of Pediatrics Department at Seoul Yu Ai Hospital
who took part in this transplant,
called for further cooperation
and mutual exchange.
"Authority on Children's Leukemia in Korea, Lee Shin Gi."
"He has a close relationship with Japan as well, and
has been invited as a guest lecturer at academic conventions,
such as Japan Society of Blood Disease."
"Academic conventions"...
The number of past transplants from Japan to Korea
is 153.
That number represents 60 percent of foreign donors for bone marrow transplants in Korea.
and is an indication of the big impact Japan has on Korea.
That way, please.
Excuse me...
Is this the reception for the Hematology Assembly?
Yes, are you a participant of the assembly?
No...
I'm aware this is an unreasonable request. But could I possibly
talk to Professor Lee?
-Um... -Can I just have...
a few minutes with him?
Thank you for the speech.
-You're welcome. -Thank you.
Please.
Please leave.
-I'm begging you, please. -I'm sorry, but
-there's nothing we can do... -I know...I'm fully aware of that.
-Knowing that, I'm asking you, please. -Please leave.
Doctor Lee, I hope you’re not tired.
Who's that?
She said her son is suffering from leukemia.
They’re waiting for a transplant and she wanted to see you.
I told her she should consult her son’s doctor about his condition and asked her to leave.
I see.
It’s time for the next assembly, so please.
Hello.
Please come to the hospital right away.
Waku-kun's condition took a turn for worse.
Sawamoto-san. This way.
Get someone from X-ray.
Kuroki, blood gas.
Take his blood pressure.
Wak-kun, it's a little tough for you, isn't it.
The medicine's going in right now.
I'm sorry,
please wait outside while we're treating him.
We took an x-ray of his chest and
found clear signs of pneumonia.
He has pneumonia?
Blood test showed an increase in inflammatory reaction.
Waku-kun is getting an aggressive anti-cancer treatment
and since his immune system is depressed,
it's likely that this is not an ordinary pneumonia. We'll have to keep a close eye on him.
Is Waku...going to be alright?
We'll do our best.
Professor Hayashida from Chiyoda University is waiting for you at the cocktail lounge.
Waku...
It's alright...
You'll be alright...
You're going to catch a cold.
I heard you’re waiting for a transplant.
Yes, here’s the blood test result.
You know, the bone marrow bank in Japan and Korea are now sharing resources.
But it still might be difficult to find a donor match.
And if they can’t find a suitable donor…
I’m aware of that.
But...but if
what if there was some other way…
Ma'am
Doctors are not gods.
Even if you ask me,
it doesn’t mean a compatible donor will be found for your son.
I know that...
that there's nothing I can do for him...
I know.
But how can I...just wait without doing anything.
Name?
What is your son's name?
-Waku. -Waku.
It means cloud with wings.
His dad named him so he’d live free and easy.
It’s a wonderful name.
You shouldn’t think that there’s nothing you can do.
I’m sure, as his mother, there are many things you can do for Waku.
“Meisei Medical University Hospital”
Daddy...?
You're came?
Waku...It's night already.
You slept a lot, didn't you?
Gorio-san...did you feed him?
Not yet today.
You can't forget, okay?
Because you're in charge of feeding.
You have to...feed him everyday.
Even if Wak-kun dies...
Waku...
Dad decided to change jobs.
I'll be writing the articles in here from now on.
Day and night,
I can be with you all the time.
Even if things get tough for you,
Daddy will be here, so don't worry.
Oh...that's right.
I bought you something nice.
Isn't this nice?
It's the peacock color.
[I wonder what makes Daddy sad.]
I got a hold of Kaori-san.
She's on her way to the hospital...
[The thing that makes Daddy sad...]
[The saddest thing for Daddy is...]
[Not being able to do anything for me.]
How's Waku?
For now...he's sleeping soundly.
I see...
Will you please go see him?
Please go see him, if just while he's sleeping.
Does Waku...
Does he...want to see me?
The rabbit doll that you made.
From the time you left the house,
he never let go of it.
Wak-kun.
I'm sorry.
Mommy...
Yes, it's Mommy.
Wak-kun, Mommy's here.
I'll be right by Wak-kun.
Mommy.
Book...the book on paintings...
Thank you.
About the favor that I asked.
I’ll send you the patient data.
I’d like your help.
Cloud with wings.
Good name.
Hey, Maruyama.
I guess all parents feel the same way about their kids, don’t they?
If there’s anything I can do, you’ll have my full cooperation.
[We didn't know then.]
[Daddy and I didn't know yet.]
[That the time to say good bye was getting closer.]
-A donor's been found. -A donor?
Can he get the transplant?
It's the best Christmas present, isn't it.