-Relapse... -He'll need
a bone marrow transplant.
It takes time to find a donor.
How much longer do we have to wait!!
As his mother, there are many things you can do for Waku.
Dad decided to change jobs. I can be with you all the time.
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.
[Say I have a bad dream.]
[The kind of dream where Daddy disappears.]
[When I die, where will I go?]
[Will I be all alone in a dark place?]
[When that happens, I open my eyes.]
[I look at Daddy's face.]
Too noisy? Looks like I woke you up.
What? Is there something on my face?
[My fear just slips away.]
Any word on a donor for Waku?
We have a call in to the bank but
-no word yet. -I see.
Please take care of Waku.
Wak-kun.
Dad's going out to meet someone about work, okay?
See you later.
-Wak-kun, good morning. -Good morning.
Wow, it's a zoo.
I see a penguin, rabbit.. and even a gorilla.
This is wonderful, Wak-kun. Did you make all this by yourself?
-I made them with Daddy. -I see. You guys are good.
Oh, that's right. I brought
some new picture books for Wak-kun today.
"The Chatty Fried Egg" and "Cabbage-kun and Butayama-san."
"Fried Egg."
Okay, "Fried Egg."
"The Chatty Fried Egg."
"This is the story of a king of a country."
"Every morning, after breakfast, it was the custom for
the King to go to the Greeting Room."
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Please have a seat.
About the manuscript you turned in the other day...
Frankly, it's double effort on our part as is.
I'm sorry, but I didn't think the information you gave me
was supported by any facts, so I re-interviewed on the phone and...
You just need to write what we ask you to.
We're not a mighty newspaper, but an entertainment magazine.
I had hoped that you'd be a great addition
for us since Okuda-san recommended you.
I understand. I'll re-write it.
ASAP, please.
-Yes, hello. -This is Kim Jang Su from the Korea Bone Marrow Bank.
I’m calling in regards to the request for a donor from the bone marrow bank in Japan.
Next agenda item.
The Bone Marrow Bank called a little while ago.
A donor candidate for a bone marrow transplant
requested by a bank in Japan has been found in Seoul.
The patient is a 6-year-old Japanese boy.
The donor is a 22-year-old woman living in Seoul.
We've been asked to run some tests immediately, but considering the surgery schedule...
Let's accept.
I will take the lead.
You're personally going to be in charge, Doctor?
Yes.
I’d be happy if I could help out that boy in Japan.
Then we'll leave this matter in your hands.
Next agenda item.
Merry Christmas!
Maruyama Sensei. Maruyama Sensei.
-You have a phone call. -Okay.
I'll be right back.
Merry Christmas, Wak-kun.
Here.
Will Santa bring me a present?
Will he be able to find the hospital?
I'm sure he will. After all, he is Santa.
-Did you find it? -Well..
-Seems they're sold out. -Is that right...
Other places... Let's see, where did they have it...
I thought I'd seen some at a store in Omotesandou.
-Sawamoto-san? -Yes.
Let me talk to him.
Sawamoto-san, can you come to the hospital right away?
What?
-Daddy's sound. -What?
I can tell.
Daddy's footsteps go
Pata-pata-pata-pat-tan.
I was hoping it would be Santa.
Santa Claus hasn't come yet?
Maybe he got caught in traffic?
He probably forgot about Wak-kun.
Don't pout. Santa brought
a huge present for you.
-What? -Waku.
We found a donor.
Donor?
Can he get the transplant?
Yes. I hear the donor's a 22-year-old woman.
She the perfect donor with a matching HLA, DNA, and blood type.
Thank you so much!
It's the best Christmas present, isn't it?
Yes.
"Wak-kun, Merry Christmas From Mommy"
This is Sawamoto.
Just like you said, they had it at Tam Tam Store.
That's great! I'm sure Wak-kun would be delighted.
-I should be back in about 30 minutes. -Alright.
Tell Waku...
Sawamoto-san?
Sawamoto-san! What happened?
Hello? Hello?
Sawamoto-san.
Are you alright?
I heard you were brought in by an ambulance.
Sorry for making you come all the way. It was just a dizzy spell.
-The doctor said it was fatigue too. -Is that right.
But I'm glad you're alright.
I'm sorry to inconvenience you, but
can you give this to Waku for me?
Seems I'm going to have to stay one day for tests.
He's going to be much happier if you give it to him.
I'll explain the situation to Waku-kun.
Oh...Alright.
You must have been exhausted.
Wak-kun will worry if his dad goes down.
Please take it easy and get your rest today.
Sensei.
I have some news for you.
-News? -Yes.
-Yukimura Sensei. -Yes.
Can you wait in the office then?
-Yes. -Yes, what is it?
"1st Grade, Class 1, Yukimura Teppei"
"The Chatty Fried Egg"
I'm sorry for looking without permission.
It belonged to my son who loved to draw.
Oh...you had a child.
How old is he now?
He passed away.
It was an accident. It's been 30 years already.
-So, what's the news? -Oh...Yes. Um...
A donor for Waku has been found.
-That's great. -Yes.
Congratulations.
Really... That's really great.
Yes.
I've been thinking for a while...
That I wouldn't want you live a life you'd regret.
Yuusuke-kun's condition is much better than last night.
That's good.
I'm back now.
-How was Sawamoto-san? -He's alright. It was fatigue.
He'll be staying overnight at the Minato Chuo Hospital today.
I'm glad to hear he's alright.
Thanks for going.
-It's done. -Good job.
This car's really fast.
-Really? -Yeah.
-Hello. -Can't I leave yet?
I'd like to go see how my kid's doing.
Sawamoto-san, there's something I have to tell you...
Then I'll check carefully during the meal.
-Please. -Yes.
Sawamoto-san.
Are you better now?
Daddy.
You're late.
Sorry. I'm late, huh?
Here.
-From Daddy Santa? -Yeah.
-Can I open? -Go ahead.
What can it be?
Wow~ Awesome!
Wow!
-You want to try it on? -Cool~.
-How is it? Not too tight? -It's just right.
Alright. You can go anywhere wearing these.
Waku-kun will start the preliminary treatment phase of bone marrow transplant.
In order to receive the bone marrow from a donor,
all the unhealthy cells must be eliminated.
We will administer radiation and high doses of anti-cancer drugs
to decrease the white blood cell count to almost zero.
Because the immunity to protect the body from infections will be lost,
we will concentrate our effort on preventing infections.
You look like an astronaut.
Do I look cool?
Daddy.
-Letter. -Letter?
Can you eat some porridge?
Does the inside of your mouth hurt?
Can you eat just one more bite?
Okay, good boy, Waku.
Tomorrow we will finally perform the bone marrow transplant.
The biggest risk is post-transplant rejection.
In the worst case, it can be life-threatening.
The crucial stage is from this point on.
Of course, we will all do everything we can, but
this is the most important time for Waku-kun,
so please be there to give him your support.
Yes.
Is something wrong?
No...
Please feel free to voice any concerns you may have.
I entrust Waku to you tomorrow.
Can't you sleep?
What's wrong? You look so serious.
Um...Kuroki Sensei.
Can you take a look at this?
Hm... This is
a text book perfect typical case.
It's terminal stage of pancreatic cancer.
Surgery is probably out of the question.
Daddy...
Will you be here when I wake up?
Why? Do you feel lonely?
Even if I have a bad dream, it's okay if Daddy's here.
Daddy's Wak-kun's Feel-Safe Man.
It's alright. Daddy will be here.
Don't worry and go to sleep.
Hello.
Konno-san.
Yes.
My son...wanted to
give this to the donor.
It says "To Onee-san in Korea. Thank you. Waku"
That's what it's supposed to say, but do you think she'd be able to read this writing?
Yes. I'm sure your thoughts will reach her.
Please take care of Waku tomorrow.
Sensei.
Wak-kun. There's no need to be scared.
It won't be painful and it's not going to take very long.
It's a lot easier than those shots.
I don't drink coffee anymore...
Thanks.
The newspaper... I heard you quit.
Yeah.
I can't imagine you quitting your job for him...
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
I'm just a little tired, that's all.
Sawamoto-san. Sensei would like to see you.
Dr. Lee. Did you save Waku?
No, I haven't done anything. I was just visiting an old friend.
The transplant is done.
Whether Waku-kun's body takes the transplanted bone marrow,
we should find out in approximately 2 weeks.
Thank you very much.
-Can I see Waku? -Yes, please do.
Aren't you going to see him too?
I'll go in after her.
We're no longer husband and wife.
My son...wrote a letter to the donor.
I can't accept that. Please give it to Dr. Maruyama.
Kashikogi.
It’s the name of a fish from where I grew up.
It has a very sad life.
The male desperately raises the young fish which the female had laid.
When the fish grows up, as if relieved, the male dies.
Fathers have such sad existence.
They’re unable to hold a candle to mother’s love.
A newborn baby and his father are the closest but most distant strangers.
Men must struggle to become fathers.
Kashikogi.
Whenever I think about the kashikogi, I can’t help but think
how should a father live and what should he leave behind for his children.
How should a father live and what should he leave behind for his children.
Sawamoto-san. Do you have a family?
The test result...
We found a tumor in the pancreas.
It's cancer.
Furthermore, it's almost at the terminal stage.
Pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect
and is often not diagnosed until it is advanced.
Let's get you hospitalized and start treatment immediately.
If I get the treatment...
will I be cured?
Unfortunately,
surgery is not possible.
Let's do our best to prolong as much as possible
the time you have left.
The time I have left...
That's...
Without treatment,
6 months at the most.
Sawamoto-san.
Waku-kun's blood test results will be out in about an hour.
Are you alright? You look pale.
I'm fine.
Sawamoto-san. Maruyama Sensei would like to see you.
I have the results of the blood test.
White blood cell count 1,060.
Neutrophil count 540.
1,060.
540.
Waku-kun's bone marrow is beginning to produce healthy blood.
Sensei.
The transplant...was a success?
Yes.
Is Waku...
going to be cured?
If all goes well, we can start thinking about his discharge in about 2 months.
Thank you.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Waku, you did great.
Everything's going to be alright.
You're going to get stronger every day from now on.
Can I...get discharged?
Yeah.
Can I go to school?
Yeah.
Can I eat sushi?
Can I go in the swimming pool?
Can I go to the zoo?
Yeah.
Wearing my sneakers?
Yeah.
With Daddy?
Yeah.
Mommy's sounds.
Dad will be back, okay?
Daddy.
-Are you alright? -Why?
You have dark circles under your eyes.
Oh...I had a bad dream, so it's from lack of sleep.
Wak-kun's here.
Even if you have a bad dream, when you wake up, Wak-kun's here.
That makes me feel better.
Wak-kun.
This is great.
It's really great.
Sawamoto-san.
I'm sorry, I...
Um...
Are you getting treated?
Please get proper treatment.
If you consult Maruyama Sensei
I'm sure he'll refer you to a good doctor.
No thank you.
Sawamoto-san.
-For Wak-kun's sake too. -Please
don't tell anyone.
Until the end...
I made up my mind to stay by my son.
My dream is to become a newspaper reporter.
-Please go to the hospital. -Daddy is strong and cool.
What do you know about a father's feeling?
I want to be that kind of reporter too.