I'm Mizuno Asumi with the Gastroenterological Surgery Department.
I look forward to working with you.
The essence of a university hospital is research.
This is the first time I wasn't asked if I'm that professor's son.
I'm Nishikado.
I write for the medical section of Maicho Shimbun.
One surgery. Two reports.
Date performed the surgery by constantly consulting the manual
for the sole purpose of getting recognition for herself!
You killed that father of mine.
But I wasn't the only one at fault.
Chihara, who was my advisor at the time...
You want my reputation to fall? At any rate, we've got to stop the bleeding!
- Are you telling me to go to the police? - I'm not a champion of justice.
It's easy. You just have to submit to everything I say.
Because my revenge
has only just begun.
Osanai Asumi-chan.
I recognized you. From the very beginning.
You remember me too, don't you?
By even changing your name,
what in the world are you planning to do at this hospital?
My speculation is this.
15 years ago,
this hospital was anxious to mark its achievement with its first laparoscopic surgery.
The result of that was a failed surgery.
In other words, your father died due to medical error.
But you got hold of some evidence of that medical error.
And you came to this hospital to take revenge...
Stop letting your imagination run wild.
You'll never understand how I feel.
I'm sorry.
I want to apologize for what happened 15 years ago.
Then
keep quiet about me.
That's the only thing you can do.
She's so not sweet.
- Thank you for your time. -Okay~.
- So the pain is in your upper abdomen? - Yes, from about a month ago.
I see.
Why don't we wait and see for a while?
But it feels like there's a lump.
Anyway, let's wait and see for a little longer.
How is it?
Let's wait and see for a while.
We'll wait and see.
I'll prescribe some more of your usual medication.
Chihara Sensei.
Hosokawa-san, the patient you saw earlier, has been coming for 3 months now.
Do I know you?
I'm Hoshino with the Gastroenterological Surgery Department.
Perhaps you should have him tested further...
He just has gastric polyps. Why don't you have an intern do an endoscopy or something?
I have my research paper to write.
Papa.
Miku~.
You came again. Are you on your way home from kindergarten?
Yes. She insisted on coming to see you.
Is that right~?
You center part creep with glasses.
Shithead with glasses? Pervert with glasses?
Did something happen?
That asshole Chihara. The only thing he says to the patient
who'd been waiting for hours is "Let's wait and see."
All he cares about is his research and he doesn't give a damn about his patients. It's unbelievable.
Chihara Sensei.
- May I ask who you are? - Have you forgotten?
My wife and I were here to see you regularly for 6 months.
My wife's name is Enomoto Yumiko.
You diagnosed her with chronic gastrisis...
Ah...
She wasn't getting anywhere with you, and when I took her to another hospital,
they said she has pancreatic cancer.
They asked why she didn't come in sooner.
My wife almost died because of you.
How are you going to take the responsibility?
Ah...
Are you filing a complaint?
Do you have any proof that she almost died because of me?
- Please give me a logical explanation. - Proof?
Will you stop making false accusations when you don't even have proof?
If you'll excuse me.
Why was Dad's surgery a failure?
Are you filing a complaint? We did our best too.
Where's the proof that we failed?
Papa, what were you doing?
Papa was
getting rid of a bad guy. Let's go.
Will Chihara Sensei be the next professor after all?
Now that Date Sensei's gone, he's going all out to make a case for himself.
I'm honored to be on the next professor, Chihara Sensei's team.
Oh, stop it with that professor business. You're jumping the gun.
- Hey. - I'm sorry.
What the heck are you doing~.
Chihara Sensei, why aren't you picking it up!
- What? - Imai-san's condition took a sudden turn.
- Who's Imai? - One of your patients!
- Oh. Ask the doctor on duty. - What?!
But the doctor on duty is just a first year resident...
Then tell the medical advisor.
Hours for clinical consultation is until 17:00. What time is it now?
18:28. You understand, don't you?
- Uh....Kusano-kun, was it? - It's Hoshino.
Fine.
If you plan to stay at the University Hospital,
I suggest you remember this.
Doctors can get a job anywhere as long as we have a medical license.
The reason we choose the low paying university hospital
is because it's a valuable place for research that's only available to a select few.
If we make a discovery through our research,
thousands and thousands of patients can be saved.
In order to do that, you have to create your own environment to focus on your research.
A doctor's reputation is built on the number of research papers rather than surgeries.
There are countless ways you can fudge on the number of surgeries.
You don't have to do much but put on a sociable smile for your patients.
Doctors don't have enough time to be tied down by patients or scalpel.
I'll remember that.
Do you give up now, rookie!
- You again? - Kenta!
Mizuno Sensei. I'm sorry.
That's okay.
Why're you acting so shy?
I'm gonna confiscate that, Kenta.
Thief!
What do you mean thief? I'm gonna shoot you.
Bandai Sensei's son and
that's...Mizuno-kun, was it?
Yes...is something wrong?
No, it's nothing.
- Don't follow me, Intern. - Why not?
- Hey, stop that. - Sorry. Excuse us.
Stop getting into so much mischief~.
Good afternoon.
Is he your patient?
Yes. He's hospitalized for the long term, but he doesn't have parents.
- Don't let you personal feelings get in the way. - Pardon me?
Don't commit yourself to one particular patient, is what I'm saying.
You're setting a bad example for other patients.
Don't forget you're the son of a professor.
Don't put me to shame.
I won't.
- Good morning - Excuse me while I put your mask on.
- My gloves are 7-1/2. - Yes.
Minowa Kotaro-san. 40 years old.
We will now proceed with the sigmoidectomy.
Scalpel.
- Watch what you're doing. - I'm sorry.
Look~. That's 10 seconds gone to waste.
Now then, I'm entrusting the rest to you.
- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.
Okay, electric scalpel please.
Is Chihara Sensei's surgery always like that?
- What do you mean? - Like he just makes the first cut and that's it.
Ah~. That's right.
- So that he can get credit for surgery count. - Oh, really.
If they don't perform enough surgeries, they're looked upon as bad surgeons
and they can't climb the ladder to success.
So he makes the skin incision just to get the count.
I see.
Mizuno Kazufumi
Emergency!
Here you go. Lamb pie.
- Is this the emergency? - It's my new dish.
This is the best thing for the weary senorita in the big cold city of Tokyo. Just eat it.
- It tastes nasty. - Gakun~. Seriously?
That's why I told you not to serve it to customers.
Crap. Oh, well. Wait until the next one.
By the way, how's work?
If there's any problem, you can tell your father anytime, okay?
But your dad in heaven must be thrilled too.
That his daughter became a doctor just like him.
I'm not so sure about that.
Adapitnol. Indications.
Pigmentary Degeneration of the Retina
Narrowed field of vision occurs frequently.
In particular, the field of vision narrows markedly when exposed to tense situations.
Narrowing of the field of vision.
He performs surgeries in this condition?
Secret?
Blindfold...
What's with this bullshit!
Worried about something?
Actually, it's about Kenta.
My father.
Your father?
Is it a bad thing for a doctor to give support to his patient?
Professor Bandai's son...
There are doctors
who only look at medical records
and don't even try to meet their patients' eyes.
But I think it's also important for doctors to
get to know each patient individually.
You should strive to be a doctor that suits your own style.
...tomorrow's bound to be a good day.
Right?
His condition worsened during surgery. I'm sorry.
Why...why? Why?
It's about your dad.
I wrote this article. I verified the hospital's story too.
- There's no way Dad would do this. - Osanai Sensei sure had us fooled.
When my sister was on the verge of death,
- he was making dirty money. - That's not true.
He's no different than a murderer.
I hope you live the rest of your life in shame.
This article is a mistake. Please check into this matter.
Professor, is this true?
Your father took advantage of his position as a doctor and lined his own pockets.
- You're wrong. - Your father's
- a scum of the earth. - You're wrong. That's a lie.
There's no way Dad would do something like that.
That's a lie!
Osanai Sensei liked this spot too, didn't he?
6 months ago, I received Osanai Sensei's surgery record.
I don't know who sent it.
But when I saw that,
I felt as if I was being told to
finally clear this cloud of suspicion I had of the past.
Was Osanai Sensei really the kind of person to steal and sell drugs?
Wasn't that all planned out?
I re-examined the flow of money too.
But there wasn't a single evidence to prove that Osanai Sensei was
stealing and selling the hospital's drugs.
To cut a long story short,
someone here took advantage of me as a reporter
and gave me false information.
I'm really sorry. I want to make amends.
To you. And to your father as well.
Were you perhaps talking to the Professor's son earlier
to draw out information about his father from him?
- If so, I want to... - I'm no longer
the girl you used to know.
Actually, I thought we'd discuss our plans for your future.
- Future? - I assume you know this, but
you can't be a professor just with your research.
- But Professor... - Just hear me out.
The thing is, the Chairman of Oribe Construction will be getting his surgery done here soon.
For the resection of gastric submucosal tumors?
He's a special patient who's been giving us huge donations.
But unfortunately, I'll be on a business trip that day.
And so,
I'd like to leave you in charge of that surgery.
This is a golden opportunity for you too.
Secret?
I presume you can do it.
There's no problem. You can count on me.
I'll just do what I always do.
M-me? You want me to perform such an important surgery?
I thought I'd give my juniors a chance too.
Thank you very much! But what will you tell the Professor?
Don't worry about unnecessary matters. I'll take the responsibility.
I will be your loyal follower.
There's something I'd like to learn from you.
What qualities are required in surgeons?
What's this, out of the blue?
Well, let's see. Skill and experience.
- And keeping yourself in good physical condition, I guess. - I see.
Since we're shouldering the responsibility for the patient's life,
it's important for us to be in our best physical condition, isn't it?
That's only natural as professionals.
But there's something more important if you want to survive in this world.
The important thing is
- to avoid taking any risks. - Risks?
Bothersome patients who act overly worried and bombard you with questions and
surgeries that last a long time are nothing but risks. Leave those to people who want to take them on.
But then, I can't understand why people voluntarily take on risks.
How stupid can they be.
Besides, we have to think about our own precious family.
Yes, of course.
You said his life wasn't in danger.
Why was Dad's surgery a failure?
Are you filing a complaint?
Where's the proof that we failed?
I, too, have a family.
I can't have my reputation fall because of some groundless false accusation.
- Papa~. - I'll go make a phone call.
Chihara Sensei's with his patient now.
Give me a break.
Are you all right?
He'll be done soon.
That being said, Chihara will be performing your surgery tomorrow.
I will do my best.
Okay.
He's a doctor who has a lot of experience and productive research under his belt. I highly recommend him too.
Okay, if the all powerful Lawyer Hyuga says so,
- I'm sure there's no doubt. - Thank you.
I'm a busy man too, so I'm counting on you to perform a smooth surgery.
Please leave it to me.
- I'm counting on you for the surgery tomorrow. - Please rest assured.
It will be all done by the time you return.
Come on, give me a break. No matter what the reason...
Excuse me, but do you have a choice?
Do it.
Hello.
- Hello? - Dear, what should I do? I can't find Miku!
She was playing outside, but she's nowhere to be found.
The park. The park where she always plays!
First of all, calm down. And keep on looking for her. All right? She'll be fine.
Non-disclosed caller ID setting
Hello?
I kidnapped your daughter.
Can you hear this?
Papa~.
- Miku! - Miku-chan is being handled with care.
Miku!
What do you want? Is it money?
I don't want any money.
You just need to do what I'm about to tell you.
You will perform the surgery on the Chairman of Oribe Construction by yourself.
What do you mean... I'm scheduled to operate on the Chairman anyway...
I said "by yourself."
Pigmentary Degeneration of the Retina.
Narrowing of the field of vision.
The symptom worsens when exposed to a state of tension.
For example, like during surgeries... Right?
I'm no longer the girl you used to know.
Another secret...
We can't go on like this. We have to switch over to laparotomy
There's no way I can cut! You want my reputation to fall?
- At any rate, we've got to stop the bleeding. - I can't get the field of vision anymore!
- Pull out the camera then! - Vitals are at their limit!
We're switching over to laparotomy.
Hello, Chihara Sensei. About the cancer cell research announced at
the academic conference the other day...
Sorry, but can we talk some other time?
Is my daughter all right?
Fine, I'll do as I'm told.
Got it.
He'll never know. I'll just do what I always do...
Sensei?
It's nothing. We will now begin the surgery on Oribe Koichi, 65 years old,
for the resection of gastric submucosal tumors.
Scalpel.
You will perform the surgery on the Chairman of Oribe Construction
by yourself.
Sensei?
It's nothing.
Sensei?
Sensei, is something wrong?
The surgery is canceled.
- I don't feel good. - Sensei.
- Hello? - I heard you walked out of the surgery.
How did you know?
You failed to keep your promise.
Can I take that to mean you don't care what happens to your daughter?
Wait a minute. One more time. Give me one more chance.
I guess I'll have to.
This is your last chance.
Tell the Chairman the exact words I'm about to tell you.
- Words? - They're words you know very well.
- How do you know... - Did you get that?
Word for word, no mistakes will be allowed.
Chihara Sensei. Don't forget, I'll be watching.
Chihara Sensei! The Chairman says he's leaving.
What the hell are you doing?
Are you even kidnapping now for the sake of your revenge?
Do you realize it's a crime?
You
don't have the right to criticize me.
Chairman, please wait.
- Please calm down. - Get out of my way.
- I don't want to be here one second longer... - Please wait.
You...what's the big idea?
- Why did you cancel the surgery? - That's because...
- I wasn't feeling well. - Bullshit!
You're as fit as a fiddle!
Don't forget I'm watching you.
Chairman, please wait. Chairman!
Please wait, Chairman.
What is it? I don't have any time to spare.
Don't forget I'm watching you.
Why was Dad's surgery a failure?
I, too, have a family.
I can't have my reputation fall because of groundless false accusation.
I, too,
...family...
- ...my reputation... - What? What are you trying to say?
Spit it out!
Papa~.
I, too, have a family.
I can't have my reputation fall because of groundless false accusation!
That's just fine.
See if I ever come to this hospital again.
Tell the Director.
I'm not donating a single yen hereafter.
Chairman, please wait.
- Chairman. - Professor, there's a reason for this.
I apologize deeply for what our doctor did.
We'll do our utmost best to regain your trust, so
won't you please give us another chance?
Chairman, I beg you too.
I'm terribly sorry, but next time...
He's no longer a member of our staff.
We'll send you an official notification at a later date.
All right then.
If you don't need me,
I'll just have to transfer to a hospital that can appreciate me.
Even if it's not a university hospital,
even if I don't kiss you guys' ass,
there are plenty of jobs out there.
Looks like he at least saved you the trouble of dealing with him.
Professor Arima.
Medicine exists for patients.
There are too many doctors here who don't realize an obvious thing like that.
Your daughter's at 6-3-8 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Send
I did what you told me to do with the child.
Good job.
Look, this is the last time, you hear?
Papa~
Can you hear this?
Papa~
Miku.
- Yes? - This is Chihara.
Miku-chan, Papa's here to pick you up.
- Papa~. - Miku.
- Let's get ready to go home, okay? - I want to play some more~.
- But Papa's here. - She was here all this time?
Being that she's your precious daughter,
I left her in their care at the safest place.
I've already submitted a request for extended hours childcare.
So it was you.
You bitch! How dare you mess around with my precious daughter!
Then how do you explain what you did 15 years ago?
You
took my precious father from me.
You're wrong. That's a lie!
Are you...
Osanai Sensei's daughter?
You don't have the right to remain a doctor.
I, too, have a family.
I can't have my reputation fall because of groundless false accusation!
If I post this on the internet,
no matter which hospital you go in this country,
people will talk about Miku-chan behind her back.
That her father's a scum of the earth.
What will you do?
Are you telling me to quit being a doctor?
- Papa~. - Miku-chan, you forgot this.
My father,
Osanai Takao was
torn apart from his daughter because of you.
I won't
forgive you until I die.
I tried to report it.
We didn't really want to cover up the mistake either.
That's why I tried to report it.
But that lawyer...
Lawyer?
You know, Hyuga.
To keep his family quiet,
he even framed him for stealing and selling drugs.
He said he'd turn around and sue us if we were to report it.
He's behind it all!
Right after Data Sensei, another misconduct by Chihara Sensei.
- What? - It's just that
it occurred to me that there's a mysterious link to what happened 15 years ago.
The truth about that incident will never be exposed.
Of course not. The operating room is a white...
black box.
I was shocked.
That you'd even do such an outrageous thing.
It's probably true that you're no longer the same Asumi-chan I used to know.
So what?
Are you going to turn me in?
No.
I decided to help you.
I think that would be my atonement to Osanai Sensei.
Besides, I want to know the truth too.
Do as you please.
I see.
Then I'll do just that.
You should strive to be a doctor that suits your own style.
My own style...
Ah, shit.
Let me give you a hand.
Oh, perish the thought! I'll get a scolding from the Professor.
Don't worry about it. I'm just me.
What happened?
I'll tell you next time when we have more time.
Oh, that's right. Did you hear?
Apparently that asshole Chihara quit medicine and went back to his home in the country.
- Is that right? - Serves him right.
But don't you think it's been strange lately?
- Strange like how? - Everyone's talking about it.
It's like someone's stirring things up at our hospital.
Good morning.
- Good morning. - Morning.
Mizuno Sensei, do you have a minute?
Certainly.
- Tea all right? - Thank you.
To think about the patients' happiness and give them peace of mind. That's the doctor's job.
That's what I believe.
But recently at this hospital,
problems that ignore the patients' well-being have been recurring.
At your Gastroenterological Surgery Department.
Mizuno Sensei.
You know something, don't you?
Yes.