I've already thrown everything away.
To take revenge on every single person who drove my father to his death.
Forgive me. I'll do anything...
No~!
I can't have my reputation fall because of groundless false accusation!
My father was torn apart from his daughter because of you.
It's Hyuga. He's behind it all!
The operating room is a white... black box.
I decided to help you.
I think that would be my atonement to Osanai Sensei.
- Do as you please. - 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.
Both Date Sensei and Chihara Sensei, while claiming
outwardly that it's for the advancement of medicine,
were, in reality, only thinking about
getting recognition for themselves.
But it's the patients who end up being victims of
their personal ambition...
Just as I thought.
You've got quite a backbone.
That being said, I have a favor to ask of you.
Hereafter,
will you let me know if you notice any strange movement in your medical staff's office?
What I'm aiming for
is a hospital where patients can feel completely at ease.
In order to do that, I need an honest doctor like you.
You'll lend me a hand, won't you?
Certainly.
Hyuga Sensei's on TV again.
- It's only natural that... - He sure is a popular guy.
we return our thanks to the elderly.
Is that your selling point at this next gubernatorial election?
- No, no, that's, well... -Look , look.
Updates on Hyuga Sensei's SNS site
are all about his wife.
He's a capable lawyer, devoted husband, and champion of the weak.
No wonder he's the favorite to win the election.
It's Hyuga. He's behind it all!
As a doctor, Osanai Sensei committed the unforgivable crime
of stealing and selling drugs.
However, Seirin University Hospital
did its utmost best to save his life
when he fell ill.
That's because this hospital believes that
all life is equally precious.
He's a capable lawyer, devoted husband, and champion of the weak.
We were told he could go home right after the surgery.
I can't believe he died.
Wasn't there some kind of mistake on the hospital's part?
I understand how distraught you must be from losing your husband.
However, anastomotic leak
is not an uncommon complication after surgery.
I'm sure the doctor explained to you before the surgery, but
we have Ono-san's signature here as well.
Even if you were to sue the hospital,
your chance of winning in court is said to be 20 percent,
and you will incur additional expenses.
Furthermore, should it extend over a long period of time, it will wear on you both mentally and physically, and
your loss would be immeasurable.
This is a token of the hospital's good faith.
Ono-san,
remember, I'm on your side.
One down, huh?
Excuse me.
I'm Nishikado with Maicho Shimbun.
Oh...what is it?
If you're not in a hurry,
I'd like to have a talk with you.
It's not unusual for patients' family like Ono-san and patients themselves
to come here making unreasonable demands and complaints.
They're the so-called monster patients, or "monpe."
To deal with these monpe,
doctors must be conscious of protecting themselves.
One of the most important things to remember is
to have the strength not to admit to any fault.
Monpe are humans after all. They're bound to yield eventually.
Don't be afraid of them.
The important thing is not the truth.
The key is not to lose.
8 days until the declaration of candidacy, huh?
Yes. The 23rd will be my last day here.
We're planning to have a small farewell party that day from 5:00.
Ah, I heard. I appreciate you going to the trouble.
Hi.
- Why are you here? - To have a talk with you.
I hope you didn't say anything unnecessary at the restaurant.
I'm not that clueless.
It's a secret, right? What you're trying to do.
So?
Your next target must be Hyuga.
That's what I thought.
I can't allow a bastard like him
to run in the election.
So what're you gonna do?
Hyuga's
always on his guard, whether it's at work or personal life.
He isn't someone you can take on by yourself.
- Excuse me? - Do you have a plan?
- I do. - Like what?
There's one former colleague of Hyuga I could possibly use.
Don't do it.
You don't even know what kind of a person this is, right?
It's too dangerous to get strangers involved.
Come on, don't be so grouchy. You're doing this for your father, right?
What's the point of charging ahead alone if you fail? It's not like you're a kid.
15 years ago,
who was it that wrote a bogus article
without even properly verifying the facts and
brought disgrace to my father's life?
My father
was robbed of his life by a medical error...
and robbed of his honor by your article.
You have no say in this matter.
Yeah, you're right.
I apologize.
Do as you please. Besides,...
I don't have any time to waste playing games with kids.
Gracias! Thank you. Please come again. Thank you.
The other day, Nishikado-san said,
"This pie tastes like shoe sole."
The nerve, huh? I want to know if he's ever eaten shoe sole.
Anyway, he has a sharp tongue, but he's not a bad guy.
- I think he'll be a good friend for you... - Sorry.
I'm going home for today.
Oh, good night...
Asumi-san looked kinda down, didn't she?
A daughter's so hard to handle~!
Gubernatorial Election Candidacy Declaration Day
He isn't someone you can take on by yourself.
Don't do it. You don't even know what kind of a person this is, right?
It's too dangerous to get strangers involved.
Do as you please.
Besides, I don't have any time to waste playing games with kids.
There's something I think you should know.
- What is it? - The thing is, I saw Nishikado-san from Maicho Shimbun
talking on the sly with the wife of that patient Ono.
Ah, you mean that Nishikado?
I don't know what he's scheming, but he's certainly an eyesore.
Lesions must be detected and removed at an early stage.
That's the fundamental rule of medical treatment.
I see.
What's going on, at such a late hour?
I need to have a private word with you.
Nishikado Yusuke
What's the point of charging ahead alone if you fail? It's not like you're a kid.
Isn't this...
It's information I obtained when that congressman was hospitalized in the past.
In short, it means this guy had accepted
a huge sum of 50 million yen from that hospital in question, right?
Why are you giving me such a big story?
Hyuga Sensei
has decided to run in the gubernatorial election.
We can count on you to cooperate, right? Nishikado-kun.
Your call is being forward to voice mail.
Please leave a message after the beep.
This is Mizuno.
I'll call again.
Anyone who lets a scoop go to waste,
can't call himself a reporter.
Wow, there's a huge article on Hyuga Sensei in the paper.
Wow~.
Asumi Sensei, look.
"Lawyer Hyuga's proactive work to help the elderly
will surely have a big impact in
shaping this country anew,"
it says. It's praising him to the skies.
Reporter Nishikado Yusuke
Nishikado
Nishikado Yusuke
Truth in
darkness?
Osa...
I don't know who sent it.
However, considering that the two doctors who were involved in this case both fell from grace,
it feels rather unnatural...
Hello.
All right.
There's trouble at the outpatient clinic.
- Can you go take care of it? - Certainly.
An expectant mother is complaining that she felt ill after taking medication prescribed by Mizuno Sensei yesterday.
There shouldn't any problem with the medication itself.
She's probably just a monpe looking to make a few yen.
I'll take care of it immediately.
Show me some good faith. Otherwise, I'm going to sue you for sure.
Excuse me.
Are you listening to me?
I'm the consulting lawyer for this hospital. My name is Hyuga...
Hyuga Sensei...
Her name is Satonaka Eri-san.
Sensei, do you know her?
Oh, she used to work part-time at my office.
Leave this matter to me. I'll get this settled once and for all.
All right. Thank you for taking care of this.
What's going on? With that condition of yours?
I went to the hospital, but
I got scared and couldn't get an abortion.
I see.
But I never thought
I'd get to see you like this...
Mizuno Sensei.
Are you all right?
I heard there was some trouble.
I'm fine.
Um...if
you have any worries or gripes about work,
if you don't mind telling me, I'll listen any time.
I mean...
I may not look too dependable, but
people tell me I'm a good listener.
Then maybe I'll come talk to you if something happens.
Please do. Then...
I'll write down my cell phone number.
While I'm at it, I'll write down my e-mail address too.
How was I, Sensei? That was great acting, wasn't it?
Yes, it was. Please carry on as planned tomorrow too.
You bet!
I'm starting to enjoy this. Talk to you later.
Be a good girl now.
Come in.
Coffee for you.
Thanks.
- Declaration day's approaching, isn't it? - Yeah.
You know, about our wedding anniversary...
do you want me to cancel our dinner reservation this year?
No, we're fine. That's our annual event after all.
- Are you sure? - Yeah.
Don't overexert yourself, okay?
...abortion without consent...
...deceived the woman...
...and forced a miscarriage...
I can't believe there are bastards like this in the world...
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Wedding Anniversary 17:00 Farewell Party 19:00 Dinner Cruise
My name is Hyuga.
I'd like to confirm my reservation for the day after tomorrow.
3 more days until declaration day, huh?
The time has come.
I can only engage in activities to win public favor until then.
I'm going out again today to make one last push.
Hello.
All right.
That same patient from yesterday is here to complain again.
Mizuno Sensei, you can leave now.
Hyuga Sensei, I'm really sorry.
That woman doctor's showing absolutely no sign of remorse.
What's up with this hospital?
Calm down. More importantly,
what are you going to do about the baby?
What choice do I have?
It's illegal to get an abortion now.
Right now, your life is more important than the law.
I'll find the best way to deal with this,
so please don't make any more trouble.
Sensei, is everything all right?
No problem.
In any case, I'll do something about that patient.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
- We're going to Silver House Tachibana today, right? - Yes.
Hyuga Sensei, the lawyer, eh?
Yes.
Is there some trouble at the Gastroenterological Surgery Department again?
As a matter of fact,
a patient is threatening to sue me this time.
That must be worrisome for you.
Please report back to me again.
Hey, this looks good on me.
I feel bad, but I don't have any money, you know.
It really broke my heart when I got the abortion, but
I never imagined I'd be avenging him with
someone who was deceived by him just like me.
We're finally ready for the finishing touch.
Tomorrow, Hyuga will be going on a dinner cruise with his wife to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
Prior to that, he'll be attending a farewell party at the hospital so I'll try to stall him to buy some time.
- During that time, you will... - I know, I know.
- How many times do you have to tell me? - This is the crucial point.
I'm counting on you to carry it out without a hitch.
You know, I'm in no position to talk about other people, but
you're really vindictive too, aren't you?
To go this far to get back at a guy who dumped you.
I wonder if we'll find happiness some day.
I'm not sure if we will.
Now then, for now...
- You've worked hard. - You too.
But after visiting this many facilities,
it feels like we shook hands with tens of thousands of senior citizens, doesn't it?
But it's something I have to do in order to win.
In the present Japan, senior citizens are the large voting constituency after all.
Even eccentric rich old fogies had a smile on their face when you showed up.
It's amazing how you can do that.
On the morning of declaration day,
I'll write an article with my whole heart as a reporter.
I'm counting on you.
And now, a word from Hyuga Sensei.
Lawyer Hyuga Farewell Party
Press Conference
Declaration Day
Thank you for your support all these years.
Hereafter, I will be taking on the challenge in the new territory of politics, but
I shall move forward
keeping in mind the spirit of justice and equality
etched on this lawyer's badge.
Thank you for all your hard work.
I will come visit you again when I'm elected.
- At that time, I'll come visit you at the City Hall. - Oh no, perish the thought.
Thank you for everything. Good luck to you all too.
- Good luck. - Thank you.
- Hyuga Sensei. - Yes?
Do you have a minute?
I'm sorry, but I have something scheduled after this.
There's something I want to let you know in regards to Satonaka Eri-san's case.
The thing is, Satonaka-san came to the hospital again this morning.
And so...
I'd appreciate it if you could keep it short.
I'm sorry.
That is...
she told me you're the father of her child.
She was quite agitated,
saying how she couldn't get an abortion now,
that she was going to have the baby and destroy your family,
that she'd sue me too, and
and how she was going to cause you more trouble.
It's all because I made her mad.
I'm terribly sorry.
Sensei.
Are you planning to acknowledge the baby as yours?
- That's... - If
you don't wish for her to have the baby,
there is a way.
I have a friend who's an ob/gyn.
Someone who can keep a secret.
As long as you're willing to pay, I think this person may be able to do something about it.
But why are you going to such great lengths to help me?
If I can get this settled,
I'd like for you to persuade her to drop the lawsuit against me.
I just started working at this hospital after all.
All right. Please proceed.
I'll contact you when we come to an agreement.
Thank you.
If you'll excuse me now.
Thank God you made it in time.
Good evening, Hyuga Sensei.
I heard she used to work part-time at your office.
I saw your wife's picture on your SNS site once,
so I came over to introduce myself.
I see.
I was supposed come with my boyfriend tonight, but he couldn't make it because of work.
Since I had the reservation already, I figured I might as well enjoy it.
That's no fun by yourself.
If you don't mind, why don't you join us for dinner?
But she might feel uncomfortable...
I'd love to. You two are my ideal couple.
For future reference, I'd appreciate your advice.
Ideal couple, she says. It's a little embarrassing, isn't it, Dear?
But it's the truth.
Sensei, would you like something to drink?
This baby is really full of energy,
constantly kicking my stomach.
Is that right?
When I picture my boyfriend in my mind becoming a father,
it makes me realize how glad I am
that I was born as a woman.
I really envy you since we weren't blessed with children.
My husband really wanted a son.
This baby's a boy.
Really?
Oh, maybe I'll name him "Makoto" after Sensei.
So that he'll grow up be a wonderful person like Sensei.
But don't you think Makoto is a little old-fashioned?
Sensei? Are you all right?
You look pale.
She's right.
You haven't touched your food either.
Maybe I got seasick?
- Are you all right? - Yeah.
I'm e-mailing Hyuga now.
Get him out of there and after that, proceed as planned.
Got it.
- What's your dessert special today? - We have the almond tart.
That doctor I told you about agreed to do it.
Mizuno Asumi
I think we'll have this assorted chef's choice sampler.
Sensei, I have a favor to ask regarding my boyfriend.
Can you spare me 5 minutes?
- I'm sorry, Ma'am. - That's all right.
Take your time.
I decided to have this child after all.
- I want to give birth to your child. - Eri.
Being a single mother
is a lot tougher than you think.
Both physically and financially.
- But... - If you give up the child...
I'll support you as much as I can in the future.
Support?
But
where would I find a doctor who'd perform an abortion now...
I already found a doctor.
So get rid of this baby.
Ultimately, this is for your own good.
Trust me.
This is finally the day before the declaration of candidacy for the gubernatorial election.
Amid all the candidates, the press conference of Hyuga Makoto-shi,
who is said to be the leading candidate, is scheduled to be conducted today.
Apparently, the abortion was done without any complications.
You really saved me. The lawsuit against you should be dropped.
Thank you.
Good luck with your press conference.
Yeah, now I can take it on without reserve.
If you'll excuse me then.
Prove Osanai Takao's innocence at the press conference. If you don't, I'll upload the video on internet.
I decided to have this child after all. I want to give birth to your child.
Eri, if you give up the child, I'll support you as much as I can in the future.
I already found a doctor.
So get rid of this baby.
What the hell is this.
Ultimately, this is for your own good.
I refuse to lose, now that I've come this far.
Now then, a word from Hyuga Makoto.
Actually, the reason I had you all gather here today
is to tell you the truth about
an incident that happened 15 years ago.
It's the case of stolen drugs that happened 15 years ago
at Seirin University Hospital.
Hospital personnel identified the culprit as
Osanai Takao-shi, who was a pediatrician at the time.
However, after I conducted a re-investigation,
I was able to prove that the hospital's decision had no basis in fact.
For being misled by information provided by the hospital
and trampling on the honor of Osanai-shi who was innocent,
I am deeply ashamed as a lawyer.
I will pursue the truth without fail.
To Osanai-shi, who has already passed away,
as well as to his family and friends,
I take this opportunity to apologize deeply from the bottom of my heart.
What are you planning to do about running in the election?
Over...
and over, I thought about it.
As a result,
I decided that upon settling Osanai-shi's case,
to serve the public in the arena of politics
was my way of showing my sincerity.
You think you got away with that?
Eri, if you give up the child...
Once we upload that video on the internet, it's all over for Hyuga.
That's the end of our revenge.
Please hand that over to me.
You know, if he loses his social status,
we can't get money out of him anymore, right?
Don't you think we're losing out?
I already spent all the money I got. If we keep on blackmailing him with this video,
we can get money from him again.
Right? Let's do that.
Didn't you say it wasn't about the money, that you wanted to take revenge?
I don't give a damn about revenge anymore.
Give that back to me right now. Give it back.
You have nothing to worry about since you're a doctor.
But a stupid woman like me
have nothing to depend on but money!
Wait!
Satonaka Eri
Hey! What's the big idea? Who did you have take that video...
10 million.
That's the selling price.
I'll give you the camera in exchange for the money.
At a place where there's a lot of people.
If I meet you alone, who knows what you'll do to me.
- If you give up the child... - Thanks.
Hey! Who took this video...
Say, isn't that Lawyer Hyuga? He's been on TV a lot lately.
That's Hyuga-san.
So long, Sensei.
Oh, well.
As long as this is in my hand.
Don't do it. It's too dangerous to get strangers involved.
- You have no say in this matter. - I apologize.
Do as you please.
It's finally tomorrow, huh? Declaration day.
You can look forward to reading the morning paper tomorrow.
Thanks to you, I got to write a good story for the first time in a long time.
It's because things like this happen that it's hard to quit being a reporter.
Look at this.
What is it? You didn't even knock.
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Did Hyuga Makoto Embezzle Funds
Targeted Wealthy Senior Citizens...
4 Known Victims in the Past 5 Years
Reporter Nishikado Yusuke
That's
my revenge.
15 years ago,
the person who passed on false information about Osanai Sensei to me
was Hyuga.
Professor Osanai
was your late sister's primary doctor, right?
Did you notice anything strange in his behavior?
What do you mean by strange behavior?
To tell you the truth,
he's suspected of stealing and selling drugs.
Surely that can't be...
There's a possibility he, himself, was addicted to drugs.
I believed that information and wrote that article.
It's about your dad.
Without realizing that it was a trap to sweep Osanai Sensei's medical error
under the carpet.
Since he took advantage of my position as a reporter,
I wanted to return the favor as a reporter.
Why did you act alone?
No matter what I say, it's nothing but an excuse.
The fact that I betrayed
you and your father
is a truth that can't be erased.
Thank you.
Pardon me?
For writing the article,
thank you.
Another person with a deep connection to the Gastroenterological Surgery Dept. is gone, huh?
Yes.
At this rate, looks like there will be more pus to be squeezed out
from that medical staff's office.
It's for the sake of cleansing this hospital. I ask you to continue your observation.
Certainly.