This is finally it!
My first step towards becoming a nurse starts today.
In the second year of nursing, we will begin practical training.
For that purpose, you will now work together in groups of five.
So ensure that you establish strong bonds of communication...
Whoa! This girl is so cute!
What a flashy girl!
It's Irie-san, right?
Yes.
You just transferred over, right?
Yes. I'm Irie Kotoko.
Originally, I was a fourth year arts student, but...
...I found a big and wonderful dream, and transferred into nursing!
So, you're older then, Irie-san?
Let's not touch on that.
I'm Ogura Tomoko.
It's been a dream of mine since I was young to become a nurse too.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you too.
She's so cute.
Like an angel in a white gown.
I'm Shinagawa Marina.
My dream is to marry a doctor and move up in social status.
Marrying for money...
You're still thinking of such things?
Don't go into nursing with that irresponsible attitude of yours!
I like rich and intelligent men.
What did you say?
I want to give birth to superior children in the future.
There are guys here too.
Nursing is an altruistic and sacred job; it's putting the futures of others ahead of your own!
That hot-blooded guy is Kamogari Keita.
Stop making it sound like I'm some kinda joke!
I'm aiming to become Japan's number one nurse!
As long as I'm alive, I'll do my utmost!
Say, Irie...
What's with that shriek?
Because, I suddenly heard a voice crawling from below the ground.
How rude.
Well, you have a pretty face, but your voice...
I'm Kikyou Motoki.
Please call me Moto-chan.
Motoki, are you actually...
...a guy...?
Don't say it!
Another word about that and we'll never speak again till hell freezes over!
Okay.
I longed to become a white gowned angel.
So, I chose the path of a nurse!
I'll become the woman most suited to wear a nurse's cap in this world!
Most suitable woman to wear a nurse's cap?
But more importantly, you have no relation to Irie-san of our medical department, right?
Irie of the medical department...?
You must be out of the loop if you don't know who Irie-san is after entering the nursing department.
Fourth year medical student.
This university's...
No, all of Japan's universities' most outstanding prodigy, Irie Naoki!
I figured as much.
Not only is he intelligent, but he's incredibly handsome as well!
Yeah. I chose this university because of the rumors that I heard.
There's no other man who matches my conditions so perfectly.
Hey now, Marina!
You've been looking at Irie-san that way?
How disgusting.
Sheesh, all of you only think about men! Your motives are too impure!
What do you mean by impure?
Is it because you're jealous of how perfect Irie-san is?
Don't be stupid!
Like I said earlier! This job is sacred...
But, he's married, isn't he?
What am I hiding? I'm Irie's...
That's right. That's the thing.
What kind of girl could make the perfect Irie fall head-over-heels?
Actually...
Sure makes you want to see, doesn't it?
She's definitely a beautiful, intelligent and talented woman.
Of course!
Otherwise I would not approve!
Don't you feel the same way, Kotoko?
That's right. I feel exactly the same way.
I got an idea! How about a tour?
Tour?
After class, we'll take a tour of the medical department.
A tour to admire Irie-san in-person!
I'm in!
I want to go!
Things sure have gotten weird...
What should I do?
I don't think this situation allows me to say that I'm Irie-kun's wife...
There he is!
That's him!
Okay, confirm this data.
Irie-kun.
He really is my type.
I'm totally entranced just by looking at him.
How divine!
Truly.
He's so handsome.
Hey, Irie!
It's been a while.
Ugh! It's Sudou-sempai! Not good!
Where are you going?
Well, I've had my fun.
It's just begun.
Irie, isn't it about time you bought a car?
I'm having a tough time meeting my quota this month.
Please, buy one.
I've told you before! I don't have a license.
You'll get in the mood to get a license once you have a car!
Outsiders aren't allowed in here.
How unfriendly.
Don't you ever think of contributing to the welfare of graduates here?
No, I don't.
You're interrupting my practical.
He looked this way!
His eyes met mine!
He was looking at me.
Don't flatter yourself!
What did you say?!
Now, now, you two. Calm down.
Hey!
It's been a while, Sudou-sempai.
Do you know him?
He was my senior in the tennis club.
Nice to meet you.
He's so cold, that hus-
Unity!
Unity?
Yes! "The power of unity" was the motto of our tennis club, right?
Those days sure bring back memories.
I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about your hus-
Harmony!
That's right. Let's talk about those days of harmonious camaraderie!
Far, far away from here, Sempai!
What was that about?
What is it?
Now that I think about it again...
...I really did marry an incredible person.
And those were your impressions of your first day in nursing?
In the end, I failed to tell them.
That I was his wife.
To ensure that neither the patient nor the nurse is burdened when...
...turning the body, movement at the center of gravity...
Stop!
Kotoko!
What are you doing?
Sorry.
Were you paying attention during the lesson?
Yeah, I got everything!
Then, why is it turning out like this?
Can't breathe...
That's odd. I'm sure it was like this...
The restraining technique is about limiting the movement of the patient.
It's to ensure the safety of the patient.
That's... Why?
Why is it turning out like this?
This is like the opposite of safety.
She's endangering his life instead...
Kotoko might be a complete klutz.
What is it? You look down.
The nursing practical lessons were harder than I thought.
I wonder if I can make it.
Cheer up!
That's it! Come over to the shop next time.
I'll cook you something delicious.
Really? I'll go!
Let's go, Kotoko.
Yes, I'll go.
What are you doing? Hurry and let's go.
Where are we going?
You'll find out when you follow us.
This is...
That's Irie's house!
Why are we doing this again?
To learn more about his wife obviously.
If she's a lazy good-for-nothing who doesn't do housework, we'll force him to divorce!
And after that, commence the attack!
Lazy good-for-nothing? Isn't that a rude thing to say before even seeing her?
What are you getting so flustered about?
It's just a what-if.
But...
I've gotta tell them the truth!
Irie-kun's wife is...!
He's back!
His wife is with him too!
Wife is with him...?
What a beautiful lady.
She's quite the beauty.
Matsumoto Yuuko!
Why?
They look like a really good match.
I guess we have no choice but to give up.
Then where do I stand in all this?
Welcome home.
It's been a while.
Hello.
I bumped into him at the station. I was so delighted that I decided to intrude.
Because of that I wasn't able to tell them the truth again.
Nothing, it's a personal matter.
Matsumoto, have you found employment?
Yes, I received an unofficial offer.
That reminds me.
I heard you transferred into nursing?
As always, you become really strong when it comes to Irie-kun.
What the...! Are you making fun of me again?
It's so like you.
Totally.
Well, best of luck.
Matsumoto-san?
Be sure to let me know when you become a nurse.
I'll be sure to never go to that hospital.
Even if it kills me.
You can't go if you're dead, right?!
Kotoko is so cold.
You just went home immediately without joining us to drink our sorrows away.
I drank so much last night.
No wonder your blood pressure is so high.
Sorry...
But Irie's wife sure was a great woman.
Feels like we're completely beaten, in looks and in style.
Her personality is extremely horrible though.
It's only natural that great women will follow great men, right?
Don't you think so, Kotoko?
Yeah.
Stop talking about such stupid things and concentrate!
That's right, guys! Concentrate!
I was talking to you!
How long are you going to keep pumping?
The color of my arm has changed!
I'm sorry!
Your pulse!
Why? Is there something wrong with my pulse?
I don't hear a pulse!
Keita-kun, you're dead!
Wait! That obviously can't be possible! Idiot!
We'd better get a doctor to look at you.
Kotoko.
Was there any special reason why you put the stethoscope in backwards?
Oh my!
You wouldn't be able to hear that way, would you?
Quit fooling around!
If you have time to chase boys, then have some self-awareness and study harder, will you?!
That's right.
We now know clearly that Irie-san is someone beyond our grasp.
Kotoko.
Irie-san!
Kotoko, my mother asked you to call her because she had a shopping request.
You had your phone switched off, right?
I've passed the message then.
Kotoko!
Sorry!
I failed to mention it.
I didn't lie on purpose.
I'm really sorry!
It's okay. You don't have to apologize.
We're not angry at all.
Guys!
There's no need for us to give up if Kotoko is Irie-san's wife.
That means there's still hope!
I wonder what that means...
Moto-chan, let's party tonight!
Let's drink to celebrate!
I'll join!
Okay, let's go!
Let's go.
Hey, you're here, Kotoko.
But, why...
...is he with you?
I thought of getting Irie-kun to try your cooking too.
I guess that's all right.
Since the boss isn't here because he has a meeting.
He left the kitchen to me.
Isn't that great, Kin-chan?
You're a full-fledged chef now.
Welcome.
How's business, Kotoko?
Idiot! Don't say that to the customers!
Chris, those clothes are really starting to suit you.
Thank you very much.
Really! Forcing yourself into maintaining a job here.
It's a total nuisance.
Who are you kidding? Aren't you secretly happy about it?
The scene you caused at the airport was quite unforgettable.
It was really quite a scene, wasn't it?
You idiot, Kotoko!
You didn't have to say that!
Kinnosuke!
You mustn't call the customers idiots!
What did you say?!
It's rude to the customers!
Then after that, Keita said...
"A retard like you is a hundred years too early to become a nurse."
I can't live a hundred years!
Is that what you wanted to talk to me about?
No, actually I need a favor.
As a penalty for lying to us about being Irie-san's wife...
...you have to organize a mixer with the medical department.
And of course, Irie-san must join in.
Okay, Kotoko-san?
...was what they said.
No, thanks.
So quickly?
Come on. The medical department which lacks girls and the nursing department which lacks boys.
New encounters are needed right?
Is it okay for me to have new encounters?
That's...
Right?
Oh my, Kotoko-chan.
Are you going already?
Good morning.
What's wrong? Lately, you've been leaving early every morning.
Yeah, it's just a little something.
It's not because things aren't going well with Onii-chan and it's difficult for you to be in the house, right?
No, that's not it.
I just have to do some practical training.
Ah, Kotoko-chan.
Are things going well between them? Especially at night...
If only I hadn't forgotten everything during practical, then I wouldn't need to come so early in the morning.
Okay, let's line you guys up nicely.
Okay, just one more.
Why am I like this?
Kotoko, what happened to that thing about the mixer with Irie-san?
Well, I wasn't able to...
Hey, we had high hopes for you.
What can I do?
Irie-kun?
Yes, what is it?
Sorry, but I won't need dinner tonight.
Please tell my mother too.
What's up?
I'll be going drinking tonight.
Oh, I see.
So, that's how it is.
Umm, Irie-kun!
What is it?
What's wrong?
Umm, well, just in case... Can you tell me where you'll be drinking?
Welcome.
Irie-san!
What a coincidence!
We're having a drinking session too!
Would you like to join us?
Why did you bring me too?
If it's just all girls, then it'd look exactly like an ambush, won't it?
All girls? You're...!
Aren't we having fun?!
Surrounded by girls.
Hey.
You can't hold your liquor.
And what about you, Keita? All you've been drinking is Oolong tea.
Weakling!
Thank you for that.
But, you sure are easygoing.
What are you talking about?
Girls are flirting with your husband.
Irie-kun isn't like those petty, skirt-chasing guys.
That's called accompanying.
But still, you've been worrying about it this whole time, haven't you?
Well, I have...
You space out and make mistakes during practical because you're worrying about your husband everyday.
I wasn't spacing out!
Besides, you certainly have some nerve to say such things!
I'm older than you!
How about showing a little respect?
How could I respect someone with such petty thoughts like becoming a nurse because her husband will be a doctor?
What did you say?!
Kamogari Keita!
Huh? What's this all of a sudden?
The blood pressure taking, the restraining technique; I'll perfect those!
How hopeless.
Kotoko-san!
She fell asleep?
I'm taking her home.
If you have time to flirt with girls...
...then how about looking after this girl's needs a little?
And who are you?
It's not "you". It's Kamogari Keita.
It's none of your business whether I decide to take care of Kotoko's needs or not.
And...
...don't address Kotoko as "this girl".
Kotoko's determination isn't halfhearted.
Don't you know?
She comes early every morning to practice by herself.
She's very determined.
Just watch, Keita!
I'm gonna become a qualified nurse...
My head hurts.
Kotoko-chan, are you all right?
You don't look so good.
Don't you think you should go a little later today?
This much isn't a problem for me.
I'm going now.
I hope she doesn't overwork herself and damage her health.
Why?
Why can't I do it right?
I've had it!
Okay, one more time.
Good! Done!
Next is taking blood pressure.
Don't get the stethoscope backwards this time.
Keita?
Thanks.
What is it?
Nothing.
You've already got it wrong.
You can't fasten the band if you have it on backwards.
Do it again from the start.
Okay...
All right! It's perfect now.
Idiot, you merely managed to wrap the band right.
Honestly, help me out here.
I'm sorry.
What should I do?
I'm really bad with needles!
Fight, Kotoko-chan!
Sheesh.
How do you plan on becoming a nurse if you can't overcome that?
Come on, keep your head up!
Keita.
Wait! Aren't they hitting it off too well?
Onii-chan, what are you doing?
Next time on Itazura na Kiss:
Ill-tempered triangle.
I'm definitely gonna be happy.