It's almost time, isn't it?
I can't wait!
I'm so excited.
You guys look like you're having fun.
Is something good happening?
We're having our capping ceremony next week.
What's a capping ceremony?
It'll be the first time we'll get to wear the nurse's cap.
It's a very important ceremony.
It is also symbolic of being acknowledged as nurses before we begin our internships at the hospital.
I get it! It's that, isn't it?
Let's see...
Angel of destruction!
The right way of saying it is "white gowned angel".
Oh, I've made another mistake.
But, that's not all to look forward to.
What else is there?
It's tradition in our university to receive flowers from the male medical students after the ceremony.
Naturally, from your boyfriend or the guy you like.
How lovely! That sounds very romantic.
And naturally, you'll be receiving flowers from Naoki, right, Kotoko?
You're right! There they are, Taeko-chan and Miki-chan.
They're all students from our class.
They're all panicking.
I see.
So that's why everyone has been in such high spirits lately.
That's right. It's just like Valentine's.
There wouldn't be any problems if the guy made the approach.
But, it's a once-in-a-lifetime event after all, so everyone is taking it very seriously.
In that case, it must be my lucky day! I'm so happy.
I can just imagine how wonderful it'll be!
Congratulations, Kotoko. It looks great on you.
Irie-kun.
I'll be receiving flowers from him, won't I?
She's completely lost in her own world.
Ah! It's Irie-kun!
What a great place to find you!
What is it?
You know about the upcoming capping ceremony, right?
The male medical students give flowers to the female nurses.
I'm so delighted.
But, I feel kinda sad for the nurses who don't have anyone they like in the medical department.
I'm so glad I have you in the medical department.
I don't care what kind of flowers I receive, but I think roses...
It's out of the question.
I'll be attending an academic meeting in Nagoya with my lecturer on that day.
But...
Either way, I don't feel like doing such an embarrassing act either.
It's stupid.
Stupid?
That's too pitiful, Kotoko!
Pitiful?
But, Irie-san turned down all the other girls too, so...
So?
What are you trying to say, Tomoko?
Kotoko is his wife.
Yet he turned her down.
It's unbelievable, isn't it?
His wife, yet he turned her down?
Would you guys cut it out?
Your husband is currently doing his internship at the hospital, right?
He has his own problems and can't take things easy.
As his wife, you should at least understand that much.
He's completely right...
Keita is actually siding with Irie-san.
That's rather surprising.
Keita!
What?
Heartbreak makes a man more mature, doesn't it?
Sheesh, stop clinging on to me.
Good to see you've gotten over it.
Oh, shut up.
The lecture is about to start. Let's go.
Right.
I'm the head nurse of Tonan University Hospital, Hosoi Sayuri.
Nice to meet you all.
Hosoi-san?
Note: Hosoi = Slender
I've come here today to talk to you all about the capping ceremony.
First, for the Nightingale Pledge, I need to...
Yes!
Yes, yes!
...decide on a representative to recite the...
Yes, yes, Sensei!
...pledge during the ceremony.
I'd like to do it!
You're a boy, aren't you?
Out of the question!
Unfortunately, for generations, the representative has been a girl wearing a nurse cap emulating Miss Nightingale.
The boys will be receiving a handkerchief with the medical symbol, the rod of Asclepius.
No way!
Handkerchief?
So then, would anyone else like to be the representative?
I guess that leaves me no choice.
Irie Kotoko?
Is Irie-san here?
Yes?
Are you the wife of Irie-san from the medical department by any chance?
Yeah, I guess...
As I thought!
Then, can you please do it?
You're Irie-kun's wife after all.
You must be quite an accomplished student. I have high hopes for you.
Things sure have turned out badly...
I can't believe I'm the representative.
Even after you declared your intentions.
I was just joking around.
Since no one wanted to represent, I just wanted to try saying it.
Well, give it your best shot, Kotoko.
I'll try...
Isn't that great, Kotoko-chan? You were chosen to be the representative for the ceremony.
Yeah...
Come on, Onii-chan. Are you sure you can't attend?
It's an important occasion for Kotoko-chan.
I already told you that I'll be staying overnight at Nagoya.
Is there any way you can mess up that academic meeting?
Mother!
Hey, I can hear you!
Well, try not to embarrass yourself.
Even I know that.
I know that it can't be helped.
But, you didn't have to say it like that.
Irie-kun, you dummy.
...and all family affairs...
Uh, what comes after that?
All family affairs coming to my knowledge...
...in the practice of my calling.
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly...
Moto-chan is really amazing. How is he able to recite it so beautifully?
...and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.
That's great!
Sheesh. You still haven't memorized it?
You've only got two days left.
You were serious about becoming the representative, weren't you?
When I was a kid, I saw a capping ceremony in an old foreign movie.
It was so pure and beautiful.
I also wanted to be granted the nurse cap...
...and recite the Nightingale Pledge like that one day.
I've always wanted to.
Moto-chan...
But, I can't do anything about it.
I wish I was born as a girl.
Moto-chan, it's still too early to give up!
The capping ceremony for the second-year students shall now commence.
Even the atmosphere feels so sacred.
I can tell that everyone is nervous.
I pray that it all goes well.
Irie Kotoko.
Yes.
Irie-kun, I feel like I've become a little closer to you.
Do your best, okay?
I will.
If possible, I wanted Irie-kun to see me in these clothes too.
Ogura Tomoko.
Yes.
Kikyou Motoki.
Yes.
Why are you wearing that?!
Moto-chan?
It looks so good on him!
Get changed right this instant!
How dare you commit such an act during this sacred capping ceremony?
Please wait, Sensei!
Please let him.
Moto-chan worked so hard just for this day.
Whether you're a man or a woman, it's all the same when it comes to caregiving.
I'm certain Moto-chan will become a great nurse!
Please, grant him the cap!
Sensei, please, we're asking you too.
Please grant Moto-chan's small wish.
You girls.
Sensei.
Please put the nurse cap on Motoki.
I'll pass on mine though.
Poor thing!
Please!
Very well then.
I'll make an exception because of your enthusiasm.
As a special case, Kikyou-kun has my permission to receive the nurse cap.
Really?
You did it!
Good for you, Moto-chan!
Thank you! It's all because of you!
Thank you all too!
I love you all!
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly...
...to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully.
I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous...
...and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug.
I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession...
...and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping...
...and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling.
Irie-kun, can you hear me?
I hope I can continue to be with you long into the future.
I'll do my best.
It was truly wonderful.
However, Irie-kun won't be coming home tonight.
I'll stay a little longer...
Who's there?
Dummy! It's me.
Irie-kun?
Why? Weren't you staying overnight?
I made the very last bullet train.
You came back for me?
But in the end, I still failed to make the ceremony.
The florist was already closed too.
It's okay. I don't need such things.
I'm just glad you came for me.
Let's hear your recital.
With... With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician, in his work...
...and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.
Once more.
With...
Dear God, dear Buddha, dear Miss Nightingale...
...I shall never forget this day.
No matter what hardships I face in the future...
...I will remember today, and do my best.
It's been four years since the emotional capping ceremony.
I'm now a fully qualified...
Please get out of the way!
Irie-san! You mustn't run in the hallways!
Yes, ma'am!
Honestly! It's a huge problem that you keep acting like a novice!
This is already your second year here!
I'm sorry.
So much for white-gowned angels...
I'm back.
Irie-san, you're late!
I'm sorry.
Look, Yoshida-san from Room 502 is calling for a nurse.
Hurry!
Yes! I'm going!
Did you call, Yoshida-san?
You're late!
I keep telling you to come within thirty seconds of my call!
That's too much...
I want some juice. Bring me some, please.
You can do that yourself.
How could you say that to a sick, elderly woman?
I didn't know such horrible nurses existed!
Please don't say such bad things about me.
I just have to go, right?
Sheesh, I'm just an errand girl now.
I have a bad feeling about this.
Excuse me.
Okay, breathe in.
Okay.
So it is Irie-kun!
Honestly, what an outrageous man.
And you disregarded me too.
Dr. Nishigaki?
You poor thing.
Why don't you leave that cold-hearted husband of yours for me?
Dr. Nishigaki.
Irie-kun?
These are Kagayama-san's medical records for this afternoon's surgery.
Ah, I see.
You'll be my assistant.
Prep it for me.
Very well.
Sheesh, can't even take a joke.
Dr. Nishigaki is always like that.
He's the type that would go for any kind of woman.
That hurts. You're terrible!
You don't even know how to massage shoulders properly.
Are you really a qualified nurse?
What did you just say?
Though it's nothing to be proud of...
...but I passed the state examination on my first try!
What the? No one ever asked you that.
It was really tough studying for it.
But, thanks to Irie-kun's strict yet gentle guidance...
Dr. Irie must have lost his mind when he married someone like you.
Irie-kun's photos, doctor version!
If only I were fifty years younger.
Excuse me, Yoshida-san. Can I look at them for a bit too?
No way.
Come on, I'm only looking!
Hooray!
Irie-san.
Just what are you doing? You're being noisy.
Ah, no. It's just...
Nice timing.
Help me! This nurse is trying to steal my stuff!
Ah, no! It's a misunderstanding!
Irie-san. Come with me!
Damn that two-faced old hag!
Akiko-chan.
The doctor said that you'll be able to walk with crutches soon.
Your discharge will be soon too.
Aren't you glad?
But then, Kamogari-san, we won't be able to...
No, nothing.
Akiko-chan!
That was quite a nice mood you two had there.
Kotoko?
Akiko-chan!
Something like that.
Idiot! What are you saying?
So, you think nothing of her then?
Err, well. She is cute...
But, she's still a high schooler.
Hey! She's a patient!
As her nurse, I'm merely doing my best to...
Keita, your face is red.
Sheesh, he's not honest with himself.
I'm back.
Welcome back, Onii-chan.
Hmm? Where's Kotoko?
She mentioned something about writing a "perfect nurse plan"...
...and she's been in her room all this time.
I'm so bored.
Hey, guys! We've got a huge problem!
What is it? What happened?
It's Nobuhiro!
I heard Nobuhiro just came from the internal medicine outpatient clinic!
Nobuhiro did?!
Who's that?
Kotoko, what's wrong with you?
We're obviously referring to Nobuhiro, the heartthrob, pretty boy model!
You really don't know who he is?
Is he really that famous?
Extremely.
He's a big star who's been cast in the lead role of a movie!
Honestly. Your lack of interest in men other than Irie-san is too much.
But, even if you say that...
We have to hurry! Nobuhiro might leave!
You're right!
Why are you dragging me along?!
Do you see him?
He should really stand out if he's here.
Did we not make it in time?
I even got the paper ready.
How calculating.
I can't see.
Move aside.
Oh, the TV? Sorry.
Nobuhiro?!
We're huge fans of yours.
We always check out your magazines.
You'll be starring in a movie next, right?
I'll definitely go watch!
May I have your autograph?
May I shake your hand then?
No.
I'm not working, so why do I have to do such things?
What's with this guy?
Besides, isn't a hospital a place where sick people go to?
And the nurses dare ask sick people for autographs?
Don't you feel ashamed?
Hey you! You don't have to speak that way, do you?
Kotoko!
We're at fault too.
But, I don't know how popular you are, but for a high schooler, you sure have some nerve.
There's a proper way to talk to your elders!
If you keep acting so vainly, you'll have no future as a star...
I missed you!
Kotoko-san.
What?
I don't know who he is.
You don't remember me? How cold.
But, but...
Hey, Kotoko-san, don't tell me you became a nurse?
I really hope you're not the nurse in-charge of me.
Hey! Why do you have to say such things?!
Just who are you?!
Next time on Itazura na Kiss:
The glass boy.
I'm definitely gonna be happy.