The famous genius boy soprano, ten-year-old Hayama Hibiki,
will be the first Japanese to hold a recital in Berlin, Germany next week.
My son's dream is to sing on a world-famous stage. As a dad...
That old man made a lot of money.
It would be good if I also have such a son.
What are you talking about? You don't deserve that.
What are you saying?
(Hayama Hibiki)
What a therapeutic performance.
The frequency of his voice is one fluctuation per second.
They say that the sympathetic nervous system can be suppressed...
after listening to that and it has a relaxing effect too.
I see.
Wait. I have been his fan for a long time.
From very long ago.
Other sounds with one fluctuation per second...
include a moving train, a flowing river...
and the twinkling of fireflies.
- Also... - All right.
All right. The date of the gathering is approaching.
Let's all practice.
Okay.
What's up with that tone?
It would be embarrassing to go to Berlin at this level.
Let's start from the beginning.
What are you doing? Stand up quickly.
Hibiki.
What's the matter, Hibiki?
There's an inflammation accompanied with suppuration.
Please perform a blood test and CT scan.
- Yes. - He is not coughing anymore,
so can we leave now?
He still needs to practice.
Please wait for the test results.
He has serious lymph node inflammation.
The inflammation doesn't seem that serious, isn't it?
There is also swelling near the thyroid gland.
It should be thyroiditis.
No, it's not.
Shindo.
Come here.
Yes.
Pyriform sinus fistula.
Pyriform sinus fistula?
A perforation in the pyriform sinus is a congenital disease.
It can induce upper respiratory tract infection...
and pain in the thyroid gland.
That's right. Only Shindo made the correct diagnosis.
I'm transferring Shindo...
to the diagnostic imaging department.
What?
I think they can fully maximize Shindo's knowledge.
And he doesn't need to interact with patients.
What about his feelings?
Dr. Shindo works harder than anyone in treating the patients.
Thanks to him, many children were saved.
You know that too, right?
But he has been continuously causing trouble.
Dr. Takayama.
Please try to understand him a little bit more.
I'll tell Shindo after my discussion with the head of that department.
Shindo.
What test does this patient need?
Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study.
To prevent the recurrence of inflammation,
we have to close the perforation...
and perform an extraction.
That's right.
But with a CT scan,
we can discover if there is any thyroid gland inflammation.
That's right. If we remove this part with surgery...
He can't sing high notes anymore?
During surgery, there is a risk of damaging the nerves...
around the vocal chords.
Are you kidding me?
How can I let him undergo such a high-risk procedure?
But if we don't perform surgery, his condition will deteriorate...
and the inflammation will recur often.
For your child's sake, he has to undergo surgery immediately.
He has a recital in Berlin next week.
He is leaving the country tomorrow.
Just help him with the pain first.
Mr. Hayama.
What Hibiki needs now is rest.
He is a professional.
How can he be absent from such an important performance?
Even though people say sighing will blow away good luck,
that's not the case in reality.
They say that sighing in moderation can promote blood circulation...
and balance our autonomic nerves. Thus, helping us relax.
Just like when we hear your voice.
(Good Doctor: Episode 5)
Let's practice.
- Hayama Hibiki. - What?
We've already prepared a single room facing south based on your request.
This way, please.
Really? Is that really him?
He is so handsome.
I'm glad I got to stay in the hospital.
Hayama Hibiki's dad is afraid of the risks.
And he is against the surgery.
He has decided to admit him for now,
allowing us to use antibiotics and observe his condition.
You understand, right?
If we continue delaying the surgery, his condition will deteriorate.
Yes.
I'll continue persuading him.
I brought your loyal fans here.
- Please come in. - Why me?
Why?
He is so handsome.
It's really him.
They are Nao, Keita and Rintaro.
Maybe he didn't hear you.
We are going to sing at the gathering.
Sing with us.
(Gathering. Choir Program.)
Rintaro has all your CDs.
Every night when he sleeps, he snores loudly...
while listening to your songs.
Don't tell him about the snores.
What are you doing?
What are you all doing?
We are here to invite Hibiki to our performance.
We want to sing with him.
Hibiki would be happy to sing with everyone.
- What were you thinking? - We're very sorry.
This might be embarrassing to say,
but his talent fee is worth one million yen.
That is around five months of my salary.
Shut up.
Please don't compare my son to ordinary children.
From now on, don't let those children go near him.
- Why? - Quiet.
- Seto. - Yes.
He is the famous Hayama Hibiki.
Watch this guy. Don't let him do anything embarrassing.
Yes.
Maybe you're right.
But please don't bring Rintaro and the others...
to Hibiki's room again.
Why not? Hibiki is a child.
A child should play with other children.
Just save it, stay put for now.
Do you want to be transferred?
What do you mean?
I'm transferring Shindo...
to the diagnostic imaging department.
Anyway,
just don't mind other people's business.
Getting Hibiki's spirits up is not other people's business.
Yes.
I'm now choosing suitable talents for the reform.
(Togo Memorial Hospital, Takayama Seiji)
They say that everyone...
has a hidden past.
Listen to me.
I went to singing practice earlier.
Everyone said that I'm out of tune.
Hibiki, can you please teach me to sing in secret?
Actually, I have a solo part. That's incredible, right?
Hibiki, are you okay?
I'll get the doctor!
- Rintaro, what's the matter? - Call the doctor.
Doctor? What's the matter? Will any doctor do?
Doctor!
- Hi, Rintaro. - Come with me, quickly.
Where to?
Don't ask. Hurry!
Are you all right?
The suppuration has caused an inflammation.
Please treat him.
Hibiki.
What's the matter, Hibiki?
Why is it you again?
Please get out.
- No. - Now!
- No. - You too.
Leave!
How is Hibiki?
The inflammation worsened. He has fever now.
Will Hibiki be all right?
Rintaro, go back to your room first.
Excuse me.
Stay here.
You'll feel more comfortable if you put a cold compress on it.
Sir, may I speak with you for a bit?
If we don't perform the surgery, the inflammation will recur.
He won't get well.
I've told you many times already.
If there's a possibility of him not being able to sing again,
then surgery is not an option.
Please just help him with the pain.
- No! - Shindo.
No matter how much you alleviate the pain, that won't treat him.
Hibiki will continue to suffer.
As his dad, I'm telling you that's what you should do.
As his dad, why aren't you saving him?
Seto.
Give him painkillers.
- Yes. - No!
No! No!
- Shindo, follow me. - No, you can't do that!
No!
Transfer to the diagnostic imaging department.
(Transfer Form)
Why?
I want to treat the children.
I hope they can grow up to be adults.
You can still save patients' lives...
in the diagnostic imaging department.
No.
I want to become a pediatric surgeon.
You can't do it.
Why?
It's too soon for such a conclusion.
Someone who can't control his own emotions...
cannot work nor interact with patients.
If you want to continue being a doctor,
go to the diagnostic imaging department.
I want to become a pediatric surgeon.
No matter how much you scold me, I want to be a pediatric surgeon.
Is he that similar to your younger brother?
You plan to transfer him to diagnostic imaging, do you?
I can't let you do whatever you want anymore.
- What are you talking about? - Your tricks are so dirty.
You want to use Shindo to make the chief step down.
If he goes to diagnostic imaging, he won't be able...
to cause the trouble you're hoping for.
And Chief wouldn't resign then.
The pediatric surgery department also won't be eliminated.
I'll go ahead.
I didn't know anything.
I'm sorry.
It's all right.
- Sorry to keep you waiting. - Thank you.
It's so infuriating.
They want to use such dirty tricks on Dr. Shindo.
Have they ever considered his dream?
His dream?
I heard his older brother died when he was little.
I think he still can't forget how he felt at that time.
He said he wants to become a pediatric surgeon,
so that all children will grow up to be adults.
In order to fulfill this dream,
he is still working hard until now.
I got you!
You drank too much.
You're not that young anymore.
I'll be fine.
So, you have a younger brother?
I heard the Vice Chief mention it.
Is he that similar to your younger brother?
What did that mean?
Seto.
Join me for another round of drinks.
I see. All right.
(Disagreed to provide funds. Hokuriku First Bank.)
What's the matter?
Do you have time now?
I want to discuss something with you.
Sorry. I'll call you back later.
- Is everything fine? - Yes.
You said Shindo has a dream, right?
Yes.
My brother also had a dream.
My brother...
was also like Shindo.
He was autistic.
He liked cars ever since he was little.
He told me he wanted to become a car mechanic.
I want to become a automobile mechanic.
That was...
his first time taking the initiative to say what he wanted to do.
So I wanted to help him fulfill his dream no matter what.
Mom, Dad, you can't take care of him forever, right?
He has to be independent in order to survive alone.
But he didn't get much schooling.
He won't be able to do it.
Please let my brother work here.
Are you sure?
Someone like him will have a hard time working here.
No problem. Masaya can do it.
Please.
Here you go.
I let my brother work there against my parents' wishes.
I even encouraged him...
and said that he'll fulfill his dream as long as he works hard.
However,
this world is more cruel to autistic people than he has ever imagined.
Didn't I tell you to fix that car over there?
- I've had enough. - Just resign already.
How is that possible?
Hey.
Hey, Takayama.
- What are you doing? - But then...
Can't you say hello when you see us on the way home?
He fell into a panic...
For his sake,
I shouldn't have let him do anything.
I should have told him, "You can't be independent."
"Let go of your dream."
Looking at Shindo...
makes me think of my little brother.
I don't want to see him...
get hurt one day.
I should get going.
Sorry to drag you along.
No. I should be the one to thank you.
(Takayama Seiji)
Don't oversleep due to a hangover tomorrow.
- You too. - I won't.
Hibiki, we're taking the flight tonight.
Excuse me.
What's going on? Where is Hibiki?
I'm very sorry. He was still here earlier.
What's wrong with this hospital?
Can you be responsible if something happens to my son?
- We're very sorry. - Very sorry.
In any case, let's split up and look for him.
Yes.
There's no need to find him.
Don't tell me, you know where Hibiki is?
I don't want to tell you.
Enough.
Where is Hibiki?
I can't tell you. I don't want to tell you.
I'll listen to your explanation later.
Tell me where Hibiki is.
Hibiki.
What's the matter, Hibiki?
Let's go.
We can still make the flight if we leave now.
I'm not going to Germany.
What are you talking about? Let's go.
We have to hurry.
You can't force him.
Shut up, you outsider!
Look at this.
(No music found)
Hibiki wasn't listening to music all this time.
What's going on, Hibiki?
Actually,
I hate singing.
The more I sing,
the less you care about me.
It doesn't matter...
even if I can't make a sound anymore!
What did you tell my son?
I didn't tell him anything.
It's not possible for him to say such things!
Mr. Hayama.
We are very sorry.
We won't let this happen again.
Please don't tell the media...
That's it.
I'm getting him discharged tomorrow.
No. It's too dangerous to discharge him in his condition.
His inflammation will worsen. His emotion is also unstable.
With an abnormal doctor...
like you in this hospital,
I can't leave my precious son with you.
This is about Hibiki's life.
Dr. Shindo.
Why don't you think...
about your own position too?
Mr. Hayama. Please wait.
Mr. Hayama.
Hey.
How about seriously considering...
the transfer to the diagnostic imaging department?
Over there,
nobody will talk to you nastily like they did today.
You won't get hurt, and you can put your knowledge to work.
Why are you saying the same things as Dr. Takayama?
I'm saying these for your sake.
I don't want to hear you say such things.
I hate you.
Because of the things you just said...
I hate you.
Listen to me. My mom is so bad.
I told her I want to have a quiff for tomorrow's gathering.
Guess what she said.
She said I would still look like a Kappa with that hairstyle.
Gosh. She's really so bad.
Hibiki.
How does it feel to sing in front of everyone?
What?
We have always been in the hospital.
We have never joined any sports day or school plays.
I'm so nervous for tomorrow.
Hurry, you two. Come on. Over here.
It's finally performance time.
- I'm looking forward to it. - Keita, move over here a little.
Shion, move over here a little.
Nao, you...
(Gathering. Choir Program. Takechi Rintaro.)
Rintaro?
Rintaro.
Please move. Sorry. Rintaro.
Rintaro!
Doctor, hurry.
He was still so energetic earlier.
Thirty-nine point eight degrees.
He is displaying symptoms of decreased white blood cells.
Maybe his leukaemia has recurred.
Rintaro will be fine, right?
We might not be able to hold the performance anymore.
Why?
Rintaro looked forward to the performance the most.
(Gathering. Choir Program. Takechi Rintaro.)
This is a common occurrence here.
(Pediatrics, Treatment Room, Patient Rooms 801-825)
The children are always fighting with this uncertainty.
He practiced so hard for this.
Come on. How can you have such expressions on your faces?
Smile!
Yes.
Rintaro, have a chat with Mom.
By the way,
your favourite manga...
I bought it for you.
Let's read it together later.
Rintaro.
He doesn't want to eat anything.
We've already put him on a drip.
He was already getting well. We don't have a choice now.
He has to start the painful therapy again.
(Gathering)
Hibiki.
I asked Rintaro before.
Why do you like Hibiki's songs so much?
I've always been afraid of sleeping.
I'm worried that I won't wake up and just die like that.
But when I listen to Hibiki's songs,
I feel happy and I begin to look forward to tomorrow again.
Maybe you hate singing now.
But lots of people like your songs.
Rintaro is one of them.
Doctor.
I have a request.
Dr. Seto.
- Please come over quickly. - What?
Hibiki. They...
Sorry.
What is this commotion again?
Please wait a moment.
Wait.
Ready, go.
Looking up at the morning sky~
On this day called today~
I hope I can spend it smiling~
That's what I gently wished~
Even though it rains sometimes~
And my tears will overflow~
Even if something bad happens~
Just continue fighting tomorrow~
I have always dreamed~
Of another me~
He can freely do~
Whatever he wants~
Life is like a paper airplane~
It carries its dream and flies to the sky~
It uses all its might in the wind~
And fly bravely forward~
It's not how far he can go~
The most important thing~
Are the places he has been to~
Come on, follow your heart~
All three hundred sixty-five days~
Fly on! Just fly!
Rintaro smiled!
This is great!
Turns out he can also smile that happily.
It has been a while since I last saw my son...
smile that brightly.
After my wife died,
my son became the reason for my existence.
I want Hibiki to be happy above all else.
And that's why...
I'll do anything I can to improve his talent.
But...
without realizing it,
I took away something precious...
from him.
Doctor.
Yes.
Please perform the surgery...
on my son.
Mr. Hayama.
I'll cancel the recital.
What I really want to hear the most...
is not his singing voice,
but his laughter.
Please.
Please let me help too.
This is...
It's the image of Hibiki's throat.
I also drew the part that the CT scan cannot capture.
If you can find the base of the pyriform sinus and fix it,
the thyroid gland and suppuration problems might resolve themselves...
and we don't need to touch it during surgery.
That way, we can protect Hibiki's voice.
Have you mentioned this to Hibiki's dad?
No.
Last time, Dr. Takayama told me...
Doctors are not gods.
Don't give people hope without any basis.
We won't know if this will work until we perform the surgery.
So I haven't told him yet.
Hibiki looked very happy when he sang.
Someday, he'll want to sing again.
So I want to protect his dream.
Because dreams...
give people the strength to live.
He mustn't let go of it so easily.
Please.
Please allow him to take part in Hibiki's surgery.
- No. - This is his idea.
You and I both weren't able to come up with this.
But he could.
And Dr. Shindo understands the nerves that even the CT scan...
could not capture.
We need his help.
Please.
Please perform it well.
Please.
Please perform the surgery well.
The aim of this surgery isn't just to perform the treatment.
But also to protect the patient's future.
We have to perform it well and not disappoint the patient.
Yes.
We'll start with the surgery to fix the pyriform sinus fistula.
Scalpel. Prepare drainage.
Yes.
There is no precedent for this surgery, right?
And I heard that the patient is that famous Hayama Hibiki.
If the surgery fails...
What they want to protect is not the hospital's reputation,
but that child's future.
That is the mission of a pediatrician.
(2015 Graduation Ceremony)
- Open. - Yes.
The area of inflammation is larger than we think.
Next, find the pyriform sinus. Tweezers.
- Yes. - Kelly.
Perform extraction immediately after finding it.
Yes.
There is serious adhesion.
Maybe we have mistaken other formations as the pyriform sinus...
and extracted it.
Bronchoscope.
Please insert a bronchoscope into the pyriform sinus.
Why are we using the bronchoscope?
Hurry.
Prepare it.
Yes.
We are at the pyriform sinus.
Turn on the light of the bronchoscope.
Yes.
I found the fistula.
It's just one millimeter away from the nerve.
- We must focus. - Yes.
We are extracting the fistula.
- Lights. - Yes.
- Magnifying glass. - Yes.
Excuse me.
(Operating Room)
Doctor.
Hibiki.
Dad.
Thank you.
What?
I'm really happy...
because I was able to sing with everyone.
It makes me feel...
that my voice can help people.
Hibiki.
That's all because of you, Dad.
Because you were always...
trying so hard to teach me how to sing.
I want to continue singing.
I want to sing.
Hibiki.
Listen to me.
You can still sing.
The surgery was a success.
You can still sing in the future.
Really?
Look at you.
You're very brave.
Dad.
Let's go.
Dr. Shindo.
I treated you...
so badly before.
I don't know how I can thank you.
I've already got my thanks.
I heard the voice that would cost me five months of salary for free.
Thank you.
Doctor.
Hibiki.
I hope I can still hear your beautiful voice next time.
I'm against transferring Dr. Shindo to another department.
He remembered everything you said very well.
What do you mean?
Dr. Shindo didn't tell Hibiki and his family...
about the surgery option we performed.
That because you once told him...
not to give others baseless hope.
He is growing continuously as a doctor.
Though, indeed, he is still not good...
with patient interaction now,
but as a surgeon, his knowledge is more vast than mine.
Maybe it's difficult for him...
to take charge right now.
However,
as long as we could all complement each other...
and maximize each others' capabilities as a team,
that would suffice, right?
Please trust him.
Dr. Takayama, you should be able...
to help him fulfill his dreams.
I also have to work hard for my dream...
for the sake of those who are supporting me.
Rintaro. You have to take your medicine.
I will try my best.
This is all thanks to Dr. Shindo Minato and the others.
He is famous now.
He really did incredibly well this time.
But your expression looks kinda scary.
Indeed.
In order to look like an outstanding doctor,
I impersonated Dr. Takayama's expression.
I think you look like him.
- He does. - Which part?
Shindo.
You're on duty today.
Didn't you ask him to always get off work on time?
Going on duty is part of a resident doctor's responsibility, right?
This is great.
You can take the calls.
And the preparation for the meeting.
(Transfer Form. Please consider his transfer from Pediatric Surgery to Diagnostic Imaging. August 2018.)
Here.
I can still continue singing in the future.
This is all thanks to Dr. Shindo Minato and the others.
Are you Dr. Shindo?
(Dr. Shindo Minato)
Yes.
[Togo Memorial Hospital - Reform Draft, 2018-2022]
This is...
I heard the banks refused our request for funding.
If we follow the proposed reforms,
this hospital will be able to make a profit.
That way, you can protect this precious hospital...
that your dad left you.
Excuse me.
May I ask if Dr. Shindo is here?
Excuse me, may I know who you are?
I'm Shindo Minato's dad.
Exhale.
I missed you, Minato.
I heard his dad beat him up when he was little.
I know your motive.
No matter how hard I pound my chest,
I can't hear my brother's voice.
Please tell me the truth.
I want to save both if possible.
I want to save the baby inside Ms. Rika as well.
Keep or destroy the hospital.
Which one would your dad prefer?
I can't fully understand your regrets and sorrows.
I can't become a doctor anymore.
I can't.