"Operation in Progress"
The baby is coming out!
Prepare to do bagging please.
Yes!
Forceps!
It's alive!!
- Ensure it's respiratory tract!! - Yes!
- Suction. - Yes!
If you would, please.
Please leave it to me.
The battle is in the first minute.
Bagging.
Cry!
Blood pressure is less than 70.
I'll use dopamine!
I can't stop the bleeding!
Blood transfusion, please!
Gauze!
Excuse me, I'm with the Ichinose family.
Since it's in a state of asphyxia,
we're taking the baby for treatment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Family members should wait here, please.
State of asphyxia...
The heart is beating firmly.
It's a girl.
Please save her. Please!
The contraction of the uterus is bad.
I still can't stop the bleeding!
Could it be D.I.C.?
The probability is high.
Clinical Engineer, check for stability.
Understood.
Ensure heart-lung machine.
Roger.
Miki-san... hang in there!
Do you have any business with us?
Is she okay?
Is she not feeling well or something?
Do you have any business with us?
Well...
I came to ask for a favor.
Will you come with me...
to the hospital?
Right now...
Miki's undergoing an operation.
She's giving birth earlier than planned,
and she's in a dangerous state, so she was taken to the University Hospital.
We were told the chances of the child surviving were 50-50.
If...
the child's life cannot be saved, then Miki will...
Will you at least meet her, if only for a moment?
No...
It's not that we're asking you to do something.
Miki doesn't desire anything more, either.
It's just...
with your mother's job the way it is,
and not knowing where you were anymore,
Miki's very worried.
At least...
show her that your safe.
Might as well say that we're dead.
Eh?!
In the industry,
seems that a lot of people are saying that Kirino, taking her son with her, hung their heads already.
No...
This way, your daughter,
will be able to completely give up.
Wait.
I remember our agreement.
We won't ask for Satoshi-kun to acknowledge his parenthood, nor ask for money.
And we're fine with that.
But, right now, Miki is...
Kiri-chan...
Can't he somehow go and meet her?
Please!!
Just showing her your healthy face would be enough.
10 minutes would be fine.
Ah, no... just a glance will do.
That's why I said don't give birth!
What's that?!
Please leave.
Even you?!
I beg you!
Didn't you tell me once, you won't run away?
Shut up!!
Even if I go, it's not like there's something I can do.
Each and everyone's, just too selfish. Leave! Hurry!
Hurry!
"Operation in Progress"
Sensei...
The operation is over.
Thank you very much!
After this, she'll be taken to the ICU.
ICU?
The contraction of the uterus was bad, causing a hemorrhagic shock.
A blood transfusion of 4000cc was given to her,
but she's in a dangerous state.
"Da... dangerous..."
Not the baby, but Miki is?
At any rate, we will do our best!
Miki...
Miki!
Miki.
Wake up.
I don't need anything more.
I don't care what others say.
I want to see your smiling face, one more time.
Please...
"14 Sai no Haha" "14 year old Mother" (Aisuru Tame ni Umarete Kita - Born For Love's Sake)
Episode 10: "Mou Ichido Warette..." "Smile Once More..."
timer, translator: haruspex translator, editor, qc: mhaellix www.massuki.com
Why doesn't she wake up?
It's already been more than 12 hours since the operation was over...
It's possible that after a large blood loss,
a state of shock lasts a long time,
then it becomes difficult to gain consciousness.
It can't be that...
she'll stay asleep like this, her entire life...
For now, we can only wait.
Why did this happen?
Couldn't you have done something?
Dear!
Because, just yesterday morning, Miki was healthy!!
Only... only one day has passed, how could this have happened?!
During childbirth,
events occur which even we doctors can't always predict.
It's something beyond human understanding.
We did everything we could.
Believe in Miki-san's resilience...
and leave it to the hospital.
Miki...
Excuse me.
Ichinose-san...
The baby's condition has settled down.
Sorry for the late introduction.
I'm Tsuchida, of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
If you'd like, you can come and visit her.
Thank you.
We'd love to, but...
our daughter is in this condition... So right now...
Well...
A lot of people respond this way.
Then, until things settle down.
Please wait.
We'll visit.
Miki went to this much trouble just to give birth.
We should meet her as soon as possible.
Right?
Please.
It's body weight is 1648 grams. (3.63 pounds)
You may think it's extremely small,
but, once outside the mother's belly, it's sufficient for the baby to survive.
"1600..."
Isn't that just half of what a normal child would be?
1648.
The difference is small,
but, for a premature baby, each additional 1g is huge.
Ah...
Well, when it has gotten to the point where it can drink milk,
it's body weight will noticeably increase.
There's a lot of hurdles it must cross.
When it has reached 2500 grams (5.5 pounds), in many cases, it can leave the hospital.
That should take 1 to 2 months.
Go ahead.
This child... is awesome.
Eh?
At this size...
there are babies that need an artificial respirator.
Look,
it can breathe firmly on it's own.
Breathing...
On it's own...
It's a fortunate fellow.
Please compliment her.
If...
the child's life cannot be saved, then Miki will...
You're someone great now, huh?
Trying to give me advise?
You can't continue to live your life this way forever.
You should make a declaration of bankruptcy.
It's easy for you to say 'declare bankruptcy,'
but, once I declare bankruptcy,
I won't be able to get any more financing from the banks.
I'm worried about Satoshi-kun.
I've properly contacted Satoshi's school.
He'll be able to return before the time he has go to High School.
Right?
Since next month is our accounting period,
I'll sell off my remaining stocks...
I'll come up with the funds somehow.
Yeah. Then we'll be able to make a comeback.
We'll endure until then.
Didn't you tell me once, you won't run away?
Shut up!!
Even if I go, it's not like there's something I can do.
Miki...
Your baby's healthy.
She's tiny, but...
she can breathe on her own.
Has she been sleeping all this time?
Yeah.
What will happen to her?
Will she be okay?
She'll be fine.
Of course she'll be okay!
Right, Nee-chan?
Yeah.
Once she regains consciousness,
she'll recover very quickly since she's young.
Then I'll wake her up.
Nee-chan! Wake up!
Nee-chan! Nee-chan!
Nee-chan!!
Nee-chan! Wake up!!
You poop!
Nee-chan!!
Nee-chan... wake up!
Nee-chan!
Wake up!
Nee-chan!
Nee-chan!!
Nee-chan...
Rest a little. I'll take over.
Thank you.
But I'm fine.
Don't force yourself.
Miki will be okay, Nee-chan.
She wants to meet the baby.
She'll meet the baby one way or another.
She'll be glad she gave birth.
Right?
Even if you don't tell me, I know that.
Miki will be okay.
Because she's...
already a mother.
Good...
Don't spit it out.
You're good!
Protect your Mom.
Sensei.
Yes?
Was Miki's baby saved?
Is it true she had an operation?
Don't cover it up.
We all want to know this more than any school work.
What giving birth is really about.
And what will happen to Ichinose and the baby after this.
Earlier, I phoned the hospital.
The baby's out of danger,
and had started drinking milk.
However...
Ichinose-san still hasn't...
regained consciousness.
I'm...
going to the hospital.
You're in class, Kubota-san.
Because...
I've only just become reconciled with her.
Me too. I said some terrible things.
I haven't apologized, either.
Ichinose-san isn't desiring for your apologies.
She...
may be letting everyone know.
Giving birth is, in truth, a very difficult thing.
Being born...
Growing up...
Like this, coming to school everyday...
And opening your textbooks with everyone else.
They are all... amazing things.
It's been awhile, hasn't it?
I really wanted to go to the beauty parlor...
And? How much should I cut?
Ichinose Miki, has decided to resolve herself!
How is it?
Not yet.
Ah, thanks.
For the time being, this is just enough.
Here.
And...
Is this it?
Yes!
I thought it might be helpful, somehow.
"Pregnancy Record - January 20th"
Hello, baby.
This is a record dated September 18th.
Today's physical condition is O. (O = okay)
Body Temperature, 36.56 degrees. (97.8 Fahrenheit)
Though the blood test was painful,
I feel like saying "Yay" since the hospital has been decided on.
Hello, baby.
December 18th.
Today I got my maternity handbook.
Since I arrogantly said I was giving birth...
I can't tell anyone,
but, I'm really scared.
Still...
'I got my maternity handbook,
so I can do my best!'
Today's the first day of Mother's Class.
Ah...
It's pretty obvious... but I'm the youngest one.
Seems like, there's no one I can be friends with.
lots of fathers come,
and as expected, I somehow felt hurt.
But...
I shouldn't worry about those, right?
After all, Mothers must become strong.
Ichinose-san.
You have a visitor.
Ok.
Go ahead.
Miki.
It's Kirino-kun.
Miki.
Kirino-kun is doing fine. He came.
The baby's been born safely, but...
on the other hand, they couldn't stop Miki's bleeding,
and she went into a state of shock.
Don't stay quiet.
Won't you say something?
I... I'm sorry.
I... I...
There's... nothing... I...
Oi!
I... said I wanted the baby to die.
I said something attractive like "I want to take responsibility"
but the truth is, I thought it's better if the baby's never born.
I'm sure this is why this happened...
Miki! Miki!
Miki!
Excuse me, it looks like she's about to wake up.
Sensei! Sensei!
Miki!
Ichinose-san!!
Ichinose-san!
Miki!
Oi!
Miki!!
Oi! Kirino-kun!
Come and see Miki.
I can't see her...
Didn't you come here on your own?
I can't see her...
the way I am now...
Like my mother said...
I'm practically dead anyway.
Wait!
Then, will you at least meet the baby?
Miki!!
Can you tell?
It's Mom!
Miki...
It was saved.
The baby's healthy.
It's a girl!
A girl, huh...
I...
gave birth...
That's right.
You gave birth safely.
Weird...
What is?
I had...
a long...
dream.
I...
dreamt of being born.
I was the baby...
and while looking for you,
I was crying.
Mom's right here...
Miki, you're right here, too...
You did your best.
Miki, you did your best...
You really did your best.
She's really tiny, so you might be surprised.
Excuse me, uh...
He... is the fa.. fa.. father. Or how do I say it...
There were a lot of circumstances.
Go ahead.
You don't have to do anything.
Even if we wanted to...
Men can't do anything anyway.
Instead, we're the ones receiving courage.
In the end, you came to see the baby after all, huh?
Let me hear the thoughts of a 15 year old who became a father.
You're much better now.
If you continue to progress well,
you should be able to leave the hospital in 10 days or so.
Mom.
Yeah?
Where's the baby right now?
I want to meet her soon.
You can't yet.
The baby... was very tiny when she was born.
So, for now, she's in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
"Tiny..."
How small was it?
1648 grams.
If it's that tiny... can it be brought up properly?
Miki...
The baby may be small, but she's healthy.
Really?
Yeah. I just saw her.
In a month or two, she can leave the hospital.
One or two months...
The baby?
It's healthy.
It's a girl.
In a glass box...
naked except for a diaper...
she's doing her best... to live.
So what?
Mama.
Let's start over.
Let's stop running from place to place already.
Isn't it okay if we lose everything!?
Isn't it enough that we're still alive?!
I...
won't be advancing to high school.
When I get out of junior high, I'll work!
What are you saying?!
Where will you work?
That's...
You're just like a naked baby.
At first, that may be true.
Bu... But... I'll do my best!
Something to do...
Something I can do...
Just one is fine, I'll find it.
And then...
I want to send money to the child.
How ever far...
How ever far I run away...
That child...
is MY child!
It's MY child!
It's MY child!!
Yes!
Morning!
Good morning.
You look much better now, huh?
Well? Does your cut hurt?
Yes...
I feel like it's being pulled.
It'll get a little better once the stitches come out.
Endure it a little.
Yes.
Today, I've brought a helper for you.
Ta-dah!
You can squeeze out your milk, and give it to the baby.
It's an important medicine that'll strengthen it's immunity.
Ah! From my breasts!
Yes. Your breasts!
Nothing's coming out.
Does it hurt?
Just a little...
That should do for today.
Okay?
Once you've settled down, it may come out.
Okay.
If nothing comes out of my breasts...
I've failed as a mother, right?
Don't worry about that.
Even without mother's milk, lots of babies grow up healthy and strong.
Yes.
The baby's name? Have you thought of one yet?
Within 2 weeks of birth, you have to report it to the government agency.
And time will come by unexpectedly quick.
I've thought of a few candidates.
After I've seen her face, I'll decide!
Since it's you, you'll give it a unique name.
I'll look forward to it.
Yes!
"The operation was performed.
"A little body, burdened by pain and the eyes of the society.
"On that day, with much anxiety, the girl became a mother."
What's this?
Did you stay over, Editor-in-chief?
Even if I go back, the refrigerator's the only one waiting for me.
Are you still chasing that?
When I finish it, I'll try to get it published.
But I can't find a good title for it.
Is there something good?
Editor-in-chief!
You have a guest.
Do you know of a place where I can work?
You?
Yes.
I'll graduate from junior high soon,
so I want to work.
It's impossible for me to save my mother,
at the very least, I want to take care of my own expenses.
And...
"And?"
Money,
to raise the child.
I want to send even a little of it.
Such naive words.
I'm sorry.
You're a 'Young Master' after all.
Why do you immediately rely on others? Huh?
This is Japan.
This isn't a country where people die without food to eat or clothes to wear.
As long as you're healthy, you should be able to find a job.
If you really want to fight...
then find one yourself.
Ow...
I'm coming in!
Come in.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
Miki.
The doctor said it's okay for you to meet the baby.
Eh?! Really?
Want to meet it?
Eh?
Since it's so small, there are mothers who are shocked.
So, there's no need to hurry things.
Mom...
Yeah?
I'm going to go by myself.
Eh?
I'll be fine.
I can push it myself.
But, your cut hurts, right?
I want to meet it one-on-one.
Coz' it's our first meeting.
I see.
Alright.
Be careful.
Yeah.
Mama...
Give it your all.
Ichinose-san.
There's a guest by the reception desk.
Ah... Yes.
Okay...
To celebrate the birth.
It's not much, though.
Eh?
No need to hold back.
Even with our debts,
we have enough money to live on for the time being.
No... but...
A little late now, isn't it?
I think so.
'Never claim an acknowledgment, we don't want to be involved.'
You were the one who said that.
How about this?
"Written Oath"
Satoshi told me.
That after all...
he wants to take responsibility for the child.
No matter how different we are,
with this, you and I can no longer remain strangers.
Bye.
What is it?
U-Um...
You're Ichinose-san, aren't you?
Yes.
Your baby... is waiting for you.
Yes!
Hey. Mommy's here.
So tiny...
But...
you're moving...
Very gently... Touch her.
Is it okay?
You may think it's strange,
but, when a baby is born,
they know who their mother is.
When touched by their mothers,
they feel at ease and sleep soundly.
Thank you...
Mom...
I...
met her at last.
And I, too, thought,
For sure, I was born in order to meet this child.
"To Satoshi"
"The Mother Who is 14 Years Old" (Kanji used means year)
"14 Year Old Mother" (Kanji used can also mean genius or gift)
Sensei.
I've decided on a name for her.
Please tell me.
Let's call her by that name.
Yes!
"The Final Episode"
What's going on?
She might die?
Are you okay, baby?
Hang in there!
Maybe she didn't want to be born from me.
Maybe she wanted to be born from a normal mother.
I felt like I've lost so much, but...
I haven't really lost anything...
I might've even received a lot of things.