Tsukuda Kohei and Tsukuda Manufacturing decide to participate in
the development project of a new prosthetic heart valve, the Gaudi Project,
and started the development in earnest with Ichimura, Sakurada, and Mano.
However...
From next time, the valve system will be will be decided by competition.
Competition?
Shiina, the president of Sayama Manufacturing, who looked upon Tsukuda Manufacturing as a rival,
conspires with Professor Kifune and others who have power in the medical circle
and schemes to steal away the Gaudi Project, the development of a new prosthetic valve.
Furthermore, by currying favor with Teikoku Heavy Industries' Ishizaka and Tomiyama,
Shiina was making arrangements to even wrest away the order for rocket engine valves
which was the pillar of revenue for Tsukuda Manufacturing.
Be it core heart, Gaudi, or rocket engine valve,
I'm going to get my hands on all of them.
Meanwhile at Tsukuda Manufacturing,
Tachibana, Aki, and Suzuki, who had reached an impasse in the development of the prosthetic heart,
stood in the actual medical scene and reaffirmed the sanctity of life
and the fact that they were fighting to protect those lives.
With renewed determination, they set out to tackle the development of Gaudi.
However, at around the same time,
Sakurada was telling Tsukuda that the funding from the parent company would be cut off
if Gaudi Project remained at a standstill.
And at the second pre-review meeting with PMEA,
Takigawa, the reviewing official under the influence of Kifune,
brushed them off again, saying development of a medical device is impossible
without the support of a major corporation.
Then will you be satisfied if we find a corporation like that?
- There's no way you can! - We won't give up.
We're the only ones who can
perfect this Gaudi!
So this major corporation that would support us,
- do you have anyone in mind, President? - No!
But I couldn't keep my mouth shut at PMEA.
I'm sorry!
But still, Sakurada-san and those guys are the ones who came to us asking for our cooperation.
And now, they want to quit for lack of funding? Isn't that a little irresponsible?
Give him a break. It's probably none other than Sakurada-san
who's feeling the most frustrated right now.
Sensei.
I'm so sorry things turned out this way. But...
I've exhausted all my resources.
Look, Sakurada-san.
Won't you hang in there just a little longer?
For Yui-chan's sake too.
Sensei...
The technology of Sakurada-san's knitting machine is absolutely necessary for Gaudi.
Besides, how can we back out first
when we asked Tsukuda-san to join us and he hasn't given up on it yet?
Is there any way we can provide the development expense to Sakurada-san?
Considering our situation as co-developers,
it's a problem when we're the only ones taking the risk.
As it is, we're covering our own development expenses already.
To make matters worse, we don't know what's going to happen to our business with Teikoku Heavy Industries.
I can vouch for that new valve.
The prototype will be completed soon, and
if we have 3 more weeks, we can improve on the precision even more.
We'll never lose to Sayama.
As before,
Tachibana, Aki-chan, and Suzuki, you guys devote yourselves to Gaudi.
- But... - What we need to do right now
is to develop a safe prosthetic valve for Gaudi.
If there's technological progress ,
we can ask for another meeting with PMEA, and
if we can get past that, Sakurada-san's financial issue will be resolved too.
The rest of you just concentrate on passing Teikoku Heavy Industries' combustion test.
Rocket engine valve is the nucleus of our business.
There's absolutely no way we can hand it over to Sayama!
The next 3 weeks is the crucial period!
What do you mean you're suddenly moving up the combustion test by a whole week?!
Oh, didn't I tell you?
Sayama Manufacturing requested to shift back the schedule a bit.
However, our test schedule can't be changed.
So we're terribly sorry, Tsukuda-san, but
you're going to have to take the test date that Sayama was originally scheduled for.
But that's Sayama's problem.
- It doesn't have anything to do with us. - Absolutely.
However, their delay was caused by
our request to modify some parts.
When did you ask them to modify the parts?
Probably about 3 weeks ago.
Then shouldn't you have notified us at that time?
At that time, we thought the schedule could be met.
What would happen if we can't meet the accelerated schedule?
In that case... we won't be able to use your valve.
Excuse me.
Damn!
I wonder if they're doing this on purpose.
This is just a rumor I heard, but
in order to curry favor with Teikoku Heavy Industries, it seems Sayama Manufacturing is...
Thank you for agreeing to let us reschedule the test.
That's to be expected, President Shiina.
After all, your company and ours
are joint development partners for the next valve system.
Joint development?!
Apparently, Sayama approached them with the idea. Within Teikoku Heavy Industries,
quite a few people are voicing their opinion that the business should be given to Sayama Manufacturing
instead of us.
Thanks to your proposal,
we'll be able to go back to our original plan to self-manufacture all the key technology.
We'll give you our full support.
Using the patent to monopolize technology
only leads to self-satisfaction after all.
I'd like a certain company president to hear those words.
Contracting out the valve to Tsukuda
only happened because the stupid head of the Development Division went out of control.
This proposal of yours
is like a godsend for us.
President Shiina, we hope to have a long-lasting relationship with you.
Thank you.
We'll do our utmost best to meet your expectation.
Move up the schedule by 1 week?
Well? Is it doable, Nomura?
We have no choice but to do it, right?
- I'm sorry! - All right!
Let's re-do the schedule!
President Shiina's a formidable opponent, isn't he?
We can't allow a failure like the time with core heart to happen again.
That was brilliant of you to come up with the idea of joint development, Shiina-kun.
There's no way Teikoku Heavy Industries
can refuse to use your valves now, right?
No...
Tsukuda Manufacturing has the track record of supplying the valves.
We can't underestimate their technological capability.
That's precisely why
we proposed the joint development to make sure we get Teikoku Heavy Industries on our side.
Winners make winning happen, right?
- You've been working hard. - Thanks.
Sensei, how many nights have you been spending here?
Since I said all that to Sakurada-san,
I have to work hard too.
Sakurada-san.
Sorry for barging in like this.
What's the matter? Did something...
It's not that. I made a slight improvement in the material
and tried making a prototype.
I wanted you to take a look at it.
This is about the only thing I can do right now.
I'll take a look.
Here, I got you some treats. Come get it!
- All right! - Thank you.
How is it?
The numbers are pretty good, but...
- Oh, yeah? - President.
It's this prototype for the new valve.
I can't decide whether to decrease the thickness of the diaphragm
or narrow the operating range of the valve.
I think it would be better to decrease the thickness and make it two layers instead.
- Got it. I'll give it a try. - Sorry.
Hang in there and give it one more push.
President, thanks for the treat.
- Is this our new weapon? - Yes.
How's it looking?
It's starting to take shape, but it's going to take some time.
- I see... - But if this materializes,
Tsukuda's future will expand dramatically.
That's why I've always admired you.
I'm just too busy sweating out the problem on hand, but
even at times like this, you're thinking about the future of the company.
You're the one who came up with this idea, President.
Oh, I guess so...
This upcoming competition...
there's no doubt we're at a disadvantage.
So I want to do everything that would be a plus for us.
After all, our opponent has the advantage of a joint development with Teikoku.
Thanks. I'm counting on you.
Joint development...
I'm sorry to bother you when you're busy. This is Tsukuda.
I'm terribly sorry about the schedule change.
To be honest, that hit us pretty hard.
Are you having a difficult time with it?
We're working at a frantic pace right now.
And so, I'm sorry to be taking your time, but
would you mind taking a look at the finished prototype of the new valve?
- The new prototype? - Yes.
I would very much like to hear your opinion, Director Zaizen.
- So this is the next generation valve. - Yes.
To increase the durability, we tried making the diaphragm with two layers.
What do you think?
- Was this also... - Done by hand, of course.
It's brilliant, as always.
We would've liked to test it some more to increase its precision but...
I'm truly sorry for making you go through this for our own convenience.
But I can rest assured, now that I've seen this valve.
I'm convinced it's more than enough to produce good results.
Thank you.
Actually, there's one more thing
I want to show you today.
This way please.
It's this.
What is it?
- It's a shredder. - Shredder?
What does it do?
A picture is worth a thousand words. Shall we give it a try?
Right now, fuel is passing through the valve
Shredder
Next Generation Valve
in an environment similar to that of a hydrogen engine.
In here, we're going to mix in this foreign substance
that caused a malfunction in the past.
What do you think will happen?
It will get caught in the valve and cause an anomaly to occur.
Yamazaki, go head.
It's operating normally.
Go ahead and take a look.
The foreign substance is gone.
How did you do that?
It's the sensor.
When foreign substance gets into the engine,
the sensor senses that and breaks it down,
It's precisely a shredder for the hydrogen engine, huh?
Although for practical use, we'll still have to downsize it
and precision to set it up by microns will be necessary.
If this gets perfected, not only will it prevent valve malfunctions,
but it can also lead to the preservation of the engine itself.
Interesting...
That was some good stuff I got to see today.
The next generation valve is brilliant, and
that shredder is interesting.
- I can see your playful spirit in it. - Thank you.
It's too bad the shredder won't be ready for the upcoming competition.
That product isn't that easy to make.
That shredder... can we possibly...
You mean...develop jointly?
If you're interested in that technology,
definitely.
However,
we have a request too.
Request?
As I recall, your company has a Medical Equipment Division, right?
Yes, we do.
We want you to support the development project we're working on right now.
That's the condition for the joint development of the shredder.
What is that development project?
It's a prosthetic valve for use in heart surgeries.
We...
- call it Gaudi. - Gaudi.
Our young employees are battling day and night right now, but
it's a project that requires an even higher skill level than that for a rocket engine valve.
This is that difficult to make, huh?
The details are in here.
With the development of Gaudi,
the lives of many patients, especially children,
suffering from heart disease can be saved.
Frankly, it won't be that easy.
Our medical division's main product line is test equipment.
- We don't handle high risk medical device like this. - I know it's not easy.
That's exactly why I'm asking you.
Zaizen-san!
Please.
Help me out. I beg you!
All right. In any case,
I'll try talking to the person in charge at the medical division.
Thank you.
- President. - Woah, you scared me.
Did you perhaps have it figured out from the beginning that he'd propose joint development
and showed him that shredder?
Were you listening?
If that happens,
we should compare favorably with Sayama as far as the terms of the deal goes, and
if things go well, we may be able to get support for Gaudi.
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth,
and a joint development for a joint development.
The majority of the medical related products we handle is test equipment.
Expanding to include medical devices which directly affect human bodies
Teikoku Heavy Industries Health Development Unit Group Leader Ando Hitoshi
is out of the question for now.
Not even as an investment?
How much would we invest? 10 million?
30 million? Or 100 million?
And when can we recover that?
Our company's not that soft to
invest in a field that has no outlook.
Give up, Zaizen. This isn't something we should get involved in.
If you really want to, get your own division to invest.
In this Gaudi.
I'd like to if I could, but
it's practically impossible to invest in the medical field which has no relevance.
If there's no relevance, just make one up.
Anyway, count us out.
Give up, Zaizen.
This isn't something we should get involved in.
Blood clot forms when passing through the prosthetic valve
When foreign substance gets into the engine,
the sensor senses that and breaks it down.
Foreign substance...
Blood clot...
That's it.
Blood clot shredder?!
Theoretically, isn't it possible to apply the shredder technology to break apart
foreign substance in a rocket engine to medical devices too?
If it's under that pretext, our division will be able to give you support.
- Is that true?! - Of course,
you'll have to give priority to the rocket engine shredder.
Accordingly, the medical device will probably be further down the road, but
there's a good chance we can give you financial support.
Thank you!
However, this makes it even more imperative that you pass the combustion test.
In order to persuade General Manager Mizuhara too.
It's pointless to talk about it until your valves get selected.
I understand. We'll do our utmost best.
In other words, the survival of Gaudi also depends on the next generation valve, right?
That's right. If we should lose this competition to Sayama,
then it's all over, not only for our business with Teikoku Heavy Industries,
but for the Gaudi Project as well.
All our effort so far goes down the drain, huh?
Is the testing for the next generation valve going well?
Everyone's doing their best working day and night, but they're getting pretty exhausted.
As tough as they are, looks like they've reached their limit.
- Yeah... - It's not fair, is it?
That we have to suffer for Sayama's delay.
The President's at fault too.
How does he expect us to make good valves when he's at the client's beck and call?
What's the matter?
I'll go ask the President if he can get us at least 1 more day.
I'm coming with you.
Miss Rina...
I came to drop off some change of clothes for my father.
And...this is for you all.
My grandmother's handmade onigiri (rice balls).
Thank you.
My father's always forcing his ways on you,
- I'm really sorry! - Oh, not at all...
Saying things like "Any difficult problem has an answer,"
he's wearing you all down, isn't he?
No...what we said earlier was just a figure of speech.
We're all actually very grateful to the President.
- Right? - Yes...
Is that right?
But I'm very grateful to all of you too.
3 years ago,
when I saw that rocket that was launched through everyone's effort,
I was deeply moved!
Thanks to all of you,
I was able to find my dream.
To tell you the truth, right now...
my job hunting isn't going very well and I was getting anxious.
But any difficult problem has an answer.
With that thought in mind, I'll keep on trying too.
So please, don't give up.
Please give my father your help.
I'm counting on you all!
If you'll excuse me.
What?
Nothing. Here, your change of clothes.
I'll see ya.
She's your daughter indeed. She's exactly like you.
But it's a good thing her face doesn't resemble her father's at all.
Okay. Let's go make one more push for it.
Huh? What happened?
It's not in here.
The employees at Tsukuda Manufacturing worked as one
and continued with the development of the next generation rocket engine valve.
Excellent job. Let's go with this!
And finally, the day of the combustion test arrived.
Day of Combustion Test for Tsukuda Manufacturing's Next Generation Valve System
It's going to work, right? For sure.
We've been turning that doubt into confidence by testing it over and over.
But this time...
Please work.
- Ignite engine. - Ignite engine.
And pounding out unprecedented amazing numbers, Tsukuda's next generation valve
passed the combustion test.
Upon receiving that news, the employees at Tsukuda Manufacturing were jubilant, however...
Aren't you happy? We passed the combustion test, you know.
I do feel relieved. But it's too early to get excited.
Think about it.
We haven't won the competition yet.
Losing to Sayama at Nippon Klein was a bitter pill to swallow.
Who knows what they'll do again.
Don't worry. They said it was a great test result
with expected performance achieved in all aspects.
But Sayama's co-developing with Teikoku, you know.
In which case it's only natural for Teikoku to want to give the job to them.
Even the valve itself is like being developed by NASA and Teikoku as a team.
Do you really think we can compete with that?
I don't want to think so,
but we may not have any chance of winning.
- Kano. - Yes.
It gets unstable after it gets past here. Check it out carefully.
- Yes. - It's going on.
Those guys are serious.
It's on.
Hey.
Both the rocket and Gaudi...
let's see them through the end, huh?
Yeah.
I can't believe you were able to perfect the valve to that extent under those difficult circumstances.
To be honest, I was quite worried this time.
But this was made possible because our staff worked their tail off.
Based on the results of Sayama Manufacturing's combustion test next week,
we'll meet to discuss whose valve we'll be using.
With results like this, I'm pretty sure yours will be selected.
At that time, I'm planning to propose the joint development of that shredder
the possibility of supporting Gaudi.
Thank you. I'm counting on you.
Day of Combustion Test for Sayama Manufacturing's Valve System
And 1 week later,
the combustion test of the engine equipped with Sayama Manufacturing's valve system was conducted.
- Ignite engine. - Ignite engine.
- So what happened? - Combustion test for Sayama's valve
was a success.
How did it do?
I heard not bad.
But
Director Zaizen was heard to be saying ours is still superior.
Is that true, Chief?
Based on those results, a meeting is being held at Teikoku Heavy Industries.
As soon as they decide whose valve they'll be using,
they're supposed to let us know.
Tsukuda Valve vs Sayama Valve Parts Supplier Competition
According to the results of the combustion test, Tsukuda's valve
performed better than Sayama's valve.
Based on those results, I propose that we use Tsukuda's valve for the engine
that's currently scheduled to be launched.
Is that all right with you?
Hm~, well...
One moment, please, General Manager. Director Zaizen just stated that
Tsukuda's valve is superior to Sayama's, but
strictly speaking, there isn't that much difference.
The slim margin is within the range or error in the setting.
The setting is adjusted for each respective valve,
so in that sense, it's true it wasn't the same.
But based on the results of the comparative tests we've conducted to date,
it's obvious that Tsukuda's valve is still superior.
If that's what the results indicate...
It appears to me that Director Zaizen is unduly supportive of Tsukuda Manufacturing.
Is there a specific reason?
I'm simply adhering to the performance based on data.
Ah, come to think of it, Director Zaizen is teaming up with Tsukuda Manufacturing
to secretly push forward with a development project for a medical device.
That's the rumor I heard.
I heard that rumor too.
Is that true, Zaizen-kun?
I apologize for not informing you sooner.
As a matter of fact, the other day at Tsukuda Manufacturing,
I was shown a revolutionary technology, tentatively called shredder, that breaks down
foreign substance in the engine valve with a sensor.
They asked for our investment and joint development.
Really? Shredder for the valve, huh?
If that system materializes, I believe its application
won't be limited to rockets, but in various other fields as well.
It is speculated that one of the leading candidate is the medical field.
That shredder technology is also expected to play a big part in
the new prosthetic heart valve currently being developed by Tsukuda Manufacturing.
Hereafter, I'd like to invest in this next project
as Tsukuda Manufacturing's partner.
I cannot agree to that.
In regards to that thing you call shredder,
I asked President Shiina of Sayama Manufacturing about it.
He said it's a pipe dream you don't even know when it's actually going to materialize.
It's not a pipe dream.
I saw the actual product in the developmental stage with my very eyes.
- The possibility of materialization is... - Let's say you're right for argument's sake.
Assuming that this shredder will actually materialize,
is it really necessary to invest right now in the medical field that's said to be high risk?
Or is there something... you promised Tsukuda-san behind our back?
What we should do right now
is to develop a stronger rocket business that won't fall behind in global competition.
The premise of Sayama's valve is joint development with us.
This coincides precisely with our President's policy to manufacture all key device in-house.
Even if there was a slight difference in performance,
they both succeeded in passing the test.
It's obvious who's more suitable to work with us.
Is this difference really considered a narrow margin?
It's a very narrow margin indeed, General Manager.
Not only can a narrow margin like this be made up in no time, but
will be technologically superior soon after with the joint development.
Then shouldn't we make the change when it becomes superior?
There isn't a single negative factor in regards to this joint development.
When the realization of our fervent wish to self-manufacture all key device is close at hand,
insisting to use another company's valve
is akin to betraying our company!
You can't launch a rocket with high-sounding titles.
One failed launch can cause a lot of damage.
Even if the difference is marginal,
isn't it only logical to use the best part available?
Enough said. I got it. If that's how it is, this time around...
This time around,
we didn't get it.
But we didn't lose.
It's all because I didn't have the smarts to make the most of your capability.
It's my fault. I'm sorry.
Zaizen-san told me.
That in every evaluation criteria,
our valve came out on top of Sayama's valve.
For the performance of the valve, we won.
It's not that Tsukuda's technological capability lost.
Then why...
Sayama's approach to co-develop the valve
was apparently the deciding factor.
We may not have been victorious,
but we won the game.
Isn't that right?
So hold your head up high.
This doesn't mean it's all over. We can try again.
Right?
Okay, let's do it.
Come on, let's do it!
Let's start all over again.
In that instant, by losing Teikoku Heavy Industries' backing,
the dream of their Gaudi Project also collapsed.
I heard a rumor that Sayama Manufacturing
was starting a valve business with Teikoku Heavy Industries.
Earlier, President Shiina called me with the good news.
He wasn't producing results at NASA for nothing.
Indeed, he's a winner who makes winning happen.
Is that right?
Well, Professor Kifune.
At the meeting today, core heart was officially approved to commence clinical trial.
Really. Finally.
Congratulations, Professor.
But this is just the beginning.
Of course, I'm also a winner who makes winning happen.
I've retrieved everything related to us.
Kawamoto, do you mind waiting for a while?
Zaizen-san.
Thank you for everything up to now.
I'm truly sorry that things turned out this way.
It's all because of my lack of ability.
Anyone who has never made a mistake
has never tried anything new.
It's a quote by Einstein.
He also said this.
In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
So I don't have any time to be depressed.
We didn't make it this time, but the game's just begun.
We'll believe in ourselves
and we'll make an even better product next time and bring it to you.
We'll be back here again for sure.
When that time comes,
let's launch a rocket together again.
Okay? Zaizen-san.
The thing is...
I've got to be insensitive like this
to be the operator of a small company that can go belly up at any time.
To tell you the truth,
it's frustrating.
Tsukuda-san.
It's frustrating,
so very frustrating...
As engineers of a small town factory,
we were proud to be the manufacturer of a key device
for a full-size rocket engine.
Even if the company's small, even if no one knows about us,
that was the invaluable pride
of us all at Tsukuda Manufacturing.
I don't know anymore...
it's frustrating.
Damn!
I'm sorry.
A few days later at Asia Medical University,
the clinical trial of core heart finally commenced,
and artificial heart transplant surgery was performed on the participant, Konishi Satoru.
Clinical trials refer to
experiments conducted in clinical research in conjunction with treatment to test the safety and effectiveness
of biomedical interventions such as drugs and medical devices.
Excuse me for a moment.
Thanks.
Looks good.
Isn't my core heart perfect, Makita-kun?
Asia Medical University Heart Surgeon Makita Shinsuke
Yes, sir. Looks like we'll be able to collect valuable data now.
But use extreme caution. If something should happen to him,
the credibility of core heart will collapse in an instant.
Yes, sir. I'll keep that in mind.
Do you have a minute?
About the surgeon's conference...
I'm having you go in my place.
It's about time you get your face known as my successor.
Thank you!
Clinical trial for core heart?
Yeah. It officially began.
So you'll have to start producing results soon too.
Otherwise, I'd look like a fool
for choosing you to do the job.
I know. I'm sorry.
Please, get on the ball
President.
I mean...
I'll do my very best.
You're absolutely sure this is the existing product that's being supplied to Nippon Klein, right?
Like I said...
I'm too ashamed to face Tsukuda-san.
It's because I asked him to co-develop Gaudi with us.
Isn't that what caused him trouble and made him lose the business with Teikoku?
Sakurada-san, it's not your fault.
If that's the case, I'm the one who first suggested that we ask Tsukuda-san to join the Gaudi Project.
No...
If you think about managing the company,
accepting a high risk project like this in itself
would normally be out of the question.
In spite of that, he took it on for us, but it ended up like this.
I just can't cause him any more trouble.
At any rate, let's go see Tsukuda-san and discuss where we should go from here.
Okay? Let's go.
Now that we lost the business with Teikoku, we have to cut costs where we can.
Let's cut inventory cost by 1 percent.
You must be kidding. Chief, that's cruel.
If it's for the company, I can be cruel.
Hello.
We have an appointment to see President Tsukuda.
We've been waiting for you. President asked us to show you in.
Please follow us.
- This way please. - It's looking good.
Kenji, let's put this to the test.
- Thank you. - Don't worry about it.
You helped us the last time.
Mano-san. I didn't know you were coming.
- Hey. - What're you doing?
Can't you tell? It's Gaudi.
But Teikoku Heavy Industries' support got nixed, didn't it?
- Then Gaudi's no longer... - There's no way
we're quitting.
We want to see these kids' smiling face 10 years from now.
Hey Mano. Over here.
President, uh...
You idiot. Just come over here.
Oh, Ichimura Sensei, Sakurada-san.
Come here, come here. Take a look at our new weapon.
This guy here, in the future...
we should be able to use its technology for Gaudi too.
Once this guy gets perfected, there's no need to fear blood clots or whatever.
Really? That's amazing for sure.
But...
Currently the Accounting Department is looking for ways to
come up with our development expenses without going in a deficit.
The Sales Department is also looking for a new company other than Teikoku Heavy Industries
- who's willing to back us up. - But...
- I doubt that you'd find a new company who'd cooperate with us
- that easily... - We'll find one.
As long as we continue to make good things, as long as our technology is solid,
there's bound to be a company that can recognize that.
Ichimura Sensei,
Sakurada-san.
That's how you were, right?
Losing the rocket engine valve business was,
quite frankly, an immeasurable shock.
But we still have Gaudi.
Perfecting this Gaudi
is the pride that's left right now for Tsukuda Manufacturing.
I'm grateful to you.
Sakurada-san, Ichimura Sensei.
And Mano.
For letting us participate in the Gaudi Project,
for believing in our technological capability,
thank you so much.
To live up to your expectation,
we're going to perfect Gaudi no matter what.
Isn't that right, guys?
Yes!
Thank you!
President Tsukuda, all of you.
Thank you!
We're the ones who should thank you.
I'm so glad we asked for your help.
Thank you!
President, we're ready.
All right~.
Ichimura Sensei, Sakurada-san, please come take a look.
It's this guy here.
I heard core heart finally started the clinical trial.
- What? - After all they did to interfere with our Gaudi,
they're promptly moving on to clinical trial, huh?
That must make Ichimura Sensei even more frustrated.
What's the matter, Yama?
It's about that core heart. There's one thing that's been bothering me.
President, do you remember?
When Nippon Klein told us they wanted to change the design.
- At that time, did you see the drawing? - What about it?
Actually...
Are you saying it was the same as the drawing you made?
I didn't look at the details, and I can't say for sure,
but it's true it looked extremely similar.
Surely, it can't be...
Please suggest this to Nippon Klein and ask for their consent to make the change.
- Is it Nakazato? - Although I don't have any concrete evidence.
But even if he was unhappy with our company,
he's not the kind of guy who'd do something like that.
But if...
if by some remote chance this plan was stolen...
He's in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest. Kasai Sensei's treating him now.
Kasai? You mean Kasai, that intern? Where's Makita!
He's attending the conference in your place today.
- I've left several messages for him. - All right. I'll be right there.
Listen. Don't let that patient die no matter what.
If something happens, you're all fired!
- What did Professor say? - He said don't let him die no matter what.
- Is that all?! - DC is charged.
- How long since we started chest compressions? - It's been 5 minutes.
Stop! He's a patient with artificial heart!
What did you do...
What the hell did you do.
What did you do.
You...idiots!