OK, let's eat.
- What brings you here today? - Remove this!
- May I measure it? - You can remove it real easy with a laser, right?
At this size, it can be made unnoticeable by laser, but it will take more than one visit. The procedure is performed once every two months, and ten to twenty applications are necessary.
I'm in a hurry! How can I take my clothes off in front of my new boyfriend with this? Can't you understand that!?
Well ... the other method is to remove the tattoo and transplant the skin beneath it.
- Then do that. - OK.
We'll give you a blood test today, and the operation can be performed a week after the results come back.
- Dammit! I said I'm in a hurry! - We can't perform the surgery without a blood test to check for any problems.
- Just shut up and do it! - Kumasaka-sama ...
We must explain about the fees as well as the surgery. You were told that when you made an appointment.
- So, how much? - The skin removal and transplant is about 600,000 yen, and the anesthetic is another 100,000. Is that acceptable?
I've had it! If you can't do it today, I don't need it! You quacks!
People like that need to be weeded out when they make a reservation.
OK, enough complaining. I'm too happy to be whining!
- This bouquet is pretty! - It's really nice!
- Oh, what's that? How pretty! - Ao-chan, are you going to rent a wedding dress?
- After we chose a wedding chapel, we'll consult with the dress rental place there. - Are you really OK with wearing a dress that someone else has worn?
- Well, Hiro-kun and I don't really have the money. - I'll buy you one as a present.
What!?
- Leave it to Hoshida-sensei! - I'm so happy!
Yah!
- Hello! - Hello! - Looks delicious! Let's eat!
- What're you looking at? - Hoshida sensei said she'll buy a wedding dress for Ao-chan as a wedding present.
- Wow! How much does one cost? - That all depends.
- Do you want to chip in, Muramatsu sensei? You too, Mine sensei. The more people that help out, the better one we can get. - That's right!
- I'll chip in too. - OK.
Uhm, since Hiro-kun's still an intern and poor, I'd appreciate cash gifts, please.
- Hello. - Hello.
- I guess you're right. What's the point in spending so much money on something you only wear once? - Oh, you're so unromantic, Muramatsu sensei. You too, Ao-chan.
But I'll tell Hiro-kun tonight that you've offered to get one. Thank you so much.
- So you two see each other every day, huh? - We meet every day he doesn't have night duty.
How pretty.
But it makes me kind of sad.
We're finished, Akiyama-sama.
Thank you.
Please take a look.
Your nose is longer now.
That's all?
What?
This isn't enough! I wanted it longer than this!
We've just finished operating, so once the swelling goes down, it will look better.
This isn't what I wanted!
If we lengthened the bridge of your nose any farther ... you'd look cruel ... like a witch.
I don't care if I look like a witch. I want my nose longer!
I didn't want this!
Would you like us to do it over?
I'll prepare the anesthetic.
Bring the stretcher please.
Are you sure you want it done over? I think your nose has a nice balance now.
Do it over!
OK.
We'll take care of it. We'll give you a nose that you'll be pleased with, Akiyama-sama.
Let's return to the operating room now.
- Ao-chan, your boyfriend's waiting, right? I'll take over for you. - It's alright. This operation is my responsibility.
- I used to think I wanted to be like Ichii sensei, but it's just not possible. - Why's that?
I can't handle patients the way she does. She's just so calm under stress.
- Bye! - See you.
- Oh no ... Good night! - Good night.
- That was fast! Just shows the power of love. - Good evening, doctors. - Good evening.
- I've got to get home too. - Good night.
- She's pretty amazing. I couldn't clean or help my kid study after getting home from here! - I've got to admire Ichii sensei.
- Ao-chan's really grown up too. She used to always refuse doing overtime. - That's right. - That's only natural for a professional.
- Oh, come on now. Try to give her a little praise, Mine sensei. - That's right. How petty!
How petty! Hmph!
I'll be leaving too.
How come women can copy each others feelings like that so easily?
I think Ichii sensei isn't like that.
Excuse me?
Never mind ...
Hiro-kun!
- Did you wait long? Sorry! - It's OK.
- Look! Look! This is what you bought me. Is it pretty? - Uh-huh.
- Am I pretty too? - Uh-huh. - Thank you!
Sorry I'm late.
Ta-chan?
- Okaa-sama! - Welcome home.
What's wrong?
He was really tired this afternoon, and when I felt his forehead, he had a terrible fever. So I rushed him to the doctor.
Your fever's gone down. You're such a strong boy, Ta-chan.
Since your mommy's home, I'll go get dinner ready for daddy.
- OK, you can take over, Mutsumi-san. - OK.
I'm sorry.
Of all days ... why did my surgery have to run late today ... ?
Water ...
I'll get you some now.
Grandma ...
Water ...
Grandma ... !
Grandma ... water ...
- I guess he'll be fine then. - I'm so glad it wasn't serious.
That Venice trip took it's toll. It was really rough on him.
- Welcome home ... - Thank you for the medicine.
Okaa-sama ...
- She called you about Tatsuya, dear? - I'm sure you're so busy, Mutsumi-san, so I didn't want to bother you.
- It wasn't life threatening. - But, Okaa-sama ...
You know that doctor who did the hair transplant for our department chair, Professor Saeki from Kanto Medical University. He got a paper published in Nature Communications.
The chair said, "I had a great doctor for my hair transplant." He really appreciates what your head doctor did for him. Tell her thanks.
- Why don't you go see Tatsuya and then take a bath. - Sure.
- How come there's so much laundry when there's only the two of us? - I wonder too.
- It must be tough for a family with lots of kids. - Oh, that's right. You've only ever lived with one other person.
- So, what of it? - Nothing ...
Hello?
Hello? ... What's the matter?
I don't know ...
Sensei ... have you been drinking again?
No, I haven't.
Where are you?
Hello? Ichii sensei?
There's no place ...
For me.
The household runs fine ... with my mother-in-law there.
When my son has a fever ...
She doesn't even tell me.
My husband too ...
As long as he's got his mother and his son ...
He doesn't need me.
I heard about those things ... the other day, so I know about that.
The other day?
When you threw away your ring.
You don't remember?
No ...
Sorry.
It's alright.
I'm no good ...
Am I ... ?
No, you're fine.
You know ...
When I'm at the clinic ...
I have plenty of self-confidence ...
But the moment ...
I come home ...
Where are you, sensei? I'll go see you now.
Thanks.
But I'm alright.
It's late ...
And it'll only cause you trouble.
I don't mind.
Good-bye.
That doctor again?
Yeah.
She's married and has a child, right? What do you intend to do?
- I don't intend to do anything. What are you talking about? - Then don't say, "I'll go see you now."
Can you take responsibility for her?
Taking pity and worrying about someone is the same as taking responsibility for them.
If she decides to get divorced and leave her family, can you take care of her and live with her?
I can't stand any woman that would abandon her child!
- I can't believe that Ao-chan is late. What happened to her? - I called her cell phone, but she doesn't answer.
- What about operating room prep, Nakao-san? - I can take care of it after the first outpatient.
Here you are.
- I can handle the laser by myself. - OK.
- Alright, let's get started. - Let's go.
- You want me to assist with your outpatient, Mine sensei? - It's alright. I'll be fine alone. - OK.
- Sorry for making you wait. - Good morning.
Today we'll remove the stitches. Lie down over there please.
Tape ... tape ... tape ...
- Got it! Tape! - Thank you.
Scissors.
Scis...
Excuse me.
- This patient should have eye ointment applied this evening. - OK.
- Is the prep ready for the next rhinoplasty? - Not yet. Sorry.
Isn't Ao-chan here yet?
That was delicious!
- Thank you. - Here you are.
Mine sensei, since you don't have surgery until 3:00, ride your bicycle down to Ao-chan's apartment and check on her.
- It's your outpatient's first visit. I'll take care of it. - You want me to skip outpatient duty?
- Do you think what I asked isn't a doctor's duty? - No, that's not it ... I just ...
- She might have a really bad cold. Take some medicine with you just in case. - Alright.
- I'll get this. - It's OK, I'll do it.
[Kishitani]
Kishitani-kun, it's Kishi from BSC.
Kishitani-kun?
I'm coming in.
Kishitani-kun?
Kishitani-kun! Kishitani-kun!
Hey! Wake up!
Ow!
What are you doing, sensei?
Can you get out?
I'll take care of that at BSC. Everyone's worried about you.
It's better than calling an ambulance and getting the police involved!
- Leave me be ... - I can't leave you be!
Take me back ...
- Driver ... - Don't listen to her. Continue to Ochanomizu!
Let's go.
Fine. I'll sew you up here. I'll bring back a suture set.
- Driver, make sure she doesn't try to run away. - Me? - Yes, you!
You don't have to see anyone. I'll sew you up here, then you can stay with a friend of mine in Akebonobashi.
He won't say a word, and he's a good guy.
OK?
- Watch her. - OK.
- Oh, Mine sensei. - Kishitani-kun is fine. She was at her apartment.
- What's wrong? You're all wet. - Just tell everyone she's fine. I'll call later. Sorry.
Hey! Wait a sec! What about a towel?
- Shouldn't we take her to the hospital? - I'm a doctor.
- The meter's still running. Can you pay? - I can pay!
- Hey! The seat's all wet! I can't pick up another passenger after this. - Driver, shine that penlight on her wrist.
- Huh? - Hurry! Please!
- I'm gonna inject the local. - This?
Such a pretty girl. Why would you do such a thing?
- Are you her boyfriend? - Please keep quiet!
[I don't want to split up. Call me!]
Don't move!
[I love you, Hiro-kun. Help me!]
That pretty face ...
Is fake, isn't it?
- What's happened? - Sorry ... I'll explain.
Get your shoes off.
Here. This is an antibiotic and a painkiller.
Take them.
Come on!
Wash them down.
Kurosaki-san is a much better person than me.
You want me to make sure she doesn't do it again?
- Sorry, but I've got a surgery from 3:00. - Doesn't she have parents or siblings?
- What about the people at the clinic? Why do you have to take care of her? - Sorry, I just need this. I've got a surgery from 3:00.
- Alright, then ... - I really am sorry.
I'm gonna tell Inchou and Ichii sensei. They've got to consider the nurse schedule from tomorrow and stuff.
I really am sorry about this. Thanks. I'll call you after the surgery.
Sit back down.
I'm going home.
If you don't want me to tie you up ... then sit down and stay quiet.
She said that she cut off contact with her family after she had plastic surgery.
- I hate to do this to your friend, Mine sensei, but could you take care of her? - It's the weekend now, so he can watch her ...
But he has work from Monday.
I'll look for a hospital for her from Monday.
- Is the friend you live with a woman? - No ... a man.
- Would it be alright if I went to visit later? - Well ...
I have a feeling it would be best to just leave her be today and tomorrow.
I see ... Then I won't visit.
- But if anything happens, give me a call. I can get there fast. - I'll let you know regularly how she's doing.
I hate to do this to you.
Thanks.
I'm ... going to use your bathroom.
I'm going to have some water.
So, you can pee and drink water. I guess you're alive.
There's no reason to go and kill yourself. We're all gonna die someday anyway.
We're born even though we never asked to be, and we die even though we don't want to.
- I don't remember anything. - Huh?
Last night ...
When I went to his apartment ...
His mother had come from Shimane ...
Is this you?
This ... is a picture of you now.
And this ... is a picture of you in high school we got from a friend of yours.
Why is your face like this?
She's had plastic surgery done on her whole body.
Several of her friends from high school have sworn to it.
According to her friends she had her eyes widened ...
And had something put into her nose to make it sharper, and had the corners of her mouth lifted. I can't see it but they say she had breast implants too.
I can't allow you ... to marry into the Tanihara family.
You must give up Hiroaki.
Understood?
I was going to tell you someday.
I swear it.
- I'm sorry. ... But ... - I don't want your excuses! Now leave!
When I showed you where I slit my wrist ...
You said, "I'll protect you from now on." ... So ... I thought you'd understand.
- It's not like I was hiding it. - You'll have children that will look like this, Hiro-chan! What will you do then?
- Hiro-kun ... - Weren't you listening!?
Get out right now!
After that ...
I have no idea ...
How I got home.
When I snapped out of it, Mine sensei was there ...
- And then we were in a taxi ... - Mineta was very considerate not to call an ambulance.
You don't understand that, do you?
And I can understand your boyfriend and his mother's feelings.
Hiro-kun ...
- Hello, this is Tanihara. Leave your message at the tone. - Hiro-kun ...
It's Aoi ...
I want to talk to you again.
Please. Without your mother.
I'm all finished.
Tell this to Ao-chan.
You can't count on a man.
Be proud of the excellent nurse that you are.
I'll tell her.
On second thought, I don't think it's the time for that now.
Besides ...
I'm not qualified to say that kind of thing.
I understand well what you want to say, sensei. ... I'll tell her if the time is right.
What about you, Ichii sensei?
Are you alright?
Me?
No, I'm not really alright.
Sensei ...
Ichii sensei! Are you OK!?
Relax!
Take slow, deep breaths.
You'll be alright, sensei. Slowly, now. Relax.
You're alright.
Good night.
Uhm ... uh ...
Do you have to go so soon? Why don't you spend some more time here?
Forget about what happened a minute ago.
I feel bad about ... letting myself break down like that.
Th... That's no problem ...
I'm fine now.
I'll make sure what happened ... doesn't happen again.
Good night.
[Don't worry. Kishitani-san's actually doing pretty good. She's been calling her boyfriend the whole time. Yu]
Please, Hiro-kun. Answer the phone.
[I really appreciate it. I'll be home as soon as I can.] [Buy something for us to eat. Yu]
- Mine sensei! Tell us the truth! What happened to Ao-chan? - Sorry, but I'm too busy to talk now ...
- Quit acting so aloof! - Yeah! It's making me sick!
Look, I've already told you several times: Kishitani-kun is alright.
- Ask Inchou if you want to know more. - She already left.
- Then I'm sure she'll tell you tomorrow. - Did Inchou go to where Ao-chan is?
C'mon Mine sensei!
Come to think of it, a detective agency came to my company asking about Ao-chan the other day.
They asked, "She's working at a plastic surgery clinic, but has she ever had surgery done on herself?"
What did you tell them, Tomi-chan?
Of course I told them I didn't know, but that she was an excellent and capable nurse.
But about the plastic surgery, he sounded like he already knew about that.
Since then I've been thinking. It could be that her boyfriend from West Tokyo University got the detective agency to investigate her past ...
What a jerk!
If he found out she'd had plastic surgery, she might have ...
That's a definite possibility. Wouldn't you agree, Mine sensei?
- Seeing the way you've been brushing off our questions, I couldn't help thinking that was the case. - Oh yeah!
- This afternoon Mine sensei came back here in a huge rush ... - And then?
I'm not sure after that ...
But who would tell about her past?
We certainly wouldn't tell.
Well, if she told any of her old friends, they'd talk. And they might even have photos of when she was ugly.
So he broke up with her, and she tried again to ...
That's right, isn't it?
I have to be going now.
Well, even if it's true, since Inchou and them aren't in a panic, Ao-chan is probably just fine.
What a pity. She'd been so happy too.
Whaaaat!?
- Really!? - You must've imagined it!
No, I really saw it.
Doesn't Ichii sensei hate Mine sensei?
- Lately they've been working well together in surgery. - But getting along as doctors is different than as man and woman, right?
- That's right. - I wish I hadn't said anything. I look like a liar now.
- That's not what we're saying. - Tomi-chan, deduce like you did a minute ago? Why would Mine sensei and Ichii sensei hug each other?
Too difficult.
Who am I ... ?
Where's the real me?
What's wrong with making myself pretty!?
If that's what you think, live your life with pride. It's not like you can go back now.
Then make me forget.
What?
- Make me forget Hiro-kun! - What are you talking about?
What're you doing!? Hey!
- Cut it out! - You said to start living my life!
The hell you doing!?
I've got no interest in women.
- I guess Mine sensei is the same. - Mineta's not like that.
- Then why're you living together? - That's none of your business!
- Now I see why Mine sensei doesn't love women. Yuck! How disgusting! - I told you Mineta's different! - Oh, you call him "Mineta!" Ewww!
Your way of thinking is no different than your boyfriend's. You can't accept minorities. Just like him, you're narrow-minded.
How dare you act so righteous, you fag!
Who asked you anyway, cyborg?
- What'd you say, slant-eyes!? - You got dumped, you fat, little chick! - F**k you!
I'm home.
- The f**k you do that for!? - Stoppit, you freak!
- Get the hell out! - With pleasure! You're the one who locked me in here!
- What's going on!? Settle down! - Slit your jugular next time! - I can't stand to breathe the same air as you!
- Is your wrist alright? - Get your ass outta here! - How dare you talk to me like that!
- What's gotten into you, Yu!? Settle down! - Outta the way! - You little bitch!
It felt strange seeing Ao-chan getting married before I did ... But this feels even stranger.
I guess she was still unhappy even after the plastic surgery.
She tried to get happiness from men.
And I'd thought she'd finally found it too.
- I wouldn't mind if a woman had a facelift. - I'd only want the tip of my nose done.
- You're already quite pretty. - Yep.
Why don't we get married?
- That's fine with me. - Even though I'm not a candidate for becoming a medical university professor?
- I really am sorry. - It's OK.
Aw, man! Look what's happened to these katsu sandwiches!
- That won't change the taste. Here. - Thanks.
Here.
- Here. - Thanks.
- I didn't think she'd recover this fast. What a comeback! - Eat! Be thankful you've got food.
- I don't want it. - If you're gonna stay here, then eat! - Oh, come on. Leave it be.
- What's with him!? - I'm eating. - I have no idea why he's getting so ticked off at me for?
- You two aren't getting along, are you? - I told you Mineta's different! - Oh, stop it, would you!?
Let me tell you ...
There's more to life ... than love and romance.
Sure, things are better if you've got a boyfriend. But when you don't, deal with it. Find something that supports you during those times.
You're an excellent nurse. Everyone at BSC knows and appreciates that.
There's nothing wrong with letting that be your purpose in life.
Actually ... that's what Ichii sensei said.
She told me that. ... and not to depend on men.
C'mon, eat up. I'm gonna eat!
Let's eat.
- You live for love, don't you? - Oh, shut up.
I couldn't stand it ...
Living just for work.
I mean, you've got this guy, Mine sensei ... and he's got you.
- But there's nobody for me. - There isn't anyone for anybody! We're all alone in this world! Now quit whining and eat, stupid!
- Aren't you gonna eat? - Sure I am.
Water!
- Get it yourself. - You get it. - No, you get it.
- Oh, stop it. I'll get it. - I'm a guest. - Gimme a break!
This is crazy.
Yu?
Hn?
You should really sleep in the bed, Yu.
We've gotta keep an eye on her, right? She might try to leave.
- I'll watch. - It's alright. You've got work tomorrow. Hurry up and get back to bed.
OK?
Hello ... ?
I'm sorry!
Who are they?
They both saved my life.
Thank you for all you've done. I appreciate it.
Everything was so sudden yesterday, I couldn't comprehend it all ... but I've been thinking since then.
There's no way I can give you up, Aoi!
I accept everything about you.
I want you to marry me.
I'll convince my mother too. And if my parents won't accept you, I won't take over in Shimane. We can live in Tokyo together.
- You're lying. - I'm not lying.
- You can't convince your mother, Hiro-kun. - I can, I tell you.
There's no need to be so uncompromising, is there?
I mean, things turned out OK.
Besides ...
- I understand your mother's reasons for not accepting me because I've had a facelift. - What?
I understand her, but ...
There's no way I can go back now.
I ...
Will live the way I am now.
I'm going to live proudly.
- So you live with your own values, Hiro-kun. - I told you, I can change those values.
Impossible.
There's no reason to come to a decision so quickly, is there? I mean, he's trying to compromise ... right?
Also ...
You may not know it, Hiro-kun, but I'm a darn good nurse.
So ... I'm going to make my work my purpose in life, and work hard so I can forget about you.
You mean ...
You don't love me anymore?
I do, but ...
Then again, I don't.
But I do. ... I love you, Aoi.
- There's no way we can make up. - Why not?
What your mother said yesterday ...
And the look on your face ...
I'll never be able to forget those things.
I'm sorry. I apologize.
I apologize from the bottom of my heart about yesterday.
I apologize with all my heart ... so please let's try again ...
Good-bye.
- OK, I'm going. - Bye.
I'm sorry ... about breaking that frame.
I told you he was a good guy.
Well, Hiro-kun seemed like a pretty nice guy too.
It only takes a moment for a woman to hate something. Then it's forever.
Sensei ...
Fix this cut.
After I remove the stitches, how about I do a skin transplant?
Now that Ao-chan is well and recovered, I've got an announcement to make.
I've got breast cancer.
It's 2cm in the A region, and fortunately DCIS. So if it's operated on now, I won't need to undergo chemotherapy.
I'll be admitted to Towa University Hospital Wednesday, and have my operation Friday.
The surgeon is the clinical oncology professor, doctor Watanabe. We went to medical school together, so we're old friends.
He's the best breast cancer surgeon around, so there's no need to worry.
After removing the mammary gland, an expander will be put in, and we'll do breast reconstruction here.
I'm counting on everyone.
Understood.
When do you have your true face on?
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When I'm with family or relaxing, I think that's my most natural face.
Housewife, age 30
When the day is over ... and I'm in the bath ... just staring out ... not thinking about anything.
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When I come home, and I look a little blue and masculine actually.
Office worker, age 30
It's pretty expressionless. Blank!
High school student, age 17
It's the happy face I show at home, to Mom and stuff.
Housewife, age 37
When I come home and say, "I'm home" nice and loud is when I feel the happiest, so that's when I've got my best face on.
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I don't think anyone's ever seen my true face. When I'm home all alone is when I've got my true face on.
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I think I try to have my true face on all the time. I think when I smile is when I look the best.
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I think my truest face is when I'm smiling. When I'm doing something I really like, or when I'm in love.
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