This is the schedule for the two weeks that I'll be hospitalized.
General cosmetic surgery will be Hoshida sensei. Breast reconstruction and augmentation will be mostly Mine sensei.
I'm thinking that Ichii sensei can cover either one. I'll leave the details for you to decide among yourselves.
Yes ma'am.
Good grief! Why all the blue faces?
We live in an era where one in two people get cancer. I'll be able to make the most of my experience to benefit our patients.
You're right. ... Sorry for looking so depressed.
- You study hard, Mine sensei, and take good care of my breast reconstruction. Understand? - Yes, ma'am.
I'll do my best give you the shape you wish.
Uhm, would it be alright if I took care of you while you're in the hospital?
Thank you, Tama-chan. But I'll be alright.
I don't want you worrying about me. Concentrate all your effort on keeping this clinic running.
Ao-chan, until your wrist is better and you can work without that bandage, I want you working triple-hard behind the scenes.
Yes, ma'am.
OK, I'm counting on you.
She's got to pack stuff for her hospitalization and stuff ... I wonder if she'll be OK on her own.
You're right.
But she must have a good reason, since she so clearly declined our help.
- A reason? - Inchou is always so strong in front of us, so she may not want to let us see her weak side.
- I didn't expect you to understand people's feelings as much as you do, Mine sensei. - But I still don't understand why you turned down Hiro-kun.
Who's Hiro-kun?
What!?
For breast elevation, patients don't like the idea of a vertical cut, but it really can't be seen at all.
I know. I was surprised when I saw a patient for their post-surgery check-up. I couldn't see it at all.
I told you so.
Inchou's breast elevation surgery skill is amazing.
- We'll have to work hard to match her work. - You bet.
- What's wrong? - I was wondering if it was OK for you to stay so late.
I've stopped going home as soon as I can. I don't understand why I was always in such a hurry to get home.
Everyone kept saying, "I wish I were like Ichii-sensei," that I brainwashed myself into thinking I had to be the perfect wife, perfect mother and perfect doctor.
- So you're going to quit being a perfect wife and mother? - I just decided not to push myself too hard.
I realized that there's a limit to what I can do. That's all.
Why that look?
I thought maybe your son was feeling sad.
Don't be changing the subject.
Sorry.
How was the factory?
- How's your cut? - It's perfectly fine.
-I see. - Oh! Here, this is to say thanks, and I'm sorry.
Mine sensei, what does your roommate do?
He works in municipal development at Tokyo City Hall.
- Tokyo City Hall? - Yes.
We were in the same junior high and high school.
A close friend, huh?
He's letting me stay in his condo while I pay off my debt.
Why do you ask?
Uhm ...
Kurosaki-san, why do you like Mine sensei?
Sorry. These factory photos are really beautiful, but I just couldn't help asking about that.
Well, in junior high ...
I was alone in the classroom drinking milk ... when Mineta came in to get something he forgot.
But he didn't leave after that. I asked him why he didn't go home ... you know what he said?
"You must be lonely drinking your milk all alone."
When he said that ...
I fell in love with him.
What do you mean by that? You probably can't understand it, can you. It's OK though.
- No, it was really moving. - Really?
There are other things I like too. He always works his hardest, and is serious, and ... he never runs away from stuff.
But ... he's running away from your feelings for him, right?
Well, that's about it though.
- But he never runs away from his work, right? - Right.
- He also did everything he possibly could for you. Don't you think that side of him is wonderful? - Uh-huh. I really appreciate what he did.
Yeah, well, you keep an eye on him.
He really is socially awkward.
What is it?
I was just thinking I'd like someone to love me like that.
- You know, since Mine sensei can't love women, he really ought to try going out with you. - That's right! But that's life. Things don't always go the way you want.
- Life sure isn't easy, is it? - It's rough.
- I'm home. - Welcome home!
What? What're you doing back here again?
She gave us wine as a thank you present.
- What were you doing out so late? - We were preparing for the patients we're taking over from Inchou.
- With Ichii sensei? - Yeah.
- Thanks for working so hard every night. - Yeah, yeah.
- OK, I'll be going now. I don't want to bother you two. - Oh, stop it!
Here's some ginger tea for you, sir.
A few years ago my husband was diagnosed with premature onset Alzheimer's ...
And has gotten progressively worse. About six months ago he stopped recognizing my face.
But ... he often talks about things from long ago.
Like when we first met.
So ... I was thinking that it would be nice if he could recognize me again.
That's why I want my face to look like it did when I was younger.
I want to do anything I can to get him to remember my face. I want him to recognize me again.
I'm sorry to say this, but even if we operate on your face, it would be difficult to say that he'd recognize your face again.
But you won't know until you try, right?
I've spoken to many, many doctors about my husband.
So I think I know how doctors think.
But the reason I came here is because I want to make a miracle happen.
I want to at least try to make the impossible happen.
I want to ... get back his love for me.
I guess there are married couples like that too.
We're not anything like that.
In what way?
I've never ... loved my husband as much as that.
I've never loved anyone like that.
You haven't either, have you?
No, I haven't.
We're a couple of lonely souls.
You're right.
So you do feel lonely.
Uhm ...
Can I ask you a question?
You know, when you twitch your shoulder ...
Is that because you're lonely?
I think so.
So?
That's all.
- So you turned her down. - I told her that I couldn't operate on her to no purpose.
- They might do it at a different clinic. - If so, then we should take care of her here.
From the neck down she'll be 60, but to make her face excessively young would be crazy. Even considering her husband's condition.
I already knew your opinion. You didn't have to tell me.
I always thought couples would grow old happily when they get married, but I guess that's not true.
- But when she said she wanted to make a miracle happen, it really made me sympathize for her. - That's a rare emotional response from you, Ichii sensei.
But I kind of understand that feeling.
You really put your life on the line when you love.
Oh ... that's not what I mean.
Two hundred people!?
Last night when I made a list of people I'd invite to my wedding, there were more than 200 names. And since it's best for the groom to invite more, there'll be around 500 people.
So, 30,000 yen per person for dinner, plus cake, clothes, candles and bouquets ... it'll cost around 20 million yen.
- Why do you want to spend so much? - It's a once in a lifetime celebration!
- Cut the friends you're not close to. - What!?
Cut anyone who'll gift under 30,000 yen. Only invite only really close friends. Invite the Prime Minister, the Chairman of Keidanren, and Yokozuna.
Yokozuna?
- Invite only people who'll gift a stack of money. - What!? But that defeats the whole purpose of having a wedding.
I want my friends that I went to pre-school with to say, "You look so pretty and happy, Miyu!"
- That's so stupid. - What do you mean by that?
- Women want to have a beautiful wedding! - But what's the purpose if you go into the red to do it?
We're going to live a life in the black from now on. If you're going to marry me, you've got to rid yourself of that silly regular-girl way of thinking.
If you're going to marry me, you've got to follow my philosophy. If you can't, then we can't live together.
- I'm going home. - Go right ahead.
It's hard to love someone all your life.
The tough times are longer than the happy ones.
- But I know you don't understand that, Mineta. - That's not my fault!
- Your dad understands that. I'm sure of it. - What?
Even though he had to sacrifice his son for her, and threw everything away, he still loves her.
- She's only using him. - I think he still loves her in spite of that.
- Then it's not really love. - Then what do you think love is, Mineta?
- Let's cut out this stupid talk. - I don't care if it's stupid. Answer me! I'm always listening to your stupid talk.
What do you think love is?
Your temper's really gotten short since Kishitani-kun came that day.
I know it was wrong for your dad to cause you so much trouble.
But did you expect him to live silently all alone once you'd become a doctor and left home?
Did you want him to be a hermit after raising his son all by himself? Is that how a son shows his love to his father?
Yeah! That's right!
You're so selfish.
- Selfish? Me? - Yes, you.
You're always blind to your own faults.
Huh?
You can't hide anything from me.
Even if I don't want to know, I can still see it.
What do you mean by that?
You're in love with that doctor, aren't you?
You can't trust women, but you trust that doctor.
- "That doctor?" - Don't act dumb!
If you're ... talking about Ichii sensei, ... I respect and trust her as an excellent doctor, but ...
But what?
I don't wanna talk about this either.
But it ticks me off seeing how you don't even understand your own self.
You don't want to hurt people, but the things you say do.
I may be a fool ...
But you're a bigger fool, Mineta.
What are you doing here? Visiting hours are over.
- There was something I wanted to tell you before your surgery. - How did you get in here? Wasn't there anyone at the nurse station?
No.
What is it?
Here ...
It's not much, but ...
Let's get married.
I thought this would be important later. You need family, right, Mari-chan?
You're not getting any younger, so I thought we should lean on each other under one roof.
- Where did you buy this? - Okachimachi.
This is the first time I've ever been proposed to. Not a single guy ever tried to court me all through university and medical school.
What? I can't believe that.
But ... I don't want to get married.
- I hate having someone feel sorry for me. - I'm not feeling sorry for you!
- You're the one who said I'm not getting any younger and I need family. - Yeah, but ...
I'm not that old yet. ... So there's no need for you to support me.
The cancer is in the early stage ...
And tomorrow's surgery will remove it all.
In the first reconstruction surgery an expander will be implanted, so in six months I can get a breast implant.
Nothing will be different than it is now.
So ...
I want things to be the same between you and me too, Kazu-san.
I don't want the love between a husband and wife. It's too heavy.
Sorry I couldn't give you the answer you wanted.
But I'm happy I got the chance to be proposed to.
Get me some water.
OK.
Listen up, everyone.
Inchou's operation was a success.
It didn't metastasize to the lymph nodes, so recovery will be normal.
That's great news.
Inchou should be out of the hospital in two weeks, so let's all do our best until then.
Yes, ma'am!
- OK, suture up, please. - OK.
Uh-oh!
- Sorry! - It's alright. I'm fine.
- That's OK. This'll be fine. - Sorry.
- I'll bring the next patient. - OK.
Sanami Honma sama. This way please.
- It's your father. - So you're Shin-chan's son. It's nice to meet you. My name's Sanami.
- What did you come here for? - What are you talking about? This is a plastic surgery clinic, right?
- Thank you for all you've done for my son. Here are some tai-yaki. They're for everyone. - Oh, thank you.
- What did you come here for!? - Now, now. No reason to shout.
She's going to ... debut on a major label!
A couple years ago she released the enka "Lamp of Life" on an indie lablel ... but it didn't sell at all.
That's when I used up all my money.
But now ... out of the blue, they're giving her a chance. Totally out of the blue!
Debuting on a major label means I'll be on TV too, so I thought I'd like make my face a little smaller.
Can you give us a discount?
We don't have discounts at our clinic.
- Oh, come on now. Don't say that. - If you wanna do it on the cheap, do it somewhere else.
If my CD sells, I'll pay back Shin-chan. Then a little money will come back to you too. So give us a discount.
Get out!
- Sorry. - What's taking you? Get out!
- What's going on? - I'm sorry!
I'm sorry for my son shouting like that.
I am Minetaro Kishi's father. This is my ... uh ... whatchamacallit.
I've asked them to leave. Everything's fine.
- Nakao-san, could you excuse us? Mine sensei and I will take care of this. - Yes, ma'am.
Nice to meet you. My name is Ichii.
- I want my face smaller because I'm going to be on TV. - Then let's run a simulation. May we take a photo?
Yes.
- Go get it ready. - Yes, ma'am.
Doctor! Don't you think this young doctor is a little rude?
- I'm in the service industry too. This kind of attitude wouldn't fly. - Now, now, Sanami-chan.
Put on this hair band, please.
- Please pull your hair back. - I don't like showing my whole face.
- Don't complain. It's all to make you prettier. - I'm gonna shoot now.
- Shin-chan. - Huh?
I think maybe the woman your son likes is this doctor.
- I can't get a photo if you're looking to the side. - I knew it! My sixth sense is pretty sharp!
- Wh... what do you mean? - They're the perfect pair!
Your live-in boyfriend came by the bar and cried to us over this.
Could you please keep from speaking for a moment?
- Just relax your face, please. - OK.
4,307,250 yen!? Even half-price would be expensive!
- Since you are relatives of Mine sensei, we'll discount it by 10%. - You don't need to do that, sensei.
We couldn't even pay half this! What kind of price is this!? Get them to halve the price. We'll borrow the money for it then!
I'm sorry, but we cannot halve the price. Even the 10% discount is only for employees.
- That's highway robbery! - Alright, Ichii sensei. We'll go home and talk this over before we give you an answer.
- C'mon. Let's go. C'mon. - What? Why?
What!?
I really want to talk to you.
- I'm down in the park. - I'm working.
I sent Sanami home. ... It's just me.
Over here! Over here. Here! Here!
- Sorry to bother you during work. Here, this is for you. - What is it?
Here, just take this. Just drink this and then you can go. Come on over here and sit.
Uhm ... You see ... I'll talk real fast.
- I can't discount the price. - This isn't about that.
I was thinking, you know how Kurosaki-kun is really understanding. So if you find happiness, he'll be happy too.
- What's that supposed to mean? - You see, both Kurosaki-kun and me want you to find happiness, Minetaro!
That's none of your business. You're the one who took everything from me.
You're right. Absolutely right.
I know I'm in no position to say anything like this, but ...
Ichii sensei ... seems like a wonderful person.
She's sharp ... and really pretty.
She's older than you, but that doesn't matter.
Look, I don't know where you got that idea, but Ichii sensei's got a husband and son.
- Quit saying such foolishness! It's rude to Ichii sensei too! - That kind of thing doesn't matter when it comes to love!
You've only got one life to live.
Live life the way you want to.
It's my life, so butt out.
Your own mother ... abandoned you and me and left us. That was a terrible thing to do.
But in love ... between a man and woman ... that kind of thing just happens. It can't be helped.
It's inevitable. Nobody can change it.
I'm in no position to be preaching but ...
Get away from that restrictive way of thinking that things all have to be a certain way.
Break out of that shell.
Reality is in a place that completely transcends morals and common sense.
Are you saying that woman abandoning you and me, and what you did, was all inevitable? Is that what reality is?
That's right.
I hate to say it ...
But that's right.
It's my fault ... for raising you to be so obstinate and square.
That's why I'm so worried about you.
I'm so worried about you, I can't stand it!
If you love that doctor ... then love her without hesitation!
When you love a woman ... your life is 100 times more fulfilling, Minetaro!
- Ichii sensei is a married woman. - She may be married ... but she loves you too.
I'm sure she wants you to love her too.
Have you lost your mind?
That's all I wanted to tell you.
Sorry for bothering you ... during work.
Here.
- These are great! - Where did they get these?
- Oh, Hoshida sensei, these are grea... - Wow! Tai-yaki from a patient. How unusual!
This looks good.
They're from Mine sensei's father. His girlfriend is making her debut as an enka singer.
But he refused to operate on her, right? Why?
A patient is a patient. We should make them pretty if they want it. Ichii sensei can do it.
- I'm in charge of general surgery, Muramatsu sensei. - Oh, excuse me. Hoshida sensei can do it.
But since Inchou's been out, Ichii sensei and Mine sensei have taken care of everything.
- They've really been working well together in surgery lately. - Very well!
- See! It's just like I told you! - There sure isn't any way to know what will happen in life, is there? Good night.
Something's up with Hoshida sensei.
- Hey, you! You know what's up, don't you? - And I bet you know something about Ichii sensei and Mine sensei too!
I don't know a thing.
- You gather intelligence, but never spread rumors, right? - Exactly.
- Ao-chan. - Yes?
The guy that Mine sensei lives with, what's he like?
He works at Tokyo City Hall.
He and Mine sensei went to junior high and high school together. He's gay, but he's totally handsome!
- Gay? - It's a real shame too.
His facial features are so clean and pretty, and natural too. He's slim, and he's got great sense in clothes and interior decoration.
You mean ... Mine sensei is gay too?
No, I don't think so. It's more like he loves Mine sensei, but it's all one-way.
But is that possible ... even though they're living together?
It's hard to explain, but ... for a man and a woman it may be impossible, but it's possible for guys I guess.
What's wrong?
Come with me to visit Mine sensei's place sometime. I've made friends with Kurosaki-san.
That's alright. I was just wondering, that's all.
He doesn't really fit in at BSC, but I think he leads a pretty happy life.
It kinda ticks me off.
OK, bye.
That's right!
Oh, you!
I'm home.
- Welcome home. - Oh, Mutsumi-san, you've been coming home late recently, I didn't prepare any dinner for you.
I already ate.
- That was rather rude. - Oh, it's alright.
Mommy?
Are you still up?
Are you busy at work, Mommy?
Uh-huh.
- Sorry I'm getting home so late. - That's OK.
Ta-chan ...
- How would you like to live just with me? - What?
In another house.
I like this house.
I see.
I know ... you really love ... your daddy and grandma.
I love you too, Mommy.
Thank you.
Good night.
If you love that doctor, then love her without hesitation!
- Are you prepping all on your own? - Yeah.
- Why are you still here, Tomisaka-san? - Well, uh ... How about going for a drink?
Oh, that's right. "I come to work by bicycle." I'll go by myself then.
I'll go.
Let's go have a drink.
You don't wanna go home, do you, sensei?
Not especially.
So, what's up between you and Ichii sensei?
Everyone at BSC's saying it. There's something odd about Mine sensei and Ichii sensei lately. One person even says they saw you two hugging.
- Hugging!? I've never once hugged Ichii sensei. - So, you've slept together, haven't you?
- What are you talking about? - I don't care. An unusual couple is much more wonderful.
A regular couple is boring for everyone involved.
So I'm all for you and Ichii sensei getting together.
I hate to break it to you, but that hasn't happened.
Really?
Actually, Hoshida sensei and I have slept together, and we're thinking about getting married, but I'm still not sure.
- Whaaat? Hoshida sensei? - Yes.
I was thinking of expanding the company while Hoshida sensei worked at a clinic in Aoyama, and make money that way.
But after going with her I discovered she's not the woman I thought she was.
All she talks about are stupid things like choosing a wedding dress and real gems, or how many people to invite.
I thought she was more intelligent than that.
I could never let such a stupid person run a clinic. I can't stand it because she's going to ruin my plans for my life.
What is it you like about Hoshida sensei?
- What do I like ... ? I'll just get used to her. - If you feel like that, how can you expect it to go well?
- Huh? - It's cruel to Hoshida sensei to get married with that attitude. You don't even love her!
- You're much too serious-minded. - It's only natural! It's marriage!
If you're that serious, your life must be a real bore. Just live life the way you want.
What you're saying is all mixed up, Tomisaka-san.
You just said you couldn't stand to have your plans ruined, but now you're telling me to live life like I please.
- Isn't that crazy? - Like I said, your problem is that you think too seriously about everything.
But, you know, Ichii sensei's really pretty, isn't she?
- I should have chosen Ichii sensei instead of Hoshida sensei. - That wouldn't change anything!
I'm home.
- See you. - OK. Oh, Mineta!
Let me fix your tie.
- That's better. Do your best today. - I will.
- See you later. - Bye.
Good morning.
Morning.
I can't see.
I'm sorry.
You've got to use the hook better and hold it open so I can get a clear view!
Yes, ma'am.
Good evening.
- You can go home now, if you like. - Really?
You need to go home on time, sometimes. ... You've got someone waiting for you, right?
Sensei ...
- This patient wants a parallel double fold, so I should perform an epicanthal fold correction, right? - It's your patient, right? ... Make the decision yourself.
OK.
About that patient you asked about ...
She wants round eyes, right?
- Then you shouldn't do a epicanthal fold correction. - But will she get parallel double folds just from double-fold surgery?
I can't tell for sure until I see her, ... but it's probably alright.
Thanks.
I'm hungry.
I'll go get something.
I don't need it.
We've got pasta here.
- I'll make it. - No, I'll make it!
- I bet you think I can't cook, don't you? - No.
Sit down.
Red peppers!
I'll make aglio e olio.
- Oh, that's hot! - Are you alright?
I'm OK. I'm OK. Get back to work.
I'll add pepper too.
Oh no!
- Ow! - Are you OK!? - That's hot!
- Are you sure you're OK? - I'm fine! Leave me be!
I think I made too much.
It smells good.
Let's eat.
This is awful.
- Don't eat it. - Why?
Don't. It's terrible.
- I'll throw it away. - It's alright. It'd be a waste.
I said don't.
- I'm throwing it away. - I'm going to eat it.
- Don't force yourself. - I'm not forcing myself!
Stop it!
It's awful!
Are you trying to spite me?
It's terrible, isn't it?
C'mon! Be honest with me!
Why are you forcing yourself like that?
Answer me!
Because I love you.
Because I love you, sensei.
I've never seen anyone ...
Eat something this awful ...
So heartily.
Sorry.
You're also the first person ...
Who made me doubt things ...
I'd never doubted before.
Ever since you showed up ...
I started to think ...
"Am I satisfied with my life?"
I'd always adapted myself to what other's wanted.
But this is the first time ...
I've ever felt this way.
Even after living for 40 years.
Which would you prefer to be called: cute or pretty?
University student, age 19
I think I'm becoming more of an adult, so I'd rather be called pretty.
Part-time worker, age 21
I prefer cute. When I see someone that's cute, I think, "Wow!" and can't help looking at them.
University student, age 19
I'd rather be called cute. It's like they're talking about what's inside me more, so I'd prefer to be called cute.
University student, age 19
When you say pretty, it's like inside you're more complete too, so I want to be a pretty woman.
Housewife, age 31
I don't know if I should say it at this age, but I'd prefer to be called cute.
Unemployed, age 20
I look more adult-like, so I'd prefer to be called pretty.
Housewife, age 27
I want to be called pretty. I've always felt pretty was more admirable.
Housewife/Nurse, age 38
Cute. I myself don't think I'm exactly pretty.
Care worker, age 25
Pretty feels more adult-like. But I think I still want to be called cute.
University student, age 21
I think people only say pretty when they really think someone is pretty. So I'd prefer to be called pretty.
Junior high student, age 14
I want to be called cute. I really enjoy being called cute by my friends.
Housewife, age 35
Well, at this age, I'd prefer to be called pretty.
English instructor, age 47
I think I'd rather be called cute. I'd like to be called that by someone I love.
Nurse, age 28
I think I'd prefer to be called cute. But beautiful sounds more adult-like. I'd like to be called either one.
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