("The Cat Who Lived One Million Times")
One fine day,
the white cat...
stopped moving beside the cat.
The cat cried for the first time.
The day turned to dawn.
It became dark again.
The cat cried one million times.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye.
Ms. Nanako.
- Can you get off work now? - Yes.
I can leave after this.
I have something important to tell you.
Morishita Iyo has short bowel syndrome.
So it can trigger various kinds of complications.
Nakajima, what should we do if there's liver damage?
Well...
You're too slow.
Shindo.
When there's liver damage, we have to use Omega 3 acids.
What if there's bacterial translocation?
We have to use probiotics and teduglutide.
Shindo, do you want to try?
Being Morishita Iyo's attending physician.
Yes, I want to do it.
Why is Dr. Takayama always in favour of that guy lately?
Even I didn't know we can use teduglutide.
He's really incredible. It can't be helped if you don't know it.
It's about time for you to acknowledge Shindo.
He's been working really hard.
What's the matter?
Oh no.
He appeared.
A super handsome guy.
All right. That's great.
What kind of reaction is that?
Good morning.
Dr. Minato.
Starting today, I'll be your attending physician.
I'm counting on you.
You're going to be my attending physician?
Yes.
Then I have a favour to ask of you now.
Oh, Nana.
You're looking more and more mature.
Not at all. Please share this among yourselves.
Thank you.
You've really grown up.
Hashiguchi, do you want to hit on Nana?
What? Me?
No way.
Dr. Natsumi.
Nana, why are you here?
Proposal?
Both of us are kindergarten teachers.
We've been dating for a year already.
Yesterday, he told me that he wants to marry me.
- I see. - I'm so happy.
But I haven't told him about my condition yet.
I see.
Dr. Natsumi, I have a favour to ask.
How is it? Have you examined him?
Yes, his name is Takigawa Ryohei, 17 years old.
He's in Room 403 in Building B.
As expected of my attending physician. You're so efficient.
Why do you want to know his name?
I want to know more about the person I like. Isn't it normal?
Doctor, haven't you fallen in love before?
Yes. I love rice balls.
I'm not talking about that.
It's when you think about someone and your heart would beat so fast...
and be slightly in pain.
And you want to be with him forever.
Heart beating fast with slight pain.
This may be due to angina or pneumonia.
I have to treat it with nitroglycerin and antibiotics.
Okay, I got it.
Anyway, thank you.
You're welcome.
Please come in.
You said you want to break up.
Were you serious about it?
I've decided to save this hospital.
Since I'm going to take Pediatric Surgery away from you,
we can't be together anymore.
Have you told the Chief already?
Not yet.
But I plan to tell him today.
I've always understood your position.
I know you want to protect the hospital.
But it's different now.
I'll surely protect this hospital's...
pediatric surgery department... and our team.
Sorry for suddenly asking you out.
There's something I have to tell you.
I'm afraid I can't tell you clearly on my own.
So I asked Dr. Natsumi to do it.
Nanako was warded in the pediatric surgery ward...
when she was still 14 years old.
That's when we met.
Women have two ovaries.
We found a cyst in one of her ovaries.
Because the over 8cm ovarian cyst had torsion and was necrotic,
we removed one of her ovaries during surgery.
Because of this,
she might have a hard time getting pregnant.
But she still has the other ovary.
There should be no problem getting pregnant the natural way.
I'm sorry. I haven't been able to tell you.
So...
you can reconsider about our marriage.
What are you talking about?
My feelings for you won't change.
Thank you for telling me this.
Thank you too, Doctor.
It's fine.
Thank you.
Thank you, Ken.
What's the matter?
Why are you crying?
Please come in.
Excuse me.
President.
There's something I want to tell you.
You and your dad are so alike.
You have the same expression when there's something hard to say.
Chief.
That Nana is getting married, huh.
I think she found a really nice guy. I'm so happy too.
Was she a patient here before?
Yes. She's Dr. Seto's first patient as an attending physician.
Have you been seeing her for six years?
Yes. She comes for periodic check-ups after she got discharged.
But this is really great.
Some couples break up after hearing about the other's medical history.
The food is ready.
Okay.
What did Kentaro tell you when he proposed?
It's a secret. Thank you for the food.
Right after saying it's a secret? That was fast.
Stop asking me.
You're blushing.
Thank you for the food.
I'll just ask Kentaro next time.
Don't.
Nana.
Congrats on getting discharged.
(2012.11.22 - Kurata Nanako)
Dr. Seto, you need to go to the emergency room.
All right.
- Dr. Shindo, come with me. - Yes.
Also...
What's the matter?
The patient is Nana.
(Good Doctor: Episode 7)
Dr. Natsumi.
What about her vital signs?
Nana.
- Nana. - Coming through.
Nana.
What wrong with Nanako?
She suddenly had a fever.
There might be a problem with her brain.
We'll do a CT scan and MRI to determine the cause.
We can also ask a brain surgeon to handle her case.
There's no need.
You know her condition from the very start.
I hope you can handle her treatment. Please.
All right.
(Togo Memorial Hospital Reform Plan 2018 to 2022)
A hospital meant for the elderly.
President.
Is this really the only way?
I know you've decided after careful consideration,
but I hope you can reconsider.
Please.
Chief, please raise your head. Don't do this.
(Japan Central Cancer Treatment Center)
Did you also stay here before?
When I was in my last year in junior high.
Hey, do you like this sketchbook?
Not really. I just don't have much to do every day.
I saw it in the Play Room so I took it.
I really like this story.
Really?
But I think it's a sad story.
He already survived one million times.
But he wasn't able to survive again in the end.
He's here.
Let me introduce you.
This is my attending physician, Dr. Handsome.
My name is not Dr. Handsome.
My name is Shindo Minato.
I'm complimenting you.
Are you all right?
Yes. Sorry about that.
I'm really fine.
You're in the hospital?
I have to stay for a few days to do some examinations.
I also have to be on leave for a while at the kindergarten.
Don't worry about the kindergarten.
I'll go visit you tomorrow.
Okay. Thanks.
Bye.
Kurata Nanako. Left ovarian cyst. Left ovarian torsion.
The left ovarian torsion is necrotic, causing abdominal pain.
We've already performed a CT scan. We didn't find any brain disease.
Could it be meningitis?
We've already given her antibiotics. But her condition didn't improve.
Should we check her brain activity?
It's not a brain problem.
The blood test indicates a rise in C-reactive protein.
Both antinuclear and anti-TPO antibodies are positive.
Maybe her auto-immune response was triggered for some reason.
Then the antibodies attacked the brain...
and triggered encephalitis.
All right. Let's find out what triggered the auto-immune response.
Also check if there are infections...
or tumours in areas apart from the brain.
- Yes. - Dismiss.
That's great. He proposed to you.
How about you? Is there someone you like now?
Actually, yes.
But his name is the only thing I know.
I'm also afraid he won't like someone like me.
I was the same before.
I was sick.
I really wanted to fall in love, but I can only watch him.
Even so, someone can still like me.
So I'm sure you'll also find someone.
Thank you.
That's great.
Nana, we'll be doing an examination. Please get ready.
Okay.
- See you later. - Okay.
Sorry to ask you here during working hours.
It's about Chief Shiga.
I think he's been getting consultations...
at the Japan Central Cancer Treatment Center.
I believe you should know this.
It's so rare for you to come to me during work hours.
When did you start...
going to the Japan Central Cancer Treatment Center?
I've already felt some discomfort a long time ago.
But I only went for an examination recently.
What is the exam result?
It's not a big problem.
Why didn't you tell me?
I don't want to burden anyone.
I don't think it's a burden.
Please tell me everything.
I hope I can be of help.
Thank you.
Now,
can you please do me a favour?
Of course.
If this department is eliminated...
and I'm also gone,
please help me...
take care of Minato.
I'm counting on you.
Please let me listen to the sound of your abdomen.
(To Dr. Natsumi. From Nanako.)
What's the matter?
Take a look at this.
The cerebrospinal fluid exam results indicate a slight increase in brain cell count.
Negative for virus.
Is it anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis?
What's going on?
It's a teratoma.
She has a teratoma somewhere in her body.
That's why antibodies were produced to attack the brain.
The areas where it's possible to have a teratoma are...
Mediastinum, retroperitoneum, ovary.
Case studies indicate that the most common is ovarian teratoma.
So it's most probably ovarian teratoma.
All right. We found the reason.
Inform the patient quickly...
and confirm the location of the lesion.
Seto.
Yes.
- A teratoma? - Yes.
You have a teratoma somewhere in your body that causes headaches.
Somewhere in her body. Where is it?
It can be in the mediastinum, retroperitoneum,
and the ovary.
The ovary.
If it's in the ovary, what should we do?
It depends if it's malignant or benign.
If it's benign, we just have to remove the tumour.
If it's malignant,
then we have to remove the ovary.
Can't we find out...
if it's benign or malignant before the surgery?
This time, the situation cannot be confirmed...
through image diagnosis or blood test.
So we can only remove a portion of the tumour...
and send it to pathology before we can confirm it.
So I might not be able to conceive?
- It's not certain yet. - This is too much.
Didn't you say there wouldn't be a problem...
if the other ovary is there?
I didn't do anything wrong.
- This is too much. - It will be fine.
It will be fine.
Didn't you hear the doctor?
She said it's not certain yet.
Why exactly is this happening?
That child just found someone...
who makes her happy.
She told me before...
that it won't be easy for her to get pregnant.
She feels sorry towards her partner.
That's why...
she said she wouldn't get married.
But she really likes children.
She must want to have...
a child more than anyone.
Why is it happening now?
When I think...
about her meeting someone...
as good as Kentaro,
I can't help but think why is this happening?
Why is she always the one suffering?
The results indicate...
ovarian teratoma.
I see.
Prepare for surgery.
If it's malignant,
is removing the ovary our only way? Is there nothing else we can do?
If we leave a small part, there's a possibility of recurrence.
But that patient only has one ovary left.
I know that too!
Sorry.
I'll talk to the patient.
(To Dr. Natsumi. From Nanako.)
(Thank you for taking care of me.) (It was my first time being warded...)
("The Cat Who Lived One Million Times")
Should I be like this tiger cat...
who survived one million times...
just so I can meet that person destined for me?
Of course, not.
Look. It only took this white cat one time...
to meet this tiger cat and be together with him.
That's right.
Will it also take me just one time...
to meet him?
I'm sure you will.
(Thank you for taking care of me.)
(To Dr. Natsumi. From Nanako.)
(OB Gynecology)
(Ovarian Teratoma Case Studies.) (Immature teratoma, malignant teratoma.)
What are you doing?
(Reproductive treatment methods. For a new life.)
Dr. Seto, you came just in time.
He said he wants to talk to you.
In reforming this hospital into one for the elderly,
we need to talk about adding more elevators.
Yes.
Vice Chief, can I have a moment?
I know the operating situation of this hospital is very grim,
but you can't eliminate Pediatric Surgery because of that.
Such a decision would be too haughty.
Our pediatric surgery department is indispensable.
Please don't kill the future of children.
Please reconsider it.
Please.
Let's go.
All right.
What's wrong with Nanako?
We're currently performing a detailed examination.
A few days ago,
you told me...
that it would be hard for Nanako to conceive.
Honestly, I was very shocked.
I couldn't say it in front of Nanako.
But I really want to have children.
I'm not sure what to do anymore.
I don't think it's right for me to see Nanako in this condition.
Iyo.
Just because she's sick,
she can't love anyone?
Even if you love someone,
will you just be creating pain for yourself?
Nana, can we talk?
The exam results...
indicate that it's ovarian teratoma.
Your condition is very serious.
If we don't handle this,
every attack you get...
will damage the brain.
It might endanger your life.
So...
we have to perform surgery, right?
Dr. Natsumi, I'm sorry about what happened yesterday.
Pardon?
I was willful and I said many nasty things.
It's fine.
Can I ask you another favour?
(Thank you for taking care of me.)
(From the one who supports you forever, Kurata Nanako)
We can cure Nanako.
This is something to be happy about.
But why do you look so sad?
It's not enough to just cure her.
That's not the end of it.
Why does such a kind child...
("The Cat Who Lived One Million Times")
...need to experience something like this?
Nana.
Nana! Hey!
Are you all right? Hey!
- Nana! - Nanako!
- Hey, Nana! - Nanako!
- Nana!
Are you all right?
- What's the situation? - She's having a seizure.
- Diazepam. - Yes.
- Are you all right? - Prepare to intubate.
Hey. You two, please go out.
Please.
Please go out.
Please save her! Please!
Nanako!
Nana!
We found a teratoma in her ovary.
Nanako might not be able to have a child anymore.
She asked me to tell you...
about her condition.
And...
she said that she can't make you happy.
She knows...
that you're very kind.
So you won't initiate the break up.
So...
she wants me to say goodbye to you on her behalf.
Minato, what's the matter?
I don't understand.
What is it?
She wants to be together with him forever,
yet she's saying goodbye.
They both love each other.
Why must they break up?
Minato.
That's love.
The other person's happiness is much more important...
than your own happiness.
Even if you're far apart and can't see each other anymore,
the love you have for each other would never fade.
But because of this love, everyone is in pain.
Seeing them in pain, I really want to cure them.
Minato.
Sometimes, even doctors can't cure them.
(New Clinical Oncology)
(Giraffe)
("The Cat Who Lived One Million Times" by Sano Yoko)
We'll perform Kurata Nanako's surgery at 1pm today.
If it's benign, we'll just remove the tumour...
and preserve the healthy parts of the ovary.
But if it's malignant...
...we have to remove the entire ovary.
Ma'am, please wait here.
Nana.
You can do it.
- Please. - We'll take it from here.
(Operating Room)
("The Cat Who Lived One Million Times")
We're going to remove the right ovarian teratoma.
And perform pathology.
Let's begin.
Scalpel.
- Tweezers and gauze, please. - Yes.
Extraction completed.
- Send to pathology immediately. - Yes.
- Please. - Yes.
("The Cat Who Lived One Million Times")
This is Operating Room No. 1. Please wait.
It's from Pathology.
I'm Seto.
The exam results are out.
("The Cat Who Lived One Million Times")
The tumour...
is malignant.
All right.
Thank you.
We'll remove the entire ovary.
Yes.
- Tweezers. - Yes.
- Pean. - Yes.
The surgery was successful.
How was it?
It's malignant.
We have removed the entire ovary.
I see.
He stayed beside you...
since before the operation started until now.
Ken.
Last night,
Dr. Shindo...
came to the kindergarten.
Nanako will undergo surgery tomorrow at 1pm.
But doctors can't cure her.
Nanako will not get well.
The only one who can cure Nanako...
He said it's only me.
I'm sorry.
Actually,
I hesitated before...
if I should marry you or not.
But actually, the person who's suffering the most is you.
Dr. Natsumi already told me.
You said...
you can't make me happy.
But I think I'm the one...
who should say that.
I don't know if you'll be happy...
if you choose to be with me.
But...
But there's one thing that I can promise you.
That is, I'll surely be very happy if you're with me.
So, please.
Marry me.
Do you really...
want to marry me?
I just want you.
I want you...
to treat me as the tiger cat.
I brought this from the kindergarten.
It's very important to you, right?
("The Cat Who Lived One Million Times")
Will it also take me just one time...
to meet him?
I'm sure you will.
(Hope you can meet the one and only tiger cat.)
(Present for Nana. From Natsumi. Year 2012, November 22)
Thank you.
I'm happy for Nana.
Kentaro is an outstanding doctor.
In this story,
the main character met its one and only love.
- Isn't that nice? - Yes.
In order to meet the white cat,
the tiger cat lived one million times.
The average life span of pet cats is 15 years.
In 15 years, he lived one million times.
I got it.
Okay.
I guess I'll try my best too.
All right. Thank you.
OB Gynecology just called.
They said Nana's eggs have already been frozen.
That's great.
Then she has a chance to have children.
What's going on?
During surgery,
we discovered the follicles that were about to ovulate.
Please wait. There are ovarian follicles here.
Ovarian follicles?
If we collect the eggs from the follicles, we can preserve them.
Contact Nana's mom and OB Gynecology now.
- Yes. - Give me a dish.
Yes.
That way, they might be able to perform in vitro fertilization.
You discovered the follicles when you were extracting the ovary.
Good thing Dr. Shindo noticed it. Thank you.
This is all thanks to Dr. Nakajima.
What?
Dr. Nakajima was studying about reproductive medicine before.
After that, I also read the book that Dr. Nakajima was reading.
It mentioned a case study...
about cryopreservation of eggs in patients with malignant tumours.
That's why I could notice it during surgery.
Dr. Nakajima.
Thank you.
No, I didn't do anything.
- Like this. - Your fist.
Is he embarrassed? Look at his face.
If this department is eliminated and I'm also gone,
please help me...
take care of Minato.
You're smiling so brightly.
It's my treat today.
Aside from rice balls, feel free to eat other things.
What's the matter?
It's strange.
I love rice balls.
But my heart won't beat fast when I see it.
Of course it won't.
Have you ever felt your heart beat so fast?
Well, of course.
Did you feel uncomfortable?
I did that time.
If you feel miserable, then let me heal you.
- What? - I'll surely, surely cure you.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Please enjoy.
Thank you.
It's really delicious.
Does my son have cancer?
Do you know how much the people around you...
are suffering because of you?
Please wake up.
He's like a cactus with thorns all over him.
He's in his rebellious stage.
Does my brother hate me?
What's going on?
I know deep in my heart that this is wrong.
We can only do one thing.
And that is to treat and save people.
He's in critical condition. Please perform surgery for Haruto.