"Okayama"
"Within all people's hearts there lives a demon called Love"
"March, 2003"
Excuse me.
"Towa Medical University"
Excuse me.
"School of Medicine"
"New Mail Masa-niichan"
"You did it!" (Her exam number was 691)
"Incoming call Masa-niichan"
Yes?
You did it, Naoko.
Hello?
Did you hear me?
Yeah.
I heard.
I was so nervous at the time of the announcement.
Yeah.
Hurry and come out here. You need to get used to being in Tokyo.
Yeah.
I'll take you to Disneyland or anywhere else to celebrate.
Yeah.
I'll look around for a nearby apartment for you.
Congratulations, Naoko.
So long.
"I can go and be with Masa-niichan."
"At last."
"Ushimado-ga-saki"
"I wonder if Masa-niichan's back yet?"
"He'll be here soon. Happy, aren't you?"
"Masa-niichan and I aren't true brother and sister."
"Yo, Masato. Welcome home."
"Masa-niichan, welcome home!"
"He's my father's much younger brother."
"Try touching it."
"Whaa! Incredible!"
"Say, what are you doing?"
"But to me..."
"...he was my incredibly handsome Masa-niichan..."
"...who would come out from Tokyo to Ushimado during the summer holidays."
"Until that rainy day..."
When on earth are you going to bring me some useful experimental data?
Because your first forecast was overly optimistic, I can't use the data that came out of it.
There's no surplus in our research funds for you to be playing around.
Enough already. Please be careful next time.
I'm very sorry!
Harada-kun. Did you stay here last night?
Yes.
Was it to organize your data for next week's academic meeting?
No.
I was examining the ascites of that patient with the unknown cancer.
Which surgeon asked you to do that?
Ikezawa-sensei.
Isn't your priority right now to put together mistake-free data on that new cancer gene?
Changing your order of priority based upon your personal feelings isn't like you.
There's a possibility the patient's disease could be fatal...
...if it progresses due to a delay in a diagnosis.
I will put together the data for the academic meeting during the day...
...so be at ease.
Just what I expect of you, Harada-kun.
Rather than rebut me, you show spirit and deference.
Oi!
That's the sort of spirit I want from all you, too.
He's burning with jealousy over that Ikezawa.
That's not possible.
Seems it's Ikezawa's hobby to make Professor Kirishima's subordinates conduct his examinations.
Not really.
It's not a problem for me to perform an exam.
Strong, aren't you?
Are you in love with Ikezawa?
Oh, Ikezawa. Didn't you bump into Professor Kirishima in the hallway?
Nope.
You're so lucky, man.
Eh? What's that about?
Here are the cancer cells I extracted from Tsuchiya-san's ascites...
...but the effects of the new cancer drug released last month were of the expected type.
That's great.
I'll inquire into it today.
And...
Signs of the cancer's breeding nest probably point to the stomach.
It'd be best to examine the stomach right away.
Roger.
Thanks.
"Books"
- Good afternoon. - Welcome.
You'll be living alone in Tokyo, huh?
"Morimoto" You aren't even able to make any dishes at all on your own.
Even so, she managed to get through those tough exam studies. She can do anything.
That's true, but...
Besides, since Masato's in Tokyo, too, Masato'll take care of her, so don't worry.
That's true.
Masato-san is gentle.
And excellent. He's a Senpai at Towa Medical University.
I'll suggest that Masato take care of her at his Towa apartment.
- Don't do that. - Why?
If her apartment rents were to rise we'd be thankful for that, right?
You're so slow.
Masato-san's 27 already, isn't he?
He's sure to have a lover there, isn't he?
- You mean like, co-habitation? - You never know.
Thing is, if Naoko were there, she'd be a bother to him in all sorts of ways.
- Really? - Yeah.
I'd watch over him so he doesn't get caught by some strange woman.
Masato-san's not the type to be derailed by a woman.
I'm sure his girlfriend would be a well-bred person of fine character.
"Lover."
"'Inbox' 1 New Message."
From: Ikezawa Masato, Subject: How about this? Congratulations on passing! I said I'd send you some candidates for your new home in Tokyo right away, didn't I?"
"It's prohibited by law for an uncle and niece to get married."
"I've known that since ages ago."
"But..."
"To live at Masa-niichan's side..."
"That's what I had decided..."
"...on that day."
Heiwa Fansubs Presents: "Mitsu no Ajii"
Episode 1: "I won't hand you over to anyone... Catching up with my First Love, who left me for Tokyo and has a beautiful fiancée."
Umm...
That's the best.
Because they're delicate...
...a surgeon's fingers are skilled at many things.
Yeah.
LOTS of skills.
An OA's work equipment and OL's neck-shoulder-arm syndrome are covered by worker's comp...
...but a doctor isn't protected at all.
It's about time we got married.
Eh?!
Marriage?
Yeah.
Not yet.
Masato, wouldn't that be inconvenient for you?
No...
...it wouldn't be inconvenient.
We've been seeing each other for over 5 years now.
Umm...
In a little while longer I should see some good results from my cancer gene research.
Moreover, the number of cases I'll receive next year will increase.
I'm still far too busy right now.
You say you'll be busy...
...but we'll be busy our entire lives.
Enough...
Then...
...staying just like this our entire lives'll be fine.
That massage was so good it's made me sleepy.
"20th Anniversary! Tokyo Disneyland - Strategy Guide"
"To Tokyo"
"1 Month Later"
"2003, April"
"Towa Medical University"
"Heisei 15 (2003) Towa Medical University Entrance Ceremony"
1 umbrella for 400 yen!
If you bought one at a convenience store, it'd cost you 600 yen.
1 umbrella, please.
Yes. Thank you very much!
These things are 600 yen at convenience stores?
If you're gonna complain, you don't have to buy one.
I'm not complaining.
That'll be 400 yen.
Yes.
Thank you very much!
- Me, too. - Yes!
Last one, 400 yen.
Yes.
"C-Group, Norisugi Yasushi" Ah. You're in C-Group, right?
"C-Group, Rai Yoka" I'm Rai.
Nice to meet you.
Hey.
If convenience stores sell these for 600 yen, aren't you losing money selling them at 400 yen?
I never said I bought them at a convenience store.
They're 350 yen at the co-op.
So I make a 50 yen profit off of each one.
You know what you're doing, don't you?
Yes, I know what I'm doing.
"C-Group Morimoto Naoko"
It's okay for you to use this. It's a long ways to Building 3, after all.
No thanks.
Let's have the 3 of us go together!
Yeah.
No thanks.
What a bad feeling...
Then, shall we go together, Rai-Rai?
I'm Rai!
You're more like a cute panda. So, Rai-Rai.
"Towa Medical University Main Map Guide" Building 3, huh...
"3 Years Before"
"August, 2000"
"Ala?"
"Have you gotten taller again?"
"You said the same thing last year."
"Because you keep getting taller every year."
"Aren't you even going to grow past me before long?"
"Sorry to disappoint you. I'm not growing taller at all."
"Really?"
"Give me a break already."
"It's okay. It's what I thought, after all."
"Ah."
"Adolescents are so hard to please."
"And after I rushed all the way over here to meet you."
"Thank you."
"Look."
"I don't think I'll be coming out to Ushimado as of next year."
"Why not?"
"Starting next year, I'll be a trainee doctor."
"I won't be able to take time off for a summer break."
"Ehh..."
"But..."
"...you'll become a doctor, right? Eventually."
"Once I've passed the national exams."
"Will you fail?"
"I might."
"Masa-niichan. If you fail, would you come back to Ushimado for summer break?"
"Don't say such ominous things."
"Listen."
"When their situation changes, one after another..."
"...people change as well."
"That's what they call, 'Being alive.'"
"Will Masa-niichan change?"
"I wouldn't like that."
"I'll become a doctor."
"Eh?"
"I'll go to the same University you do and become a doctor like you."
"If Masa-niichan can't come to Ushimado..."
"...then I'll go to Tokyo."
"As soon as I thought that..."
"...Masa-niichan..."
"...wasn't my Oniichan any longer."
"2003, April"
"To: Masa-niichan The Entrance Ceremonies just finished."
6 liters of oxygen. Put an IV line in him.
Yes.
Starting tomorrow, you'll have orientation on your lessons and initial training.
This will be all for today. Good work.
Thank you for your hard work.
"No new mail"
Excuse me.
We're having an informal gathering of everyone in C-Group after this...
...so would you like to come too, Morimoto-san?
Ah. I...
If you don't want alcohol, drinking juice is fine.
I won't be participating.
Ah. Is that right.
Then, the 5 of us'll go.
"Contacting the Center"
"No new mail"
"20th Anniversary! Tokyo Disneyland - Strategy Guide"
Tokyo's cold, isn't it?
How boring...
It's a problem if you say your Entrance Ceremony day is boring.
Because it's been 10 days already since I came to Tokyo...
...and I haven't seen Masa-niichan even once.
Doctors are busy people.
Maybe he's down sick.
He's just doing his job at the hospital.
Naoko, you'll become a doctor as busy as he is, won't you?
That's right. I've hung a notebook of recipes for you up here.
"Recipe Notebook"
I've cooked about 4 rounds of rice for your meals.
I'm putting each glass into the freezer.
Use these up. Okay?
"Incoming call Masa-niichan"
Yes?
Naoko?
Sorry for not sending you an e-mail.
That's okay. I've been busy with orientation myself, after all.
Is it okay for me to come over right now?
I'm in the neighborhood.
I'll be waiting.
Yeah. Then, I'll be there right away.
Yeah.
- Masa-niichan said he's coming. - Yeah.
He said he'd take me to Disneyland!
What are you making a mess over?
This'll do.
Ah, oh no.
- Coming! - No way!
Ah, I'll get that.
You're quick...
Yo.
From my same class, Harada Aya-san.
Good evening.
I'm sorry for bothering you so suddenly like this.
My niece, Naoko.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Harada.
Hello.
Masato-san, come in.
Excuse us.
Sis.
This is Harada Aya-san who is in the same year of Med school.
She's my older brother's wife and Naoko's mother.
I'm Harada.
Pardon me for my sudden intrusion.
Welcome. Thank you for coming.
I heard that Naoko-san loves Roll Cakes.
Here you are.
Thank you very much.
Come in, Masato-san.
"She smells nice."
Please excuse me.
Come in. What are you standing for?
Masato-san, thank you very much for all you've done.
You've found a wonderful apartment so close to the University for her.
You're too reserved, Sis.
Let's eat those Roll Cakes.
Since you went to all the trouble of bringing it, shall we do that?
Ala? The cake's already been cut into pieces.
How like Tokyo.
Then, let's serve them.
Harada-san, you're so beautiful.
You don't seem at all like a doctor.
She's exceptionally skilled.
Since I thought she'd give better advice to Naoko than I could, I wanted to introduce her early.
Masato-san, once he enters the operating room for a surgery...
...often doesn't come out again for many hours...
...but since I'm in the Pathology Department...
...if anything comes up, feel free to contact me at any time.
Thank you. Please take care of her.
Here you go.
What is it? Say something.
Pleased to meet you.
What a pain.
She's so shy.
It's okay.
I'm not able to trust an overly friendly person.
Itadakimasu.
- Itadakimasu. - Itadakimasu for me, too.
Ala?
Aren't you eating?
I just had dinner a little while ago.
She's been moping around all day today.
I'll have it later.
You and Naoko-san have different family names?
I told you, didn't I?
When I was a child, I was adopted by relatives in Yokohama.
You did?
It's true.
She's so busy she forgets everything right away.
Naoko.
Is Harada-san Masato-san's sweetheart?
Yes.
You said it right off the bat!
We haven't set a firm date for our marriage and I thought I should report it to my brother...
...but we've both been so busy.
So that's it!
Well then, congratulations.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
Still, if you don't get married quickly after deciding it, you might end up not getting married.
That's right.
Marriage has its own force.
Besides, if you had a baby, that'd be a problem.
That won't happen.
Because we're both doctors, after all.
Ah, I'm sorry about that.
Ah, that's right.
You wanted to go to Disneyland, right?
"Play guide"
"Tokyo Disneyland" Sorry.
I forgot.
No, that's okay. I can go by myself.
Should the two of us go along with you?
Ah, we'd just be old ladies in the way, right?
Harada-san...
...you're in Pathology?
Yes.
Why did you choose Pathology?
I'm poor when it comes to dealing with patients.
Her research is in skin.
Why are you so poor with patients?
Research is rational.
However, dealing with patients is highly irrational, isn't it?
Research is an important part of medicine, too.
"He's sticking up for her."
She's held the record of number 1 for the last 6 years now.
When she was in graduate school, her thesis was written up in "Nature"...
...and so Aya's a legendary genius.
"Aya?"
Ehh...
Because she's such a prodigy, everyone in the hospital is baffled...
...as to why she's been going out with me all this time.
But, back during our 3rd year at the University, he told me he wanted to go out with me.
I had thought he was nice ever since I entered the University.
You went and said it.
"Then, even at that time..."
"...Masa-niichan was already going out with her."
She hasn't made any friends here that she boasts about yet...
...so please watch over her.
Please allow me to guide her.
See you again.
Farewell.
Please excuse us.
Sorry she was so unsociable.
It's because she's from the countryside.
A simple girl like her...
...with an honest upbringing, should make a fine doctor.
Yeah.
I hope that's so.
I'm her only relative in Tokyo, so I'm responsible for her.
No one can take responsibility for someone else's life.
That's not what I meant. Look.
It's a question of feelings.
Aya-san's perfume smelled so nice.
Did it?
That's what I thought. That Masato-san had found himself a nice sweetheart.
But she...
I got the feeling she's not devoted to Masa-niichan.
That's okay. Masato-san seems quite pleased with her.
Ah, I should phone your father.
- I'm going to the convenience store. - Eh?!
Ah, Dear?
Wait. It's already late, so be careful!
What's the matter?
I think I'll go home for today.
Eh?
I'm rather tired.
Then I'll see you off.
That's okay.
Masato, hurry and get some sleep.
You have that Magen operation first thing in the morning, don't you?
Yeah.
So long.
"Deodorant DX"
Thank you very much.
There's still training ahead for you; it's the same for the other classes.
This concludes the practical portion of your anatomy training.
"Nursing Training Anatomy Training Histology Training"
You will be visiting the affiliated hospital this afternoon.
Each Group will follow the department tours as defined in your printout.
Please gather in front of the affiliated hospital's front entrance at 13:00.
Your answer!
Yes.
If you understand, then give an answer.
Yes.
Let's go get something to eat.
I'm fine. I have a bento.
It's okay if you bring it.
Why are you such a stiff?
I'm not really a stiff.
Then come with us.
Oh!
Did you make this?
My mother did.
Since I made it myself, this is how my bento is.
Um, if it's okay with you, please eat my side dishes.
Are you sure?
Itadakimasu!
It's not so bad eating together, is it?
Itadakimasu.
Oh! That looks good!
Ah. Rai-Rai, didn't you say your grandfather is buried near Tiananmen Square?
- Eh?! - Eh?
My grandfather was a prominent official in China.
But my life's got nothing to do with my grandfather's.
If it was related, you wouldn't have a bento like that one.
Can I join you?
- Ah, sure. - Go ahead.
I'm the 5th year ronin, Minoya. (student preparing for the following year's entrance exam)
I'm a 1st year ronin, myself.
Being a ronin has no meaning over the course of a long life.
You have a loud voice.
Am I noisy?
If I'm not being noisy, then please don't complain.
I wasn't complaining. I was just saying what I thought.
You don't make meaningful conversations, do you?
Now, now, now. Eat up. Right?
Morimoto-san?
I'm sorry about last night. I did disturb you so suddenly.
Thank you for the Roll Cakes. They were delicious.
You have orientation at the hospital today, don't you?
Yes.
From here I'll be at Masa-niichan's Surgery Department...
...and then after that the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department.
Wouldn't it be better to call him "Ikezawa-sensei" rather than "Oniichan" while on campus?
Yes.
I'm sorry.
Well then, do your best.
"Conference Room"
Today's operation is on a 63 year old male.
For an S-shaped colon cancer like his...
...we will be performing a laparoscopic re-section surgery of the S-shape colon.
Does anyone here know what a laparoscopic surgery is?
With laparoscopic surgery, we don't make a large incision into the abdomen...
...but instead make small incisions and feed camera equipment through those while watching on a screen.
In 2002...
I think that during your careers, you'll be performing many laparoscopic surgeries.
Steady advances are being made in medicine.
Don't forget to resolve yourselves to study until you die.
That's all.
"2nd Operating Room"
Ikezawa-kun, take my place.
Yes.
To your left.
Yes.
Apply a steady counter-traction to the left side.
Yes.
You're not in sync. Use both hands well.
Too strong! You'll break blood vessels that way, won't you?
That's enough. Stand aside.
With this enlargement, you can keep an eye on even the finest blood vessels.
You have to carefully peel aside...
...each and every blood vessel and seal them.
With that anesthesia around, I don't know about making us trainees stand.
That Professor's a narcissist, isn't he?
That's my father.
Eh?
Your father is super-wonderful, isn't he?
Mmm.
This is the first time I've seen one of my father's operations, too.
That was pretty primitive the way he made that switch, though.
Everyone's bad at first. Can't be helped.
"Delivery Room"
Still a ways to go yet.
Hang on. Yes, breathe.
It'll be coming out soon. Please do your best.
Hang in there.
Yes, you can do it.
There. The head has come out.
Breathe deeply. Relax.
You'll see your baby before long.
Relax.
There, it's born.
"It's not crying..."
Needs treatment.
Don't worry.
It'll be okay. Right?
The baby'll be crying right away.
You have a healthy baby girl.
Well then, let's have you meet your mother.
Here. This is your mother. You did great.
So cute.
Say, over here.
Thank you.
What's wrong with her?
Childbirth is a moving experience for everyone...
...and this is her first time as a freshman.
Thank you.
You should get back. There's still the placental discharge to come.
Yes.
"I'll take you to Disneyland or anywhere else to celebrate. Congratulations, Naoko."
"Is Harada-san Masato-san's sweetheart?"
"Yes."
"Aya's a legendary genius."
Koibito-tachi, ne, masskasama ni ochite desire Lovers, see, fall headlong into desire
Honoo no youni moeru desire Like a flame, they burn with desire
Great, and full of gusto!
Koi mo dance, dance, dance, dance hodo Love dance, dance, dance, dances, too
Muchau ni narenai nande ne You end up in ecstasy, right?
Right on!
Sabishii So lonely
"Sending e-mail"
"E-mail complete"
"From: Ikezawa Masato Not done yet?"
"To: Ikezawa Masato Not yet... sorry."
"Sending e-mail"
I can't believe there's this many people around this late.
It's Tokyo, after all.
Tokyo trains look as long as the Bullet Trains.
I was surprised by that the first time myself.
Kuriyama-kun, where are you from?
Ibusuki.
Where's that?
In Kagoshima prefecture.
Ah. You laugh heartily, don't you?
This is the first time I've seen you laugh so heartily.
Not that long ago you were so stiff you'd break.
Since we'll all be together for the next 6 years, let's get along with one another.
Let's help each other out.
This way.
Yes?
I was wondering what you're doing.
I'm fine.
If anything happens, be sure and discuss it quickly with Masato-san or that Aya-san person.
Leave me alone!
What are you so angry about?
That person isn't nice.
To either patients or Masa-niichan.
It'd be impossible to rely on a person like her, wouldn't it?
She's the worst.
Anyhow, leave me alone already.
Ryo.
Mom! It hurts!
It hurts! Mom!
Someone!
Someone help me! Someone... help me!
Help me...
- Give us a hand. Call 119. - Yes.
My son!
An ambulance will be here right away.
Please... please calm down.
- Excuse me, please give us a hand. - Sure.
Ma'am, it'll be okay.
Let's save your boy together.
"This has just come in."
"A portion of the Tokyo Fire-Defense Agency's 119 emergency number system..."
"...has suffered a defect, creating a difficult situation."
That's an understatement.
"The cause is being fully investigated."
"In the event of an emergency, Tokyo's Fire-Defense Agency is asking that you dial 110 instead."
You can't make contact? What do you mean?
I don't know why, but I just can't make contact.
Then we'll take them to the hospital in your car.
Yes.
- Just one more left. - Let's do it.
One, two...
Hurry and take him to the hospital!
What are you doing?
I'm a doctor.
I'll call for a surgeon right away, so please be at ease.
And, do you have any towels and a stick?
Sticks? She wants a stick?
- Hurry and find one. - Yes!
Hello, it's me.
Please come to the front of 2nd Elementary right away.
A child is in a state of shock due to bleeding from the artery in his left leg.
I'll contact 110.
Wouldn't it be better to take him to the hospital by taxi and then stop the bleeding?
Stopping the bleeding comes first. If you don't check the bleeding, it'll be fatal.
Ma'am. Please speak to the boy. Gently, okay?
Ryo, hang in there.
Why hasn't the ambulance come!
We first have to close the wound and stop the bleeding.
Aya.
Masato.
Is he okay?
What are his vital signs?
Even though I've stopped the bleeding to his lower leg, his pulse is still weak.
Is he bleeding from somewhere else?
This Sensei is a surgeon that I trust.
He'll take the appropriate actions.
The ambulance will be here before long.
You can save him, right?
He can be saved, right?
Don't worry.
We'll save him together.
"I'm poor when it comes to dealing with patients."
His spleen may have burst.
This is bad.
Aya. Give him heart massage.
- Ma'am, please wait over here. - Yes.
- Please don't move from here. - Yes.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6...
Do your best, boy. You can do it.
You can do it, boy.
- Do your best. - Hang in there.
3, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Ryo-kun, hang in there.
He has an injury to the artery in his lower leg as well as hemorrhagic shock from a burst spleen.
He urgently needs an operation.
Ma'am.
I'm sure he'll be fine.
Thank you very much.
I've contacted the hospital.
The ER is on stand-by. If you would please.
The IV is complete. Please take him away.
Roger. Thank you for your hard work.
You did great, Aya.
I couldn't have done it on my own.
It's all thanks to you, Masato.
Don't look that way.
It's not like you, Aya.
What's the matter?
What is she doing there?
She's watching.
Eh?
She wanted to watch...
...me fail.
"Not my true brother"
"She wanted to watch me fail"
"It's about time we got married"
"She sees through me"
"Masato wants to marry me"
"Always at Naoko's side"