They were memories of her days before she met me
that she told me about.
For example, the size of the setting sun she saw when she was 4.
That she used to be an introvert
and spent all her time reading books when she was in grade school.
That her first love was her senpai on the soccer team
in her second year of junior high.
That she got hooked on camping when
she joined the outdoor club in junior college.
She said it made her feel alive.
And I was there when she started working.
The Suzu before that, and the Suzu after that,
everything about her was endearing to me.
Yes, everything about her...
Suzu! Suzu!
Suzu-san!
Katsuragi-san!
Get a CT of her head immediately.
In the meantime, get ready for CHDF.
We'll get her going on it as soon as she gets back.
Excuse me, we'd like to get an urgent CT
on a patient in the ward.
Get ready to draw blood.
Suzu. Suzu...
Suzu-san's condition has worsened and
she's in a semicomatose state.
By switching her over to CHDF
we managed to maintain her circulatory functions, but
the fact remains that she's in a precarious condition.
Consciousness...
Will she regain consciousness?
It's not improbable, but
it's unlikely.
I see.
It's my fault.
It's because I tried to help her change hospitals.
- That has nothing to do with her condition. - But...
You did what you thought was best for the patient, right?
Then as a doctor, don't look back yet.
Sawamura Sensei. How's Suzu-san...
She's alright, isn't she?
It's time to meet the patient and family.
Konno Sensei can't work so we'll have to split the work amongst us.
Let's get moving.
She can sure switch over fast.
You think so?
I don't think so.
Thank you.
Sawamura Sensei.
This is not the time to be crying yet.
I'm sorry...
5 more minutes.
This is fine here.
- Just to the main entrance. - I want you to stay with her.
By the way, you were saying Suzu talked?
Yes.
What did she say?
She said bed hair.
She looked at my head and said bed hair.
Is that right.
She must've been happy that she was able to be with you.
That she was able to live a normal life that she so longed for with you.
Thank you, Yuta-kun.
Father...
It may be for just a little while, but
please take care of her.
This calls for a celebration! Thanks to your support,
Saeki Sensei was able to achieve the post of dean of the medical school.
The future of the Department of General Medicine
is now secure.
May we begin the meeting now?
- Yes, yes. Go ahead. - Please begin.
Let's start with the reassignment of patients.
Since Konno Sensei will be out for a while,
I ask for your cooperation.
I'm sorry for being late.
What happened, Konno Sensei?
I thought you were off...
The patients are waiting for me.
- Isobe-san, are you doing alright? - Yes.
- Hey, Konno. - What?
What do you mean what?
You okay? Coming to work.
- Well, yes. - But your... you know.
Your girlfriend's been hospitalized...
I'll be fine. I can see her after work, and
- I'll drop by to see her when I have time. - But...
Thank you for your concern.
You gonna let him do that, Mizuki-chan?
I think he wants things to be normal.
- Normal? - That's what she wants too.
Besides, he's Konno Sensei.
Makes me want to cry.
He's a diligent worker, isn't he? Konno Sensei, that is.
At times like this, it's really up to the individual
- to request time off. - Oh well, why not.
Besides, I have nothing to say in regards to what goes on in the field anymore.
Very well.
Also~
That is... In view of your inauguration as the dean of medical school,
I believe we are in need of a personnel who can steer
the future of the Department of General Medicine.
That's true.
In that case...
In that case..unworthy as I may be, I, Nakajima Tamotsu shall!
I'm planning to put Morishita Sensei in charge as acting professor.
- Pardon me? - I said Morishita Sensei.
Ah~ Is that right.
He has outstanding skills.
Besides, you know
you don't have the capability, right?
Yes, absolutely.
I have a lot to transition over to Morishita Sensei.
- Saeki Sensei? - Are you sure?
It's from a reliable source.
Therefore, it may be physically difficult for Saeki Sensei
to continue his duties as dean of medical school.
If Saeki Sensei steps down, there will be another election.
I believe it will be in our best interest to
quickly gather the votes and come up with a successor from our side.
I never knew you were so adept in politics.
Like you, I'm also a doctor at the university hospital.
- I'm here to check on the dialysis. - Thank you.
Mother...
You'd better rest for a while.
But what if something happens?
- What about the sleeping quarters? - It was full.
So please rest at the apartment.
This is my room here.
Please let me know if you need anything.
Thank you.
Is something wrong?
Shall I get you some tea?
I'm sorry.
When Suzu and Yuta-san are doing their best to tough it out.
I'll make something and bring it over later.
Doctors are busy, aren't they?
If you don't mind.
You two are indeed mother and daughter.
Yes. Yes, it is.
Late fee?
The late fee will be 3,600 yen.
- Thanks. - Thank you.
Oh, remember the first day we went to learn sign language?
We went to sign language class together.
The first thing we learned was our name.
You were a fast learner, but
I had a hard time keeping up.
When you get better, let's take a class together again.
Konno Sensei, what about the material for the afternoon conference?
It's all done.
You definitely work fast.
And, please remain quiet at the conference today.
Although I'm sure you have other worries right now.
If you don't mind,
will you give these to Saeki Sensei?
Since no significant changes were noted on the MRI,
we will follow up at the outpatient clinic. That's it from me.
Any other comments or questions?
Then this is it for today.
Excuse me, may I?
Shimoda-kun?
Yes?
There's something I'd like to give Saeki Sensei.
A bouquet of flowers perhaps?
It's these.
Date-san's wife asked me to give them to you.
Date-san? You mean...
Date-san who passed away at our hospital the other day.
Not that guy this time.
Letters...
They're letters you sent to Date-san long time ago.
Shimoda Sensei, that case has been settled already.
I'm not trying to bring it up again.
I just want to hand these over as I was asked to do.
Please take them.
Shimoda Sensei, I'm the dean of medical school.
I know.
Then you'd better make sure you understand.
I'm not someone a resident can counsel.
For me, who will soon be stepping away from practice,
the one regrettable thing may be
the fact that this year's residents were all failures.
Look, you...
Shimoda Sensei! Don't!
Nakajima Sensei, the conference is over.
Ah, yes.
Professor Saeki?
Are you alright?
Quick, get a hold of emergency.
Are you alright?
Are you awake, Saeki Sensei?
- Where am I? - The special private room.
We gave you some pain killer, so your pain should be gone.
We've been told about your medical condition.
Leave the rest to us and please focus on your treatment.
Looks like you were well-prepared.
Did you make all the arrangements?
It was a necessary measure for the
smooth transition for the operation of the medical school.
You pulled one on me, Morishita Sensei.
I feel like we became friends for the first...
Thank you for your hard work, Saeki Sensei.
- He has pancreatic cancer? - I understand it's
already at stage 4b and inoperable.
Does Saeki Sensei know that?
He does. Apparently he was being tested
at another hospital from some time ago.
Then why did he run for the dean of medical school?
At any rate, Saeki Sensei has been admitted to the special private room.
Niimi Sensei, you will be his attending physician.
- I will? - Thanks.
- Things are getting complicated. - Really.
It's hard for me to take all this in.
Such an authoritarian person who rose to the position of dean of medical school.
Suddenly, he has pancreatic cancer...
Anyone can get sick, even doctors and kings.
Doesn't it serve him right?
He's been doing whatever he wants all this time.
You're wrong, Shimoda Sensei.
You're insulting the other patients if you put it that way.
I'm sorry.
Professor Saeki has been hospitalized.
To us, he's one of our patients.
Patient...
But what a surprise. This coup d'etat.
- What coup d'etat. - But
that Saeki, after collapsing, he's being confined to the private room, right?
You make it sound really bad.
Hey, so I hear that Morishita's the acting professor, huh?
He looked like a nice guy, but
I guess he had his share of the flip side.
What do you mean by flip side?
No matter what, he's carrying things out too expeditiously.
Now all he has to do is send Saeki to a hospice
and the power is in his hands.
- Is this the reform plan? - Yeah.
I want to make a radical change to the Department of General Medicine.
- But... - What we should compete in with other departments
- is achieving results, not profit. - Yes, but...
For the time being, let's go with this policy, Nakajima Sensei.
If problems arise, we'll talk it over and come up with something.
It sounds like an ideal medical care to benefit patients.
The wards will no longer be solvent.
Even doctors can't live on air alone.
Looks like you're working strenuously, Acting Professor Morishita.
There's a pile of issues that need to be reformed.
Excuse me.
It's admirable that you continue to dutifully
administer drugs that aren't even effective.
It's our natural duty as doctors to do
what we can for the patients.
You won't be saying that for long.
The reason you were able to pursue your ideals as a doctor
is because you were associate professor.
Once you enter the world of politics,
you'll realize immediately that you can't do that.
I'm not like you.
Yes you are. The higher up you rise,
the more things become attainable,
you're going to have to keep on going for it.
Niimi Sensei, you'd better watch out.
This man has higher ideals than me, which makes him that much more cold-hearted.
May I ask you one question?
Why didn't you withdraw from the dean's race?
Where in the world would you find an idiot
who'd pass up the opportunity to eat the huge cake in front of his eyes.
What an unpleasant guy.
Are you alright?
Do you think they're Saeki Sensei's family?
That's enough.
Suzu-san's condition seems to have stabilized for now.
- Thanks to you. - Don't try to do too much at work.
- Stay with her as much as you can. - Thank you.
How is Professor Saeki doing?
There's no need for you to be concerned.
Excuse me. I'm Konno with the Department of General Medicine.
- You're with General Medicine? - Yes. If you don't mind, can we talk?
You mean Morishita Sensei knew that
- Saeki Sensei had pancreatic cancer? - Yes.
- I heard from the MR. - How did you get it out of him?
Even a sheltered rich kid can be useful at times, right?
I don't know what you're talking about.
I'll talk my father into considering doing business
with West Pharmaceutical.
Sounds reckless to me.
- But Shimoda-kun told me to do it. - I'm talking about Morishita Sensei.
If he's too aggressive, there's bound to be backlash.
But I don't think Morishita Sensei's
policies are wrong.
- Konno Sensei probably wouldn't think so. - Why's that?
Because he wants to save Saeki Sensei too.
I wonder what she's dreaming.
Like relaxing at home with Yuta-san,
eating dinner.
I promised to watch a DVD with her too.
I noticed that DVD at home.
It's been past due for some time.
Didn't Sawamura Sensei tell you?
I rented this again.
Suzu-san promised to watch it
with Konno Sensei when she comes home.
Thanks.
But you know, don't you? That it's unlikely she'll be coming home.
I can't do anything as a doctor yet,
but I can hope for her recovery.
So please leave this here. For Suzu-san.
- Sawamura Sensei said that? - It made me happy
to know how much she was hoping for her to get well.
Yes.
I took a look at her medical record, but her condition isn't good.
It would be quite a burden, both physically and mentally, to look for another hospital.
Miyamoto-san in Room 302
is running a slight fever. Please keep your eye on him.
Let's work hard again today.
He's being awfully quiet.
He doesn't agree with Morishita Sensei's policies and his ulcer's acting up.
Nakajima Sensei. You too, Niimi Sensei.
- Yes. - Yes?
- It's about Saeki Sensei. - Here's his test results.
Yeah, I guess it's time for hospice.
- Is it? - Please wait.
What?
Has Saeki Sensei and
his family agreed to transferring to a hospice?
We haven't talked to them yet.
In any case...
I don't think they have a choice.
- Do you really think so? - Konno Sensei.
I talked to Saeki Sensei's family yesterday.
His daughter is
looking for ways for Saeki Sensei to stay alive.
How does Saeki Sensei feel about going to a hospice?
I think he's okay with it.
But that's probably because he's given up on himself.
My father spent his whole life just thinking about moving up in the medical department.
Even if he was treated,
he said he won't be able to make a comeback as a doctor.
Even though that doesn't matter to us.
Considering how the family feels, shouldn't we give them a chance
to explore every possible alternative other than hospice?
Are you talking about the drug to treat pancreatic cancer?
You mean APT01?
But that's...
That suggestion is rejected, Konno Sensei.
APT01 comes with considerable risk.
Besides, even if we were to suggest it,
Saeki Sensei won't agree to it.
Moving to a hospice
is in the best interest for both
Saeki Sensei and us.
Hospice is a place where patients who can no longer be treated go
to make the most of their remaining days.
A place for patients who we, as doctors, were unable to save.
Exactly. So?
Morishita Sensei, do you want to save Saeki Sensei?
Did you try to do everything you could as a doctor,
and was still unable to save Saeki Sensei?
A doctor's job is to help the patients.
We can't help patients who don't want to be helped.
If the patients' feelings determine whether we help them or not,
doctors don't need a heart.
We're not machines that provide medical care.
Just as patients are human, doctors are human too.
Morishita Sensei,
you said your goal was to provide medical care to benefit the patients.
But I think you're no different than Saeki Sensei the minute
you stop wanting to save the life before your eyes.
I think so too.
Me too.
I see. Now that I'm in this position, I can see clearly.
Konno Sensei, you're a major pain in the butt.
A resident who's not in charge of the patient should butt out!
We'll start making arrangements as instructed.
Is it about time to send me to a hospice?
Yes. We'll have a talk with you and your family soon.
Alright.
Excuse me.
The residents...
want to continue your treatment.
They say they want to save you.
You're right. They're a bunch of failures. How dare they defy their superiors.
Young folks like to be naively idealistic.
There's one that's not young...
but still naively idealistic.
You're right. They're a bunch of failures. How dare they defy their superiors.
Young folks like to be naively idealistic.
Naively idealistic, huh?
Hello.
May I join you?
Your beloved wife's lunch?
She keeps bugging me to watch my health.
I'm jealous you have someone to make you lunch.
If you can make it yourself, that's...
Unique.
Do people think woman doctors don't cook?
I was watching an old drama the other day.
The main character couldn't cook at all.
She was chopping carrots and onions with a scalpel.
I've seen that drama too.
Other than that, she was a cool character.
A lone wolf who doesn't compromise and won't give up.
But reality isn't that simple.
Do you really think so?
In order to survive, you have to be cooperative and compromise a little.
You eventually get used to giving up and making excuses.
As you age, you get to know reality.
Being naively idealistic is the privilege of youth.
I don't think that's true.
Being naively idealistic is
the privilege of those who are trying to change themselves.
Then I'll see you later.
- Come in. - Excuse me.
Thank you for contacting me.
You're like a salesman.
That's what I was before.
I don't like you. You don't like me either, right?
If I had to choose between one or the other.
Then why did you come when I called for you?
Because I'm a doctor.
As a doctor, I want to do everything I can for you.
I haven't forgotten why I wanted to be a doctor.
I aspired to be a doctor because I wanted to
become a new me by getting rid of my businessman mentality.
I just wanted to think about helping the patients who touch my life.
My husband, he was able to eat.
Someone like you is unusual, Konno Sensei.
If you tell me I'll get better, I'll believe.
You just have to do your part as a doctor.
I can't keep on running away forever, right?
Then maybe I'll give it a shot.
That's the only reason I'll continue to practice medicine.
Even if it doesn't conform to the University Hospital's common practice,
I'll continue to think only about helping the patients.
- You won't rise in the ranks. - I know
- You're sure to be disliked by your superiors. - I think so too.
You'll continue to be hounded by troubles, and you'll get burned out.
I'll do as much as I can.
But didn't you used to be like that too, Saeki Sensei?
Shimoda Sensei asked me to give these to you.
- Did you read this letter? - I'm sorry.
I couldn't help it when I was taping it.
You're a terrible guy for reading a letter I wrote to my teacher.
I'm sorry.
I get embarrassed just reading it over.
I sound so naively idealistic.
You were planning to reform the hospital, weren't you?
You wanted medical care that benefits patients to become a reality.
Yeah.
But somewhere along the way, I had forgotten.
After all's said and done, I still don't like you
When I'm talking with you, I feel like I have to live.
A doctor's job is to help you accomplish that.
I suppose so.
The reason I became a doctor
wasn't to keep that big cake all to myself,
but to share it, I guess.
You just have to attain something again, and share it this time.
It's tiring to start a new life at 58.
Think of the person who became a doctor at 37.
You're right.
Saeki Sensei would like to be treated with APT01.
What do you think, Acting Professor Morishita?
Carefully explain the risk of side effects to him, as well as to his family.
Upon getting their consent, proceed with utmost caution.
- Got it. - Hey! I need someone to help me.
- Got it. - Tell me whatever you need.
Then let's get started right away!
Let's go!
Nakajima Sensei, are you running for the professor's seat?
- Pardon me? - As for me,
I don't want to give up being naively idealistic.
I don't have the capability to be a professor. However,
I do have the capability to provide administrative support.
Regardless of whether that person has a sweet tooth or is naively idealistic.
Is that right?
- I'm glad things worked, Konno Sensei. - This is just the beginning.
Then you should get rested while you can.
You're looking pretty tired.
I'm not young anymore, you know.
I know.
I'll head over to see Suzu now.
Konno Sensei.
Yes.
Let's do it.
Yes.
Saeki Sensei agreed to get treatment.
Suzu, you have to get well soon too.
There's a lot of things I want to do with you.
Like go have fun...
watch DVD...
Yuta-san.
Suzu.
2 years later
Hey, hey. You. Do it with more care.
I'm sorry.
Don't be daydreaming.
You've got to communicate with your patients.
Put yourself in their place.
- Yes~. - Don't draw it out. It's "Yes".
- Yes. - Hey guys, you'd better watch it.
Mizuki-chan's really scary.
- Ishihama-san. - Yes.
I never thought she'd be coming back here.
Not only that, she's an ogre.
Hey~ How's it going, guys?
- It's Shimo-chan. - Shimo-chan's here.
Hey. He's not Shimo-chan, but
Shimoda Sensei, right?
That's okay. They can call me Shimo-chan. Okay, what shall we play with?
- Game, game... - Game?
- Blocks, blocks... - Blocks?
Taniguchi Sensei.
- It's time for your outpatients. - Ah. I'll be right there.
How sad is that guy.
Having to see outpatients even after coming to grad school.
That's not it, dummy. He asked to do it.
I'll prescribe medication for you.
Actually, my back's been hurting for a couple of days now.
Then...
let's take a look. Turn your back to me.
- Does this hurt here? - Yes.
Kimura-san in Room 305 is getting better.
Evidently, the medication is starting to work.
Shichou, do you have anything?
Tanaka-san in Room 303
was running a fever this morning, so
- I'm having him stay in bed. - Alright.
Does this hurt here?
Feels fine.
The swelling has gone down considerably too.
Open your eyes and watch.
You're looking much better.
Pancreatic cancer 2 years ago, no sign of recurrence.
For today, I'd say it's gastritis.
- You. - Yes?
Look at me when you're examining me.
That's right. Otherwise, the patient would get worried.
Konno Sensei's next hospital has been decided.
He hasn't changed a bit.
"Grave of Katsuragi Family"
Excuse me, Sensei. I need your advice...
I'm sorry, but I'm busy right now.
Nakanishi-san.
Time to draw your blood.
Is something the matter?
I'm Konno Yuta. I'll be working here starting today.
Pleased to meet you.