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ORIGINAL BY MAYU HINASE

Makoto!

It's your job to save lives!

Can't you understand people's feelings?

Isn't it a misdiagnosis?

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Morning.

Starting in September, you'll be going to Higashitama Daihachi Elementary School.

You'll be sent as a medical specialist.

It's a pilot program.

Examine the children's living environments

and find out their health status.

The only medical procedure you'll do is medical examinations and first aid.

Anything other than that, send them to our hospital.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Last but not least,

please allow me to introduce you to our new school nurse.

Since Mrs. Iwami will be on maternity leave,

he will be taking over from the second semester--

I'm Makino.

What?

It's a guy?

What?

I am not the school nurse. I am a doctor.

Stay away from the infirmary as much as possible.

What?

Did he tell us to stay away?

- I heard it too! - He's scary.

Quiet!

Dr. Makino!

"Stay away from the infirmary as much as possible,"

means that he wants everyone to be careful, so that none of you

get sick or hurt.

Right, Dr. Makino?

Yes.

What’s with his attitude?

He's like that even after the principal tried to make excuses for him.

Anyway,

that will end the morning ceremony.

Everyone, please return to your classrooms.

Dr. Makino.

We'd like it if you could explain things to the children a little more politely.

It's hot as hell here.

Some kids will get sick

if they're all trapped in here and forced to listen to long lectures.

That's not what I mean.

You were scaring the kids.

Then let them be scared.

What the hell is wrong with him?

He's quite the character.

Why is he even given this position when he's not a school nurse?

Now, now.

We should be thankful to have a doctor as part of our staff.

We are short-staffed, after all.

Plus, it's only until Mrs. Iwami returns.

I should be thankful!

WELCOME DR. MAKINO

RULES FOR THE INFIRMARY SAY A GREETING, BE QUIET

HEALTH BULLETIN

2024 MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE

‪2024 MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE

CAME IN AFTER LUNCH WITH A STOMACHACHE BEFORE

SAID SHE DOESN'T LIKE EATING WITH EVERYONE ELSE

HEAD STARTED HURTING AFTER PLAYING HARMONICA

DURING MUSIC CLASS

CLASS 6-2

What a powerful name.

Yeah.

She's the new member in our grade six, class two.

Her name is Kei Saejima.

What a cool name!

- Sounds powerful. - Stop it, Fujino.

I'm Kei Saejima.

There's only six months until graduation,

but I want to make it memorable, so I hope you can help me out.

It's very nice to meet you.

Your desk is over there.

KEI SAEJIMA

- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.

She's next to Jin?

Teacher, Nozaki is sleeping again.

Nozaki.

Wake up.

Nozaki.

She's probably staying up watching videos.

Oh yeah.

Don't stay up late and go to sleep early.

That's the end of our homeroom.

All right. Did everyone finish their homework

during summer vacation?

Pass up the diaries

you all kept during summer vacation.

Sasamoto.

You look tired. Are you sick?

Not really.

Do you have a fever?

I'm fine.

‪INFIRMARY

PLEASE DO YOUR BEST TO FINISH THE TEST

What happened here?

This wouldn't happen if you were paying attention during class.

- But… - Were you sleeping during class again?

Are you staying up at night?

- No! - You're not lying?

I'm not lying!

Then, why would you doze off?

But…

Mom!

Wait, Mom!

Mom!

Who are you?

Who are you?

Where's Mrs. Iwami?

Maternity leave.

Are you sick?

Then, don't sleep here.

Excuse me.

Nozaki, you're here again?

Is she your student?

Yes. Her name is Yuki Nozaki.

She dozes off all the time.

But more importantly, Sasamoto seems to be sick.

I said I'm fine.

He seems to be unwell.

I think he has a fever too.

Sit down.

Do you think he has a cold?

He’s not coughing or sniffling--

I can't hear. Shut up.

Temperature is 36.8.

Hey.

- I told you I'm fine. - Hey.

Sasamoto!

I'm not done with you.

Can a sick child run away like that?

I guess you don't see this often at hospitals, huh?

But I guess he's well enough to run.

- Please keep an eye on him for now. - Okay.

Both Nozaki and Sasamoto

practically ran away from here.

Is it because they're scared of you, Dr. Makino?

INFIRMARY

The infirmary

is a special place within the school.

It would be a problem

if sick kids are too scared to enter the infirmary.

Please be careful.

Smile. Don't forget to smile.

- Ten o'clock on Sunday, okay? - Okay.

I wonder which part the sequel will cover.

I heard it's up to their reunion.

No way!

- I can't wait. - Me too.

Yuki.

Who falls asleep when other people are talking?

How rude.

Were you that bored?

- That's not it! - Forget it.

- Let's go. - Yeah.

I told you that I'm not lying! I'm telling you the truth.

We're not interested in the secret hideout.

But I found a super cool one in the mountains.

Isn't that the area we're not supposed to enter?

It's that place!

You went there?

- Yeah. - Are you serious?

Sounds fishy.

Convenient that we're not allowed to go there to check.

Then, let's go look at it now. It's really there.

- I have cram school. - Me too.

We're not bored like you, Takuma.

Stop lying just because you want friends to hang out with.

- Let's go. - Bye.

- Sasamoto. - Huh?

I want to see your secret hideout.

Wanna go see it?

DANGEROUS DO NOT ENTER

- Here? - Farther ahead.

It's okay?

No problem. I went there the other day.

Are you sick? You okay?

I'm fine.

Are you sure you're not sick?

I'm fine. We're almost there.

Right there!

- There it is! - Wow!

Wow, it really exists!

There's a bicycle here too.

Wow!

Sasamoto, this is amazing!

Sasamoto!

What's wrong?

- What should we do? - Sasamoto!

- Can you move? - I'm hot.

He has a high fever!

Should we carry him?

- That's impossible. - But…

Should we call someone?

But then they'll find out we came here.

What should we do then?

Wait here.

DANGEROUS DO NOT ENTER

This way.

Why did you come up here?

Dr. Makino! Hurry up!

Dammit. Why here of all places?

I'll meet you there.

Teacher, over there!

Are you okay?

- Dr. Makino! - I'm coming.

Do you come here often?

We won't get mad at you, so tell us the truth.

It's our first time here,

but Sasamoto said he came here during summer vacation.

How long ago was that?

Two weeks ago.

I'm lifting up your shirt.

To the hospital.

- I'll call his guardians. - No time for that. Call for a taxi.

Yes!

Sasamoto will be okay, right?

Is he sick?

It might be scrub typhus.

Scrub typhus?

Oh, so he just got bitten by a bug?

When it gets serious, it can lead to pneumonia and encephalitis.

What were you guys doing there?

You guys knew that area was off limits, right?

He wasn't feeling well either.

It's our fault.

Sasamoto said that he found a secret hideout.

Secret hideout, huh?

He said it was so cool.

But no one believed him.

So, we wanted to find out the truth.

That's why I asked Sasamoto to take us there.

We asked him if he was sick,

but he said he was fine.

If we knew that he wasn't…

First of all,

you entered an area that you weren't supposed to.

You guys put your lives in danger.

How dramatic.

You guys might have gotten bitten by chiggers too.

What? No way!

Hey!

Don't expose your skin!

I'll check you guys later.

Well…

did you guys…

see the secret hideout?

What?

That's what you want to find out?

We saw it.

It was super cool!

Everyone should've seen it too!

They missed out because they didn't believe Sasamoto.

Thanks, Sasamoto!

It was so frustrating because no one would believe me.

KANTO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Makino?

He's showing symptoms of scrub typhus. Please examine him right now.

Okay.

Takuma!

Are you all right?

Dr. Makino helped me out.

Thank you so much!

The blood test shows that he has scrub typhus.

But he'll get better with antibiotics, so please don't worry.

Okay.

And Dr. Makino?

We will alert the health department,

but please send out a warning to the children

and their guardians.

Yeah.

Well, take care.

Thank you very much.

Sorry for causing you trouble.

Dr. Makino looked so uncomfortable.

Can he really survive at that school?

HIGASHITAMA DAIHACHI ELEMENTARY

Takuma Sasamoto got bitten by chiggers,

most likely in the "No Trespassing" area

that is noted in the document.

Please make sure

to clearly and thoroughly tell the children once again

to stay away from the off limits area.

Yes, will do.

Dr. Makino.

Can you elaborate on how to make them stay away from that area?

Well, that's…

In order to prevent them from entering that area,

- we'll spread the word-- - Takuma Sasamoto

entered that area knowing that it was off limits.

Those who want to go there will go there.

Others will follow and do the same.

Then, what do you suggest, Dr. Makino?

Please explain clearly why they must not enter that area.

Tell them what will happen.

We learned it the hard way through Takuma Sasamoto.

You're right.

Everything you say is true, Dr. Makino.

So, Dr. Makino,

can you create a health bulletin

- describing the dangers of scrub typhus? - What?

In order for the younger kids to understand it,

please make it simple with illustrations.

Why me?

I'm so glad we have Dr. Makino.

It's so reassuring to have your help as we help kids fight diseases.

We're counting on you.

Thank you.

Wait…

INFIRMARY

What a hassle.

Doctor, Hayato tripped.

NOZAKI

Yuki. Do you know what time it is?

Aren't you going to the movies with Mika and others?

YUKI, WHERE ARE YOU? HEY

ARE YOU AWAKE?

THE MOVIE IS STARTING, SO WE'LL GO NOW

I won't make it in time anymore.

What?

Why are you sleeping so much?

Ms. Shinoya contacted me the other day about it too.

Good morning.

HIGASHITAMA DAIHACHI ELEMENTARY

Let's go somewhere again next week.

Sounds good. Where should we go?

I want to go to Reika's.

- You haven't been there yet? - No.

Reika's place is amazing.

- Really? - Oh, stop it, Haruka.

I'm sorry about yesterday.

Ryusei Yamazaki was so hot, wasn't he?

So handsome!

He was super handsome!

I'm really sorry.

Mio Nagano will be in the sequel.

- Really? - Let's go see it!

Let's go together again.

Yeah, let's.

- When's the sequel coming out? - Next year.

- Next year? - Yeah.

Then, where should we go next week?

Let's go to Reika's.

- Sounds good. - Sure.

Morning, Dr. Makino.

You look well.

My mom told me to thank you.

Don't go to that place anymore.

There's a reason why it's off limits.

Fine, fine.

What are you doing? Ew, gross!

SEPTEMBER HEALTH BULLETIN

This is a chigger.

Whoa, don't show me that. It's traumatic.

- Is it that scary? - Of course, it is!

Ueda, what do you want to do during lunch break?

- Soccer. - Here.

I don't like this that much, so you can have it.

Kikura.

Sawada, you're allergic to eggs, aren't you?

Kikura, please finish everything on your own plate.

- Yes. - Good.

Wanna play together?

Sure we have a lot of people today.

Okay, got it.

You didn't eat

any of your lunch.

You have to eat well and take in nutrients, or you'll get sick.

Nozaki,

is there something troubling you?

You don't want to talk about it?

I'm not watching videos, and I'm in bed by nine o'clock!

I'm doing my best.

I wanted to go see that movie with all of you!

No one can understand my feelings.

No matter how hard I try, I’m sleeping without realizing.

When I wake up, everyone’s gone,

and no one’s there waiting for me.

I can't understand myself either.

Yes?

Ms. Shinoya.

Excuse me. Do you have the documents for the administration department?

Vice principal needs it.

I'm sorry.

I'll get that out right away.

Nozaki!

Nozaki!

Nozaki was not like that when she was a fourth grader.

She was definitely not like that when she was in first and second grade.

It's gotten worse this year.

Her grades are dropping,

and she's not playing with her friends lately.

Why don't you talk to Dr. Makino about it?

Dr. Makino, huh?

All right.

Excuse me.

What is it?

So lame!

HEALTH BULLETIN

I'm sorry.

What do you want?

Do you know a student named Yuki Nozaki in my class?

The kid who's always dozing off, right?

She was here before.

Yes, her.

It's gotten out of hand lately.

- Your class must be super boring. - What?

At this rate, Nozaki will find herself in trouble.

So, I want to help her out.

It's not that easy to help someone out.

Can't you at least try to show some empathy?

I came here because I wanted a doctor's opinion.

I see.

No wonder the kids run away from you.

You can't understand other people's feelings at all.

Can't you understand other people's feelings?

- Of course, I understand. - No, you don't.

Then bring her to me.

I'll examine her.

What is it?

- She won't tell me what's wrong. - What?

She has put up a wall.

You're the one who lacks understanding.

You're right.

I don't understand.

But you're her teacher.

I am, but I still don't understand.

I feel like I'm doing my best by reaching out

and facing the children,

so that I don't miss their cries for help.

But I still don't understand.

Not everyone will share their feelings.

Some kids can't express themselves that well

and others hide them.

Some kids are in pain, but they can't voice it.

You've met kids like that before, right?

Don't say that you understand their feelings as if it's that simple.

Dr. Makino! Ms. Shinoya! It's Nozaki.

Nozaki!

Nozaki, can you hear me?

What happened?

She fell all of a sudden.

It's true.

Did you hit your head?

Does it hurt anywhere?

Should we call an ambulance?

No, I'll let her rest in the infirmary.

Sit down.

Do you remember fainting outside?

Yes.

What happened before you fainted?

Then…

What time did you go to sleep last night?

What time did you wake up?

Can you tell this rabbit?

Yuki.

Tell me.

WATCH OUT FOR THE SCRUB TYPHUS! WHAT'S A CHIGGER?

Does no one believe you?

Do people think that you're staying up at night

and come here to cut class?

I'm sure you feel like it's pointless

to talk about it since no one believes you.

But you know what?

I'm a doctor.

If something is troubling you,

my job is to find out and remove the root of that problem.

Will you believe me?

At the very least,

I won't prejudge and listen to you skeptically.

Tell me when you're ready.

Why do I fall asleep?

I flaked out on a plan with my friends.

I've troubled my teacher.

I got my mom angry too.

At this rate,

I shouldn't

exist anywhere.

Why do you reach that conclusion?

How lame.

Stop! Don't use that!

‪Here.

In what situations do you fall asleep?

I heard you fall asleep during class. What are other occasions?

During lunchtime.

Even when I'm talking with my friends.

Are you sleeping well at night?

Yeah.

But…

Sleep paralysis…

What?

I get sleep paralysis.

You think I'm lying, don't you?

When this happens, you're unable to move your body?

Yeah.

I try to move, but my body won't budge.

It's scary.

When you fainted earlier,

did you try to speak?

Yeah.

But I couldn't speak.

Excuse me.

Nozaki, how are you feeling?

Did you find out what was happening when she fainted?

Can we talk?

I guess the other kids

were asking her why she bothers showing up

and accused her of cutting classes all the time.

I guess that's when she fainted.

Do you think it's some form of sickness?

- I do have an idea as to… - Oh.

Nozaki.

Do you want to go home?

I will…

go back to class.

Okay, let's do that.

In your seats, everyone.

I knew it. She was just pretending to be sick.

She's just full of lies.

I wish I could cut class like you.

Stop saying things like that.

Sit down.

Sit down.

Class is about to begin.

Open your textbooks.

Let's begin.

Open your textbooks.

I don't want to do this.

Nozaki.

Hurry up and sit down.

You’re always causing interruptions during class.

It's an inconvenience.

Nishiyama, Mimoto. Don't say that.

Hurry up and sit down.

- Sit down. - Everyone.

You're an inconvenience.

Sit down.

Everyone.

Sit down.

I…

don't like being this way either.

I also…

Hey.

The attacks are becoming more frequent.

Attacks?

It’s called cataplexy.

It causes an attack that temporarily paralyzes the muscles.

It’s triggered by heightened emotions,

and in worst cases, it causes one to faint.

It also causes the jaw to drop,

which makes it difficult to speak.

Muscles regain strength in a few minutes.

What's causing these attacks?

It's a form of hypersomnia

called narcolepsy.

Hypersomnia?

Whether it's morning or night,

they experience sudden sleep attacks.

Duration of sleep ranges.

It happens repeatedly during the day.

To an outsider, they just appear to be dozing off.

I'm sick?

That must be a convenient sickness to have.

Stop that.

People who are sick can be driven into a corner by those

around them who are ignorant of the symptoms.

You're all driving her into a corner right now.

You all should be ashamed of yourselves.

Doctor, they’re just kids--

So what if they’re kids?

It’s not just her illness that drove Nozaki to her breaking point.

Can you say that they're not responsible for this?

Is my condition really caused by a sickness?

The "sleep paralysis" you mentioned

is one of the symptoms of narcolepsy.

Then…

I can change

if I get treated?

I can become a good girl

that doesn’t trouble anyone?

But I guess…

you wouldn’t know that…

Yeah.

I can't speak for the people around you.

But…

maybe you’ll have a chance at changing yourself.

Then…

I’ll do my best to fight this illness.

So, can I stay here?

Of course.

Sudden episodes of sleep

can be minimized

by keeping a regular sleeping schedule.

Have her nap two times a day every day at the same time

and she’ll be able to control her sudden sleep attacks.

I understand.

I'm sorry we couldn't recognize what you were

going through.

Why are you all here?

Nozaki, I'm sorry.

I should've known better because it hurt me

when people called me a liar.

I'm sorry too.

I had no idea

you were sick.

Me neither.

Dr. Makino.

Nozaki will get better, right?

She won't get better right away.

This illness

requires everyone's understanding and full support.

We understand.

I'll support you. You can count on me.

Thank you.

Yuki,

let's hang out again.

Yeah.

Okay.

Yuki.

I said…

a lot of hurtful things.

I'm sorry.

From now on…

let’s fight this together.

Okay.

Good morning.

Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Dr. Makino, please greet them.

- Is this part of my job? - What?

I'm a school doctor, not a teacher.

If you have any complaints, take it up with the principal.

Dr. Makino,

- good morning. - Good morning.

- Morning. - Good morning.

Good morning.

Hey, aren't you scared of Dr. Makino?

No.

He’s a little weird,

but he’s the first person who actually found the real me.

Boom.

- Good morning, Dr. Makino. - Good morning.

Good morning.

Saejima?

- Good morning. - Good morning, Riko. Call me Kei.

‪Let's go.

Does your stomach hurt?

Yeah.

Maybe I'll have Dr. Makino check it out.

You can't go.

What?

According to rumors,

Dr. Makino

killed his patient.

- Morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Yeah.

PREVIEW OF THE NEXT EPISODE THIS DRAMA IS A FICTION

Somebody!

Subtitle translation by: Lili Morita