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Never ever go to the infirmary, okay?

Makino is probably making up fake illnesses!

MAKINO IS A FAKE DOCTOR

Ouch.

What is this?

It's most likely, IgA vasculitis.

Nothing good will result from putting off getting treatment.

If you're in any pain,

don't hold off and come get it checked out.

- An old man fell down all of a sudden. - It's not impossible!

PREVIOUS EPISODE

Listen up. You're going to do this.

Somebody… Please come…

- Somebody… - Hey!

Why did you abandon my little brother?

Does Nao's life mean nothing to you?

Nao?

KANTO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

It's Dr. Makino!

Don't run!

You'll get sick again. How many times do I have to tell you?

You got mad at me again.

Dr. Makino, you have a short temper.

- That's because you're-- - Always doing something bad, right?

But no one ever scolds me.

When I'm with you…

I feel like I'm a healthy kid.

Naoaki, did you go to the restroom?

Wait for me. You can't leave yet either, sis.

Don't run!

Walk slowly.

You're his sister?

I'm Kei Saejima in Class 6-2.

It was a heart disease, right?

When will he get better?

Treatments take time.

I've told your parents that from the very beginning.

His primary doctor

can tell you about his treatment plans.

We examined the test results with my team.

If things go as planned,

he can have his surgery around spring.

It'll be a surgery

to regulate the hemodynamics.

That means he can live a normal life, right?

Most likely.

It's only possible

because you all worked together as a family.

It might be tough,

but let's continue doing our best.

Yes.

But Nao

wants you to come back, Dr. Makino.

You saw how happy he looked.

No matter who's here, it won't change the situation.

The only solution

is to give his body time to develop and heal.

I'm so glad you guys are still here.

Of course we are.

Is Doctor back to working at this hospital?

No,

he's still working at the school.

I see.

Is school fun?

- Hey. - Yeah?

- You're asking me? - Yeah.

It's not that fun.

Doctor is there to work.

Work isn't fun?

It's not about whether it's fun or not.

Then you won't be coming back?

- Not right away. - When?

That's…

not something I can decide on my own.

But I can tell just by looking at you…

- We need a blood test and an X-ray. - Okay.

- Draw blood for tests. - Yes.

…that you've gotten a lot stronger.

It'll still take time until you get better,

but be patient.

Patient?

It means to wait a little.

Got it. I'll do my best.

So, please come visit me again.

I'm sorry.

About what?

For telling people not to go to the infirmary.

So, it was you.

Why did you do it?

I wanted you to go back to the hospital.

Doctor?

You thought that if I got kicked out of the school,

I'd return to this hospital?

Who knew that someone could come up with such an idea.

If I got kicked out of the school,

there's no way I could ever return to the hospital.

- You're right. - First of all,

you guys are the ones who'll suffer by not being able to visit the infirmary.

Sorry.

I want Doctor to check this out.

The new doctor at the infirmary

is nuts.

I have to apologize to everyone.

Why did you quit the hospital?

Isn't it a misdiagnosis?

Can't you understand people's feelings?

I didn't quit.

Please don't break your promise with Nao.

He asked you to come again.

Yeah.

If you break it, you're dead.

- Bye. - Be careful.

NAOAKI SAEJIMA

Goodbye.

Rock paper scissors.

- I won! - I lost!

- Let's invite Kei too. - Sure!

Kei, we're all going to Mika's house.

Sorry, I have plans today. I'll be heading out now!

Okay.

- We should go too. - Yeah, let's go.

Welcome home, Nao.

- I'm back. - Wash your hands and gargle.

Okay.

- Let's go to school together tomorrow. - He won't be going.

What?

His treatment isn't over yet.

But if it's just a little…

Just a little?

Are you serious right now?

I'm sorry.

You're still awake?

I can't sleep.

It's been a while since you've been back.

I want

to sleep with you like we used to.

Won't you feel better with Mom near you?

It only makes her feel better.

The truth is,

I can go to school too.

Just be patient.

Oh, right.

Starting today, I'll be sharing a room with Dad.

His snoring might keep me awake.

You'll have to be patient too.

Yeah, patience.

HIGASHITAMA DAIHACHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr. Makino.

Looks like you've been consistent with your sleeping schedule.

SLEEP SCHEDULE YUKI NOZAKI

Yes.

I no longer fall asleep mid-conversation.

Okay. Then keep it up.

Okay.

Doctor, why did you become a pediatrician?

- Huh? - Well,

it just seems like you don't like kids that much.

Pediatricians can examine everything from the head to the toe.

Adults are different.

There are doctors for the brain, heart, respiratory, cardio, digestive system,

- dermatology, blood… - Oh, but a pediatrician

examines all of that?

Yes, the entire body.

The body…

But I feel like you saved

my heart and soul too, Doctor.

Who likes Class 1-2?

Stand up!

Hurry! This way.

I'm home.

- Oh, you're back. - Are you going somewhere?

Grandma's not feeling well.

I was going to take Naoaki with me too,

- but can you stay here with him? - Sure.

I made fried noodles for dinner.

Nao, be good, okay?

Okay.

Call me if anything happens.

Nao?

Nao.

What are you doing?

I'm going for a walk.

You can't do that.

Just a little bit.

I'll be right back.

Look, it's a bird!

Yeah.

Is that a lion? What's this?

It's a Shisa.

Shisa?

It's a guardian lion from Okinawa.

A big Shisa.

That's called a "komainu".

Komainu?

Oh, the lion-dog!

You know about it?

Yeah.

I read it in a book.

I see. You were reading lots of books in the hospital.

This is fun.

Is it?

Yeah.

I finally got to see the real thing.

Yeah.

Is that my school?

Yeah.

Mom will worry,

so let's go back.

Bathroom.

What?

I want to use the bathroom.

Nao.

Nao.

Answer me.

Nao!

Dr. Makino!

Did Nao come by?

What are you talking about?

We were taking a walk together,

but I lost him.

He was absent from school today.

He was discharged from the hospital,

but he hasn't been out much.

But Nao's been wanting to go outside,

so I thought I'd let him out for a bit.

You're the only one here

who knows Nao.

Please help me find him.

It's time to go home.

CLASS 6-1

- Hurry back home. - Bye.

Be careful.

Here,

at Higashitama Daihachi Elementary School,

it's believed that there are

eight frightening mysteries--

I've never heard of it.

You're so boring.

Won't we get in trouble?

I just saw Mr. Fujioka making rounds.

A quiet and empty campus is kind of thrilling.

It needs to get dark in order to feel any thrill.

Then you better not get scared, Hiroya.

I'll never get scared.

What?

- Didn't you hear a noise? - You're hearing things.

- Go take a look. - No way.

It's a ghost!

I'm not a ghost.

What grade are you in?

First grade.

But it's my first time here, at this school.

First time?

You've never been to school?

Yeah.

- Are you lost? - Tell me about school.

You wanna come with us?

- On our spooky story tour? - Hey, Takuma!

Yeah!

I just came up with a really funny joke.

- What is it? - We're taking this spooky "story" tour

up one "story".

- Forget that. Let's-- - Come on. Give me some reaction.

Give me a reaction?

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

Sorry we left you behind.

Are you always playing by yourself?

I sometimes play with my older sister.

Older sister?

What about friends?

Nao!

CLASS 1-2

Nao!

Are you here?

Spooky story number one.

In this art room,

there was a boy

who cut his hand off

with a saw.

You guys are such downers.

You too!

What's that?

150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

We made that.

You made this?

Yeah.

Amazing.

You can do it too when you become a sixth-grader.

Sixth grade, huh…

Nao.

Somebody's coming.

It might be a teacher.

Nao! Nao!

Nao! You're not here?

Nao!

Nao!

I'm so glad we didn't get caught!

By the way,

didn't that sound like Saejima?

You might be right.

She was looking for someone named Nao, but are you Nao?

No.

This is fun.

I've never had this much fun before.

- Really? - Yeah!

All right. We're friends now.

Yeah!

This might be Nao's.

He can come to places like this now, huh?

Let's go home now.

We're only getting started.

I don't want to get caught up in any trouble.

Nao!

What's wrong?

Let's hide for now.

Are you okay?

CLASS 6-2

Are you hurt?

No.

- You want to go to the infirmary? - We can't take him.

Should we call Dr. Makino?

Dr. Makino…

What are you guys doing?

Nao. I finally found you.

It seems like he's not feeling well.

Get up.

Let me check.

- Is he her younger brother? - Seems like it.

Is he sick?

Are you in pain?

I'm okay.

You don't have a fever, so that's good,

but you're out of breath.

You have to go home now.

No.

- I don't want to go home. - You have to go.

- No. - Go.

I don't want to!

Stupid doctor!

Stop being a baby.

You know that you have to take care of your body right now.

I know.

But…

I…

want to play with everyone.

I was able to come to school.

I became friends with everyone.

I was able to do the same things they were doing.

I was able to do it, sis.

You were able to do all that

because you were patient until now.

But you started feeling weak.

You could've died.

Don't say that to a first-grader.

Devil.

What's your name? We forgot to ask.

Naoaki Saejima.

Naoaki.

Hey,

will you play with me again?

Of course, Naoaki.

Come anytime you want, Naoaki.

That's a promise, Naoaki.

Yeah!

Aren't you tired after all that playing?

No.

What did you do with Sasamoto and the rest?

It's a secret.

But school is fun.

My friends are there,

Dr. Makino is there,

and you're there too.

I'm…

going to try to get stronger.

Yeah,

let's do that.

Good boy. You were able to drink that by yourself.

Can I go to school?

When you get good results at the next check-up.

Okay.

Nao, I'll be able to come back home early today,

so, wanna go to the park?

Yeah.

- Make sure he takes it easy. - I know.

Naoaki is suddenly doing a lot better.

Yeah.

I guess

it's better for him to be home than at the hospital.

Of course.

Seems like Mom is a little relieved too.

You think so?

Kei.

Make sure to talk it out with Mom.

CLASS 6-2

- Mizumoto. - Yeah?

I need to go to the infirmary, so I'll deliver that.

Really? Thanks.

I'll take this to him.

Excuse me.

It's the attendance sheet for Class 6-2.

All right.

Naoaki was doing really well this morning.

I see.

It seems like going out yesterday boosted his confidence.

Although it's a secret from my parents.

Because they'll worry.

Don't get too carried away.

Okay.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

INFIRMARY

- Excuse me. - Hey.

Dr. Makino.

Is there something wrong with Saejima?

No, she just came to drop off the attendance sheet.

But it's not her turn.

Is that right?

Did she

- come here to discuss something? - No.

Her younger brother, Naoaki Saejima, is my former patient.

So, it was regarding that.

You were his doctor?

Then, do you know Saejima's family really well?

No.

No?

And you call yourself a doctor?

I only care about the patient's welfare.

Are you serious?

Stop!

He can handle this much.

"This much"?

Nao, let's slowly get down.

How could you let this happen?

We shouldn't be too restricting.

- He's not like other kids! - I know that.

Physical exertion

and unsanitary environments can have a really bad effect on him.

You have no idea--

About Nao…

What is it?

He can walk a lot now.

What do you mean?

The truth is, the other day…

I'm sorry.

HIGASHITAMA DAIHACHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Why did you do such a thing?

You want to repeat the same mistake?

It's your fault

that Naoaki is…

INFIRMARY

DR. MAKINO IS MAKING ROUNDS

Saejima? If you're looking for Dr. Makino, he was over there.

No, it's nothing. I'll be leaving now.

Okay. Bye.

Let me know if you need anything!

Has anyone ever taken you up on that offer?

- Never. - Thought so.

But I find myself saying it.

I understand that feeling.

She wouldn't be looking like that

if she was able to ask us for help.

This is Higashitama Daihachi Elementary.

Yes, please wait one moment.

- Ms. Shinoya. - Yes?

Kei Saejima's dad is on the line.

Dr. Makino.

It seems like Saejima isn't back home yet.

I see.

Apparently, she got into a fight with her mom yesterday.

She left school for home two hours ago.

Why are you acting like this has nothing to do with you?

Help us look for her.

Me?

What are you going to do if something happens to her?

Let's go.

Now it's the older sister…

Let's go.

Hey.

Kei will be back home soon.

I'm sure she's just sulking.

More importantly,

we didn't receive a report.

A report?

It seems like Naoaki explored the school grounds

the day before yesterday.

What?

Stay inside.

We're sorry for causing trouble.

We'll contact you when Kei returns.

Thank you. I'll be going now.

The number you have called

is unavailable.

Please try again.

Saejima? Where are you?

Saejima, if you can hear us, let us know.

Saejima!

Saejima!

Saejima!

Saejima!

Ms. Shinoya.

- Sorry for causing trouble. - Not at all.

How is Kei at school?

Well,

she's very responsible,

and a little too mature for her age…

I'm sorry.

It's all surface level, and I haven't gotten to know her that well.

It's okay. It's always been

hard to tell what Kei is thinking about.

Well, we're to blame for that.

We were so busy with Naoaki.

But it seems like she was able to talk with Dr. Makino.

What?

Kei told me that Dr. Makino was there when she and Naoaki

explored the school grounds.

My wife got really mad at her about that.

Even though we all care about Naoaki

and want the best for him.

Where could she be?

I don't think she's familiar with this area,

- so I hope she's not lost. - Yeah.

DR. MAKINO IS MAKING ROUNDS

She might be at…

Hello.

What? There's no way.

I'm pretty sure I'm right.

"Pretty sure"?

Just go!

Then, why did you drag me out here?

Nao.

Look, the weather is nice.

Why are you holed up in this house?

Let's go out and play.

- I'm fine right here. - No, that's not good.

You can't get better unless you go outside.

Don't worry.

I'll be with you.

Look at all these flowers. It's beautiful.

Nao. You have to keep up.

Nao.

Nao!

Nao!

Nao!

Nao!

One, two, three.

We need a blood test and an X-ray.

- Okay. - It's an emergency.

Six-year-old boy. Thoracoabdominal issue.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm such a nuisance.

No wonder I always get scolded.

I'm…

not supposed to go near Naoaki.

Nao might not be allowed

to ever have fun again

because of me.

Why are you telling me this?

If you want to apologize,

do it to your parents.

I wonder why

I'm telling you about all of this.

Siblings of sick kids

tend to miss out on the love and affection they deserve from their parents.

They try to act mature and be less of a burden,

but they can't keep it up for long.

They run away to get attention from their parents.

It's not like that.

You're still a kid after all.

So what if I am?

You think a kid like you

can shoulder the weight of Naoaki's illness?

It's definitely not your responsibility.

YUJI SAEJIMA

Hello.

You mean she was at school?

I see. Thanks.

Nao.

- Thank you very much. - It was nothing.

Saejima, we'll see you again tomorrow.

Okay.

Let's go.

Sis.

Nao.

You came.

- Naoaki said he wanted to come. - Okay.

How can you be so selfish?

Why make a big fuss over something like this?

"Something like this"? Kei is still in elementary school.

She can go home by herself, so no worries.

You're always being such a nuisance.

Dragging Naoaki around--

That's enough! How long will you drag the past--

Kei Saejima is a problematic child.

Please make sure

to keep an eye on her.

Dr. Makino?

He's been a doctor here at the infirmary ever since September.

Um…

What do you mean by "problematic child"?

She tried to kick me out of school.

She thought

that would make me Naoaki's primary doctor once again.

Is that true?

It's so stupid and dumb. Unbelievable.

But…

she did it out of desperation.

So, she should be forgiven?

Then…

who will protect him?

It's not just a physical issue.

Feelings can be hurt

by mean comments that are said unintentionally.

Naoaki is the one who's struggling.

You're right.

You've done your best to protect him until now,

and that's why Naoaki is here right now.

When a kid with congenital heart disease

heads to his first day of elementary school,

it's like a dream come true

for the parents.

You fight against the fear

that might overcome you the moment you let go of their hand,

but you still

wish for them to lead a normal life.

Until that day comes,

there's never enough protection

you can provide for them.

I believe that.

Guess what?

I went exploring with everyone.

There were lots of stairs, and it was tough,

but I did my best and climbed it.

Isn't it amazing?

That's amazing.

You're amazing.

Naoaki.

You were able to climb the stairs?

I also went inside lots of different classrooms.

Because Sis and Dr. Makino came looking for me.

So, we played hide-and-seek.

I see.

But…

Dr. Makino found me, and he got mad at me.

Of course he did.

That's why you can't push yourself too hard.

I'm sure the number one person who wanted to see Naoki playing that day

was you.

You were able to play hide-and-seek

because you were patient up until now

and kept up with your treatments.

If you keep it up,

you will soon

be able to play like that every day.

I'll be able to play every day?

With everyone?

That's right.

Having a positive outlook

is a part of the treatment.

I think

it might be connected.

Mom, I really want you to see Nao

when he's healthy and doing well.

You heard that, Mom?

Little by little.

It must've hurt.

It all worked out.

Why didn't you tell me?

Huh?

About him exploring our school

and how Saejima was the one spreading rumors about you being a fake doctor.

- All of it. - What a hassle.

You should've told me, even if it's a hassle.

Why does it have to be you, Dr. Makino?

I was doing my best to look after Saejima.

Why did she go to someone like you?

Someone like me?

Are you more approachable than me?

Are you an idiot?

I was her younger brother's doctor. That's all.

I don't think that's all there is to it.

I wonder what I could've done

to show more consideration toward Saejima.

- Hey. - I think this is exactly your problem.

Just a guess. Get out of the way.

PREVIEW OF THE NEXT EPISODE

THIS DRAMA IS A FICTION

Subtitle translation by: Lili Morita