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PREVIOUS EPISODE OF AFTER SCHOOL DOCTOR

A sixth grader

with no lipstick is a bit lame.

Rin Sasakura was caught shoplifting.

I didn't steal because I wanted that lipstick.

I was placed in the same group as Reika.

I was happy to be included in that group with other girls.

So, I needed that lipstick in order to fit in.

Ms. Shinoya, am I going to be all alone again?

You'll definitely be all right, Sasakura.

We're going to karaoke on Sunday. Want to come, Rin?

I'll wait until I'm in middle school.

Okay.

INFIRMARY

I can stay here, right?

Of course not.

Please, let me stay here.

Please! Please! Ouch.

You’re in the way.

- I’m sick. - What’s wrong?

My head, stomach, hands, legs, everything.

But you're well enough to yell.

- Please, let me stay. - No.

- I'll clean for you. - No.

- Stop it. - Give it to me.

- I said I'll do it. - I'll do it.

- I'll do it. - Go back to class.

- Mimoto. - I'm going to do it!

Let’s go back to the classroom.

No way.

Dr. Makino, should we let her rest?

- She’s healthy. - You're so mean.

Mimoto, let’s go back to class.

Did something happen?

Not really.

Won’t you tell me about it?

I can't, so I won't.

Okay.

But let me know when you’re ready to talk.

I’ll head back to the classroom first.

I'll leave her here with you.

AFTER SCHOOL DOCTOR

CLASS 6-2

Class is about to begin.

Mimoto isn't here.

- You're right. - Take your seats.

- Reika. - She had problems with the girls.

- It's a real fight. - That must be it.

You won't make me go to class?

What a hassle.

- Is the school doctor allowed to say that? - Huh?

- I’ll tell my mom. - If you tell her,

you won’t be able to stay here either.

Meanie!

Demon! Devil! Cockroach!

Gross bug underneath a rock!

I can’t wait for Mrs. Iwami to come back.

I've figured it out.

What’s wrong is that mouth of yours.

What the hell happened?

- It was the best. - Yeah.

- Good morning. - What are you talking about?

- About yesterday's-- - Hey, Sumi, do you like that outfit?

You wear that a lot.

You always wear the same three outfits.

Want some of my clothes?

I’m fine. I don’t need any.

Really? But your clothes are kind of lame, Sumi.

Right?

Why do you say things like that?

- What? - Sumi said that she's fine.

Are you okay?

Did I do something bad?

It’s not bad…

It's more the way you said it…

You know, Reika,

do you notice that you’re always bragging

and looking down on people?

What?

Sometimes you come across as rude. You should be more careful.

But you're not doing it on purpose, right?

That's right.

- There it is! - Attack right now!

- Oh, that's crazy. - What's happening?

Whoa, she's crying.

- You've done it now, Reika. - She did it.

- What happened? - Is it a fight?

What is it? What happened?

- What happened? - Reika made her cry.

- Wow. - Why?

Are you bragging all the time?

I don't brag.

Then why were you accused of bragging?

I talked about my new lipstick

and my trip to Hawaii.

Is that bragging?

I was just stating the truth.

When it comes to stating the truth and bragging…

What is the difference?

Right?

Sumi is one of four sisters,

and she’s always wearing hand-me-downs.

That’s why I told her I’ll give her some of my clothes.

What’s wrong with that?

Is that bragging too?

That’s not bragging.

That’s giving charity.

Charity?

You are technically looking down on her.

I don’t know. Ask your homeroom teacher.

I don't want to.

Why?

Because she doesn’t like people like me.

People like you?

Someone who's insulting

and can’t tell the difference between bragging, telling the truth, or charity?

You’re the same too, Makki.

Ma…

Sasakura,

do you know what’s going on with Mimoto?

I told her to be more careful.

Because she sometimes comes across as being rude.

I see.

I was happy that you said that, Aurora.

Sometimes Reika can’t read the room.

But she means no harm.

I know that, but it’s still annoying.

Hey.

I wonder what it really means to read the room.

Matsui, you know that Mimoto didn’t mean any harm, right?

Then,

let's first think about what it was

that made you feel offended.

Excuse me.

Dr. Makino, may I have a word with you?

It’s about a student in my class named Satoru Sonokawa.

He’s been absent ever since the second semester.

I’ve noticed that he’s been absent.

But he’s not sick, right?

Apparently, he won't come out of his room.

He’s refusing to come to school?

I’m going to his house again today

to talk with his mother,

but can you come along as well, Dr. Makino?

What?

I’m worried about his health too.

I’m so hungry.

Why don’t we get lunch on Saturdays?

- That's right. - Let’s talk to the principal!

- Yeah! - Let's go!

ON PATROL

SONOKAWA

How is Satoru these days?

The same.

He doesn’t want to see me.

He became this way after my husband left.

Satoru really loved his dad.

How is he health-wise?

I don’t think it’s that bad.

But I haven’t been able to see him…

Sorry, I don't know much.

Is he eating?

It seems like he’s eating

while I’m out at work.

But I’m not sure if he’s eating three meals a day…

- Please excuse me. - Go ahead.

Hello. This is Sonokawa.

It’s worrisome to think that she hasn’t seen him at all.

- I hope we can see him today. - Yes, I understand.

I'm very sorry.

I suddenly got called into work, so I have to go.

What do you do for work?

Please don't ask such questions.

Teachers these days aren’t even allowed to ask the parents about their work?

That's right.

- But I’m not a teacher. - Still…

I’m a nurse. At Kanto Medical University Hospital.

What?

Higashitama Medical Center?

Yes.

Maybe you know each other?

- What? - No.

He’s a doctor there in the pediatrics department.

You are? I work in the operating room.

- You’re a surgical nurse? - Yes.

Yes, we’re shorthanded these days.

We’d like to see Satoru if that’s all right.

Please, go ahead.

I’m sorry, but I don’t think

it’ll make any difference whether I’m here or not.

Well…

Satoru might find it more comfortable to talk to you two than with me.

Aren’t you worried about him?

Sorry,

but it might be better for Satoru if his mom is here…

You think I’m not a good parent, right?

I’m sure the school

would prefer parents who can balance

both work and the PTA.

It’d be ideal to have parents

taking care of happy families without relying on the teachers.

I’m sure that’s what everyone expects.

That's not what I meant…

Sorry

for being a bad parent.

Please drop the key in the mailbox when you leave.

Let’s call it a day.

We’ll come again when she’s home

and try once more.

Wait. Dr. Makino!

He hasn’t eaten.

I'm coming in.

Sonokawa. It’s Fujioka.

I’m here today with Dr. Makino, the infirmary doctor.

How are you doing? Are you feeling well?

I haven’t seen you in a while.

Can you come out and see us?

We’re having curry for lunch on Monday.

I guess curry won’t work either…

You try, Dr. Makino.

This is Makino.

I’m not a teacher, so I don’t care if you come to school or not.

What are you saying?

But I'm a doctor, so if you’re not getting enough food or exercise,

I can’t turn a blind eye to that.

I want to know if you’re healthy.

Let me see you once.

SONOKAWA

ON PATROL

Satoru!

Wait, Satoru! Where are you going?

That voice just now…

Satoru, you haven't been going to school since the second semester?

How cool.

Wait. You’re wearing your indoor shoes?

Why? How lame!

Wait for me, Satoru.

What?

Why is Mimoto with him?

Let’s go after them.

- Why? - Why?

Is it wrong for them to be out on a Saturday afternoon?

They left through the window instead of the front door.

They didn’t step out. They ran away from home.

I see.

- Are you okay? - Yeah.

Oh no. It's Fujioka.

What?

Hey, Sonokawa!

Mimoto!

Oh, come on.

KAMIYAMA INDUSTRIAL PARK

Satoru left his house

and went somewhere on the bus.

If you get this message, please call me back. Thank you.

Where did they go?

They got on a bus headed for the industrial park.

How far are they planning to go?

They might have hopped on just to get away from me.

What are you doing?

I called his mom and left a message,

so I’m going to alert the vice-principal,

and I’ll ask Ms. Shinoya to call Mimoto’s guardian as well…

What? Dr. Makino?

Dr. Makino!

Hey, Satoru.

Are we running away?

Remember how we all rode the bus when we were in preschool?

It reminds me of those days.

You’re not going to school, right?

Why? Are you sick?

I guess you can’t run away from home if you’re sick.

Why aren’t you going to school?

But I think you’re so brave.

To be skipping school.

I can’t help but think that people are badmouthing me while I’m away.

So, I have to keep watch.

That’s why I actually don’t like being in the infirmary either.

I understand.

I will contact Mimoto’s mother.

And where are you guys right now…

Don't make me repeat myself.

Stop yelling.

Why do you always quit?

You always make me lose motivation.

Hey.

Why can’t you think about Satoru for once?

What?

Satoru has nothing to do with this!

Is there somewhere you want to go?

Shut up. I never asked you to come along.

But isn’t it better to be with me than being alone?

No.

Read the room.

I’m going to go meet someone.

Who?

My dad.

Your dad?

Why? He’s not home?

He left.

He did? Is it a divorce?

Wow this is a lot more depressing than I thought.

Why did he leave? What happened?

I shouldn’t have told you.

What’s in here?

I’m gonna open it.

Stop being nosy.

What is that? You’re going to play with your dad?

And now you’re ignoring me.

Wait! Wait up!

Dammit.

‪UOTANI

It’s my first time in Uotani.

Which way?

UOTANI CAR MAINTENANCE

Uotani. Car. Maintenance.

What is this, a riddle?

There it is!

AKI AUTO SERVICE

Come see me when you get lonely.

I’ll be living in Uotani, doing car maintenance.

I'll be waiting for you.

Aren't you going in?

UOTANI

Let's go.

Excuse me.

Is Mr. Sonokawa here?

Excuse me!

What?

We’re here to see Mr. Sonokawa.

And you are?

I’m the childhood friend

of Mr. Sonokawa’s son, Satoru. My name is Reika Mimoto.

This is Satoru.

His shoes are hilarious, aren’t they?

He snuck out of the window in these indoor shoes.

You didn't know he quit?

He quit work?

Yeah, last month.

It left us in a lurch.

I had heard that he quits easily, no matter what he does, but…

‪UOTANI MOTORS

Satoru. I'll be waiting for you.

Satoru.

Are you okay? Satoru!

What's wrong?

Makki.

- Who is this? - The school doctor. He’s not a creep.

Can you stand?

Slowly.

Eat this for now.

You might have low blood sugar.

It's good.

Why are you here?

Oh, I forget…

What were you planning to do once you met your dad?

Did you want him to come back?

You don’t know where he lives?

I guess you’d be there if you knew.

Wouldn’t your mom know where he is?

Doctor, you can’t read the room either?

I guess people worry about you when you stay silent.

Isn't that unfair?

You’re with him so that people will worry about you?

No!

I thought it'd be a lot of fun.

Oh, I’m sorry.

This isn’t fun for you, huh?

It’s fine.

Are you skipping class and hiding in the infirmary?

Well…

Are you being bullied?

What? That’s ridiculous. I have friends.

Then, why?

I can’t stay quiet like you, Satoru.

When I’m in the classroom, I feel like I'll end up saying something

that will offend someone.

I really don't get it.

If I only knew what would offend them,

I would be able to stop myself.

It’s obvious sometimes.

Just now, you caught yourself when you realized that this situation

isn’t fun for Satoru.

Thanks.

- Did you just thank me? - Hey.

If I had been by myself,

I wouldn't have been able

to ask about my dad.

I see.

What?

Nothing. It's just…

The bicycle…

Makki, you've done it now! What are you going to do?

- What am I supposed to do? - Who's bicycle is this?

‪KANTO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Take it easy for another hour or so.

Don’t worry. Your mom will be here soon.

Ms. Yoshida, you’re so nice.

Nurses are so cool.

Satoru, I wonder if your mom is like this when she’s working too.

Satoru’s mom is even cooler.

She helps out so many people every day, and she’s depended on by so many people.

I heard his mom is a capable surgical nurse.

I’m sure she’s busy if she’s that capable.

Seems like Satoru has no one but his mom who can come pick him up.

Maybe she has no one else to rely on.

The school…

What?

Is the school a place where people can rely on…?

Isn’t that something you’d know better than me, Dr. Makino?

Thank you.

Mimoto called her mom

and said that she’s with Dr. Makino.

Sonokawa is with them too.

I see.

I’m so glad.

I wonder why Dr. Makino isn’t contacting us.

Did you tell Dr. Makino to do so?

Did you tell him to contact you once he found them?

What?

I thought that goes without saying…

That’s just what we

perceive as common sense.

What?

Dr. Makino doesn’t care about anything else

as long as the kids are okay.

But he'll do pretty much anything once he knows

that it's for the welfare of the children.

That must be why he went after them.

Don’t you need to go home?

Mom is picking me up soon.

You should have been born in my family, Satoru.

Auntie, long time no see.

Long time no see, Reika.

Satoru, how are you feeling?

Fine.

I see.

I’m glad.

You’re still working, right?

I’ll leave by myself later on.

Where did you go?

I guess you don’t want to tell your mom.

Then,

I’ll go back to work.

I’m sorry for causing you inconvenience.

Wait.

Satoru went to see his dad.

To the auto shop in Uotani.

Did you see him?

No. They told us he quit.

I see.

I’m sorry.

You keep on apologizing.

Is that what you want? An apology?

You have things that you want to say.

But there are reasons why you aren’t saying it, right?

But if you keep it inside, there’s no way your situation will change.

Didn’t you go see your dad

because you wanted to move on?

If only Satoru and I

can take a half of each other to make a whole.

I say whatever’s on my mind

and hurt other people’s feelings.

But Satoru, you hold back from saying anything

and end up hurting yourself.

That’s not true.

It’s my fault.

Because I said…

You quit again?

I had no choice.

- My co-workers were annoying-- - You keep blaming others!

I can make it work once I find the right place for me.

You do this every day! I've had enough!

If all you’re ever gonna do is fight, just break up already!

And your dad really left,

so you felt too ashamed to face your mom?

If I had stayed quiet, they would still be together…

- That’s not true- - That’s why

I had to change things back to the way they were.

Even though

that’s impossible now.

It's so selfish.

Both Auntie and Uncle are selfish.

I feel so sorry for Satoru.

This is not Satoru’s fault.

It can't be helped.

It really can't be helped?

It shouldn’t be this way.

You’re lonely!

Am I wrong?

There’s no way you’re not lonely!

Should I not be saying this?

Maybe it can't be helped.

But it doesn’t change the fact that you’re lonely!

Auntie, weren’t you lonely too?

When Satoru wouldn’t speak to you?

Yeah.

Yeah. I was lonely.

Auntie,

can’t you wait here for Satoru?

Oh,

I’m not reading the room again.

I’ll stay here and wait for Mom.

Then you wouldn't be lonely, right, Mom?

Reika,

thank you.

Satoru,

I'm sorry.

I’m so bad at keeping the family together…

Now I’m the only one

who can wait beside you.

That’s not true.

At school, he has

the homeroom teacher and her…

and me too.

It seems like lunch on Monday is curry.

Really?

Let’s eat together in the infirmary.

Please don’t.

- Why? - Of course you can't.

Thank you.

A lot of people

are saved by the work that you do.

In exchange,

I think you have to rely on others

to pick up the pieces in areas where you lack.

I don’t think it’ll solve everything,

but I think it'll be a lot better

than trying to handle everything yourself.

Satoru,

will that be

all right?

Are you embarrassed?

Auntie, you should hug him.

We should leave.

- Makki, let's give them privacy. - What?

- Get out. - Fine.

- Get out. - I got it!

What?

Who was that good-looking mister?

What?

When I get sick,

I want that doctor to take care of me.

- Morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

What are you doing?

My muscles are so sore.

Since I rode the bicycle from Uotani.

Do you want these patches too?

No, thanks.

And why are you here?

NEW SOCIETY

I can stay here as long as I'm studying, right?

STAFF ROOM

Ms. Shinoya.

Yeah?

It’s about Reika.

How can things go back to the way they were?

I don’t think Sumi or Aurora

are angry at Reika, and they don't hate her either.

We don’t need to be best friends or anything,

but I don’t want things to be like this.

Thanks.

Once Mimoto finds out

that Mizumoto and Sasakura are worried about her,

she’ll be so relieved.

…by providing enormous

financial assistance for the construction,

became a part of the shogunate.

The financial affairs of the shogunate

consisted of gold and silver…

Satoru!

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

I was waiting for you, Sonokawa.

Sit down.

Did you come to eat curry?

I have to go to school,

eat all my meals,

and be healthy

or my mom gets worried.

Wait. That's so obvious.

You just realized that now?

Shut up.

Let's play ball next time.

- Do you know how to play ball? - Yeah.

Though I've never tried it.

Fine.

Do you want to start by studying in the infirmary?

Once you get a little comfortable,

we can start going to the classroom.

I'll go to the classroom.

Really?

Yes.

Okay.

Satoru is impressive.

It might be thanks to you.

What?

As chaotic as you are,

your rash and reckless words

may have been helpful to him and his mom.

I wonder.

Maybe.

I wonder if I can go back too.

If you’re aware of your flaws,

be honest and talk with them.

Makki, what color is your shirt?

- The color? - It looks like an old man's shirt.

Huh?

- You’re being offensive again. - You’re right.

What?

I'll go now.

Good luck.

I think we should talk together with Reika.

I don't want things to stay like this either.

Yeah.

I was thinking of something.

What is it?

Reika.

Sumi.

And all of you too. I want everyone to tell me from now on

if I'm being insensitive or if I’m bragging.

I’m dense when it comes to these things.

I’m really sorry about the other day.

Okay.

If I don’t like something, I’ll make sure to say it.

Okay.

I had gotten used to keeping it all in.

I thought it was unfair that you were saying whatever you wanted

without holding back.

But I realized that it had nothing to do with being unfair.

I was just envious of you, Reika.

You guys are impressive.

What?

Me and Sumi?

Yeah.

It’s amazing that you can doubt and question

whether your feelings were valid or not.

I think that's a good thing.

I was harsh with you too, Reika.

I’m sorry.

I remembered that the first person

who came up and spoke to me on the day of the entrance ceremony was you, Reika.

- Same here. - Me too.

No way. Me too.

Really?

Why don't you remember?

Reika, let's go watch a movie together again.

- Yeah, let's! - You guys made up already? How boring.

Shut up, Hiroshi.

Whoa, how scary. You're scaring me.

- Shut up. Be quiet. - Not listening.

- Move away! - She's crazy!

What are you doing?

Oh.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

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