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He's making good progress.

He's getting physically strong too.

Last time he was in the hospital, we mentioned the surgical procedure

called intracardiac repair.

I'd like to set the schedule for that.

Is it better

to do the surgery?

Of course, the surgery doesn't guarantee success,

and there are risks of complications.

Even after surgery,

we can't say for certain that he will recover smoothly.

He will need to continue taking his medicine.

Despite all that,

we still believe that having the surgery is the best option for him.

I understand.

We've been waiting for this day.

ANIMALS

NAOAKI SAEJIMA

DAYS UNTIL GRADUATION

I have a question for everyone.

How many more days do we have until graduation?

How many days is it?

It's about two months, right?

Sixty-five days.

Very good. That's correct.

Yeah!

If we subtract the days we don't come into school,

it becomes…

46 days.

What? That's it?

That's right. It's not much.

It's so short.

Some of you will be going to the same middle school,

but some of you will have to say goodbye.

Let's think of things that we want to do in the remaining 46 days.

Dodgeball.

That's a good idea!

No way!

I don't want to do that.

Let's do something we can all enjoy.

Hey.

Naoaki can't come to school yet?

We sometimes go and check his class.

He's still resting, but he's doing well.

I see.

I guess it's good if he's doing well.

Thank you.

Not at all.

- Stop it, Takuma. - What is that?

What was up with that?

- Ouch! - What are you doing?

- Not at all. - You liked that.

He's singing again.

He's been like that ever since Ms. Yoshino sent that video.

I'm getting tired of that song.

Yeah.

Nao.

Nao.

What's the matter?

Are you tired?

No, I'm okay.

Nao.

It's a surgery that will improve his condition.

I think he's anxious, so can you cheer him up?

He had his last surgery when he was two years old.

He shouldn't remember that.

Even if he doesn't remember it,

I think he's still scared of the surgery.

Is he scared?

He's pretending to be okay,

but deep down…

You're the one that's scared.

If everyone around him looks worried,

he'll get worried too.

I see. You're right.

Surgeries help patients get better.

Don't forget that.

I know that, but…

But what?

You won't tell us that he'll definitely be okay and that everything will go well?

Nothing is "definite" with medical treatments.

Want to join me?

Yeah.

- What color do you want? - Yellow.

Here.

He's coming out.

There he is.

Takuma!

What are you doing?

So stupid.

Nao. Your sister is here.

I have something I want to show you.

What is it?

Naoaki!

Naoaki, how are you doing?

We can't wait to play with you again, Naoaki!

Since we promised that we would!

Bye!

Promise.

Naoaki!

Naoaki, how are you doing?

We can't wait to play with you again, Naoaki!

Thank you.

Yeah.

KANTO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

You're not going to draw?

I have surgery tomorrow.

Mine is…

in three days.

You're going to have surgery so that you can get better, right?

Yeah.

Once the surgery is over and you get better, let's play together again.

Promise.

Promise.

Green light, red light!

Why does Fujino want to play this together?

- It's actually kind of fun. - Kind of.

- They're talking. - Fujino, you're out!

Why me?

They were talking too.

That doesn't matter.

Green light, red light!

Oh? Did I just see Ms. Shinoya move?

You didn't move?

She says she didn't move.

- Green light, red light. - Tag!

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, stop!

How many steps?

Thirty-five steps toward Shota.

- Thirty-five? - Makki!

- Let's play together. - Catch him.

I want to go too!

Makki!

Makino.

Day of the surgery.

When you wake up in the morning, do not eat anything.

You will get a shot,

and when you feel sleepy, you can go to sleep.

Is there anything you're worried about?

Nope. I'm fine.

Okay.

- Nao. - Ruka.

I'm going to do my best for my surgery.

I can't wait to play with you again, just like we promised.

Yeah.

Let's play again.

- Bye. - Bye.

Thank you.

You made a promise with Ruka to play with her?

I copied my friends at school.

Nao, you're old enough to cheer people up, huh?

Yeah, I can do that. I'm not a baby anymore.

You're right.

SURGERY IN PROGRESS

Naoaki, let's go back to your room.

KANTO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Hello?

Nao.

You're not eating dinner?

Let me see your face.

Well, he's probably scared of getting the surgery.

With him being like this, is it better to postpone it?

I guess not, since we've been waiting to do this surgery.

The final decision is up to the parents.

I hope Naoaki can view this surgery in a positive light.

Not doing the surgery…

is not an option, huh?

Yeah, because

what if we postpone it and he starts to get worse?

INFIRMARY

- Dr. Makino. - What?

Please help Nao.

- What? - Please.

Please go see Nao.

Naoaki Saejima.

Can you hear me?

Dr. Makino?

Yeah.

You have to make sure you eat.

I'm not mad.

If you don't eat,

you won't have any energy.

Why is it just me?

Everyone else

is healthy and they can go to school,

sing,

and play.

Why do I

have to have surgery?

I'm scared of the surgery.

Dad, Mom,

Dr. Takasaki, Dr. Sakuma, and Ms. Yoshida…

They all say that it'll be okay, but is that true?

Is it really going to be okay?

Dr. Makino,

do you also think it's going to be okay?

I knew it. It's not going to be okay, right?

That's not true.

You…

will get better.

Naoaki,

you will get better.

Definitely?

Definitely.

Let's make a promise.

What do you want to do

when you get better?

Hide and seek? Tag?

- Baseball. - Baseball?

Can you play?

You can't play baseball with just two people.

Then I want to play catch.

Okay.

Let's play catch.

Can you do it?

I'll practice.

So you have to get better.

Okay.

I trust you because you've never lied to me before, Dr. Makino.

Dr. Makino.

I heard that thanks to you, Naoaki has decided to go along with the surgery.

What did you do?

I told him that he'll definitely get better.

He thinks

that I would never lie to him.

That's why he believed me.

You've done it.

"Definitely" is a word doctors can never use.

Maybe you said those words as the school infirmary doctor.

But when someone is disheartened,

maybe it's better to take risks like that

and show a little consideration.

The word "definitely"

was probably

what Naoaki wanted to hear the most.

NAOAKI SAEJIMA

Yes.

Excuse me.

Director.

I know I'm in no position to say this, but…

please take good care of Naoaki Saejima.

What just happened?

Not sure…

Can I…

take tomorrow off from school?

You should go to school.

- But… - Don't worry. Naoaki will be all right.

Don't worry.

KANTO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

All right, Naoaki, you can do this.

Yeah.

This is from your sister.

- A letter? - Yeah.

She'll come here once she gets out of school.

DEAR NAO

I'm going to write down some problems, so please copy them in your notebooks.

Okay.

Dear Nao…

- Lower the bipolar forceps by ten. - Yes.

You're finally getting your surgery.

I'm sorry

I couldn't go see you.

Once I get back, let's play together a lot.

Did everyone get that?

Yes!

School

is so much more fun

than you imagine, Nao.

I…

love you, Nao.

Good luck with your surgery.

Let's go to school together.

Sincerely, your sister.

It'll take some time.

Okay.

Here. It's from Nao.

I'll go get something to drink.

Dear sis, thank you for the letter.

I'm going to get the surgery

so that I can go to school with you.

I want to go see a real lion too.

I wonder if it'll look like a Shisa.

I think it'll be even more fun

if I can see it with you.

Sis,

please don't cry

because of me.

Please don't cry anymore.

SURGERY IN PROGRESS

Sis,

I love you.

Sincerely, Naoaki.

INFIRMARY

Is Naoaki in surgery right now?

Saejima was spaced out all day today.

You're going to the hospital?

Yes.

He was my patient, after all.

Thank you for going.

I'm glad the surgery went well.

Naoaki did a very good job.

Thank you.

As I mentioned before,

it'll be about a week until we can take out the tubes.

Until then, we will keep him under anesthesia and manage his condition.

That means he'll be sleeping for a while?

Yes.

There are changes happening within his body because of the surgery.

We need to take time and see if the heart and lungs

accept this new implementation.

It's only natural to feel anxious.

Let's believe in Naoaki and wait patiently.

Yes.

Until now, your brother

showed a lot of patience.

That's why he was able to get this surgery.

Yeah.

He made lots of promises.

He's doing his best,

so that he can keep his promise.

Yeah.

Makino.

How's school?

Let's sit.

Kids are overflowing with energy, aren't they?

At school,

the kids who were crying yesterday, are already laughing today.

I now realize what it means to heal the body.

Thanks to them,

I was able to find out.

From here on out,

they'll walk on their own

and continue with life.

For them to do that,

it won't be enough if we only treat illnesses that are visible

to the naked eye.

Ms. Yoshida!

- What's the matter? - Dr. Makino…

What?

I'm about to cry.

That guy who got kicked out of the hospital…

He might end up being a really good doctor.

What? You're talking about Dr. Makino?

Let's go.

I wasn't supposed to get sick,

but now I'm in a place like this because of you.

Don't ever go near those two

or their room ever again.

HIGASHITAMA DAIHACHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr. Makino.

Can you check Mishima's injury?

I'm fine.

- What happened? - He tripped while playing soccer.

It's nothing serious.

Just show it to me.

When did you get hurt?

- This morning. - This morning?

How long have you been ignoring this?

Sorry, I didn't notice it until now.

Ouch! It stings.

If you leave it alone, it might end up hurting even more.

Why don't you come right away?

Because it's going to hurt.

It's for your own good.

I'm not sick or anything.

You will get sick if you leave it alone.

I feel like I'll get sick by coming to the infirmary.

It's the opposite.

- I kind of understand. - What?

I always feel sick when I go to the hospital.

A hospital is where you get better.

Yes, I know that.

You're not getting it.

Yeah, you don't get it.

I don't… want to go to the hospital.

I hate it. I won't go.

Goodbye.

Rock paper scissors.

Goodbye.

Saejima.

Yes?

I know you're worried

about your little brother.

But…

you have to think about yourself too.

I want you to treasure the time you have left

here at school.

Okay.

It's too small now.

Got you.

Got you.

Ready?

Here.

Nao.

Doctor.

I had a dream.

What kind of a dream?

I had lots of dreams.

I hope it comes true soon.

It will.

KANTO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Makino.

You were still awake?

Because I already slept a lot.

You're right.

- Hey. - Yeah?

My heart will get better, right?

Can you hear it?

- I can hear it beating. - Right?

Yeah.

Just have a little more patience.

Don't rush.

Rest well.

- Wait. - What?

One more time.

It's doing its best

and working hard.

- See you. - Bye bye.

It's…

a little…

- weird, isn't it? - Weird?

Maybe it's the way you're moving your shoulders? Or your elbow?

- I don't know, but… - If you don't know, then shut up.

Don't hurt yourself.

I wonder when Naoaki will be able to come to school.

Once his condition stabilizes.

First grade will be ending soon.

There's no point in rushing.

Enjoying first grade isn't his goal.

The day he's able to come is the right time.

You're right.

Let's wait until he's ready.

Okay.

Nao.

Ruka.

- You're all better now? - Yeah.

I'm being discharged today.

I'm happy for you.

This is for you.

- Really? - Yeah.

Then I'll give you this.

Thank you.

- Let's play again someday. - Yeah.

- Bye. - Bye.

Nao, see you again.

Just a little more…

Just a little more patience.

HIGASHITAMA DAIHACHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Saejima. - Yeah?

Is Naoaki doing well?

Yeah.

Sorry he's not here. I know you guys helped me to make that video for him.

If he can't make it by our graduation,

we'll come back here to see him.

So, let us know when he's able to come to school.

Thank you.

Not at all.

Not at all.

You're doing that again, Takuma?

When did you start copying Takuma?

I kind of admire him.

WRITE AN ESSAY FOR THE YEARBOOK

My dream

is to become a doctor.

My younger brother

has had problems with his heart ever since he was born.

He had two surgeries,

but he can't go to school yet.

Everyone got that.

"Why can't he play like everyone else?"

"Why can't he come to school like everyone else?"

"Why is this only happening to my little brother?"

I wondered that many times.

SLEEP SCHEDULE YUKI NOZAKI

I know that doctors are doing their best to help.

I also know that Dad and Mom are struggling.

I sometimes wonder, "Why does it have to be my family?"

I have so many different emotions,

but among them all, the one thought that always crosses my mind

is…

EXCHANGE DIARY

…I wonder

what my little brother is feeling.

I'm the one who's always by his side,

but I can't take his place for him.

So, I can only imagine what he's feeling.

No matter how much I imagine it,

I can't reach him.

In order to get even one step closer,

I want to be on the side that treats the sick.

That's my dream.

NAOAKI SAEJIMA

TO MS. YOSHIDA. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING SINCERELY, NAOAKI

Good luck.

NAOAKI SAEJIMA

All done.

Is this all?

- Let's double check. - Okay.

- Colored pencils. - Check.

- Crayons. - Check.

Naoaki!

Takuma! Hiroya and Yamato!

Good morning, Naoaki.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Good morning.

- Let's go. - It's gotten warmer.

It's warm like a bath.

- It's not that warm. - It's a dog!

Naoaki, if you keep pointing things out, you'll be late for school.

Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Dr. Makino!

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Remember our promise to play catch?

A promise is a promise.

I heard he practiced a lot.

Really?

Shut up.

Saejima!

- Good morning. - Good morning.

COMPLETE TRANSPOSITION OF GREAT ARTERIES

What are you writing?

It's private information.

What's the matter?

Dr. Makino, what do you like?

What?

Oh! Do you have a girlfriend?

- You do? - That's private information.

What? You have a girlfriend?

What? That's hard to believe.

- You think so? - What's wrong with you guys?

- You have one, right? - You do?

- Do you? - Yes?

Do you?

Mrs. Iwami!

Are you coming back to the infirmary?

Hey, Yuki and Mika.

- Long time no see. - You've been well?

- Your baby is so cute. - So small.

So small.

I came to say a greeting since I will be returning in April.

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Subtitle translation by: Lili Morita