Becoming a Doctor at Age 37 (37-sai de Isha ni Natta Boku ~Kenshui Junjo Monogatari~ / 37歳で医者になった僕〜研修医純情物語〜)

Are you saying there was no mistake on your part?

The patient was unlucky that he got inflicted with

a troublesome disease.

- About Suzu and me... - Yeah, I told Professor Saeki.

I also suggested that he use her to shut you up.

The truth is Professor Saeki misdiagnosed,

Niimi Sensei and I didn't notice it, and

consequently, Date-san died, isn't it?

The normal life Suzu-san desired here

is a special kind of normal!

Please just think about yourself and Suzu-san for now.

I came to hand in something.

I'm quitting.

For the time being, I'll hold on to this.

We should leave him an opportunity to come back.

Residents get temporarily confused all the time.

He didn't seem that way to me.

Today too, he came when he was told not to.

If a resident drops out,

it could reflect badly on the supervising doctor, Niimi Sensei.

But what should we do about reporting it to Saeki Sensei...

If it's necessary, I'll leave it up to you, Nakajima Sensei.

Sawamura Sensei, remember, tomorrow's Katsuragi-san's

- heart function test. - Got it.

Nakajima Sensei.

That applies to your fiancée too.

Her condition isn't good.

It would be a burden both physically and mentally to look for another hospital.

Is that a threat?

He played right into their hands, that Hasegawa.

See? Didn't I say so?

Scandals will be exposed as the dean's race approaches.

You don't have to look so happy about it.

- I have no comment. - That's brusque.

By the way, where's Flighty Shimoda?

Haven't seen him since yesterday. Is it a cold? Although idiots don't catch colds, they say.

- Shimoda Sensei had some business. - He resigned yesterday.

- Sawamura Sensei! - He quit? Why?

He stuck his nose in a scandal.

That idiot!

Hello.

Thank you for taking the time to come.

That's alright.

- Please come in. - Excuse me.

Are you alright?

I feel a little tired.

You're all done with tests for today.

Rest well.

Yuta-san.

How's it going?

- Konno Sensei, do you have a minute? - Yes.

Did something happen?

He had a scary look on his face.

Morishita Sensei, how's Suzu?

She's at NYHA Class 3...

Her heart function has deteriorated to the point where

everyday physical activity is affected.

We'd better start thinking about switching over to continuous hemodiafiltration (CHDF).

Does that mean she can't be discharged?

Yes. She can't transfer to another hospital either.

Like I said the other day, don't think about unnecessary things.

I plan to transform the Department of General Medicine

into a place of true medical care for patients.

Are you telling me to close my eyes to

Date-san's case so you can transform the Department of General Medicine?

That's right. That's for Suzu-san and your sake as well.

- So I should heed your warning? - That's right.

I can't get myself to think that's the right thing to do.

I don't think you think it's the right thing to do either.

Even so, I want you to do as I say.

Konno Sensei, I believe you and I, as doctors,

are heading towards the same goal.

Oh, Konno Sensei...

- Are you already done for the day? - Well, yes.

Will you come with me then?

I'm meeting Shimoda-kun today.

What about you, Sawamura Sensei?

- I have work to do. - I see.

Please! This isn't right.

We can't let him quit like this.

You should go. It's just for few drinks.

Yes, but...

I wish you'd act normal.

When you have that look on your face,

it makes me feel like I'm gravely ill.

Suzu...

Oh, and about the DVD.

DVD?

I still have it. It needs to go back by today.

Don't worry about it. I'll take care of it.

Thanks. And don't drink too much, okay?

Okay.

"Death Rate due to Complication from Heart and Kidney Failure"

"...60-70% dies. ...will die within a year."

I'm grateful for your concern, but

I've already made up my mind.

I went over to Date-san's today too, and

promised I'd help out at court.

- What do you mean court? - I'm gonna testify.

That it was Professor Saeki's medical mistake.

Hey, keep it down.

Is she determined to file a lawsuit?

I think she's still consulting with the lawyer.

Shouldn't you reconsider?

You're really not going to be able to come back.

I told you I have no intention of going back.

Once I take care of this, I'll look for a side job for the time being

and think about my future.

You're not going to be a doctor anymore?

Nope.

But you were working so hard at it.

Shimoda Sensei.

Konno Sensei,

aren't you going to support me?

You're the one who became a doctor at 37.

I always thought it was cool that you could do

what you believed in, even if the supervisors didn't approve.

I'll start all over too. I'm only 24 yet.

I'll have to watch the DVD. It looks interesting.

Let's watch it together, okay?

DVD?

I still have it. It needs to go back by today.

Don't worry about it. I'll take care of it.

Tomorrow is finally election day for the dean of medical school.

The only thing we, the nonvoters, can do is pray.

Let's all join together and

pray for Saeki Sensei's victory.

Why's everyone so quiet.

Kosuge Sensei, bring that out.

- Here. - The small one too.

- Here. - Thanks.

Now then, let's end this with a cheer...

That's all for today. Thank you.

What's with the big sigh.

I didn't sleep very well last night.

You have bed hair.

If you don't straighten up, you'll look like a fool to Suzu-san.

- I'm sorry. - Konno Sensei.

Yes.

I'll be talking to Suzu-san's parents this afternoon...

- About the CHDF too? - Yeah.

What about you?

- I'll be there. - Alright. I'll see you later.

All of us, including the patients,

believe that Professor Saeki will be victorious.

I guess at this point, it's clearly game over.

As I recall,

a few doctors from the Hasegawa side turned around to support you.

Well, those guys are smart too.

It's all due to your natural virtue, Professor Saeki.

The only thing is...

that case involving Date-san.

Ah... That's already been taken care of.

- Pardon me? - Like I said,

it doesn't take too long to persuade smart people.

What do you mean you're not going to sue?

We decided to settle it out of court.

That's why I'm asking you why?

- Until yesterday you were... - Even if we went to court,

more than likely, we'll be in it for the long haul.

The settlement offered by the other party was a suitable amount.

It's not a matter of money. Your husband...

Date-san is dead...

So whether we go to court or not,

my husband won't come back.

I don't want to call more attention to it.

Don't you want to make it clear?

If we let the matter end unresolved like this...

You think so

because you're an unrelated third party, Shimoda Sensei.

All I wanted you to do was save my husband.

It's not that

I wanted you to tell me why he died.

I...

Shimoda Sensei, I appreciate your thought.

But if you're truly grieving for my husband,

please go back to the hospital.

I want you to remember how you feel now

to help the other patients.

And...

if you don't mind,

please give these to Saeki Sensei.

Suzu?

If you're looking for Katsuragi-san, she went for a walk.

- A walk? - Yes. With Sawamura Sensei.

Nice time of the year, isn't it?

Yes, I suppose.

Do you like flowers?

It's not that I don't like them.

It's more like I don't have much interest in them.

I'd been studying ever since I can remember, so

when I see flowers, I just think of them as vegetation.

I don't think you're like that now.

Really?

I think that's a good thing.

I've always liked flowers, but

I feel I'm taking a better look at them now.

Things like the sky and flowers.

Yesterday, I heard the voice of night.

The voice of night.