Ep. 22: Pinoko attempts adult romance with Tinq while Black Jack performs surgery for his reversed organs.

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Pinoko encounters Tinq, a boy of the same age, and attempts to engage in an adult relationship with him, causing Sharak to react with horror. Tinq suffers from a rare medical condition where his internal organs are reversed. To save his life, Black Jack performs a complex surgical operation with Pinoko's assistance. The situation reveals that Pinoko's behavior was actually a strategy to make the Doctor jealous, as she harbors genuine romantic feelings for him rather than Tinq. This episode highlights the medical challenge faced by Black Jack and the emotional dynamics within the group, culminating in the clarification of Pinoko's true affections for the surgeon.