Ep. 168: Doraemon introduces speed-altering pills to help Nobita, but Nobita convinces Doraemon to take them first.
Aired on October 13, 1979

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Doraemon feels that Nobita is too slow and decides to use the Fast and Slow Pills to speed him up. However, Nobita suggests that Doraemon should try the pills on himself first. Consequently, Doraemon takes the pills instead of Nobita. This situation arises from Nobita's desire to see how the items work before using them himself. The episode focuses on the interaction between the two characters regarding the use of this specific gadget. No other events or outcomes are described in the provided source material. The narrative centers solely on the decision-making process regarding the pill usage.
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