Ep. 3: Karin Shiraishi Refuses Surgery in Kitami Hospital
Aired on February 3, 2004
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Fifteen-year-old Karin Shiraishi has remained in a hospital in Kitami for two years, consistently declining to undergo surgery. The arrival of Dr. Amakasu, a new resident physician, introduces tension as he appears somewhat arrogant. Karin is immediately unimpressed by his demeanor and attitude. This initial interaction sets the stage for their developing dynamic within the medical facility, highlighting the patient's resistance to treatment and the doctor's perceived snobbery.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Atsuko Akanegi assists her mother with the family business in Hakodate
- Ep. 2 · Atsuko Akanegi visits Kurata's apartment on a rainy night in Hakodate
- Ep. 3 · Karin Shiraishi Refuses Surgery in Kitami Hospital
- Ep. 4 · Karin Shiraishi Discovers Her Email Correspondent Is Dr. Amakasu
- Ep. 5 · Kyoko Asahina, the uptight cinema club director in Sapporo, clashes with her peers
- Ep. 6 · Kyoko Asahina Leaves the Club After Miki Returns and Apologizes in Sapporo
- Ep. 7 · Suomi and Hanna share a childhood bond and a mutual passion for ice skating in Asahikawa