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- Cholera outbreak! - If this continues, the city of Edo will become a ghost town.

Doctor!

Go! Do what you have to do.

Please come back, Doctor! Doctor!!

You will come back, right, Doctor?

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Since then...

Please let me be your apprentice!

Ryoma-san became an apprentice of Sir Katsu.

It's been decided that the government will support us with the cholori treatment.

Kyotaro-san became a secretary for Sir Katsu, too.

It's delicious. Would you like some brown rice inari? (Inari: rice stuffed fried bean curd)

Kiichi has started to work as a servant at Daikichiya.

[Surgery]

Hold it down here.

I am a person who came from the future.

Thankfully, Saki-san has been acting like nothing happened.

Well then, please continue.

Oh, okay.

I'm used to Edo's lifestyle now.

Dr. Ogata let me give lectures at the Western Medical Science School.

Vitamin B1 is a nutrient that helps your nerves and muscles.

- It will increase your appetite. - Do you think it's true...

- On the contrary, if you are not getting enough— - What is that doctor saying?

- You will feel tired, - Hey, look at that.

and your legs and arms will become numb.

I'm going to do my best.

There is a risk that your heart may stop.

In order to prevent that...

Well, my next question about your lecture earlier.

Is it true that lack of vitamin B causes beriberi?

Yes.

On A Hereditary Book of the Medicine, it's written that when you get beriberi,

you should eat red beans or barley. Is that right?

I think it is right.

Rice bran, brown rice and sweet potato are good, too.

Eating those foods can ease the symptoms.

- How about the next question? - Me!

A captain of cargo ships always takes fermented rice bran for a long trip...

So this is your scalpel, Dr. Minakata...

Everyone has started to walk their own way positively.

But, there was no change seen in your picture.

For better or worse...

What is that?

A tool to wimble through your head.

I see...

Would you like to try it?

Yes!

Please come here.

Place your left hand here, and hold it tight.

Then put your right hand here, and push it gently. Turn it slowly.

Right! You're doing great.

Oh, right.

Would you like your tofu fried or boiled for dinner?

Ah... fried, please.

Doctor Minakata!

You have a visitor.

Me?

Seems like you are very close with Dr. Minakata.

You don't hate Dr. Jin, do you, Mother?

It's not about like or dislike.

You are a girl. You shouldn't be absorbed in medicine.

What would you do if this delays your marriage any longer?

Oh my! Are these all medical instruments?

There are so many.

Yes. I asked them to make different things, and it turned out to be so many.

How about you, Ryoma-san? You went to Sir Katsu, right?

Oh... I was very busy

learning about ships.

I explained how to prepare for a voyage to the higher-ups in Echizen.

When I'm with Sir Katsu, I have many things to do.

But, you seemed to find your path.

I don't know where this path leads, though.

Doctor?

Are you free later today?

Huh?

So, the Doctor went out.

He was going out with Mr. Sakamoto, so he said he wouldn't need dinner.

What?

Uhm... can't I open my eyes now?

No!

But, two men holding hands seems a little...

I don't want to, either.

Could you at least tell me where are we going?

It's fine now. You can slowly open your eyes.

This is the best in the world:

Yoshiwara! (red-light district)

This place seems to be the "Moon that Floats in the Dark".

When I close my eyes, it seems brighter and more heavenly.

It's so beautiful.

So, we are going into a bar now.

I helped the owner of the bar named Suzuya before.

He told me to stop by anytime with no charge.

No, no! I got to see the real Yoshiwara, so...

There is a funny story called "Akegarasu" (Morning Crow).

A rich man who doesn't like Yoshiwara

was deceived and brought to here.

- Well, that's it. Let's go. - No, wait—

Ryoma-san!

What do you think?

Tell them that I'm with a doctor today.

Ryoma-san, I think I should leave.

What are you saying, since you're already here?

I asked Saki-san to prepare my dinner.

What are you doing?

- Wa..Wait. Get away from me. - The truth is, there is a woman that I like.

She is the most popular courtesan at this place.

Who cares…!

Whenever I come here, she won't talk to me.

The rumors say that

she is looking for a doctor.

Miki, you may not believe this...

but I saw something unbelievable at the moment.

It's okay, Dr. Jin. I'll see you again some day.

I met her in Yoshiwara.

JIN ~ Episode 4 ~

I heard that you were looking for a doctor.

Oh, this is Dr. Minakata Jin.

He is now the famous doctor in Edo.

Can you cure any disease?

No, not any disease--

Of course! He can cure any disease. Right?

Uhm... what is your surname?

No, that won't help.

Do you have a child?

Fool!

What's wrong with you, Doctor?

It's obvious that she doesn't.

Although he saved Master's life, I don't want to drink with Asagiura.

Didn't I tell you many times?

Asagiura.

In Yoshiwara, (Asagiura: A samurai who came out of the country.)

the courtesans have the right to refuse customers as they wish.

I said I would pay as much money as she wants.

But, she treated me coldly.

I'm really sorry.

For a mere prostitute, she surely is arrogant.

Who does she think I am?

I'm very sorry.

That mister likes Courtesan Nokaze.

He has been visiting here every single day for the past month,

but she refuses to even speak to him.

Well then...

We'll come again.

I was able to hear her voice today.

Doctor, let's get going.

Oh, yes.

Excuse me, please deliver a message to Nokaze-san.

Mr. Sakamoto!

Oh, Madam.

About the continuous rudeness of Nokaze,

I would like to apologize on behalf of my husband.

I expected this much from the best-in-the-world "Yoshiwara."

The higher the mountain is, the more enjoyable to climb.

Where is Mr. Hikosaburo today?

Well, he has been sick

for about 20 days.

He hasn't even responded to our calling for a few days.

We had him see different doctors,

but his condition keeps getting worse.

So, that's why the courtesan was looking for a doctor.

Well that... could be part of the reason.

That's alright.

This guy is a doctor.

His name is Minakata Jin, a famous doctor in Edo.

- You should let him examine Mr. Hikosaburo. - What?

Is that true?

Yeah. This doctor can cure any illness as if it was a lie.

Wait, Ryoma-san.

Courtesan Nokaze. Can I come in?

Actually, the doctor from earlier...

said that you might be anemic.

Anemia?

It means that you lack of blood.

The symptom could be dizziness, throbbing of the heart, or short of breath.

He guessed it by looking at the lower part of your eyes being extremely white.

To treat it, you have to eat a lot of

seaweeds, lavers, and kelps.

What is that doctor doing here?

He was examining him just now.

You didn't ask him to leave?

He said, if Dr. Jin can really cure him, he'd like to witness.

Madam, did your husband experience anything unusual

before he complained of headache?

For example, whether he fell down or bumped into something.

When he was changing the water in the altar,

he lost his footing.

He got a bump on the left side of his forehead.

At that moment, he was in a great pain.

But his bump was healed right after that.

And after a month,

he was doing well.

I think that your husband is suffering from a chronic subdural hematoma.

Chronic subdural--

After he injured his head slightly,

he kept bleeding in his head for a few weeks.

A few wee--

Blood inside the head? How can that be?

Is there any way to cure him?

Yes. In his head,

I'll make a small hole about this size.

If I remove the blood clot, more than likely, he will recover.

Make a whole in the head?

Your husband is in critical condition.

If we do nothing, he will remain unconscious.

For the worst case, his life may be endangered.

I've never heard of a such treatment!

If you do that, he will certainly die.

The doctor says it's going to be fine,

so it's going to be fine.

Right, Doctor?

But, there is one problem.

Eh?

There is a possibility that it is not a chronic subdural hematoma.

It could be a cerebral infraction or a brain tumor.

If his illness is located in the deeper part of the brain,

I'm sorry, but

I can't do anything.

So, even if you make a hole in his head,

there is possibility that you can't cure him?

- Just a possibility. - I got it.

You only want to see what's inside his brain.

You are experimenting with this outrageous treatment so you can perform an autopsy after he dies.

Madam, you must not be fooled by him.

If we do nothing now,

he will die for sure.

If he gets a surgery--

If you wound his body pointlessly,

you'd only cause him an unnecessary pain.

You...

Doctor! What do you think you should do?

Me?

That's right!

I...

Please perform surgery,

the surgery you are talking about.

Stay back, Nokaze. It's not your place to interfere.

I've met a bunch of

doctors until now.

But...

there weren't any doctors who diagnosed me as an anemic.

But, this doctor figured that out in a brief moment.

Is that so?

He truly is a great doctor.

If someone could save Master...

he is the only one who could.

Please, Madam.

Please make a wise judgement.

Are you calling me a fool?

Not at all! I just...

want to save Master's life.

I got it.

Let's do that surgery.

But, if he doesn't survive, then...

what are you going to do?

When that happens,

I will have a drink with that Mister.

- Oh... - Nokaze-san, that is...

If you pity me,

please... save

my Master.

[To Suzuya in Yoshiwara]

[Please bring the surgical instruments...]

[Minakata Jin]

He will perform an emergency surgery, so

he needs someone to deliver the tools that are written here.

Certainly.

Aahh...

You can just gather the tools, and I will deliver--

I will go there.

Well...

the address is in Yoshiwara.

Women can't enter the place--

Yoshiwara?? Di-Disgusting.

I'm sorry, Saki, but could you prepare the tools immediately?

Yes.

This drawing looks real.

But, where did Dr. Minakata learn his medical expertise?

Dr. Saburi said he must've learned at the Hanaoka-ryu School.

Hanaoka-ryu? I heard he learned in Nagasaki.

But someone saw him carrying Hanaoka-ryu surgical instruments.

Why did he have to tell a lie?

Thank you so much, Kyotaro-san.

Well then, I will wait.

Lord Tachibana, how about some liquor?

I'd rather not, since the Doctor is performing surgery in the next room.

Ether Anesthesia using Open-drop Technique

He'll be fine.

He should feel comfortable soon.

What in the world was that?

I did an ether anesthesia.

Next, I will sterilize his head.

So there's a blood clot inside?

Yes... there is.

I lied.

If there is no X-ray nor a CT scan,

even if there is a hematoma,

it's impossible to pinpoint the location, but...

Please save...

my Master.

"God only puts forth challenges which you can conquer."

What is this noise?

He is probably opening his head.

Opening the head is a serious matter.

Mr. Sakamoto, don't you think you are being unrespectful?

It's okay,

because I trust Minakata Jin.

- Can you smell that? - Smell what?

The powder that courtesans use on their skin.

I'll wait outside.

Now that I am alone, the smell attracts me even more.

Oh my, you have a good nose.

Is there something you need from me?

I must hurry.

Hopefully, hematoma will be here.

It can't be...

There is no blood clot.

I will open another hole.

You are opening two holes?

I will begin.

You must admire him a lot.

I am thankful to my Master,

who made me what I am today.

Tell me... your story.

Who do you think

brought that doctor here?

I was ten years old

when I was sold to this place.

Where did she come from? How old is she?

I was told that I can eat my stomach full of white rice,

so I came here without knowing anything.

But... soon, I realized what kind of place this was.

I really hated it.

I wanted be kicked out,

so I repeatedly plotted silly pranks.

- Idiot girl, what did you do that for? - Unfortunately, all they did was scold me

and didn't kick me out.

One day, I finally made up my mind.

Did you try to kill yourself?

I shaved (cut) it...

I cut my hair and disguised as a boy.

Then I ran away from here.

I was lucky enough to pass the main gate.

That day, all day long

I walked around the city of Edo.

I had a blast that day.

However, by the end of the day...

What do you want to eat today?

I have a lot of money today.

Really? I can eat whatever I want?

Came to realize that I have no place to return.

Therefore, I was hungry, too.

In the end, I had no choice but to return.

Where have you been?

I was worried about you.

You must be hungry. Here, don't be modest.

- Is it delicious? Go ahead and eat more. - Yes.

To be honest, I didn't want to eat a meal at such a despicable place.

But, I couldn't stop eating the delicious rice.

I thought to myself, I am no longer a human.

I am nothing but a dog.

Then, Master said

he wants to talk to me.

Do you know this?

In the entire country, this is the only place

a woman can overthrow her superior.

A mere prostitute who is no different than a dog

can even become a Bodhisattva (Buddhist saint) in here.

If you become a "Yobidashi," the highest rank courtesan,

everyone will bow down before you

and beg for your mercy.

You can even reject an audience of the Cabinet ministers.

We have to maintain our business,

but you don't have to share a bed with a customer you don't like.

You also may enchant

a real man with money and power.

This place holds a luxury to revel in prosperity.

But the people who can succeed

are only a handful of courtesans.

Most prostitutes

will die miserably.

This is a fact, too.

You are blessed with

your appearance and talent.

Even your stubbornness will become part of your charm someday.

What do you think? Rather than running away,

don't you want to climb to the top?

I'll do it.

I... want to become a Budhisattva, Master.

Your hairstyle... is similar to a Budhisattva already.

After that, he raised me as if he was a real father.

No, more than a real father.

This is why

I can't bear...

If he dies,

I won't be able to bear it.

I found it.

Please stay calm.

If I remove the blood, your husband's life can be spared.

There was a hematoma! Your husband will be fine now.

He will be fine.

I knew this would happen.

I told you! My judgement was right.

Excuse me, can we forget the promise Nokase-san made?

She can refuse the customers she doesn't like, can't she?

Of course.

We can forget all that.

Thank goodness.

I am so relieved.

How does he remember such a thing?

Sir Minakata.

Please come visit us again soon.

Sincerely, it would be my pleasure

to serve you.

Well, it won't be necessary--

- How about me? - Mr. Sakamoto,

I've heard you are a busy man, so...

Earlier, you called me Asagiura. (a samurai who came to work at Edo from a remote location)

- Ryoma-san. - Well, I don't recall it.

I am a samurai from the country for sure,

but I don't work in Edo.

Even an Asagiura (unrefined low-class samurai)

is still an honorable samurai.

I am not graceful as such.

I am only a loner who has no lord or clan.

I am Sakamoto Ryoma, the loner without a master.

It'd be rude if you address me as an Asagiura.

So next time, address me properly, can you?

Yes!

Mr. Sakamoto Ryoma, the loner without a master.

I'll be sure to keep that in mind.

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It's a morning crow. (Akegarasu, the story from the traditional comedy)

The Akegarasu, what kind of story was that?

It's a boring story.

Um... Doctor.

Saki must be agitated,

because you visited Yoshiwara (red-light district).

She must be.

For a young lady...

Welcome home. Did your surgery go well?!

Saki... didn't mind it at all.

You are mistaken,

Saki-san!

Miki... I'd like to know something.

Is it possible that Nokase-san is your ancestor?

By interacting with her,

your future will lead

to good or bad.

Or maybe, it doesn't make any difference at all.

It's useless for me to hesitate now.

However,

the encounter with her...

The date

is the same.

It must be heaven's will.

My encounter with you

will bring you happiness...

That's my only hope.

A lady cannot enter (Yoshiwara).

I was granted a special permission that my brother requested.

Are you upset about something?

I feel like a new man.

Doctor, please enjoy yourself on your next visit for sure.

Next time, for sure?

I suggested him to pleasure himself,

but he left in a hurry because he wanted to eat seasoned fried tofu.

- I will prepare seasoned fried tofu for you today. - Sure.

Please wait, Doctor.

♫ Do you remember the day we first met? ♫

Actually, I have another patient for you to examine.

Sure. I'll have a look.

Thank you very much.

This way, please.

A lady of noble family should wait here.

It's not easy for your eyes.

I can endure it.

I am a Doctor's assistant after all.

♫ Are you there now watching over me? ♫

♫ Tell me… ♫

♫ I’m missing you now ♫

♫ There’s so much I want to tell you ♫

♫ Oh, I miss you, I miss you ♫

Older Sister,

I brought you a doctor.

He is the best doctor in Edo.

♫ Where are you? Hold me ♫

♫ I’ll always be here ♫

Miki,

in this moment,

I witnessed the most shocking thing.

It was...

the most rare illness in the modern world,

the terminal stage of...

~ Preview ~ Unfortunately...

You can't cure her?

I am aspired to work in the medical field.

I want to make medicine.

If we succeed, we can cure

terminal illnesses such as syphilis.

What is the medicine called?

It is penicilin.

You can go collect blue mold as much as you can?

That's right.

- It's oil! - It can be a remarkable medicine?

The invention of this medicine

will revolutionize the medical world.

Farewell.

Please come back to me.

Yuri-san,

please give me the strength.