Say Hello to Black Jack 12

Say Hello to Black Jack, Volume 2, Chapter 12 (pp. 89~108)


<89>
=You seem to be doing well,
=Granny.

=All thanks to you, Master Professor...
=Your edifying guidance—
[x2]*mumble*

[x3]SCRIT

=Hey,
=There's something going on in the surgical ward!


<90&91>
#12: Vindication

=Mr. Miyamura!!


<92>
[x2]CLACK

=Please calm down!!
=Let's talk about this!!

=What seems to be the problem?

PLIT


<93>
=I heard that my chances of surviving surgery at this hospital are quite low...
=The intern from the internal department told me...

=I don't wanna die.
=I'm gonna look for another hospital.

=Wha...?

=What are you blabbering about—!!
=Who do you think you are—!!


<94>
[x3]RABBLE

[x2]HUFF

WHUP

=Hey!! Get outta here!!
=Someone close that door!!

=Don't close it.


<95>
=I would like,
=All the patients to hear this.

CLACK

=Mr. Miyamura,
=Your operation is certainly very risky.

=But the same risk will be present at any hospital.
=That is the nature of surgery.


<96>
=You seem to believe that the level of surgical skill at this hospital is low—
=Please explain to us how you reached that conclusion.

=Damn...
=Mr. Miyamura... He's trying to leave the hospital.

=I heard you guys rarely ever do surgeries.
=That's like being a chef who never goes into the kitchen.

=I see...
=So you wish to undergo surgery at a hospital that performs as many operations as possible, "the more the better..."


<97>
=Very well...
=Then feel free to look for a hospital of that sort.

=Excuse me...
=Let me through please...

=But Mr. Miyamura...
=You're mistaken if you think those types of hospitals are the most skilled...


<98>
=Their only objective is to process as many patients as possible.
=They don't spend time and care on any patient.

=They're just in it for the money.

=Do you think people like that can provide you with proper medical treatment?

[x2]*mumble*

=Liar...!!


<99>
=The Japanese medical system is extremely partial.
=The "price" of an operation is the same no matter the caliber or number of the surgeons involved.

=For instance, Mr. Miyamura's cardiac bypass surgery costs,
=854,000 yen.

=How many doctors will we have involved?
=10 doctors!!

=What about a money-mongering hospital?
=Naturally, they will have a far lesser number.

=Liar!!

=All of us are "certified professionals."
=We have each undergone six or more years of surgical training and have memberships in the Association for Thoracic Surgery.


<100>
=However, in Japan...
=Anyone is allowed to perform any kind of surgery as long as they have a medical license.

=These so-called professionals hailing from godforsaken third-rate institutions.
=They mechanically process patients every waking moment of the day...

=They think they're running a fast food joint.

=Please...
=Think this over...


<101>
=Liar!!!

[x4]HUFF

=Mr. Miyamura...
=If you really think you should transfer hospitals, then by all means...


<102>
=I promise I'll find you a good hospital...!
=So please, do whatever you think is right...!!

=What are you talking about...
=You're all talk anyways...!

=Stand back.
=You are no longer Mr. Miyamura's primary physician.


<103>
=Professor,
=Have you ever heard of a doctor who performs over 200 surgeries each year...?

=Stand back.

=Shoo shoo!
=A mere intern daring to disrespect the professor!!

=I've met and talked with a doctor like that!!

TICK...

=Hmm...
=So... You betrayed this hospital and contacted an outside doctor...?


<104>
=Th-//The doctor I met...
=Doctor Saburo Kita, was absolutely not a money-monger!!

=Please... Expand your horizons...

=There's worlds,
=Beyond your own...


<105>
=You are unfit to be a member of this institution.
=Turn in your resignation immediately.

=Well, Mr. Miyamura?
=What will it be...?

=Are you going to leave this hospital?


<106>
=I don't know.
=I don't know what to believe anymore...

=Hey, Professor...
=Have you ever cried because of a patient?

=It is unprofessional to cry for those reasons.


<107>
=Then it's professional to pretend like nothing happened!?

=If you cry just to forgive yourself, then it's unprofessional...
=But...//But...

=Stop.


<108>
=Why are you trying so hard for me...?
=Why do you care so much... About me...?

=Mr. Miyamura...

=Doctor Saito...
=I'm putting my faith in you...