Saijô no Meii 12

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p114:

Sena: Tremendous powers...?

Ayame: Yeah.

Ayame: Hey, do you know what kind of person typically owns these private hospitals?

Sena: Now that you mention it...

Sena: ...hospitals aren't corporations, so they're probably not shareholders...

so that means...

Ayame: So...

p115:

Ayame: There's a landlord. L.A.N.D.L.O.R.D.

*: The medical director of a hospital must be a medical doctor, but administrators such as the chairperson of the board of trustees are typically owners of the hospital grounds. They may or may not be doctors themselves.

Ayame: This hospital is also like that, the actual owner is the supposed descendant of the Taira clan, Masamori Taira.

Ayame: Along with this hospital, Heisei Central Hospital as the center, he is the owner of 57 branch hospitals around Japan.

Sena: Oh... for real?

Sena: but... what does that have to do with power?

Ayame: Two points. One is that Taira-san, unlike typical proprietors, has a personal interest in medicine, and once was a medic himself.

Ayame: And the other point being...

p116:

Ayame: ...that he is an elderly man, but has no children of his own.

Sena: In other words, you mean...

Ayame: Yes, exactly.

Ayame: Taira-san has already announced that "The one chosen as THE BEST DOCTOR in all the Heisei hospitals will inherit his fortunes".

Ayame: In other words, the one who is chosen...

Ayame: That person will rule over Japan's biggest family of 57 private hospitals in one night.

p117:

Sena: Yes, th..that certainly is a lot of power.

Sena: However, there is still something that I don't understand.

Sena: Even if the associate director wants to be chosen so badly, even if pediatric surgery doesn't make a lot of money... that shouldn't be a reason why he should oppose the revival of the department!

Sena: To treat people's lives lightly just for the sake of profit...!

Ayame: Well... the thing about Taira-san is...

Ayame: Of course he doesn't think people's lives should be taken lightly, but he believes firmly that administration skills are an important part of being an excellent doctor.

Ayame: Pediatric surgery is difficult, medical mishaps are common, plus will result in financial deficit.

Ayame: To my brother who has climbed the ladder this far to become the associate director and wants to earn points without any problems, the pediatric surgery deparment is nothing but a troublesome obstacle in his path.

p118:

Ayame: In other words, you and him are like oil and water... and will never be able to tolerate the other's existence.

Associate director's office.

Bro: Fu... I lost this time, eh.

Bro: If I were to join in the operation, no matter how skilled the surgeon, I should have been able to dig up at least a little bit of dirt...

Bro: That man... is not normal!

p119:

Bro: Instead of dirt, the pre-op preparations, execution of the surgery itself, was so so impressive that I was totally taken by surprise...

Bro: In this case perhaps it would be wiser to endorse the revival of the pediatric surgery department, and bear with the losses...

Bro: But if we did that...

Bro: I would also have to anticipate the worst case scenario, which I do not want.

Sena: I got it! I just had a really great idea!

p120:

Ayame: What?

Sena: Saijou-sensei should be chosen for that "Best doctor"! (He is the 'best' (saijou) after all...)

Ayame: Haha, I would second that.

Ayame: So, how about it? Wanna give it a shot?

Mikoto: Nope.

Sena: Huh??? But Why?

Mikoto: Well, devoting time to admin takes time away from the operating theater,

Mikoto: and also reduces the number of patients that I can see.

Sena: Well, sure, but...

p121:

Ayame: But it would be worth it, right?

Ayame: If you use the power of the chain of 57 hospitals, not only will you be able to achieve your dream of increasing the number of pediatric surgeons, you will also be capable of revolutionizing Japan's health care system!

Ayame: In the very least, you can't just sit back and let someone who's only interested in selfish ambition like my brother take the position.

Ayame: That's partly why I wanted to throw my brother out and take over this hospital.

Mikoto: Sure, I can understand that.

Mikoto: Well, if that's the case...

p122:

Mikoto: How about we let Sena-san take that role?

Sena: Wh... who me?

Phone: Ring ring...

Mikoto: Yes, this is E.R.

Phone: This is reception, is Saijou sensei...

Mikoto: Yes, Saijou speaking.

Phone: Oh, yes.

Phone: We have a patient here to see you, with a referral from the associate director.

p123:

Mikoto: From the associate director?

Mikoto: Oh, OK. I understand.

Phone: Click.

Ayame: What was that about? Something about big bro?

Mikoto: Yeah...

Mikoto: Apparently a patient has just arrived for me with a referral from the associate director.

Ayame: WHA???

Ayame: Did you get a patient referral from big bro?

Mikoto: Nope.

p124:

Mikoto: Maybe it's just a mistake...

Sena: Maybe.

Ayame: ...very suspicious...

Ayame: Hey, just be careful, Mikoto.

Ayame: Big bro is probably quite nervous, thanks to your superior skills exceeding his wildest imaginations.

Ayame: Recently there have been some incidents where patients have stabbed doctors or otherwise been quite violent.

Ayame: Even if it's just a kid, keep your guard up, and if it's some weirdo, it's better to politely send them elsewhere (N.B. it is actually illegal for doctors to refuse request for care, though they can refer to another doctor).

Mikoto: Sure, got it.

Mikoto: Thanks for your concern.

Ayame: Whatever.

p125:

Ayame: If anything comes up, just give us a call on this.

Ayame: Hmmm...

Ayame: Is that the kid?

p126:

Ayame: To be a pediatric patient, you need to be under 15, but she looks quite mature.

Ayame: And that face... I get the feeling I've seen her somewhere before...

Ayame: Well, whatever.

Ayame: At least she doesn't give off the vibe of someone who'd stab a person...

Ayame: ...plus I'm sure they'll call if something happens...

p127:

Mikoto: So, you're Nasuka Sawa-san, correct?

Mikoto: What brought you to hospital today?

Nasuka: I'm sorry?

Mikoto: Oh, I'm sorry.

Mikoto: I must have miscommunicated with the associate director...

Mikoto: To be perfectly honest with you, I haven't heard anything about your circumstances...

Nasuka: Oh, is that so...

Nasuka: Actually I was examined at a branch of Heisei Central, the Second Heisei Hospital.

Nasuka: These are copies of my patient history and test results.

p128:

Nasuka: It would probably be easier for you to read these rather than me try to explain, right doctor?

Mikoto: Ovarian cyst...

Mikoto: It doesn't look too good...

Mikoto: Do you experience any pain?

Nasuka: Not right now...

Nasuka: But sometimes the pain comes on quite suddenly, and it's hard for me to bear.

Mikoto: Oh, is that so...

Mikoto: If these test results are accurate, I am inclined to say you need surgery...

Nasuka: I thought so...

Nasuka: I was told the same thing by the doctor at Second Heisei.

p129:

Nasuka: But that complicates things.

Mikoto: Complicate things?

Nasuka: No matter what, I don't want any scars on my body.

Nasuka: To be honest, I'm actually like a junior idol, and want to become an actress in the future!

Nasuka: So, to have a scar on my belly would mean...

Mikoto: Sure, but...

Nasuka: Doctor, please! You're my last hope!

Nasuka: The doctor at Second Heisei, after consulting with the associate director here...

p130:

Nasuka: ...said that you might be able to do it.

Nasuka: Dr. Saijou, you can do it, right?

Nasuka: Without making incisions on my abdomen, without making holes with endoscopy...

Nasuka: the operation that leaves not a single scar on the body at all!