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The Mikazuki Bay has historically been a rich fishing area.
The Mikazuki Bay has historically been a rich fishing area.
Twenty years ago, incentives were offered to manufacturers,
and a group of factories were built in the midstream area of the Mangetsu River,
and a group of factories were built in the midstream area of the Mangetsu River,
the bay’s main tributary.
It was assumed that plenty of care had been taken to control the chemical waste
from the factories, and prevent the destruction of the environment.
But over time, it was discovered that the bay was polluted.
Despite strict controls, a mistake had been made.
Despite strict controls, a mistake had been made.
And it wasn’t discovered for two years.
A large quantity of heavy metal toxins had been released into the bay.
A large quantity of heavy metal toxins had been released into the bay.
Though she loved him, Jiro was a human.
He was groomed to succeed as head of the family business,
and he also had a fiancée.
Nagi’s love for him was doomed from the start,and she wept in sadness.
She cried and cried so much
that she nearly went blind from the endless stream of tears.
I’ll admit it took our company a long time to recognize the danger!
I’ll admit it took our company a long time to recognize the danger!
But a lot of the people who were made sick by the contaminated fish in Mikazuki Bay,
But a lot of the people who were made sick by the contaminated fish in Mikazuki Bay,
ate them after we had issued a warning about it!
Objection!
The livelihood of the residents of that bay
depends in large part on the fish they catch in its water.
Marine products from the sea have long been their central food source!
Marine products from the sea have long been their central food source!
They obviously ate the contaminated fish before the warning was issued!
They obviously ate the contaminated fish before the warning was issued!
Talking about such warning doesn't mean anything.
Talking about such warning doesn't mean anything.
The objection is sustained.
The defendant should recognize the seriousness of this matter and then make a statement.
The defendant should recognize the seriousness of this matter and then make a statement.
The defendant should recognize the seriousness of this matter and then make a statement.
Yes, your honor.
Heavy metal toxemia has produced a range of symptoms in the victim’s bodies…
Heavy metal toxemia has produced a range of symptoms in the victim’s bodies…
Heavy metal toxemia has produced a range of symptoms in the victim’s bodies…
Most commonly, it generates sharp pains in the arm and leg joints---to the point of crippling the patient.
Most commonly, it generates sharp pains in the arm and leg joints---to the point of crippling the patient.
Most commonly, it generates sharp pains in the arm and leg joints---to the point of crippling the patient.
Some people develop abnormalities in the optic nerve, which leads to blurred or double vision.
Some people develop abnormalities in the optic nerve, which leads to blurred or double vision.
Others are afflicted with severe eczema, followed by sudden hair loss.
Others are afflicted with severe eczema, followed by sudden hair loss.
The list continues with chronic fever and perspiration.
The state recognizes Mikazuki Syndrome as a pollution disease.
They say it’ll take 15 years for the bay to recover.
The trial for the Mikazuki Bay pollution,
which brought out 23 dead, 463 severely ill,
and more than 3,500 victims,
has begun today.
The victims formed a plaintiff group.
As a result, D.L. Chemical was forced to pay 50 billion yen,
and has been ordered to clean up the waters of Mikazuki Bay.
It was a harsh judgment as expected.
Of course they should!
Pinoko!
No amount of money can solve this issue!
I want my health back, that’s what I demand!
Give us back the sea! Return our bay to the way it was!
Give back the bay right now!
Pinoko,
where's the car key?
I don’t know.
I have to go to an important meeting.
And they’re not in the usual place.
Where are you going?
Downtown, where someone’s waiting for me.
Can I come, too?
No.
Too bad about those keys.
It can't be helped.
You can come along if you want.
Here they are!
I'm Sugita from D.L. Chemical.
D.L. Chemical?
I’m also a member of the Committee to Help the Victims of Mikazuki Syndrome.
I’m also a member of the Committee to Help the Victims of Mikazuki Syndrome.
-Café au Lait, with lots of milk! -As you wish, Miss.
Doctor, I’m here to urgently ask for your help.
This is Dr. Fox, of Stanley University Hospital.
This is Dr. Fox, of Stanley University Hospital.
Dr. Black Jack, I'm sorry to bother you again.
I can’t thank you enough for the help you gave me in the past.
The doctor and I last saw each other when I was the chief physician for a team
The doctor and I last saw each other when I was the chief physician for a team
overseeing land mine disposal in the Gilnian Highlands.
Some children had been injured and needed immediate surgery,
and you helped us.
He operated on three at once in record time, and saved all their lives!
He operated on three at once in record time, and saved all their lives!
Under the circumstances, those children would have died if we hadn’t moved quickly.
It was risky, but we had no choice.
They’ve all grown into fine young men, healthy and productive.
They’ve all grown into fine young men, healthy and productive.
Please help us.
As you know, we’ve seen a lot of joint problems in patients with Mikazuki Syndrome,
As you know, we’ve seen a lot of joint problems in patients with Mikazuki Syndrome,
especially cartilage deformation and degeneration.
They face difficult surgery, including the installation of artificial joints.
They face difficult surgery, including the installation of artificial joints.
We have a waiting list of over 300 victims.
And as time goes on, we will find more and more patients.
And as time goes on, we will find more and more patients.
Of course, the lack of doctors is a problem.
But now, a more troubling situation has begun to develop.
But now, a more troubling situation has begun to develop.
We’ve performed thirty operations so far.
And while they appeared to be successful at the time,
none of the patients have been able to walk again.
There isn’t much literature available on the effects of heavy metal toxicity.
There isn’t much literature available on the effects of heavy metal toxicity.
Exactly.
This is the first time we’ve seen so many victims at once.
This is the first time we’ve seen so many victims at once.
What we’ve discovered is that there are just too many unknown factors involved in this case.
What we’ve discovered is that there are just too many unknown factors involved in this case.
What do you say, Doctor?
Will you become a part of the Relief Committee’s Medical Group as a special consultant?
Will you become a part of the Relief Committee’s Medical Group as a special consultant?
If you’re willing to help, we’ve prepared a retainer for you in cash.
If you’re willing to help, we’ve prepared a retainer for you in cash.
Let me go visit the affected area first…
Once I’ve analyzed the problem, I’ll give you an answer.
Okay.
Despite their insurmountable differences, Nagi the mermaid wouldn’t give up on Jiro.
Despite their insurmountable differences, Nagi the mermaid wouldn’t give up on Jiro.
She was determined to get his attention…
…She decided to search the ocean to find him a gift.
Night after night, she would dive into the moonlit waters…
Night after night, she would dive into the moonlit waters…
Sinking Woman
Time to wake up, Pinoko. Pinoko.
No more for me...
Mangetsu Inn at the Mikazuki Hot Springs.
Sure thing! Climb on in!
Your little girl’s really tired, isn’t she?
Do you come to the Mikazuki Hot Springs often?
No, it's the first time.
You asked for the Mangetsu Inn, so I thought…
See, nobody usually drops by there unless they know the place really well.
See, nobody usually drops by there unless they know the place really well.
The baths are outstanding,
but well... you see...
I checked the phone book and chose the place at random.
Well, it was a good choice---The baths are great---You’ll like ‘em!
We're on the main street of the town now.
We'll soon arrive at the Mangetsu Inn.
We’re going up the mountain.
-Doctor. -Go back to sleep.
No! I have to pee!
There’s a toilet up the stairs, on the temple grounds!
This temple looks quite old!
It’s a Shinto Shrine. Mikazuki Hachiman.
But the folks who live around here call it the Mermaid Shrine.
Mermaid?
The Mermaid Legend of Mikazuky Bay
used to be pretty famous back in old days.
Nowadays, the shrine’s been neglected, and we’re just famous for the Syndrome.
Nowadays, the shrine’s been neglected, and we’re just famous for the Syndrome.
Oh, little Miss? The toilet’s that way.
Nice, isn’t it?---Pretty amazing artwork!
I think this town would have been a lot happier if those factories had never been built here,
I think this town would have been a lot happier if those factories had never been built here,
and we’d put together a tourist resort built around the mermaid legend.
and we’d put together a tourist resort built around the mermaid legend.
May the doctor’s job turn out all right.
May the doctor never get a bad illness.
May the doctor always treat me nicely.
May the doctor never ever cheat on me…!
Let’s go, Pinoko!
May the doctor tell me that he loves me!
Okay, I’m coming!
Hello,
and welcome to the Mangetsu Inn!
The springs are open 24 hours.
Do you want your dinner before or after your bath?
Hot springs first!
Yes, ma'am. The waters here will put a ‘spring’ in your step!
Just kidding!
No more of that!
I'm sorry!
You are weird!
No, I'm not! I'm running this place all by myself!
These jokes help me get through the day!
What? Don't you have clerks or
waitresses or geishas?
Nope! Besides, I don't have many guests anyway!
You picked a really strange place to come to, Doctor!
But the baths are great, don’t you think?
They’re very refreshing!
Starting tomorrow, I’m going to be very busy.
I want you to enjoy yourself here.
What? You’re leaving me here all alone?
I’ll try to get back here by dinnertime.
All right! It's a promise!
All right, boil away in there!
Busy again! Busy!
Hey! What are you doing?
That tank of water of yours is really outstanding!
‘Tanks’ very much!
Whatever!
Fireflies!
Fireflies.
Yes. Fireflies.
-They are beautiful.- Yes, they are!
Here you go.
Tsukiko, what's up? You couldn't sell your fish gain?
That's right. No luck.
Will you buy some?
Sea bass, opal-eye---
Oh, and black porgy, too! All quality stuff!
And you came all the way up here!
How about a thousand yen for all of them?
All right! Thanks a lot.
I’ll be right back with your money.
Okay!
I suppose you already know, you’re not supposed to eat fish from Mikazuki Bay.
I suppose you already know, you’re not supposed to eat fish from Mikazuki Bay.
Don't worry. I'm going to throw them out.
The only talent that girl has is for catching fish,
and she barely makes a living at it.
A lot of folks including me know about that,
so we buy her fish even though we never actually eat them.
so we buy her fish even though we never actually eat them.
But if she’s coming this far to try and sell her catch this often,
then that means the people down on the shore aren’t buying enough.
then that means the people down on the shore aren’t buying enough.
I'm worried.
Her legs are getting worse and worse,
and yet she climbs up this mountain road.
Her legs are getting worse?
Be sure and buy some bread with this, will you?
Yup!
Don’t eat any raw stuff!
Okay!
And be careful when you get to Suisho Valley!
The road’s narrow from some rock slides this week!
Tsukiko!
Don't move!
Where did you get hurt? Tell me where it hurts.
Don't worry. He's a doctor.
How's your elbow? It's bleeding.
Looks okay---No cervical vertebrae damage.
How long has your knee been like this?
My knee?
How long has it bothered you?
Doctor, do you like blue pearls?
You can stay here!
I have plenty of rooms!
Okay!
Her knee...
It’s clearly Mikazuki Syndrome.
So, Doctor, do you know about blue pearls?
No.
The legend says that when a woman gives a man
a blue pearl from Mikazuki Bay,
he has to marry her.
It’s a binding token of her love!
What did you say?
Don't worry. There's no such thing nowadays.
You’re going to the Third Prefecture Hospital?
I see. So you are a doctor!
I was wondering about that from yesterday.
Did the Mikazuki Relief Committee call you?
How did you know?
Because the greatest doctors from all over the country are gathering here right now.
I’ve driven so many, I lost count!
But I’ve got a feeling you may be the cream of the crop!
Do your best for us, please!---This town’s turning into a giant sick ward!
I’d like to see Dr. Fox in the Primary Surgical Department.
The name's Hazama.
I told them I’d hold off on accepting this case until I arrived at the scene and analyzed it.
I told them I’d hold off on accepting this case until I arrived at the scene and analyzed it.
But the truth is, I intended to accept it from the start.
The sheer variety of toxicosis symptoms was intriguing, to say the least.
I’ve always been repulsed by the massive crime called ‘pollution’,
committed by a society that puts corporate profits ahead of everything else.
Good to see you, doctor---You’ve come at an opportune moment!
We’re about to start a case meeting.
Please attend this meeting.
I still haven’t said I’d come on board.
Yes, but at least see what kind of work we’re doing.
Yes, but at least see what kind of work we’re doing.
We can talk afterwards.
The patient is a 12-year old girl, and a local resident…
Post-operative progress on her patella and cartilage has been very good
from a surgical standpoint, however...
She’s begun suffering stomach pains in ten-minute intervals.
She’s begun suffering stomach pains in ten-minute intervals.
I’ve ordered continual treatment with anti-cholinergic drugs as an emergency measure.
But so far, it’s had no effect.
I’d be interested in your opinions at this point.
Have you noticed any abdominal inflammation?
Could it be a virus of some kind?
There’s no inflammation in her major organ systems. I’ve found no indication this is viral-based.
Have you tried intravenous steroids, Doctor?
I heard they helped a 72-year-old man with similar symptoms in room 8.
I heard they helped a 72-year-old man with similar symptoms in room 8.
I suggest you forget the steroids…
The elderly gentleman in question died this morning.
Let me introduce Dr. Kuroo Hazama.
Nice to meet you.
To my knowledge--and I have personal experience--
there isn’t a more skilled surgeon in practice today than Dr. Hazama.
It isn’t official yet,
but I’ve asked him to consider a position as part of our staff, starting tomorrow.
but I’ve asked him to consider a position as part of our staff, starting tomorrow.
Okay, I’ll be right there!
The 12-year-old patient’s condition has suddenly changed!
It seems like she has gone into cardiac arrest!
Excuse me!
Doctor, come down with me, please!
We’ll reconvene tomorrow afternoon!
Excuse me, have we met somewhere before?
No.
Where must have that been?
She’s in V-Fib! Bring me the paddles!
Ready, doctor!
Reset to 300 joules! Going again!
Ten milligrams of epinephrine!
250 milliliters of sodium bi-carb!
How about taking a look inside her intestines, Doctor?
Now?
I’m afraid it will put too much strain on her heart!
An anti-arrhythmic should
reduce the stress on her cardiopulmonary functions.
That makes sense.
What do you say, Dr. Hayashi?
Should we try it?
Well, I'm afraid I lack the experience...
Dr. Hazama, what do you think?
Could you do the procedure?
It hurts!
It hurts!
We commenced intestinal surgery on the little girl.
First, we checked the second segment of the duodenum, in the area just before it connects to the jejunum.
It’s an easy spot to overlook even with CT scans or palpation.
External appearance seems normal.
-Time? -Eight minutes have passed.
Confirm vitals.
Pulse, 82! Her pressure’s 114 over 60!
I’m going in. Another scalpel, please.
I need to finish this operation within 20 minutes,
to minimize the strain on the patient.
If the problem isn’t in her terminal ileum, we’ll need to close her up immediately.
And that would mean that this surgery is a failure.
It was a surgery I carried out after reading and analyzing the data I received.
My first case of Mikazuki Syndrome was proving to be very difficult and dangerous.
My first case of Mikazuki Syndrome was proving to be very difficult and dangerous.
Doctor, that is...
They look like bubbles! Or fish eggs!
It hurts!
Excision complete.
-Noriko! -Is she all right?
Mr. Ohashi...
Your daughter’s surgery was a complete success.
The pains in her stomach should be gone for good.
This is Dr. Hazama, who performed the surgery.
He did a brilliant job.
-Thank you so much, Doctor. -Thank you.
That's right! I remember who he is!
He's Black Jack!
I’m sorry I’ve kept you waiting.
I'm sorry.
What is it that you want to discuss about?
I was planning to put him on full rotation starting tomorrow…
I was planning to put him on full rotation starting tomorrow…
So I was hoping to let the doctor go home early today to rest up.
So I was hoping to let the doctor go home early today to rest up.
I'm sorry. Someone went and blabbed to the home office about him.
So they’ve convened an emergency board meeting.
What exactly was said?
That an unqualified doctor has been placed on the Mikazuki Syndrome Relief Committee .
That an unqualified doctor has been placed on the Mikazuki Syndrome Relief Committee .
I thought it would be fine if he joined the board with the name Hazama,
I thought it would be fine if he joined the board with the name Hazama,
Remember, you’re the one who asked me to suggest the best surgeons for this program.
Remember, you’re the one who asked me to suggest the best surgeons for this program.
Of course I'm aware of that.
However, an unlicensed one is bit...
Even if it were for free, the company can't afford any more problems!
Since you advocated strongly,
and I also thought I could keep it secret, but...
We need Doctor Black Jack no matter what!
I understand. I do!
But the president told me to reconsider this.
I might get fired for this.
Then get fired!
So I have to back off.
I foolishly forgot that the only place I can use my skills is
in a back room where the sun doesn’t shine.
Doctor!
I should have known better.
I have my own ways of doing things.
Doctor!
Excuse me, Dr. Fox.
Doctor. Dr. Hazama!
This is the amount we promised in the beginning.
Please take this.
I will only take my fee for today's surgery.
Doctor!
Going back already?Hop in my cab!
Hey, wait for your turn!
Sorry, but he’s my relative.
Another relative?
I did it again!
Mangetsu Inn, right?
Yes.
I’ll pick you up tomorrow morning, too.
What time are you leaving for work?
Stop the cab!
Huh? Okay!
Please wait here.
Okay!
It hurts.
It hurts.
What's wrong?
Are you in pain?
Can you not walk?
You are that doctor.
Does this leg hurt too?
You were walking on it yesterday.
I caught a lot of great fish today.
They’ll sell very fast.
I’ve got to go. My customers are waiting.
I'm sorry. I slipped.
It's fine.
Don’t push yourself if you can’t stand up.
You're warm.
Let’s get going.
Go where she tells you to go.
We’re off to sell some fish.
Uh, sure.
That way!
Okay!
Over here!
Fish for sale! Fish for sale!
Fish for sale!
Tsukiko,
If you’re looking for Mister Hosoi, he moved out two days ago.
He got some settlement money and left.
I heard he'll be in a hospital in the Tama area of Tokyo or something.
Ma'am, would you like to buy some fish?
I'm sorry. My family doesn't eat fish.
Fish for sale! Fish for sale!
Where to now, Miss?
That way!
Sorry, Tsuki dear, my son told me not to buy fish anymore.
I have a little savings I can give you.
It’s not much though.
No thanks!
Fresh bay fish for sale!
Opaleye, trout, black porgy—All kinds of fish!
Fish for sale!
Fish for sale!
Freshly caught and ready to eat!
Mikazuki Bay fresh catch for sale now!
Opaleye, Black Porgy!—All kinds of fish for sale!
Take me home now.
Hey, Doc! Where are you going?!
This way!
Over there!
This is where I live.
Welcome to my house.
Do you want some tea?
That sounds great.
Here you go.
Thank you.
What’s so funny, Tsukiko?
Nagi knew that Jiro is in fact a kind-hearted man
Jiro doesn't talk much,
but Nagi knew about him.
So she played her flute for him.
It was a lovely melody.
She performed beautiful dance moves.
She did the Mermaid Dance.
It hurts!
Take that!
Whoa!
This one!
Pinoko!
Prep an operating room!
500 cc of saline solution and hydromorphone!
I suppose I’ll have to forfeit the game!
I'm sorry but I'd like to borrow a room.
How about a big band?
Go ahead!
This is no time for jokes!
Doctor Fox in Primary Surgical,
please pick up line six.
Doctor Fox, please pick up line six.
Dr. Black Jack!
Can you spare a couple of artificial knee joints?
I’m going to need them right away.
Does the patient have Mikazuki Syndrome?
Yes. Female, approximately nineteen years old.
Blood type AB, RH factor positive.
The articulation around the right patella is somewhat less serious,
The articulation around the right patella is somewhat less serious,
but the articulation around the left patella is quite severe.
Bring her in here for the operation. Everything you need will be at your fingertips.
I can't do that.
I'll take responsibility for this.
Please leave it to me.
I understand. I’ll send them over at once. Tell me where you are.
I appreciate it, Doctor.
I’m in your debt.
Quite the contrary, my friend. I’m just glad I’m able to help.
Got it?
Carry me!
We’ll be starting your surgery soon.
Surgery?
That's right. Surgery for your legs.
If it goes successful,
you'll be able to walk in a month or so.
I can walk?
That's right, you can. You can even swim.
I can return to the ocean again.
You can indeed.
Doctor, I'm going to marry you someday for sure.
I'm going to get a blue pearl.
I began operating on the left patella, which had the most severe deterioration.
Although we had to use one of the rooms at the small inn,
a sufficient amount of equipment had arrived.
Dr. Fox sent not only an artificial joint
but also some necessary equipments.
but also some necessary equipments.
I didn't do that.
Mr. Sugita told me to do so.
It's all right.
It'll be fine if the company doesn't find out about this.
As I suspected, there’s cartilage damage and the patella itself is deformed.
That’s typical in all our Mikazuki Syndrome cases.
Prepare prosthesis implant.
Right away, Doctor.
I’d like to help—Do you have something you want me to do for you?
Nothing! Stay out!
Nagi thought Jiro was growing distant
because of her scales and large tail.
because of her scales and large tail.
So Nagi went to see the Lord of the Dragon Palace.
“Please change my tail into two human legs,” she pleaded.
“Please change my tail into two human legs,” she pleaded.
The Dragon Lord said that
she could never return to the Palace once her tail was transformed.
“I don’t care”, she said.
All she wished was to be close to Jiro.
And then, she gave up her tail.
Well done, Doctor.
Thanks for all your help.
Here!
Now the real problem is getting her through post-op.
We’ll monitor her for stomach aches.
Call me anytime if anything unusual develops.
We’ll be there for you if you need any further assistance.
The operation was a success.
Nerves, damaged by the deformed bone and cartilage, began to recover.
Soon all the pain in her legs would be gone for good.
What concerns me the most
about this condition are the secondary complications that affect
the connection between the duodenum and the jejunum.
In Tsukiko’s case, a detailed post-op exam
hasn’t turned up anything yet.
If all goes well, her stitches will be removed in a week.
Then we can begin rehab to get her back to a normal life.
Then we can begin rehab to get her back to a normal life.
Tsukiko, be sure and report to me the moment you get any kind of stomach pain.
It doesn't hurt at all.
Wait up!
I was going to observe
and perform another detailed examination.
Mikazuki City Hall,
here we come!
I heard there is a desk from the Mikazuki Syndrome Relief Committee there.
I heard there is a desk from the Mikazuki Syndrome Relief Committee there.
I’m looking for Miss Oida of victim services.
Sorry for the wait. You must be Doctor Hazama, right?
D.L. Chemical's Mr. Sugita told me to expect you.
Even though she's a clear victim of Mikazuki syndrome,
there is someone who hasn't received
her certified patient card yet.
I'm quite familiar with that case.
Her name is Tsukiko, right?
Without that card, she will have to pay for the doctor's bills herself.
She won't be able to collect any compensation, either.
I'd like to issue her a card right away.
I'd like to issue her a card right away.
Then tell me why you can't issue her a card.
In fact, I tried to issue her one earlier.
In fact, I tried to issue her one earlier.
I mean, everyone around here knows Tsukiko.
She's lived on the beach for a long time.
She's so good at catching fish that
some people think she must have been a mermaid in a past life.
I heard rumors that Tsukiko got a disease or something.
I heard rumors that Tsukiko got a disease or something.
Miss Tsukiko!
I’m from the Relief Committee at City Hall.
Would you like to come to hospital with me?
I want you to get an examination.
I don't sell fish to hospitals.
Thank you for coming.
But I didn't give up.
Miss Tsukiko, good evening.
Good evening.
He wants to buy some fish.
Thank you always.
In return,
could I take a look at your legs?
Of course.
Doctor, how is she?
In all likelihood you’re right.
Could you write that down?
Of course.
Tell me your real name, Miss Tsukiko.
Tsukiko!
That's your first name, right? What's your last name?
Tsukiko!
Your date of birth?
July 7th!
It's July 7th.
March 3rd!
January 1st!
Can you tell me about your father or mother?
Dad? Mom?
Anything's fine. Anything you remember.
Their face, their voice...
What is this?
It’s an application for Tsukiko to get her certified patient card.
There’s no birth certificate, no last name,
no street address, no phone contact, nothing!
How do you expect us to issue
a card to such person?!
What’s the big deal if it’s incomplete?
Isn't our priority about helping the weak?
Do it again!
If I’d been able to confirm her identity,
I could get her a card.
That card is necessary no matter what.
While I’m here I’ll be able to make sure she walks again.
However, after that, for her to live freely on her own,
she needs that card.
Thank you.
I’m glad to know Tsukiko has someone on her side here.
I see. So we have to check where she came from.
That's right.
Tsukiko is from the Dragon's Palace.
Isn't that good enough?
Stupid!
No government office is going to accept that!
No way!
Mister,
I'm sorry, but can you check out the schools
around this area?
Or any welfare facilities.
All right! I'll go through the phone book first.
All right!
Doctor, what should I do? How can I help?
You can question the people in town as you drive around in your cab.
You can question the people in town as you drive around in your cab.
-Okay! -Be sure to ask if any of them
can remember the year and date that Tsukiko first arrived here.
I'm going to have to take some days off!
I’m going to check all the hospitals’ psychiatric records.
And then look through the police files for any missing persons or runaways.
What can I do?
Pinoko will be my assistant.
You’re going to be very busy helping me with Tsukiko’s care. Her rehab starts soon.
Oh, Tsuki, dear—you woke up!
I want to get in the bath too!
No! Nope!
You can’t come in until your bandages are off!
We couldn't find anything about Tsukiko's identity.
Now! Stand up!
Stand up!
You can do it!
You are waiting for me there, Doctor?
I'm waiting. I'm here!
Don't cry! You can do it! A little bit more!
Go-go, Tsukiko, go! Go-go, Tsukiko, go!
Come on and stand up! Stand on your own legs!
Walk on your own legs!
Okay!
That's right, Tsukiko!
A few nights later,
it was the night with a full moon.
I played my ace.
Doctor! Where are you going?
I have some things to take care of in downtown. What about Tsukiko?
She's sleeping.
I'll be back before morning.
D.L. Chemical, right?
Doctor, you know, a few days ago,
Tsukiko's breast...
They were beautiful like an angel.
Could you be quiet for a while, please?
I'm very sorry.
Doctor, I don't have any stomach ache.
Not at all.
This is the South Gate.
I'm sorry, but please wait for me here.
The President sent the Executive Director to represent him.
I'm sorry.
Well, I was thinking about looking for a new job anyway.
I’m Executive Director, Hasegawa.
Mr. Sugita has brought me up to speed.
You’re turning yourself in? Is that it?
Yes. I’m here because your company sent for me
to operate on Mikazuki Syndrome patients as an unlicensed doctor.
That’s the statement I plan to release to the media.
What will it take to make you change your mind?
Thirty million yen. It’s compensation
for a girl who can’t get a certified patient’s card.
I never expected the world-famous
Black Jack would turn out to be an extortionist.
It's much better than spreadng the pollution like you did.
However, such polluted money didn't suit Tsukiko, as expected.
That money never had a chance to be used for Tsukiko.
That money never had a chance to be used for Tsukiko.
Doctor, Doctor!
What's wrong? What happened?
While I asleep,
Doctor, take a look at this...
I'm going to get a blue pearl.
That little fool! She can't move those legs yet!
-Tsukiko! -Tsuki!
-Tsukiko! -Tsuki!
Tsukiko!
Five days later,
we found Tsukiko's body five meters beneath the sea
Nagi loved Jiro so much that
she jumped back into the ocean,
not being able to give up her love for Jiro.
"If only I can get that blue pearl,
I will be able to tell Jiro that I love him."
However, Nagi completely forgot
that she no longer had her fin.
She went deeper and deeper,
and was drowned to death.
Doctor,
Doctor, look.
Tsukiko's ocean.
Tsukiko's love.
Doctor, I love you.
Tsukiko...
Doctor, Doctor.
Take a look at this!
This is what we found in Tsukiko's body during the autopsy.
This is what we found in Tsukiko's body during the autopsy.
They were lined up all the way from the duodenum to the jejunum!
Blue pearls!
Here. Take them. She was your patient.
No, if possible, please take this back to the ocean.
Yes, sir.
I will take it.
They could be a great help in finding a cure for the Mikazuki syndrome.
Doctor...!
That's right.
That's right.
I won't give up yet.
I can't.