Tokyo: Let the wicked women pay the price!

"Yes, yes, Section Chief Iwasaki. He's not saying he won't do it, nor is he saying it will definitely happen this or that."

"Yes, it should be handled slowly, deliberately, and in an orderly manner. Right~"

"It's best if you understand. I've already called for a professors' meeting, and we'll have a public investigation into Fujino tomorrow. Are you satisfied?"

"Hi! Shall we keep in touch?"

The dean put down the phone while still in his pajamas.

What an outrageous section chief from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare! In the middle of the night, he's urging me to hurry up and investigate Fujino, who specializes in medicine. It's utterly boring.

Does becoming a section chief in the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare mean you shouldn't take care of your health?

The dean lay in the bathtub, holding a glass of red wine, still pondering this matter.

He originally wanted to deal with this matter as soon as possible.

After all, it was Section Chief Iwasaki urging them on one hand, and on the other hand, it was the Takanashi family's daughter.

But then he realized something was wrong.

It looked like someone was chasing after Section Chief Iwasaki.

With his keen sense of smell honed over many years at Southeast University Hospital, something was amiss.

It's as if the other party has received the money and is eager to get things done.

And that unlucky guy... what's his name, Fujino? It's like someone's protecting him.

If he weren't working for the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the director wouldn't even give him a second glance.

How dare you speak to him in such a tone when both parties have something to gain?

Clearly, Section Chief Iwasaki had been pushed to the limit.

Although he still doesn't know who is pushing Iwasaki's backers, he feels that since there is a risk, it's best not to act rashly.

If someone truly wanted to protect Fujino, he wouldn't have been caught in the crossfire for no reason.

As for tomorrow's conference...

He made up his mind.

It's just the start of an investigation; even someone as protective as Fujino wouldn't overreact.

It’s Fujino.

The dean squinted.

Who exactly is he?

Why are so many people paying attention to him when he's just a medical student?

......

The next morning.

Fujino stood at the conference room door, waiting for the many professors inside to question him.

He remained calm and showed little panic.

What solution?

At that moment, Professor Kasai's voice could be heard coming from inside the room.

"Fujino is our ace doctor in the psychiatry department, he couldn't possibly be some kind of scumbag who abuses patients."

In front of everyone, Kasai presented a great deal of evidence.

Both consent forms and patients' confessions were presented to the professors in black and white.

In reality, most of the professors were yawning and didn't care about this matter at all.

PUA?

This thing was far too soft and unintentional for them.

Whether it's orthopedics, digestive surgery, thoracic surgery, respiratory surgery, or neurosurgery, which department isn't a matter of life and death?

Mind control?

That at least means the patient survived, right?

Everyone listened to Kasai's words absentmindedly, wanting only to get back to the hospital as soon as possible to arrange the next phase of work.

The dean looked at Kasai's evidence and then glanced back at Muto.

Professor Muto has always been his confidant, and even gave him a brief report this morning, suggesting that he should not deal with Fujino.

Before he could ask any further questions, it was time for the meeting.

Now is the perfect time to let him explain in detail.

They can also wait for a higher price to sell themselves.

As for Section Chief Iwasaki's request, the dean neither agreed nor disagreed.

He wasn't in such a hurry to persecute Fujino, and now that the situation is unclear, it's best to wait and see.

Professor Muto noticed the gaze and slowly stood up.

"Gentlemen, Fujino-kun and I have only crossed paths a few times."

His voice was steady.

Professor Muto was always a serious person, and as the professor of the First Department of Surgery, he was the one whose word was law in the hospital.

But at that moment, his words shocked everyone.

"I can say that it applies to the First Department of Surgery, the Department of Psychiatry, or the entire hospital."

"No young person is better than Fujino."

This statement was undoubtedly a bombshell.

Add to that Muto's smile; his usually expressionless face, like Takeshi Kitano's, was actually smiling.

Let alone whether anyone has ever heard him publicly express his appreciation or encouragement for anyone.

Even a slightly gentle reprimand to a young person is considered mild.

He always had that cold demeanor.

But at this moment, when Fujino is mentioned, he is smiling and praising him.

I don't know what's going on; maybe I'm going crazy.

Professor Kobayashi of the First Internal Medicine Department kept complaining in his mind.

He and Shinnosuke Muto are old partners.

The two leading figures in internal medicine and surgery were even classmates in college.

This was also the first time he had ever seen the usually stern Muto show such an attitude towards a young man.

It's worth noting that even with someone who could be considered a friend, Professor Muto could only address him with a cold "Kobayashi-kun" at work.

He recalled the name "Fujino".

I think I met him once, but I don't remember it very clearly.

But long-standing inertia made him realize that he only needed to follow Muto's choices.

Muto chose to support Fujino, and he just followed suit.

Professor Kobayashi's success today is all thanks to this one trick.

The dean was somewhat surprised upon hearing this, but he did not show it.

He had never seen Professor Muto show him any favor.

Originally, this was the other party who pushed him to come up with a solution.

He thought that as long as he said a few words with a bias, coupled with Muto's absolute support, starting an investigation into Fujino was a sure thing.

But it seems that things were somewhat beyond his expectations.

Professor Tohsaka nodded.

That's really good news.

Without saying a word, he gained favors, even making the promising Fujino owe him one.

This deal is incredibly lucrative.

But at that moment, upon hearing the words of the neurology professor sitting opposite him, he felt a tightness in his chest.

Professor Shinuchi shook his head and stood up: "Dean, Professor Muto, you may not be very clear about PUA, or rather, you don't pay much attention to it. There are new studies in academia showing that this method can cause organic lesions."

"I suggest that if Fujino-kun doesn't mind, he should still investigate, so as to clear his name."

He slowly sat down, even showing a hint of regret on his face, and shook his head.

The 800 million yen from Waka Group was only enough for him to say something insignificant. Anyway, they didn't ask for more money, so it was fine as it was.

This statement is neutral and leaves no room for criticism.

Even some of the other professors were interested.

What's the big deal about checking it out?

Tohsaka felt a prickling sensation on his back as he sensed Professor Kasai's gaze.

That old man, Shinnachi, is such a nuisance.

He was just about to retort, which also fell under his purview.

Ring ring—

The ringing of his cell phone interrupted his actions.

At this moment, only the dean's phone was not on silent.

The crowd paused their discussion, listening to the dean's obsequious manner, their faces showing a complex mix of emotions.

Regardless, seeing a scholar bowing to a bureaucrat like this still leaves one with a bitter taste.

They were not intellectuals, but they possessed a certain aloofness.

"Yes! Your meaning is very clear, sir."

"Hey~ No problem! I'll get on with it right away!"

He put down the phone with a complicated expression and called a halt to the crowd.

"Just now, Mr. Takanashi, the chairman of the All-Japan Doctors Association, called. He heard about this matter and hopes that we will conduct a serious investigation."

"If he has a problem, we must not let him get away with it. Of course, we must not wrong Fujino-kun either."

"This is a blow to the reputation of all doctors."

He turned around and circled the name "Fujino" on the whiteboard.

"Let's start voting now!"

But he was interrupted.

The dean frowned and turned around, only to find that it was not Kasai who spoke.

On the contrary, it was his loyal younger brother, Professor Muto.

His lips trembled:

"Should we wait a little longer?"

"Your Excellency the Dean?"