Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective (2025) s01e07 Episode Script
Prescribed Poison
1
19TH NOVEMBER
(TUESDAY) 18:20
[clock ticking]
THIS ANIME IS A WORK
OF FICTION AND HAS NO
RELATION TO ANY ACTUAL
PERSON OR ORGANIZATION.
THE MEDICAL PROCEDURES
AND EQUIPMEN
USED IN THE SHOW
MAY VARY FROM WHA
IS USED TO TREA
INDIVIDUAL SYMPTOMS.
The time's come.
Now, let's vote.
[clock ticking]
All for abolishing
the Department
of Investigative Pathology,
raise your hand.
AMEKU M.D.:
DOCTOR DETECTIVE
18TH NOVEMBER
(MONDAY) 08:35
[TAKAO]
What's this all about?
[Owashi sighs]
[OWASHI]
Maybe you should've reflected
on your own actions more.
[AGENDA] POSSIBLE
ABOLISHMENT OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF
INVESTIGATIVE PATHOLOGY.
You give patients your diagnosis
even when you aren't asked.
You examine them without
the attending
physician's permission.
And a fire shuts down the ER,
which, unsurprisingly,
I find out somehow
leads back to you.
But in comparison,
none of those problems
come remotely close
to this one.
Which is?
You're being sued.
Congratulations.
[gasps]
We've received
a formal complaint
from Soichiro Suzuhara's
family.
A misdiagnosis
apparently made by you.
[scoffs]
Do I seem like the type
to make a mistake?
[OWASHI] It doesn't matter
if there was actual
malpractice or not.
Fact is, any lawsuit
filed against us
affects our credibility.
Yes, but
As you know,
we're a core hospital
supporting medical care
in this region.
We have no choice
but to take
appropriate
disciplinary action.
♪
Dr. Takao, isn't this
Soichiro Suzuhara
that boy?
Yeah, the one admitted
to the emergency room
back in August.
He has Hypervitaminosis A.
Stop giving him the vitamins
and he'll recover quickly.
[gasps]
BLUEBERRIES
[TAKAO] [sighs]
Good grief.
It's hard to believe
a parent could even make
-their kid that sick.
-[elevator dinging]
Seems he lost consciousness
at home last week.
He's currently in pediatrics.
[YU]
Wait, he passed out?
[KUMAKAWA]
After looking at his chart,
I don't think
Hypervitaminosis A
was a misdiagnosis.
TENIKAI GENERAL
HOSPITAL
PEDIATRIC DEPARTMEN
DIRECTOR KUMAGAWA DAIJIRO
When the supplements stopped,
his vitamin A levels returned
to a normal level.
The swelling in his
extremities went down,
and his pains
and headaches subsided.
But nausea
and vertigo got worse.
Typically, his energy
isn't affected,
but every few days,
he suffers from dizziness
for about 12 hours.
[MAI]
The poor kid vomits repeatedly
and even loses the ability
to walk properly.
During really bad episodes,
his mental awareness plummets.
Right, seems like
an amplified side effect
caused by the carbamazepine
he takes to prevent seizures.
But there's no change
in his blood concentration.
We had our suspicions.
An endocrine
or nervous system disorder.
We ordered an MRI
and ultrasound.
Even did a psych test.
Basically, any test
we could think of,
and all came back the same.
There's absolutely nothing
abnormal about the patient.
Strange.
How's the family holding up
with everything going on?
Well, his mother is always
bedside during visiting hours,
but, you see
-Go on.
-Hmm?
[MAI] She's pretty
overprotective is all.
[YU]
How so?
His mother Momoka is
Let's just say she likes
giving the hospital staff
a bunch of detailed demands.
Apparently, it's because
she's an active nurse herself.
-[YU] Really?
-Huh?
[KUMAKAWA] Well,
I'm sure she's just worried
about her child
like any parent would be.
I believe
she's raised him alone.
[chuckles]
[door slides open]
Huh?
[door slides close]
[MOMOKA] [gasps]
Not you!
What are you doing here?
I'm here to examine your son.
Huh?
You do realize
your misdiagnosis
is the whole reason
my boy's in this condition?
-Get out!
-I refuse.
[MOMOKA]
Have you lost your mind?
In case you've forgotten,
I'm currently suing you
for malpractice!
-Hold on, you're being sued?
-Momma?
[MOMOKA]
Sorry, was mom being too loud?
-What's wrong?
-Um-hm.
Don't come anywhere near him!
Listen, what's more
important to you,
your kid getting better
or your lawsuit against me?
[gasps]
I'm his mom.
His health will always
be my one primary concern.
Then start acting like it.
The fastest way
he's going to get better
is if I can examine him
and find out
exactly what's going on.
Don't you get it?
I don't trust you!
[TAKAO] Look, I don't care
whether or not you sue me.
Doesn't matter.
I'm still going to conduct
a thorough examination
of your son
and give my diagnosis.
Know why?
Because it's my job.
[groans]
Hm.
You ready for me to begin?
Hm.
♪
[TAKAO]
Hmm?
♪
Hm.
[groans]
[KUMAKAWA]
Figure anything out?
I have.
A good deal.
[all gasp]
-He seems fine to me.
-Oh, I see!
You admit you have
no idea what's wrong!
I meant there's nothing's
abnormal about his health
whenever he isn't
experiencing a flare-up.
That's helpful.
And it narrows things down.
In cases like these,
the reason for illness
is usually
[all gasp]
Taka, please!
Hey, why're you
digging in there?
Did you bring this juice
into the hospital with you?
[MOMOKA]
Yes, that's right.
I have him drink one every day.
But I've gotten permission
from the hospital.
Hmm.
Pupil.
Confiscate all of this juice.
[GROUP]
Hm?
Hurry up.
-I think you own me
an explanation! -[YU] Oh. Okay.
[TAKAO] We'll get
the university's forensic lab
to examine the contents.
Ah?
[TAKAO] While his physical exam
and test data
show no irregularities,
he still gets
regular flare-ups.
In short, most likely
some substance
he's exposed to
is poisoning him.
What?
Ah?
Are you implying that I've been
feeding my own child poison?
You care deeply about your son.
No one doubts that.
Kuma did all the tests
he could think of,
eliminating every possible
disease and disorder.
The only scenario remaining
is that he's being poisoned.
The food consumed
at the hospital
is highly controlled.
It's impossible
for something eaten here
to be contaminated
in regular intervals.
Meaning it had to have been
brought in from outside.
Something in this juice
is causing a toxic reaction.
I'm looking at the ingredients.
It doesn't seem like
anything listed here
would end up poisoning him.
There's no guarantee
the contents match
what's on the box.
So, we'll get forensics
to take a closer look.
♪
19TH NOVEMBER
(TUESDAY) 09:15
-[MOMOKA] Wake up! Baby!
-[MAI] Fetch the emesis basin.
-Can you hear me?
-What's wrong? -Right.
-Hang in there! -Are you
having problems breathing?
-Don't let him die!
-I have the suction prepared.
-I'm begging you!
-Get the oxygen, just in case.
-Hold on! Baby!
-Yes. Should we put in a line?
-Please.
-I'm right here! - Ma'am,
-please calm down. -Please
do something to save him!
[TAKAO] I see.
Is he stable now?
[KUMAKAWA]
Yeah, thankfully.
Also, it looks like he drank
some more of that juice.
[TAKAO]
What?
We grabbed all of them,
so where the heck
did he get a box from?
[KUMAKAWA] His mother
brought it in this morning.
She wanted him to drink it
with his breakfast,
no matter what.
[sighs]
There's no question, then.
The juice has to be
what's causing it.
-[phone chiming]
-Ah?
Finally.
Hold on one second.
♪
[gasps]
Um?
You find something?
[TAKAO]
That's just it.
The juice
there's nothing wrong with it.
Hm.
Ah?
Thanks, you read my mind.
[MAI]
This whole thing is screwed up!
I can't believe Dr. Takao
is being sued
and Investigative Pathology
is in threat
of being shut down!
There are a ton of cases
that only Dr. Takao can solve.
The hospital should know that!
My uncle's more interested
in using me as a pawn
that he can manipulate.
[gasps]
[TAKAO] He's trying
to take away my department
where I'm free
to examine patients
so I can be a turnkey, working
for all the other units.
And what'll end up
happening to you, Dr. Kotori?
Considering how I'm originally
from the university hospital
I'll have to go back, I guess.
[MAI]
No, are you serious?
[TAKAO] [groans]
What in the world's going on?
It's poison!
What other
explanation is there?
The only thing
that makes sense
is the juice having
an ingredient harmful to him.
I don't care what it is.
List off anything
you've noticed
about Soichiro Suzuhara!
-Ah?
-Um?
Well, um
There's a chance
that he has an allergy
we didn't pick up on.
We checked,
and there's no food
he'd have a reaction to.
He did say he doesn't like
fruit very much.
Kuma'd miss
something that obvious,
so stop being stupid
and actually use
your brain for once!
Whoa!
You are way out of line.
I'm trying to help out, here!
Then give me
some plausible ideas!
Are you completely useless
without me holding your hand?
-[trembling]
-Uh, let's all calm down!
Okay?
[door opens]
Takao, it's almost time
for the meeting.
Give me ten minutes.
I just need
a little longer to--
[MAZURU]
I can't.
You have to attend
or the Investigative
Pathology Department
will be shut down.
[sighs]
Let's go.
The only option you have
is to apologize to her.
Are you joking?
[MAZURU] We have to hope
that's enough for her
to withdraw the complaint.
[Takao sighs]
[TAKAO] There's no way
I'm saying sorry.
Nothing about this make sense.
I should've been able
to find the answer.
♪
I've never been good
at reading feelings,
whether it's others'
or the mood in a room.
But I've tried to make up
for it using logic.
If I abandon the system
I've relied on
it's like I'm betraying myself.
[sighs]
I'm sorry.
You're right,
Takao, but still
Thankssis.
♪
[Takao sighs]
I'm off.
♪
-Uh?
-Ah?
[TAKAO]
Uh, fruit?
[YU]
Um? Dr. Takao?
-Mai.
-Yes, I'm here.
Did Soichiro Suzuhara
ever tell you
why he didn't enjoy the fruit?
Yes, um
he said sometimes
it would taste really bitter.
Bitter?
♪
[indistinct chatter]
He said sometimes
it would taste really bitter.
♪
Soichiro Suzuhara's life
is in grave danger.
[both gasp]
♪
This mystery's solved.
I'm ready to deliver
my official diagnosis.
AMEKU M.D.:
DOCTOR DETECTIVE
19TH NOVEMBER
(TUESDAY) 18:18
Tenikai General has a duty
to show we strive to provide
the best care
and will be held accountable
when we don't.
[clock ticking]
The time's come for us to vote.
[EMERGENCY DEPARTMEN
DIRECTORS MEETING]
NOV 19TH, 2024 18:00 AGENDA:
"ABOLISHING THE
DEPARTMENT OF
INVESTIGATIVE PATHOLOGY"
All for abolishing
the Department
of Investigative Pathology,
raise your hand.
-You sure that's wise?
-[OWASHI] Hm?
If we do shut down
the Investigative
Pathology Department,
I wonder what the public's
reaction will be.
A, they'll be glad we got rid
of a problematic department
and cleaned house.
Or B, they'll see us as fools
who buckled
under a baseless lawsuit.
You see this lawsuit
as unjustified?
Absolutely.
I would never give a patient
a wrong diagnosis,
seeing how
I'm a genius and all.
[groans]
[MALE MEMBER 7A]
She never changes.
[MALE MEMBER 7B]
The absolute unmitigated ga--
[thuds]
[panting]
Ah?
[MOMOKA] [panting]
I said give those back!
Huh?
Oh?
[hands clapping]
Ten-out-of-ten entrance.
Well done.
Well, Takao,
what's the meaning of this?
[TAKAO] I asked them to bring
evidence to clear my name.
Juice.
[gasps]
[KUMAKAWA]
From the boy's room.
Even though I didn't expect
them to bring her along
to this meeting,
please let me introduce you.
This woman is Momoka Suzuhara.
AKA, the party
that's currently suing me.
[all gasp]
Now observe how I will get her
to retract her complaint.
You must be joking
if you really think
I'm letting you get away
with malpractice!
I will begin by explaining
exactly what's happening
inside your son's body.
[gasps]
[TAKAO]
Not a bad deal, is it?
If I'm successful,
your son will get better.
And if I fail,
I'll fall to my knees
and beg you for forgiveness.
[snorts]
♪
Colleagues,
you're in for a real show!
The key to solving this case
is the juice
I've placed before you.
Soichiro Suzuhara is being
treated in our pediatric ward,
which means
the only food he ingests
is provided by the hospital
and this juice.
And yet, despite this,
he shows signs and symptoms
of being poisoned
at regular intervals.
Naturally,
we looked into the juice.
But, when we ran tests,
they showed there weren't
any harmful ingredients inside.
However
♪
Kotori,
try the pineapple juice,
if you wouldn't mind.
[YU]
Huh?
♪
[coughs]
Ah, it's bitter.
[MAI]
That's weird.
[YU]
This isn't pineapple juice.
[Takao chuckles]
What does it taste like?
Grapefruit, perhaps?
Yeah, that's exactly
what it is!
But wait,
the packaging says
If it's grapefruit
[both gasp]
Ah!
That's right.
CARBAMAZEPINE
Soichiro Suzuhara is currently
taking carbamazepine
to prevent his seizures.
Doesn't matter
if you're a nurse or a doctor.
Both should know
the flavonoids in grapefruit
inhibit the CYP3A4 enzyme,
which is used to metabolize
carbamazepine
for several hours.
Due to this, the body can't
properly process the medicine,
sharply but temporarily
increasing his
blood concentration
and manifesting symptoms
of a drug overdose.
Do you mind if we back up
for a second?
Even though that does
wrap up the mystery
behind Soichiro's condition--
Why does that carton
have grapefruit juice in it
in the first place?
Good point.
That question leads us
to a bigger mystery.
-Look.
-Ah?
What do see near
the folded area at the top?
[sighs]
-Ah?
-Huh?
[YU]
There's a small puncture mark.
[TAKAO]
Bingo.
A hole made by a syringe.
The culprit swapped out
the carton's contents.
[all gasp]
The "culprit?"
[sighs]
[YU]
But who in the world--
Soichiro Suzuhara
was experiencing
signs of poisoning.
But they always appeared
in the morning,
and the medicine
was administered by staff.
Are you telling me
one of the nurses did it?
Not them.
I've already checked
the shift records.
There wasn't anyone on duty
the days when
the symptoms manifested.
Plus, the symptoms started
before he was hospitalized,
so it's highly unlikely
to be anyone working here.
Whoever is responsible,
though, knew the following.
The side effects
of carbamazepine
and when Soichiro Suzuhara
took his medicine.
The guilty party
is standing there.
♪
Momoka Suzuhara.
[gasps]
[indistinct chatter]
Not his own mother.
Explain yourself, now!
I've had all
I can take from you!
You think I would intentionally
hurt my own child?
It turns out you're the one
with a serious illness.
It may not have
any obvious symptoms,
but it threatens
your son's life.
What in the world
are you even talking about?
What, so now,
I'm the one who's sick?
It has a name.
Does Munchausen Syndrome
by Proxy ring a bell?
[gasps]
[TAKAO] Patients
with this mental disorder
abuse their children,
whether it's by physically
harming them or by poison.
All to fabricate
a serious illness.
Later, they put on the act
of the tragic heroine.
[SOICHIRO]
Mommy.
[TAKAO]
You loved playing the role
of a courageous mother.
A concerned parent
diligently caring
for her darling son.
No, you're wrong!
I'm not--
And the Hypervitaminosis A?
Turns out
you caused that as well.
You got upset when I found out
and sued me out of revenge.
♪
[scoffs]
[TAKAO]
No wonder we couldn't find
any traces of poison
in his body.
It was only juice, after all.
But for someone like
Soichiro Suzuhara,
this was just a toxic cocktail.
You don't have
a shred of proof.
WellI'm sure we will
after we conduct a thorough
search of your residence.
[gasps]
Something tells me
we'll find a syringe
with traces of grapefruit.
[whimpering]
Kotori?
Phone the police.
-[YU] Uh, right.
-[MOMOKA] Wait.
[MOMOKA]
We can discuss this!
Please leave
the police out of it!
If I retracted the lawsuit,
that would make this go away,
-right?
-What's wrong with you?
What you did was child abuse,
plain and simple.
You misused your knowledge
as a healthcare worker
to carry out a meticulous
and malevolent plan.
You're a criminal.
[whimpering]
[Momoka sobbing]
[Takao sighs]
[EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS
MEETING] NOV 19TH, 2024 18:00 AGENDA:
"ABOLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF
INVESTIGATIVE PATHOLOGY"
[TAKAO]
Now then, Uncle.
What's the Department of
Investigative Pathology's fate?
It's like you said.
The lawsuit has no legitimacy.
Therefore, the motion
should be rejected.
-[members groan]
-Huh! -[chuckles]
Takao!
[OWASHI]
Of course, this meeting
no longer holds
any meaning, either.
[both chuckle]
Investigative Pathology
will remain operational.
[MAI] Here's to successfully
solving another case!
-[MAI] Cheers!
-[YU] Cheers!
[MAI] You were super cool
under pressure, Dr. Takao,
like always.
Yes, naturally.
[MAI] And now that
Investigative Pathology is safe
Dr. Kotori
doesn't have to go back
to the university hospital.
Huh?
What did I say?
[YU]
Nothing.
I'm wondering
how Soichiro's doing.
His parents are divorced,
but I heard his father
will have custody from now on.
Good.
If we'd left things
the way they were,
there's an excellent chance
he wouldn't have lived
much longer.
We did all we could as doctors.
You should be proud
of that fact.
Very true.
YOU HAVE A NEW MESSAGE
Hm?
Oh, yeah, by the way,
so when are you going
to buy me a new motorcycle?
[YU] Ah, if I have
to buy you a bike,
along with a new car for me--
[MAI]
You do.
[YU] I'll have
to take out two loans.
[MAI]
You will.
[YU] Wait.
Dr. Takao destroyed yours.
Shouldn't she be
buying you a bike?
[MAI] No, Dr. Takao destroyed
my bike saving you.
MIKI KENTA:
8 YEARS OLD
[TAKAO]
Kenta.
19TH NOVEMBER
(TUESDAY) 18:20
[clock ticking]
THIS ANIME IS A WORK
OF FICTION AND HAS NO
RELATION TO ANY ACTUAL
PERSON OR ORGANIZATION.
THE MEDICAL PROCEDURES
AND EQUIPMEN
USED IN THE SHOW
MAY VARY FROM WHA
IS USED TO TREA
INDIVIDUAL SYMPTOMS.
The time's come.
Now, let's vote.
[clock ticking]
All for abolishing
the Department
of Investigative Pathology,
raise your hand.
AMEKU M.D.:
DOCTOR DETECTIVE
18TH NOVEMBER
(MONDAY) 08:35
[TAKAO]
What's this all about?
[Owashi sighs]
[OWASHI]
Maybe you should've reflected
on your own actions more.
[AGENDA] POSSIBLE
ABOLISHMENT OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF
INVESTIGATIVE PATHOLOGY.
You give patients your diagnosis
even when you aren't asked.
You examine them without
the attending
physician's permission.
And a fire shuts down the ER,
which, unsurprisingly,
I find out somehow
leads back to you.
But in comparison,
none of those problems
come remotely close
to this one.
Which is?
You're being sued.
Congratulations.
[gasps]
We've received
a formal complaint
from Soichiro Suzuhara's
family.
A misdiagnosis
apparently made by you.
[scoffs]
Do I seem like the type
to make a mistake?
[OWASHI] It doesn't matter
if there was actual
malpractice or not.
Fact is, any lawsuit
filed against us
affects our credibility.
Yes, but
As you know,
we're a core hospital
supporting medical care
in this region.
We have no choice
but to take
appropriate
disciplinary action.
♪
Dr. Takao, isn't this
Soichiro Suzuhara
that boy?
Yeah, the one admitted
to the emergency room
back in August.
He has Hypervitaminosis A.
Stop giving him the vitamins
and he'll recover quickly.
[gasps]
BLUEBERRIES
[TAKAO] [sighs]
Good grief.
It's hard to believe
a parent could even make
-their kid that sick.
-[elevator dinging]
Seems he lost consciousness
at home last week.
He's currently in pediatrics.
[YU]
Wait, he passed out?
[KUMAKAWA]
After looking at his chart,
I don't think
Hypervitaminosis A
was a misdiagnosis.
TENIKAI GENERAL
HOSPITAL
PEDIATRIC DEPARTMEN
DIRECTOR KUMAGAWA DAIJIRO
When the supplements stopped,
his vitamin A levels returned
to a normal level.
The swelling in his
extremities went down,
and his pains
and headaches subsided.
But nausea
and vertigo got worse.
Typically, his energy
isn't affected,
but every few days,
he suffers from dizziness
for about 12 hours.
[MAI]
The poor kid vomits repeatedly
and even loses the ability
to walk properly.
During really bad episodes,
his mental awareness plummets.
Right, seems like
an amplified side effect
caused by the carbamazepine
he takes to prevent seizures.
But there's no change
in his blood concentration.
We had our suspicions.
An endocrine
or nervous system disorder.
We ordered an MRI
and ultrasound.
Even did a psych test.
Basically, any test
we could think of,
and all came back the same.
There's absolutely nothing
abnormal about the patient.
Strange.
How's the family holding up
with everything going on?
Well, his mother is always
bedside during visiting hours,
but, you see
-Go on.
-Hmm?
[MAI] She's pretty
overprotective is all.
[YU]
How so?
His mother Momoka is
Let's just say she likes
giving the hospital staff
a bunch of detailed demands.
Apparently, it's because
she's an active nurse herself.
-[YU] Really?
-Huh?
[KUMAKAWA] Well,
I'm sure she's just worried
about her child
like any parent would be.
I believe
she's raised him alone.
[chuckles]
[door slides open]
Huh?
[door slides close]
[MOMOKA] [gasps]
Not you!
What are you doing here?
I'm here to examine your son.
Huh?
You do realize
your misdiagnosis
is the whole reason
my boy's in this condition?
-Get out!
-I refuse.
[MOMOKA]
Have you lost your mind?
In case you've forgotten,
I'm currently suing you
for malpractice!
-Hold on, you're being sued?
-Momma?
[MOMOKA]
Sorry, was mom being too loud?
-What's wrong?
-Um-hm.
Don't come anywhere near him!
Listen, what's more
important to you,
your kid getting better
or your lawsuit against me?
[gasps]
I'm his mom.
His health will always
be my one primary concern.
Then start acting like it.
The fastest way
he's going to get better
is if I can examine him
and find out
exactly what's going on.
Don't you get it?
I don't trust you!
[TAKAO] Look, I don't care
whether or not you sue me.
Doesn't matter.
I'm still going to conduct
a thorough examination
of your son
and give my diagnosis.
Know why?
Because it's my job.
[groans]
Hm.
You ready for me to begin?
Hm.
♪
[TAKAO]
Hmm?
♪
Hm.
[groans]
[KUMAKAWA]
Figure anything out?
I have.
A good deal.
[all gasp]
-He seems fine to me.
-Oh, I see!
You admit you have
no idea what's wrong!
I meant there's nothing's
abnormal about his health
whenever he isn't
experiencing a flare-up.
That's helpful.
And it narrows things down.
In cases like these,
the reason for illness
is usually
[all gasp]
Taka, please!
Hey, why're you
digging in there?
Did you bring this juice
into the hospital with you?
[MOMOKA]
Yes, that's right.
I have him drink one every day.
But I've gotten permission
from the hospital.
Hmm.
Pupil.
Confiscate all of this juice.
[GROUP]
Hm?
Hurry up.
-I think you own me
an explanation! -[YU] Oh. Okay.
[TAKAO] We'll get
the university's forensic lab
to examine the contents.
Ah?
[TAKAO] While his physical exam
and test data
show no irregularities,
he still gets
regular flare-ups.
In short, most likely
some substance
he's exposed to
is poisoning him.
What?
Ah?
Are you implying that I've been
feeding my own child poison?
You care deeply about your son.
No one doubts that.
Kuma did all the tests
he could think of,
eliminating every possible
disease and disorder.
The only scenario remaining
is that he's being poisoned.
The food consumed
at the hospital
is highly controlled.
It's impossible
for something eaten here
to be contaminated
in regular intervals.
Meaning it had to have been
brought in from outside.
Something in this juice
is causing a toxic reaction.
I'm looking at the ingredients.
It doesn't seem like
anything listed here
would end up poisoning him.
There's no guarantee
the contents match
what's on the box.
So, we'll get forensics
to take a closer look.
♪
19TH NOVEMBER
(TUESDAY) 09:15
-[MOMOKA] Wake up! Baby!
-[MAI] Fetch the emesis basin.
-Can you hear me?
-What's wrong? -Right.
-Hang in there! -Are you
having problems breathing?
-Don't let him die!
-I have the suction prepared.
-I'm begging you!
-Get the oxygen, just in case.
-Hold on! Baby!
-Yes. Should we put in a line?
-Please.
-I'm right here! - Ma'am,
-please calm down. -Please
do something to save him!
[TAKAO] I see.
Is he stable now?
[KUMAKAWA]
Yeah, thankfully.
Also, it looks like he drank
some more of that juice.
[TAKAO]
What?
We grabbed all of them,
so where the heck
did he get a box from?
[KUMAKAWA] His mother
brought it in this morning.
She wanted him to drink it
with his breakfast,
no matter what.
[sighs]
There's no question, then.
The juice has to be
what's causing it.
-[phone chiming]
-Ah?
Finally.
Hold on one second.
♪
[gasps]
Um?
You find something?
[TAKAO]
That's just it.
The juice
there's nothing wrong with it.
Hm.
Ah?
Thanks, you read my mind.
[MAI]
This whole thing is screwed up!
I can't believe Dr. Takao
is being sued
and Investigative Pathology
is in threat
of being shut down!
There are a ton of cases
that only Dr. Takao can solve.
The hospital should know that!
My uncle's more interested
in using me as a pawn
that he can manipulate.
[gasps]
[TAKAO] He's trying
to take away my department
where I'm free
to examine patients
so I can be a turnkey, working
for all the other units.
And what'll end up
happening to you, Dr. Kotori?
Considering how I'm originally
from the university hospital
I'll have to go back, I guess.
[MAI]
No, are you serious?
[TAKAO] [groans]
What in the world's going on?
It's poison!
What other
explanation is there?
The only thing
that makes sense
is the juice having
an ingredient harmful to him.
I don't care what it is.
List off anything
you've noticed
about Soichiro Suzuhara!
-Ah?
-Um?
Well, um
There's a chance
that he has an allergy
we didn't pick up on.
We checked,
and there's no food
he'd have a reaction to.
He did say he doesn't like
fruit very much.
Kuma'd miss
something that obvious,
so stop being stupid
and actually use
your brain for once!
Whoa!
You are way out of line.
I'm trying to help out, here!
Then give me
some plausible ideas!
Are you completely useless
without me holding your hand?
-[trembling]
-Uh, let's all calm down!
Okay?
[door opens]
Takao, it's almost time
for the meeting.
Give me ten minutes.
I just need
a little longer to--
[MAZURU]
I can't.
You have to attend
or the Investigative
Pathology Department
will be shut down.
[sighs]
Let's go.
The only option you have
is to apologize to her.
Are you joking?
[MAZURU] We have to hope
that's enough for her
to withdraw the complaint.
[Takao sighs]
[TAKAO] There's no way
I'm saying sorry.
Nothing about this make sense.
I should've been able
to find the answer.
♪
I've never been good
at reading feelings,
whether it's others'
or the mood in a room.
But I've tried to make up
for it using logic.
If I abandon the system
I've relied on
it's like I'm betraying myself.
[sighs]
I'm sorry.
You're right,
Takao, but still
Thankssis.
♪
[Takao sighs]
I'm off.
♪
-Uh?
-Ah?
[TAKAO]
Uh, fruit?
[YU]
Um? Dr. Takao?
-Mai.
-Yes, I'm here.
Did Soichiro Suzuhara
ever tell you
why he didn't enjoy the fruit?
Yes, um
he said sometimes
it would taste really bitter.
Bitter?
♪
[indistinct chatter]
He said sometimes
it would taste really bitter.
♪
Soichiro Suzuhara's life
is in grave danger.
[both gasp]
♪
This mystery's solved.
I'm ready to deliver
my official diagnosis.
AMEKU M.D.:
DOCTOR DETECTIVE
19TH NOVEMBER
(TUESDAY) 18:18
Tenikai General has a duty
to show we strive to provide
the best care
and will be held accountable
when we don't.
[clock ticking]
The time's come for us to vote.
[EMERGENCY DEPARTMEN
DIRECTORS MEETING]
NOV 19TH, 2024 18:00 AGENDA:
"ABOLISHING THE
DEPARTMENT OF
INVESTIGATIVE PATHOLOGY"
All for abolishing
the Department
of Investigative Pathology,
raise your hand.
-You sure that's wise?
-[OWASHI] Hm?
If we do shut down
the Investigative
Pathology Department,
I wonder what the public's
reaction will be.
A, they'll be glad we got rid
of a problematic department
and cleaned house.
Or B, they'll see us as fools
who buckled
under a baseless lawsuit.
You see this lawsuit
as unjustified?
Absolutely.
I would never give a patient
a wrong diagnosis,
seeing how
I'm a genius and all.
[groans]
[MALE MEMBER 7A]
She never changes.
[MALE MEMBER 7B]
The absolute unmitigated ga--
[thuds]
[panting]
Ah?
[MOMOKA] [panting]
I said give those back!
Huh?
Oh?
[hands clapping]
Ten-out-of-ten entrance.
Well done.
Well, Takao,
what's the meaning of this?
[TAKAO] I asked them to bring
evidence to clear my name.
Juice.
[gasps]
[KUMAKAWA]
From the boy's room.
Even though I didn't expect
them to bring her along
to this meeting,
please let me introduce you.
This woman is Momoka Suzuhara.
AKA, the party
that's currently suing me.
[all gasp]
Now observe how I will get her
to retract her complaint.
You must be joking
if you really think
I'm letting you get away
with malpractice!
I will begin by explaining
exactly what's happening
inside your son's body.
[gasps]
[TAKAO]
Not a bad deal, is it?
If I'm successful,
your son will get better.
And if I fail,
I'll fall to my knees
and beg you for forgiveness.
[snorts]
♪
Colleagues,
you're in for a real show!
The key to solving this case
is the juice
I've placed before you.
Soichiro Suzuhara is being
treated in our pediatric ward,
which means
the only food he ingests
is provided by the hospital
and this juice.
And yet, despite this,
he shows signs and symptoms
of being poisoned
at regular intervals.
Naturally,
we looked into the juice.
But, when we ran tests,
they showed there weren't
any harmful ingredients inside.
However
♪
Kotori,
try the pineapple juice,
if you wouldn't mind.
[YU]
Huh?
♪
[coughs]
Ah, it's bitter.
[MAI]
That's weird.
[YU]
This isn't pineapple juice.
[Takao chuckles]
What does it taste like?
Grapefruit, perhaps?
Yeah, that's exactly
what it is!
But wait,
the packaging says
If it's grapefruit
[both gasp]
Ah!
That's right.
CARBAMAZEPINE
Soichiro Suzuhara is currently
taking carbamazepine
to prevent his seizures.
Doesn't matter
if you're a nurse or a doctor.
Both should know
the flavonoids in grapefruit
inhibit the CYP3A4 enzyme,
which is used to metabolize
carbamazepine
for several hours.
Due to this, the body can't
properly process the medicine,
sharply but temporarily
increasing his
blood concentration
and manifesting symptoms
of a drug overdose.
Do you mind if we back up
for a second?
Even though that does
wrap up the mystery
behind Soichiro's condition--
Why does that carton
have grapefruit juice in it
in the first place?
Good point.
That question leads us
to a bigger mystery.
-Look.
-Ah?
What do see near
the folded area at the top?
[sighs]
-Ah?
-Huh?
[YU]
There's a small puncture mark.
[TAKAO]
Bingo.
A hole made by a syringe.
The culprit swapped out
the carton's contents.
[all gasp]
The "culprit?"
[sighs]
[YU]
But who in the world--
Soichiro Suzuhara
was experiencing
signs of poisoning.
But they always appeared
in the morning,
and the medicine
was administered by staff.
Are you telling me
one of the nurses did it?
Not them.
I've already checked
the shift records.
There wasn't anyone on duty
the days when
the symptoms manifested.
Plus, the symptoms started
before he was hospitalized,
so it's highly unlikely
to be anyone working here.
Whoever is responsible,
though, knew the following.
The side effects
of carbamazepine
and when Soichiro Suzuhara
took his medicine.
The guilty party
is standing there.
♪
Momoka Suzuhara.
[gasps]
[indistinct chatter]
Not his own mother.
Explain yourself, now!
I've had all
I can take from you!
You think I would intentionally
hurt my own child?
It turns out you're the one
with a serious illness.
It may not have
any obvious symptoms,
but it threatens
your son's life.
What in the world
are you even talking about?
What, so now,
I'm the one who's sick?
It has a name.
Does Munchausen Syndrome
by Proxy ring a bell?
[gasps]
[TAKAO] Patients
with this mental disorder
abuse their children,
whether it's by physically
harming them or by poison.
All to fabricate
a serious illness.
Later, they put on the act
of the tragic heroine.
[SOICHIRO]
Mommy.
[TAKAO]
You loved playing the role
of a courageous mother.
A concerned parent
diligently caring
for her darling son.
No, you're wrong!
I'm not--
And the Hypervitaminosis A?
Turns out
you caused that as well.
You got upset when I found out
and sued me out of revenge.
♪
[scoffs]
[TAKAO]
No wonder we couldn't find
any traces of poison
in his body.
It was only juice, after all.
But for someone like
Soichiro Suzuhara,
this was just a toxic cocktail.
You don't have
a shred of proof.
WellI'm sure we will
after we conduct a thorough
search of your residence.
[gasps]
Something tells me
we'll find a syringe
with traces of grapefruit.
[whimpering]
Kotori?
Phone the police.
-[YU] Uh, right.
-[MOMOKA] Wait.
[MOMOKA]
We can discuss this!
Please leave
the police out of it!
If I retracted the lawsuit,
that would make this go away,
-right?
-What's wrong with you?
What you did was child abuse,
plain and simple.
You misused your knowledge
as a healthcare worker
to carry out a meticulous
and malevolent plan.
You're a criminal.
[whimpering]
[Momoka sobbing]
[Takao sighs]
[EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS
MEETING] NOV 19TH, 2024 18:00 AGENDA:
"ABOLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF
INVESTIGATIVE PATHOLOGY"
[TAKAO]
Now then, Uncle.
What's the Department of
Investigative Pathology's fate?
It's like you said.
The lawsuit has no legitimacy.
Therefore, the motion
should be rejected.
-[members groan]
-Huh! -[chuckles]
Takao!
[OWASHI]
Of course, this meeting
no longer holds
any meaning, either.
[both chuckle]
Investigative Pathology
will remain operational.
[MAI] Here's to successfully
solving another case!
-[MAI] Cheers!
-[YU] Cheers!
[MAI] You were super cool
under pressure, Dr. Takao,
like always.
Yes, naturally.
[MAI] And now that
Investigative Pathology is safe
Dr. Kotori
doesn't have to go back
to the university hospital.
Huh?
What did I say?
[YU]
Nothing.
I'm wondering
how Soichiro's doing.
His parents are divorced,
but I heard his father
will have custody from now on.
Good.
If we'd left things
the way they were,
there's an excellent chance
he wouldn't have lived
much longer.
We did all we could as doctors.
You should be proud
of that fact.
Very true.
YOU HAVE A NEW MESSAGE
Hm?
Oh, yeah, by the way,
so when are you going
to buy me a new motorcycle?
[YU] Ah, if I have
to buy you a bike,
along with a new car for me--
[MAI]
You do.
[YU] I'll have
to take out two loans.
[MAI]
You will.
[YU] Wait.
Dr. Takao destroyed yours.
Shouldn't she be
buying you a bike?
[MAI] No, Dr. Takao destroyed
my bike saving you.
MIKI KENTA:
8 YEARS OLD
[TAKAO]
Kenta.