01x03 - Episode 3

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The residents of Sky Castle are

adept at concealing their misfortunes.

I'm your mom and yet you slap me?

I never viewed you as my mom.

Victors face tragedies too.

The residents continue the slugfest

to conceal their misfortunes.

But my mom What am I supposed to do?

Isn't that what you wanted?

It has nothing to do with me.

How do we handle him?

If you promise to never

come near me again

I will not call the police.

Stop acting like a baby.

With the victims left behind,

the clash continues.

AYAKA KUJO

There is no end to the chain of tragedies.

WHO k*lled THE MISTRESS?

Who k*lled the mistress?

IZUMI MINAMISAWA

RURI ASAMI

Time is up.

Your practical skills are not

as good as I thought.

Your daughter has gotten

to where she is at

because of the extra work she has put in.

However, she still has room

for improvement and can do better.

But she has been

her school's top scorer multiple times.

She fell to third place on her first exam.

By this third year of junior high,

others will have caught up.

It's very likely a fast-improving student

might surpass her and lower her rank.

But don't worry.

Let's think of a solution together.

I know you can push through.

Follow my guidance.

Okay.

I'm counting on you.

I want to thank Teito Hospital

for their support during my stay here.

We were able to live up

to Governor Hasuike's expectations,

and I am relieved. In addition,

I would like to express my gratitude

to Dr. Minamisawa

for successfully performing

this tricky operation.

KOHEI MINAMISAWA

Fellow reporters

He intends to entrust the operation

of the Japan Business Federation's

president to Dr. Minamisawa too.

The hot rumor going around the hospital is

that he will succeed Mr. Saejima

as head of neurosurgery.

So the newcomer from nowhere

is going take everything from us, huh?

The risk of recurrence is minimal

This is all because

of the impertinent novelist's husband!

This must be a joke.

I will not allow that couple

to disrupt the order of Sky Castle!

Don't worry. I won't let that happen.

Oh! You're so reliable, Mrs. Sae.

Harvard graduates are

really different after all.

Hmm?

Someone's on the rooftop.

What?

RE-OPENING OF FACILITIES

You were on the rooftop?

-Yes.

-Do you know what kind of place that is?

That is where Mrs. Kaori Saejima

jumped from, right?

What was she thinking up there

and what made her go that far?

Didn't I tell you

not to write

about our friend's misfortune?

To prevent future tragedies,

-it is my mission to write about it.

-Mission, you say?

You just want to publicize

Sky Castle's scandal!

While researching this case,

I came across an interesting fact.

What caught your eye?

Her son got admitted into Teito Medical

University's affiliated high school,

yet he turned it down.

-What?

-No way!

Haruto was following

the same career path of medicine,

something his dad wanted,

but perhaps it was stressing him out.

So, the parents are to blame?

You've never even had a child yourself.

Who are you to talk?

I graduated at the top of my class

when I was in Teito Medical University,

so isn't it weird that you, my son,

hasn't even made it into the top ten?

SHO NIKAIDO

Let's eat while the food is still warm.

-The soup is delicious. Dear

-I'm having a serious talk with him.

The one who promised

he would get into the top ten

was Sho.

-Sho!

-Please be responsible for your own words!

It's not good to push him like that.

When Ms. Kujo saw the windowless room,

she said you were treating Sho like a pet.

Sir. It seems you have not been raising

a son but a pet.

That woman is full of nonsense.

She denied a father's efforts

to groom his son into a top-notch surgeon.

You're imposing your ideals

on our child too much!

This was all because of your father.

All because of his operation!

My hands

don't work as well as they used to.

I had a bright future

as the ace neurosurgeon.

I've been living in dark days since then.

-That doesn't mean you should force

-Sho said he wants to be a doctor too.

That's because you were

so imposing about it!

What if Sho said he actually wanted

to follow a different career?

-What would you do?

-I won't allow my son to say that.

Sho is not your plaything!

What's wrong with being a doctor?!

You save people who are suffering.

It's a noble profession.

I will raise Sho

to be a world-class surgeon.

That is now

my purpose in life.

Apparently, Haruto

rejected the offer from Teito Medical

University's affiliated high school.

-What about it?

-I'm scared because you remind me of them.

I can no longer see the Saejima family's

tragedy as a trivial matter.

It's none of our concern.

There's no way that will happen to us.

Sho, are you feeling okay?

This windowless room

is like a prison.

I've decided.

If I don't take action,

nothing will change.

-Hey, let's go hang out somewhere!

-Wanna go?

-Oh, let's go!

-Come on!

Sorry, I have to study today.

-What about you, Kensaku?

-Let's go then.

Aoba, want to go home together?

Sorry, Ruri. Maybe next time.

Miku. Miku!

-Sorry, did you wait?

-Not at all.

Your daughter seems to have feelings

for the top scorer, Aoba.

She likes him?

But Aoba is interested in Miku,

the second top scorer.

MIKU YAMADA

-I changed the water.

-Thanks.

Thank you for always

being friends with Miku.

It's my pleasure.

You really are humble, aren't you?

You even accompanied

my daughter all the way here.

My father works here, so it's fine.

Oh, have you heard about the election?

-What election?

-Miku is running for president

in the upcoming student council election.

I heard it helps your chances

of being admitted.

They say it's easier to get scholarships

and tuition fee exemptions this way.

Sorry, Miku,

for making you worry about all of this.

It's fine!

When I become a doctor,

I'm going to earn lots of money.

-You plan to become a doctor?

-If I become a doctor,

I'll be able to treat you

when you get sick.

SKY CASTLE

This book

my mom has it too.

I wanted to let you live

in a wonderful place like this.

I'm happy with our current apartment.

Get well soon, so we can go home together.

Ms. Miku also doesn't attend cram school.

She is a self-taught, brilliant student,

ranked second in the class,

and she's one of your daughter's rivals

for the recommendation slot.

I'm hoping your daughter can see

Ms. Miku as a rival as well

as both of them make for great motivators.

But toying with adolescent feelings

Didn't you say

you'd leave everything in my hands?

Very well.

ASAMI FAMILY

You want me to put in a good word

with Director Okochi?

I would like my husband

to be promoted to the chief position.

When your husband was director,

Director Okochi made a medical mistake,

and it was covered up after

a private settlement between them, no?

Isn't it time for him to return the favor?

You sure have cunning

for these kinds of things.

You have what it takes to be a con woman.

I wish I could blame myself

for what I did back then.

When you came to interview

my husband as a magazine reporter,

I saw you as my savior.

Which university did you graduate from?

Oh, this is embarrassing.

I graduated

from Harvard University in the US.

You graduated from Harvard University?!

Yes. My parents are working

as doctors in the US.

-Please visit us next time you are nearby.

-Are you sure it's okay?

You live in Sky Castle, am I right?

I'll eventually hand

that house over to my son.

Both me and my husband are thinking

of moving to a villa.

I can't believe I never doubted you.

I even persuaded Hideyo to marry you.

At that time,

Hideyo wanted to marry

a young, uneducated nurse.

And I wanted to prevent that at all costs.

I'm carrying your child.

I'm 12 weeks pregnant.

Really?

That's great!

And that is how

you were able to win over Hideyo.

What a shameless liar!

When I learned you were a despicable woman

who deceives people with impunity,

I was really disappointed!

To this day, I shudder to think

what others would think

if they found out about this.

I'm Izumi Kubota

from Wakanaen.

You're Yoko Maba, aren't you?

Don't worry.

Only you and Hideyo know of this.

If only Ruri hadn't been born,

then Hideyo could have divorced you.

I'll agree to your request.

This is not for you.

I'm doing it for my son.

Thank you very much.

You want me to operate on the president

of the Japan Business Federation?

President Yabuhara has long supported

our hospital with generous donations.

He's very important to us.

Failure is unacceptable.

I believe that you, who have supported

Teito Hospital for two generations,

should be the primary surgeon here.

I will see to it

that I live up to your expectations.

-Did something good happen?

-Nothing in particular.

I was asked to handle the operation for

the Japan Business Federation's president.

That's great news!

You'll definitely score chief neurosurgeon

if the operation is successful.

I'm not doing my job as a doctor

just for the promotions.

We'll leave it at that.

Thank you for coming.

Please excuse us.

Please head to my child's room.

-Very well.

-Thank you.

-What is going on?

-I told you I'm going to take action.

This is our opportunity

since your dad is on a business trip.

Is this going to be okay?

If Dad finds out

I'm scared too. But

if we don't take action,

nothing will change.

Your room will be brighter now.

Sho! I bought you some souvenirs!

I bought

some reference books and workbooks

recommended by a tutor friend of mine.

What is this?!

How much did that cost?

That's a very tasteful wallpaper.

I'm impressed.

-I chose it for comfort.

-But windows are unnecessary!

-Dad!

-Don't worry, I'm not going to hit her.

Please hand me your wallet.

Dad, what are you doing!

Restore Sho's room immediately

to what it was if you want new cards.

Please wait for the results.

-What results?

-I believe Sho

will perform better if he studies

in this new environment.

His grades would improve without my help?

If Sho can get into the top ten

on the mid-term test after the holidays,

please let the room stay as it is now.

Very well.

However, if he fails to perform,

I will restore it to how it was before.

You're going to let her study

till this late?

She needs to review the material

within 24 hours in order to retain it.

This follows

Ebbinghaus's Forgetting Curve model.

But she also

has various assignments from school.

If she sacrifices her sleep,

she can do it.

I'm intentionally doing this

to test her endurance.

These are mock questions

for the upcoming mid-term test.

This test is crucial for her grades.

Please treat this seriously as well.

There's another thing

that will raise her cumulative score.

Among all the campus activities that

Teito Medical University considers,

student council activities

are given the highest weight.

She should run for the student council

after the mid-term test.

You want Ruri to run

for student council president?

However, according

to my secretary's research,

Ms. Ruri is selfish

and not well-liked unfortunately.

Our current analysis is that

she is no match for Ms. Miku,

who already announced

her candidacy and is ranked second.

Still, simply entering the race shows her

desire, which will be taken into account.

Besides, all is not lost.

A popular and well-liked person

can be enlisted to be her recommender

and support her.

-Someone popular?

-Aoba.

His family moved in

across the street, right?

His father is also

your husband's colleague.

What an amazing coincidence.

But my relationship

with his mother isn't so great

You said you'd do anything

for your daughter to pass.

Am I wrong?

It extends from the cerebral bridge

to the basal surface of the temporal lobe.

This will be tricky.

We will schedule two separate operations

to remove the tumor.

This will reduce the stress

on the patient.

As expected of you, Mr. Asami.

It's a perfect plan.

-I'm sure the director will be satisfied.

-How's it going?

-Director!

-Is everything ready?

Everything is in order.

The operation is

for Teito Hospital's VIP after all.

That's great to hear.

Excuse me.

-Dr. Minamisawa

-I apologize for the sudden notice,

but I would like to add

Dr. Minamisawa to the operation team.

It is President Yabuhara's wish.

He's apparently anxious

and wants Dr. Minamisawa,

who operated on the governor before,

-to be his primary surgeon.

-Dr. Minamisawa again?

Sorry things turned out like this.

You don't need to apologize.

Then, I'm counting on you guys.

The operation was only a success

thanks to your preparation.

No one understands that.

-Who is this?

-It's been a while.

I'm speaking to Mr. Hideyo, right?

Is this Nozomi?

Yes.

It has really been a while.

Thanks.

I'm happy to be with you, even at work.

I feel the same too.

It's been 16 years.

I thought it'd be inconvenient

to contact you after all this while

But to tell you the truth,

I'm currently hospitalized

in Teito Hospital.

Teito Hospital?

I have something important to discuss.

Are you short of money?

-What?

-Are you going to blame me

-for what happened 16 years ago?

-You're mistaken.

I just don't have

anyone else I can rely on.

Mom!

What's wrong?! Mom!

Mom!

The doctor said she'll be fine.

You don't have to worry.

But I was told that she still hasn't paid

this month's hospital bill.

Mom?

-I have something to ask you.

-What is it?

My classmate's mom is in the hospital,

but she is having trouble paying the fees.

Could we do something to help her?

You just can't leave

someone in need, can you?

I wonder if you got that kindness

from your father.

Mom,

you're like that as well, right?

-You're making that again?

-Ruri likes it.

-But I don't.

-This is the least I can do for her.

She's trying so hard,

even sacrificing sleep.

MAJU ASAMI

Say, are you free next Sunday?

Depends on Ruri.

I wish I could go shopping

with you once in a while.

And that is why you're in Class B.

You should learn a bit

from your sister's example.

Hey, want to come hang out

at my house sometime?

At your house?

Sounds fun.

My mom said she's willing to help

with the hospital fees.

I don't want to talk about money.

Why is that?

-You're having money troubles, right?

-Because

then I won't be your equal.

That's not true.

It's natural to help each other

in times of trouble.

Don't worry. I'll manage somehow.

See you.

-Get in.

-Let's go.

-Careful.

-Thanks.

I didn't know Miku and Yuma were friends.

Aoba, we can

go home together today, right?

You can tell me all about Sky Castle.

I'll be your tour guide.

-Did you prepare the things I asked for?

-Yes.

REI KATO

This is for this week.

I'm counting on you for next week too.

-Okay.

-I appreciate the help, Miku.

YUMA KATO

This can't be real.

PROMOTION NOTICE

KOHEI MINAMISAWA

CHIEF OF NEUROSURGERY

Dr. Minamisawa.

Congratulations.

-Congratulations.

-Thank you.

-Congratulations.

-I can't believe this day really came.

Mr. Asami was supposed to be

the chief of the neurosurgery department!

-Natsume.

-Oh, no.

I'm sorry things turned out like this.

I said you don't have to apologize.

Don't you understand? Apologizing to me

only makes me feel worse.

-I'm sorry.

-I said stop already!

That novelist is making my blood boil!

Mrs. Misaki. It's unsightly for wives

to be quarreling over what happens

at their husbands' workplace.

But it's because of her husband

that Mr. Hideyo

Mrs. Kyoko is right.

What?

In fact, this calls for a celebration.

-Mrs. Sae

-It's a chance to resolve our differences.

I think Mrs. Izumi would love that.

Mrs. Sae wants to congratulate

my husband on his promotion?

It seems she wants to rid

the tension between us.

I appreciate that.

Please let her know

I'll be pleased to visit.

I'll let her know.

That girl

Wait.

You didn't pay for this, did you?

So what?

This is wrong. It's against the law.

-Welcome.

-I'm so sorry.

-This girl forgot to pay for this.

-Oh, is that so?

Here.

You need to apologize too.

Have a drink.

Is it good?

Please don't tell my mom.

She's only going to hate me more.

That's not true.

She doesn't care about me.

I'm not good at studying,

so she only considers

my older sister who has good grades.

It's your sister's exam period,

so your mom is busy.

That's all.

I'm just across the street,

so if you're ever lonely,

feel free to come over.

Okay.

-Congrats on your husband's promotion!

-Cheers!

-This tastes so good!

-I don't know what to say.

We just moved in, and then my husband

became your husband's boss.

That is already painful enough,

yet you organized this party.

Our husbands work at the same place,

and our kids go to the same school.

We're neighbors, so let's get along.

Mrs. Sae even prepared all this food.

What a wonderful feast. I'm really happy.

I'm glad you like it.

This is

-a congratulatory gift for his promotion.

-What is it?

A Romanée-Conti.

I hope your husband likes it.

-This is such an expensive gift.

-Oh, please. Mrs. Izumi.

Things like this are

standard at Sky Castle.

If not for the entrance exams,

we could be more relaxed.

But Kensaku seems to be working hard.

It's all thanks to the exam tutor.

Ruri also has Ms. Kujo

Was it okay for me to say that?

It's fine.

I was hoping Ms. Kujo

could protect Sho from my husband,

that's all.

But I decided to protect Sho myself.

-I opened a window in that room.

-I'm surprised your husband allowed it.

He didn't.

I did it while he was on a business trip.

-That was bold of you, Mrs. Kyoko.

-But depending on the mid-term results,

the windows might get blocked off again.

So, all I can do now is pray.

And there's the student council election.

I'm more worried about that.

Could it be Ruri nominated herself?

She did it based on advice from Ms. Kujo.

She said it'd help in the evaluation.

But the student council's bar is high.

Which is why I was hoping

I could get Aoba, who is popular,

-to be Ruri's recommender.

-Aoba is popular?

Mrs. Izumi. Could you ask Aoba

to be Ruri's recommender?

Mrs. Sae is asking for a favor,

so why don't you do it for her?

This matter is not something

parents should meddle in.

Please, Mrs. Izumi. Ruri

-can't lose.

-I can't do that.

In our family,

we respect our child's wishes.

Mrs. Sae prepared all these treats

and gifts for you, and you're going

to trample on her feelings

without batting an eye?

Is that

the purpose of this party?

Didn't I say?

This is a gathering

to resolve our differences.

There are things

that one person alone can't handle.

Compassion, however,

can save people.

I want to maintain a relationship

where we're able to help each other.

Those are the words of Dr. Klinsmann,

the founder of Teito Hospital.

Perhaps you should learn about

the spirit of compassion, Mrs. Izumi.

In any case, I'll return this to you.

ADVANCED CLASS 3-A

Begin!

Yes! My score went up!

Sorry, Aoba, for being in first place.

Why are you apologizing?

You worked hard for it.

We did it, Yuma!

We're at 14th and 15th place.

We made it out of the bottom!

-Yay!

-You did great, Yuma.

Should you be worrying about others, Miku?

You're ranked 11th. Will you be all right?

Did you rank second before just by luck?

Ruri, you like

to think exam scores are everything.

Well, of course.

We're test-takers after all.

You should stop thinking like that.

People are going to pity you.

Pity me?

I don't want to hear that

from a girl without a father.

I

can't be as self-centered as you are.

-Let's go, Yuma.

-Okay.

NUMBER 10 - SHO NIKAIDO

You did it, Sho!

You finally ranked in the top ten!

I'm glad my efforts paid off.

ADVANCED CLASS 3-A

NUMBER 10 - SHO NIKAIDO

I hope you keep your promise

of keeping the windows.

-What are you talking about?

-Huh?

Now that your grades have improved,

we should return to the old environment.

Sho, now is the crucial time!

If Sho can get into the top ten

on the mid-term test after the holidays,

please let the room stay as it is now.

Very well.

However, if he fails to perform

Please be responsible for your own words.

Suit yourself.

Sho!

You're back in first place.

Congratulations! You worked so hard.

The mock questions really helped.

Ms. Kujo is really amazing!

-That's great!

-Thanks, Mom.

You're so smart, Ruri!

Coming!

Little Maju!

You came to play?

Come on in.

Wow. Sky Castle is such a posh area.

No wonder my mom

was so enamored by Sky Castle.

Can I ask you something?

-Sure.

-You've been hanging out with Yuma lately.

That's because his mom

asked me for a favor.

What favor?

Miku, let me introduce you.

This is Maju Asami, a first-year student

at your school, Koyo Gakuen Junior High.

She's Ruri's younger sister.

Sorry, I don't like that intro.

I don't like the fact that

I'm her younger sister.

Do you hate your sister?

She's always snubbing her nose

at my grades

and acting all high and mighty.

She has no consideration of my feelings.

Don't you think so?

I think I get where you're coming from.

She always hogs my mom.

But that could be my fault as well.

I'm not smart,

so Mom doesn't pay any attention to me.

Then

I can tutor you.

What?

Miku is good at teaching,

so you can count on her.

Thanks!

If you're already satisfied with being

the top scorer, you haven't grown at all.

Why didn't you get a perfect score?

How can you overcome this challenge?

Please find

your own way of answering that.

Understood.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able

to get Aoba's support.

Therefore, I'm thinking

of declining the plan

for Ruri to run in the election.

Please don't give up so easily.

There are many other ways.

If support is lacking

for your daughter's candidacy,

then we could, for example,

tarnish her rival's reputation.

That's very common in the US elections.

You'd go that far

in a children's election?

You'll get what you want,

even if you have to push people away.

Isn't that what you said?

Ms. Yamada.

I heard from Yuma.

Come with me!

The residents continue the slugfest

to conceal their misfortunes.

Get out. Hurry up!

What do you mean you need more cash?

Yuma rose from the bottom

of the class to 14th place.

I don't think it's too much

to ask for a raise.

I'd like to think I'm paying you enough.

Listen, madam.

If word gets out that I'm doing

Yuma's assignments on his behalf,

he'll be expelled.

The same goes for you.

Yes.

I'm doing this fully aware of the risk.

So

you'd better not make me angry.

You're speaking as if you're a yakuza.

As the clash continues,

others are caught in the crossfire.

The chain of tragedies does not stop.

You're Ms. Miku, right?

REVELATION OF BACKSTAGE MANEUVERS

Mom! Mom!

The man most likely to be her dad

is living in Sky Castle.

Are you able to sleep?

If you get in my way any further,

I don't know what I'll do to you.