White Tower (1)

Author: (Japanese) Yasuko Yamazaki
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Associate Professor Tatsuno Ichiro of the of Waseda University, aiming to become a surgical professor, breaks ties with his mentor, Professor Higashi, and with the help of his father-in-law, Tatsuno Ichiya's wealth and connections, engages in a fierce struggle for votes against the candidate recommended by Higashi. With his ruthless and unscrupulous offensive, Higashi is defeated, and Tatsuno successfully becomes the surgical professor of Waseda University, climbing another step in his life. Just as he revels in his triumph, hidden crises begin to surface: due to his careless attitude toward ordinary patients, patient Sasaki Yohei dies from his misdiagnosis. Meanwhile, he is attending an academic conference in Germany, facing accusations from the deceased's family and questioning from journalists. How will he handle the situation?